Games Like DYO

Shift Happens is a cooperative platformer for two. You and a friend shift your mass, throw each other and puzzle your way through four stages of stylized imaginary worlds. Including the occasional backstabbing and taunting. Play with a friend on a couch, online or even special singleplayer levels.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.3%, Puzzle Platformer 18.4%, Co-op 17.1%, Local Multiplayer 15.3%, Platformer 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Like DYO, this co-op puzzle-platformer challenges players to work together by altering their size and mass to overcome obstacles.

ibb & obb is a two player cooperative game set in a puzzle filled world where gravity goes both up and down. You can only succeed by working closely together. Find a friend for some true local co-op couch fun or match up online.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 30.5%, Co-op 28.1%, Platformer 10.4%, Puzzle 9.1%, Puzzle Platformer 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features gravity-shifting cooperative mechanics that require the same careful spatial coordination and timing found in DYO.

When you cut ties to the past, new bonds form. Build relationships with other Yarnys in local co-op or as a single player, fostering friendship and support as you journey together.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 32.3%, Co-op 29.4%, Multiplayer 10.1%, Local Multiplayer 8.6%, Puzzle 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This charming co-op platformer binds two characters together with yarn, emphasizing synchronized movement and puzzle-solving.

Degrees of Separation is a puzzle platformer where cooperation is built into every move. Two contrasting souls, Ember and Rime, fall in love, but are separated by an enigmatic force, and must use their powers to progress through a spectacular world of fantasy and adventure.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 36.1%, Puzzle Platformer 24.3%, Co-op 18.6%, Platformer 12.3%, Puzzle 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It pairs two contrasting characters with distinct environmental powers, echoing DYO's dual-perspective cooperative design.

Kinduo is a local cooperative game where two elemental friends overcome obstacles to return to their island, push boxes, use electricity to connect objects, break ice blocks, blow things up and more in this cute and colorful co-op game!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.8%, Puzzle Platformer 22.3%, Co-op 15.7%, Local Multiplayer 14.6%, Platformer 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A delightful 2D puzzle-platformer built specifically for local co-op, focusing on distinct character abilities to solve spatial challenges.

Biped is a coop action adventure game with a strong focus on moment-to-moment collaboration between 2 players.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.5%, Puzzle Platformer 20.6%, Co-op 17.6%, Platformer 12.4%, Multiplayer 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This co-op adventure requires precise movement and communication to navigate physics-based platforming challenges.

A cosmic turbulence caused the 2D Platformer and the Top-Down Puzzler dimensions to merge! Switch between Toodee and Topdee and their unique perspectives to overcome hard-as-nails challenges, solve mind-melting puzzles and defeat huge bosses.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.7%, Puzzle Platformer 23.5%, Local Multiplayer 15.9%, Platformer 12.9%, Puzzle 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: It plays with perspective shifts between 2D and top-down views in a similar mind-bending puzzle-platforming style.

Embark on the craziest journey of your life in It Takes Two. Invite a friend to join for free with Friend’s Pass and work together across a huge variety of gleefully disruptive gameplay challenges. Winner of GAME OF THE YEAR at the Game Awards 2021.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 30.3%, Co-op 30.2%, Multiplayer 11.4%, Local Multiplayer 9.6%, Puzzle Platformer 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential cooperative experience that constantly introduces fresh puzzle-platforming mechanics requiring seamless teamwork.

DERU - The Art of Cooperation is a cooperative puzzle game that mixes eye catching abstract art with mind bending puzzles to a unique gaming experience.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 39.9%, Co-op 21.7%, Local Multiplayer 20.8%, Puzzle 11.2%, Indie 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist puzzle game that requires intense synchronized cooperation to navigate matching colored zones.

PICO PARK is a cooperative local/online multiplay action puzzle game for 2-8 players.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.3%, Puzzle Platformer 19.2%, Co-op 15.9%, Local Multiplayer 14.7%, Multiplayer 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic local and online co-op puzzle-platformer where players must coordinate movements to solve physics-based room challenges.

You and your friend are trapped in a mystical world. As time ebbs away you must solve increasingly complex puzzles to escape. Cooperation is key as neither of you have the full picture! Play on two devices, local or remotely, all you need is a voice connection.

Why similar: Co-op 34.2%, Puzzle 19.6%, Local Co-Op 18.8%, Local Multiplayer 12.9%, Multiplayer 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cooperative mystery game that relies on split-screen communication and shared perspective to solve puzzles.

Meet Bleep and Bloop as they help each other overcome all the challenges that stand in their way. A light-hearted and playful puzzle game about working together.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 41.7%, Local Multiplayer 28.2%, Indie 16.4%, Puzzle 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist puzzle game built around synchronized cooperative movement that tests your brain's spatial logic.

Human Fall Flat is a hilarious, light-hearted platformer set in floating dreamscapes that can be played solo or with up to 8 players online. Free new levels keep its vibrant community rewarded.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.9%, Co-op 24.8%, Local Co-Op 15.5%, Multiplayer 11.4%, Puzzle 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers hilarious physics-based cooperative puzzle-platforming where teamwork and clumsy movement lead to creative solutions.

Grab a friend and get squishy! Putty Pals is the ultimate co-op platformer, challenging two players to work together and overcome puzzles in a bright and beautiful world.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 33.4%, Local Multiplayer 23.7%, Platformer 13.2%, Puzzle Platformer 11.9%, Multiplayer 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful 2D co-op platformer focused entirely on teamwork and utilizing distinct collaborative abilities.

Heave Ho is a riotous multiplayer party game for up to four players in couch co-op and versus play, or online with Steam Remote Play. Reach out, get a grip, and swing to victory — or meet your messy end!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.6%, Co-op 22.5%, Local Multiplayer 19.7%, Multiplayer 12.2%, Platformer 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A frantic co-op game where players use physics and swinging mechanics to overcome platforming obstacles together.

One player navigates. One player creates. Linebound is a 2D asymmetric co-op puzzle platformer where one player navigates the world while the other draws platforms in real time. Progress is only possible through communication.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 38%, Puzzle Platformer 17.3%, Platformer 13.6%, Co-op 8.7%, Local Multiplayer 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist 2D platformer that incorporates clever puzzle elements suited for cooperative play.

Play an early version of the first level for free! Work together to solve the puzzles and escape a desert island in this multiplayer co-op adventure. Success requires more than just you and your partner thinking alike - you'll have to communicate and stay In Sink to overcome the challenges ahead.

Why similar: Co-op 32.7%, Puzzle 29.5%, Multiplayer 29.3%, Indie 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: An interactive escape room puzzle experience designed strictly for two players cooperating to find solutions.

Puzzling Action for One or Two Players.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 24%, Puzzle Platformer 21.6%, Co-op 17.1%, Local Multiplayer 16%, Platformer 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-puzzle platformer featuring cooperative mechanics and clever level design reminiscent of classic puzzle titles.

Beavers be Dammed is a two player local co-op game in which two beavers perform heists under time pressure to steal wood from a sawmill under crazy circumstances!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 41.6%, Co-op 32.2%, Multiplayer 21.2%, Indie 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A hectic local co-op game that tests your ability to coordinate tasks and timing with a partner.

Grab a buddy for this chaotic couch co-op delight. Use various tools and equipment to assemble the most efficient conveyor belts to keep the goods flowing! Best played in 2-player couch coop.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.3%, Puzzle Platformer 23.3%, Local Multiplayer 16.1%, Co-op 14.2%, Multiplayer 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic couch co-op puzzle game requiring quick thinking and shared spatial management.

Sujefa is co-op puzzle platformer where two players can play as Rock, Paper or Scissors. Work together to solve puzzles and reach the end. Play online or locally on a shared screen.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.8%, Co-op 17.6%, Puzzle Platformer 14.7%, Platformer 14.1%, Local Multiplayer 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A casual puzzle platformer designed with cooperative mechanics in mind.

Past Synergy is a 2 player co-op game that tests you and your friend's synergy. Divide the ability and roles between you and your friend to overcome the obstacles in a cave.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.3%, Local Co-Op 18.3%, Platformer 17.8%, Puzzle 11.6%, Co-op 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer featuring cooperative spatial challenges and retro 2D aesthetics.

The two adventurers Handy and Dandy have caused a dimensional tear which is now separating them and the entire cave where they have to solve platforming puzzles to reunite again in this 2D co-op game.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 41.9%, Co-op 21.7%, Puzzle Platformer 18.6%, Indie 17.8%

Why You'll Like It: An indie cooperative adventure offering light platforming and puzzle-solving elements for duos.

A mind-bending puzzle platformer where you can switch between 2D and 3D at will!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 54.2%, Puzzle 23.5%, Indie 22.3%

Why You'll Like It: Plays directly with perspective manipulation to solve platforming puzzles in a similar intellectual vein to DYO.

Xion Leak is a fast-paced, two-player, cooperative platformer. Get in sync and set the fastest times to win trophies! Run fast, work together, and avoid the countless dangers that the mysterious Foreman has placed in your path.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.3%, Local Multiplayer 22.3%, Co-op 15.8%, Puzzle Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cooperative multiplayer title emphasizing joint problem-solving and navigation.

PICO PARK is back with all new levels! Play with 2-8 players locally or online in this co-op action-puzzle game!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.4%, Co-op 21.1%, Local Multiplayer 20.3%, Platformer 13.5%, Multiplayer 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel to the hit cooperative puzzle platformer, bringing even more creative team-based challenges.

The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 35%, Co-op 26.7%, Platformer 23.2%, Puzzle 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for first-person cooperative puzzle-solving, requiring brilliant spatial logic and communication.

Download Friend's Pass* and play It Takes Two with a friend for free. Just grab a friend who owns the full game, download Friend's Pass for free, and play together!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 30.2%, Co-op 30.1%, Multiplayer 11.4%, Local Multiplayer 9.6%, Puzzle Platformer 7.8%

Experience an innovative co-op adventure where two players have to work together. Engage in collaborative puzzle solving and dynamic combat with each player having unique abilities. Delve into a psychological narrative that explores the essence of humanity.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.7%, Platformer 18.4%, Local Co-Op 16.7%, Co-op 13.2%, Puzzle 12%

Create, Play, Share! Doodler is a puzzle platformer with a powerful map editor and workshop support that allows you to create levels to share with the world!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 52.9%, Platformer 28.3%, Indie 18.8%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn indie puzzle-platformer featuring whimsical mechanics and clever 2D level design.

Blind Trust is a two-player, cooperative game where the deaf leads the blind on a fantasy island. Navigate using only 3D sound as the blind Oracle, or lead the Oracle with magical sound beacons as the deaf Soldier. Work together to fight monsters, solve puzzles, and reach your ultimate goal.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 35.5%, Co-op 32.2%, Multiplayer 17.3%, Puzzle 7.5%, Indie 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cooperative indie game that forces players to rely heavily on one another to navigate hidden hazards.

Alchemy Frogs is a local co-op puzzle platformer game with a 3D, isometric camera, in which Frog & Toad traverse a poisoned swamp to look for a cure that will help them save their family from being turned to stone. Frog & Toad will mix their potions to unleash powerful magical effects.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 37.8%, Puzzle Platformer 28.3%, Platformer 14.4%, Puzzle 8.9%, Indie 5.7%

Limbs is a one to two player dexterity game where you take control over the limbs of a string puppet. Immerse yourself in a handcrafted world where moving each limb individually makes for challenging but rewarding and hilarious gameplay.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.5%, Local Multiplayer 23.6%, Puzzle Platformer 21.3%, Puzzle 11.4%, Co-op 7.7%

All Hands on Deck is a co-op puzzle platformer game. Use Rock, Paper, Scissors and various items together to solve puzzles, traverse through playful worlds and save plushies. Everyone can share the same experience! Just swap items and you're good to go. How handy is that!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.1%, Puzzle Platformer 18%, Local Multiplayer 15.7%, Co-op 14.7%, Platformer 9.4%

With BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition, experience the multi-award-winning action adventure like never before - redesigned for Steam.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 32%, Co-op 13.3%, Platformer 12.7%, Puzzle Platformer 11.8%, Multiplayer 9.1%

Puzzle platformer where you control both the cat and the toast, based on the famous "Buttered Cat Paradox". The game features 200+ levels, 70+ skins, plus boss fights and mini-games!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.6%, Puzzle Platformer 23.6%, Local Multiplayer 16.6%, Platformer 12.2%, Puzzle 8.6%

The Two of Us is a 2D Co-op Platformer that has a strong emphasis on working together. You will be greeted with various puzzle levels where you must work in conjunction with your friend to navigate the level.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 43.6%, Platformer 25.7%, Puzzle 17.4%, Multiplayer 9.3%, Indie 4%

Come with Me is a two-player cooperative game set in a puzzle filled magical world. Solve puzzles together by using your special abilities and collect memories to uncover the mystery of the world around you.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.4%, Puzzle Platformer 21.9%, Co-op 20.1%, Platformer 12.9%, Puzzle 7.8%

Two Cubes is an Online Co-Op platformer where players can only touch their colour! The game requires 2 players who own the game to play!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 41.6%, Platformer 22.2%, Co-op 15.3%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Puzzle 6.5%

KeyWe is a cute, co-operative postal puzzler starring Jeff and Debra, two small kiwi birds working in a whimsical post office. They must jump, flap, peck and butt-slam their way across an interactive landscape of levers, bells and buttons to get those messages delivered on time!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.4%, Puzzle Platformer 21.1%, Co-op 19%, Local Multiplayer 12.9%, Platformer 9%

Help, step on, or sabotage your friend! In this 2-player only puzzle platformer, perfect chemistry is the only way through. Think your friendship can handle it?

Why similar: Platformer 51.6%, Co-op 37.2%, Indie 11.2%

Invite a friend to explore the strange, yet beautiful world of darkness and light in Shadow Puppeteer, an award-winning, local co-op adventure.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.9%, Puzzle Platformer 19.7%, Co-op 18.9%, Platformer 14.9%, Puzzle 8.3%

Between dreams and nightmares, “Koloro” tells the tale of a young pink hair girl named Kora who embarks on a quest to find her missing sister through a stunning Puzzle-Platformer crafted by Sköll Studio.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.6%, Puzzle Platformer 20.5%, Local Multiplayer 17.3%, Co-op 15.4%, Platformer 12.1%

CO-OP is a 2.5D puzzle-platformer. You control two robots; R3D, who can absorb all the light sources around him, and BLU3, who converts that energy into an explosive power. They find themselves in what seems like a recycling facility, with drones analyzing their every move...

Why similar: Co-op 48.7%, Puzzle Platformer 30.1%, Indie 21.2%

a hostile interpretation of the immersive sim, where nothing is planned, and everything works

Why similar: Local Co-Op 24%, Co-op 19.3%, Puzzle Platformer 17.5%, Local Multiplayer 14.2%, Platformer 9.8%

Dive into a 2-player co-op driving adventure with RC cars. Explore the professor’s home laboratory, solve puzzles, find hidden paths, and uncover what happened inside. With Friend’s Pass, your friend joins for free.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.4%, Co-op 17.6%, Local Multiplayer 16.7%, Puzzle Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 9.5%

Bloody Trapland is a fast-paced multiplayer platformer where the levels are filled with dozens of dangerous traps and tricky jumps that stand in your way! Play co-op with your friends or take on the challenges on your own. With support for up to 4 players at once, local and/or online.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 37.3%, Local Multiplayer 17.8%, Puzzle Platformer 17.6%, Platformer 10.9%, Multiplayer 10.2%

BiblioMania is a multiplayer 2D platformer where you are a clerk in a cursed library. Work with (or triumph over) up to 3 friends while taking in and renting out books to many clients. But beware the events that happen at the library, they can change everything.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 35.9%, Local Multiplayer 22.7%, Platformer 13.5%, Co-op 12.3%, Multiplayer 9.4%

Two minds. Two perspectives. One solution. Step into a cooperative puzzle experience where you and your partner see different sides of the same world. Communicate, connect the clues, uncover the truth.

Why similar: Co-op 48.6%, Multiplayer 25.8%, Puzzle 25.6%

Double Shoulders is a two player action-adventure game. You take control of Lois and Sam, two kids trying to escape from a strange place filled with dangers and challenges. You'll have to work together to get out of this place alive.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 48.5%, Puzzle Platformer 20.6%, Multiplayer 12.4%, Platformer 9.8%, Co-op 8.7%

Inspired by the classics, UniDuni is a lighthearted puzzle platformer adventure which celebrates the bonds of friendship. Invite a friend to work together across hand-crafted levels or challenge yourself and prove your skills!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24%, Local Multiplayer 21.9%, Local Co-Op 19.8%, Co-op 18.4%, Puzzle 8.2%

An atmospheric platformer with puzzle elements and split screen, where the player takes control of two characters at once. Immerse yourself in the ethnic world of two heroes, solve puzzles and overcome obstacles together, explore the fairy forest and other locations, help each other.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 39.1%, Puzzle Platformer 34.3%, Platformer 19.2%, Indie 4%, Co-op 3.4%

Fast, party platform game for up to 4 players. Finish levels as quick as possible. Collect nuts using movable objects.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.8%, Platformer 22.1%, Local Multiplayer 20.4%, Multiplayer 15.7%, Indie 10.3%

Tvö is an online cooperative puzzle game where two players must use their wits and communication skills to find a way into the heart of the labyrinth. This game can be played using our in-game voice chat or a third-party option.

Why similar: Co-op 46.7%, Puzzle 26.4%, Multiplayer 24.7%, Indie 2.3%

Partner up with your friend online and set sail for an unforgettable puzzle adventure in this bite-sized standalone We Were Here experience. Work together to overcome brain-teasing challenges and make fun memories, using your best communication, teamwork and trust skills.

Why similar: Co-op 53.7%, Puzzle 23.4%, Multiplayer 17.8%, Indie 5.2%

A cooperative puzzle-platformer! Join a cute spider and bee on a thrilling adventure! Solve puzzles together, enjoy fun PvP minigames, and face epic boss battles!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.2%, Puzzle Platformer 18.3%, Co-op 17.7%, Local Multiplayer 12.2%, Platformer 11.6%

VR Giants is a local/online co-op VR game in which one VR player and one screen player work together. The VR player controls a giant and must protect and support the tiny player who is controlled by the screen player. The tiny player can use the body of the giant as an extension of the level.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 31%, Puzzle Platformer 16.5%, Co-op 15.7%, Local Multiplayer 14.4%, Platformer 8.3%

That One Otter Game is a mischievous co-op adventure where two young otters take on a wild rite of passage to prove their worth. Complete silly park challenges to fill up your stamp card—catch a panicked penguin, race a hyped-up zebra, or haul a stolen radio to a mountaintop.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 45.6%, Puzzle Platformer 22.8%, Platformer 14.9%, Puzzle 10%, Co-op 6.7%