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We filtered the 50 games similar to Journey down to the 32 that fit the “Multiplayer” category. The Lost Vikings, The Cave and Unravel top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Journey.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
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NarrativeRelaxingSoloMultiplayer
Year 2012Dev ThatGameCompany

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Within the “Multiplayer” category, the closest game to Journey is The Lost Vikings — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. The Cave and Unravel follow close behind.

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The best multiplayer games like Journey

32 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Journey. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

The Lost Vikings
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
Year 1993Dev Silicon & Synapse · T&E Soft

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

The Cave
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
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: offline, while skipping strong narrative focus

Unravel
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCo-opMultiplayerNarrativeFantasy2D
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 cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping vibe relaxing

Bubble Bobble
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasy2D
IGDB80
Year 1986Dev Taito

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

LittleBigPlanet 2
PlatformerPuzzle-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, while skipping strong narrative focus

Octodad: Dadliest Catch
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCo-opMultiplayerNarrativeThird Person
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 melee combat, while skipping vibe relaxing

Trine 2
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeCasualFantasy2D
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, melee combat and offline, while skipping vibe relaxing

Vibrant Venture
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
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, while skipping strong narrative focus

Pikuniku
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opSoloCasualExploration2D
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 cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and offline, while skipping strong narrative focus

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasyThird Person
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, melee combat and offline, while skipping vibe relaxing

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyExplorationThird Person
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, melee combat and historical setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

Capsized
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline
Steam👍 76%· 1.1KRAWG👍 21%· 96MC80IGDB63· 5
Year 2011Dev Alientrap · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

Unravel Two
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerNarrativeFantasy2DThird Person
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, melee combat and offline, while skipping vibe relaxing

LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opExplorationThird Person
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 melee combat, offline and loot and gear systems, while skipping strong narrative focus

Trine
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeCasualFantasy2D
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, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping vibe relaxing

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