
Control the strings of fate and embark on a grand adventure with Drev and Nieve. A magical, story-driven 2.5D puzzle-platformer where puppeteering mechanics and a whimsical, theater-inspired world intertwine.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Atmospheric, Singleplayer, Puzzle Platformer.

Control the strings of fate and embark on a grand adventure with Drev and Nieve. A magical, story-driven 2.5D puzzle-platformer where puppeteering mechanics and a whimsical, theater-inspired world intertwine.

A Juggler's Tale
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?

Gloomy Eyes
A cozy horror, “self-coop”, adventure about two unlikely souls who forge a forbidden bond and journey together to find the sun. Explore eerie yet charming Tim Burton-esque levels, switch between two unique characters, and solve brain-teasing puzzles.
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: Narrative 25.4% ★, Puzzle Platformer 17.4%, Side Scroller 14.9%, 2.5D 14.8%, Platformer 11.8%
A cozy horror, “self-coop”, adventure about two unlikely souls who forge a forbidden bond and journey together to find the sun. Explore eerie yet charming Tim Burton-esque levels, switch between two unique characters, and solve brain-teasing puzzles.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 31.4%, 3D Platformer 30.7%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Puzzle 12.4%, Adventure 8%
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 20.1%, Side Scroller 19.9%, 3D Platformer 15.2%, 2.5D 9.7%, Atmospheric 9.7%
The Beggar’s Ride is a unique and innovative Platform Puzzle Adventure Game where the player can manipulate the environment to solve puzzles in a deep and intriguing story of discovery.
Why similar: Platformer 18.9%, Puzzle Platformer 11.6%, 3D Platformer 10.5%, 2.5D 9.4%, Cute 8.6%
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: 3D Platformer 15.4%, Puzzle Platformer 13.9%, Emotional 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Puzzle 9.6%
Invite a friend to explore the strange, yet beautiful world of darkness and light in Shadow Puppeteer, an award-winning, local co-op adventure.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.5%, Platformer 18.2%, 3D Platformer 17.3%, 2.5D 12.9%, Atmospheric 8.7%
Dive into a magical woven world on the back of your own carpet dragon! Explore the textile landscape, solve puzzles, challenge quirky creatures and unravel the great mysteries of a long forgotten past in Weaving Tides!
Why similar: Narrative 28.6% ★, Puzzle Platformer 19.1%, Platformer 10.9%, Family Friendly 7.8%, Emotional 7.6%
Papetura is a short atmospheric adventure game, with unique world handmade entirely out of paper, and beautiful fragile music. It tells the story of two little creatures whose house is in danger of being burned down.
Why similar: Atmospheric 22.7%, Family Friendly 19.5%, Puzzle 19.1%, Cute 17.7%, Adventure 9.6%
Journey through a distorted theatre held together by the fragile mind of a grieving puppet master. With only a needle and thread, traverse through this world and evade twisted and terrifying creations. Shatter the delusion and unravel the truth behind it all.
Why similar: Emotional 27.9%, Horror 23.3%, Puzzle Platformer 20.4%, Atmospheric 18.3%, Adventure 8.3%
No Strings Attached is a puzzle platform thriller where you play as Pavo, a newly-sentient puppet, in a struggling circus. Marionette Pavo’s arms to swing, climb, and more to escape your Master’s true intentions.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 34.5%, Platformer 20.7%, Puzzle 11.8%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Horror 8.8%
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 Platformer 17.3%, Platformer 16.5%, Puzzle 14.6%, Family Friendly 13.4%, Atmospheric 11.7%
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: Puzzle Platformer 14.5%, 2.5D 13%, 3D Platformer 12.3%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%
Rewoven Self is a 2.5D side-scrolling narrative puzzle game where fantasy and reality intertwine. Through folding, cutting, and stitching, you rebuild yourself in a cycle of brokenness and renewal — a gentle yet profound journey of emotional healing.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.9%, Narrative 22.2% ★, 2.5D 17.8%, Platformer 15%, Puzzle 8.8%
DOMINO: The Little One, a hand-drawn 2D adventure game, invites you to traverse a realm where the perils of global warming and ecological catastrophe manifest as monstrous entities, and the only weapon at your disposal is your wit and will to make a change.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.6%, Platformer 17.2%, Abstract 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Emotional 9.4%
Meet Lumote, the squishiest bioluminescent creature, in this beautiful 3D puzzle platformer. Take control of the world’s inhabitants on a quest into the Great Depths to seize control from the Mastermote.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 20.9%, Puzzle Platformer 20.8%, Platformer 12.8%, Atmospheric 8%, Cute 7.2%
Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.8%, Platformer 21.6%, Dark Fantasy 20.3%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Adventure 8.3%
My Memory of Us is a moving fairy tale about friendship and hope in the darkest moments of our times. Enter a hand-crafted, gorgeously animated 2D world full of adventure, exploration, stealth and puzzles. Meet the kids brought up in different worlds and help them survive during times of occupation.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 17.5%, Side Scroller 17.4%, 2.5D 15.2%, Platformer 12.3%, Emotional 11.7%
When everything seems hopeless a child is awakened by the whispers of the last leaf, drawn into an imaginary world. Unleaving invites the player into a narrative-driven puzzle platformer where each challenge unfolds within a hand-painted landscape, exploring perception and meaning
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.8%, Platformer 19%, Puzzle Platformer 17.7%, Atmospheric 13.7%, Puzzle 10.5%
A surreal puzzle platformer that's as beautiful as it is challenging – discover two beings entwined by fate, a girl and her soulmate, left to travel through a hauntingly elegant world...
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.9%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Puzzle 16%, Horror 14.4%, Indie 10.8%
Award-winning cinematic narrative adventure set in a hand-drawn world of living forgotten objects. Lead Fig and the crew of the Volare through a story of identity, unity, and survival—where diplomacy, difficult choices, and moments of action shape the fate of five divided tribes.
Why similar: Emotional 24.4%, Platformer 17.9%, Atmospheric 14.7%, Family Friendly 10.8%, Cute 9.7%
Embark on an emotional journey of losing the love of one's life. Manipulate time, solve puzzles, reshape surroundings as you push forward into the bittersweet recollections of a past life. This is a story about happiness and hardship, joy and sorrow. A story that all of us will one day experience.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 22.8%, Puzzle Platformer 20.7%, Emotional 15.5%, Platformer 13.5%, Cute 8.3%
Embark on an epic, hand-animated, ‘ratoidvania’ adventure, where your crew has been turned into rats by a pirate witch! Explore a rich non-linear world, enjoy fun action platforming, face challenging bosses, and unlock unique abilities - either alone or in local co-op!
Why similar: Side Scroller 48.9%, Platformer 31.6%, Family Friendly 19.5%
✉️ Become a living letter and find your way to the one who still waits for you! Fly, sail, roll, solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and travel through time and continents in this adventure platformer!😸
Why similar: 3D Platformer 23.4%, Platformer 15.4%, Emotional 15.4%, Family Friendly 9.6%, Cute 9.1%
Enter the hauntingly beautiful shadow world of In His Time, a 2D puzzle-solving adventure game. There you will meet Olly and join him to solve puzzles throughout each step of his emotional journey of growth and self-discovery.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 34.9%, Platformer 19.1%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Puzzle 8.1%, Adventure 7.3%
Night Reverie is a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures living in the house as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.
Why similar: Narrative 42.2% ★, Emotional 13.4%, Puzzle 11.6%, Cute 10.9%, Atmospheric 9%
Explore a woollen world where stuffed animals once lived in peace. Search for hidden secrets and customize your character with different animal shapes to solve puzzles. An epic adventure with two very unlikely heroes and a story narrated in rhyme.
Why similar: Adventure 18.4%, Family Friendly 17.9%, Atmospheric 17.1%, Indie 11.2%, Cute 10.8%
Where We Went is a narrative driven puzzle game. Step into the role of a mysterious character that can control ancient guardians to solve puzzles. Uncover the story behind your visit to the tomb and the reason for its existence!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.1%, Emotional 18.4%, Lore-Rich 17.1%, Puzzle 13.2%, Adventure 9.8%
Creepy quest with the atmosphere of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales. Go through a dangerous adventure filled with puzzles and challenges! Perhaps it is you who will be able to solve all the secrets of forest and save the peaceful creatures?
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.3%, Platformer 17.9%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Puzzle 10%, Horror 9.2%
Storybook characters discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book and must jump between 2D & 3D realms to save their friends in this charming action-adventure.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 34.7%, Puzzle Platformer 30.3%, Adventure 12%, Cute 10%, Family Friendly 9.1%
To heal a corrupted and crumbling world, Nia's journey begins. Beyond the twisted space, restore the gates and reclaim the forgotten flow.
Why similar: Narrative 32.1% ★, Puzzle Platformer 14.9%, Lore-Rich 12.1%, Emotional 9.4%, Platformer 9.4%
💀🧩🕹️ 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: Horror 22.4%, Puzzle Platformer 17.3%, 2.5D 14.6%, 3D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 10.6%
An action adventure about a ghost’s journey through the afterlife. Possess enemies and the environment and fend off hostile spirits in pursuit of starry fragments from a past life.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 32.9%, Emotional 19.3%, Cute 13.1%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Puzzle 11.6%
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%, Platformer 24%, Puzzle 12.7%, Horror 11.4%, Atmospheric 9%
Harmony’s Odyssey is a 3D fantasy adventure puzzle game set on mythical dioramas full of riddles, perky creatures and magic. Embark on a fantastic journey through remote fabled lands tangled by a rowdy cat and bring peace to its inhabitants.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 37.1%, Family Friendly 17.5%, Cute 16.2%, Puzzle 15.9%, Adventure 9.6%
Discover the truth behind the myth and save the children!
Why similar: Adventure 23.6%, Horror 20.5%, Casual 13.8%, Puzzle 13.3%, Family Friendly 11.9%
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
Why similar: Cute 23.5%, Atmospheric 22.9%, Puzzle 20%, Indie 10.5%, Adventure 10.4%
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: Narrative 28.2% ★, Side Scroller 16.1%, Puzzle Platformer 16%, Emotional 11.4%, Platformer 10.5%
Discover the tale of two peculiar characters: the Old Pilgrim and the Little Star, as they embark on a journey up the Great Mountain of Wonders. Guide them both simultaneously with a single controller. Join this poetic adventure that will challenge your mind and skills!
Why similar: Puzzle 29.5%, Family Friendly 22.2%, Adventure 21.6%, Casual 12.5%, Emotional 8.6%
An atmospheric platformer with puzzle elements and split screen, where the player takes control of two characters at once. Immerse yourself in the ethnic world of two heroes, solve puzzles and overcome obstacles together, explore the fairy forest and other locations, help each other.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 39.1%, Platformer 24.5%, Emotional 14.5%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Adventure 6%
Embark on an enchanting adventure in this breathtaking 2D Metroidvania game inspired by the rich folklore of Indonesia. Control Kimo and Wispy as they seek to recover the Shards of Light. Manipulate terrain to solve puzzles, befriend the natives of Lumina, and take abilities from powerful titans.✨
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 31.9%, Platformer 22%, Cute 16.4%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Puzzle 11%
Join Selene in a charming platforming and puzzle adventure, where her ability to absorb and emit light from various flowers is key to activating mechanisms, overcoming obstacles, and navigating through environments that adjust depending on how you wield the light.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.5%, Platformer 20.1%, Puzzle 10.3%, Family Friendly 9.1%, Cute 9%
Be a part of an adventurous journey in Cubots: The Origins. Explore and survive in beautiful, atmospheric environments!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.5%, 2.5D 16.8%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Family Friendly 11.9%, Puzzle 11.3%
You have to find out what happened in this fantastic world and help the Raccoon find his way home!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 42.1%, Cute 14.3%, Family Friendly 12.4%, Puzzle 12.3%, Adventure 5.8%
Escape the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth in this cinematic puzzle platformer. Explore a hauntingly beautiful world, with three playable characters, in one dark, interconnected story.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.5%, Platformer 15.5%, Emotional 14.5%, Horror 11.5%, Atmospheric 11%
An explosive mix of action and mystery, seasoned with black humor and a sinister atmosphere. Journey into Hell alongside a brave boy named Blizzy and defeat Evil itself. Save the world and become a hero. But at what cost?
Why similar: Lore-Rich 24%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Puzzle 12.9%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Puzzle Platformer 10.1%
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: Puzzle Platformer 19.6%, Side Scroller 18.1%, 2.5D 18%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, Platformer 14.2%
Scarf is an atmospheric and emotional journey about what it means to be a hero. An adventure game mixing puzzles and 3D platforms. Explore beautifully crafted worlds and discover your true destiny with the help of a dragon-shaped scarf.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 22.9%, Platformer 15.3%, Emotional 13.7%, Family Friendly 9.2%, Atmospheric 8.4%
Guide Gnome across the dangers of this twisted fairytale world. Can you make the annoying cloud go away? And recover his stolen Lucky Hat? Trust your friends? Find out in this, a casual platformer set in a beautiful painted world full of weird creatures you'll have to deal with.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.4%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, Platformer 16.3%, Adventure 7.1%
Tandem : A Tale of Shadows redefines the puzzle platformer genre with a unique gameplay and exceptional aesthetics. Help Emma and the teddy bear Fenton solve the mystery of the disappearance of the famous magician Thomas Kane.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.9%, Lore-Rich 18.8%, Platformer 16.5%, 3D Platformer 15.8%, Puzzle 9.1%
Effie is a 3D action-adventure game that combines classic elements from the genre, such as combat, platforming, and puzzles, with the exploration of an expanded world. Live a unique fantasy adventure and relive the look and feel of old-school video-games!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 29.9%, Puzzle Platformer 20.8%, Platformer 17%, Family Friendly 10.8%, Cute 10.6%
Veneficium is a cute and magical 3D platformer in which you help Alice uncover the faith of her coven. Alice has to use her magic to interact with different objects within a vast and magical world to overcome puzzles and obstacles.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 24.8%, Puzzle Platformer 23.7%, Platformer 18.2%, Puzzle 9.6%, Adventure 6.9%
Puzzle Flatformer Game Adventures Over Obstacles at a Paper Amusement Park
Why similar: Platformer 39%, Emotional 29%, Adventure 22.5%, Indie 5.1%, Singleplayer 4.3%
CLeM is a narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with a dark twist. Wake up in a world where puzzles intertwine with exploration, weaving a unique narrative rooted in alchemy. A voice awakens you. It gives you purpose. To guide you, you find a notebook with mysterious entries and a house to explore.
Why similar: Emotional 23.5%, Horror 21.5%, Puzzle 17.3%, Atmospheric 16.5%, Cute 12.4%
Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 35.6%, Platformer 21.5%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Puzzle 10.2%, Adventure 7.5%
Weakless is a beautiful, puzzle-adventure game with stunning organic environments, filled with curious life forms and a bioluminescent glow. Play as two Weavelings – carefree, wooden creatures – one of which is deaf, the other blind. Switch between the two, solve unique puzzles and save their world!
Why similar: Adventure 34.9%, Indie 24.5%, Casual 20.8%, Atmospheric 8.9%, Family Friendly 6.4%
Awaken an expansive musical realm in this non-violent and poetic platformer. In Symphonia, you'll use the power of your violin coupled with your platforming skills to gather an orchestra to bring the musical machinery of the world back to life.
Why similar: Side Scroller 36.7%, Platformer 32.1%, Adventure 10.5%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Family Friendly 9.5%
Moss is an action-adventure puzzle game from Polyarc tailor-made for the VR platform. It combines classic components of a great game—compelling characters, gripping combat, and captivating world exploration—with the exciting opportunities of VR.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.2%, Platformer 12.9%, Puzzle 12.5%, 3D Platformer 12.1%, Cute 10.2%