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 25.7%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Atmospheric 14.1%, Adventure 9%, Puzzle Platformer 9%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares a deep emotional bond between characters and a stunning, atmospheric platforming experience.

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 19.2%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Puzzle Platformer 14.1%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Side Scroller 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a cinematic puzzle-platforming journey with a strong companion mechanic that mirrors the bond 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 20.3%, Local Co-Op 17.8%, Story Rich 14%, Adventure 13.1%, Puzzle 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in using cooperative mechanics to tell a poignant, wordless story about connection.

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 18.5%, Local Multiplayer 7.6%, Platformer 7.2%, Puzzle 7%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels as a cooperative puzzle-platformer that emphasizes teamwork and emotional storytelling.

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: Foxes 26% ★, Platformer 21.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Puzzle Platformer 10.1%, Atmospheric 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A charming puzzle-platformer that uses environmental manipulation and nature-themed aesthetics to drive its narrative.

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: Foxes 42.3% ★, Adventure 14.8%, Indie 13.5%, Great Soundtrack 8%, Atmospheric 8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on nature and exploration through the eyes of an animal, capturing a similar sense of wonder and isolation.

“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 29.6%, Great Soundtrack 20.8%, Atmospheric 17.3%, Story Rich 8.6%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a breathtakingly atmospheric platforming world filled with emotional stakes and beautiful environments.

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 24.4%, Atmospheric 22.6%, Puzzle 17%, Adventure 12.9%, Platformer 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, atmospheric adventure game that relies on environmental puzzles and emotional discovery.

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 14.1%, Puzzle 13%, Puzzle Platformer 11.1%, Co-op 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a delicate, physics-based puzzle-platforming experience centered on themes of memory and family.

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%, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Atmospheric 17.6%, Platformer 15.1%, Indie 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: An emotionally resonant platformer that uses color and art to convey a powerful story of loss and healing.

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 46.9%, Co-op 17.1%, Atmospheric 16%, Adventure 7.9%, Indie 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A purely cooperative, hand-drawn adventure that emphasizes the emotional journey of two unlikely companions.

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

Why similar: Atmospheric 26.4%, Great Soundtrack 24.2%, Co-op 15.2%, Adventure 12.2%, Indie 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same sense of a quiet, atmospheric pilgrimage through a vast and mysterious landscape.

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 18.7%, Puzzle Platformer 17.1%, Puzzle 16.1%, Story Rich 14.3%, Cute 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A gentle, atmospheric puzzle game that focuses on empathy and helping others find their way.

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 28.1%, Platformer 19.9%, Puzzle Platformer 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Co-op 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic cooperative puzzle-platformer that emphasizes character-swapping mechanics to overcome environmental obstacles.

Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached?

Why similar: Platformer 21.3%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Puzzle Platformer 15.1%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Side Scroller 11%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven puzzle-platformer that uses a unique puppet-show aesthetic to tell a story of freedom.

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: Foxes 29.7% ★, Atmospheric 21.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Story Rich 10.2%, Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, emotional exploration game that parallels a fox's journey with a human story of grief.

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 17.9%, Atmospheric 17.5%, Platformer 15.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Puzzle 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a dark, atmospheric puzzle-platforming style to convey a sense of vulnerability and discovery.

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 16.1%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Nature 11%, Story Rich 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the raw, emotional struggle of survival in nature, much like the themes found in Never Alone.

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 19.8%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Local Co-Op 15.2%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a beautiful, painterly art style and a strong female protagonist in a poetic, story-rich adventure.

Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?

Why similar: Platformer 21%, Atmospheric 17.7%, Puzzle Platformer 14.8%, Story Rich 9.9%, Puzzle 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a meditative, atmospheric journey across a desolate landscape that feels both lonely and hopeful.

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

Why similar: Local Co-Op 33.4%, Platformer 23.4%, Adventure 8.6%, Puzzle 7.9%, Local Multiplayer 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A character-driven puzzle-platformer that uses cooperative mechanics to explore the personalities of its protagonists.

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: Platformer 23.9%, Female Protagonist 23.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Puzzle 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique puzzle-platformer that plays with light and shadow to tell a story in a stylized, noir-inspired world.

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 41.1%, Atmospheric 17.6%, Adventure 12.7%, Nature 10%, Story Rich 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich adventure featuring a strong female lead and a focus on restoring balance to a corrupted world.

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: Platformer 20.7%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Puzzle Platformer 14.9%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Atmospheric 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional story-rich game that integrates word-based puzzles into its narrative structure.

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 33.5%, Puzzle 30.5%, Adventure 14.6%, Action 11.6%, Cute 6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric exploration game where you communicate with nature to uncover the secrets of a mysterious forest.

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 36.9%, Puzzle Platformer 23.3%, Story Rich 13.5%, Adventure 13.1%, Cute 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world adventure inspired by New Caledonian culture, focusing on exploration and connection to nature.

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

Why similar: Platformer 18.3%, Puzzle Platformer 13.5%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Indie 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, hand-drawn puzzle-platformer that explores dark, emotional themes through a unique art style.

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

Why similar: Platformer 24.8%, Puzzle Platformer 17.7%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Story Rich 10.3%, Puzzle 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A serene, atmospheric puzzle-platformer that encourages exploration of ancient, mysterious lands.

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 32.4%, Atmospheric 17.3%, Story Rich 16.5%, Adventure 10.9%, Indie 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, story-rich adventure where the world unfolds through typing, creating a unique narrative experience.

Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.5%, Platformer 21.4%, Atmospheric 14.4%, Puzzle Platformer 14.4%, Story Rich 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A meditative, exploration-focused game that emphasizes the journey and discovery over traditional combat.

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 25.2%, Platformer 23.7%, Puzzle Platformer 17.1%, Co-op 9.5%, 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 24.5%, Great Soundtrack 23.6%, Atmospheric 15%, Story Rich 8.6%, Puzzle Platformer 6.2%

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 34.4%, Puzzle Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 12.5%, Local Multiplayer 9.3%, Co-op 7.8%

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 28.9%, Puzzle Platformer 15.1%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Indie 10.2%, Puzzle 9.9%

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 29.8%, Atmospheric 19.1%, Nature 15.4%, Cute 11.4%, Adventure 10.2%

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 38.5%, Co-op 16.7%, Platformer 15%, Puzzle 7%, Puzzle Platformer 5.3%

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%, Platformer 13.7%, Co-op 12%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Puzzle 8.4%

As the last mother fox on Earth, your cubs need all your care to survive in a merciless world that slowly destroys itself. You have to help them, teach them and save them. And you should never forget that extinction is forever – in the real world and in this 2023 BAFTA award winning experience.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.3%, Atmospheric 17.5%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Nature 11.2%, Cute 9.1%

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 29.9%, Puzzle Platformer 15.8%, Platformer 13.9%, Local Multiplayer 9.7%, Co-op 9.2%

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 28%, Atmospheric 21.5%, Story Rich 15.9%, Nature 14.2%, Cute 9.7%

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 25.2%, Puzzle Platformer 18.7%, Local Co-Op 17.9%, Indie 8.5%, Adventure 6.8%

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 35.8%, Platformer 16.1%, Co-op 6.9%, Indie 6.5%, Puzzle Platformer 6.4%

Unveil the mysteries of a beautiful ancient world in this breathtaking 3rd-Person Adventure, a sequel to the acclaimed ‘Spirit of the North.’ Take on the role of an isolated fox with a raven companion on a quest to restore the lost guardians and return home.

Why similar: Foxes 34.6% ★, Platformer 17.1%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Puzzle Platformer 8.8%, Puzzle 7.6%

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 20.7%, Puzzle Platformer 13.6%, Indie 12.4%, Adventure 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10%

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 16.3%, Story Rich 13.5%, Puzzle 11%, Nature 10.3%

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 31.2%, Puzzle Platformer 16.4%, Indie 11.3%, Adventure 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%

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 33%, Great Soundtrack 20.8%, Story Rich 20.6%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Puzzle 6%

A cute yet challenging puzzle-platformer with a unique mechanic of moving the world itself to create new paths. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op mode to help Ben & Abi navigate this mysterious world. Test your logic skills by solving clever puzzles to help them find their way back home

Why similar: Local Co-Op 30.9%, Platformer 16%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Puzzle Platformer 11.4%, Side Scroller 8%

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 25.6%, Puzzle Platformer 19.8%, Atmospheric 15.3%, Story Rich 11.9%, Puzzle 9.1%

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

Why similar: Local Co-Op 28.7%, Platformer 18.8%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Local Multiplayer 12.3%, Side Scroller 11.4%

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%, Platformer 14.4%, Local Multiplayer 11.8%, Puzzle Platformer 10.4%, Female Protagonist 10.3%

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 35.9%, Female Protagonist 14%, Platformer 12.5%, Co-op 10%, Adventure 6.9%

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: Puzzle Platformer 22.2%, Story Rich 22.1%, Adventure 18.8%, Puzzle 17.4%, Cute 9.5%

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 31.7%, Great Soundtrack 21.6%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Story Rich 9%, Adventure 6.4%

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 37.5%, Story Rich 17.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Adventure 11.2%, Puzzle 9.8%

From the art director of Journey®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths.

Why similar: Atmospheric 35.6%, Great Soundtrack 32.8%, Adventure 10.8%, Indie 7.9%, Story Rich 6.1%

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 37%, Platformer 14.2%, Puzzle Platformer 11.9%, Co-op 8.8%, Side Scroller 8.5%

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 18.8%, Nature 15%, Adventure 9.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%

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 43.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Indie 10.2%, Adventure 8%, Side Scroller 6.1%

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 39.6%, Platformer 15.9%, Puzzle Platformer 13.3%, Local Multiplayer 11.8%, Co-op 9.1%