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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 47 games similar to Adorable Adventures down to the 12 that fit the “Platformer” category. Grow Home, Scribblenauts Unlimited and Assassin's Creed top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Adorable Adventures.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

The best platformer games like Adorable Adventures

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Adorable Adventures. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Grow HomeClosest overall match

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualCozyRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 5.6KIGDB78· 6OC76· 38

Year 2015Dev Ubisoft Reflections · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi

It predates Adorable Adventures by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Scribblenauts Unlimited

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, precision platforming and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Adorable Adventures: visuals.

It predates Adorable Adventures by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

IGDB81· 4

Year 2007Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, precision platforming and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping vibe casual

It predates Adorable Adventures by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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Xbox

#4Refunct

iRank84

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingCasualNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 96%· 17KRAWG👍 66%· 152

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, precision platforming and vibe relaxing

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design 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 Adorable Adventures: visuals.

It predates Adorable Adventures by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeRelaxingCasualOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 75%· 5.8KOC80· 14

Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, precision platforming and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation and fantasy world, while skipping sandbox freedom

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Adorable Adventures.

It predates Adorable Adventures by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#6RiME

iRank83

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 5.2KIGDB73· 15OC79· 120

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, precision platforming and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping sandbox freedom

It predates Adorable Adventures by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#7Stray

iRank88

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeCozyOpen 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 strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, horror tension 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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Steam Xbox PS

#8Thank Goodness You're Here!

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

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, precision platforming and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, 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 Adorable Adventures: visuals.

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#9The Spirit and the Mouse

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 97%· 1.0KOC75· 8

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

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, precision platforming and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, 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 Adorable Adventures: visuals.

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