12 Games like Ico on Nintendo Switch that you should try

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyThird PersonStealth

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

Where it drifts furthest from Ico: setting.

Released 5 years after Ico.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#2The Last CampfireClosest on setting

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SoloNarrativeFantasyThird PersonCozy

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 vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Ico: tone.

Released 8 years after Ico.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#3Far: Lone SailsClosest on tone

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyMeleePost-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 visual third person

Where it drifts furthest from Ico: visuals and setting.

Released 6 years after Ico.

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#4Neva

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyRelaxingAnime

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 vibe relaxing, setting anime and visual 2d, while skipping visual third person

Where it drifts furthest from Ico: visuals.

Released 12 years after Ico.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyCasualHardcore

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 vibe casual, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping visual third person

Where it drifts furthest from Ico: visuals and tone.

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#6Figment

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyMeleeCasual

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 vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping visual third person

Where it drifts furthest from Ico: visuals and tone.

Released 5 years after Ico.

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#7Cocoon

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeLinearSci-FiSpace

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 scifi and setting space, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Ico: setting and visuals.

Released 11 years after Ico.

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#8Valiant Hearts: The Great War

Steam Xbox PS

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeTacticalMeleeHistorical

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 fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Ico: setting and visuals.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeMeleeSci-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 puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Ico: setting and visuals.

Released 6 years after Ico.

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#10Stick it to the Man!

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMelee2D

Steam👍 95%· 869IGDB78· 8OC80· 39

Year 2013Dev Zoink · RipstoneOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and visual 2d, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Ico: visuals.

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#11Hue

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Solo2D

Steam👍 92%· 11KIGDB78· 16OC79· 64

Year 2016Dev Fiddlesticks · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Ico: visuals.

Released 4 years after Ico.

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#12Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

Steam Epic PS

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMelee2D

Steam👍 95%· 1.6KIGDB74· 15OC70· 66

Year 2013Dev Press Play · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and visual 2d, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Ico: visuals.

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