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We filtered the 50 games similar to Bubble Bobble down to the 33 that fit the “Narrative” category. Unravel, Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power and Journey top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Bubble Bobble.

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Year 1986Dev Taito

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Bubble Bobble is Unravel — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power and Journey follow close behind.

#1Unravel95 #2Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power93 #3Journey92 #4Octodad: Dadliest Catch92 #5Rayman Raving Rabbids91

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The best narrative games like Bubble Bobble

33 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

#2Trine 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

#4Octodad: 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

#5Rayman Raving Rabbids

91

Rayman Raving Rabbids

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeMeleeThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 2.0KRAWG👍 67%· 201MC58IGDB71· 2

Year 2006Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, melee combat and visual third person, 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

90

It Takes Two

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opMultiplayerNarrativeOfflineOnline

Steam👍 95%· 260KRAWG👍 90%· 1.7KMC88OC88· 152

Year 2021Dev Hazelight · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, melee combat and offline, while skipping fantasy world

#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

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

#11Little 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

#12Little Nightmares II

88

Little Nightmares II

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrative2D

Steam👍 93%· 57KIGDB82· 13OC83· 173

Year 2021Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

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

#13Superliminal

87

Superliminal

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeDark

Steam👍 95%· 33KIGDB80· 8OC75· 74

Year 2019Dev Pillow Castle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fantasy world

#14Split Fiction

86

Split Fiction

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opMultiplayerNarrativeFantasyOffline

Steam👍 97%· 120KRAWG👍 90%· 215IGDB92· 6OC91· 185

Year 2025Dev Hazelight · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping single-player focus

#15Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty

86

Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-opNarrative2DStealth

Steam👍 86%· 3.6KIGDB76· 11

Year 2014Dev Just Add Water · Oddworld InhabitantsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics, while skipping fantasy world

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