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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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Year 2011Dev Atlus
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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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45 similar games found
Little Nightmares II
PlatformerPuzzle-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
iRank86
Superliminal
PlatformerPuzzle-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

Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
PlatformerPuzzle-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
iRank89
Limbo
PlatformerPuzzle-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

86
iRank92
INSIDE
PlatformerPuzzle-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
iRank86
Inmost
PlatformerPuzzle-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

LittleBigPlanet 2
PlatformerPuzzle-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
iRank88
Psychonauts
PlatformerPuzzle-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

Little Nightmares III
PlatformerPuzzle-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

86
iRank87
Little Nightmares
PlatformerPuzzle-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

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87
iRank83
Darq
PlatformerPuzzle-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
iRank85
Unravel
PlatformerPuzzle-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

Octodad: Dadliest Catch
PlatformerPuzzle-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
iRank93
Trine
PlatformerPuzzle-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

83
iRank91
It Takes Two
PlatformerPuzzle-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.