Games Like Seen

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: 2.5D 18.7%, Dark 16.9%, Puzzle Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 10.3%, Puzzle 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same dark, oppressive atmosphere, silent protagonist, and puzzle-platformer mechanics focused on desperate escape.

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

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 31.1%, Dark 19.2%, Platformer 13.6%, Puzzle 11.8%, Atmospheric 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the same developers, it mirrors the stark monochrome art style, eerie mood, and dangerous platforming of the seed game.

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: Dark 16.6%, Puzzle Platformer 15.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Puzzle 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game evokes a similar sense of childhood vulnerability and dread while navigating dark, oversized, puzzle-filled environments.

DARQ tells the story of Lloyd, a boy who finds himself in the middle of a lucid nightmare. Unable to wake up, Lloyd has to face his fears and decipher the meaning of the dream.

Why similar: Dark 20.6%, Puzzle Platformer 16.2%, 2.5D 16.1%, Puzzle 11%, Side Scroller 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: The surreal, dark dream-like atmosphere and clever puzzle mechanics mirror the isolating journey of the seed game.

An ex-minister ventures through the frozen depths of Hell in search of his kidnapped daughter.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 17.4%, Dark 17.2%, Puzzle Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 8.9%, Atmospheric 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It shares a dark, atmospheric indie aesthetic paired with a deeply personal and melancholic adventure.

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: Dark 17.2%, Puzzle Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 10.3%, Atmospheric 9%, Emotional 7%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a similarly dark, atmospheric narrative-driven adventure with pixel art and emotional storytelling.

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: Dark 15.3%, Puzzle Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 13.4%, Puzzle 12.2%, Dystopian 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Featuring a striking dystopian aesthetic and a small protagonist navigating a bleak world, it closely matches Seen's themes.

Discover the beautiful world of Nihilumbra and join Born on his adventure to find himself whilst trying to escape from his inevitable curse. Born was created from the absolute nothingness: The Void. But somehow he separates himself from the black emptiness and appears in the world.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 18.9%, Puzzle Platformer 17.5%, Platformer 16.4%, Puzzle 13.4%, Atmospheric 8%

Why You'll Like It: You guide a lonely creature trying to escape a bleak void using environmental mechanics and puzzle-platforming.

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: Dark 30.5%, Platformer 21.8%, Emotional 15.2%, Atmospheric 13.7%, Adventure 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: This emotional journey through a dark, lonely world reflects the psychological themes present in Seen.

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 20.6%, Platformer 13.6%, Puzzle 12%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Side Scroller 10%

Why You'll Like It: It features a companion-focused cinematic puzzle-platforming adventure with a gorgeous, moody aesthetic.

Monochroma is a cinematic puzzle platformer. It’s a game about being a kid, growing up with a little brother that needs your help, facing obstacles and solving unique puzzles in a dystopian 1950's setting.

Why similar: Platformer 17.5%, Puzzle 13.9%, Puzzle Platformer 13.2%, Dystopian 9.7%, Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its cinematic, atmospheric puzzle-platforming in a dystopian setting makes it a great tonal match for Seen.

“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: Great Soundtrack 46.9%, Platformer 12.9%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Puzzle Platformer 6.7%, Story Rich 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: While more vibrant, it shares the emotional resonance, atmospheric soundtrack, and platforming focus of Seen.

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: 2.5D 21.3%, Puzzle Platformer 16.8%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Puzzle 11.6%, Platformer 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: The poignant themes of isolation and traversing a desolate world evoke the same emotional weight as the seed game.

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: Puzzle 18.8%, Puzzle Platformer 16.7%, Dark 13%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Emotional 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers atmospheric puzzle-solving within a poignant journey of self-discovery and survival.

Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

Why similar: Dark 20.8%, Puzzle 16.9%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Story Rich 11%

Why You'll Like It: This psychological horror adventure offers a similarly dark, unsettling journey through distorted worlds.

Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.

Why similar: Dark 19.4%, Great Soundtrack 18.6%, Story Rich 12.9%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Adventure 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Despite its whimsical tone, it delivers a dark narrative journey exploring heavy themes through a child's perspective.

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 18.7%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Platformer 13.8%, Puzzle Platformer 13.7%, Atmospheric 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: You control a small, fragile character navigating a melancholy world full of environmental puzzles.

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: Great Soundtrack 43.9%, Atmospheric 15.4%, Platformer 9.6%, Puzzle Platformer 8.7%, Indie 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Though less frightening, it shares Seen's focus on wordless, emotionally heavy atmospheric exploration.

Master tactical sword fighting combat, or discover ways to avoid bloodshed. A journey that trusts you from beginning to end.

Why similar: Adventure 22.1%, Atmospheric 21.5%, Platformer 18.4%, Action 14.9%, Side Scroller 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It captures a stark, cinematic sense of vulnerability and survival in an unforgiving environment.

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 39.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.6%, Platformer 16%, Puzzle 15.6%, Indie 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic indie puzzle-platformer driven by a deeply melancholic story and atmospheric presentation.

Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31%, Dark 16.4%, Puzzle 12.5%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Psychological Horror 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its oppressive atmosphere and dark storytelling focus on psychological isolation.

Among the Sleep: Enhanced Edition is a new and improved version of the award winning first person horror adventure. In the game you play as a small child trapped in a weird nightmare where you go looking for your mom.

Why similar: Atmospheric 22.7%, Dark 21.3%, Adventure 13.6%, Indie 12%, Puzzle 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Playing as a vulnerable toddler in a dark, terrifying world matches the perspective and mood of Seen.

Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 36.4%, Platformer 22.8%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Indie 9.3%, Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: For players who appreciate the dark, punishing aesthetic and atmospheric environmental storytelling.

Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. You are Alex, and you’ve just brought your new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight island party gone horribly wrong.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.4%, Atmospheric 14.2%, Story Rich 13.8%, Mystery 10.1%, 2.5D 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It captures a moody, atmospheric indie tone that resonates with fans of narrative-driven mystery.

Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.2%, Dark 16.6%, Story Rich 15%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Adventure 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: It highlights the vulnerability of children trying to survive a bleak, hostile world.

An unsettling adventure following a boy with a prosthetic face. After a string of mysterious murders, Sal and his three friends discover something truly sinister casting shadows over their small town.

Why similar: Dark 23.7%, Puzzle 13.3%, Story Rich 10.9%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Mystery 9%

Why You'll Like It: Its dark tone and mysterious narrative cater to fans of eerie, indie storytelling.

A quiet evening stroll takes a turn for the worse as a tragic accident befalls a little girl and her dog. When her sister goes missing later in the night, the little girl decides to venture out into the eerie darkness to search for her loved ones as evil spirits haunt the alleyways and streets of her once-peaceful town.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 64.7%, Adventure 20.8%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Singleplayer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Navigating a dark, terrifying world as a lonely child searching for someone closely mirrors Seen's premise.

Try not to fall!

Why similar: Indie 67.6%, Singleplayer 32.4%

The most realistic simulator of the life of a Russian person. Collect pension from birth, collect bottles to survive and become part of an exciting life-long story.

Why similar: Atmospheric 27.1%, Story Rich 17.7%, Indie 15.8%, Adventure 13.5%, Action 13.5%

The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...

Why similar: Dark 24.7%, Story Rich 13%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Puzzle 10.8%, Adventure 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply psychological and dark adventure dealing with profound loneliness and despair.

Immerse yourself in the Russian Realities as Foreign Agents and help the Presidents Make Russia Great Again! Cooperative Multiplayer, World Government, Evil Russians and more! Russia is Waiting for You!

Why similar: Story Rich 41.1%, Psychological Horror 35.9%, Action 23%

Faster and funnier!

Why similar: Indie 69.8%, Singleplayer 30.2%

Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, '80s supercars speeding down an endless highway... Welcome to the world of Retrowave!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 45.4%, Runner 18.7%, Indie 13.4%, Action 9.7%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 39.7%, Puzzle 31.8%, Indie 12%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Singleplayer 6.2%

RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS - is a online Battle Royale shooter in which players fight for their homeland. Only your fierce anger and cruelty will help you survive in this bloodbath.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 50.2%, Atmospheric 14.7%, Adventure 12.5%, Action 12.2%, Indie 10.3%

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: Great Soundtrack 45.3%, Puzzle 12.6%, Story Rich 11.8%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Indie 6.2%

Choose your little car and race!

Why similar: Indie 55.3%, Singleplayer 24%, Adventure 20.6%

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Why similar: Puzzle 43.4%, Puzzle Platformer 35.7%, Indie 16.1%, Singleplayer 4.8%

You are an officer in a special unit called OMON. Ensure the safety of citizens at rallies, protests and public actions. Take care of the protection of the first persons of superpowers.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.7%, Adventure 18%, Action 15.3%, Indie 15.1%, Atmospheric 9.9%

While the Great Stargazer is deeply sleeping, the Celestial Guardians protect the equilibrium of the forgotten world…

Why similar: Dark 12.1%, 2.5D 12.1%, Dystopian 11.7%, Puzzle Platformer 11.5%, Puzzle 7.2%

Unique horror with a Deep plot, a lot of characters, great sound effects and a creepy atmosphere of Real Dungeon. Locker Room, Gym, Various Monsters, Atmospheric Music, Meme Scrolls, The Lash of the Spain King and much more! Right Version Included.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 41.3%, Story Rich 18.3%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Adventure 9.9%, Indie 8.3%

RAZORTRON 2000 is a retro top-down endless racing game. Try to beat your highscore, unlock new cars and climb your way to the top of the leaderboards on this love letter to coin eater arcade machines era!

Why similar: Runner 43.9%, Atmospheric 24.4%, Indie 19.8%, Singleplayer 11.8%

Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!

Why similar: Adventure 26.7%, Indie 22.1%, Sci-fi 19.3%, Action 18.8%, Singleplayer 13.1%

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: Dark 18.8%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Puzzle 11.9%, Puzzle Platformer 9.4%, Atmospheric 9%

Rocked by an explosive soundtrack, choose your band, place your equipments and defend the Rock 'N' Roll from everyone and everything who try to pull it down, on a totally hardcore tower defense!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 68%, Adventure 12.7%, Action 10.1%, Indie 6.7%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Rumbral is a dark, puzzle platformer set in a seemingly forgotten world. Find your way in this desolated place while trying to recover your memories and find out who you really are.

Why similar: 2.5D 19.2%, Dark 18.7%, Puzzle Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 14%, Puzzle 11.2%

Fly through danger filled procedurally generated tunnels, avoiding thousands of enemies, on this throwback to the golden age of arcade games.

Why similar: Action 58.2%, Singleplayer 41.8%

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Why similar: Puzzle 58.3%, Indie 18.6%, Singleplayer 9%, Psychological Horror 8.3%, Action 5.8%

Lost in darkness, a boy drawn into a twisted dream, no way out. Vapor World: Over The Mind is a narrative-driven souls-like platformer focused on deflection combat. Descend into a shattered mind seeking lost memories. Face the dark, beautiful world born of sorrow and regret.

Why similar: Dark 21.2%, 2.5D 21.2%, Platformer 13.2%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Atmospheric 10.6%

💀🧩🕹️ 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: Dark 16.4%, Puzzle Platformer 16.3%, 2.5D 14.3%, Platformer 10.2%, Puzzle 8.8%

After decades of toil, an old machinist plots his escape from Communism, through manipulation and scheming. Along the road, he befriends the most unlikely creature, an abandoned robot. Could they solve the puzzles and flee this bleak world together?

Why similar: Dystopian 12.7%, Puzzle Platformer 12.5%, 2.5D 11.8%, Dark 11.6%, Platformer 8.9%

MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 21.6%, Puzzle Platformer 20.4%, Platformer 12%, Adventure 7.9%, Atmospheric 7.7%

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 14.6%, 2.5D 13.6%, Dark 13.2%, Platformer 9.7%, Emotional 9.3%

Jump!

Why similar: Indie 67.8%, Singleplayer 32.2%

On the edge of the abyss, having lost someone dear, the hero searches for meaning—until fate leads him to a mysterious wanderer whose silent presence brings hope.

Why similar: 2.5D 17.3%, Dark 14.5%, Puzzle Platformer 14.2%, Puzzle 11.5%, Atmospheric 10.3%

Multiplayer soccer simulator. Control one player. Play online or with bots.

Why similar: Action 100%