Games Like Candle

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: Hand-drawn 33%, Puzzle Platformer 26%, Puzzle 16.1%, Adventure 8.1%, Platformer 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a distinct hand-drawn aesthetic and intricate puzzle-platforming mechanics that mirror the charm of Candle.

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 29.2%, Puzzle Platformer 29%, Adventure 18.1%, Indie 12.4%, Fantasy 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: An excellent puzzle-adventure that captures a similar whimsical and melancholic tone through its environmental puzzles.

Seasons After Fall is a 2D platform-puzzler game that will let you dive into a captivating universe and explore a land governed by magic and nature.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 19.7%, Hand-drawn 19.2%, Puzzle Platformer 18.2%, Adventure 11.2%, Platformer 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A strong puzzle-platformer with a beautiful, painterly art style and mechanics centered on environmental manipulation.

In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.8%, Hand-drawn 24.9%, Puzzle 14.9%, Platformer 10.6%, Adventure 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A stunning hand-painted puzzle-platformer that emphasizes environmental storytelling and atmospheric exploration.

Step into a hand-animated realm of wonder in which everyday objects take on a life of their own. Uncover the Forgotlings’ mysteries & harness magical forces as you embark upon a quest to return home.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 49.1%, Puzzle 16.5%, Platformer 11.1%, Fantasy 10.3%, Indie 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a beautiful anime-inspired hand-drawn art style paired with engaging puzzle-platforming and narrative depth.

You are the Mooseman and you have the ability to see all that is hidden to the mortal eye. You are about to visit three layers of this universe - the first one is the Lower World where dead reside…

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 38.7%, Adventure 25.8%, Indie 20.3%, Puzzle 9.7%, 2D 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Deeply atmospheric with a focus on folklore and mythology, this game shares the 2D exploration feel of Candle.

Machinarium is the award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost series, Botanicula and CHUCHEL. Help Josef the robot save his girlfriend Berta kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang!

Why similar: Hand-drawn 36.3%, Puzzle 18.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.2%, Adventure 9.7%, Point & Click 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that sets the gold standard for intricate, logic-based puzzles in a unique hand-drawn world.

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.3%, Hand-drawn 22.6%, Puzzle Platformer 11.4%, Indie 9%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-platformer that relies on visual storytelling and fluid movement to guide the player through a beautiful world.

This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 48.2%, Puzzle 17.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Platformer 11.2%, Indie 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An iconic hand-painted puzzle-platformer that challenges players with complex time-manipulation mechanics.

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: Hand-drawn 28%, Puzzle Platformer 27.2%, Puzzle 13.8%, Adventure 9.7%, Platformer 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy adventure with puzzle elements that feels very similar to the tone and gameplay loop of Candle.

Discover the beautiful world of Nihilumbra and join Born on his adventure to find himself whilst trying to escape from his inevitable curse. Born was created from the absolute nothingness: The Void. But somehow he separates himself from the black emptiness and appears in the world.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.9%, Puzzle 17.5%, Great Soundtrack 15%, Platformer 13.4%, Indie 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: Creative puzzle-platforming with a dark, atmospheric tone that forces players to manipulate the environment to survive.

An ex-minister ventures through the frozen depths of Hell in search of his kidnapped daughter.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.6%, Great Soundtrack 18.4%, Adventure 16.2%, Indie 14.1%, Puzzle 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, hand-drawn adventure with puzzle elements that explore a dark and surreal world.

Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 33.6%, Puzzle 17.6%, Great Soundtrack 17.2%, Adventure 14.8%, Platformer 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric puzzle-platformer that emphasizes high-stakes traversal and environmental puzzle-solving.

Humor-filled indie adventure game created by the makers of Machinarium and Samorost.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 46.6%, Puzzle 22.5%, Adventure 13.4%, Point & Click 10.3%, 2D 6%

Why You'll Like It: Whimsical hand-drawn puzzles and a vibrant, organic world make this a perfect match for fans of Candle's art style.

Unravel is a physics-based puzzle platformer. Yarny, a character made from a single thread of yarn, must embark on a larger than life adventure.

Why similar: Puzzle 28.2%, Puzzle Platformer 22.5%, Adventure 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Platformer 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based puzzle-platformer that features a strong sense of place and clever environmental interactions.

Wield the awesome powers of Enril the wind spirit to guide and protect young Toku through this unique platform adventure.

Why similar: Adventure 28.3%, Puzzle Platformer 21.7%, Platformer 18.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Puzzle 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming puzzle-platformer with unique wind-based traversal mechanics that feel fresh and engaging.

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 34.6%, Adventure 23.3%, Indie 14.6%, Platformer 14.4%, Puzzle 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging puzzle-platformer with a focus on exploration and narrative that captures a similar sense of adventure.

Can you save Silence, the grim, but also serene world between life and death? Can you help Noah find his little sister Renie in this suffering world? Can you bring her home? Explore Silence and join the siblings on their adventurous journey.

Why similar: Adventure 42.4%, Great Soundtrack 26.8%, Point & Click 16.5%, Puzzle 8.1%, Indie 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A visually striking point-and-click adventure with a strong narrative and high-quality artistic presentation.

Inked is a narrative-driven puzzle game set in a world of beautiful ballpoint pen-drawn landscapes. Playing as the Nameless Hero, you will solve intriguing puzzles while searching for your love Aiko.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 31.1%, Great Soundtrack 20.9%, Puzzle Platformer 20.4%, Puzzle 12.3%, Adventure 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique hand-drawn art style with puzzle-solving mechanics that emphasize visual creativity.

Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world of great castles and strange machinery, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 31.6%, Great Soundtrack 20.9%, Platformer 12.5%, Puzzle 11.6%, Fantasy 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed puzzle-platformer with beautiful, detailed environments and character-swapping mechanics.

Experience the epic journey of Nuna and Fox as they search for the source of an eternal blizzard that threatens the survival of everything they have ever known.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.3%, Platformer 18.7%, Great Soundtrack 16.2%, Indie 15.8%, Adventure 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines cultural storytelling with puzzle-platforming mechanics in a way that feels grounded and atmospheric.

Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 39.6%, Puzzle 19.6%, Platformer 14.3%, Adventure 13.9%, Indie 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in environmental puzzle-platforming that maintains a consistent, tense atmosphere throughout.

Samorost 3 is an exploration adventure and puzzle game from the award-winning creators of Machinarium and Botanicula. Travel across space to nine unique worlds teeming with colorful challenges, creatures and surprises to discover, brought to life with beautiful artwork, sound and music.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 48%, Puzzle 16.8%, Point & Click 9.3%, Adventure 8.1%, Fantasy 8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, hand-drawn point-and-click adventure that rewards curiosity and complex puzzle-solving.

When the fate of a world hangs in the balance, an unusual hero arises! The visually impressive adventure-epic The Whispered World is now available as a Special Edition for the first time. Let the Whispered World enchant you with its many animated details and fantastic characters.

Why similar: Adventure 29.2%, Puzzle 14.7%, Indie 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Point & Click 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure with a distinct hand-drawn art style and a deeply emotional story.

Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 48.8%, Puzzle 17%, Platformer 12.3%, Indie 10.7%, Adventure 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive atmospheric 2D puzzle-platformer that uses shadow and light to create a hauntingly beautiful experience.

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 30.4%, Puzzle 15.9%, Platformer 13.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Indie 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional puzzle-platformer with a distinct art style that focuses on navigating between two different worlds.

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: Hand-drawn 32.1%, Puzzle Platformer 28%, Puzzle 13.5%, Platformer 9.1%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn puzzle-platformer with a focus on environmental storytelling and unique visual design.

Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 36.5%, Hand-drawn 22.7%, Platformer 12.1%, Fantasy 11.7%, Adventure 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Gorgeous hand-drawn art style paired with platforming and fantasy elements that evoke a fairy-tale atmosphere.

Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, and hope. Interacting with the world around you, you'll shape the landscape to create the old man's path forward. Experience heartache and hope as you embark on a heartfelt journey through a sunkissed world.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 35.9%, Puzzle Platformer 18.2%, Puzzle 15.1%, Adventure 11.9%, Indie 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, hand-drawn puzzle-adventure that uses landscape manipulation to tell its story.

Guide Gnome across the dangers of this twisted fairytale world. Can you make the annoying cloud go away? And recover his stolen Lucky Hat? Trust your friends? Find out in this, a casual platformer set in a beautiful painted world full of weird creatures you'll have to deal with.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.9%, Puzzle Platformer 20.7%, Great Soundtrack 18.5%, Adventure 11.8%, Platformer 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed puzzle-platformer with a charming, hand-drawn aesthetic that fits the genre perfectly.

Despite only being able to burn for 10 seconds, a little candle journeys into the darkness, with the purpose of seeking light.

Why similar: Adventure 34.2%, Indie 28.4%, Puzzle 21.5%, Platformer 15.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%

A handcrafted adventure about overcoming fear and doubt. Will you defeat your inner demons or be crippled with regret ?

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.6%, Puzzle Platformer 21.2%, Adventure 16.7%, Indie 14.8%, Platformer 11.3%

Creepy Tale is a mysterious adventure rich in riddles and eerie atmosphere. An autumn morning promised a quiet fishing trip, but events took Martin to "some other place." Find the way home, uncover loads of secrets, and save everyone that you can.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 35.6%, Puzzle 17.4%, Adventure 14.9%, Puzzle Platformer 11.8%, Indie 9.3%

The Candle - Rated R. As night falls and a storm rises over the annual county carnival, you are visited by a mysterious spirit. Tasked with laying his soul to rest, you must brave his long dilapidated manor and avoid the horrifying remnants of his estate staff.

Dive into the wondrous world of the Inops! The 2D puzzle based side scrolling adventure of dark and light. Battle the fire breathing demons and rescue the scattered Inops.

Why similar: Adventure 37.8%, Indie 30.6%, Puzzle Platformer 15%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, 2D 2.1%

Help Mother Bilby, as she struggles underground to find her children, in this magical indie, 2.5D puzzle-platformer game. Macrotis: A Mother’s Journey is an unforgettable adventure for those who love being challenged.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.5%, Adventure 19.2%, Indie 16.1%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, Puzzle 13.7%

Experience the mysterious, timeless world of Toren, the first adventure game from Brazilian indie developer Swordtales. You are Moonchild, destined to climb the tower (known as Toren) on a hauntingly solitary journey to find your purpose.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.1%, Adventure 20.3%, Great Soundtrack 20.1%, Indie 15.6%, Puzzle 9.2%

Candle Prick is a crunchy pixel adventure about stabbing enemies and using them as extensions of yourself to solve increasingly complex puzzles

Why similar: Puzzle 65.6%, Indie 17.6%, 2D 15.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%

MONOLIGHT is 2D plat-former puzzle adventure game. Using tiny lantern, go through the maze.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30.6%, Adventure 25.4%, Indie 20.9%, Puzzle 18%, 2D 4.3%

"TurnOn" tells the spellbinding tale of a brave alien creature and its striking journey through blackout world, in an incredibly colorful and detailed platformer without platforms.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.9%, Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Hand-drawn 17.7%, Adventure 15.6%, Indie 12.7%

A journey begins... A treacherous tower... Unravel its mysteries!Discover the secrets kept in the long abandoned Tesla Tower!Magnetism and other electromagnetic powers will help you explore a non-linear world of beautiful hand-drawn environments, in a steampunk-inspired vision of old Europe.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.5%, Puzzle 22%, Platformer 21.9%, Indie 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%

How far would you go to save your best friend?For Gomo, the answer to this question is clear: To the end of the world and further, if necessary.Join him on his journey through the bizarre 2D landscapes of this dreamlike Point & Click Adventure!

Why similar: Adventure 37.5%, Indie 23.6%, Puzzle 16.8%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Point & Click 10.3%

FIRE is an exploration-adventure with intuitive puzzle design. Without losing many words it tells a savagely hilarious story. Journey into the Stone Age and face the most challenging task of this era: The search for fire!

Why similar: Adventure 38.3%, Puzzle 26.8%, Indie 19.6%, Point & Click 11.6%, 2D 3.7%

Experience the creepy tension of a brothers Grimm fairy tale in this puzzle adventure game. Follow the young and brave Lars as he embarks on a dangerous journey to save his sisters mind from the clutches of a mysterious evil.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 36.2%, Puzzle 18.3%, Adventure 12.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Indie 9.6%

Nordlicht is an adventure-game where you accompany an unusual family on its fascinating journey to the cold north. During the journey, they encounter mysterious star-signs of the polar night, and have to overcome nature's dangers to confront their fears.

Why similar: Adventure 32%, Indie 24.2%, Great Soundtrack 18.3%, Puzzle 10.6%, Fantasy 6%

Mr. Shadow is a 2D graphic adventure game. The player uses a simple point and click interface to solve diverse puzzles. Enter a surreal and dark world inhabited by shadows.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.9%, Adventure 27%, Indie 20.6%, Puzzle 20.5%

MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 33.3%, Great Soundtrack 19.7%, Adventure 15.6%, Indie 13.6%, Platformer 11.2%

Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.

Why similar: Puzzle 33.6%, Adventure 23.4%, Fantasy 15.9%, Indie 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%

The Inner World – A 2D-Point’n’Click Adventure Together with the help of the mysterious thief Laura, his best intentions and no clue whatsoever, Robert sets off on his adventure to discover the secret of the wind's disappearance. Will the young adventurer be able to save his world?

Why similar: Adventure 37.6%, Puzzle 19.3%, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Point & Click 17.1%, Indie 5.5%

My Brother Rabbit is a beautifully drawn exploration adventure and puzzle game set in a surreal world that mixes reality with a child’s imagination.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.7%, Puzzle 23.1%, Adventure 19.3%, Point & Click 9.1%, Hand-drawn 8%

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: Hand-drawn 26.6%, Puzzle Platformer 26.2%, Puzzle 14.9%, Platformer 11.7%, Adventure 11.3%

An explosive mix of action and mystery, seasoned with black humor and a sinister atmosphere. Journey into Hell alongside a brave boy named Blizzy and defeat Evil itself. Save the world and become a hero. But at what cost?

Why similar: Hand-drawn 45%, Puzzle 17.5%, Adventure 12.2%, Point & Click 8.1%, Puzzle Platformer 7.5%

Play as a candle warrior fighting to keep your flame alive in a world where fire means life and death. Steal wax from enemies to survive, wield your flame tactically in intense hack-and-slash combat, and uncover the dark secrets of a dormant wax factory filled with danger !

Why similar: Adventure 51.1%, Indie 32.3%, Fantasy 15.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%

In Memoria, players travel through different time periods, following two distinct protagonists: Sadja, a southern princess who wants to be a war hero, and Geron, a bird catcher who wants to lift a curse from his girlfriend.

Why similar: Adventure 32.9%, Puzzle 22.9%, Point & Click 14.4%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Fantasy 7%

Face your Destiny! In Andergast, whose inhabitants are considered to be superstitious, King Efferdan awaits a state visit from high-ranking dignitaries. For centuries the kingdom has been at odds with neighboring Nostria, but now first steps are being undertaken toward a lasting peace.

Why similar: Adventure 30.2%, Puzzle 16.4%, Point & Click 16.1%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%

This is a story of Shapik, traveling through magic forest in search of his missing sister. Explore a beautiful world, full of mystery, magic and danger and find your missing sister, solving puzzles on your way.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 31.5%, Adventure 25.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Point & Click 9.5%, Indie 9.3%

A challenging puzzle platformer inspired by games like Limbo and Badland.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.3%, Adventure 19.8%, Indie 18.5%, Platformer 15.4%, Puzzle 14.5%

In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel.

Why similar: Puzzle 37.5%, Adventure 17.3%, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, Indie 10.8%, Puzzle Platformer 10.6%

The Navigator is a 2D puzzle-platformer where the player assumes control of a young boy travelling the high seas. The mysterious world around him is filled with floating rocks that have various celestial properties, and the player must help the boy align these celestial rocks to lead him on his journey.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 31%, Great Soundtrack 28.4%, Adventure 20.3%, Indie 16.7%, 2D 3.7%