94
iRank93
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeLinearSci-FiExploration3D
Steam👍 95%· 13KIGDB90· 6
Year 2023Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PC · PS5
Cocoon is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, strong narrative focus and linear, story-driven structure in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 11 gameplay attributes and found 44 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. The Talos Principle II, Jet Set Radio and Shadow Bug lead the list, with The Talos Principle II reaching a 94/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Cocoon special.
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NarrativeSolo
Year 2023Dev Geometric Interactive
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The closest game to Cocoon is The Talos Principle II — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Jet Set Radio and Shadow Bug follow close behind.
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iRank83
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeMeleeThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 8.3KIGDB75· 2
Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC
96
iRank82
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeMelee2D
Steam👍 95%· 111IGDB60· 1OC78· 15
Year 2016Dev Muro Studios · Muro Studios OyPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh
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iRank79
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeSci-FiSpaceMelee
Steam👍 84%· 1.7KIGDB73· 6OC76· 51
Year 2018Dev Toxic GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
94
iRank88
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeExplorationMeleeDark
Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 79%· 985MC87IGDB85· 6OC89· 8
Year 2005Dev Double Fine Productions · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
#6GRIS
93
iRank89
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxingCasual2D
Steam👍 96%· 94KRAWG👍 84%· 1.1KMC83OC86· 125
Year 2018Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
#7Ico
91
iRank97
PlatformerPuzzle-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 fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping linear, story-driven structure
94
iRank80
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2D
IGDB80· 1
Year 1983Dev Brøderbund Software · BanprestoOn PC · Mac
✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and setting scifi
≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling
93
iRank87
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeSci-FiExplorationMelee
Steam👍 95%· 26KIGDB78· 2OC80· 40
Year 2018Dev Okomotive · Assemble EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC
93
iRank83
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeSci-FiExplorationMelee
Steam👍 88%· 39KRAWG👍 83%· 2.4KMC81IGDB73· 6
Year 2008Dev Electronic Arts DICE · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
91
iRank92
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeExplorationMeleeHardcore
Steam👍 97%· 2.8KMC82
Year 2022Dev Jonas TyrollerPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
#12LocoRoco
91
iRank91
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2D
IGDB91· 2
Year 2006Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer Entertainment
#13Viewfinder
91
iRank90
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeSci-FiExplorationMelee
Steam👍 94%· 12KIGDB89· 3OC83· 94
Year 2023Dev Sad Owl Studios · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
#14Donkey Kong
91
iRank90
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2D
IGDB90· 2
Year 1994Dev Pax Softonica · Nintendo
91
iRank89
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeExplorationIsometricStealth
Steam👍 98%· 30KRAWG👍 86%· 111IGDB80· 2OC82· 46
Year 2023Dev Rundisc · Focus EntertainmentPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Cocoon?
- The closest game to Cocoon is The Talos Principle II, scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Cocoon?
- The three closest games to Cocoon are: 1. The Talos Principle II (94/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Jet Set Radio (96/100, 4 shared attributes) 3. Shadow Bug (96/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Cocoon's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 44 candidates across 11 dimensions.
- Is Jet Set Radio similar to Cocoon?
- Yes, very much so — Jet Set Radio scores 96/100 similarity to Cocoon. They share 4 attributes, including precision platforming and puzzle design. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What Platformer games are similar to Cocoon?
- The best Platformer games similar to Cocoon are The Talos Principle II, Jet Set Radio, Shadow Bug and Q.U.B.E. 2. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Cocoon attributes like precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling.
- How is similarity to Cocoon calculated?
- We compare Cocoon 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 Cocoon experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.