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Chained Together is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, vibe casual and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 14 gameplay attributes and found 47 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. BattleBlock Theater®, Trine 2 and It Takes Two lead the list, with BattleBlock Theater® reaching a 93/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Chained Together special.

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Year 2024Dev Anegar Games

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The closest game to Chained Together is BattleBlock Theater® — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Trine 2 and It Takes Two follow close behind.

#1BattleBlock Theater®93 #2Trine 290 #3It Takes Two89 #4LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures90 #5Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light88

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47 similar games found

#1BattleBlock Theater®

93

iRank88

BattleBlock Theater®

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeCasual

Steam👍 97%· 73KRAWG👍 77%· 902MC85IGDB89· 7

Year 2013Dev The Behemoth · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with offline and visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

90

iRank92

Trine 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 95%· 22KIGDB85· 9

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, fantasy world and offline, while skipping deep simulation

89

iRank91

It Takes Two

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeNarrativeExploration

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 offline, while skipping deep simulation

#4LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures

90

iRank82

LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 4.3KIGDB69· 5

Year 2008Dev Traveller's Tales · LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings offline, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping deep simulation

#5Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

88

iRank87

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 4.7KIGDB79· 7

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping deep simulation

89

iRank84

Pikuniku

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeCasualExploration

Steam👍 96%· 11KRAWG👍 80%· 236MC75OC76· 56

Year 2019Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, offline and visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

#7LittleBigPlanet 2

86

iRank94

LittleBigPlanet 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineSandbox World

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 offline, while skipping deep simulation

86

iRank94

Journey

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeCasualExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 38KIGDB94· 14OC93· 46

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

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

≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing, fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

#9Human Fall Flat

91

iRank70

Human Fall Flat

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeThird Person

IGDB73· 13OC68· 64

Year 2021Dev DINESPOF RIGHTOn PC · Linux

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and offline, while skipping vibe casual

#10Octodad: Dadliest Catch

88

iRank79

Octodad: Dadliest Catch

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeThird Person

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 deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty and offline, while skipping vibe casual

#11Split Fiction

84

iRank93

Split Fiction

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeNarrativeThird Person

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

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

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

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, setting scifi and offline, while skipping deep simulation

83

iRank93

Trine

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeCasual

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: dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

#13Rayman Legends

84

iRank88

Rayman Legends

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOffline

Steam👍 90%· 12KIGDB81· 13OC90· 76

Year 2013Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, offline and visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

Steam Epic Xbox

#14Vibrant Venture

82

iRank98

Vibrant Venture

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 98%· 661

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

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

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

#15Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

85

iRank84

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opOnlineSoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 89%· 14KIGDB78· 8OC80· 93

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

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, fantasy world and offline, while skipping deep simulation

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Chained Together?: The closest game to Chained Together is BattleBlock Theater®, scoring 93/100 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 Chained Together?: The three closest games to Chained Together are: 1. BattleBlock Theater® (93/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Trine 2 (90/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. It Takes Two (89/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Chained Together's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 47 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is Trine 2 similar to Chained Together?: Yes, very much so — Trine 2 scores 90/100 similarity to Chained Together. They share 10 attributes, including precision platforming and puzzle design. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to Chained Together?: The best Platformer games similar to Chained Together are BattleBlock Theater®, Trine 2, It Takes Two and LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Chained Together attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.
How is similarity to Chained Together calculated?: We compare Chained Together against every game in our catalog using 14 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 Chained Together experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.