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We filtered the 46 games similar to Little Nightmares II down to the 13 that fit the “Melee” category. Darq, Little Nightmares and INSIDE top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Little Nightmares II.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
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DarkNarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2021Dev Tarsier Studios
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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Little Nightmares II is Darq — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. Little Nightmares and INSIDE follow close behind.

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The best melee games like Little Nightmares II

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

#1Darq
91
iRank83
Darq
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloStealthMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person2D
Steam👍 94%· 4.2KIGDB70· 1OC73· 19
Year 2019Dev Unfold GamesOn Xbox · PC · Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics and setting scifi, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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SteamGOG
#2Little Nightmares
91
iRank87
Little Nightmares
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person2D
Steam👍 95%· 116KIGDB78· 18OC79· 137
Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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SteamGOGXbox
#3INSIDE
90
iRank92
INSIDE
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkHorror2D
Steam👍 97%· 74KRAWG👍 90%· 2.6KMC87IGDB93· 39OC91· 169
Year 2016Dev PlaydeadPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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SteamGOGEpic
#4Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
90
iRank83
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCo-opStealthMeleeNarrativeDark2D
Steam👍 86%· 3.6KIGDB76· 11
Year 2014Dev Just Add Water · Oddworld InhabitantsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

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SteamGOGEpic
#5Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®
85
iRank89
Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeStealthDarkNarrative2D
Steam👍 95%· 1.7KRAWG👍 86%· 147IGDB80· 1
Year 1998Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · GT Interactive SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

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SteamGOGPS
#6Rayman Raving Rabbids
86
iRank72
Rayman Raving Rabbids
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeThird Person
Steam👍 84%· 2.0KRAWG👍 67%· 201MC58IGDB71· 2
Year 2006Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Missing: horror tension.

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SteamGOGXbox
#7LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
85
iRank82
LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeThird 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 offline, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping horror tension

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SteamGOGXbox
#8Inmost
85
iRank86
Inmost
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror2D
Steam👍 91%· 7.2KIGDB80· 1OC80· 25
Year 2019Dev Hidden Layer Games · Chucklefish GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with exploration and discovery and visual pixel, while skipping stealth mechanics

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SteamGOGNintendo
#9Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2
84
iRank76
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person
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, while skipping horror tension

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SteamGOG
#10Human Fall Flat
84
iRank70
Human Fall Flat
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeThird Person
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 horror tension

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#11Psychonauts
84
iRank88
Psychonauts
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkThird Person
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 exploration and discovery, while skipping horror tension

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SteamGOGXbox
#12The Lion King
84
iRank69
The Lion King
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2DPixel Art
Steam👍 64%· 84IGDB80· 1
Year 1994Dev Westwood Studios · GradienteOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: visual pixel, while skipping horror tension

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SteamGOG
#13Unravel
83
iRank85
Unravel
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeNarrative2D
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 fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

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SteamEpicXbox

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