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We filtered the 50 games similar to Bubble Bobble down to the 34 that fit the “Multiplayer” category. Unravel, The Lost Vikings and The Cave top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Bubble Bobble.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
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NarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 1986Dev Taito

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Within the “Multiplayer” 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 multiplayer games like Bubble Bobble

34 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.

Unravel
PlatformerPuzzle-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

The Lost Vikings
PlatformerPuzzle-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

The Cave
PlatformerPuzzle-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

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power
PlatformerPuzzle-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

Journey
PlatformerPuzzle-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

Octodad: Dadliest Catch
PlatformerPuzzle-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

Trine 2
PlatformerPuzzle-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

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
PlatformerPuzzle-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

Unravel Two
PlatformerPuzzle-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

LittleBigPlanet 2
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

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
PlatformerPuzzle-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

Vibrant Venture
PlatformerPuzzle-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

Capsized
PlatformerPuzzle-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

Trine
PlatformerPuzzle-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

Little Nightmares III
PlatformerPuzzle-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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