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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 24 games similar to Bowling Over It down to the 9 that fit the “Narrative” category. Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy, Zup! X and Thomas Was Alone top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Bowling Over It.

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Bowling Over It is Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Zup! X and Thomas Was Alone follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Bowling Over It

9 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Bowling Over It. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcoreNarrativeCasualHorror2D
Steam👍 82%· 81K
Year 2017Dev Bennett FoddyOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, horror tension and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

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#2Zup! X
Zup! X
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualNarrativeHardcoreHorror2D
Steam👍 96%· 6.8KRAWG👍 28%· 28
Year 2018Dev Quiet RiverPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Shared with Bowling Over It: precision platforming, horror tension and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe relaxing, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions. The player's goal to keep the blue ball on the platform for 3 seconds in order to pass the level. ▪ 60+ Levels ▪ 2880 Achievements "Zup!" powered by Clickteam Fusion 2.

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#3Thomas Was Alone
Thomas Was Alone
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeHardcoreCasualLinear2D
Steam👍 94%· 9.4KIGDB76· 8
Year 2012Dev Bithell GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Bowling Over It, expect precision platforming, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Bowling Over It: setting.

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Snake Pass
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualHardcoreNarrativeMelee
Steam👍 80%· 3.3KIGDB72· 12OC74· 90
Year 2017Dev Sumo DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Bowling Over It, it's known for precision platforming, vibe casual and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and deep simulation, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Bowling Over It: visuals.

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SANABI
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloNarrativeHardcoreLinear2D
Steam👍 97%· 44KRAWG👍 89%· 34IGDB95· 2OC80· 6
Year 2023Dev SANABI · NEOWIZPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, melee combat and setting cyberpunk, while skipping horror tension

You, a legendary retired veteran, are called upon for one last operation: to ascend a mega-city ruled by a corrupt conglomerate. You were chosen for this mission because of your signature chain-hook prosthetic arm and the ability to maneuver and quickly defeat enemies.

Where it drifts furthest from Bowling Over It: setting.

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Mega Man 9
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcoreNarrative2DMelee
Steam👍 84%· 1.8KIGDB88· 7
Year 2008Dev Inti Creates · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Bowling Over It: setting.

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Lugaru HD
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcoreNarrativeMeleeStealth
Steam👍 79%· 587RAWG👍 33%· 42
Year 2010Dev Wolfire GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, fighting mechanics and action RPG combat, while skipping horror tension

Follow Turner, a rebel bunny rabbit with impressive combat skills in his quest to find those responsible for slaughtering his village. Uncover a far-reaching conspiracy involving the corrupt leaders of the rabbit republic and the wolves of the nearby lands.

Where it drifts furthest from Bowling Over It: world.

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Little Misfortune
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeCasualHorror2D
Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1
Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Like Bowling Over It, it's known for precision platforming, horror tension and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping punishing difficulty

Game mode100Visuals100Setting82Tone51Genre50
Will You Snail?
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloHardcoreNarrative2DMelee
Steam👍 97%· 2.8KMC82
Year 2022Dev Jonas TyrollerPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Bowling Over It, expect precision platforming, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep simulation and puzzle design, while skipping horror tension

Dear humans, I wanted to let you know that I am better than you. You are all doomed and this game is a celebration of my superiority.Why should you play this? To entertain me. I made this game for for MY personal entertainment... Oh come on, don't worry... I'll totally make you feel like you stand a chance. Humans get frustrated so easily... pathetic.What is this game?

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