Chants of Sennaar

45 Games like Chants of Sennaar that you should try

Games like Chants of Sennaar · Find similar →

More about this game →

Chants of Sennaar is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, strong narrative focus and stealth mechanics in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 11 gameplay attributes and found 45 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Ico, Braid and GRIS lead the list, with Ico reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Chants of Sennaar special.

iRank90/ 100

Did you find what you were looking for?

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Tags

NarrativeSolo

Year 2023Dev Rundisc

Stores

Steam ↗GOG ↗

Quick answer

The closest game to Chants of Sennaar is Ico — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Braid and GRIS follow close behind.

#1Ico95 #2Braid93 #3GRIS93 #4Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker94 #5Cocoon91

🗳️

Help us build the best rankings

Community powered

Vote on each result below — good match or not. Every vote directly shapes how we rank similar games for everyone.

Games like Chants of Sennaar

45 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

95

Ico

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyThird Person

IGDB97· 2

Year 2001Dev Team Ico · Sony Computer Entertainment

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping stealth mechanics

93

Braid

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyHardcore2D

Steam👍 93%· 9.9KIGDB87· 3

Year 2008Dev Number None Inc.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty and visual 2d, while skipping stealth mechanics

93

GRIS

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeRelaxingCasual2D

Steam👍 96%· 94KRAWG👍 84%· 1.1KMC83OC86· 125

Year 2018Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, vibe casual and visual 2d, while skipping stealth mechanics

#4Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

94

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloFantasyThird Person

IGDB82· 14OC82· 145

Year 2014Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.2 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

91

Cocoon

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeExplorationIsometricLinear

Steam👍 95%· 8.6KIGDB89· 5OC87· 73

Year 2023Dev Geometric Interactive · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with linear, story-driven structure, setting scifi and setting space, while skipping stealth mechanics

91

Neva

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyRelaxingAnime

Steam👍 94%· 9.9KIGDB93· 2OC87· 111

Year 2024Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, setting anime and visual 2d, while skipping stealth mechanics

91

LocoRoco

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2D

IGDB91· 2

Year 2006Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer Entertainment

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual 2d, while skipping strong narrative focus

91

Donkey Kong

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2D

IGDB90· 2

Year 1994Dev Pax Softonica · Nintendo

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

#9Smushi Come Home

90

Smushi Come Home

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeExplorationCozyCasual

Steam👍 99%· 2.7KOC83· 11

Year 2023Dev SomeHumbleOnion · Mooneye StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping stealth mechanics

#10Sound Shapes

91

Sound Shapes

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2D

IGDB87· 9

Year 2012Dev Queasy Games · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

#11Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

91

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyMythology

Steam👍 86%· 5.1KRAWG👍 90%· 937MC89IGDB84· 7

Year 2003Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and visual third person, while skipping stealth mechanics

95

Bound

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyThird Person

IGDB72· 11OC72· 43

Year 2016Dev Plastic · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

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

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping stealth mechanics

#13Little Nightmares

91

Little Nightmares

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeFantasy

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting mythology

#14Hue

91

Hue

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2D

Steam👍 92%· 11KIGDB78· 16OC79· 64

Year 2016Dev Fiddlesticks · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping strong narrative focus

#15Monument Valley

89

Monument Valley

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyExplorationRelaxing

Steam👍 98%· 8.4KRAWG👍 93%· 545MC89

Year 2014Dev ustwo gamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, vibe casual and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping stealth mechanics

Games like Chants of Sennaar

The Pedestrian

The Pedestrian

Platformer · Puzzle

The Unfinished Swan

The Unfinished Swan

Platformer · Puzzle

Wandersong

Wandersong

Platformer · Puzzle

Papo & Yo

Papo & Yo

Platformer · Adventure

The Last Campfire

The Last Campfire

Platformer · Puzzle

INSIDE

INSIDE

Platformer · Puzzle

The Last Guardian

The Last Guardian

Platformer · Puzzle

Shadow Bug

Shadow Bug

Platformer · Adventure

Mario vs. Donkey Kong

Mario vs. Donkey Kong

Platformer · Puzzle

Stick it to the Man!

Stick it to the Man!

Platformer · Adventure

Rankings in the same genre

Best Puzzle-Platformer Games Best Platformer Games

Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Chants of Sennaar?: The closest game to Chants of Sennaar is Ico, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Chants of Sennaar?: The three closest games to Chants of Sennaar are: 1. Ico (95/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Braid (93/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. GRIS (93/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Chants of Sennaar's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 45 candidates across 11 dimensions.
Is Braid similar to Chants of Sennaar?: Yes, very much so — Braid scores 93/100 similarity to Chants of Sennaar. They share 6 attributes, including precision platforming and puzzle design. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to Chants of Sennaar?: The best Platformer games similar to Chants of Sennaar are Ico, Braid, GRIS and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Chants of Sennaar attributes like precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Chants of Sennaar calculated?: We compare Chants of Sennaar against every game in our catalog using 11 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 Chants of Sennaar experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.