#1Unravel
95
iRank85
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCo-opMultiplayerNarrativeFantasy2D
Steam👍 91%· 5.5KIGDB81· 19OC77· 91
Year 2016Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
51 Games like Bubble Bobble that you should try
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More about this game →Bubble Bobble is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, strong narrative focus and fantasy world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 8 gameplay attributes and found 51 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Unravel, Journey and The Cave lead the list, with Unravel reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Bubble Bobble special.
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Year 1986Dev Taito
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The closest game to Bubble Bobble is Unravel — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Journey and The Cave follow close behind.
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51 similar games found#2Journey
92
iRank94
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasy2D
Steam👍 94%· 38KIGDB94· 14OC93· 46
Year 2012Dev ThatGameCompany · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
#3The Cave
94
iRank82
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
Steam👍 87%· 2.9KIGDB70· 11
Year 2013Dev Double Fine Productions · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android
89
iRank98
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
Steam👍 98%· 661
Year 2019Dev Semag GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
#5Trine 2
90
iRank92
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasy2D
Steam👍 95%· 22KIGDB85· 9
Year 2011Dev Frozenbyte · AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android
89
iRank94
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline
IGDB94· 4
Year 2011Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping strong narrative focus
90
iRank91
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opMultiplayerNarrativeOfflineOnline
Steam👍 95%· 260KRAWG👍 90%· 1.7KMC88OC88· 152
Year 2021Dev Hazelight · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox
92
iRank79
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCo-opMultiplayerNarrativeOffline
Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 73%· 360MC69IGDB74· 11OC73· 68
Year 2014Dev Young HorsesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
#9Trine
88
iRank93
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasy2D
Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB85· 7
Year 2009Dev Frozenbyte · NobilisOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC
90
iRank84
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerNarrativeFantasy2D
Steam👍 89%· 14KIGDB78· 8OC80· 93
Year 2019Dev Frozenbyte · Modus GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
89
iRank87
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyOffline
Steam👍 91%· 4.7KIGDB79· 7
Year 2010Dev Crystal Dynamics · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC
#12Unravel Two
90
iRank79
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerNarrativeFantasy2D
Steam👍 78%· 8.8KIGDB81· 11OC81· 85
Year 2018Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
88
iRank88
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrative2D
Steam👍 93%· 57KIGDB82· 13OC83· 173
Year 2021Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
86
iRank93
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opMultiplayerNarrativeFantasyOffline
Steam👍 97%· 120KRAWG👍 90%· 215IGDB92· 6OC91· 185
Year 2025Dev Hazelight · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox
91
iRank72
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerNarrativeMeleeThird Person
Steam👍 84%· 2.0KRAWG👍 67%· 201MC58IGDB71· 2
Year 2006Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Bubble Bobble?
- The closest game to Bubble Bobble is Unravel, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Bubble Bobble?
- The three closest games to Bubble Bobble are: 1. Unravel (95/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Journey (92/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. The Cave (94/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Bubble Bobble's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 51 candidates across 8 dimensions.
- Is Journey similar to Bubble Bobble?
- Yes, very much so — Journey scores 92/100 similarity to Bubble Bobble. They share 8 attributes, including precision platforming and puzzle design. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What Platformer games are similar to Bubble Bobble?
- The best Platformer games similar to Bubble Bobble are Unravel, Journey, The Cave and Vibrant Venture. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Bubble Bobble attributes like precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus.
- How is similarity to Bubble Bobble calculated?
- We compare Bubble Bobble against every game in our catalog using 8 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 Bubble Bobble experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.