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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 42 games similar to GRIS down to the 18 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Creaks, Neva and Submerged top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to GRIS.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
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NarrativeRelaxingSolo
Year 2018Dev Nomada Studio

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to GRIS is Creaks — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. Neva and Submerged follow close behind.

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The best games like GRIS on Nintendo Switch

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to GRIS. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Creaks
Creaks
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeCasualRelaxing2D
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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, linear, story-driven structure and setting cartoon

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for GRIS.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone93
Neva
PlatformerPuzzle-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 vibe casual

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for GRIS.

Same studio: Nomada Studio.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone93
Submerged
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloRelaxingNarrativeCasualDark
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 survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping visual 2d

Where it drifts furthest from GRIS: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for GRIS.

Genre100Game mode100Tone88Visuals0
The Bridge
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualNarrative2DHardcore
Steam👍 87%· 4.3KIGDB69· 5OC73· 17
Year 2013Dev Ty Taylor & Mario Castañeda · The Quantum Astrophysicists GuildOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping vibe relaxing

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for GRIS.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone64
Planet of Lana
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeCasual2DMelee
Steam👍 93%· 9.6KIGDB93· 3OC81· 90
Year 2023Dev Wishfully · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and setting anime, while skipping vibe relaxing

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for GRIS.

Released 5 years after GRIS.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone61
Thomas Was Alone
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeCasual2DHardcore
Steam👍 94%· 9.4KIGDB76· 8
Year 2012Dev Bithell GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, linear, story-driven structure and setting scifi, while skipping vibe relaxing

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for GRIS.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone57
Little Misfortune
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeCasual2DCozy
Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1
Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

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

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for GRIS.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone55
Call of the Sea
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeCasualHistoricalExploration
Steam👍 88%· 6.0KIGDB73· 6OC77· 84
Year 2020Dev Out of the Blue Games · Raw FuryOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from GRIS: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for GRIS.

Genre100Game mode100Tone81Visuals0
Figment
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualNarrativeMeleeCozy
Steam👍 87%· 5.6KIGDB89· 3OC79· 33
Year 2017Dev Bedtime Digital GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from GRIS: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for GRIS.

Genre100Game mode100Tone63Visuals0
The Last Campfire
PlatformerPuzzle-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 vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from GRIS: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone61Visuals0
Valiant Hearts: The Great War
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrative2DTacticalMelee
Steam👍 96%· 27KIGDB76· 9OC80· 77
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, melee combat and historical setting, while skipping vibe relaxing

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone66
Far: Lone Sails
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrative2DMeleePost-Apocalyptic
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 melee combat, while skipping vibe relaxing

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone66
Limbo
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrative2DDarkHorror
Steam👍 92%· 61KIGDB84· 10
Year 2010Dev Playdead · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from GRIS: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for GRIS.

It predates GRIS by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone44
Little Nightmares
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrative2DStealthMelee
Steam👍 95%· 116KIGDB78· 18OC79· 137
Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from GRIS: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for GRIS.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals59Tone48
Inmost
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrative2DMeleeDark
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 horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from GRIS: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for GRIS.

Genre100Game mode100Tone47Visuals44

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