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We filtered the 47 games similar to Ico down to the 31 that fit the “Narrative” category. Jet Set Radio, Concrete Genie and Bound top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ico.

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Year 2001Dev Team Ico

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Ico is Jet Set Radio — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Concrete Genie and Bound follow close behind.

#1Jet Set Radio97 #2Concrete Genie97 #3Bound97 #4Shadow Bug96 #5Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time95

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The best narrative games like Ico

31 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ico. 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.

#1Jet Set Radio

97

Jet Set Radio

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeThird PersonMelee

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 melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

#2Concrete Genie

97

Concrete Genie

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyThird PersonMagic

IGDB82· 7OC77· 98

Year 2019Dev Pixelopus · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

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

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and combat magic

97

Bound

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyThird Person

IGDB72· 11OC72· 43

Year 2016Dev Plastic · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling.

96

Shadow Bug

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeMelee2D

Steam👍 95%· 111IGDB60· 1OC78· 15

Year 2016Dev Muro Studios · Muro Studios OyPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat and visual 2d, while skipping fantasy world

#5Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

95

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyThird PersonMelee

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 melee combat

95

Psychonauts

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeThird PersonMeleeDark

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, melee combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping fantasy world

#7Chants of Sennaar

95

Chants of Sennaar

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyStealthMelee

Steam👍 98%· 30KRAWG👍 86%· 111IGDB80· 2OC82· 46

Year 2023Dev Rundisc · Focus EntertainmentPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, melee combat and setting mythology, while skipping visual third person

94

Braid

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyHardcore2D

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 and visual 2d, while skipping visual third person

94

Contrast

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyThird PersonDark

Steam👍 91%· 5.7KIGDB57· 6OC60· 47

Year 2013Dev Compulsion Games · Focus EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere

#10The Unfinished Swan

93

The Unfinished Swan

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyCasualExploration

Steam👍 84%· 2.0KIGDB77· 3

Year 2012Dev Giant Sparrow · Annapurna InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, exploration and discovery and visual first person, while skipping visual third person

93

GRIS

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeRelaxingCasual2D

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, vibe casual and visual 2d, while skipping fantasy world

#12Far: Lone Sails

93

Far: Lone Sails

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

92

Papo & Yo

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyThird PersonCasual

Steam👍 93%· 2.9KIGDB75· 9

Year 2012Dev MinorityOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

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

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

92

Wandersong

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyCozyCasual

Steam👍 95%· 3.9KRAWG👍 66%· 95IGDB89· 5OC84· 43

Year 2018Dev Humble BundlePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and exploration and discovery, while skipping visual third person

92

Neva

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

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