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We filtered the 39 games similar to Deadlight down to the 30 that fit the “Adventure” category. Bramble: The Mountain King, Little Nightmares and Inmost top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Deadlight.

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Deadlight is Bramble: The Mountain King — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Little Nightmares and Inmost follow close behind.

#1Bramble: The Mountain King94 #2Little Nightmares90 #3Inmost94 #4Limbo94 #5Far: Lone Sails92

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The best adventure games like Deadlight

30 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Deadlight. Each one has been evaluated across 14 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Bramble: The Mountain King

94

Bramble: The Mountain King

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasy

Steam👍 95%· 7.5KIGDB68· 1OC79· 38

Year 2023Dev Dimfrost StudioOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: linear, story-driven structure, setting mythology and exploration and discovery, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

Steam Epic Xbox

#2Little Nightmares

90

Little Nightmares

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasy2D

Steam👍 95%· 116KIGDB78· 18OC79· 137

Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics and visual third person, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

94

Inmost

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror2D

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 exploration and discovery and visual pixel, while skipping survival mechanics

Steam GOG Nintendo

94

Limbo

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloDarkNarrativeHorror2D

Steam👍 92%· 61KIGDB84· 10

Year 2010Dev Playdead · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

Steam Epic Xbox

#5Far: Lone Sails

92

Far: Lone Sails

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativePost-ApocalypticFantasy2D

Steam👍 95%· 26KIGDB78· 2OC80· 40

Year 2018Dev Okomotive · Assemble EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, setting scifi and exploration and discovery, while skipping horror tension

92

Submerged

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeDarkPost-ApocalypticHorrorFantasy

Steam👍 76%· 4.8KIGDB57· 9OC54· 52

Year 2015Dev Uppercut GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping horror tension

#7Little Misfortune

92

Little Misfortune

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasy2D

Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1

Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping survival mechanics

#8Stick it to the Man!

97

Stick it to the Man!

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMelee2D

Steam👍 95%· 869IGDB78· 8OC80· 39

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

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

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

#9Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

97

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMelee2D

Steam👍 95%· 1.6KIGDB74· 15OC70· 66

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

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

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

#10Wario Land 4

97

Wario Land 4

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMelee2DPixel Art

IGDB78· 2

Year 2001Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual pixel, while skipping survival mechanics

#11The Lion King

97

The Lion King

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMelee2DPixel Art

Steam👍 64%· 84IGDB80· 1

Year 1994Dev Westwood Studios · GradienteOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: visual pixel, while skipping survival mechanics

96

Psychonauts

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkExploration

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 exploration and discovery and visual third person, while skipping survival mechanics

#13Save the Ninja Clan

95

Save the Ninja Clan

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeDark2DHardcore

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, while skipping survival mechanics

#14Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2

95

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkFantasyHorror

Steam👍 67%· 1.1KIGDB95· 2

Year 2001Dev Crystal Dynamics · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: visual third person, while skipping survival mechanics

92

Blackthorne

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloFantasy2DPixel Art

Year 1994Dev Mass Media Inc · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with visual pixel, while skipping survival mechanics

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