Games Like Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)

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 25.6%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Adventure 9.2%, Puzzle Platformer 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares a deep emotional bond between characters and a stunning, atmospheric world that mirrors the journey found in Never Alone.

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: Atmospheric 20.5%, Local Co-Op 17.8%, Story Rich 14%, Adventure 13%, Puzzle 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Like Never Alone, it utilizes a unique cooperative-style mechanic to tell a poignant, wordless story about a journey through a harsh landscape.

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: Platformer 19.1%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Puzzle Platformer 14%, Atmospheric 11%, Side Scroller 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This cinematic puzzle-platformer features a companion-based dynamic and a beautiful, hand-painted world that feels very similar to the Nuna and Fox experience.

“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.

Why similar: Platformer 28.9%, Great Soundtrack 20.2%, Atmospheric 17.4%, Story Rich 8.6%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a masterclass in atmospheric platforming with a deeply moving story and a beautiful, nature-focused environment.

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 43.9%, Co-op 18.4%, Local Multiplayer 7.4%, Platformer 7.3%, Puzzle 7%

Why You'll Like It: It is a quintessential cooperative puzzle-platformer that emphasizes teamwork and emotional storytelling within a natural setting.

Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.

Why similar: Atmospheric 26.8%, Great Soundtrack 23.4%, Co-op 15.3%, Adventure 12.2%, Indie 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same wordless, atmospheric storytelling and sense of awe as players traverse a vast, beautiful, and mysterious landscape.

A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24%, Atmospheric 23%, Puzzle 16.9%, Adventure 12.9%, Platformer 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This adventure game focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving within an atmospheric, emotional narrative that explores themes of loss and discovery.

Spirit of the North is a single-player 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. Play as an ordinary red fox whose story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox.

Why similar: Adventure 25.3%, Indie 23.8%, Atmospheric 14%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Puzzle 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: Playing as a fox in a beautiful, Nordic-inspired landscape makes this a perfect thematic match for the animal-companion aspect of the seed game.

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: Female Protagonist 20.9%, Atmospheric 17.9%, Great Soundtrack 17.8%, Platformer 14.8%, Indie 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: An artistic masterpiece that uses platforming and puzzles to convey a powerful emotional journey through a changing, symbolic world.

Blanc is an artistic cooperative adventure that follows the journey of a wolf cub and a fawn stranded in a vast, snowy wilderness. They must come together in an unlikely partnership to find their families.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 46.8%, Co-op 16.9%, Atmospheric 16.2%, Adventure 7.8%, Indie 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This cooperative adventure focuses on the bond between two animals, mirroring the collaborative spirit and gentle puzzle-solving of Never Alone.

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 28.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Puzzle Platformer 13.7%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer where you manipulate the environment and seasons to progress, capturing a similar nature-centric gameplay loop.

Experience the wild as a badger sheltering your cubs from harm. On your journey, you will be stalked by birds of prey, encounter perils of the night, cross fierce rivers, escape forest fires and face the looming threat of starvation. Food is to be found, but is there enough for everyone?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.7%, Atmospheric 19.2%, Nature 15.4%, Cute 11.4%, Adventure 10%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the raw, emotional struggle of nature and survival, emphasizing the protective bond between a parent and their offspring.

Run, climb and glide your way through a dark Nordic forest and explore its living, breathing ecosystem filled with secrets and mystical creatures. Become Fe and discover a world that you will never want to leave.

Why similar: Atmospheric 33.8%, Puzzle 30.3%, Adventure 14.5%, Action 11.5%, Cute 6%

Why You'll Like It: A nature-focused exploration game where you interact with the environment through song, capturing a similar sense of wonder and connection to the wild.

Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.6%, Atmospheric 21.6%, Story Rich 16.3%, Nature 14.1%, Cute 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: It allows you to explore a vast, nature-filled world through the eyes of various animals, focusing on discovery and the history of a fallen civilization.

Assemble your team of three from seven unlikely adventurers, then descend into the mysterious depths to explore The Cave!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 33%, Platformer 23.1%, Adventure 8.6%, Puzzle 7.8%, Local Multiplayer 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A character-driven puzzle-platformer that uses environmental storytelling to reveal the backstories of its diverse cast.

A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 40.7%, Atmospheric 17.9%, Adventure 12.6%, Nature 10.1%, Story Rich 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong female protagonist and deep cultural themes, blending exploration with a narrative centered on healing and the spirit world.

A beautiful, 3rd-person exploration game centered around two parallel stories: a fox trying to find her missing family, and a son reconnecting with his estranged father in Alaska. Uncover artifacts from the son's life as he becomes intertwined in the fox’s journey towards The First Tree.

Why similar: Atmospheric 30.1%, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Story Rich 14.7%, Adventure 12.3%, Indie 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This emotional exploration game parallels the themes of family and nature, focusing on a fox searching for its lost family.

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

Why similar: Platformer 26.2%, Atmospheric 22.4%, Cute 11.3%, Puzzle Platformer 8.6%, Indie 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This relaxing puzzle-platformer features a beautiful, hand-painted world and a gentle pace that emphasizes environmental storytelling.

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: Platformer 28.7%, Puzzle Platformer 15%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Indie 10.4%, Puzzle 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric puzzle-platformer that focuses on the protagonist's journey of self-discovery through a changing world.

Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.

Why similar: Atmospheric 46.6%, Story Rich 24.8%, Adventure 24.2%, Singleplayer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Inspired by Nordic folklore, this atmospheric adventure balances beautiful environments with emotional, story-driven encounters.

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: Platformer 19.7%, Female Protagonist 19.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Local Co-Op 15.3%, Atmospheric 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, story-rich adventure featuring a female protagonist and a unique art style that feels like a playable fairy tale.

The best-selling Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D! Join three iconic heroes as they set off on a quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes to save the world from the Nightmare Prince’s shadows.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 33%, Puzzle Platformer 12%, Platformer 11.9%, Local Multiplayer 8.9%, Co-op 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A polished puzzle-platformer that excels in cooperative play and features a vibrant, fantasy-inspired world.

A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.

Why similar: Platformer 24.5%, Puzzle Platformer 17.6%, Atmospheric 13.8%, Story Rich 10.4%, Puzzle 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A solo-developed atmospheric adventure that focuses on puzzle-solving and exploration in a world filled with strange and wonderful creatures.

CONTRAST is a puzzle/platform game where you can move between a fantastic 3D world and a mysterious shadowy universe in 2D in the blink of an eye. Delve into a dreamlike and surreal 1920s world, inspired by the performance art world of vaudeville and film noir, and cradled by a smooth and sultry jazz ambiance.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.1%, Platformer 23.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Puzzle 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique puzzle-platforming mechanic involving shadows and a strong, atmospheric narrative featuring a female protagonist.

A Tropical Open-World adventure. Climb, glide, swim, and sail your boat around a beautiful archipelago in this physics-driven sandbox. Take control of any animal or object you can find, and Jam on your fully playable Ukulele.

Why similar: Platformer 36.6%, Puzzle Platformer 23.3%, Story Rich 13.7%, Adventure 13%, Cute 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world adventure deeply rooted in cultural inspiration and nature, allowing for unique exploration mechanics.

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

Why similar: Platformer 18.1%, Puzzle Platformer 13.4%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Indie 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, story-driven adventure that explores dark themes through a unique artistic lens.

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: Platformer 19%, Puzzle Platformer 12.5%, Indie 11.7%, Adventure 10.4%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-platformer follows a mother's quest to find her children, emphasizing emotional stakes and environmental navigation.

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a blistering hardcore platformer with contrasting worlds.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.3%, Platformer 17.7%, Female Protagonist 14%, Local Multiplayer 11.7%, Side Scroller 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A platformer featuring a female protagonist that uses a world-shifting mechanic to solve puzzles and navigate challenges.

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: Local Co-Op 28.2%, Platformer 19.7%, Puzzle Platformer 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Co-op 6.2%

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

Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.1%, Platformer 23.6%, Puzzle Platformer 17%, Co-op 9.6%, Puzzle 6.1%

“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 24.4%, Great Soundtrack 23.2%, Atmospheric 15.3%, Story Rich 8.8%, Puzzle Platformer 6.2%

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: Female Protagonist 31.3%, Puzzle Platformer 16.3%, Indie 11.5%, Adventure 11.1%, Atmospheric 11%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric adventure game that follows a girl's growth and journey through a mysterious tower.

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 22.2%, Atmospheric 14.4%, Puzzle 12.8%, Puzzle Platformer 10.9%, Co-op 9.1%

As a powerful Lynx, you will make your way through vast open landscapes. In the harsh tundra, you will raise and strengthen your cubs by mastering your skills for hunting prey. Do everything you can to prepare your little ones for the vicious entities dwelling in the wilderness.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.7%, Atmospheric 16.2%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Nature 11%, Story Rich 9.7%

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: Female Protagonist 24.7%, Atmospheric 16.5%, Story Rich 13.6%, Puzzle 10.9%, Nature 10.3%

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: Platformer 25%, Puzzle Platformer 18.7%, Local Co-Op 18%, Indie 8.7%, Adventure 6.8%

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: Local Co-Op 25.1%, Platformer 13.8%, Co-op 12.1%, Puzzle 8.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%

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 38.4%, Co-op 16.9%, Platformer 14.9%, Puzzle 7%, Puzzle Platformer 5.3%

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: Atmospheric 19%, Puzzle Platformer 16.8%, Puzzle 15.8%, Story Rich 14.4%, Cute 11.5%

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power is a platforming game of action, puzzles and adventure, and the sequel to the award winning Trine and Trine 2. Reunite with the three heroes in an all-new adventure, now for the first time in full 3D!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 29%, Puzzle Platformer 15.2%, Platformer 13.3%, Local Multiplayer 9.4%, Co-op 9%

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: Platformer 23%, Puzzle Platformer 17.9%, Atmospheric 14.1%, Story Rich 11%, 2.5D 9.1%

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 35.6%, Platformer 15.7%, Co-op 6.9%, Indie 6.8%, Puzzle Platformer 6.4%

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 32.9%, Story Rich 20.8%, Great Soundtrack 20.4%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Indie 6.1%

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: Platformer 43.3%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Indie 10.5%, Adventure 8%, Side Scroller 6.1%

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 29.1%, Platformer 14.2%, Local Multiplayer 11.8%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Puzzle Platformer 10.3%

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 36.9%, Platformer 14.1%, Puzzle Platformer 11.8%, Co-op 8.9%, Side Scroller 8.4%

Epistory immerses you in an atmospheric action/adventure game where you play a girl riding a giant fox who fights an insectile corruption from an origami world. As you progress and explore this world, the story literally unfolds and the mysteries of the magic power of the words are revealed.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.3%, Atmospheric 17.5%, Story Rich 16.5%, Adventure 10.8%, Indie 9.4%

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 39.7%, Platformer 15.7%, Puzzle Platformer 13.3%, Local Multiplayer 11.8%, Co-op 9.2%

Submerged is a third-person combat-free game in which you explore a mysterious flooded city and discover the beauty of desolation in vast outdoor environments. You take on the role of Miku, a young girl who has brought her wounded brother to the city in their small fishing boat.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.5%, Atmospheric 19%, Nature 15%, Adventure 9%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%

Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.

Why similar: Platformer 24.7%, Great Soundtrack 19%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Indie 7.4%, Puzzle Platformer 6.9%

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Atmospheric 37.8%, Story Rich 17.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Adventure 11.1%, Puzzle 9.7%

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 17.3%, Atmospheric 17.2%, Platformer 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Puzzle 8.4%

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 31.5%, Great Soundtrack 21.2%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Story Rich 9.2%, Adventure 6.4%

Two best friends, one wild adventure. Join best friends Nunu and Willump on an adventure across the frozen wilds of the Freljord. Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story is a single-player story adventure developed by Tequila Works.

Why similar: Story Rich 22.3%, Puzzle Platformer 22.1%, Adventure 18.7%, Puzzle 17.3%, Cute 9.5%

Take control of Lara and her new partner Totec, a Mayan tribesman, and uncover the ancient artifact known as the "Mirror of Smoke" in this all new action adventure game.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 36%, Female Protagonist 14%, Platformer 12.4%, Co-op 10.2%, Adventure 6.9%

“Probably the best downloadable title on the market right now.” 9/10 – Eurogamer.se

Why similar: Platformer 43.9%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Indie 8.4%, Adventure 6.5%

The rhythm of nature is in danger! You are Áilu, a young Sámi whose ordinary reindeer herding day turns into an adventure. Learn the old ways of the Noaidis, Sámi Healers. Harness the powers of the Noaidi Drum and the Familiar Spirits to fight against a disorder spreading across the land!

Why similar: Platformer 27%, Story Rich 19.9%, Adventure 16.8%, Indie 16.3%, Puzzle 9.8%

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

Why similar: Platformer 39.8%, Adventure 16.5%, Puzzle Platformer 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Atmospheric 7.5%

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: Platformer 42.9%, Puzzle Platformer 12.4%, Puzzle 11.3%, Indie 8.1%, Side Scroller 6.5%

Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29%, Adventure 20.1%, Atmospheric 14.8%, Puzzle 13.3%, Story Rich 11%