- #1 Slice of Sea
97% matchVery Positive90% of 599 reviews2021
Dev: Mateusz Skutnik
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Slice of Sea is a peaceful adventure and puzzle game. You play as Seaweed, a sea creature clearly out of their element. Explore desolate world of dust, all hand-drawn on paper in unique art style. Collect items, solve puzzles and lead Seaweed back home to the sea.
Why similar: Hidden Object 22.2%, Puzzle 17.7%, Exploration 13.4%, Stylized 12.1%, Adventure 10.5%
- #2 Sea of Solitude
96% matchVery Positive83% of 2,082 reviews2020
Dev: Jo-Mei GamesPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Platformer 40.6%, Emotional 27.6%, Adventure 21.4%, Stylized 8.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #3 Ellisar
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 167 reviews2022
Dev: Cogames Studio
Windows
Dive into this magical underwater adventure. Explore a corrupted environment moving with your two transformations to help fix the disaster that almost ended life around your world. Ellisar is a third person contemplative exploration and adventure game.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30.6%, Platformer 18.8%, Exploration 11.5%, Third Person 10.7%, Adventure 7.4%
- #4 Chromatic Isle
95% matchVery Positive95% of 78 reviews2024
Dev: Josh HirshfieldPub: Pyrebug Studios
Windows
Discover the peaceful beauty of Chromatic Isle, a 30-minute getaway where music and puzzles unite in the four seasons. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to puzzles, this harmonious journey awaits. Unveil the secrets of each season in Chromatic Isle.
Why similar: Puzzle 31.8%, Casual 17.4%, 3D 13%, Adventure 12.9%, Stylized 12.6%
- #5 Koral
94% matchVery Positive82% of 397 reviews2019
Dev: Carlos Coronado
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Koral, a love letter to the ocean. Dive into the beautiful underwater world as a sea current. Solve puzzles to bring back to life coral reefs and spread the beauty of the oceans in different sea ecosystems.
Why similar: Puzzle 27.3%, Exploration 21%, Colorful 18.2%, Casual 16.8%, Adventure 15.3%
- #6 Adapta Solva Legacy
94% matchVery Positive97% of 92 reviews2024
Dev: Ares BrazeltonPub: Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen
Windows
Adapta Solva is a short puzzle platformer adventure. Play as an Adaptarian to absorb elements from magical shrines to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles. Uncover the truth behind your creation in a world laid to ruin by an unknown cause.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.7%, Platformer 19.8%, Puzzle 14.1%, Exploration 9.6%, Casual 8.4%
- #7 illum
93% matchVery Positive93% of 112 reviews2023
Dev: Elsa LiuPub: USC Games
Windows · Mac
Embark on a heartwarming journey with your little light friend to solve puzzles and bring light to the mystical realm of Illum.
Why similar: Puzzle 20.6%, Exploration 17.3%, Third Person 15.5%, Stylized 10.8%, Emotional 10.7%
- #8 Curyeux
92% matchVery Positive96% of 115 reviews2025
Dev: Campus ADN 2024-2025Pub: Campus ADN
Windows
Dive into the mind of Lucienne, a tormented painter. Leap through emotional memories, solve puzzles where shapes deceive and emotion leads the way. A dreamlike platformer where each painting brings you one step closer to yourself.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.7%, Third Person 13.8%, Platformer 13.4%, Emotional 11.6%, Stylized 10.9%
- #9 FAR: Changing Tides
91% matchVery Positive92% of 5,477 reviews2022
Dev: OkomotivePub: Frontier Foundry
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 34.6%, Platformer 21%, Puzzle 13%, Emotional 10.8%, Stylized 10%
- #10 Rewoven Self
91% matchPositive92% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Tang Yuanyuan
Windows · Mac
Rewoven Self is a 2.5D side-scrolling narrative puzzle game where fantasy and reality intertwine. Through folding, cutting, and stitching, you rebuild yourself in a cycle of brokenness and renewal — a gentle yet profound journey of emotional healing.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 38.6%, Platformer 22.5%, Puzzle 15.9%, Casual 9.1%, Adventure 8.3%
- #11 SILT
90% matchMostly Positive79% of 914 reviews2022
Dev: Spiral Circus GamesPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Dive into a surreal ocean abyss in an atmospheric puzzle-adventure. Explore dangerous waters, possess sea creatures and solve environmental puzzles to discover what lies deep below the surface…
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.9%, Side Scroller 23.3%, Puzzle 17.4%, Exploration 9.5%, Adventure 9.2%
- #12 Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles
89% matchVery Positive90% of 104 reviews2020
Dev: Luminawesome Games Ltd.Pub: Wired Productions
Windows
Meet Lumote, the squishiest bioluminescent creature, in this beautiful 3D puzzle platformer. Take control of the world’s inhabitants on a quest into the Great Depths to seize control from the Mastermote.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 32.5%, Platformer 19.3%, Puzzle 12.1%, Third Person 11.2%, Casual 10%
- #13 Out of Sight
89% matchVery Positive83% of 241 reviews2021
Dev: NinjaDuck Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Unwind while you play at your own pace exploring vibrant microcosms, in your search for hand-placed hidden objects, set to a chill lofi soundtrack.
Why similar: Hidden Object 32%, Puzzle 16.8%, Exploration 15.7%, Stylized 8.3%, Colorful 7.5%
- #14 Low Oxygen
87% matchVery Positive89% of 303 reviews2023
Dev: Alex-Stefan Neagu
Windows · Linux
Explore an abandoned facility on the planet you've crashlanded, solving puzzles with strange plants along the way.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.1%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Platformer 19.5%, Puzzle 12.5%, Adventure 8.5%
- #15 Floodcore
86% matchVery Positive96% of 217 reviews2024
Dev: Floodcore Team
Windows
Floodcore is a puzzle adventure game in which you explore an ancient civilization in a flooded world, and discover a mysterious power to overcome the temple's challenges.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30.9%, Puzzle 17.9%, Exploration 13.4%, Stylized 12.1%, Adventure 9.7%
- #16 InFlux
88% matchMixed70% of 226 reviews2013
Dev: Impromptu Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
InFlux is a puzzle game that mixes exploration and platforming in a series of beautiful natural and abstract environments. You are a mysterious metal sphere which falls from the sky, traversing an apparently deserted island dotted with cubic structures of glass and steel.
Why similar: Puzzle 40.9%, Casual 35.6%, Adventure 19.8%, Indie 3.8%
- #17 Onde
84% matchVery Positive91% of 324 reviews2022
Dev: LancePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Catch a wave in this smooth sound-surfing platformer: Let ethereal tunes carry you fluidly through serene abstract landscapes, tune into soothing sound spheres and revel in a meditative journey of life.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.7%, Platformer 19.1%, Puzzle 18.2%, Stylized 8.6%, Adventure 8%
- #18 Hiiro
85% matchVery Positive86% of 311 reviews2016
Dev: Jon TiburziPub: Sometimes You
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Hiiro is a 2D platform game focused on ambient exploration and puzzle solving. Discover a grand world filled with mysterious artifacts and forgotten ruins. Become immersed in relaxing gameplay and meditative music. Remain observant as you unravel an explanation for your solitude.
Why similar: Adventure 33.7%, Puzzle Platformer 18%, Platformer 17.3%, Puzzle 9.3%, Casual 8%
- #19 Seasons after Fall
84% matchVery Positive81% of 3,143 reviews2016
Dev: Swing Swing SubmarinePub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Seasons After Fall is a 2D platform-puzzler game that will let you dive into a captivating universe and explore a land governed by magic and nature.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30%, Platformer 29.3%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Adventure 12.4%, Puzzle 8.9%
- #20 Nomad
82% matchVery Positive86% of 57 reviews2023
Dev: Bob WuPub: USC Games
Windows
A serene first-person 3D platformer where you use a magical rope to traverse the body of a dormant ancient colossus in order to heal its wounds and awaken it once again. Embark on a relaxing journey of melancholy to rekindle one of nature's long-lost wonders.
Why similar: Adventure 27.2%, Platformer 25.7%, Casual 17.9%, Exploration 13.7%, Colorful 11.2%
- #21 sun-rise.exe
82% matchVery Positive90% of 62 reviews2023
Dev: louis morel
Windows
Adventure through bizarre and intricately made levels in this 2D platformer game.
Why similar: Platformer 43%, Adventure 18.4%, Stylized 12%, Colorful 10.9%, Linear 9.1%
- #22 Areia: Pathway to Dawn
83% matchVery Positive84% of 62 reviews2020
Dev: Gilp Studio
Windows
Create your own paths combining the different elements available in this uniquely crafted world. Immerse yourself in a relaxing experience where your actions shape not only your surroundings but also your fate.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.6%, Emotional 17.8%, Adventure 15.8%, Colorful 10.9%, Exploration 10.8%
- #23 DE-EXIT - Eternal Matters
81% matchVery Positive83% of 59 reviews2023
Dev: SandBloom StudioPub: HandyGames
Windows
Embark on a surrealistic afterlife journey to discover the secrets of the broken and mysterious Plane of Memory in this cinematic adventure with a hint of stealth. Dive into a wonderful voxel world with an intense atmosphere and save the day!
Why similar: Platformer 21.4%, Puzzle 14.1%, Emotional 13.6%, Exploration 11.7%, Stealth 11.3%
- #24 Forgetmenots
79% matchVery Positive90% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Forgetful Studios
Windows
Step onto the stage in Forgetmenots, a story-driven puzzle adventure where memories take center stage. Explore a theatrical world that unfolds like a live performance, solving puzzles in a whimsical yet bittersweet journey about loss and remembrance.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.5%, Puzzle 26.7%, Emotional 24.4%, 3D 8.4%, Casual 7.4%
- #25 Etherborn
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 445 reviews2019
Dev: Altered MatterPub: Akupara Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Delve into an environmental puzzle platformer built on exploring and understanding gravity-shifting structures. You are a voiceless being that has just been born into a world where a bodiless voice awaits your arrival. Go forth and seek your purpose.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 34.9%, Platformer 21.1%, Puzzle 15.4%, Adventure 9.2%, Colorful 8.3%
- #26 Weaving Tides
80% matchVery Positive84% of 137 reviews2021
Dev: Follow the Feathers
Windows · Mac
Dive into a magical woven world on the back of your own carpet dragon! Explore the textile landscape, solve puzzles, challenge quirky creatures and unravel the great mysteries of a long forgotten past in Weaving Tides!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 32.5%, Platformer 18%, Puzzle 11.7%, Exploration 11.2%, Colorful 9.1%
- #27 Seedlings
78% matchVery Positive98% of 85 reviews2023
Dev: Bardsley Creative
Windows · Mac · Linux
An atmospheric 2D puzzle platformer made using real photos and videos from New Zealand's native forest. Become a seed that can possess different plant creatures with unique abilities. Solve the obstacles in your way to discover the secrets of the Seedlings.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 40.6%, Platformer 16.5%, Adventure 9.8%, Exploration 8.3%, Puzzle 8.3%
- #28 The Last Shores
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 75 reviews2025
Dev: Black Frog Studio
Windows
🌿 The Last Shores is a chill solar-punk adventure. Clean, explore, and uncover the secrets of a forgotten island while restoring its lost harmony. 🏝️✨
Why similar: Third Person 21.7%, Exploration 20.4%, Stylized 11.7%, 3D 11.6%, Colorful 10.3%
- #29 Inops
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 53 reviews2020
Dev: ZRZStudio
Windows
Dive into the wondrous world of the Inops! The 2D puzzle based side scrolling adventure of dark and light. Battle the fire breathing demons and rescue the scattered Inops.
Why similar: Adventure 35.7%, Puzzle Platformer 21.3%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Stylized 7.2%, Colorful 5.7%
- #30 Once Upon A Puppet
76% matchVery Positive92% of 124 reviews2025
Dev: Flatter Than EarthPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Control the strings of fate and embark on a grand adventure with Drev and Nieve. A magical, story-driven 2.5D puzzle-platformer where puppeteering mechanics and a whimsical, theater-inspired world intertwine.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.4%, Side Scroller 23.3%, Platformer 18.2%, Puzzle 9.9%, Emotional 9%
- #31 The Navigator
78% matchVery Positive96% of 227 reviews2018
Dev: Team Navigator
Windows · Mac
The Navigator is a 2D puzzle-platformer where the player assumes control of a young boy travelling the high seas. The mysterious world around him is filled with floating rocks that have various celestial properties, and the player must help the boy align these celestial rocks to lead him on his journey.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 47.9%, Casual 21.5%, Adventure 20.9%, 2D 7.3%, Indie 2.4%
- #32 RiME
77% matchVery Positive90% of 5,170 reviews2017
Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Grey Box
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.
Why similar: Puzzle 30.2%, Exploration 23.1%, Adventure 18.5%, Colorful 11.1%, Platformer 7.4%
- #33 Kintsugi
73% matchVery Positive99% of 72 reviews2026
Dev: StudiohohoPub: IIM Digital School
Windows
Accompany Kyō, a young apothecary, on his journey to repair a world shattered by mankind and uncover the origin of his newfound golden powers.
Why similar: Platformer 37%, Adventure 21.5%, Stylized 9.8%, 2D 9.3%, Colorful 8.4%
- #34 In His Time
74% matchVery Positive87% of 53 reviews2023
Dev: TearyHand StudioPub: Kodansha
Windows · Mac
Enter the hauntingly beautiful shadow world of In His Time, a 2D puzzle-solving adventure game. There you will meet Olly and join him to solve puzzles throughout each step of his emotional journey of growth and self-discovery.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 37.6%, Platformer 19.9%, Puzzle 10.2%, Exploration 9.4%, Adventure 8.5%
- #35 Nihilumbra
75% matchVery Positive88% of 2,989 reviews2013
Dev: BeautiFun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Puzzle Platformer 30.5%, Platformer 27%, Puzzle 17.1%, Adventure 10.2%, Casual 8.2%
- #36 SAMUDRA
75% matchMixed64% of 148 reviews2021
Dev: Khayalan Arts
Windows
SAMUDRA is an award-winning hand-illustrated deep sea journey.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.1%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Platformer 17.5%, Puzzle 12.1%, Adventure 7.4%
- #37 Crow Story
72% matchVery Positive95% of 356 reviews2021
Dev: log64
Windows
Jump, dive, and platform through this minimalistic indie 3D platformer about a little crow trying to save his friends.
Why similar: Platformer 42.1%, 3D 15.8%, Adventure 13.7%, Linear 13.3%, Casual 7.7%
- #38 A Tale of Paper: Refolded
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 204 reviews2022
Dev: Open House GamesPub: Digerati
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
A Tale of Paper: Refolded is a puzzle-platformer that tells the story of Line, a magical character made of paper who can use origami to change its shape. Transform into a frog, a rocket, a bird and more as Line embarks on an emotional journey to fulfill the dream of its creator.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.4%, Side Scroller 25.8%, Adventure 13.9%, Platformer 12.3%, Exploration 7.4%
- #39 The Multi-Medium
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 550 reviews2023
Dev: Micah Boursier
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Multi-Medium is a visually unique 2D puzzle platform adventure in which you play as an interdimensional explorer lost in the multiverse. Travel to diverse worlds, each drawn or painted by hand in a different medium and style, in search of your place in the cosmos.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.6%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Platformer 13.6%, Puzzle 8.6%, Stylized 7.9%
- #40 The Last Campfire
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 19,361 reviews2021
Dev: Hello Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 Platformer 31.6%, Puzzle 25.3%, Emotional 20.9%, Adventure 13.3%, 3D 6.2%
- #41 Aspire: Ina's Tale
72% matchVery Positive83% of 427 reviews2021
Dev: Wondernaut StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 34.2%, Platformer 20%, Puzzle 11.4%, Adventure 7.8%, Colorful 7.2%
- #42 'n Verlore Verstand
76% matchMixed49% of 186 reviews2016
Dev: Skobbejak GamesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Be prepared to be transported to a reality of dreams and nightmares. What will you discover about yourself in this journey through the subconscious?
Why similar: Platformer 21%, Puzzle Platformer 20.9%, Adventure 17.7%, Casual 12%, Puzzle 11.8%
- #43 Viaerium
73% matchVery Positive85% of 159 reviews2017
Dev: Malevolent Wormhole
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 15%
A radiant journey of life to fulfill Your greatest idea.
Why similar: Emotional 23.1%, Platformer 20.8%, Stylized 13.4%, Colorful 11.5%, Third Person 10.1%
- #44 Wandersong
70% matchVery Positive95% of 3,869 reviews2018
Dev: Wishes Ultd.Pub: Greg Lobanov
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A musical platforming adventure with an emotional story. Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around the world. Along the way you'll explore, solve puzzles, and meet a huge cast of characters!
Why similar: Emotional 21.4%, Platformer 16.3%, Side Scroller 15%, Adventure 13.8%, Colorful 10.7%
- #45 Wavetale
69% matchVery Positive88% of 2,666 reviews2022
Dev: Thunderful DevelopmentPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 31.9%, Third Person 15.5%, Stylized 14.1%, Adventure 14%, Colorful 11.7%
- #46 CUBOTS The Origins
74% matchMixed70% of 53 reviews2017
Dev: Street Lamp Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Be a part of an adventurous journey in Cubots: The Origins. Explore and survive in beautiful, atmospheric environments!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 39.8%, Puzzle 18.5%, Exploration 14.7%, Adventure 10.3%, Casual 9.6%
- #47 Lost Words: Beyond the Page
70% matchVery Positive95% of 827 reviews2021
Dev: Sketchbook DevelopmentsPub: Sketchbook Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 23.3%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Platformer 14.9%, Emotional 11.5%, Puzzle 10.1%
- #48 Project Shoreline
67% matchVery Positive95% of 323 reviews2024
Dev: Speldosa Interactive
Windows · Linux
Step into the tiny metaphorical shoes of a Muri, entrusted with the important task of exploring, cleaning, and restoring a corrupted and decaying beach, one sparkling satisfying patch at a time, in this cute cozy mini-adventure - Project Shoreline!
Why similar: Platformer 20.1%, Puzzle 13.5%, Exploration 13%, Third Person 12.5%, Stylized 12.2%
- #49 Teslagrad
71% matchVery Positive84% of 2,464 reviews2013
Dev: Rain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A journey begins... A treacherous tower... Unravel its mysteries!Discover the secrets kept in the long abandoned Tesla Tower!Magnetism and other electromagnetic powers will help you explore a non-linear world of beautiful hand-drawn environments, in a steampunk-inspired vision of old Europe.
Why similar: Platformer 34%, Puzzle Platformer 21.2%, Puzzle 16.5%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Exploration 5.5%
- #50 Beyond a Coral Sea
68% matchVery Positive94% of 139 reviews2023
Dev: Snigelsoft
Windows
Explore your way through mystical islands while learning about your characters past. In this adventure game you play as the protagonist of a memoire, telling a story from the pacific in the late 1800 century.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 42.2%, Adventure 25.8%, Exploration 17.8%, 3D 8.8%, Linear 3.9%
- #51 The Beggar's Ride
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 198 reviews2016
Dev: Bad Seed
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Beggar’s Ride is a unique and innovative Platform Puzzle Adventure Game where the player can manipulate the environment to solve puzzles in a deep and intriguing story of discovery.
Why similar: Platformer 29%, Puzzle Platformer 18.4%, Puzzle 13%, Adventure 11.5%, Emotional 9.2%
- #52 Aurora: A Child's Journey
68% matchVery Positive93% of 981 reviews2020
Dev: Luski Game StudioPub: Prothos
Windows
Guide Aurora through this beautiful adventure using her imagination to discover who's responsible for the fire that is ravaging her village and its surroundings.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 33.8%, Emotional 18%, Third Person 10.9%, Stylized 9.8%, Adventure 9.6%
- #53 Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree
66% matchVery Positive98% of 93 reviews2025
Dev: Starvania StudioPub: Soft Source
Windows
Discover a once-thriving ocean, now tainted by enigmatic dark entities. Your quest: decipher the mystery and rekindle the ocean's radiant light.
Why similar: Emotional 23.3%, Puzzle 19.3%, Adventure 14.7%, Exploration 14.2%, Colorful 7.3%
- #54 Moose Lost in the Woods
67% matchVery Positive94% of 306 reviews2023
Dev: Spång Studios
Windows · Mac
Moose Lost in the Woods is a cozy 3D platformer without a language barrier. Explore by running, leaping, bouncing, and splashing around in Swedish forest environments, whilst stuffing your backpack with goodies!
Why similar: Platformer 25.7%, Adventure 12.5%, Exploration 12.4%, Casual 11.9%, Stylized 11.4%
- #55 Return to the Skyway
69% matchMostly Positive80% of 64 reviews2022
Dev: Cloud CatsPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Traverse through a fantastical island and utilize the local fauna to destroy obstacles. In this 2D platform, the player controls a character that has crash landed on a tropical island. Complete puzzles utilizing the creatures' unique abilities in order to fix their ship and return to the Skyway!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.8%, Side Scroller 24.9%, Platformer 16.8%, Puzzle 11.4%, Casual 4.8%
- #56 Gloomy Eyes
64% matchVery Positive96% of 247 reviews2025
Dev: Atlas VPub: ARTE France
Windows
A cozy horror, “self-coop”, adventure about two unlikely souls who forge a forbidden bond and journey together to find the sun. Explore eerie yet charming Tim Burton-esque levels, switch between two unique characters, and solve brain-teasing puzzles.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 34.3%, Puzzle 15.8%, Colorful 10.2%, Third Person 9.6%, Adventure 9.6%
- #57 Where We Went
65% matchVery Positive98% of 53 reviews2026
Dev: Oddcube Games
Windows
Where We Went is a narrative driven puzzle game. Step into the role of a mysterious character that can control ancient guardians to solve puzzles. Uncover the story behind your visit to the tomb and the reason for its existence!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.2%, Puzzle 17.6%, Emotional 14.6%, Adventure 12.2%, Exploration 7.8%
- #58 Even the Ocean
69% matchVery Positive86% of 281 reviews2016
Dev: Melos Han-TaniPub: Analgesic Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A story-rich 2D platformer where you'll delve into dangerous power plants and massive creatures, while uncovering the truth of your world. Explore towns and cities, and help a world thrown out of balance!
Why similar: Platformer 28.1%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Adventure 16.3%, Colorful 15.7%, 2D 9%
- #59 Swallow the Sea
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,437 reviews2021
Dev: Talia bob MairPub: ItsTheTalia
Windows · Linux
You are a lowly egg cell on a journey through a swollen sea of strange and humanoid fish. Prey on smaller life and growing larger and stronger to perhaps someday be born.
Why similar: Exploration 32.9%, Adventure 24.4%, Casual 21.7%, 2D 17.3%, Indie 2.4%