Games Like Planet of Lana

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: Emotional 15.2%, Platformer 14.6%, Puzzle Platformer 11.5%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, 2D Platformer 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same emotional resonance and vital bond between a protagonist and an animal companion.

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: Soundtrack 28% ★, Puzzle Platformer 20%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 11.2%, Puzzle 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same cinematic, tension-filled 2D puzzle-platforming and bleak, atmospheric storytelling style.

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 21.3%, Atmospheric 16.3%, Hand-drawn 12.9%, Puzzle Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a similarly stunning, emotionally charged artistic journey through visually breathtaking environments.

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

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 42.6%, Platformer 16.7%, Puzzle 11.3%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Side Scroller 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similarly eerie and captivating 2D puzzle-platforming experience driven by environmental cues.

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 17.5%, Puzzle 16.7%, Platformer 15.7%, Action 11.8%, Atmospheric 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines physics-based puzzle platforming with a deeply emotional, nature-focused narrative.

Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.2%, Puzzle 21.3%, Atmospheric 16.4%, Platformer 12.8%, Adventure 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the partner-based survival and environmental puzzle mechanics in a dark, atmospheric world.

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: Puzzle 26.6%, Puzzle Platformer 16.7%, Platformer 15%, Cute 10%, Adventure 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Enhances the companion-focused cooperative puzzle platforming that mirrors the bond in Planet of Lana.

In the wake of catastrophe find the means to make your family whole again.

Why similar: Emotional 34.3%, Atmospheric 18%, Puzzle 16.7%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similarly quiet, cinematic sci-fi invasion narrative told primarily through environmental storytelling.

From Jeppe Carlsen, the lead gameplay designer of LIMBO and INSIDE — COCOON takes you on an adventure across worlds within worlds. Master world-leaping mechanics and solve intricate puzzles to unravel a cosmic mystery.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 34.3%, Puzzle 26.5%, Adventure 12.9%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Indie 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Presents mind-bending puzzle design paired with striking alien atmospheres and wordless exploration.

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 33%, Atmospheric 15.3%, Puzzle 13.2%, Platformer 12.7%, Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Blends atmospheric horror and suspenseful puzzle-platforming with a striking, cinematic presentation.

An atmospheric vehicle adventure that follows the emotional journey of a boy and his ship as he embarks on a voyage to find a new home.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.1%, Platformer 14.3%, Emotional 12.8%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Atmospheric 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the atmospheric vehicular exploration and melancholic mood of its predecessor.

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: Emotional 50.9%, Atmospheric 26.3%, Adventure 16.1%, Singleplayer 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Presents a cinematic adventure through a dark fairy-tale world with heavy atmospheric tension.

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: Puzzle Platformer 27.5%, Platformer 16.8%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Puzzle 13.3%, Adventure 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Evokes a similar solitary, atmospheric journey across a haunting post-apocalyptic landscape.

“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%, Atmospheric 16.4%, Puzzle Platformer 14.2%, Cute 9.4%, Side Scroller 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the fluid movement and gorgeous artistic direction of atmospheric indie platformers.

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: Puzzle Platformer 25.6%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Platformer 15.8%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Blends cinematic storytelling with unique puppet-string physics and puzzle-platforming.

Enjoy meditative vibes in Jusant, an action-puzzle climbing game. Scale an immeasurably tall tower and ascend to new heights alongside your watery companion. Master your climbing tools, find your way up through diverse biomes, and piece together the tower’s past.

Why similar: Soundtrack 41.6% ★, Platformer 14.6%, Puzzle 9.7%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Cute 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes quiet, contemplative atmospheric exploration and a loyal companion creature.

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: Puzzle Platformer 17.1%, Emotional 14%, Side Scroller 13.8%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Female Protagonist 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Weaves emotional narrative exploration with clever 2D platforming mechanics.

Step into a hand-animated realm of wonder in which everyday objects take on a life of their own. Uncover the Forgotlings’ mysteries & harness magical forces as you embark upon a quest to return home.

Why similar: Soundtrack 23.5% ★, Emotional 12.2%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Hand-drawn 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Immerses players in a beautifully hand-drawn anime world with rich atmospheric storytelling.

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 27.2%, Emotional 15.8%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Action 10.2%, Cute 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on fluid platforming and deeply emotional storytelling within a breathtaking fantasy world.

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 29.6%, Atmospheric 20%, Adventure 14.9%, Puzzle 14.9%, Platformer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on an emotional journey driven by cooperation and a powerful companion bond.

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

Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.3%, Hand-drawn 16.9%, Platformer 12.4%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Cute 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features gorgeous hand-drawn art and a peaceful, nature-infused puzzle-platforming adventure.

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: Soundtrack 25.9% ★, Emotional 17.3%, Puzzle Platformer 16%, Puzzle 12.6%, Cute 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Presents a charming, poignant puzzle adventure about finding hope in a desolate place.

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: Puzzle Platformer 29.5%, Emotional 25.2%, Platformer 17.7%, Cute 10.7%, Puzzle 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Takes players through an emotionally potent journey across beautifully crafted dreamlike memories.

As greed and power divide the tribes of their home planet, Lana and her little companion, Mui, must stand together against the forces reshaping their world – struggling not just for survival, but for the soul of their home.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 15.4%, Emotional 11.5%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Platformer 8.7%, Female Protagonist 8.6%

Play a third-person, story-driven game set in alternative Russia at the turn of the XIX century where religious visions clash with harsh reality. INDIKA tells the story of a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual companion by her side, the devil himself.

Why similar: Puzzle 34.8%, Female Protagonist 34.7%, Atmospheric 15%, Adventure 10.6%, Singleplayer 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a uniquely surreal, story-rich narrative journey with atmospheric puzzle elements.

The wolves are watching! Venture through a captivating but brutal dystopia where our young adventurer Ravengirl will travel through this huge city’s brightest highs and delve to its darkest depths on her perilous journey of discovery and finding her destiny where hope seems in short supply.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.6%, Platformer 21.5%, Puzzle 15.4%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines dystopian themes with striking visual design and clever puzzle-platforming.

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: Puzzle Platformer 20.6%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Platformer 13.3%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Sci-fi 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captivates with a sense of wonder and solitary exploration in a breathtaking open world.

Explore the corners of a surrealistic post-human world to give life on Earth a second chance in this touching story about sacrifice and hope.

Why similar: Platformer 26.8%, Emotional 19.7%, Puzzle 16%, Adventure 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: Explores surreal, beautiful landscapes through emotional platforming and environmental restoration.

Explore strange and wonderful islands and dark labyrinths below in this narrative puzzle platformer. Guide young mechanic Mo on her quest to repair a world on the brink of collapse. The powerful Omni Switch at your disposal may not be enough to fix the damage that hides beneath the surface...

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.7%, Hand-drawn 15.6%, Platformer 13.6%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Puzzle 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a melancholic narrative journey focused on exploration and solving environmental puzzles.

Rethink human’s dominion in The Invincible: a story-driven adventure set in a hard sci-fi world by Stanisław Lem. Discover planet Regis III as scientist Yasna, use atompunk tools looking for a missing crew and face unforeseen threats. Make choices in a philosophical story that’s driven by science.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 43.7%, Sci-fi 33.6%, Adventure 16.3%, Singleplayer 6.4%

The Gunk is an action-adventure game in which you play as Rani, part of our duo of gritty space haulers. As they’re struggling to bring in funds, they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. They came in search of valuable resources, and it looks like they’ve hit the jackpot…

Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.3%, Sci-fi 26.7%, Atmospheric 21.5%, Adventure 9.8%, Action 3.5%

Surf the waters of a submerged city! Unravel the past, save the islanders from mysterious sea monsters and discover secrets hidden under the surface.

Why similar: Platformer 43.1%, Female Protagonist 21%, Atmospheric 17.4%, Adventure 16%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Let your empathy guide you as you play an exciting action-adventure, creature-saver game. Understand and tame the creatures of Ava and let them lead you through a variety of ecosystems – all in the hopes of saving the planet from a life-consuming infection.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.8%, Emotional 19%, Sci-fi 16.2%, Cute 9.6%, Action 9.4%

Figment 2: Creed Valley is an action-adventure game set in the human mind. Face bosses in musical showdowns, make your way through puzzles, and explore unique environments.

Why similar: Soundtrack 40% ★, Emotional 12.8%, Puzzle 9.3%, Hand-drawn 7.8%, Cute 7.6%

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 43.7%, Action 19.8%, Atmospheric 16.9%, Adventure 14.2%, Singleplayer 3.4%

PLANET ALPHA, a beautiful alien world filled with mystery and danger. Pursued by relentless enemies, you must harness the power of night and day as you struggle to survive.

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.7%, Puzzle Platformer 16.7%, Platformer 15.9%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Sci-fi 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers an atmospheric sci-fi adventure filled with stunning alien vistas and stealth puzzle-platforming.

LAPIN is a 2D precision platformer game featuring a group of brave rabbit explorers. Break through life-threatening obstacles with precise controls, and embark on an adventure filled with new encounters and stunning landscapes!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 12.3%, Side Scroller 11.2%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Emotional 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.6%

Immerse yourself in a unique narrative experience and explore the thousand summer colors of Dordogne as you revisit your childhood to uncover lost family secrets in this touching formative journey.

Why similar: Emotional 25%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Hand-drawn 15.4%, Cute 11.9%, Atmospheric 10.3%

Solve puzzles, riddles, and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! Join Toto and Gal as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, the brother and sister must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 24%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Puzzle 17.6%, Atmospheric 14.1%, 2D 7.8%

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: Emotional 29.9%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Cute 10.3%

A unique adventure game filled with beautiful puzzles all hand-drawn in an original 2D style . Out of Line follows the adventures of San in a quest to escape the Factory that was once home. Dive into a story set in a mysterious world that is revealed through multiple chapters.

Why similar: Soundtrack 26.7% ★, Puzzle Platformer 17.3%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Platformer 8.8%

Deliver Us Mars is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure taking you on a suspense-fuelled, high-stakes mission to recover the ARK colony ships stolen by the mysterious Outward.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.9%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Emotional 16.3%, Platformer 14%, Sci-fi 12%

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 21.6%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Emotional 13.1%, Platformer 13.1%, Puzzle 8.9%

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

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.2%, Platformer 17.8%, Puzzle 11.7%, Cute 10.8%, Atmospheric 10.7%

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

Why similar: Atmospheric 47.2%, Adventure 25.1%, Indie 15%, Casual 8.9%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.

Why similar: Cute 41.1%, Action 30.5%, Adventure 20.4%, Indie 8%

Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.4%, 2D Platformer 19.8%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Anime 15.3%, Platformer 14.2%

Answer the call from a mining base on Mars as engineer Jack Leary and search for the missing crew. Fort Solis will immerse you with cinematic visuals powered by UE 5 and voice acting of Roger Clark and Troy Baker. Explore the mining complex and reach climax of this narrative thriller experience.

Why similar: Sci-fi 43.3%, Atmospheric 34.5%, Adventure 14.5%, Singleplayer 7.8%

Monospaced Lovers is an exploration-driven platformer about closeness and distance. Journey through a metafictional, fantasy-filled land and find the truth of your fragile world before it disintegrates.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.3%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Anime 12%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Platformer 9.9%

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: Puzzle Platformer 37.4%, 2D Platformer 28.3%, Adventure 12.8%, Cute 11.2%, 2D 6.1%

Overcome emotional struggles across a touching narrative filled with twists and surprises. Embark on a dream-like journey, with breathtaking artistic direction and the enthralling voice of Hannah Murray (Game of Thrones, Skins).

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.4%, Platformer 18.8%, Puzzle Platformer 16.1%, Puzzle 14.4%, Atmospheric 12.1%

Moss: The Forgotten Relic is an emotional and atmospheric adventure set in the pages of a living storybook, brimming with myth and ancient magic. Guide a tiny but determined hero on a heartfelt journey of challenge, courage, and connection.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.3%, Platformer 14.6%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Emotional 11.6%, Puzzle 9.7%

When humans get too lonely, they turn into monsters… Set sail across a beautiful and evolving world of darkness and light, and discover what it means to be human.

Why similar: Emotional 31.8%, Platformer 26.5%, Atmospheric 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12%, Adventure 11.8%

ULTROS is a psychedelic metroidvania where you wake up stranded on The Sarcophagus — a cosmic uterus holding an ancient, demonic being. Trapped in the loop of a black hole, you will have to explore The Sarcophagus and meet its inhabitants to understand the part you play...

Why similar: Soundtrack 19.4% ★, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Platformer 13%, Hand-drawn 10.6%

A dice-driven RPG, in a human and heartfelt sci-fi world. You are an escaped android, with a malfunctioning body, a price on your head and no memory of your past. Get a ship, find a crew, and take on contracts while you navigate across the Starward Belt.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 36.1%, Sci-fi 29.9%, Atmospheric 18.4%, Adventure 9.1%, Indie 6.5%

Carve your way with fire and steel to find out what secrets lie beyond the Mist in this intense 2-hour-long action-platformer game. Get ready to wield the flames and burn everything!

Why similar: Soundtrack 23.1% ★, Side Scroller 14.9%, Puzzle Platformer 12.9%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 9.9%

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: Emotional 30.6%, Female Protagonist 22.4%, Atmospheric 15.6%, Cute 11.6%, Action 8.2%

The ground starts shaking, light bulbs are breaking - and something rather unusual is happening right behind the walls of your very room. Equipped with nothing but wit and courage, you slowly descend into a world inhabited by avian folk and seemingly deadly furniture monsters.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.9%, Hand-drawn 16.8%, Puzzle 12.2%, Platformer 11.7%, Atmospheric 9.9%

A runaway boy meets a lost fawn, and together they cross a quiet, dangerous world. Solve puzzles, climb, and slip past threats as your companion grows from a fragile newborn into a powerful deer. What you cannot do alone, you learn to do together.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19%, Emotional 14.5%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Platformer 12.6%, 2D Platformer 9.9%