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We filtered the 40 games similar to Far: Lone Sails down to the 22 that fit the “Narrative” category. Shadow Bug, Jet Set Radio and The Talos Principle II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Far: Lone Sails.

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Year 2018Dev Okomotive

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Far: Lone Sails is Shadow Bug — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Jet Set Radio and The Talos Principle II follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Far: Lone Sails

22 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Far: Lone Sails. 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.

Shadow Bug
PlatformerPuzzle-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: deep simulation.

Jet Set Radio
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 8.3KIGDB75· 2
Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

The Talos Principle II
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiPost-ApocalypticExploration
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 linear, story-driven structure, visual first person and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Psychonauts
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationDark
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 dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

GRIS
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrative2DRelaxingCasual
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 relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

Q.U.B.E. 2
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiSpace
Steam👍 84%· 1.7KIGDB73· 6OC76· 51
Year 2018Dev Toxic GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with setting space and visual first person, while skipping survival mechanics

The Edge Ball
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration
Steam👍 88%· 39KRAWG👍 83%· 2.4KMC81IGDB73· 6
Year 2008Dev Electronic Arts DICE · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with setting cyberpunk and visual first person, while skipping deep simulation

Will You Snail?
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D
Steam👍 97%· 2.8KMC82
Year 2022Dev Jonas TyrollerPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping survival mechanics

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyMythology
Steam👍 86%· 5.1KRAWG👍 90%· 937MC89IGDB84· 7
Year 2003Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and setting mythology, while skipping deep simulation

Cocoon
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeSci-FiExplorationLinear
Steam👍 95%· 8.6KIGDB89· 5OC87· 73
Year 2023Dev Geometric Interactive · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with linear, story-driven structure, setting space and visual isometric, while skipping deep simulation

Ico
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 visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Bound
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeFantasyThird Person
IGDB72· 11OC72· 43
Year 2016Dev Plastic · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

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

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Braid
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeFantasy2DHardcore
Steam👍 93%· 9.9KIGDB87· 3
Year 2008Dev Number None Inc.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation

Deadlight
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativePost-ApocalypticFantasy2D
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 horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

The Pedestrian
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrative2DRelaxingCozy
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 vibe relaxing, cozy, relaxing feel and visual 3d, while skipping deep simulation

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