Games Like A Tale of Paper: Refolded

Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.2%, Side Scroller 21.3%, 2.5D 11.9%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Platformer 10.2%

Tandem : A Tale of Shadows redefines the puzzle platformer genre with a unique gameplay and exceptional aesthetics. Help Emma and the teddy bear Fenton solve the mystery of the disappearance of the famous magician Thomas Kane.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 42%, 3D Platformer 16.3%, Platformer 15%, Adventure 10.9%, Puzzle 7.9%

Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure about leaving home, set in a foldable, paper world.

Why similar: Atmospheric 30.3%, Adventure 23%, Exploration 18.1%, Puzzle 16.1%, Indie 6.4%

Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 37.4%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Platformer 13.7%, Adventure 13.6%, Exploration 6.5%

Creepy quest with the atmosphere of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales. Go through a dangerous adventure filled with puzzles and challenges! Perhaps it is you who will be able to solve all the secrets of forest and save the peaceful creatures?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.5%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Adventure 11.6%, Platformer 11.2%, Atmospheric 10.3%

Control the strings of fate and embark on a grand adventure with Drev and Nieve. A magical, story-driven 2.5D puzzle-platformer where puppeteering mechanics and a whimsical, theater-inspired world intertwine.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.1%, Side Scroller 19.8%, 3D Platformer 15.1%, 2.5D 9.8%, Atmospheric 9.8%

A unique adventure game filled with beautiful puzzles all hand-drawn in an original 2D style . Out of Line follows the adventures of San in a quest to escape the Factory that was once home. Dive into a story set in a mysterious world that is revealed through multiple chapters.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 42.8%, Atmospheric 16.3%, Platformer 14.4%, Adventure 11.7%, Puzzle 8.2%

A short, fully voiced, story-first adventure across two worlds. Rearrange words into platforms in Izzy’s diary, then wield word magic to shape your path in the fantasy she writes. Gentle puzzles, watercolour wonder, and a bittersweet story of family, loss, and healing.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.4%, Side Scroller 27.2%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Adventure 11.7%, Platformer 10.5%

The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.3%, 3D Platformer 18.5%, Adventure 16.4%, Atmospheric 15.7%, Puzzle 9.7%

Puzzle Flatformer Game Adventures Over Obstacles at a Paper Amusement Park

Why similar: Adventure 56.4%, Platformer 34%, Singleplayer 5.4%, Indie 4.2%

Play as Gregor, turned into a tiny bug, and set out on an extraordinary journey to unravel the mystery of your transformation. Metamorphosis is a first person adventure set in a surrealist world where your newfound abilities are your last and only hope for redemption.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 23.3%, Atmospheric 17.4%, Adventure 17.3%, Dark 15.3%, Exploration 10.7%

Embark on an emotional journey of losing the love of one's life. Manipulate time, solve puzzles, reshape surroundings as you push forward into the bittersweet recollections of a past life. This is a story about happiness and hardship, joy and sorrow. A story that all of us will one day experience.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 34%, 3D Platformer 25.6%, Platformer 13.4%, Adventure 11.3%, Exploration 10.6%

The Multi-Medium is a visually unique 2D puzzle platform adventure in which you play as an interdimensional explorer lost in the multiverse. Travel to diverse worlds, each drawn or painted by hand in a different medium and style, in search of your place in the cosmos.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.2%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Adventure 10.5%, Platformer 9.9%, Atmospheric 9.4%

A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.1%, 3D Platformer 16.5%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Adventure 12.1%, Platformer 11.3%

A puzzle game that explores the emotional rollercoaster of a long-distance relationship — in a world of folding paper! Flip, fold, unfold and rotate paper puzzles to help a couple navigate the complexities of living apart.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 35.1%, Side Scroller 33%, Platformer 14.2%, Linear 9.5%, Puzzle 8.3%

Slice of Sea is a peaceful adventure and puzzle game. You play as Seaweed, a sea creature clearly out of their element. Explore desolate world of dust, all hand-drawn on paper in unique art style. Collect items, solve puzzles and lead Seaweed back home to the sea.

Why similar: Adventure 23.5%, Atmospheric 19.5%, Exploration 15.5%, Puzzle 12.4%, Puzzle Platformer 12.3%

An exploration and adventure game about wildlife sprung from the depths of the internet. An unknown power seems to upset its balance. Join forces with exotic creatures to unravel the mysteries of this universe.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 41.3%, Adventure 25.5%, Atmospheric 15.6%, Exploration 15%, Indie 1.4%

A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!

Why similar: Adventure 41%, Exploration 26%, Puzzle 20.9%, Indie 7.5%, Singleplayer 4.5%

Enter the hauntingly beautiful shadow world of In His Time, a 2D puzzle-solving adventure game. There you will meet Olly and join him to solve puzzles throughout each step of his emotional journey of growth and self-discovery.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 34.6%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Adventure 12.5%, Platformer 11.4%, Dark 11.1%

A blocky puzzle platformer adventure.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 35.9%, Side Scroller 30.2%, Adventure 10.7%, Linear 9.1%, Platformer 7.3%

Scarf is an atmospheric and emotional journey about what it means to be a hero. An adventure game mixing puzzles and 3D platforms. Explore beautifully crafted worlds and discover your true destiny with the help of a dragon-shaped scarf.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 25.8%, Adventure 20.2%, Platformer 15%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Exploration 11%

Traverse mirrors as if they were natural extensions of space to solve puzzles and uncover secrets. Reshape your perspective to perform gravity-shifting acrobatics as you jungle-gym through a sprawling environment. You'll never look in a mirror the same way again.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 37.5%, 3D Platformer 19.9%, Atmospheric 10%, Exploration 9.6%, Puzzle 7.5%

The ground starts shaking, light bulbs are breaking - and something rather unusual is happening right behind the walls of your very room. Equipped with nothing but wit and courage, you slowly descend into a world inhabited by avian folk and seemingly deadly furniture monsters.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 35.7%, Atmospheric 16.9%, Adventure 11.8%, Linear 10.7%, Platformer 10.6%

Eternal Hope is a puzzle platformer game that follows the story of Ti’bi – a boy who must embark on a journey of love and hope to find his beloved’s soul.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 38.5%, Platformer 18%, Adventure 12.7%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Puzzle 8%

Immerse yourself in a contrasted emotional journey with delicate visuals! Songs from the Iron Sea is a poetic platformer set in a whimsical aquatic universe. Guided by a kind entity, embody a creature lost in a metal nightmare and escape the foreman's gaze to regain your freedom.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.4%, Side Scroller 25.7%, Adventure 13.9%, Platformer 12.3%, Exploration 7.4%

The Beggar’s Ride is a unique and innovative Platform Puzzle Adventure Game where the player can manipulate the environment to solve puzzles in a deep and intriguing story of discovery.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 17.1%, Adventure 17%, Platformer 16.8%, Atmospheric 12.5%, 3D Platformer 10.6%

Time Loader is a story-driven puzzle-platformer with tiny robots, alternate realities, nostalgic music, and primitive tech from the 90s!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 33.8%, 3D Platformer 23.3%, Platformer 13.8%, Adventure 13.1%, Exploration 9.3%

Manipulate the world around you by editing source code in an adventure game about a burnt out indie game developer's quest to fulfill a lifelong dream.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.1%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Adventure 12.6%, 2.5D 10.7%, Linear 9.8%

Explore a mystical, ever-changing dungeon in this isometric puzzle-adventure game. Master self-transmutation abilities and solve increasingly complex challenges as you uncover the secrets of your past.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 41.7%, Linear 14.2%, Exploration 12.8%, Adventure 12%, Puzzle 9%

"The Path Home" is a 2D pixel-art puzzle game where you explore a strange world with a girl. Use panels to "flip" black and white tiles and reshape the puzzle world. The girl always searches for the "shortest path to the goal," but avoiding fake goals and reuniting her with the crow is up to you.

Why similar: Atmospheric 33.5%, Adventure 28.6%, Puzzle 23.9%, Singleplayer 7.8%, Indie 6.2%

Once human, now frog. Begin this unexpected journey into the land of the unknown in-search of a cure for your froggy state. Explore the world around you while helping others in need as you find new ingredients and potions to help you on your path.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 38.3%, Adventure 17.1%, Platformer 16.3%, Atmospheric 16.1%, Puzzle 8.4%

Play with shadows using your imagination to solve brain twisting platforming puzzles as you unfold a journey of loss, nostalgia and acceptance.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 35.7%, Side Scroller 32%, Platformer 12.3%, Adventure 11.8%, Puzzle 8.2%

Embark on a journey of forgiveness through impossible environments and illusionary puzzles. Experience this meditative and calming puzzle game by manipulating monuments and creating evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.9%, Adventure 21.5%, Puzzle 13.5%, Exploration 13.3%, Linear 9.6%

Retro Machina is a single-player action and exploration game set in a retro-futuristic universe. Experience the journey of a little robot as it solves intricate puzzles and begins unraveling the mysteries of a world long forgotten.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 32.8%, Dark 13.6%, Platformer 13.5%, Adventure 13.3%, Exploration 9.7%

A puzzle game with challenging puzzles, but forgiving mechanics. Master the use of your color changing staff to solve mind bending puzzles, unlock new areas, and help out your friends. Undo any mistake with the press of a button.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.8%, Side Scroller 24.6%, Adventure 12.6%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Exploration 8.3%

Pages of Time: Prologue is a 2D platformer puzzle game. Play as the witch who controls the magic of time, in a beautiful and magnificent magic academy, utilize the skills of recording and rewinding time, solve all kinds of puzzles, and look forward to the adventure of the future.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.5%, Adventure 19.3%, 2.5D 13.6%, Platformer 11.7%, Puzzle 10.1%

When everything seems hopeless a child is awakened by the whispers of the last leaf, drawn into an imaginary world. Unleaving invites the player into a narrative-driven puzzle platformer where each challenge unfolds within a hand-painted landscape, exploring perception and meaning

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.4%, Puzzle Platformer 16.9%, Atmospheric 14.2%, Dark 13.3%, Platformer 10.9%

Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 32.1%, Adventure 23%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Platformer 13.7%, Atmospheric 6.9%

Join Selene in a charming platforming and puzzle adventure, where her ability to absorb and emit light from various flowers is key to activating mechanisms, overcoming obstacles, and navigating through environments that adjust depending on how you wield the light.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 37.7%, Adventure 17.3%, Platformer 17.2%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Puzzle 8.5%

A dark tale of survival and conscience, blending platforming, puzzles, and haunting beauty. Journey through surreal lands where every choice shapes the fate of a world on the edge of ruin will you restore the light or embrace the darkness?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.3%, Side Scroller 16.1%, 3D Platformer 11.8%, 2.5D 10.2%, Atmospheric 9.4%

Adventures of different characters with their unique atmosphere and puzzles.

Why similar: Atmospheric 20.2%, Platformer 18%, Adventure 15.5%, Dark 10.6%, Exploration 10.5%

Take control of Hodge the cat in a brand new, stand-alone prequel story in Another Sight - Hodge's Journey. Tackle new platforming challenges using Hodge's nimble feline skills to solve puzzles and misteries as he travels between the world of dreams and the world of the real.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.7%, 2.5D 21%, Adventure 14.8%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Dark 9.9%

A story rich narrative puzzle game in which an artist comes to terms with their grief. Explore an infinitely recursive world of strange fractal beauty and solve mind-bending puzzles. Confront the ineffable and chat with your cat in a search for meaning and hope.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 39.9%, Adventure 15.4%, Exploration 11.5%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Linear 10.3%

Embark on a journey to save the prince’s eyesight in this 2D puzzle-adventure game featuring beautiful hand-drawn art and a bittersweet tale of wishes and what we’re willing to do to make them come true. Utilize your wolf and princess forms to lead the way!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 52.6%, Adventure 19.3%, Atmospheric 17.2%, Puzzle 7.7%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Explore strange and wonderful islands and dark labyrinths below in this narrative puzzle platformer. Guide young mechanic Mo on her quest to repair a world on the brink of collapse. The powerful Omni Switch at your disposal may not be enough to fix the damage that hides beneath the surface...

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 37.8%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Platformer 13.2%, Adventure 12.7%, Exploration 10.3%

A classic 3D platformer with a tactile twist: Open, unfold, and rotate your way through a stunning world built with familiar crafting materials. Featuring the talents of composer Kirkhope & Melin (Banjo-Kazooie, Yooka-Laylee) and voice actor Kevin Miller (Sly Cooper)

Why similar: 3D Platformer 36.4%, Adventure 21.3%, Platformer 21%, Exploration 12.8%, Singleplayer 4.8%

A minimalistic five-minute puzzle platformer, where you become a fly when you die. Immerse yourself in a soothing forest and use your ability to become a fly to solve puzzles.

Why similar: Side Scroller 30.4%, Puzzle Platformer 29.9%, Platformer 12%, Linear 10.8%, Puzzle 6.4%

A 3D platforming journey, featuring a cute raccoon that must save the forest from darkness! Master dozens of different level mechanics as you run and jump through course-based worlds, saving other animals along the way.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.3%, Atmospheric 20.8%, Adventure 20.4%, Platformer 16.8%, Linear 7.6%

The Forest Quartet is a puzzle adventure about a gone, but not forgotten, lead singer. Play her spirit and travel through 3 acts unique to the members of her band for a final farewell concert. Face their emotions, solve puzzles and fight the corruption plaguing their souls.

Why similar: Linear 26.1%, Atmospheric 20.7%, Exploration 19.8%, Puzzle 17.1%, Singleplayer 8.8%

Dive into a magical woven world on the back of your own carpet dragon! Explore the textile landscape, solve puzzles, challenge quirky creatures and unravel the great mysteries of a long forgotten past in Weaving Tides!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 38.1%, Adventure 14.1%, Platformer 13.2%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Exploration 10.8%

Join Clef on an adventure set on a magical sky island where her family once lived. Solve puzzles, discover secrets, and experience a story of sisterly love – and something more, if you are willing to dig deeper…

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 46.5%, Platformer 18%, Exploration 14.8%, Puzzle 9.9%, Adventure 9.4%

Jump, dive, and platform through this minimalistic indie 3D platformer about a little crow trying to save his friends.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 31.1%, Atmospheric 19.4%, Linear 17.6%, Platformer 15.6%, Adventure 13%

You're a frog who just got given a brain! 🐸 Point-and-click your way through a hand-drawn world and solve puzzles, collect items and talk to other hexed animals. . . Can you lift the curse?

Why similar: 2.5D 22%, Adventure 19.2%, 3D Platformer 19.2%, Exploration 13.1%, Atmospheric 10.5%

An atmospheric 2D puzzle platformer made using real photos and videos from New Zealand's native forest. Become a seed that can possess different plant creatures with unique abilities. Solve the obstacles in your way to discover the secrets of the Seedlings.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 36.1%, Atmospheric 17.3%, Adventure 13.9%, Platformer 9.1%, Linear 8.4%

Another Perspective is a puzzle platformer following the very confusing adventure of someone looking for something. Swap minds to see the world in different ways! Where one mind sees a bottomless pit, another might not. Where one sees a locked door, another sees a key. To change perspective is to change reality!

Why similar: Adventure 34.4%, Platformer 23.2%, Puzzle Platformer 23.2%, Indie 9.6%, Puzzle 9.6%

Adapta Solva is a short puzzle platformer adventure. Play as an Adaptarian to absorb elements from magical shrines to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles. Uncover the truth behind your creation in a world laid to ruin by an unknown cause.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 32.4%, 3D Platformer 24.9%, Platformer 15.6%, Exploration 10%, Puzzle 8.8%

A 3d puzzle platformer that takes you along a journey of wisdom, through the 64 unique worlds that draw inspiration and teachings from the I Ching [Book of Changes], one of the oldest oracles in human history.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.1%, 3D Platformer 23.9%, Adventure 13.1%, Platformer 12.9%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Hue is a vibrant, award-winning puzzle-adventure, where you alter the world by changing its background colour.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 36.6%, Adventure 17.7%, Platformer 14.6%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Puzzle 10.1%

Join Ludovik in a 2D Stealth Platformer and Graphic Adventure, as he explores the jungles of a futuristic Babylon to discover the secret behind the Library of Babel’s sudden lockdown and the mysteries behind their mythical creators.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 44.1%, Platformer 17.9%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Dark 9.4%, Adventure 9.2%