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Inmost is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, strong narrative focus and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 12 gameplay attributes and found 41 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Limbo, Stick it to the Man! and Psychonauts lead the list, with Limbo reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Inmost special.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

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NarrativeDarkSolo

Year 2019Dev Hidden Layer Games

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The closest game to Inmost is Limbo — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Stick it to the Man! and Psychonauts follow close behind.

#1Limbo97 #2Stick it to the Man!97 #3Psychonauts96 #4Max: The Curse of Brotherhood97 #5Wario Land 497

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Games like Inmost

41 similar games found

97

iRank89

Limbo

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloDarkNarrativeHorror2D

Steam👍 92%· 61KIGDB84· 10

Year 2010Dev Playdead · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Missing: melee combat.

Steam Epic Xbox

#2Stick it to the Man!

97

iRank87

Stick it to the Man!

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMelee2D

Steam👍 95%· 869IGDB78· 8OC80· 39

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

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

≠ Missing: horror tension.

96

iRank88

Psychonauts

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkExploration

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 visual third person, while skipping horror tension

#4Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

97

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Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMelee2D

Steam👍 95%· 1.6KIGDB74· 15OC70· 66

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

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

≠ Missing: horror tension.

97

iRank78

Wario Land 4

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMelee2DPixel Art

IGDB78· 2

Year 2001Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: horror tension.

#6Save the Ninja Clan

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Save the Ninja Clan

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeDark2DHardcore

Steam👍 91%· 112IGDB74· 2

Year 2017Dev Sometimes YouPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, while skipping horror tension

#7Will You Snail?

92

iRank92

Will You Snail?

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D

Steam👍 97%· 2.8KMC82

Year 2022Dev Jonas TyrollerPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping horror tension

Steam PS Nintendo

#8Bramble: The Mountain King

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Bramble: The Mountain King

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorExploration

Steam👍 95%· 7.5KIGDB68· 1OC79· 38

Year 2023Dev Dimfrost StudioOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, linear, story-driven structure and fantasy world, while skipping visual pixel

Steam Epic Xbox

#9The Lion King

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The Lion King

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMelee2DPixel Art

Steam👍 64%· 84IGDB80· 1

Year 1994Dev Westwood Studios · GradienteOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Missing: horror tension.

92

iRank89

GRIS

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrative2DRelaxingCasual

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 and vibe casual, while skipping horror tension

91

iRank91

LocoRoco

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2D

IGDB91· 2

Year 2006Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer Entertainment

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

≠ Missing: horror tension.

#12Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2

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iRank76

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 67%· 1.1KIGDB95· 2

Year 2001Dev Crystal Dynamics · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

92

iRank90

Viewfinder

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkExploration

Steam👍 94%· 12KIGDB89· 3OC83· 94

Year 2023Dev Sad Owl Studios · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and visual first person, while skipping horror tension

91

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Donkey Kong

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2D

IGDB90· 2

Year 1994Dev Pax Softonica · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

#15Jet Set Radio

93

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Jet Set Radio

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeThird Person

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 visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Inmost?: The closest game to Inmost is Limbo, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Inmost?: The three closest games to Inmost are: 1. Limbo (97/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Stick it to the Man! (97/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Psychonauts (96/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Inmost's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 41 candidates across 12 dimensions.
Is Stick it to the Man! similar to Inmost?: Yes, very much so — Stick it to the Man! scores 97/100 similarity to Inmost. They share 6 attributes, including precision platforming and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to Inmost?: The best Platformer games similar to Inmost are Limbo, Stick it to the Man!, Psychonauts and Max: The Curse of Brotherhood. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Inmost attributes like precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Inmost calculated?: We compare Inmost against every game in our catalog using 12 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 Inmost experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.