Games Like Eternal Hope

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

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 41.6%, Platformer 19.2%, Puzzle 10.9%, Atmospheric 5.4%, Indie 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This iconic puzzle-platformer shares the dark, atmospheric, and wordless storytelling style that defines the emotional journey of Eternal Hope.

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 21.1%, Emotional 19.3%, Puzzle 15.9%, Story Rich 12.5%, Fantasy 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-adventure game focuses on a lonely character navigating a world of lost souls, which aligns perfectly with the themes of Eternal Hope.

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 23.5%, Platformer 16.6%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Emotional 13%, Puzzle 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic puzzle-platformer that emphasizes a deep emotional bond between characters within a beautifully realized, atmospheric world.

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 20.9%, Cinematic 16.2%, Platformer 13.9%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Like Eternal Hope, this game uses a minimalist, atmospheric approach to deliver a haunting and deeply impactful narrative through puzzle-platforming.

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: Platformer 18.1%, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, Puzzle Platformer 15.4%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Story Rich 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This visually stunning platformer focuses on the emotional journey of grief, mirroring the heartfelt and somber tone found in Eternal Hope.

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: Platformer 21.8%, Puzzle Platformer 20.7%, Puzzle 19.6%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a touching, emotional narrative centered on connection and memory, paired with physics-based puzzle-platforming mechanics.

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 29.5%, Emotional 21%, Platformer 20.8%, Story Rich 13%, Exploration 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title masterfully uses time manipulation to explore the life and memories of a protagonist, creating an emotional experience similar to Eternal Hope.

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning action-platformer crafted by Moon Studios for PC.

Why similar: Platformer 22.9%, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, Puzzle Platformer 11.2%, Story Rich 11.1%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a beautiful, atmospheric world and emotional storytelling that resonates with the sense of wonder and sadness present in Eternal Hope.

A Void Hope takes you on an atmospheric narrative adventure to find a cure for a collapsed city. Follow the story of a tormented couple as they try to decipher reality from nightmares and evade the shadowy threats lurking in the dark.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.8%, 2D Platformer 20%, Platformer 14.9%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Puzzle 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric adventure game captures a similar sense of mystery and melancholy through its retro-inspired, narrative-driven gameplay.

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 25%, Platformer 24.7%, Puzzle 13.2%, Indie 7.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a dark, moody atmosphere with creative puzzle-platforming mechanics that require the player to manipulate the environment.

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: Puzzle Platformer 26.1%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 16.1%, Romance 12.6%, Story Rich 11%

Why You'll Like It: This game utilizes a unique dual-character mechanic to solve puzzles, reflecting the interconnected nature of the protagonists in Eternal Hope.

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 41.3%, Platformer 17.7%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Puzzle 11.2%, Indie 4%

Why You'll Like It: This classic puzzle-platformer uses time-manipulation mechanics to explore complex, mature themes of regret and love.

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: Puzzle Platformer 36.4%, Story Rich 17%, Puzzle 17%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: As the title suggests, this game is a hand-drawn puzzle adventure explicitly centered on a story of love and loss.

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 28.3%, Platformer 16.7%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Story Rich 11%, Puzzle 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich puzzle-platformer that explores the passage of time and personal growth, mirroring the narrative depth of Eternal Hope.

Evergate is a haunting 2D puzzle-platformer set in a stunning hand-drawn vision of the Afterlife with an original score recorded by a live orchestra. Navigate 85 challenging stages and unleash the extraordinary powers of the genre-defining 'Soulflame' to help a lost soul reincarnate on earth!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.7%, Platformer 16.9%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Emotional 12.1%, Story Rich 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This ethereal puzzle-platformer follows a soul on a journey through the afterlife, echoing the spiritual themes of Eternal Hope.

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: Cinematic 17.5%, Emotional 15%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 11.8%, Story Rich 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich puzzle-platformer that features a unique, hand-drawn art style and a narrative centered on forgotten things and emotional discovery.

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 31.7%, Platformer 24.2%, Adventure 10%, Indie 7.5%, Puzzle 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art adventure that deals with the themes of love and the lengths one will go to bring back a lost partner.

Experience the altered memories of a dying man, reliving his entire life as a little boy while lying on his deathbed. Explore the profound depths of his subconscious as you assist Griffin to shed the remains of his miserable life before his impending demise.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.8%, Emotional 17.2%, Platformer 14.7%, Story Rich 11.9%, Puzzle 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on a young protagonist navigating a surreal world, emphasizing emotional storytelling and puzzle-based exploration.

Delve into an environmental puzzle platformer built on exploring and understanding gravity-shifting structures. You are a voiceless being that has just been born into a world where a bodiless voice awaits your arrival. Go forth and seek your purpose.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30.4%, Platformer 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Puzzle 12.7%, Atmospheric 7%

Why You'll Like It: A gravity-defying puzzle-platformer that offers a surreal and contemplative experience similar to the dreamlike sequences in Eternal Hope.

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 27.6%, Platformer 18.1%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Story Rich 9.6%, Puzzle 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal puzzle-platformer features a strong female protagonist navigating a mysterious, atmospheric tower, much like the journey in Eternal Hope.

Hoa is a beautiful puzzle-platforming game that features breathtaking hand-painted art, lovely music, and a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 26.6%, Platformer 18.6%, Puzzle Platformer 11.7%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Cinematic 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a serene, atmospheric puzzle-platforming experience with a focus on beautiful art and emotional discovery.

A game about the limits of your screen. Four Sided Fantasy is a seamless experience where you wrap the screen to solve mind-bending puzzles. Play as a man and woman who attempt to find each other throughout four seasons in a year, constantly separated by the boundaries of the screen.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 36%, Platformer 17.3%, Puzzle 9.6%, Physics 8.8%, Indie 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A clever puzzle-platformer that uses screen-wrapping mechanics to create a surreal, dreamlike experience.

Candle is an adventure with challenging puzzles. Play as Teku, a young novice on a dangerous journey to rescue his tribe's shaman from the evil tribe of the Wakcha. But the way is littered with sinister traps and difficult obstacles.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30.4%, Puzzle 15.9%, Platformer 13.7%, Indie 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This hand-drawn puzzle-platformer features a unique art style and a focus on environmental interaction that feels very similar to Eternal Hope.

You are his last hope. The only one who can rescue him. Delve deep into the dreams of Luke Williams, a man diagnosed with depression, unfold the heartbreaking story of his life and prevent him from... fading away.

Why similar: Emotional 20.4%, Puzzle Platformer 17.7%, Story Rich 15%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Atmospheric 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-focused adventure explores the psyche of a character, providing a deeply personal and emotional experience.

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 28.9%, Platformer 13.1%, Puzzle 11.3%, Horror 9.8%, Story Rich 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: While darker, this game excels at environmental storytelling through puzzle-platforming, creating a tense and emotional atmosphere.

Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.

Why similar: Emotional 20%, Story Rich 16.6%, Puzzle 11.9%, Adventure 10.5%, Atmospheric 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a masterclass in using gameplay mechanics to convey deep emotional themes of loss and family.

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: Platformer 24.8%, Puzzle Platformer 14.1%, Emotional 9.7%, Story Rich 9.5%, Puzzle 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A charming puzzle-platformer that uses environmental manipulation to tell a story of discovery and change.

Wander a castle built of bitter memories in LOVE ETERNAL, a psychological horror platformer with devious trials and an unsettling, experimental narrative. Find a way out - or live in Shelter forever more.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.2%, Cinematic 17.7%, Platformer 16.6%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Story Rich 10.4%

You are stranded on a strange and peculiar planet. It’s time to embark on your journey and find your way home! Explore a gravity defying and challenging platformer with striking visuals and a captivating story that transports you to a world beyond ours.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 39.9%, Platformer 27.6%, Puzzle 8.2%, Indie 7.9%, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-platformer features a whimsical yet slightly melancholic world that rewards careful exploration and problem-solving.

Ageless is a story driven puzzle platformer where you must alter the age of animals and plant life around you to progress. Play as Kiara, a young girl who braves through heartache and loss as she journeys across a mysterious world to discovers its secrets and herself.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.3%, Platformer 19.4%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Story Rich 9.9%, Emotional 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This platformer features a unique time-manipulation mechanic that forces players to think carefully about their environment.

Awita: Journey of Hope is a captivating side-scrolling metroidvania game that follows the remarkable journey of a courageous girl determined to rescue her village from the clutches of a devastating epidemic.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.8%, Platformer 22%, Story Rich 12.7%, Fantasy 8.2%, Atmospheric 7.3%

Years after a boy genius named Evan disappears, a bizarre letter arrives. Evan wants a girl named Dysis to come find him. As Dysis, you’ll need to solve an intricate series of puzzles to unravel the entire mystery—and bring Evan home.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 33%, Platformer 21.9%, Story Rich 12.1%, Puzzle 10.9%, 2D 5.7%

Escape the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth in this cinematic puzzle platformer. Explore a hauntingly beautiful world, with three playable characters, in one dark, interconnected story.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.3%, Platformer 12.6%, Cinematic 10.6%, Emotional 10.5%, Story Rich 9.7%

Follow a boy's wordless journey as he climbs an ancient tower stretching above the clouds. Fossil Echo is a story-driven, short and challenging 2D platformer with hand drawn visuals. Why, and how did he get there? What will he find at the top?

Why similar: Platformer 36.9%, Great Soundtrack 21.8%, Adventure 16.1%, Indie 14.9%, Action 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging platformer with a focus on movement and a mysterious, story-driven world.

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

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25%, Platformer 17.5%, Story Rich 10.2%, Puzzle 9.7%, Indie 7.8%

OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

Why similar: Story Rich 27.4%, Great Soundtrack 19.3%, Puzzle 16.4%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Indie 8%

Soulless: Ray of Hope is a 2D story-driven platformer focused on atmosphere, exploration, and emotional storytelling in a dark, minimalist world.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.4%, Platformer 19.3%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Puzzle 10.9%, Story Rich 9.4%

Embark on a surrealistic afterlife journey to discover the secrets of the broken and mysterious Plane of Memory in this cinematic adventure with a hint of stealth. Dive into a wonderful voxel world with an intense atmosphere and save the day!

Why similar: Cinematic 21%, Platformer 20.2%, Emotional 15.7%, Story Rich 11.3%, Puzzle 11.2%

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 21.2%, Platformer 14%, Emotional 14%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Story Rich 9.9%

Explore a deeply emotional story about love and sacrifice, and the hope that exists in us all.

Why similar: Adventure 23.6%, Story Rich 21.6%, Indie 21.4%, Great Soundtrack 20%, Atmospheric 13.4%

Musical Metroidvania, with pixel art to die for. Guide orphaned chick 'Birb', on a platform adventure, as he faces off against the denizens of the forest in rhythm-action boss battles. Acclaimed for its gorgeous animation, and heart-warming storytelling, as Birb strives to discover his true origins.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.2%, Platformer 20.3%, Story Rich 11.6%, Puzzle 11.4%, Atmospheric 6.2%

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

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.3%, Platformer 20.9%, Puzzle 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Indie 7.2%

In Nightmare is a narrative-driven horror adventure game combining sneak action with diverse puzzles. It follows a young boy in search for the last hope of love who is working out his own salvation by navigating through his fear.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 48.6%, Story Rich 10.8%, Adventure 10.1%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Exploration 9.1%

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 19.8%, Emotional 17%, Platformer 14.5%, Fantasy 9.3%, Story Rich 8.8%

An atmospheric vehicle adventure that follows the emotional journey of a boy and his ship as he embarks on a voyage to find a new home.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 33.2%, Platformer 22.5%, Emotional 14.2%, Puzzle 11.8%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Restore the Sun’s light and end the Eternal Eclipse in this 2D fast-paced action-platformer game inspired by Peruvian cultures. Explore hand-crafted environments, battle and improve your skills to defeat the Four Keepers that stole the power of the Sun.

Why similar: Platformer 20.2%, Emotional 15.9%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Story Rich 12%, 2D 7.6%

Hazel Sky is a heartfelt adventure about a young engineer facing his destiny and his desires. Fix ramshackle flying machines and jump, climb, swing, and slide through a beautiful, mysterious world.

Why similar: Romance 22%, Emotional 21.4%, Story Rich 15.6%, Puzzle 12.5%, Adventure 9.2%

Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.

Why similar: Platformer 26.1%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Emotional 10.6%, Story Rich 10.2%, Puzzle 6.8%

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 46.8%, Great Soundtrack 17.2%, Adventure 14.3%, Indie 14.1%, 2D 7.5%

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: Puzzle 20.1%, Story Rich 19.2%, Great Soundtrack 16.2%, Adventure 12.6%, Atmospheric 11.6%

Unforgettable You is a contemplating platformer game about love.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 44.3%, Story Rich 31.2%, 2D 7.7%, Indie 6.7%, Adventure 5.4%

Puzzle Flatformer Game Adventures Over Obstacles at a Paper Amusement Park

Why similar: Platformer 30.8%, 2D Platformer 23.2%, Emotional 20.2%, Adventure 12.5%, 2D 7%

An action adventure about a ghost’s journey through the afterlife. Possess enemies and the environment and fend off hostile spirits in pursuit of starry fragments from a past life.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.4%, Cinematic 18.3%, Emotional 14.8%, Puzzle 10.3%, Story Rich 10.2%

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 28.1%, Platformer 21.7%, Emotional 13.1%, Puzzle 10%, Atmospheric 7.2%

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 26.9%, Platformer 18.6%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Puzzle 10.9%, Story Rich 8%

Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.

Why similar: Platformer 36.8%, Puzzle 19.5%, Puzzle Platformer 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Indie 7.9%

Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.

Why similar: Platformer 21.4%, Emotional 14.9%, Puzzle Platformer 14.2%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Puzzle 9.3%

My Memory of Us is a moving fairy tale about friendship and hope in the darkest moments of our times. Enter a hand-crafted, gorgeously animated 2D world full of adventure, exploration, stealth and puzzles. Meet the kids brought up in different worlds and help them survive during times of occupation.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.4%, Platformer 17.7%, Emotional 15%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Story Rich 9.5%

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: Platformer 26.5%, Puzzle Platformer 24.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Adventure 7.1%, Puzzle 6.9%