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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to A Webbing Journey down to the 24 that fit the “Puzzle” category. Scribblenauts Unlimited, From Dust and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to A Webbing Journey.

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The best puzzle games like A Webbing Journey

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to A Webbing Journey. Each one has been evaluated across 15 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Scribblenauts UnlimitedClosest overall match

iRank87

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualCozySandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 94%· 12KIGDB72· 10

Year 2012Dev 5th Cell · WB GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from A Webbing Journey: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for A Webbing Journey.

It predates A Webbing Journey by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationMagic

Steam👍 67%· 2.9KIGDB80· 5

Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from A Webbing Journey: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for A Webbing Journey.

It predates A Webbing Journey by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildClosest on visuals

iRank97

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

IGDB98· 27OC96· 167

Year 2017Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping precision platforming

It predates A Webbing Journey by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between WorldsClosest on progression

iRank91

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

IGDB92· 15OC90· 71

Year 2013Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

It predates A Webbing Journey by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

iRank95

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

IGDB95· 6OC95· 164

Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from A Webbing Journey: progression.

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#6Refunct

iRank84

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualCozyOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 96%· 17KRAWG👍 66%· 152

Year 2015Dev Dominique GrieshoferPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, strong narrative focus and visual first person, while skipping sandbox freedom

A short experience about restoring a world featuring: Platforming: Wall-jumps, slides, pipes, lifts, springboards Beautiful: Emotional soundtrack and vibrant visuals Peaceful: Non-violent, open world without death Playful: Learn to play without tutorials Relaxing: Play at your own pace without…

Where it drifts furthest from A Webbing Journey: visuals.

It predates A Webbing Journey by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Stray

iRank88

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCozyOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 97%· 171KRAWG👍 84%· 1.3KMC82IGDB85· 8OC84· 200

Year 2022Dev BlueTwelve · Annapurna InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten city. Stray is a third-person cat adventure game set amidst the detailed, neon-lit alleys of a decaying cybercity and the murky environments of its seedy underbelly.

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#8The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Year 1998Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from A Webbing Journey: tone.

It predates A Webbing Journey by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Abzu

iRank87

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 27KIGDB81· 27OC80· 122

Year 2016Dev Giant Squid · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from A Webbing Journey: tone and world.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for A Webbing Journey.

It predates A Webbing Journey by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#10The Spirit and the Mouse

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCozyOpen WorldExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 1.0KOC75· 8

Year 2022Dev Alblune · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, fantasy world and visual 3d, while skipping sandbox freedom

After a shocking thunderstorm brings them together, unlikely allies Lila the mouse and Lumion the Spirit guardian must work in tandem to restore balance to their quaint village. Thankfully, Lila has her big heart and electrifying new powers to aid her on this journey.

Where it drifts furthest from A Webbing Journey: visuals.

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Steam GOG Epic

#11Thank Goodness You're Here!

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualOpen WorldExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 96%· 8.0KRAWG👍 87%· 50IGDB90· 3OC84· 62

Year 2024Dev Coal Supper · PanicPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, setting cartoon and visual 2d, while skipping sandbox freedom

Thank Goodness You're Here! is an absurd comedy slapformer set in the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth.

Where it drifts furthest from A Webbing Journey: visuals.

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#12The Last Clockwinder

iRank89

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCozyOpen WorldExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 96%· 784IGDB80· 1OC83· 12

Year 2022Dev pontoco · Cyan VenturesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, vibe relaxing and setting scifi, while skipping sandbox freedom

You are on a mission to repair an ancient clocktower built into the trunk of a colossal tree. Inside, you find a pair of gloves that allow you to turn anything you do into a looping clockwork automaton. Use the Clockwinder’s gloves to turn every task into a looping clockwork automaton.

Where it drifts furthest from A Webbing Journey: visuals and progression.

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#13RiME

iRank83

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 90%· 5.2KIGDB73· 15OC79· 120

Year 2017Dev Tequila Works · Six FootOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, vibe relaxing and melee combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from A Webbing Journey: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for A Webbing Journey.

It predates A Webbing Journey by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#14Shadow of the Colossus

iRank92

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonNarrative

IGDB93· 13OC92· 136

Year 2018Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from A Webbing Journey: tone.

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#15Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel

iRank79

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualCozyOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 79%· 115

Dev Cyan WorldsPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, strong narrative focus and procedural generation, while skipping sandbox freedom

You're an Osmo, a strange creature indeed. You explore the galaxy in your spaceship, and the planets you encounter are almost as bizarre as the Osmos themselves. There are seven worlds presented for your consideration, each more goofy and peculiar than the last.

Where it drifts furthest from A Webbing Journey: visuals and world.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for A Webbing Journey.

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