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Glitch Hero is hard to replace: few games combine puzzle design, strong narrative focus and setting cartoon in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 8 gameplay attributes and found 40 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar, Blackwell Unbound and Tales of Monkey Island lead the list, with I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Glitch Hero special.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

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The closest game to Glitch Hero is I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Blackwell Unbound and Tales of Monkey Island follow close behind.

#1I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar96 #2Blackwell Unbound95 #3Tales of Monkey Island97 #4Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device95 #5Nancy Drew: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon95

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Games like Glitch Hero

40 similar games found

#1I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar

96

iRank96

I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 1.3K

Year 2021Dev Schell GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS

✓ Like Glitch Hero, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with visual first person, while skipping setting cartoon

#2Blackwell Unbound

95

iRank94

Blackwell Unbound

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrative2DDarkPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 774

Year 2007Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Glitch Hero, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual pixel, while skipping setting cartoon

#3Tales of Monkey Island

97

iRank86

Tales of Monkey Island

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCartoon2D

Steam👍 89%· 797IGDB80

Year 2009Dev Telltale Games · LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

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

≠ Missing: exploration and discovery.

#4Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device

95

iRank91

Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeExplorationCasual

Steam👍 91%· 92

Year 2012Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Glitch Hero, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, while skipping setting cartoon

#5Nancy Drew: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon

95

iRank89

Nancy Drew: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeExplorationCasual

Steam👍 96%· 397RAWG👍 86%· 22MC77

Year 2005Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Glitch Hero, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, while skipping setting cartoon

#6The Sexy Brutale

96

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The Sexy Brutale

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeIsometricStealthDark

Steam👍 92%· 4.1KIGDB80· 12OC81· 75

Year 2017Dev Tequila WorksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Glitch Hero, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics, while skipping setting cartoon

#7Nancy Drew: Legend of the Crystal Skull

95

iRank87

Nancy Drew: Legend of the Crystal Skull

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeExplorationCasual

Steam👍 91%· 213MC79

Year 2007Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~7hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Glitch Hero, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, while skipping setting cartoon

#8Nancy Drew: Secret of the Scarlet Hand

95

iRank89

Nancy Drew: Secret of the Scarlet Hand

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeExplorationCasualLinear

Steam👍 89%· 199

Year 2002Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Glitch Hero, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping setting cartoon

#9Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail!

95

iRank86

Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail!

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrative2DDark

Steam👍 86%· 252

Year 1996Dev Sierra On-LineOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Glitch Hero, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting cartoon

#10Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside

93

iRank95

Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeIsometric2DCasual

Steam👍 98%· 1.3KRAWG👍 90%· 30

Year 1996Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like Glitch Hero, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, while skipping setting cartoon

#11Nancy Drew: The Phantom of Venice

95

iRank86

Nancy Drew: The Phantom of Venice

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeExplorationCasual

Steam👍 91%· 205RAWG👍 91%· 23MC69

Year 2008Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~8hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Glitch Hero, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, while skipping setting cartoon

#12Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds

93

iRank95

Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrative2DCasual

Steam👍 97%· 723RAWG👍 93%· 41

Year 1994Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Android · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Glitch Hero: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, while skipping setting cartoon

#13Nancy Drew: Alibi in Ashes

95

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Nancy Drew: Alibi in Ashes

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeExplorationCasual

Steam👍 90%· 270RAWG👍 77%· 26

Year 2011Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Glitch Hero, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, while skipping setting cartoon

#14Spy Fox in "Dry Cereal"

93

iRank95

Spy Fox in "Dry Cereal"

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrative2DCasual

Steam👍 95%· 698

Year 1997Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like Glitch Hero, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, while skipping setting cartoon

#15Return to Monkey Island

94

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Return to Monkey Island

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCartoon2DCasual

Steam👍 91%· 9.0KIGDB92· 8OC87· 100

Year 2022Dev Terrible Toybox · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Glitch Hero: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping exploration and discovery

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Glitch Hero?: The closest game to Glitch Hero is I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 4 gameplay attributes, including puzzle design, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Glitch Hero?: The three closest games to Glitch Hero are: 1. I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar (96/100, 4 shared attributes) 2. Blackwell Unbound (95/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Tales of Monkey Island (97/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Glitch Hero's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 40 candidates across 8 dimensions.
Is Blackwell Unbound similar to Glitch Hero?: Yes, very much so — Blackwell Unbound scores 95/100 similarity to Glitch Hero. They share 5 attributes, including puzzle design and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Puzzle games are similar to Glitch Hero?: The best Puzzle games similar to Glitch Hero are I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar, Blackwell Unbound, Tales of Monkey Island and Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device. All share the Puzzle genre alongside other key Glitch Hero attributes like puzzle design, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Glitch Hero calculated?: We compare Glitch Hero against every game in our catalog using 8 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 Glitch Hero experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.