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It Takes Two 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 10 gameplay attributes and found 49 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Split Fiction, Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince and Trine 2 lead the list, with Split Fiction reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes It Takes Two special.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
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NarrativeCo-opMultiplayer
Year 2021Dev Hazelight

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The closest game to It Takes Two is Split Fiction — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince and Trine 2 follow close behind.

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Split Fiction
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opOfflineMultiplayerOnlineMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 97%· 120KRAWG👍 90%· 215IGDB92· 6OC91· 185
Year 2025Dev Hazelight · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping exploration and discovery

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
OfflineCo-opOnlineMultiplayerMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 89%· 14KIGDB78· 8OC80· 93
Year 2019Dev Frozenbyte · Modus GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus, while skipping exploration and discovery

94
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Trine 2
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnlineMeleeNarrative
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, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping exploration and discovery

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnlineMeleeExploration
Steam👍 91%· 4.7KIGDB79· 7
Year 2010Dev Crystal Dynamics · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
OfflineMultiplayerCo-opMeleeExploration
Steam👍 88%· 4.3KIGDB69· 5
Year 2008Dev Traveller's Tales · LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings single-player focus, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping strong narrative focus

94
iRank70
Human Fall Flat
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
OfflineMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSolo
IGDB73· 13OC68· 64
Year 2021Dev DINESPOF RIGHTOn PC · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping strong narrative focus

Octodad: Dadliest Catch
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 73%· 360MC69IGDB74· 11OC73· 68
Year 2014Dev Young HorsesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, punishing difficulty and single-player focus, while skipping online features

BattleBlock Theater®
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opMultiplayerOfflineOnlineMelee
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, single-player focus and visual 2d, while skipping strong narrative focus

LittleBigPlanet 2
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opOfflineSoloSandbox World
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 single-player focus, while skipping strong narrative focus

89
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Chained Together
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeNarrativeExploration
Steam👍 90%· 61KRAWG👍 77%· 55
Year 2024Dev Anegar GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, vibe casual and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping offline

91
iRank79
Unravel Two
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeNarrative
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, fantasy world and single-player focus, while skipping online features

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88
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DYO
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
OfflineCo-opMultiplayerFree to Play
Steam👍 96%· 1.9KRAWG👍 76%· 21
Year 2018Dev Team DYOPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with free to play, while skipping adventure storytelling

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 63%· 9.1KIGDB62· 5OC67· 28
Year 2015Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus, while skipping online features

90
iRank80
Bubble Bobble
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opNarrativeSoloFantasy
IGDB80
Year 1986Dev Taito

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, single-player focus and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

Never Alone: Kisima Ingitchuna
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeNarrative
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 cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and historical setting, while skipping online features

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to It Takes Two?
The closest game to It Takes Two is Split Fiction, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like It Takes Two?
The three closest games to It Takes Two are: 1. Split Fiction (97/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince (96/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Trine 2 (94/100, 9 shared attributes). All share It Takes Two's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 49 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince similar to It Takes Two?
Yes, very much so — Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince scores 96/100 similarity to It Takes Two. They share 9 attributes, including precision platforming and puzzle design. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to It Takes Two?
The best Platformer games similar to It Takes Two are Split Fiction, Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince, Trine 2 and Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key It Takes Two attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.
How is similarity to It Takes Two calculated?
We compare It Takes Two against every game in our catalog using 10 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 It Takes Two experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.