Games Like Unravel

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 29.1%, Puzzle 19.1%, Family Friendly 9.1%, Multiplayer 6.7%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel, it expands on the core physics-based yarn mechanics with a focus on cooperative play and beautiful, interconnected environments.

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 20.8%, Puzzle 18.6%, Platformer 17.4%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Adventure 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric puzzle-platformer that excels at wordless storytelling and environmental interaction, much like the emotional journey of Yarny.

Embark on the craziest journey of your life in It Takes Two. Invite a friend to join for free with Friend’s Pass and work together across a huge variety of gleefully disruptive gameplay challenges. Winner of GAME OF THE YEAR at the Game Awards 2021.

Why similar: Co-op 38.8%, Puzzle 19.8%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Puzzle Platformer 9.2%, Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: This masterpiece of cooperative puzzle-platforming shares the same sense of scale and creative, physics-driven gameplay found in Unravel.

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

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 32.8%, Puzzle 20.6%, Platformer 19%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Adventure 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This classic title defines the atmospheric puzzle-platformer genre, using physics and environmental hazards to create a haunting, memorable experience.

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 22.5% ★, Puzzle Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 14.7%, Puzzle 11.3%, Co-op 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features physics-based puzzle-platforming that requires creative use of character abilities to navigate lush, magical environments.

Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.

Why similar: Beautiful 40.8% ★, Atmospheric 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Co-op 10.8%, Adventure 10%

Why You'll Like It: An iconic, wordless adventure that prioritizes atmosphere, emotional connection, and a sense of discovery above all else.

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 43.5% ★, Atmospheric 12.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Platformer 8.3%, Puzzle 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning, emotionally resonant game that uses platforming and light puzzles to explore themes of grief and healing.

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 20.7%, Puzzle 19.4%, Atmospheric 17%, Platformer 11.8%, Adventure 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the feeling of being a small, vulnerable protagonist navigating a massive, dangerous world through clever puzzle-solving.

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 23.6%, Atmospheric 13.7%, Adventure 13.2%, Puzzle Platformer 11.3%, Platformer 9%

Why You'll Like It: Builds upon the atmospheric tension and puzzle-platforming of its predecessor with even more polished mechanics and emotional depth.

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 36.8% ★, Platformer 15.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Atmospheric 7.7%, Puzzle 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers breathtaking art and fluid platforming that matches the beauty and emotional weight of Unravel's 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 17.2%, Puzzle 16.7%, Platformer 15.3%, Action 11.6%, Atmospheric 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic puzzle-adventure that emphasizes the bond between companions in a beautiful, atmospheric world.

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 22.4% ★, Platformer 15.2%, Puzzle 12.6%, Adventure 11%, Atmospheric 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A poignant and visually striking platformer that focuses on the emotional bond between its characters amidst a changing, atmospheric landscape.

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 27.1%, Family Friendly 19.8%, Puzzle Platformer 14.9%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Adventure 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A gentle, puzzle-focused adventure that captures the same sense of quiet, emotional storytelling found in Unravel.

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

Why similar: Puzzle 23.8%, Puzzle Platformer 18.9%, Platformer 17%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Adventure 11%

Why You'll Like It: A clever puzzle-platformer that uses color-shifting mechanics to alter the environment, mirroring the creative puzzle design of Unravel.

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 24.4%, Platformer 22.4%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Adventure 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A puppet-themed puzzle-platformer that uses string-based mechanics and atmospheric storytelling to mirror the themes of Unravel.

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 19.9% ★, Adventure 19.1%, Atmospheric 19.1%, Puzzle 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A powerful, emotional journey that uses unique control mechanics to tell a story of connection and loss.

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 30.7%, Action 21.6%, Atmospheric 14.6%, Beautiful 14.4% ★, Adventure 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, nature-inspired adventure that uses sound and movement to navigate a mysterious, interconnected forest.

Overcome emotional struggles across a touching narrative filled with twists and surprises. Embark on a dream-like journey, with breathtaking artistic direction and the enthralling voice of Hannah Murray (Game of Thrones, Skins).

Why similar: Puzzle 26.8%, Platformer 22.4%, Atmospheric 16.9%, Puzzle Platformer 12.5%, Adventure 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric puzzle-platformer that uses light and shadow mechanics to tell a touching story about internal struggle.

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 27.5%, Great Soundtrack 16.6%, Atmospheric 15.9%, Adventure 14.1%, Colorful 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy adventure that uses light, sound, and environmental puzzles to tell a moving, wordless story.

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%, Puzzle Platformer 17.1%, Adventure 15.8%, Beautiful 14% ★, Atmospheric 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in puzzle design that features nested worlds and atmospheric exploration, perfect for fans of Unravel's logic.

Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.

Why similar: Beautiful 31.8% ★, Puzzle 17.9%, Atmospheric 15.7%, Adventure 13.3%, Colorful 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Allows players to experience a large, detailed world from the perspective of a small, agile creature, focusing on exploration and environmental puzzles.

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 29.1%, Platformer 24.4%, Puzzle 19%, Adventure 18%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features creative, physics-based puzzle-platforming where the player uses a magic marker to manipulate the environment.

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: Puzzle 20.8%, Atmospheric 17.9%, Puzzle Platformer 17.8%, Platformer 16.4%, Adventure 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the journey of a small character maintaining a vehicle, emphasizing atmosphere and physics-based interaction.

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 14.4%, Puzzle 12.8%, Puzzle Platformer 10.9%, Co-op 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A culturally rich, atmospheric platformer that emphasizes the bond between two characters in a harsh, beautiful environment.

Hoa is a beautiful puzzle-platforming game that features breathtaking hand-painted art, lovely music, and a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.

Why similar: Atmospheric 19.9%, Platformer 18.4%, Family Friendly 11%, Adventure 10.6%, 2D Platformer 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, hand-drawn platformer that focuses on atmosphere and gentle puzzle-solving in a serene world.

Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!

Why similar: Family Friendly 21.1%, Puzzle 17.3%, Puzzle Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 13.4%, Atmospheric 10%

Why You'll Like It: Explores a massive world from a tiny perspective, using unique creature-based mechanics to solve puzzles and traverse the environment.

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 14.6%, Family Friendly 14.2%, Puzzle 13.8%, Platformer 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique puzzle-platformer where the player can deform the environment itself, offering a fresh take on physics-based gameplay.

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 29.2%, Beautiful 23% ★, Puzzle 20.7%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A nature-focused adventure that emphasizes atmospheric exploration and the bond between the player and the environment.

The Gardens Between is a surreal puzzle adventure that follows best friends, Arina and Frendt, as they fall into a mysterious world of beautiful garden islands. Manipulate time to solve puzzles and discover the secrets of each island.

Why similar: Family Friendly 38%, Puzzle 36%, Atmospheric 26%

Why You'll Like It: A time-manipulation puzzle game that focuses on nostalgia and the emotional significance of memories.

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 17.7%, Co-op 15%, Family Friendly 11%, Platformer 9.9%, Adventure 8.9%

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 21.1%, Co-op 19.6%, Adventure 15.7%, Multiplayer 9.9%

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 27.4% ★, Puzzle Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 14.1%, Puzzle 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%

“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.

Why similar: Platformer 21.9%, Great Soundtrack 19.4%, Atmospheric 16.7%, Adventure 8.5%, Puzzle 6.9%

When Blobolonia is threatened by an evil Emperor, the blob comes to Earth looking for help. Instead, he finds a young boy. Help the blob dethrone the evil Emperor that's terrorizing Blobolonia and establish a friendship with the blob that will last a lifetime.

Why similar: Family Friendly 23.1%, Puzzle Platformer 21.8%, Puzzle 18.5%, Platformer 16%, Adventure 15.2%

Why You'll Like It: A charming puzzle-platformer that relies on the bond between a boy and his companion to solve environmental challenges.

Wield the awesome powers of Enril the wind spirit to guide and protect young Toku through this unique platform adventure.

Why similar: Platformer 24.4%, Adventure 20.3%, Family Friendly 15.8%, Puzzle Platformer 12.2%, Puzzle 10.5%

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 17.5%, Puzzle 16.5%, Platformer 15.4%, Action 11.9%, Adventure 11.1%

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 20.4%, Platformer 20%, Puzzle Platformer 16%, Adventure 10.3%, Atmospheric 9.3%

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 15.2%, Beautiful 14.2% ★, Puzzle Platformer 13%, Puzzle 12.2%, Action 12%

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 27.8%, Adventure 23.5%, Atmospheric 16.4%, Puzzle 10.3%, Singleplayer 7.9%

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 23.9%, Great Soundtrack 16.2%, Adventure 14.2%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Action 11.8%

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 20.2% ★, Puzzle Platformer 13.8%, Puzzle 11.7%, Platformer 11.6%, Family Friendly 11.1%

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 17.1%, Puzzle 14%, Family Friendly 14%, Platformer 12.8%, Atmospheric 10.9%

“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 23.2%, Platformer 19.2%, Atmospheric 15.3%, Adventure 8.9%, Puzzle Platformer 7.4%

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 20.4%, Puzzle Platformer 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Adventure 11.9%, Puzzle 10.2%

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%, Platformer 23.6%, Puzzle 13.4%, Adventure 12.9%, Co-op 6.3%

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 17.3%, Puzzle 15.4%, Co-op 14.7%, Platformer 13.4%, Family Friendly 10.8%

A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 18.2%, Puzzle 17.2%, Platformer 16.5%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Colorful 10%

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 24.4%, Platformer 21.6%, Family Friendly 19.9%, Colorful 12.9%, Adventure 9.7%

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 29.7%, Puzzle Platformer 25.9%, Adventure 14.7%, Beautiful 14.3% ★, Atmospheric 5.4%

Biped is a coop action adventure game with a strong focus on moment-to-moment collaboration between 2 players.

Why similar: Family Friendly 19.5%, Puzzle 18.1%, Puzzle Platformer 17.8%, Co-op 16.5%, Action 8.8%

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%, Platformer 16.5%, Puzzle 14.6%, Family Friendly 13.2%, Atmospheric 12%

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%, Puzzle 18.4%, Platformer 15.9%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Colorful 8.6%

Take a worm on a tiny adventure through this delightfully wiggly physics platformer :)

Why similar: Platformer 23.9%, Puzzle Platformer 19.8%, Family Friendly 17.4%, Colorful 11.5%, Co-op 8.2%

"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: Platformer 14.7%, Family Friendly 14.7%, Puzzle Platformer 14.6%, Adventure 12.3%, Action 11.6%

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 54.4%, Action 12.8%, Adventure 11.2%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Tales of the Tiny Planet tells the story of a separated group of planet friends who want to reunite. You have to assist them against the dangers of time and space.

Why similar: Beautiful 19.7% ★, Puzzle 14.9%, Family Friendly 11.4%, Platformer 10.3%, Puzzle Platformer 10%

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 32.3%, Atmospheric 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Adventure 14.3%, Colorful 12.3%

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%, Platformer 17.6%, Atmospheric 14.7%, Puzzle Platformer 12.1%, Side Scroller 9%

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 21.1%, Platformer 15.1%, Puzzle Platformer 8.1%, Family Friendly 6%

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 16.8%, Family Friendly 14.9%, Co-op 14.3%, Puzzle 14.1%, Colorful 8.3%