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 18.8%, Dark 17%, Puzzle Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 10.2%, Puzzle 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same bleak, wordless narrative style and high-stakes puzzle-platforming gameplay found in Seen.

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

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30.9%, Dark 19.3%, Platformer 13.5%, Puzzle 11.8%, Atmospheric 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: As a foundational dark puzzle-platformer, it perfectly mirrors the lonely, monochromatic atmosphere 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 16.7%, Puzzle Platformer 15.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Puzzle 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the same sense of vulnerability and dread while navigating a dark, oversized world.

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 20.7%, Puzzle Platformer 16.1%, 2.5D 16.1%, Puzzle 11%, Side Scroller 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: The dream-like, surreal environment and focus on physics-based puzzles align closely with the seed game's tone.

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 17.3%, Puzzle Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 10.2%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Emotional 7%

Why You'll Like It: Its pixel-art style and deeply emotional, dark narrative provide a similar sense of melancholy and exploration.

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 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Puzzle 11.9%, Puzzle Platformer 9.3%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It expands on the atmospheric horror and puzzle-solving mechanics of its predecessor with even more polish.

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 12.4%, 2.5D 11.8%, Dark 11.6%, Platformer 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a dystopian setting and stealth-based puzzle-platforming that feels very similar to the seed game.

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 30.6%, Platformer 21.7%, Emotional 15.3%, Atmospheric 13.8%, Adventure 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on emotional storytelling and atmospheric platforming that mirrors the lonely journey of the seed game.

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 15.4%, Puzzle Platformer 15.2%, Platformer 13.2%, Puzzle 12.2%, Dystopian 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: The stark black-and-white visual style and oppressive world-building are direct parallels to the seed game's aesthetic.

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

Why similar: Dark 17.4%, Great Soundtrack 17.2%, Puzzle Platformer 13.4%, Platformer 8.9%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its dark, hand-drawn art style and narrative-driven puzzle gameplay offer a similar moody experience.

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 17.4%, Puzzle 13.9%, Puzzle Platformer 13.2%, Dystopian 9.7%, Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: The game's dark, industrial setting and cooperative-style puzzle mechanics evoke a similar sense of mystery.

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 43.6%, Atmospheric 15.7%, Platformer 9.6%, Puzzle Platformer 8.7%, Indie 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: While more colorful, it shares the same focus on emotional resonance and environmental puzzle-platforming.

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 20.5%, Platformer 13.5%, Puzzle 12%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Side Scroller 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a beautiful, atmospheric journey with puzzle-platforming mechanics that emphasize companionship and discovery.

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 18.8%, Puzzle Platformer 17.5%, Platformer 16.3%, Puzzle 13.4%, Atmospheric 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: The game uses a dark, atmospheric world and unique puzzle mechanics to tell a story of escape and identity.

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 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Platformer 13.9%, Puzzle Platformer 13.8%, Atmospheric 12%

Why You'll Like It: The focus on physics-based puzzles and a quiet, poignant narrative makes it a great match for fans of atmospheric platformers.

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: 2.5D 22.7%, Puzzle Platformer 21.1%, Platformer 13.5%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Puzzle 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel continues the theme of lonely, atmospheric travel through a hauntingly beautiful world.

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 44.8%, Puzzle 12.7%, Story Rich 11.9%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Indie 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: The focus on a lonely protagonist and a deeply atmospheric, meta-narrative makes it a strong thematic match.

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 18.7%, Puzzle Platformer 16.6%, Dark 13.1%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Emotional 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on a lonely character solving puzzles in a melancholic world, matching the seed game's core themes.

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 16.7%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Puzzle 11.6%, Platformer 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same feeling of a solitary journey through a desolate, atmospheric landscape.

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 21.4%, Puzzle Platformer 20.4%, Platformer 11.9%, Adventure 7.9%, Atmospheric 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It blends challenging platforming with a dark, mysterious narrative that fans of the seed game will appreciate.

Hue is a vibrant, award-winning puzzle-adventure, where you alter the world by changing its background colour.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27%, Puzzle Platformer 19.9%, Puzzle 15.7%, Platformer 13.8%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: The game's focus on color-based puzzle-platforming within a moody, atmospheric world is highly engaging.

In the dark and mysterious world of Closure, only what you see exists. Manipulate lights to phase objects in and out of reality in this multiple-award-winning puzzle game. Play as a strange spider-like demon who explores the stories of three human characters through beautiful, eerie environments such as a decrepit factory, a murky...

Why similar: Platformer 23.1%, Puzzle 22%, Puzzle Platformer 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Dark 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its unique light-and-shadow mechanics create a dark, surreal puzzle experience that feels very similar to the seed game.

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: Atmospheric 19.5%, Emotional 17.9%, Platformer 16.9%, Puzzle 15.9%, Story Rich 14.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines beautiful, cinematic visuals with puzzle-platforming to tell a story about a lonely, forgotten world.

Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 37.2%, Atmospheric 17.3%, Adventure 17.3%, Indie 10.8%, Puzzle 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: The game emphasizes exploration and a sense of isolation in a beautiful, atmospheric world.

“Probably the best downloadable title on the market right now.” 9/10 – Eurogamer.se

Why similar: Platformer 28.3%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, 2.5D 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a dark, cinematic platforming experience set in a desolate, post-apocalyptic world.

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 45%, Runner 18.8%, Indie 13.6%, Action 9.6%, Atmospheric 9.3%

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 18.7%, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Atmospheric 13%, Puzzle Platformer 12.3%, Puzzle 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: The atmospheric storytelling and focus on a small, vulnerable character resonate with the seed game's tone.

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 36%, Action 22.9%

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 16.5%, Platformer 16%, Puzzle 15.7%, Indie 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its innovative time-manipulation puzzles and melancholic atmosphere are essential for fans of the genre.

Try not to fall!

Why similar: Indie 67.6%, Singleplayer 32.4%

Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world of great castles and strange machinery, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.5%, Puzzle Platformer 25.2%, Platformer 17.2%, Puzzle 10%, Adventure 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: While more whimsical, its focus on physics-based puzzles and atmospheric environments provides a similar gameplay loop.

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 27.3%, Story Rich 17.6%, Indie 15.9%, Action 13.4%, Adventure 13.4%

Faster and funnier!

Why similar: Indie 69.9%, Singleplayer 30.1%

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 39.9%, Puzzle 31.4%, Indie 12.1%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Singleplayer 6.3%

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

Why similar: Dark 12.2%, 2.5D 12.1%, Dystopian 11.7%, Puzzle Platformer 11.4%, Puzzle 7.2%

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Why similar: Puzzle 57.3%, Indie 18.8%, Singleplayer 9%, Psychological Horror 8.9%, Action 6.1%

Choose your little car and race!

Why similar: Indie 55.5%, Singleplayer 24.1%, Adventure 20.4%

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 19.3%, Dark 18.8%, Puzzle Platformer 15.2%, Platformer 13.9%, Puzzle 11.2%

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 49.9%, Atmospheric 15%, Adventure 12.5%, Action 12.2%, Indie 10.5%

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 30.6%, Adventure 18.4%, Indie 15.7%, Action 15.6%, Atmospheric 10.3%

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

Why similar: Action 100%

💀🧩🕹️ 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 16.5%, Puzzle Platformer 16.3%, 2.5D 14.4%, Platformer 10.1%, Puzzle 8.8%

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%, Story Rich 18.4%, Psychological Horror 15%, Adventure 9.9%, Indie 8.4%

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Why similar: Puzzle 43.4%, Puzzle Platformer 35.5%, Indie 16.3%, Singleplayer 4.8%

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 21.3%, 2.5D 21.2%, Platformer 13.1%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Atmospheric 10.6%

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 14.1%, Puzzle 11.5%, Atmospheric 10.3%

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 14.5%, 2.5D 13.6%, Dark 13.2%, Platformer 9.6%, Emotional 9.4%

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 67.7%, Adventure 12.8%, Action 10.1%, Indie 6.8%, Singleplayer 2.6%

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 43.6%, Atmospheric 24.5%, Indie 19.9%, Singleplayer 11.9%

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 26.5%, Indie 22.3%, Sci-fi 19.3%, Action 18.7%, Singleplayer 13.2%

A psychological 2D puzzle platformer. You must switch between two versions of the past: dark & light, positive & negative, hope & despair. Every action is innately tied to this dualistic battle. Traverse a surreal landscape of memory to try and mend a fragile mind.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 23.4%, Puzzle Platformer 17.1%, Dark 17.1%, Platformer 15.8%, Indie 10.4%

Help a small body save a head-like organism full of air, from a leak that threatens its life. Explore their Metroidvania-style world and overcome challenging environmental puzzles to find the key to the head's survival.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 14.6%, Puzzle Platformer 13.2%, Adventure 10%, Dark 8.9%, Indie 8.1%

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

Why similar: Action 57.8%, Singleplayer 42.2%

Hentai Killer - a third-person shooter in which an anime girl fights against an anime zombies for saving own life.

Why similar: Adventure 29.4%, Puzzle 24.3%, Indie 21.5%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Action 11%

A deep wordless metroidvania with 20+ hours of exploration through fog-covered ruins and the remnants of a lost world. Gain new abilities, uncover hidden paths and discover meaning without dialogue or guidance.

Why similar: 2.5D 18.7%, Platformer 16.8%, Puzzle 12.3%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Story Rich 7.8%

Jump!

Why similar: Indie 67.8%, Singleplayer 32.2%

Dude Simulator 3 is an open world sandbox game. It is your friend’s birthday tomorrow. You have already bought him a present, now you only have to give it to him. But your friends lives in another city, quite far from you.

Why similar: Adventure 35.6%, Indie 29.1%, Action 24.4%, Singleplayer 10.8%