Games Like Monolight

Night Lights is a relaxing puzzle platformer where you manipulate light and shadow to guide a small robot through a calm, atmospheric world.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 40.9%, 2D Platformer 32%, Puzzle 18.6%, 2D 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the light-manipulation mechanics and 2D puzzle-platforming focus of the seed game.

Light up the world! As Plug, you are charged with restoring the expansive Amp-Tree-System, and thwarting an enigmatic intruder.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 49.3%, Puzzle 15.5%, Indie 15.4%, Adventure 14.1%, 2D 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist platformer where illuminating the environment is the primary goal and mechanic.

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 31.8%, Indie 29.4%, Puzzle Platformer 18.3%, Puzzle 16.2%, 2D 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features clever puzzle-platforming mechanics that force the player to rethink their surroundings.

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

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 53%, Puzzle 15.6%, Indie 13.7%, Adventure 10.2%, 2D 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric 2D puzzle-platformer shares the dark, silhouette-heavy aesthetic and environmental puzzle-solving focus.

In the dark and mysterious world of Closure, only what you see exists. Manipulate lights to phase objects in and out of reality in this multiple-award-winning puzzle game. Play as a strange spider-like demon who explores the stories of three human characters through beautiful, eerie environments such as a decrepit factory, a murky...

Why similar: Puzzle 34.2%, Puzzle Platformer 33%, Indie 22.8%, 2D 7.1%, Singleplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of light and shadow mechanics where the environment only exists where there is light.

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

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 32.7%, Puzzle 19.2%, Adventure 18.5%, Indie 17%, 2D 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A color-based puzzle-platformer that changes the environment based on the player's choices, similar to light-based navigation.

Blink into a world of after-images, where you can walk on light. Solve puzzles by manipulating lights and blinking between worlds. Explore hand drawn landscapes while uncovering the secrets behind this strange power.

Why similar: Adventure 56.8%, Indie 43.2%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D puzzle-platformer that emphasizes navigation and movement in a minimalist setting.

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 41.4%, Indie 31.8%, Puzzle Platformer 13.2%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, 2D 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D puzzle-platformer that features unique character-splitting mechanics and high-quality environmental design.

Courier of the Crypts is a 2D puzzle adventure game where you have to survive as a Courier on his first errand to the ominous crypts. Main tool to achieve the mission is a Magic Torch which you use to illuminate your path, defend from darkness and solve puzzles - it must never run out!

Why similar: Adventure 48.1%, Indie 27.4%, Puzzle 18.8%, Singleplayer 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure game where managing your light source is essential for survival in dark, maze-like environments.

What if someone knew your mind better than you did? The Swapper is an award-winning, narrative driven puzzle game set in the furthest reaches of space.

Why similar: Puzzle 35.6%, Puzzle Platformer 30.2%, Indie 15.8%, Adventure 11.4%, 2D 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-platformer that relies on unique mechanics to navigate complex, dark environments.

A 2D puzzle-platformer where you light your way through the darkness. Play as the Light, exploring an abandoned civilization where you find a suit of armor that seems to have magical properties. Suit up using the powers of the suit to channel your light magic to see what this strange place hides.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 34.8%, 2D Platformer 29.7%, Adventure 14.7%, Puzzle 12.9%, 2D 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D puzzle-platformer that centers on exploration and light-based mechanics.

Endorlight is rogue-like game in which you have to find a way out to the next level. Each level contains a new and tougher enemies. Used your axe, bow or whip to defeat them! Collect gold, goes to higher levels and kill many enemies as possible and be the best on Steam Leaderboar

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.1%, Adventure 20.8%, 2D Platformer 20.3%, Indie 16.4%, 2D 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: An indie platformer that captures a similar dark, atmospheric tone and puzzle-focused gameplay.

This is a puzzle game with twenty small mazes. They're good mazes, though.

Why similar: Puzzle 40%, Adventure 22.7%, Indie 16.3%, 2D 15.8%, Singleplayer 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist puzzle experience that focuses on navigating compact, maze-like environments.

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 33.4%, 2D Platformer 23.2%, Adventure 14.6%, Puzzle 14%, Indie 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric puzzle-platformer that shares the same sense of mystery and linear progression.

Guide a group of rectangles through 120 levels, using their different skills together to overcome a series of obstacles in each environment. Discover the human-made story of the first sentient artificial intelligences with Danny Wallace’s BAFTA-winning narration.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 36%, 2D Platformer 28.3%, Adventure 12%, Indie 11.9%, 2D 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist puzzle-platformer that uses simple shapes to tell a compelling story through platforming challenges.

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: Puzzle Platformer 26.6%, Indie 25%, Adventure 22.1%, Puzzle 13.1%, 2D 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric 2D platformer that uses color and light to guide the player through emotional puzzle-filled environments.

Skala is a puzzle game about changing the scale of the world.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 44.7%, Adventure 20.6%, Puzzle 19%, Indie 7.8%, 2D 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A logic-based puzzle-platformer that requires careful planning to navigate 2D environments.

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 31.1%, Puzzle 25.7%, Indie 18.2%, Adventure 12.2%, 2D 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that utilizes magnetism mechanics to navigate complex, non-linear levels.

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 47.6%, 2D Platformer 22.4%, Puzzle 14.6%, Indie 9.7%, 2D 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic puzzle-platformer that introduces time-manipulation mechanics to solve intricate environmental puzzles.

Are you ready to investigate a mysterious occurrence at a remote lighthouse? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game.

Why similar: Adventure 36.6%, Puzzle 30.8%, Indie 29.3%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-adventure that shares the dark, mysterious tone of the seed game.

Embark on a journey through tunnels, caves and ancient temples, solving puzzles and fighting all kinds of hostile creatures. Be smart - avoid traps and think carefully. They say it doesn't hurt ;)

Why similar: 2D Platformer 38.4%, Puzzle Platformer 29.4%, Puzzle 18.3%, Indie 7.5%, 2D 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art 2D platformer that focuses on simple, satisfying puzzle-platforming loops.

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 28.1%, Adventure 27.7%, Puzzle Platformer 26.9%, 2D Platformer 7.8%, Singleplayer 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based puzzle-platformer that focuses on atmospheric exploration and creative movement.

Explore an abandoned facility on the planet you've crashlanded, solving puzzles with strange plants along the way.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30.5%, 2D Platformer 25.4%, Adventure 19.3%, Puzzle 16.1%, 2D 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D puzzle-platformer that adds a layer of survival and resource management to its navigation.

Pikuniku is an absurdly wonderful puzzle-exploration game that takes place in a strange but playful world where not everything is as happy as it seems. Help peculiar characters overcome struggles, uncover a deep state conspiracy, and start a little revolution in this delightful dystopian adventure!

Why similar: Adventure 25.2%, Puzzle 24.1%, Indie 20.6%, Puzzle Platformer 20.2%, 2D 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical puzzle-platformer that emphasizes exploration and simple, fun mechanics.

2D puzzle platforming adventure with a heavy story about life and psychology told without words.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 42.4%, Adventure 26.9%, Indie 21.3%, 2D 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D puzzle-platformer that focuses on atmosphere and simple, effective puzzle design.

VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?

Why similar: 2D Platformer 50.6%, Indie 24.4%, 2D 10%, Adventure 6.9%, Puzzle 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D platformer that uses gravity-flipping mechanics to navigate complex, maze-like levels.

Visibility is a platformer that is completely dark until you place your lights. Each level has a limited set of lights which you must strategically place around the level in order to illuminate your path to the exit.

Why similar: Indie 100%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist 2D platformer that focuses on navigation and environmental awareness.

Chromatic Conundrum is a first person puzzle game where you manipulate light. Combine different colors and form shadows to illuminate your way through an enigmatic world.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 43.3%, Puzzle 26%, Adventure 18.3%, Indie 9.4%, Singleplayer 3.1%

A simple casual game where you light up floor tiles in a level in order to go to the next level.

Why similar: Puzzle 61.6%, Indie 23.6%, Singleplayer 14.8%

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: Puzzle Platformer 44.4%, 2D Platformer 21%, Puzzle 16.6%, Indie 11.4%, 2D 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that uses weight-shifting mechanics to navigate obstacles in a 2D space.

Toki Tori 2+ may look cute, but it’s a challenging puzzle adventure game. Whistle and stomp are the only moves you need to solve increasingly complex puzzles, as you go anywhere, anytime on a lush forest island!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 41.4%, Adventure 17.9%, Puzzle 17.1%, Indie 11%, 2D 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy puzzle-platformer that relies on environmental interaction rather than traditional tools.

Indie Puzzle Game

Why similar: Adventure 53.5%, Indie 46.5%

Flightless is a tile-based puzzle adventure game. Navigate your way through a series of floating islands, each presenting a curious puzzle. A minimalist art style and calming piano soundtrack complement senses of wonder and discovery.

Why similar: Adventure 46.4%, Indie 33.7%, Puzzle 19.9%

Perspective is an experimental platformer. The player avatar moves in a 2D space that transforms when the player changes perspective in 3D space. The player needs to use this mechanic navigate the 2D avatar to a goal in order to progress from level to level.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 52.2%, Puzzle 31.4%, Indie 16.4%

Gravitia is an adventure game about manipulating gravity to escape a unique world full of mystery.

Why similar: Adventure 48.3%, Puzzle 38.2%, Singleplayer 6.9%, Indie 6.5%

A blocky puzzle platformer adventure.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 39.7%, 2D Platformer 25.4%, Adventure 13.9%, Puzzle 9.8%, Indie 5.8%

A quirky 2D puzzle platformer where your most powerful tool is… the DUDES!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 43.3%, Puzzle 30.8%, Indie 13.1%, 2D 8.5%, Singleplayer 4.3%

The Flaws of Gravity is a first-person puzzle game where you change the direction of gravity to solve puzzles and uncover secrets in a labyrinth.

Why similar: Adventure 44.5%, Indie 37.9%, Puzzle 17.6%

Little Luna is an engaging puzzle-platformer where every step is a race against time! Help little moth to escape the dark and dangerous cave!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 63.8%, Puzzle 29.1%, Singleplayer 7.1%

Adventure through bizarre and intricately made levels in this 2D platformer game.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 50.4%, Adventure 35.8%, 2D 6.6%, Singleplayer 4.3%, Indie 2.9%

Lumin's Path is an atmospheric 3D platformer using light and darkness to impact the world in mysterious ways.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Escape an ancient temple by utilizing its arcane artifacts in an intriguing 2D puzzle plat-former.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 41.3%, 2D Platformer 37.1%, Puzzle 11.8%, 2D 7.9%, Singleplayer 2%

IMAZE.EXE - game where you need to found the way from maze.

Why similar: Adventure 33.9%, Indie 28%, Puzzle 25.9%, 2D 12.2%

Puzzle Flatformer Game Adventures Over Obstacles at a Paper Amusement Park

Why similar: Adventure 41.4%, 2D Platformer 35.3%, Indie 10.1%, 2D 9.9%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Turn On The Light is a minimalist puzzle game.

Why similar: Puzzle 54.1%, Indie 27.5%, 2D 13.5%, Singleplayer 4.9%

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 30.6%, Adventure 25.3%, Indie 20.9%, Puzzle 18%, 2D 4.3%

Cartesian is a unique puzzle-platformer with lasers as its core mechanic. Use lasers to reflect, push, destroy, and more as you search for your lost crew-mates. Dozens of interesting mechanics are introduced through over 70 varied levels.

Why similar: Adventure 56.8%, Indie 43.2%

Be the light.

Why similar: Puzzle 45.4%, Adventure 30.5%, Indie 18.1%, Singleplayer 6%

A minimalist puzzle experience to restore the electricity of the houses after a blackout

Why similar: Puzzle 63.6%, 2D 30.8%, Singleplayer 5.5%

Biphase is a 2D platform jumping game with exploration and puzzles as its core. In the game, the player plays a role who has bipolar disorder, trying to discover and break through the self in the abstract red and black world.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30.1%, 2D Platformer 26.2%, Puzzle 12.6%, Indie 12.5%, Adventure 10%

Hiiro is a 2D platform game focused on ambient exploration and puzzle solving. Discover a grand world filled with mysterious artifacts and forgotten ruins. Become immersed in relaxing gameplay and meditative music. Remain observant as you unravel an explanation for your solitude.

Why similar: Adventure 57.3%, Puzzle Platformer 16.4%, Indie 9.9%, Puzzle 9.1%, 2D 5.3%

A forgotten mining town. Peaceful by day, mysterious by night. Enter the dream and unravel the town’s secrets.

Why similar: Adventure 45%, 2D Platformer 42.1%, 2D 9.3%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Cast into an ancient crypt, survive the horrors that dwell below, and ascend from despair with your unexpected companion in this short 2D puzzle platformer. Take risks to evade the petrifying gaze from beyond the dark.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.5%, 2D Platformer 23.9%, Adventure 18.1%, Puzzle 15.7%, Indie 6.6%

Precision puzzle platformer. Launch a square fairy through 56 deadly levels using only your mouse.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 32.2%, 2D Platformer 29%, Adventure 12.3%, Puzzle 8.5%, 2D 8.1%

Floodcore is a puzzle adventure game in which you explore an ancient civilization in a flooded world, and discover a mysterious power to overcome the temple's challenges.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 39.3%, Puzzle 24.1%, Adventure 23%, Indie 10.3%, Singleplayer 3.3%

You wake up inside a magical cave, can you escape? A nostalgic adventure game <3

Why similar: Adventure 50.1%, Indie 33.4%, Puzzle 16.5%

Embark on a heartwarming journey with your little light friend to solve puzzles and bring light to the mystical realm of Illum.

Why similar: Puzzle 59.7%, Adventure 25.3%, Indie 11.8%, Singleplayer 3.2%

OLI is a short 2D puzzle-platformer game, with a thriller atmosphere. In this game you play as a child who needs to escape from scary monsters while passing through different locations in an inhospitable city. This project is inspired by others games like Limbo and Little Nightmares.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 37.7%, 2D Platformer 26%, Adventure 13.9%, 2D 10%, Puzzle 9.8%

KEEK is a pixel 2D platformer that you could use a special force to change the dimension of objects. Overcome obstacles, disable traps, collect items and face the final challenge.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 74.5%, Indie 19.4%, Singleplayer 6.1%