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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 48 games similar to Arise: A Simple Story down to the 11 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Unravel Two, Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power and Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Arise: A Simple Story.

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The best games like Arise: A Simple Story on Nintendo Switch

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Arise: A Simple Story. 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.

#1Unravel TwoClosest overall match

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Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineCozyNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 8.8KIGDB81· 11OC81· 85

Year 2018Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping vibe relaxing

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Arise: A Simple Story.

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#2Trine 3: The Artifacts of PowerClosest on visuals

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 63%· 9.1KIGDB62· 5OC67· 28

Year 2015Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Arise: A Simple Story: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Arise: A Simple Story.

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#3Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 4.7KIGDB79· 7

Year 2010Dev Crystal Dynamics · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Arise: A Simple Story: progression.

It predates Arise: A Simple Story by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

OfflineCo-opSoloMultiplayerNarrative

Steam👍 89%· 14KIGDB78· 8OC80· 93

Year 2019Dev Frozenbyte · Modus GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Arise: A Simple Story: visuals and tone.

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Steam GOG Epic

#5SuperliminalClosest on progression

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeExploration

Steam👍 95%· 33KIGDB80· 8OC75· 74

Year 2019Dev Pillow Castle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Arise: A Simple Story: visuals and tone.

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Steam GOG Epic

#6Little Nightmares III

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeExploration

Steam👍 46%· 20KIGDB78· 4OC71· 136

Year 2025Dev Supermassive Games · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, stealth mechanics and horror setting, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Arise: A Simple Story: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Arise: A Simple Story.

Released 6 years after Arise: A Simple Story.

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#7Little Nightmares II

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 57KIGDB82· 13OC83· 173

Year 2021Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Arise: A Simple Story: tone.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#8The Last CampfireClosest on tone

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCozyNarrativeRelaxingThird Person

Steam👍 98%· 19KIGDB88· 2OC78· 26

Year 2020Dev Hello GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping co op

Where it drifts furthest from Arise: A Simple Story: game mode.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloRelaxingNarrativeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 4.8KIGDB57· 9OC54· 52

Year 2015Dev Uppercut GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, vibe casual and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Arise: A Simple Story: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Arise: A Simple Story.

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Steam Epic PS

#10Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-opNarrativeStealthMelee

Steam👍 86%· 3.6KIGDB76· 11

Year 2014Dev Just Add Water · Oddworld InhabitantsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Arise: A Simple Story: visuals and tone.

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Steam GOG Epic

#11Neva

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeRelaxingFantasyAnime

Steam👍 94%· 9.9KIGDB93· 2OC87· 111

Year 2024Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, setting anime and visual 2d, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Arise: A Simple Story: visuals and game mode.

Released 5 years after Arise: A Simple Story.

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Steam GOG PS

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