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We filtered the 41 games similar to Far: Changing Tides down to the 19 that fit the “Narrative” category. GRIS, Webbed and The Pedestrian top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Far: Changing Tides.

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Year 2022Dev Okomotive

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Far: Changing Tides is GRIS — scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. Webbed and The Pedestrian follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Far: Changing Tides

19 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Far: Changing Tides. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1GRISClosest on genre

77

GRIS

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeRelaxing2DCasual

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 casual, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone95

#2WebbedClosest on combat

76

Webbed

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeRelaxingNarrative2D

Steam👍 98%· 15KRAWG👍 88%· 95

Year 2021Dev Sbug GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, fantasy world and exploration and discovery, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Swing through the trees, spin sticky webs, and make friends with bugs! Be the adorable spider you've always wanted to be.

Where it drifts furthest from Far: Changing Tides: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone73Visuals54Setting0

#3The Pedestrian

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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 linear, story-driven structure

The Pedestrian is a 2.5D side-scrolling puzzle platformer that takes an interesting twist on the genre. It's a build-your-own-solution game with a unique art style centered around public signs, e.g., male & female bathroom symbols, elevator symbol, etc.

Genre100Game mode100Tone80Visuals57

#4CreaksClosest on world

76

Creaks

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeRelaxingLinear2D

Steam👍 95%· 5.8KIGDB70· 1OC80· 26

Year 2020Dev Amanita DesignOn PS4 · PC · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting cartoon, while skipping melee combat

Where it drifts furthest from Far: Changing Tides: setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Tone75Setting0

73

Jusant

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeRelaxingCozy

Steam👍 93%· 6.6KIGDB86· 3OC84· 83

Year 2023Dev DON'T NODOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, fantasy world and exploration and discovery, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Far: Changing Tides: setting and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone77Setting0Visuals0

#6NevaClosest on tone

73

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 linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Far: Changing Tides: setting.

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#7Monument Valley

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Monument Valley

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloRelaxingNarrativeLinearCasual

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 casual, fantasy world and exploration and discovery, while skipping melee combat

** Apple Game of the Year 2014 ** ** Winner of Apple Design Award 2014 ** In Monument Valley you will manipulate impossible architecture and guide a silent princess through a stunningly beautiful world.

Where it drifts furthest from Far: Changing Tides: setting and visuals.

It predates Far: Changing Tides by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Tone79Setting0Visuals0

70

Zup! X

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloRelaxingNarrative2DCasual

Steam👍 96%· 6.8KRAWG👍 28%· 28

Year 2018Dev Quiet RiverPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions. The player's goal to keep the blue ball on the platform for 3 seconds in order to pass the level. ▪ 60+ Levels ▪ 2880 Achievements "Zup!" powered by Clickteam Fusion 2.

Where it drifts furthest from Far: Changing Tides: setting.

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#9The Last Campfire

67

The Last Campfire

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeRelaxingCozyDark

Steam👍 98%· 19KIGDB88· 2OC78· 26

Year 2020Dev Hello GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Far: Changing Tides: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone68Setting0Visuals0

Steam Epic Xbox

#10The Talos Principle IIClosest overall match

79

The Talos Principle II

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeLinearPost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 95%· 13KIGDB90· 6

Year 2023Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, exploration and discovery and visual first person, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Far: Changing Tides: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Setting75Tone59

#11Far: Lone Sails

78

Far: Lone Sails

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativePost-Apocalyptic2D

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, survival mechanics and setting scifi, while skipping vibe relaxing

Same studio: Okomotive.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting73Tone59

76

Deadlight

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativePost-Apocalyptic2D

Steam👍 79%· 13KIGDB71· 7

Year 2012Dev Tequila Works · Microsoft StudiosOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Far: Changing Tides: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Far: Changing Tides.

It predates Far: Changing Tides by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting52Tone36

75

Shadow Bug

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrative2D

Steam👍 95%· 111IGDB60· 1OC78· 15

Year 2016Dev Muro Studios · Muro Studios OyPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Missing: vibe relaxing.

Read our open letter to find out how Shadow Bug came to be: http://steamcommunity.com/games/shadowbug/announcements/detail/1420174864656857505 You are the overpowered ninja hero Shadow Bug! Save your home forest from the evil factory by slicing monsters to pieces.

Where it drifts furthest from Far: Changing Tides: tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone46

#14Will You Snail?

74

Will You Snail?

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrative2DHardcore

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 relaxing

Dear humans, I wanted to let you know that I am better than you. You are all doomed and this game is a celebration of my superiority.Why should you play this? To entertain me. I made this game for for MY personal entertainment... Oh come on, don't worry... I'll totally make you feel like you stand a chance. Humans get frustrated so easily... pathetic.What is this game?

Where it drifts furthest from Far: Changing Tides: tone.

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Steam PS Nintendo

#15Bramble: The Mountain King

71

Bramble: The Mountain King

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeLinearDark

Steam👍 95%· 7.5KIGDB68· 1OC79· 38

Year 2023Dev Dimfrost StudioOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Far: Changing Tides: setting and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Tone45Setting0

Steam Epic Xbox

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