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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 50 games similar to Downward: Enhanced Edition down to the 9 that fit the “Mobile” category. Obduction, The Witness and Dear Esther: Landmark Edition top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Downward: Enhanced Edition.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure
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NarrativeHardcoreSolo
Year 2024Dev Caracal Games

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Within the “Mobile” category, the closest game to Downward: Enhanced Edition is Obduction — scoring 76/100 on our similarity scale. The Witness and Dear Esther: Landmark Edition follow close behind.

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The best games like Downward: Enhanced Edition on Mobile

9 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Downward: Enhanced Edition. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Obduction
Obduction
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldFantasySci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 80%· 4.0KIGDB67· 9OC72· 37
Year 2016Dev Cyan WorldsOn PC · PS4 · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: precision platforming.

It predates Downward: Enhanced Edition by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100Visuals100
The Witness
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeHardcoreOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 85%· 21KRAWG👍 77%· 1.3KMC87IGDB88· 12OC86· 98
Year 2016Dev NVIDIA Lightspeed Studios · TheklaPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing and procedural generation, while skipping precision platforming

The Witness is a 3D puzzle game where you explore a mysterious island full of natural and artificial structures. The game is focused on non-verbal communication that should make the player more attentive to the environment surrounding him.

It predates Downward: Enhanced Edition by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone74Setting69
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 75%· 7.4KIGDB65· 11OC67· 38
Year 2016Dev Rob Briscoe · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, vibe relaxing and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Downward: Enhanced Edition: setting.

It predates Downward: Enhanced Edition by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone60World51
The First Tree
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Steam👍 75%· 5.8KOC80· 14
Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, precision platforming and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, vibe relaxing and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Downward: Enhanced Edition: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Setting61Tone56
Pilgrims
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCasualNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Steam👍 96%· 6.1K
Year 2019Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, vibe relaxing and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Downward: Enhanced Edition: visuals and setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone46Setting32
Telling Lies
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 63%· 1.3KIGDB85· 7OC79· 50
Year 2019Dev Furious Bee Limited · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Downward: Enhanced Edition: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Downward: Enhanced Edition.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone37
The Exit 8
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 93%· 11KIGDB93· 2
Year 2023Dev KOTAKE CREATE · PLAYISMOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, deep simulation and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Downward: Enhanced Edition: setting and tone.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals66World61Tone42
#8LEGO Jurassic World
LEGO Jurassic World
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExploration
Steam👍 93%· 11KIGDB73· 15OC71· 79
Year 2015Dev TT Games · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings offline, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Downward: Enhanced Edition: visuals and game mode.

It predates Downward: Enhanced Edition by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Setting69Game mode22
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationMultiplayer
IGDB89· 9
Year 2009Dev Rockstar Leeds · Rockstar GamesOn Android · iOS

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with shooter, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Downward: Enhanced Edition: visuals.

It predates Downward: Enhanced Edition by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100World63Game mode55Visuals0

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