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Catherine is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, strong narrative focus and horror setting in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 10 gameplay attributes and found 45 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Little Nightmares II, Superliminal and Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty lead the list, with Little Nightmares II reaching a 94/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Catherine special.

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The closest game to Catherine is Little Nightmares II — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Superliminal and Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty follow close behind.

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Games like Catherine

45 similar games found

#1Little Nightmares II

94

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Little Nightmares II

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-opDarkNarrativeHorror2D

Steam👍 93%· 57KIGDB82· 13OC83· 173

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

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping visual isometric

93

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Superliminal

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-opNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 95%· 33KIGDB80· 8OC75· 74

Year 2019Dev Pillow Castle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, multiplayer gameplay and exploration and discovery, while skipping visual isometric

#3Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty

91

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Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-opNarrativeDark2D

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings stealth mechanics, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping horror setting

88

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Limbo

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloDarkNarrativeHorror2D

Steam👍 92%· 61KIGDB84· 10

Year 2010Dev Playdead · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, while skipping co op

Steam Epic Xbox

86

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INSIDE

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeDarkHorror2D

Steam👍 97%· 74KRAWG👍 90%· 2.6KMC87IGDB93· 39OC91· 169

Year 2016Dev PlaydeadPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, melee combat and stealth mechanics, while skipping co op

87

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Inmost

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeDarkHorror2D

Steam👍 91%· 7.2KIGDB80· 1OC80· 25

Year 2019Dev Hidden Layer Games · Chucklefish GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, melee combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping co op

Steam GOG Nintendo

#7LittleBigPlanet 2

85

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LittleBigPlanet 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-op2DMultiplayerOffline

IGDB94· 4

Year 2011Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping strong narrative focus

87

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Psychonauts

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeDarkMeleeExploration

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 79%· 985MC87IGDB85· 6OC89· 8

Year 2005Dev Double Fine Productions · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, exploration and discovery and visual third person, while skipping horror setting

#9Little Nightmares III

93

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Little Nightmares III

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-opNarrativeDarkHorror2D

Steam👍 46%· 20KIGDB78· 4OC71· 136

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

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings stealth mechanics, multiplayer gameplay and exploration and discovery, while skipping visual isometric

#10Little Nightmares

86

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Little Nightmares

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeDarkHorror2D

Steam👍 95%· 116KIGDB78· 18OC79· 137

Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, survival mechanics and stealth mechanics, while skipping co op

87

iRank83

Darq

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloDarkNarrativeHorror2D

Steam👍 94%· 4.2KIGDB70· 1OC73· 19

Year 2019Dev Unfold GamesOn Xbox · PC · Switch

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, survival mechanics and stealth mechanics, while skipping co op

86

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Unravel

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-opNarrative2DMultiplayer

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Steam Epic Xbox

#13Octodad: Dadliest Catch

86

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Octodad: Dadliest Catch

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-opNarrativeMultiplayerOffline

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

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

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

82

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Trine

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-opDarkNarrative2D

Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB85· 7

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

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping horror setting

#15It Takes Two

83

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It Takes Two

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opNarrativeMultiplayerOfflineOnline

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and offline, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Catherine?: The closest game to Catherine is Little Nightmares II, scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Catherine?: The three closest games to Catherine are: 1. Little Nightmares II (94/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Superliminal (93/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty (91/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Catherine's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 45 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is Superliminal similar to Catherine?: Yes, very much so — Superliminal scores 93/100 similarity to Catherine. 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 Catherine?: The best Platformer games similar to Catherine are Little Nightmares II, Superliminal, Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty and Limbo. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Catherine attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.
How is similarity to Catherine calculated?: We compare Catherine against every game in our catalog using 10 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 Catherine experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.