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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

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NarrativeSoloMultiplayer

Year 1986Dev Taito

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Within the “Co-op” category, the closest game to Bubble Bobble is Unravel — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. The Lost Vikings and The Cave follow close behind.

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The best co-op games like Bubble Bobble

29 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Bubble Bobble. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

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Unravel

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-opMultiplayerNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 91%· 5.5KIGDB81· 19OC77· 91

Year 2016Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat

Steam Epic Xbox

#2The Lost Vikings

95

The Lost Vikings

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

Year 1993Dev Silicon & Synapse · T&E Soft

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, while skipping strong narrative focus

94

The Cave

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

Steam👍 87%· 2.9KIGDB70· 11

Year 2013Dev Double Fine Productions · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and offline, while skipping strong narrative focus

#4Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

93

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 63%· 9.1KIGDB62· 5OC67· 28

Year 2015Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and melee combat, while skipping visual 2d

92

Journey

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 94%· 38KIGDB94· 14OC93· 46

Year 2012Dev ThatGameCompany · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, vibe relaxing and vibe casual

#6Octodad: Dadliest Catch

92

Octodad: Dadliest Catch

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-opMultiplayerNarrativeOffline

Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 73%· 360MC69IGDB74· 11OC73· 68

Year 2014Dev Young HorsesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and punishing difficulty, while skipping fantasy world

90

Trine 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 95%· 22KIGDB85· 9

Year 2011Dev Frozenbyte · AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and vibe casual

#8Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

90

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 89%· 14KIGDB78· 8OC80· 93

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

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and melee combat

90

Unravel Two

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerNarrativeFantasy2D

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 strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat

Steam Epic Xbox

#10LittleBigPlanet 2

89

LittleBigPlanet 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

#11Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

89

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyOffline

Steam👍 91%· 4.7KIGDB79· 7

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

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world

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

#12Vibrant Venture

89

Vibrant Venture

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

Steam👍 98%· 661

Year 2019Dev Semag GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping strong narrative focus

89

Capsized

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline

Steam👍 76%· 1.1KRAWG👍 21%· 96MC80IGDB63· 5

Year 2011Dev Alientrap · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping strong narrative focus

88

Trine

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB85· 7

Year 2009Dev Frozenbyte · NobilisOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and vibe casual

#15Little Nightmares III

88

Little Nightmares III

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrative2D

Steam👍 46%· 20KIGDB78· 4OC71· 136

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

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics, while skipping fantasy world

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