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We filtered the 50 games similar to Journey down to the 28 that fit the “Fantasy” 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 “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Journey is The Lost Vikings — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. The Cave and Unravel follow close behind.

#1The Lost Vikings95 #2The Cave94 #3Unravel92 #4Bubble Bobble92 #5Badland91

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Journey

28 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.

#1The Lost Vikings

95

The Lost Vikings

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

94

The Cave

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

92

Unravel

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

Steam Epic Xbox

#4Bubble Bobble

92

Bubble Bobble

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasy2D

IGDB80

Year 1986Dev Taito

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

91

Badland

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DSandbox World

IGDB70· 2

Year 2013Dev FrogmindOn PC · Android · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping strong narrative focus

89

Trine 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

#7Vibrant Venture

89

Vibrant Venture

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

#8Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

89

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

#9Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

88

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

88

Unravel Two

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

Steam Epic Xbox

87

Trine

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

#12Monument Valley

85

Monument Valley

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloRelaxingCasualNarrativeFantasyExploration3DThird Person

Steam👍 98%· 8.4KRAWG👍 93%· 545MC89

Year 2014Dev ustwo gamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings linear, story-driven structure, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

#13Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

85

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerNarrativeFantasy2D

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, melee combat and offline, while skipping vibe relaxing

#14Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

84

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloFantasyThird Person

IGDB82· 14OC82· 145

Year 2014Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.2 · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

84

Blackthorne

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloFantasy2DPixel Art

Year 1994Dev Mass Media Inc · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with visual pixel, while skipping strong narrative focus

Complete list of games with a fantasy setting like Journey

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Journey, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

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Neva

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The Last Campfire

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The Unfinished Swan

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Split Fiction

Platformer · Adventure

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Papo & Yo

Platformer · Adventure

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The Bridge

Platformer · Puzzle

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Figment

Platformer · Adventure

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Wandersong

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Moss: Book II

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Submerged

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