91
iRank98
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DCo-op
Steam👍 98%· 661
Year 2019Dev Semag GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
Badland is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, sandbox world and fantasy world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 9 gameplay attributes and found 51 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Vibrant Venture, Journey and Unravel lead the list, with Vibrant Venture reaching a 91/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Badland special.
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Year 2013Dev Frogmind
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The closest game to Badland is Vibrant Venture — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. Journey and Unravel follow close behind.
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iRank94
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DCo-op
Steam👍 94%· 38KIGDB94· 14OC93· 46
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#3Unravel
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92
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89
iRank94
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerSandbox World2DCo-op
IGDB94· 4
Year 2011Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: co op and offline, while skipping fantasy world
91
iRank83
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2DDarkNarrative
Steam👍 87%· 11KIGDB80· 1OC78· 15
Year 2019Dev Atlus · SegaOn PC
91
iRank80
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DCo-op
IGDB80
Year 1986Dev Taito
✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world
≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling
#9Ico
87
iRank97
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloFantasyNarrativeThird Person
IGDB97· 2
Year 2001Dev Team Ico · Sony Computer Entertainment
✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus and visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom
#10Webbed
88
iRank94
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloFantasy2DMeleeCozy
Steam👍 98%· 15KRAWG👍 88%· 95
Year 2021Dev Sbug GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Nintendo
#11Braid
88
iRank91
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloFantasy2DNarrativeHardcore
Steam👍 93%· 9.9KIGDB87· 3
Year 2008Dev Number None Inc.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC
#12Celeste
88
iRank92
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloFantasy2DMeleeHardcore
Steam👍 97%· 141KRAWG👍 88%· 1.7KMC91IGDB91· 10OC92· 74
Year 2018Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox
89
iRank88
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2DCo-opStealth
Steam👍 93%· 57KIGDB82· 13OC83· 173
Year 2021Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
88
iRank91
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloFantasyCozyNarrativeRelaxing
Steam👍 98%· 19KIGDB88· 2OC78· 26
Year 2020Dev Hello GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS
#15Trine
87
iRank93
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DCo-op
Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB85· 7
Year 2009Dev Frozenbyte · NobilisOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Badland?
- The closest game to Badland is Vibrant Venture, scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Badland?
- The three closest games to Badland are: 1. Vibrant Venture (91/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Journey (91/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Unravel (93/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Badland's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 51 candidates across 9 dimensions.
- Is Journey similar to Badland?
- Yes, very much so — Journey scores 91/100 similarity to Badland. They share 7 attributes, including precision platforming and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What Platformer games are similar to Badland?
- The best Platformer games similar to Badland are Vibrant Venture, Journey, Unravel and Sonic the Hedgehog: Spinball. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Badland attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.
- How is similarity to Badland calculated?
- We compare Badland against every game in our catalog using 9 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Badland experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.