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Creaks 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 38 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. GRIS, The Pedestrian and LocoRoco lead the list, with GRIS reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Creaks special.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

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NarrativeCasualSolo

Year 2020Dev Amanita Design

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The closest game to Creaks is GRIS — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. The Pedestrian and LocoRoco follow close behind.

#1GRIS97 #2The Pedestrian94 #3LocoRoco92 #4Donkey Kong92 #5Monument Valley91

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Games like Creaks

38 similar games found

97

iRank89

GRIS

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeRelaxingCasual2D

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

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

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

#2The Pedestrian

94

iRank85

The Pedestrian

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeRelaxing2DCozy

Steam👍 97%· 5.9KRAWG👍 83%· 151MC82IGDB73· 2OC79· 31

Year 2020Dev Skookum ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel and visual 3d, while skipping vibe casual

92

iRank91

LocoRoco

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2D

IGDB91· 2

Year 2006Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

92

iRank90

Donkey Kong

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2D

IGDB90· 2

Year 1994Dev Pax Softonica · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

#5Monument Valley

91

iRank94

Monument Valley

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloRelaxingCasualNarrativeLinear

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 fantasy world, exploration and discovery and visual 3d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#6Stick it to the Man!

92

iRank87

Stick it to the Man!

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2DMelee

Steam👍 95%· 869IGDB78· 8OC80· 39

Year 2013Dev Zoink · RipstoneOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

92

iRank87

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, while skipping adventure storytelling

#8Will You Snail?

91

iRank92

Will You Snail?

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrative2DMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 97%· 2.8KMC82

Year 2022Dev Jonas TyrollerPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping vibe casual

Steam PS Nintendo

91

iRank88

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 vibe casual

#10Hue

92

iRank85

Hue

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2D

Steam👍 92%· 11KIGDB78· 16OC79· 64

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

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

89

iRank97

ElecHead

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloLinear2DMeleeCozy

Steam👍 97%· 1.3K

Year 2019Dev NamaTakahashiPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and visual pixel, while skipping strong narrative focus

Steam GOG Nintendo

#12Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

92

iRank83

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2DMelee

Steam👍 95%· 1.6KIGDB74· 15OC70· 66

Year 2013Dev Press Play · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

89

iRank92

Neva

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeRelaxing2DFantasy

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 fantasy world and setting anime, while skipping vibe casual

#14Save the Ninja Clan

91

iRank85

Save the Ninja Clan

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloDark2DMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 91%· 112IGDB74· 2

Year 2017Dev Sometimes YouPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

#15Mario vs. Donkey Kong

92

iRank78

Mario vs. Donkey Kong

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2D

IGDB80· 1OC77· 94

Year 2004Dev Nintendo Software Technology · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Creaks?: The closest game to Creaks is GRIS, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Creaks?: The three closest games to Creaks are: 1. GRIS (97/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. The Pedestrian (94/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. LocoRoco (92/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Creaks's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 38 candidates across 11 dimensions.
Is The Pedestrian similar to Creaks?: Yes, very much so — The Pedestrian scores 94/100 similarity to Creaks. They share 7 attributes, including precision platforming and puzzle design. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to Creaks?: The best Platformer games similar to Creaks are GRIS, The Pedestrian, LocoRoco and Donkey Kong. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Creaks attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.
How is similarity to Creaks calculated?: We compare Creaks 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 Creaks experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.