What is the best game similar to Home?

The closest game to Home is Vibrant Venture, scoring 76/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Home?

The three closest games to Home are: 1. Vibrant Venture (76/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Journey (76/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Little Nightmares II (76/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Home's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 49 candidates across 7 dimensions.

Is Journey similar to Home?

Yes, very much so — Journey scores 76/100 similarity to Home. They share 7 attributes, including precision platforming and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What Platformer games are similar to Home?

The best Platformer games similar to Home are Vibrant Venture, Journey, Little Nightmares II and LittleBigPlanet 2. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Home attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

How is similarity to Home calculated?

We compare Home against every game in our catalog using 7 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 Home experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

If Home left you wanting more, this list of 49 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — precision platforming and single-player focus — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 7 attributes. Vibrant Venture comes closest (76/100).

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Top games similar to Home

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Home. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.

#1Vibrant VentureClosest on genre

iRank98

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DMelee

Steam👍 98%· 661

Year 2019Dev Semag GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat

Vibrant Venture is a singleplayer 2D adventure platformer game where you combine and mix unique character abilities to traverse the world! The game features four playable characters each with two unique abilities. By switching between these characters, you can combine their abilities for extremely versatile, fluid and fun movement!

Where it drifts furthest from Home: visuals.

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#2Journey

iRank94

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DNarrative

Steam👍 94%· 38KIGDB94· 14OC93· 46

Year 2012Dev ThatGameCompany · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, vibe relaxing and vibe casual

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#3Little Nightmares II

iRank88

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DStealth

Steam👍 93%· 57KIGDB82· 13OC83· 173

Year 2021Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

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Steam GOG Xbox

#4LittleBigPlanet 2Closest on visuals

iRank94

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline

IGDB94· 4

Year 2011Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and offline

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

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#5UnravelClosest overall match

iRank85

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-opMultiplayer2DMelee

Steam👍 91%· 5.5KIGDB81· 19OC77· 91

Year 2016Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline

Steam👍 90%· 12KIGDB81· 13OC90· 76

Year 2013Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, melee combat and offline

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Steam Epic Xbox

#7Trine

iRank93

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline

Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB85· 7

Year 2009Dev Frozenbyte · NobilisOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and vibe casual

It predates Home by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode74

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opSolo2DOffline

Steam👍 96%· 11KRAWG👍 80%· 236MC75OC76· 56

Year 2019Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat

Pikuniku is an absurdly wonderful puzzle-exploration game that takes place in a strange but playful world where not everything is as happy as it seems.

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Steam GOG Epic

#9Trine 2

iRank92

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline

Steam👍 95%· 22KIGDB85· 9

Year 2011Dev Frozenbyte · AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and vibe casual

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

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Steam Epic

#10The Cave

iRank82

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline

Steam👍 87%· 2.9KIGDB70· 11

Year 2013Dev Double Fine Productions · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and offline

Genre100Visuals100Game mode85

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeDark

Steam👍 95%· 33KIGDB80· 8OC75· 74

Year 2019Dev Pillow Castle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping visual 2d

Where it drifts furthest from Home: visuals.

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Steam GOG Epic

#12BattleBlock Theater®

iRank88

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayer2DOffline

Steam👍 97%· 73KRAWG👍 77%· 902MC85IGDB89· 7

Year 2013Dev The Behemoth · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, melee combat and offline

BattleBlock Theater is a platform game developed by The Behemoth. The player was aboard the S.S. Friendship when the ship encounters a heavy storm that causes the ship to crash into a strange island. After the player awakens, no ship's crew members seem to be around.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode70

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Steam Xbox

#13Unravel Two

iRank79

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayer2DOffline

Steam👍 78%· 8.8KIGDB81· 11OC81· 85

Year 2018Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and melee combat

Genre100Game mode80Visuals68

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Steam Epic Xbox

#14Never Alone: Kisima Ingitchuna

iRank78

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayer2DOffline

Steam👍 81%· 8.6KIGDB71· 10

Year 2014Dev Upper One Games · E-Line MediaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual

Genre100Visuals100Game mode76

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Steam GOG Epic

#15Little Nightmares III

iRank60

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DStealth

Steam👍 46%· 20KIGDB78· 4OC71· 136

Year 2025Dev Supermassive Games · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics

Released 6 years after Home.

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Complete list of Home alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Home, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Chained Together

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Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

Platformer · Puzzle

Octodad: Dadliest Catch

Platformer · Adventure

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

Platformer · Adventure

Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee

Platformer · Adventure

LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures

Platformer · Adventure

Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty

Platformer · Puzzle

Catherine

Platformer · Puzzle

Human Fall Flat

Platformer · Puzzle

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

Platformer · Puzzle

Bubble Bobble

Platformer · Puzzle

It Takes Two

Platformer · Puzzle

Badland

Platformer · Puzzle

N++ (NPLUSPLUS)

Platformer · Puzzle

Split Fiction

Platformer · Adventure

Rayman Raving Rabbids

Platformer · Adventure

INSIDE

Platformer · Puzzle

Neva

Platformer · Adventure

Braid

Platformer · Puzzle

Planet of Lana

Platformer · Adventure

Limbo

Platformer · Puzzle

Thomas Was Alone

Platformer · Puzzle

Sonic the Hedgehog: Spinball

Platformer · Puzzle

Far: Lone Sails

Platformer · Adventure

Capsized

Platformer · Puzzle

Creaks

Platformer · Puzzle

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

Platformer · Adventure

Little Misfortune

Platformer · Puzzle

The Lost Vikings

Platformer · Puzzle

Bomberman 64

Platformer · Puzzle

DYO

Platformer · Puzzle

Jet Set Radio Future

Platformer · Puzzle

Geometry Dash

Platformer · Puzzle

10 Second Ninja

Platformer · Puzzle

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Home?: The closest game to Home is Vibrant Venture, scoring 76/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Home?: The three closest games to Home are: 1. Vibrant Venture (76/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Journey (76/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Little Nightmares II (76/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Home's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 49 candidates across 7 dimensions.
Is Journey similar to Home?: Yes, very much so — Journey scores 76/100 similarity to Home. They share 7 attributes, including precision platforming and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to Home?: The best Platformer games similar to Home are Vibrant Venture, Journey, Little Nightmares II and LittleBigPlanet 2. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Home attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.
How is similarity to Home calculated?: We compare Home against every game in our catalog using 7 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 Home experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.