What games are most similar to Nocturnal?

The most similar games to Nocturnal include Planet of Lana, Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition, Overloop, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is Nocturnal?

Nocturnal is a Action, Adventure game with popular tags including Side Scroller, Action-Adventure, Linear, Exploration, Narration.

Best side scroller games like Nocturnal?

If you're looking for more side scroller games like Nocturnal, try Planet of Lana, Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition, Overloop. These share the Side Scroller tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Nocturnal?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Nocturnal. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Nocturnal but more action-adventure?

To find games emphasizing action-adventure, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Action-Adventure alongside Side Scroller. You can also explore the action-adventure tag page directly.

Games Like Nocturnal

Top Similar Games to Nocturnal

Planet of Lana (2023) — Shared: Action, 2D Platformer, Side Scroller. Also features puzzle platformer and female protagonist. Tags: Action, 2D Platformer, Side Scroller
Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition (2016) — Shared: 2D Platformer, Narration, Action. Also features adventure and soundtrack. Tags: 2D Platformer, Narration, Action
Overloop (2022) — Shared: Action, Exploration, Side Scroller. Also features puzzle and adventure. Tags: Action, Exploration, Side Scroller
Blasphemous 2 (2023) — Shared: 2D Platformer, Side Scroller, Action-Adventure. Also features combat and fantasy. Tags: 2D Platformer, Side Scroller, Action-Adventure
Out of Line (2021) — Shared: Hand-drawn, 2D Platformer, Action. Also features puzzle platformer and soundtrack. Tags: Hand-drawn, 2D Platformer, Action
The Cub (2024) — Shared: Exploration, Narration, 2D Platformer. Also features singleplayer and post-apocalyptic. Tags: Exploration, Narration, 2D Platformer
Cosmic: A Journey Among Shadows (2025) — Shared: 2D Platformer, Exploration, Mystery. Also features indie and atmospheric. Tags: 2D Platformer, Exploration, Mystery
ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights (2021) — Shared: Dark, Action, Hand-drawn. Also features metroidvania and female protagonist. Tags: Dark, Action, Hand-drawn
ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist (2025) — Shared: Action, Side Scroller. Also features metroidvania and 2d. Tags: Action, Side Scroller
Creepy Tale (2020) — Shared: Hand-drawn, Dark, Action-Adventure. Also features adventure and puzzle. Tags: Hand-drawn, Dark, Action-Adventure
Aeterna Noctis (2021) — Shared: Action-Adventure, Exploration, Hand-drawn. Also features metroidvania and difficult. Tags: Action-Adventure, Exploration, Hand-drawn
Cat Quest III (2024) — Shared: Action, Exploration. Also features adventure and local co-op. Tags: Action, Exploration
Blasphemous (2019) — Shared: Action, Side Scroller. Also features metroidvania and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Side Scroller
Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced (2023) — Shared: Action. Also features fps and co-op. Tags: Action
Guardian (2022) — Shared: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Action-Adventure. Also features platformer and 2d. Tags: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Action-Adventure
Metaphor: ReFantazio (2024) — Features rpg and jrpg.
Dungeons of Hinterberg (2024) — Shared: Exploration, Action, Action-Adventure. Also features relaxing and puzzle. Tags: Exploration, Action, Action-Adventure
Boxes: Lost Fragments (2024) — Shared: Mystery, Narration. Also features puzzle and adventure. Tags: Mystery, Narration
The Plucky Squire (2024) — Shared: Action-Adventure, 2D Platformer. Also features adventure and 3d platformer. Tags: Action-Adventure, 2D Platformer
One Gun Guy (2022) — Shared: Action, 2D Platformer, Exploration. Also features pixel graphics and indie. Tags: Action, 2D Platformer, Exploration
Caravan SandWitch (2024) — Shared: Exploration, Mystery, Action-Adventure. Also features singleplayer and adventure. Tags: Exploration, Mystery, Action-Adventure
Nine Sols (2024) — Shared: Action, Hand-drawn, Action-Adventure. Also features metroidvania and souls-like. Tags: Action, Hand-drawn, Action-Adventure
Greak: Memories of Azur (2021) — Shared: Action-Adventure, Action, 2D Platformer. Also features atmospheric and fantasy. Tags: Action-Adventure, Action, 2D Platformer
The Rogue Prince of Persia (2025) — Shared: Action, Action-Adventure, Side Scroller. Also features roguelite and action roguelike. Tags: Action, Action-Adventure, Side Scroller
Dexter The Hamster (2024) — Shared: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Action. Also features platformer and 2d. Tags: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Action
Limbus Company (2023) — Shared: Action. Also features story rich and lore-rich. Tags: Action
Death's Door (2021) — Shared: Action, Action-Adventure, Exploration. Also features souls-like and cute. Tags: Action, Action-Adventure, Exploration
Hollow Knight: Silksong (2025) — Shared: Exploration, Hand-drawn, Action. Also features metroidvania and difficult. Tags: Exploration, Hand-drawn, Action
Borderlands Game of the Year (2023) — Shared: Action. Also features looter shooter and fps. Tags: Action
Shadow Trick (2024) — Shared: Action, Action-Adventure, 2D Platformer. Also features adventure and platformer. Tags: Action, Action-Adventure, 2D Platformer
Islets (2022) — Shared: Exploration, Action, Side Scroller. Also features metroidvania and adventure. Tags: Exploration, Action, Side Scroller
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (2025) — Shared: Exploration, Narration, Action. Also features turn-based combat and story rich. Tags: Exploration, Narration, Action
Umamusume: Pretty Derby (2025) — Features anime and horses.
Tails of Iron (2021) — Shared: Action-Adventure, Narration, Action. Also features action rpg and 2d. Tags: Action-Adventure, Narration, Action
Somber (2022) — Shared: Hand-drawn, 2D Platformer, Exploration. Also features precision platformer and dystopian. Tags: Hand-drawn, 2D Platformer, Exploration
9 Years of Shadows (2023) — Shared: Side Scroller, Action-Adventure, Exploration. Also features metroidvania and platformer. Tags: Side Scroller, Action-Adventure, Exploration
Shogun Showdown (2024) — Features replay value and strategy rpg.
The Last Faith (2023) — Shared: Action, Side Scroller, Dark. Also features metroidvania and souls-like. Tags: Action, Side Scroller, Dark
Eva Platformer (2025) — Shared: Side Scroller, Exploration, 2D Platformer. Also features adventure and platformer. Tags: Side Scroller, Exploration, 2D Platformer
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound (2025) — Shared: Action, 2D Platformer, Side Scroller. Also features ninja and platformer. Tags: Action, 2D Platformer, Side Scroller
Demon Slayer (2024) — Shared: Action, Action-Adventure, Side Scroller. Also features adventure and platformer. Tags: Action, Action-Adventure, Side Scroller
Trinity Fusion (2023) — Shared: Action, Dark. Also features action roguelike and roguelite. Tags: Action, Dark
Absolum (2025) — Shared: Hand-drawn, Action, Side Scroller. Also features beat 'em up and roguelite. Tags: Hand-drawn, Action, Side Scroller
Jusant (2023) — Shared: Action-Adventure, Action, Exploration. Also features atmospheric and parkour. Tags: Action-Adventure, Action, Exploration
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (2024) — Shared: Action, Action-Adventure. Also features jrpg and adventure. Tags: Action, Action-Adventure
Nobody Wants to Die (2024) — Shared: Narration. Also features 3d and detective. Tags: Narration
Withering Rooms (2024) — Shared: Mystery, Action, Side Scroller. Also features horror and action roguelike. Tags: Mystery, Action, Side Scroller
GYLT (2023) — Shared: Action, Narration, Exploration. Also features adventure and horror. Tags: Action, Narration, Exploration
Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip (2024) — Shared: Exploration. Also features funny and adventure. Tags: Exploration
Seeing Double0 — Shared: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Linear. Also features puzzle platformer and adventure. Tags: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Linear
Lasagna Boy (2021) — Shared: Action-Adventure, 2D Platformer, Exploration. Also features pixel graphics and horror. Tags: Action-Adventure, 2D Platformer, Exploration
Monument Valley (2022) — Shared: Exploration, Linear, Mystery. Also features puzzle and relaxing. Tags: Exploration, Linear, Mystery
Creepy Tale: Some Other Place (2024) — Shared: Hand-drawn, Dark, Mystery. Also features adventure and puzzle. Tags: Hand-drawn, Dark, Mystery
Afterimage (2023) — Shared: 2D Platformer, Side Scroller, Exploration. Also features metroidvania and female protagonist. Tags: 2D Platformer, Side Scroller, Exploration
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (2025) — Shared: Action, Action-Adventure, Exploration. Also features adventure and pirates. Tags: Action, Action-Adventure, Exploration
American Arcadia (2023) — Shared: Side Scroller, Exploration. Also features singleplayer and point & click. Tags: Side Scroller, Exploration
EFO: Escape From Outerworld (2021) — Shared: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Action-Adventure. Also features puzzle platformer and puzzle. Tags: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Action-Adventure
Tchia (2024) — Shared: Exploration. Also features adventure and open world. Tags: Exploration
Sea of Stars (2023) — Shared: Exploration. Also features pixel graphics and jrpg. Tags: Exploration
7 Days to Die (2024) — Shared: Exploration, Action. Also features survival and zombies. Tags: Exploration, Action