- #1 Unravel Two
97% matchMostly Positive78% of 8,892 reviews2020
Dev: Coldwood InteractivePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
When you cut ties to the past, new bonds form. Build relationships with other Yarnys in local co-op or as a single player, fostering friendship and support as you journey together.
Why similar: Co-op 29.3%, Puzzle 19.2%, Family Friendly 9.6%, Adventure 6.6%, Multiplayer 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel, it expands on the unique yarn-based physics and cooperative mechanics that made the original so special.
- #2 Trine 2: Complete Story
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 21,990 reviews2013
Dev: Frozenbyte
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.
Why similar: Beautiful 21.9% ★, Puzzle Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 14.7%, Puzzle 11.5%, Co-op 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game features beautiful, atmospheric environments and physics-based puzzle-platforming that requires creative use of character abilities.
- #3 INSIDE
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 74,668 reviews2016
Dev: Playdead
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 21.1%, Puzzle 18.8%, Platformer 17.3%, Atmospheric 13.2%, Adventure 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Like Unravel, this game uses a wordless narrative and atmospheric puzzle-platforming to convey a deep, emotional story.
- #4 Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 70,774 reviews2016
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
“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 22.1%, Great Soundtrack 18.9%, Atmospheric 16.4%, Adventure 8.5%, Puzzle 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a deeply atmospheric experience with beautiful environments and challenging platforming that feels both rewarding and expressive.
- #5 Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
94% matchVery Positive94% of 41,241 reviews2013
Dev: Starbreeze Studios ABPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Beautiful 19.2% ★, Adventure 19.2%, Puzzle 19.2%, Atmospheric 18.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game excels at using its unique control scheme to tell a powerful, wordless story that mirrors the emotional journey of Yarny.
- #6 Ori and the Will of the Wisps
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 144,768 reviews2020
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Beautiful 36.2% ★, Platformer 15.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Puzzle 7.9%, Atmospheric 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers stunning visual art and fluid platforming mechanics that evoke the same sense of wonder and emotional weight as Unravel.
- #7 LIMBO
93% matchVery Positive92% of 61,286 reviews2011
Dev: Playdead
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 33.1%, Puzzle 20.7%, Platformer 18.9%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Adventure 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational atmospheric puzzle-platformer that shares the somber, contemplative tone found in Unravel's more poignant moments.
- #8 GRIS
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 95,039 reviews2018
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Beautiful 42.8% ★, Atmospheric 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Platformer 8.5%, Puzzle 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of visual storytelling that focuses on emotional growth through atmospheric platforming and light puzzle elements.
- #9 Planet of Lana
91% matchVery Positive93% of 9,942 reviews2023
Dev: WishfullyPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 17.5%, Puzzle 16.9%, Platformer 15.1%, Action 11.9%, Atmospheric 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: This cinematic puzzle-platformer features a lush, atmospheric world and a companion-based mechanic that feels very similar to Unravel's tone.
- #10 RiME
91% matchVery Positive90% of 5,178 reviews2017
Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Grey Box
Windows
Median: 4.1 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 27.9%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Adventure 14.2%, Colorful 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This adventure game focuses on exploration and environmental puzzles within a vibrant, atmospheric world that encourages quiet contemplation.
- #11 The Last Campfire
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 19,698 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 27.6%, Family Friendly 19.8%, Puzzle Platformer 15.2%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Adventure 12%
Why You'll Like It: A gentle, puzzle-focused adventure that prioritizes a cute, emotional narrative and atmospheric exploration.
- #12 Hue
89% matchVery Positive92% of 11,268 reviews2016
Dev: Fiddlesticks GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Hue is a vibrant, award-winning puzzle-adventure, where you alter the world by changing its background colour.
Why similar: Puzzle 24.4%, Puzzle Platformer 18.7%, Platformer 17%, Adventure 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game uses a unique color-shifting mechanic to solve puzzles, offering a clever platforming experience that feels both accessible and inventive.
- #13 Little Nightmares
89% matchVery Positive95% of 116,071 reviews2017
Dev: Tarsier StudiosPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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: Puzzle Platformer 20.9%, Puzzle 19.7%, Atmospheric 16.5%, Platformer 11.8%, Adventure 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: It captures a similar sense of vulnerability and scale through its atmospheric, puzzle-heavy platforming in a beautifully detailed world.
- #14 Arise: A Simple Story
88% matchVery Positive92% of 3,081 reviews2020
Dev: Piccolo StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 21.8%, Platformer 19%, Family Friendly 17.8%, Puzzle 11.5%, Colorful 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional journey through time that uses creative platforming mechanics to explore themes of life and loss.
- #15 A Juggler's Tale
87% matchVery Positive92% of 2,210 reviews2021
Dev: kaleidoscubePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 24.8%, Platformer 22.3%, Atmospheric 16.2%, Side Scroller 11%, Adventure 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: The puppet-theater aesthetic and string-based movement mechanics provide a direct thematic and mechanical parallel to Unravel.
- #16 Sackboy™: A Big Adventure
86% matchVery Positive84% of 4,334 reviews2022
Dev: Sumo DigitalPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
PERFECTLY CRAFTED FOR PC. PlayStation® icon Sackboy bursts into action on PC in a huge 3D multiplayer platforming adventure. An epic journey stuffed with platforming challenges. Deeply immersive controls. Collaborative, chaotic and joyful multiplayer fun.
Why similar: Family Friendly 24.7%, Platformer 20.6%, Co-op 19.2%, Adventure 15.3%, Multiplayer 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A highly tactile platformer that emphasizes creative movement and co-op play in a charming, handcrafted world.
- #17 Neva
84% matchVery Positive94% of 10,090 reviews2024
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Beautiful 22.2% ★, Platformer 15.2%, Puzzle 12.6%, Adventure 10.8%, Atmospheric 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning platformer that explores a touching, emotional bond between a character and their companion.
- #18 Journey
86% matchVery Positive94% of 37,830 reviews2020
Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.
Why similar: Beautiful 40.5% ★, Atmospheric 13.7%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Co-op 11%, Adventure 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for wordless, atmospheric storytelling through exploration, mirroring the emotional impact of Unravel's journey.
- #19 Fe
85% matchMostly Positive78% of 925 reviews2020
Dev: ZoinkPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 31.1%, Action 22.2%, Atmospheric 14.2%, Beautiful 13.8% ★, Adventure 10%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure where you interact with a mysterious forest, emphasizing exploration and movement through nature.
- #20 Pikuniku
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,374 reviews2019
Dev: Arnaud De BockPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Pikuniku is an absurdly wonderful puzzle-exploration game that takes place in a strange but playful world where not everything is as happy as it seems. Help peculiar characters overcome struggles, uncover a deep state conspiracy, and start a little revolution in this delightful dystopian adventure!
Why similar: Puzzle 17.9%, Co-op 14.9%, Family Friendly 11.1%, Platformer 9.6%, Adventure 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A quirky, lighthearted puzzle-platformer that focuses on simple, fun movement and charming interactions.
- #21 Hoa
82% matchVery Positive89% of 3,062 reviews2021
Dev: Skrollcat StudioPub: PM Studios, inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Hoa is a beautiful puzzle-platforming game that features breathtaking hand-painted art, lovely music, and a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.
Why similar: Atmospheric 19.4%, Platformer 18.3%, Family Friendly 11.2%, Adventure 10.7%, Puzzle Platformer 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game features breathtaking hand-painted art and a relaxing, puzzle-platforming experience that feels very similar to Unravel's pace.
- #22 LostWinds
84% matchVery Positive81% of 747 reviews2016
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Wield the awesome powers of Enril the wind spirit to guide and protect young Toku through this unique platform adventure.
Why similar: Platformer 24.3%, Adventure 20.4%, Family Friendly 16%, Puzzle Platformer 12.3%, Puzzle 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A charming platformer that uses wind-based mechanics to solve puzzles and traverse a beautiful, interconnected world.
- #23 Braid
83% matchVery Positive93% of 9,942 reviews2009
Dev: Number None
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 35.3%, Puzzle 23%, Platformer 18.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%, 2D Platformer 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic puzzle-platformer that uses time manipulation to create complex, rewarding puzzles within a melancholic, story-rich framework.
- #24 Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)
81% matchVery Positive81% of 8,651 reviews2014
Dev: Upper One GamesPub: E-Line Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 22.2%, Atmospheric 14.1%, Puzzle 13%, Puzzle Platformer 11.1%, Co-op 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A culturally rich puzzle-platformer that focuses on the bond between two characters in a harsh, atmospheric environment.
- #25 Semblance
81% matchVery Positive86% of 400 reviews2018
Dev: NyamakopPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Semblance is an innovative platformer with deformable terrain, set in a beautiful minimalist world. It’s a game that asks, what if you could deform and reshape the world itself? Semblance takes the idea of a ‘platform’ in a platformer and turns it on its head.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 14.8%, Family Friendly 14.4%, Puzzle 13.9%, Platformer 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A unique puzzle-platformer where you can physically deform the world, offering a tactile experience similar to Unravel's physics.
- #26 Max: The Curse of Brotherhood
80% matchVery Positive95% of 1,643 reviews2014
Dev: Press PlayPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is a cinematic adventure filled with action-packed platforming and creative puzzle-solving. Armed with only a Magic Marker, Max must confront evil at every turn in a hostile and fantastical world in order to save his kid brother, Felix. Join Max on his great adventure!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.3%, Platformer 24.1%, Puzzle 19%, Adventure 17.9%, Action 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game features creative physics-based puzzles and platforming that require the player to manipulate the environment.
- #27 Thomas Was Alone
79% matchVery Positive94% of 9,366 reviews2012
Dev: Bithell Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Guide a group of rectangles through 120 levels, using their different skills together to overcome a series of obstacles in each environment. Discover the human-made story of the first sentient artificial intelligences with Danny Wallace’s BAFTA-winning narration.
Why similar: Platformer 19.6%, Puzzle Platformer 18.4%, Family Friendly 16%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Side Scroller 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Despite its minimalist visuals, it uses clever platforming and a strong narrative to create a surprisingly deep emotional connection.
- #28 Spirit of the North
78% matchVery Positive84% of 6,429 reviews2020
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 29.4%, Beautiful 22.9% ★, Puzzle 20.9%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focusing on exploration and atmospheric storytelling, this game lets you play as a fox in a beautiful, nature-inspired world.
- #29 Child of Light
79% matchVery Positive91% of 13,451 reviews2014
Dev: Ubisoft MontréalPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: Beautiful 22.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 21.9%, Platformer 21.8%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Adventure 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, watercolor-inspired adventure that blends platforming with a gentle, poetic narrative.
- #30 COCOON
74% matchVery Positive95% of 8,729 reviews2023
Dev: Geometric InteractivePub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 32.6%, Puzzle Platformer 17.7%, Adventure 15.8%, Beautiful 13.5% ★, Atmospheric 11.1%
- #31 The Swapper
78% matchVery Positive94% of 7,549 reviews2013
Dev: Olli Harjola, Otto Hantula, Tom Jubert, Carlo CastellanoPub: Facepalm Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
What if someone knew your mind better than you did? The Swapper is an award-winning, narrative driven puzzle game set in the furthest reaches of space.
Why similar: Puzzle 35.6%, Platformer 15.1%, Atmospheric 14.8%, Puzzle Platformer 14.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-platformer that uses a cloning mechanic to solve complex environmental puzzles in a hauntingly beautiful setting.
- #32 Ori and the Blind Forest
77% matchVery Positive94% of 59,708 reviews2015
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
“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 22.6%, Platformer 19.3%, Atmospheric 15%, Adventure 9%, Puzzle Platformer 7.6%
- #33 Trine Enchanted Edition
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 15,871 reviews2009
Dev: Frozenbyte
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Beautiful 26.6% ★, Puzzle Platformer 15.8%, Platformer 14.2%, Puzzle 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%
- #34 Weaving Tides
76% 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: Family Friendly 17.3%, Puzzle Platformer 16.6%, Puzzle 13.5%, Platformer 12.6%, Colorful 9.5%
- #35 Biped
75% matchVery Positive85% of 11,024 reviews2020
Dev: NEXT Studios
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Biped is a coop action adventure game with a strong focus on moment-to-moment collaboration between 2 players.
Why similar: Puzzle 16.5%, Family Friendly 16.5%, Puzzle Platformer 16.1%, Co-op 14.9%, Platformer 14.4%
- #36 Woven
76% matchVery Positive81% of 160 reviews2019
Dev: Alterego GamesPub: StickyLock Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore a woollen world where stuffed animals once lived in peace. Search for hidden secrets and customize your character with different animal shapes to solve puzzles. An epic adventure with two very unlikely heroes and a story narrated in rhyme.
Why similar: Family Friendly 28.3%, Adventure 23.5%, Atmospheric 16%, Puzzle 10.4%, Singleplayer 7.8%
- #37 Airhead
73% matchVery Positive87% of 62 reviews2024
Dev: OctatoPub: HandyGames
Windows
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: Adventure 15.3%, Beautiful 13.7% ★, Puzzle Platformer 13.3%, Puzzle 12.4%, Action 12.3%
- #38 Nihilumbra
75% matchVery Positive88% of 2,992 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 20.7%, Platformer 20%, Puzzle Platformer 16.4%, Adventure 10.3%, Atmospheric 9.1%
- #39 Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles
73% 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: Beautiful 19.6% ★, Puzzle Platformer 14.2%, Puzzle 12%, Platformer 11.6%, Family Friendly 11.4%
- #40 SCARF
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 331 reviews2021
Dev: Uprising StudiosPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Scarf is an atmospheric and emotional journey about what it means to be a hero. An adventure game mixing puzzles and 3D platforms. Explore beautifully crafted worlds and discover your true destiny with the help of a dragon-shaped scarf.
Why similar: Family Friendly 17.7%, Puzzle 16.7%, Platformer 15.4%, Action 12.1%, Adventure 11%
- #41 Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
72% matchVery Positive89% of 14,183 reviews2019
Dev: Frozenbyte
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The best-selling Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D! Join three iconic heroes as they set off on a quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes to save the world from the Nightmare Prince’s shadows.
Why similar: Beautiful 21.5% ★, Puzzle Platformer 16.6%, Co-op 11.6%, Puzzle 11.3%, Platformer 10.6%
- #42 Little Nightmares II
70% matchVery Positive93% of 57,552 reviews2021
Dev: Tarsier StudiosPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 23.9%, Atmospheric 13.2%, Adventure 13.1%, Puzzle Platformer 11.4%, Platformer 9%
- #43 Ynglet
71% matchVery Positive97% of 378 reviews2021
Dev: NifflasPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
In Ynglet, you jump, dash, slide, bounce and float your way through an abstract, effervescent sky. Melt into the reactive, dynamic soundtrack, while beautiful colors make every moment a visual treat.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 17.3%, Family Friendly 14.2%, Puzzle 14.1%, Platformer 12.7%, Atmospheric 10.5%
- #44 Pid
74% matchVery Positive83% of 2,431 reviews2012
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 29.8 hrs≥1hr: 32%
You are stranded on a strange and peculiar planet. It’s time to embark on your journey and find your way home! Explore a gravity defying and challenging platformer with striking visuals and a captivating story that transports you to a world beyond ours.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.4%, Platformer 23.4%, Puzzle 13.6%, Adventure 12.9%, Co-op 6.3%
- #45 The Unfinished Swan
71% matchVery Positive83% of 1,971 reviews2020
Dev: Giant SparrowPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
From the creators of What Remains of Edith Finch. Enter the surreal world of The Unfinished Swan and explore a mysterious, hidden kingdom by splatting paint to reveal the world around you.
Why similar: Puzzle 30.1%, Puzzle Platformer 26.3%, Adventure 14.8%, Beautiful 13.8% ★, Atmospheric 5.3%
- #46 Omno
70% matchVery Positive92% of 2,755 reviews2021
Dev: Studio InkyfoxPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 18.5%, Puzzle 17.4%, Platformer 16.4%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Colorful 9.9%
- #47 Degrees of Separation
72% matchVery Positive80% of 1,315 reviews2019
Dev: MoondropPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Degrees of Separation is a puzzle platformer where cooperation is built into every move. Two contrasting souls, Ember and Rime, fall in love, but are separated by an enigmatic force, and must use their powers to progress through a spectacular world of fantasy and adventure.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 17.6%, Puzzle 15.6%, Co-op 14.6%, Platformer 13.3%, Family Friendly 10.9%
- #48 Figment
71% matchVery Positive87% of 5,657 reviews2017
Dev: Bedtime Digital Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humor and multi layered narrative. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind seeking to restore the courage that's been lost.
Why similar: Puzzle 24.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Adventure 14.4%, Action 12.2%, Atmospheric 11.8%
- #49 Once Upon A Puppet
66% matchVery Positive91% of 128 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 17.2%, Platformer 16.4%, Puzzle 14.7%, Family Friendly 13.4%, Atmospheric 11.6%
- #50 Wirm
65% matchVery Positive93% of 155 reviews2025
Dev: Sbug Games
Windows
Take a worm on a tiny adventure through this delightfully wiggly physics platformer :)
Why similar: Platformer 23.7%, Puzzle Platformer 20%, Family Friendly 17.6%, Colorful 11.4%, Co-op 8.1%
- #51 A Way Out
67% matchVery Positive88% of 101,009 reviews2020
Dev: Hazelight StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A Way Out is an exclusively co-op adventure where you play the role of one of two prisoners making their daring escape from prison.
Why similar: Co-op 54.7%, Action 13%, Adventure 11.2%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Atmospheric 8.1%
- #52 Out of Line
68% matchVery Positive90% of 239 reviews2021
Dev: Nerd MonkeysPub: Hatinh Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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: Puzzle Platformer 21.3%, Puzzle 18.5%, Platformer 15.8%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Colorful 8.5%
- #53 Seasons after Fall
69% matchVery Positive81% of 3,152 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: Platformer 20.5%, Puzzle Platformer 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Adventure 11.8%, Puzzle 10.4%
- #54 TurnOn
70% matchVery Positive83% of 345 reviews2016
Dev: Brainy Studio LLCPub: Xsolla USA Inc
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
"TurnOn" tells the spellbinding tale of a brave alien creature and its striking journey through blackout world, in an incredibly colorful and detailed platformer without platforms.
Why similar: Family Friendly 14.9%, Puzzle Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 14.6%, Adventure 12.3%, Action 11.9%
- #55 Unleaving
66% matchVery Positive90% of 58 reviews2024
Dev: orangutan matter
Windows · Mac
When everything seems hopeless a child is awakened by the whispers of the last leaf, drawn into an imaginary world. Unleaving invites the player into a narrative-driven puzzle platformer where each challenge unfolds within a hand-painted landscape, exploring perception and meaning
Why similar: Puzzle 19.2%, Platformer 17.6%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Puzzle Platformer 12.3%, Side Scroller 9%
- #56 ibb & obb
68% matchVery Positive89% of 6,805 reviews2014
Dev: Sparpweed
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
ibb & obb is a two player cooperative game set in a puzzle filled world where gravity goes both up and down. You can only succeed by working closely together. Find a friend for some true local co-op couch fun or match up online.
Why similar: Co-op 29.4%, Puzzle 21.3%, Platformer 14.9%, Puzzle Platformer 8.2%, Family Friendly 6.1%
- #57 Etherborn
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 447 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 15.9%, Puzzle 15.9%, Platformer 13.3%, Beautiful 13.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 12.8%
- #58 UniDuni
62% matchVery Positive96% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: Clops Game Studio
Windows
Inspired by the classics, UniDuni is a lighthearted puzzle platformer adventure which celebrates the bonds of friendship. Invite a friend to work together across hand-crafted levels or challenge yourself and prove your skills!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 17.1%, Family Friendly 15%, Co-op 14.2%, Puzzle 14.2%, Colorful 8.2%
- #59 Amphora
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 214 reviews2014
Dev: Moondrop
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Amphora is a peculiar puzzle game that mixes story elements and physics. Amphora presents you with an unfamiliar world with a striking visual style inspired by all the shadow theatre traditions and colors of the world.
Why similar: Puzzle 32.9%, Atmospheric 15.9%, Adventure 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Colorful 12.3%
- #60 Lanternium
67% matchVery Positive86% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Blazing Planet Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
You have to find out what happened in this fantastic world and help the Raccoon find his way home!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.4%, Puzzle 19.6%, Family Friendly 19.1%, Colorful 10.8%, Adventure 7.2%