Games Like Papo & Yo

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: Emotional 23.8%, Story Rich 12.9%, Adventure 12.8%, Puzzle 12.1%, Atmospheric 12%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the core DNA of using unique, companion-based mechanics to tell a deeply emotional and wordless story.

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: 3D Platformer 21.3%, Puzzle 19.6%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Adventure 10.6%, Fantasy 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Like Papo & Yo, this game uses a vibrant, surreal world to navigate themes of grief and loss through environmental puzzle-solving.

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 21.2%, Puzzle 19.2%, Platformer 15.3%, Family Friendly 13.6%, Adventure 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a fragile protagonist navigating a world that mirrors real-life emotional connections and memories.

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 20.1%, Emotional 16.1%, Puzzle Platformer 15.7%, Puzzle 11.4%, Story Rich 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on helping lost souls find their way, mirroring the empathetic and gentle tone found in Quico's journey.

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: Puzzle Platformer 30.5%, Emotional 19%, Platformer 14.7%, Puzzle 11.9%, Atmospheric 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong companion-based mechanic within a cinematic puzzle-platformer setting that emphasizes emotional bonds.

When Blobolonia is threatened by an evil Emperor, the blob comes to Earth looking for help. Instead, he finds a young boy. Help the blob dethrone the evil Emperor that's terrorizing Blobolonia and establish a friendship with the blob that will last a lifetime.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 41.5%, Platformer 16.5%, Family Friendly 14.3%, Puzzle 14%, Adventure 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game centers entirely on the bond between a boy and his companion, using their unique relationship to solve puzzles.

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is a cinematic adventure filled with action-packed platforming and creative puzzle-solving. Armed with only a Magic Marker, Max must confront evil at every turn in a hostile and fantastical world in order to save his kid brother, Felix. Join Max on his great adventure!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 49.8%, Platformer 22.7%, Puzzle 13%, Adventure 12.9%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D puzzle-platformer that balances creative environmental manipulation with a narrative about a boy trying to save his brother.

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: Puzzle Platformer 35.6%, Platformer 16.2%, Puzzle 12.7%, Story Rich 11.1%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a dark, atmospheric, and wordless narrative through tight puzzle-platforming mechanics that feel both grounded and surreal.

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: Puzzle Platformer 18.4%, Atmospheric 16.4%, Platformer 14.8%, Surreal 12%, Story Rich 8%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of emotional storytelling that uses surreal, shifting platforming environments to represent the stages 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 34.9%, Puzzle 13%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Platformer 10.8%, Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same sense of vulnerability and surreal dread found in Papo & Yo, set within a hauntingly imaginative world.

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 25.5%, Puzzle Platformer 22%, Platformer 10%, Third Person 8.4%, Puzzle 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D puzzle-platformer that uses a unique companion-like mechanic to manipulate the environment and progress.

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

Why similar: Atmospheric 29.5%, Adventure 22.7%, Indie 15.1%, Story Rich 12.2%, Family Friendly 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: An essential experience that focuses on emotional resonance, atmospheric exploration, and non-verbal storytelling.

Yono and the Celestial Elephant is a grand adventure, featuring carefully designed puzzles, treasure hunts, a sprinkling combat and a world full of people.

Why similar: Puzzle 30.9%, Adventure 30.5%, Family Friendly 19.3%, Indie 19.3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming 3D puzzle-platformer that balances lighthearted exploration with a surprisingly thoughtful story.

Experience the altered memories of a dying man, reliving his entire life as a little boy while lying on his deathbed. Explore the profound depths of his subconscious as you assist Griffin to shed the remains of his miserable life before his impending demise.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.1%, Emotional 18.6%, Surreal 11.4%, Platformer 9.7%, Story Rich 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It directly mirrors the emotional, story-rich puzzle-platforming style while focusing on themes of childhood and memory.

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

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 47.7%, Platformer 15.1%, Puzzle 11.9%, Surreal 6.9%, Atmospheric 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational puzzle-platformer that uses a dark, minimalist aesthetic to convey a sense of isolation and mystery.

Experience the epic journey of Nuna and Fox as they search for the source of an eternal blizzard that threatens the survival of everything they have ever known.

Why similar: Platformer 24.6%, Puzzle Platformer 22.3%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Story Rich 10.6%, Puzzle 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a cultural narrative with a cooperative companion mechanic, emphasizing the importance of working together in a harsh environment.

Eternal Hope is a puzzle platformer game that follows the story of Ti’bi – a boy who must embark on a journey of love and hope to find his beloved’s soul.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.9%, Platformer 16%, Emotional 13.7%, Puzzle 10.5%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game explores the afterlife and emotional loss through a puzzle-platformer lens, sharing the somber tone of Papo & Yo.

Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humor and multi layered narrative. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind seeking to restore the courage that's been lost.

Why similar: Surreal 28%, Puzzle 18.4%, Adventure 11.5%, Story Rich 10.1%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal musical adventure that explores the human mind, mirroring the internal psychological landscape of the seed game.

A Story About My Uncle is a first person platforming adventure game about a boy who searches for his lost uncle, and ends up in a world he couldn’t imagine existed. The movement is a crucial part of the games core gameplay – focusing on swinging through the world with a grappling hook that gives the player a wonderful sense of speed and...

Why similar: Adventure 65.5%, 3D Platformer 9.6%, Platformer 6.5%, Story Rich 3.5%, Atmospheric 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven platformer that focuses on the emotional journey of searching for a lost loved one.

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: Surreal 26.1%, Puzzle 15.6%, Family Friendly 12.5%, Story Rich 11.9%, Atmospheric 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A highly stylized, atmospheric puzzle game that feels like a handcrafted dream, much like the art style of the seed game.

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

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.2%, 3D Platformer 22%, Platformer 10.9%, Third Person 10.1%, Puzzle 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, atmospheric 3D platformer that focuses on wonder and discovery in a surreal, ancient world.

A platform puzzle paint adventure about breaking rules, being upside down and thinking outside the box.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 22.8%, Puzzle Platformer 20.2%, Surreal 12.6%, Abstract 11.8%, Platformer 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal 3D platformer challenges your perception of space and gravity, much like the shifting world of Papo & Yo.

Take control of the Underworld’s grumpiest ghoul to help a lost little girl find her way home in this creepy-cute indie adventure. Just be warned: if she cries, the whole world dies.

Why similar: Emotional 41.6%, Story Rich 14.4%, Adventure 12.1%, Indie 10.6%, Family Friendly 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy game that focuses on the protective bond between a monster and a child, echoing the core relationship of the seed game.

Dropsy is a non-traditional take on the classic point and click adventure formula starring the game’s perpetually carefree namesake clown as he explores a richly detailed world full of colorful characters and sinister secrets, doling out hugs along the way.

Why similar: Adventure 33.2%, Surreal 27.3%, Story Rich 11.3%, Indie 9.7%, Puzzle 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A non-verbal adventure game that relies on empathy and emotional connection to solve problems and progress.

Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.

Why similar: Emotional 40.1%, Platformer 17.9%, Story Rich 17.1%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: While a different genre, it is the gold standard for games that handle the emotional weight of loss and companionship.

Find a way through the towers and dungeons of TRI by solving puzzles, climbing impossible ascents and reflecting light-rays. The mystical TRI will let you create your own paths in this strange world – just try not to lose your mind when you're falling upside down!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.9%, Surreal 18.2%, Platformer 12%, Puzzle 11.9%, Puzzle Platformer 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle game that emphasizes exploration and creative pathfinding in a surreal, abstract world.

Transform the world of Hob! A new action-adventure from Runic Games, the award-winning studio behind Torchlight I and II. It's your chance. Make it home.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 24.2%, Puzzle Platformer 22.4%, Platformer 14.9%, Puzzle 12.2%, Adventure 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game features world-shifting mechanics that change the environment in ways similar to the surreal transformations in Papo & Yo.

Dive into the mind of Lucienne, a tormented painter. Leap through emotional memories, solve puzzles where shapes deceive and emotion leads the way. A dreamlike platformer where each painting brings you one step closer to yourself.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 22%, Surreal 14.7%, Puzzle Platformer 13.4%, Emotional 11%, Third Person 9.4%

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 30.1%, Fantasy 26.4%, Story Rich 14.1%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Adventure 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A poetic, platforming-heavy RPG that uses a companion mechanic to explore themes of growing up and facing darkness.

Take control of five cute, mystical creatures of miniature proportions called CreaVures. CreaVures always travel in pairs, and they must use their special abilities to help each other solve interesting platforming puzzles.

Why similar: Platformer 58.7%, Indie 41.3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, atmospheric platformer that emphasizes the unique abilities of different creatures working together.

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 26.6%, Abstract 15.3%, Platformer 14.4%, Emotional 11.4%, Psychological 8.1%

This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 57.6%, Platformer 16.9%, Puzzle 15.1%, Indie 5.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic puzzle-platformer that uses its mechanics to tell a complex, metaphorical story about regret and time.

A 3D linear collect-a-thon platformer about a frog. Collect golden flies, unlock new worlds, and interact with a variety of mechanics and powerups. Finally, discover what lies behind the great gate.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 54.5%, Platformer 20.6%, Family Friendly 9.1%, Colorful 6.7%, Casual 4%

Andarin Weppes is a first person puzzle experience of a man with ever advancing dementia...

Why similar: 3D Platformer 20.8%, Puzzle Platformer 19.1%, Abstract 11.8%, Psychological 11.5%, Surreal 11.3%

Spark & Kling is a couch co-op puzzle platformer where the player will take the role of either Spark, the electric bug, or Kling the metal gel blob. They are trapped in a Homemade lab by a Mad Scientist and the players will have to overcome obstacles and work together to escape.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 31.1%, Puzzle Platformer 26.3%, Puzzle 11.5%, Third Person 8.6%, Adventure 6.9%

Andarin Weppes is a first person puzzle experience of a man with ever advancing dementia...

Why similar: 3D Platformer 20.2%, Puzzle Platformer 18.1%, Abstract 12.1%, Surreal 12%, Emotional 10.4%

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.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.7%, Puzzle Platformer 21%, Platformer 11.1%, Emotional 11.1%, Puzzle 7.2%

Alchemy Frogs is a local co-op puzzle platformer game with a 3D, isometric camera, in which Frog & Toad traverse a poisoned swamp to look for a cure that will help them save their family from being turned to stone. Frog & Toad will mix their potions to unleash powerful magical effects.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 31.9%, 3D Platformer 24%, Platformer 13.4%, Puzzle 9.9%, Adventure 6.1%

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 16.3%, 3D Platformer 14.1%, Puzzle Platformer 13.6%, Emotional 10.5%, Puzzle 8.7%

How far would you go to save your best friend?For Gomo, the answer to this question is clear: To the end of the world and further, if necessary.Join him on his journey through the bizarre 2D landscapes of this dreamlike Point & Click Adventure!

Why similar: Adventure 42.7%, Puzzle 25.7%, Indie 25.7%, Casual 3.7%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 38%, Family Friendly 19.4%, Third Person 11.1%, Colorful 9.8%, Casual 6.9%

Puzzle Flatformer Game Adventures Over Obstacles at a Paper Amusement Park

Why similar: Emotional 35.5%, Platformer 32.9%, Adventure 22.4%, Indie 5.5%, Singleplayer 3.6%

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 23.4%, Emotional 17.5%, Puzzle 14.2%, Story Rich 12%, Fantasy 11.6%

Swing over spikes and pits, find the secrets of a mysterious tree and overcome difficult challenges as a brave tiny lizard in this small adventure.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 47.9%, Platformer 20.8%, Family Friendly 12.2%, Colorful 5.9%, Indie 5.3%

Dad's Monster House is a hand-drawn puzzle game featuring horror and fantasy. It tells the story of Carlos' journey after he receives a distress call from his father, pleading for him to return to his old home and rescue his dad.

Why similar: Surreal 36.8%, Puzzle 18.6%, Fantasy 14.8%, Story Rich 14.5%, Adventure 6.3%

Become a kid’s imaginary friend, and work together in an epic VR puzzle-platforming adventure!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.8%, Puzzle Platformer 25.4%, Platformer 12.1%, Third Person 9.5%, Puzzle 8.9%

Be a stone Golem and try to save Nature with the help of an adorable Fox! Reconnect ancient sources of energy in environmental puzzles. Discover secrets from a lost civilization and save animals on an emotional quest in a cozy, colorful world.

Why similar: Emotional 22.1%, Third Person 16.5%, Family Friendly 11.8%, Story Rich 10.9%, Fantasy 10.3%

Journey with the shaman panda, Juju, and his lizard sidekick, Peyo, as they embark upon a dangerous and mystical journey to save Juju's father and the world from an ancient evil. Run, bounce, chant, and battle humongous bosses with a friend or family member in this beautifully animated, lighthearted adventure.

Why similar: Platformer 37.3%, Adventure 20.1%, Indie 15.3%, Family Friendly 14.1%, Casual 13.1%

Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.

Why similar: Platformer 35.4%, Puzzle 26.2%, Puzzle Platformer 16.2%, Indie 10.2%, Adventure 4.8%

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 24.7%, Emotional 13.8%, Platformer 10.5%, Third Person 9.4%, Puzzle 8.3%

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 34.5%, Indie 26.1%, Casual 20.5%, Story Rich 6.9%, Atmospheric 6.2%

An immersive, narrative videogame that retells Joel Green’s 4-year fight against cancer through about two hours of poetic, imaginative gameplay that explores themes of faith, hope and love.

Why similar: Emotional 33.3%, Surreal 19.1%, Story Rich 16.9%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Indie 8.7%

Poco is the story of the world's smallest clown, who is banished from the circus and finds themself in a mysterious undergrowth full of lost and broken things. Explore, meet strange creatures, solve puzzles, and help Poco return to the circus in this charming 2D/3D hybrid point-and-click adventure.

Why similar: Puzzle 42.4%, Story Rich 35.5%, Colorful 22.1%

An adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans!

Why similar: Surreal 27.8%, Puzzle 23%, Family Friendly 18.8%, Adventure 10.7%, Atmospheric 10%

Embark on an adventure to rescue Charlie’s family from the nefarious industrialist known only as the 'Baron.'

Why similar: Puzzle 38.9%, Adventure 21.4%, Third Person 17.9%, Indie 9.7%, Family Friendly 4.7%

Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan is a wholesome, creature capture, 2.5D Adventure-Puzzle-Platformer with over 30 hours of gameplay!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 31.9%, Emotional 25.9%, Puzzle 11.1%, Story Rich 10.8%, Family Friendly 9.2%

Control a herd of charming creatures called Trebhum and explore an unforgettable alien world filled with exotic lifeforms and surreal environments. Discover dozens of mutations to overcome puzzles, explore new biomes, and survive on a dangerous planet.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.4%, Surreal 19.3%, Third Person 9.4%, Family Friendly 8.9%, Story Rich 8.8%

Moose Lost in the Woods is a cozy 3D platformer without a language barrier. Explore by running, leaping, bouncing, and splashing around in Swedish forest environments, whilst stuffing your backpack with goodies!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 38.7%, Platformer 15.5%, Family Friendly 12.6%, Third Person 8.6%, Adventure 8%

Once human, now frog. Begin this unexpected journey into the land of the unknown in-search of a cure for your froggy state. Explore the world around you while helping others in need as you find new ingredients and potions to help you on your path.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27%, Platformer 14.1%, Third Person 11.9%, Puzzle 10.8%, Fantasy 8.1%