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 18.9%, Dark 17.1%, Puzzle Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 10.1%, Puzzle 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same dark, wordless narrative style and tense puzzle-platforming atmosphere as Seen.

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

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30.8%, Dark 19.4%, Platformer 13.4%, Puzzle 11.8%, Atmospheric 9%

Why You'll Like It: This classic title defines the moody, monochromatic puzzle-platformer genre that Seen inhabits.

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 16.9%, Puzzle Platformer 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Puzzle 9%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same feeling of a small, vulnerable protagonist navigating a dangerous and surreal world.

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 17.4%, Puzzle Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 10.1%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Story Rich 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features a deeply atmospheric, dark pixel-art world with a heavy emphasis on narrative and exploration.

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 20.8%, 2.5D 16.2%, Puzzle Platformer 16%, Puzzle 10.9%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at creating a surreal, dark atmosphere through its unique puzzle mechanics and dream-like setting.

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 15.5%, Puzzle Platformer 15.2%, Platformer 13.1%, Puzzle 12.2%, Dystopian 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly bleak, stylized world where puzzle-platforming is used to navigate a hostile society.

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

Why similar: Dark 17.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.9%, Puzzle Platformer 13.4%, Platformer 8.8%, Atmospheric 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a dark, emotional adventure with a unique art style that resonates with the tone of Seen.

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 18.5%, Puzzle Platformer 17.5%, Platformer 16.2%, Puzzle 13.5%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game follows a lonely creature escaping a dark void, focusing on atmospheric exploration and puzzle-solving.

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 21.2%, Puzzle Platformer 20.4%, Platformer 11.9%, Adventure 7.9%, Atmospheric 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines challenging platforming with a dark, mysterious narrative and a distinct, moody visual 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: Great Soundtrack 43.1%, Atmospheric 16%, Platformer 9.6%, Puzzle Platformer 8.7%, Indie 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: While more colorful, it shares the same focus on emotional storytelling and atmospheric platforming as a lonely protagonist.

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%, Puzzle 22.1%, Puzzle Platformer 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Dark 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal puzzle-platformer uses light and darkness as core mechanics to build an eerie, atmospheric experience.

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 44.4%, Puzzle 12.7%, Story Rich 12.1%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Indie 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It shares a deep sense of melancholy and a focus on a small, lonely protagonist in a world that feels fragile.

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 19.1%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Puzzle Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 13.4%, Atmospheric 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: It features a small, vulnerable character navigating a beautiful yet lonely world through physics-based puzzles.

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 18.5%, Puzzle Platformer 16.7%, Dark 13.3%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Emotional 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-adventure captures a sense of wonder and loneliness as you guide a lost soul through a mysterious world.

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 12.1%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Side Scroller 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a stunning, atmospheric puzzle-platforming journey that emphasizes companionship in a desolate world.

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 12.8%, Puzzle Platformer 12.5%, Dark 11.9%, 2.5D 11.9%, Platformer 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This dystopian puzzle-platformer features a silent protagonist navigating a dark, oppressive world.

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 21.5%, Puzzle Platformer 16.5%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Puzzle 11.6%, Platformer 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the essence of a lonely, atmospheric journey across a desolate landscape with a focus on environmental storytelling.

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 44.1%, Platformer 17.6%, Atmospheric 10%, Story Rich 6.2%, Indie 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a dark, atmospheric world to explore, blending challenging platforming with a deep sense of mystery.

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

Why similar: Platformer 28.1%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, 2.5D 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is a cinematic platformer that focuses on survival and navigation through a dark, ruined environment.

Slip into the role of an unusual HERO and find the last letter to restore hope in a merciless world.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33%, Puzzle Platformer 20.4%, Platformer 12.5%, Puzzle 12.3%, Side Scroller 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: It uses word-based puzzles within a dark, atmospheric platforming world to tell a unique story.

You are a nomadic slugcat, both predator and prey in a broken ecosystem. Grab your spear and brave the industrial wastes, hunting enough food to survive, but be wary— other, bigger creatures have the same plan... and slugcats look delicious.

Why similar: Platformer 33.1%, Atmospheric 32.3%, Indie 13.1%, Adventure 11.5%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: This survival-platformer offers a brutal, dark, and highly atmospheric world that emphasizes the vulnerability of its protagonist.

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 18.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Puzzle Platformer 12.3%, Puzzle 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric puzzle-platformer focuses on a small protagonist navigating a harsh, cold 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 36.7%, Atmospheric 17.6%, Adventure 17.2%, Indie 11%, Puzzle 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on atmospheric exploration and a sense of isolation in a world of floating islands.

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 23.6%, Platformer 21.1%, Story Rich 17%, Atmospheric 16.9%, Adventure 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It balances atmospheric exploration with emotional themes, providing a poignant journey for the player.

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 19.8%, Emotional 17.3%, Platformer 16.9%, Puzzle 16%, Story Rich 14.2%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-driven platformer features a beautiful, atmospheric world and a focus on puzzle-solving.

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 16.3%, Platformer 15.9%, Puzzle 15.8%, Indie 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is a foundational puzzle-platformer that uses time manipulation to create a thoughtful, melancholic experience.

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 29.7%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Story Rich 13.9%, Mystery 10.3%, 2.5D 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at creating a dark, atmospheric tone through its narrative and environmental design.

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: Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Atmospheric 17.5%, Adventure 13.9%, Puzzle 12.9%, Emotional 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: It uses unique controls to tell an emotional, atmospheric story that feels deeply personal.

Try not to fall!

Why similar: Indie 67.9%, Singleplayer 32.1%

Shift Happens is a cooperative platformer for two. You and a friend shift your mass, throw each other and puzzle your way through four stages of stylized imaginary worlds. Including the occasional backstabbing and taunting. Play with a friend on a couch, online or even special singleplayer levels.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 32.2%, 2.5D 17.7%, Puzzle 15.7%, Platformer 13%, Side Scroller 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-platformer focuses on mechanics and environmental navigation, offering a solid gameplay experience similar to Seen.

Faster and funnier!

Why similar: Indie 70.2%, Singleplayer 29.8%

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 27.6%, Story Rich 17.6%, Indie 16.1%, Action 13.2%, Adventure 13.2%

Choose your little car and race!

Why similar: Indie 55.9%, Singleplayer 24%, Adventure 20.1%

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 39.6%, Puzzle 31.4%, Indie 12.2%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Singleplayer 6.2%

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 17.2%, Puzzle 13.9%, Puzzle Platformer 13.1%, Dystopian 9.8%, Adventure 8.8%

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Why similar: Puzzle 57%, Indie 19%, Singleplayer 9%, Psychological Horror 9%, Action 6.1%

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 41.3%, Psychological Horror 36%, Action 22.7%

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 19.4%, Dark 18.9%, Puzzle Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 13.8%, Puzzle 11.2%

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

Why similar: Adventure 29.2%, Puzzle 24.3%, Indie 21.7%, Psychological Horror 14%, Action 10.9%

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

Why similar: Dark 12.2%, 2.5D 12.2%, Dystopian 11.8%, Puzzle Platformer 11.3%, Puzzle 7.1%

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 30.9%, Platformer 21.7%, Emotional 14.8%, Atmospheric 14%, Adventure 13.5%

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

Why similar: Action 100%

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 44.5%, Runner 18.9%, Indie 13.8%, Action 9.6%, Atmospheric 9.5%

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: Adventure 26.5%, Indie 22.6%, Action 22.1%, Atmospheric 15.2%, Story Rich 13.6%

Jump!

Why similar: Indie 68.1%, Singleplayer 31.9%

💀🧩🕹️ 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 16.6%, Puzzle Platformer 16.1%, 2.5D 14.5%, Platformer 10%, Puzzle 8.8%

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 17.5%, Dark 14.6%, Puzzle Platformer 14%, Puzzle 11.4%, Atmospheric 10.4%

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Why similar: Puzzle 43.4%, Puzzle Platformer 35.4%, Indie 16.5%, Singleplayer 4.8%

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 49.1%, Atmospheric 15.7%, Adventure 12.4%, Action 12.1%, Indie 10.6%

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 14.4%, 2.5D 13.8%, Dark 13.4%, Platformer 9.5%, Emotional 9.1%

“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 46.2%, Platformer 12.9%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Puzzle Platformer 6.7%, Story Rich 5.6%

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 40.6%, Story Rich 18.5%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Adventure 9.9%, Indie 8.6%

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 67.5%, Adventure 12.8%, Action 10.1%, Indie 7%, Singleplayer 2.6%

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 26.2%, Indie 22.6%, Sci-fi 19.5%, Action 18.6%, Singleplayer 13.2%

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 14.3%, Puzzle Platformer 13.2%, Adventure 9.9%, Dark 9%, Indie 8.2%

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 23.1%, Dark 17.3%, Puzzle Platformer 17.1%, Platformer 15.7%, Indie 10.5%

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 43.4%, Atmospheric 24.7%, Indie 20.1%, Singleplayer 11.8%