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 15.1%, Platformer 14.4%, Puzzle Platformer 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Female Protagonist 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the same emotional weight and bond-based gameplay between a protagonist and a creature companion in a visually striking world.

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 17.2%, Puzzle 16.7%, Platformer 15.3%, Action 11.6%, Atmospheric 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: The focus on physics-based puzzles and the emotional journey of a small, vulnerable character makes it a perfect thematic match.

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 21.1%, Atmospheric 16.8%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Puzzle Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: Like Planet of Lana, it uses a stunning, hand-drawn art style to convey a wordless, deeply moving emotional journey.

“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 30.1%, Atmospheric 20.4%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Cute 9.8%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly breathtaking, atmospheric world with fluid platforming and a strong focus on nature and emotional storytelling.

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 27.2%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Platformer 15.3%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Puzzle 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at cinematic, atmospheric puzzle-platforming within a mysterious and often dangerous environment.

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

Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.2%, Hand-drawn 17.2%, Platformer 12%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Cute 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: The hand-drawn aesthetic and relaxing, puzzle-platforming gameplay mirror the gentle yet poignant tone of Planet of Lana.

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 42% ★, Platformer 14.7%, Puzzle 10.1%, Atmospheric 10%, Cute 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes nature-focused exploration and a silent, climbing-based journey alongside a small, helpful companion.

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 24.5%, Platformer 14%, Emotional 13.3%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Atmospheric 10%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the feeling of a lonely, atmospheric journey through a post-apocalyptic landscape with a focus on vehicle maintenance and puzzle-solving.

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 25.8% ★, Emotional 17.9%, Puzzle Platformer 15.5%, Puzzle 12.1%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A gentle, puzzle-focused adventure that explores themes of hope and loss through a charming, atmospheric lens.

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 30.2%, Atmospheric 20.4%, Puzzle 14.6%, Adventure 14.4%, Platformer 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive experience for companion-based puzzle-solving and emotional narrative progression.

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%, Emotional 14.2%, Side Scroller 13.2%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Female Protagonist 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: The unique integration of narrative and puzzle-platforming creates a deeply personal and emotional storybook experience.

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 23.7%, Puzzle 21.3%, Atmospheric 17.1%, Platformer 12.6%, Adventure 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: The game features a strong companion dynamic and cinematic puzzle-platforming that emphasizes survival in a dark, atmospheric world.

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 22.9% ★, Emotional 12.5%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Hand-drawn 10%

Why You'll Like It: This hand-drawn cinematic adventure features a rich, emotional story and puzzle-solving mechanics in a world of forgotten objects.

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 30.8%, Emotional 27.8%, Platformer 18.3%, Cute 11.8%, Adventure 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It uses time-manipulation mechanics to tell a poignant, emotional story about memory and life's journey.

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 30.5%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Cute 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides an emotional, narrative-driven experience centered on protecting a companion in a harsh, dying environment.

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: Adventure 27.6%, Puzzle 20.2%, Indie 17.8%, Casual 16.7%, Atmospheric 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: It features a beautiful, atmospheric world where you play as a fox, focusing on exploration and environmental puzzles.

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 51.5%, Atmospheric 26.4%, Adventure 15.3%, Singleplayer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, cinematic adventure that uses high-stakes atmosphere and scale to tell a compelling story of survival.

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 25.2%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Platformer 15.5%, Atmospheric 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: The game offers a unique puppet-show aesthetic combined with cinematic puzzle-platforming and a narrative about freedom.

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: Puzzle 24.4%, Action 22.8%, Sci-fi 19.1%, Atmospheric 16.1%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the connection between the player and the creatures of a vibrant, mysterious forest through song and exploration.

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 20.2%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Platformer 13.1%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Sci-fi 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It prioritizes atmospheric exploration and a distinct, painterly visual style that encourages discovery and personal growth.

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 26.5%, Emotional 20.6%, Puzzle 16.1%, Adventure 13.3%, Female Protagonist 11%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, nature-focused platformer that tasks the player with restoring life to a ruined world through exploration.

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: Emotional 27.5%, Female Protagonist 22%, Puzzle 15.3%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Adventure 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-adventure that blends folklore and family themes with a beautiful, stylized art direction.

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 27.2%, Platformer 21.1%, Puzzle 15.5%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dystopian, atmospheric puzzle-platformer with a striking black-and-white visual style that emphasizes social commentary.

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 14.9%, Emotional 11.7%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Platformer 8.5%

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 23.2%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Puzzle 18.9%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical, puzzle-rich adventure that perfectly captures the sense of childhood wonder and imagination.

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 32.6%, Platformer 25.7%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Adventure 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, atmospheric exploration of personal struggle and mental health set in a beautiful, flooded world.

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

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.8%, Platformer 17.5%, Puzzle 11.7%, Cute 11.1%, Atmospheric 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, atmospheric puzzle-platformer that focuses on exploration and interacting with the unique wildlife of a mysterious world.

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 25.2%, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Platformer 13.3%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Puzzle 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn, story-rich puzzle-platformer that explores themes of duty and decay with a melancholic tone.

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 16.4%, Emotional 13.3%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Platformer 10.5%, Hand-drawn 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: The game focuses on the bond between two characters using puzzle-platforming mechanics in a stylized, historical-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 43.3%, Action 19.7%, Atmospheric 17.6%, Adventure 13.9%, Singleplayer 3.5%

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 35.9%, Sci-fi 27%, Atmospheric 21.9%, Adventure 9.4%, Action 3.4%

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 42.5%, Female Protagonist 21%, Atmospheric 18.1%, Adventure 15.8%, Singleplayer 1.8%

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: Female Protagonist 24.7%, Platformer 20.4%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a stunning, hand-drawn art style and a heartfelt story centered on a young girl's journey.

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 21.3%, Emotional 19.5%, Sci-fi 16.3%, Cute 9.7%, Atmospheric 9.4%

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%, Emotional 11%, Side Scroller 11%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.6%

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 38.8% ★, Emotional 13.2%, Puzzle 9.3%, Hand-drawn 8%, Cute 7.8%

A magical adventure about two high school sweethearts set at the end of their school days - and the end of the world. Explore a crumbling town and help friends face their inner demons, which could be the key to stopping reality itself disintegrating. And don’t forget to pet the cats.

Why similar: Emotional 36.9%, Anime 19.1%, Puzzle 15.3%, Atmospheric 13.5%, 2D 6%

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 33%, Puzzle 26.5%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Adventure 12.7%, Indie 5.8%

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 23.3%, Emotional 16.8%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Platformer 13.7%, Sci-fi 12.1%

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 43.8%, Sci-fi 33.4%, Adventure 16.3%, Singleplayer 6.5%

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

Why similar: Emotional 34.8%, Atmospheric 18.2%, Puzzle 16.4%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Adventure 8.4%

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 27.8%, Platformer 17.1%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Puzzle 13.9%, Adventure 7.7%

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

Why similar: Atmospheric 47.6%, Adventure 24%, Indie 15.6%, Casual 9.1%, Singleplayer 3.7%

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 19.1%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Puzzle Platformer 14%, Atmospheric 11%, Side Scroller 9.6%

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 42.2%, Action 29.8%, Adventure 20%, Indie 8.1%

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 26.3% ★, Puzzle Platformer 17%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Platformer 8.6%

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 19.8%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Anime 12.1%, Hand-drawn 11%, Platformer 9.7%

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 29.3%, Female Protagonist 20%, Atmospheric 16.4%, Cute 13.9%, Action 9.7%

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 25.2%, Hand-drawn 17%, Puzzle 12.1%, Platformer 11.4%, Atmospheric 10.2%

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: Puzzle Platformer 36.9%, 2D Platformer 28.1%, Adventure 12.9%, Cute 11.5%, 2D 6.4%

Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 19.7%, Platformer 18.9%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Puzzle Platformer 12%, Side Scroller 6.5%

Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 16.4%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Platformer 13.5%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Side Scroller 12%

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 24.4%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Platformer 13.4%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Atmospheric 9.3%

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 26.5%, Emotional 16.2%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Action 10%, Cute 9.4%

Evergate is a haunting 2D puzzle-platformer set in a stunning hand-drawn vision of the Afterlife with an original score recorded by a live orchestra. Navigate 85 challenging stages and unleash the extraordinary powers of the genre-defining 'Soulflame' to help a lost soul reincarnate on earth!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 17.6%, 2D Platformer 12%, Emotional 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Platformer 10.6%

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 23.5%, Platformer 16.6%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Emotional 13%, Puzzle 9.5%

The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.3%, Puzzle Platformer 16%, Platformer 14.5%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Anime 10.2%

Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.

Why similar: Emotional 27%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, Hand-drawn 17.9%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Adventure 6.9%

“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%, Atmospheric 16.9%, Puzzle Platformer 13.9%, Cute 9.7%, Side Scroller 7.9%