Games Like My Shadow

An atmospheric puzzle-adventure platformer where a wax child with a lantern for a heart journeys through a ruined world in search of their lost memory.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 14.9%, 3D Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 11%, Surreal 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%

In a world crawling with colossal beings, a boy named Nero sets out on a journey to find the missing girl, Snoa. Use a variety of movement abilities and the surrounding environment to push forward, and at times confront overwhelming horrors, in this cinematic puzzle-platformer, DOSMIC.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 17.4%, 2.5D 17%, Platformer 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Puzzle 8%

Play as a doll trying to help her owner through puberty. Solve puzzles, navigate your environment, and discover journal pages to survive the horrors of growing up.

Why similar: Cinematic 15.7%, 3D Platformer 15.6%, Puzzle Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 12.7%, Puzzle 7.9%

A beloved children’s show character has a crisis of consciousness when the facade of his reality cracks and he peers into a darker truth. Vulnerable and alone for the first time, he stumbles forward into the unknown.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.6%, 2.5D 20.7%, Cinematic 17%, Dark 7.2%, Atmospheric 6.7%

💀🧩🕹️ Beyond The Darkness is a horror adventure game with puzzles where you help little girl Milly battle nightmares in the darkness to find her missing family. You will find yourself in bizarre worlds of memories, distorted by fears, and your only weapon will be the light of a small lamp...

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 14.4%, 2.5D 13.9%, Horror 13.9%, Platformer 9.9%, 3D Platformer 9.6%

Traverse shadows by manipulating light in this 2.5D puzzle platform game. Escape a haunted school as the sibling duo: Skia, who can move across other shadows on the wall, and Lux, who can manipulate the size and placement of shadows for his younger sister to platform across.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.7%, Platformer 15.9%, Surreal 13.6%, Cinematic 11.7%, 2.5D 11.2%

You wake in the seams of a world that shouldn't exist. Breakrooms is a sci-fi horror adventure set in an alternate dimension that will make you question your own reality.

Why similar: 2.5D 16.6%, Puzzle Platformer 15.7%, Cinematic 14.5%, 3D Platformer 11.3%, Surreal 10.4%

Dive into Eona’s dark and strange tale. Survive the castle’s dangers—and Mélusine, the evil fairy who rules over it—for she has waited so long for a soul to torment. Escape this cursed place with your loot, hoping to save your mother.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 15.5%, Cinematic 13.4%, Surreal 10.6%, Dark 8.8%, 2.5D 8.3%

Dive into 'Rust’N Ruin' an atmospheric 3D adventure in a post-apocalyptic steampunk world. Sneak and run through a world where all living creatures have turned against humans. Dodge monsters, and robots; find a way home. Be quick in danger and be clever with puzzles. Brace for boss epic battles.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 17.5%, 3D Platformer 17.4%, Dark 10.3%, Platformer 9.6%, Puzzle 8%

As Nazi forces take his father, equipped only with his imagination and creativity, Emil goes on a journey to find him. Emil: A Hero's Journey is a Cinematic Puzzle-Platformer, combining intense action and creative puzzle solving. inspired by actual testimonies that took place during WW2.

Why similar: 2.5D 20.5%, Cinematic 17.1%, Puzzle Platformer 16.8%, Dark 9%, Platformer 8.4%

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: 2.5D 16.8%, Puzzle Platformer 16.1%, Cinematic 15.3%, Platformer 13%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%

Iris, a light spirit, tends to the color of her world with a prismatic mask. One day, darkness envelops the skies and it begins to vacuum away the colors of her beloved Eden. Set out on a journey together to restore this world by dispersing the iridescence that can be found within.

Why similar: 2.5D 19.2%, Cinematic 15.4%, Puzzle Platformer 14.7%, Platformer 12.3%, Strategy 8.6%

A lonely boy, lost and pursued, is dragged into a corrupted world. Immerse yourself in the dark dystopian world of "glix" with its atmospheric art style and compelling story. Navigate surreal landscapes, solve intricate puzzles, and uncover hidden truths.

Why similar: 2.5D 19.5%, Puzzle Platformer 17.9%, Cinematic 15.4%, Dark 9.8%, Platformer 7.8%

Play as PHi in a mysterious world, where emotionally charged levels reveal past wounds, restore balance and reignite fading hope.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 27.7%, Puzzle Platformer 24.5%, 2.5D 16.7%, Platformer 16%, Puzzle 10.7%

False Calamity is a dark, 2d, narrative-driven platformer combining challenging puzzles and intense action. Experience the ominous story and immerse yourself in the unsettling atmosphere set after the supposed calamity of the world.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.6%, Platformer 13.6%, Dark 12.6%, Cinematic 10.6%, Puzzle 8.9%

Jump, glide and dash your way to the top of the mountain in this 3D adventure platformer set in an open and enchanting valley!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 20%, Puzzle Platformer 19.8%, Cinematic 19.5%, Platformer 16.3%, Adventure 6.6%

Finding summer - a three-dimensional platformer about a kid named Aki, whose nostalgia for the past summer forced him to go on an unforgettable adventure - in search of summer! On the way to his goal, he will meet not only many dangers, but also make new friends.

Why similar: 2.5D 22.4%, Platformer 15.2%, 3D Platformer 15.1%, Puzzle Platformer 14.1%, Puzzle 8%

In a fractured world where nature and machines collide, a deer must uncover the truth behind his mysterious surroundings, and his own origins. Stalhart is a cinematic adventure game, a moving tale of instinct and courage.

Why similar: 2.5D 21.7%, Cinematic 18.2%, Puzzle Platformer 17.1%, Platformer 10%, Stylized 8.3%

A hero, but alone, A magnet doll finds himself drawn into THE DARK SIDE WITHIN. Mr. Mag is a puzzle-adventure. Use magnetic power not to conquer, but to survive. To search. To remember what it means to be pulled—by something more than instinct.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 23.8%, Puzzle Platformer 21.7%, Platformer 14.7%, Puzzle 9.9%, Cinematic 8.8%

Shadow's Light is an atmospheric 3D puzzle platformer about a child refugee and their shadow, trying to survive across two different planes of existence, while solving puzzles by travelling across multiple universes, and traversing levels by casting physically interactable shadows.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19%, 3D Platformer 18.2%, Platformer 13.8%, Surreal 12.4%, Puzzle 8.9%

A SHORT puzzle-platformer where almost all technology has gained consciousness and taken control. You, as a robot, have the mission of finding what would be the last hope to save the humans who are now off-world.

Why similar: 2.5D 23.8%, Puzzle Platformer 17.5%, Platformer 12%, Strategy 10.6%, 3D Platformer 9.4%

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: 2.5D 15.4%, Puzzle Platformer 15.1%, 3D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%

Quandary is a 2D puzzle platformer where you navigate puzzles with two separate characters, each embodying a side of your conscience and moving in opposite directions, Can you find harmony within this inner chaos and solve puzzles that seem impossible?

Why similar: Cinematic 19.8%, Platformer 16.8%, Puzzle Platformer 14.1%, Puzzle 11.1%, Dark 8.9%

Wake up in a shifting world of forgotten memories that watches you back. Uncover the truth behind a reality where every escape leads to another nightmare. Something is wrong with this world… and somehow, you are part of it. A journey that you may never return from.

Why similar: 2.5D 20.1%, Puzzle Platformer 16.1%, Surreal 11.2%, Dark 8.6%, Stylized 8.3%

The Earth is sick and we are the disease. All hope rests on Gaia, a powerful being born from mother nature’s last breath. Use her abilities to alter the environment, escape from dangerous creatures, solve thoughtful puzzles and survive in this dying world.

Why similar: 2.5D 21.2%, Platformer 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Puzzle Platformer 11.3%, Puzzle 10.3%

GREENFIELD is a story driven puzzle-platformer set in a lonely atmospheric world. Embark the surreal depths of a fractured mind and a forgotten island facility in search of answers to a haunting mystery.

Why similar: 2.5D 20.1%, Puzzle Platformer 15.5%, Dark 10.9%, Puzzle 10.4%, Horror 9.4%

Rescue teddy is a single player platform game where you step into the feet of Timmy, a boy who must recover his Teddy bear from the nightmares, but he will not be alone, Twine will accompany you on your adventure, allowing you to alternate between this world of nightmares and dreams.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 24%, Puzzle Platformer 22%, Platformer 19.8%, Adventure 10.9%, Surreal 9.7%

Substantia Cana is an indie, puzzle-platform game with rich story. The game takes place in a stylized, abstract environment.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 29.1%, Puzzle Platformer 19.8%, Puzzle 12.5%, Platformer 12.2%, Stylized 11.7%

Dark Light is a single-player 3D puzzle game. Levels present physical obstacles that must be conquered by moving beams of light that create solid platforms, allowing the player to maneuverer themselves towards the exit.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 25.4%, Puzzle Platformer 22.9%, Platformer 15%, Strategy 12.5%, Puzzle 10.1%

Story flatformer about a girl's journey to escape from a museum called Hell. Will she be able to escape hell by passing the bosses who represent the seven sins in hell with Karma Gauge....

Why similar: 3D Platformer 19.7%, Puzzle Platformer 18.6%, 2.5D 17.9%, Platformer 16.7%, Puzzle 11.3%

Requiem stars Isaiah, as he relives his memories and must defeat the demons that inhabit himself. Delving through surreal realms pocketed throughout the cathedral, Isaiah must confront his deadly sins by warding them off in unique worlds and boss battles.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 21.9%, Puzzle Platformer 20.7%, Platformer 18.1%, Puzzle 11.9%, Adventure 10.3%

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

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 34.7%, Platformer 16.5%, Dark 12.1%, Puzzle 10.6%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Nachtmahr is a third-person adventure where you play as a magical unicorn, exploring five realms filled with puzzles, collectibles, and secrets. Uncover a poetic story as you journey through a world of wonder and magic.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 19.8%, Platformer 17.8%, Puzzle Platformer 16.3%, Puzzle 10.5%, Adventure 9.8%

Jump, glide, grab and throw items, push objects, make new friends and defeat your fears in dialogue-based battles to escape from the adorable nightmare island.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.2%, 3D Platformer 16.3%, Platformer 14.5%, Horror 10.1%, Puzzle 8.6%

A dark and Moody 2.5D, story-driven action puzzle game based on a child with a worrying view of the world.

Why similar: 2.5D 20.2%, Puzzle Platformer 18.3%, Dark 13.4%, Mystery 11.5%, Platformer 9.9%

In "Screech," play as Astrix, exploring The Academy's secrets. Use a compass to travel through time, solve puzzles, and uncover the past. Collect gears and shards to activate a machine that captures knowledge in a "Screech." Discover the mysteries in this captivating puzzle platformer.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 21.9%, Puzzle Platformer 20.5%, Platformer 20%, Puzzle 11.7%, Adventure 11.1%

Is this world ruined by environmental pollution just a nightmare? Or is it our future?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.9%, Dark 13.4%, Adventure 10.7%, Platformer 10.6%, Cinematic 10.2%

The Old Ones is an action-adventure game about the mysterious disappearance of old civilizations and it's relation to greater beings, it takes you to amazing places filled with well-designed puzzles, creatures to fight, ancient ruins to explore and much more surprises waiting for your discovery!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 17.3%, 3D Platformer 14.6%, Cinematic 14.3%, Puzzle 10%, Stylized 8.9%

HOPE is a cinematic puzzle-adventure about a boy lost after a shipwreck. Explore a mysterious island, solve environmental puzzles, and survive against the odds - only to discover that escape isn’t what it seems.

Why similar: 2.5D 22.7%, 3D Platformer 22.7%, Strategy 16.9%, Cinematic 16.4%, Adventure 10.7%

Rapture - The Beginning is an atmospheric adventure puzzle game in which you play as a famous archeologist and explorer who is venturing through an ancient temple in the desert, using his skills to overcome the traps, enemies and all obstacles in his way in search for the great ancient treasure

Why similar: Platformer 17.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Puzzle 10.6%, Dark 10.4%, Puzzle Platformer 9.9%

Dreamcatchers, the fight of a Lunar mother and her daughter against Dream Thieves. It is an epic fantasy 3D Puzzle Platform game that deals with the magical world of dreams in the form of mini games.

Why similar: 2.5D 17%, Puzzle Platformer 15.6%, 3D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 12.4%, Puzzle 7.9%

Rumbral is a dark, puzzle platformer set in a seemingly forgotten world. Find your way in this desolated place while trying to recover your memories and find out who you really are.

Why similar: 2.5D 21%, Puzzle Platformer 15.2%, Platformer 15.2%, Dark 10.5%, Puzzle 9%

The game will immerse you in an incredibly exciting story, the main character of which is a very good-natured character named Bloba. One day, walking with his pet Kaklya, Bloba made a decision, the consequences of which turned out to be completely unpredictable, based on this, our adventure begins.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.6%, 3D Platformer 20.6%, Platformer 10.7%, Puzzle 9.9%, Horror 8.1%

Step into the shoes of Maris, a lone child trapped at sea. Surrounded by eerie creatures, you'll need to outwit dangers and solve puzzles to survive. But the island ahead holds secrets darker than you can imagine. Will escape truly mean freedom?

Why similar: Cinematic 17.3%, 2.5D 14.4%, Surreal 10.3%, Dark 9.6%, Horror 8.7%

Aftertaste is a 2.5D indie platformer game where you play as Tami, the tongue of a burned-out chef, Keh, and rediscover her lost passion. Let’s embark on a journey of regaining her taste through adventure and puzzles!

Why similar: 2.5D 27.6%, Puzzle Platformer 25.5%, Adventure 10.6%, Surreal 9.7%, Stylized 8%

A 3D puzzle-platformer where you control two characters in different locations, each facing their own challenges. Navigate through obstacles, solve interconnected puzzles, and coordinate their actions carefully — every move to help one could put the other in danger.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 25.3%, Puzzle Platformer 24.1%, Platformer 17.2%, Puzzle 10%, Adventure 6.7%

PATCHED is about a lonely, abandoned doll who awakens in an empty, decrepit factory. In search of answers, they begin to explore the factory and piece themselves back together, encountering other dolls along the way.

Why similar: 2.5D 26.6%, 3D Platformer 25.1%, Platformer 20.8%, Adventure 11.7%, Mystery 7.7%

Lamplight is a 3D mind-bending puzzle platformer where you defy gravity and warp your perception. Navigate a labyrinth of rooms where walls become floors, ceilings become pathways, and time bends unexpectedly. Unravel the secrets hidden within this distorted world - are you ready to be challenged?

Why similar: 3D Platformer 19.7%, Puzzle Platformer 19.1%, Cinematic 17.3%, Platformer 16.5%, Surreal 9.9%

A cooperative puzzle adventure where a small flame and a girl journey together through the night. Guided by light, they brave wind and rain to reach the shrine.

Why similar: 2.5D 28.1%, Puzzle Platformer 26.4%, Puzzle 13.9%, Adventure 12.5%, Stylized 11.9%

A lonely kid desperately tries to escape his dark world. (Part 2)

Why similar: 2.5D 19.7%, Puzzle Platformer 18.1%, Cinematic 13.9%, Platformer 11.7%, Dark 10.4%

You have 9 hours to find your way out and defeat The Unherd. Are you up for the challenge?

Why similar: 3D Platformer 17.8%, Puzzle Platformer 17.5%, Platformer 14.7%, Strategy 10.1%, Stylized 9%

Escape: Immersion is a horror adventure inspired by Inside and Little Nightmares. An atmospheric survival adventure with puzzles, platforming, and unpredictable challenges inside a collapsing underwater lab.

Why similar: 2.5D 30%, Platformer 14.3%, Cinematic 14.1%, 3D Platformer 12.9%, Adventure 8.3%

The House of Hikmah is a fully voice-acted, narrative-driven 3D adventure game exploring grief, legacy and the search for answers after profound loss. Solve puzzles, encounter historical scholars of the Islamic Golden Age, and uncover timeless lessons in a beautifully imagined House of Wisdom.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 17.2%, Puzzle Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 15.7%, Cinematic 12.2%, Puzzle 10.4%

A Tale of Paper: Refolded is a puzzle-platformer that tells the story of Line, a magical character made of paper who can use origami to change its shape. Transform into a frog, a rocket, a bird and more as Line embarks on an emotional journey to fulfill the dream of its creator.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.2%, 3D Platformer 17%, 2.5D 12.7%, Adventure 11.5%, Platformer 11.1%

Climatic side scroller where history plot intermingles with Slavic legends, Second World War, and paranormal activity. Solve complex puzzles, do some platforming, interact with various characters, discover their unclear motives, and be a part of the dark and forgotten mystery.

Why similar: 2.5D 18.7%, Puzzle Platformer 18.4%, Platformer 13.7%, Dark 9.3%, Surreal 8.8%

Mirror Traveller is a unique hidden object game. Players search for mirrors in ruins and mazes, find another self in the mirror, and travel between different worlds in a sci-fi narrative.

Why similar: 2.5D 23.1%, Puzzle Platformer 21.7%, Platformer 19.4%, Puzzle 11.4%, Adventure 10.7%