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We filtered the 46 games similar to Little Nightmares II down to the 23 that fit the “Narrative” category. Superliminal, Little Nightmares III and Catherine 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 “Narrative” category, the closest game to Little Nightmares II is Superliminal — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Little Nightmares III and Catherine follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Little Nightmares II

23 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.

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Superliminal

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 95%· 33KIGDB80· 8OC75· 74

Year 2019Dev Pillow Castle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings exploration and discovery and visual first person, while skipping stealth mechanics

#2Little Nightmares III

96

Little Nightmares III

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opStealthNarrativeDarkHorror2D

Steam👍 46%· 20KIGDB78· 4OC71· 136

Year 2025Dev Supermassive Games · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: exploration and discovery, while skipping horror tension

94

Catherine

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-opNarrativeDarkHorror2D

IGDB80· 7

Year 2011Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping horror tension

#4Catherine Classic

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Catherine Classic

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerDarkNarrativeHorror2DThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 11KIGDB80· 1OC78· 15

Year 2019Dev Atlus · SegaOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and setting anime, while skipping stealth mechanics

91

Darq

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

91

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: stealth mechanics.

Steam Epic Xbox

#7Little Nightmares

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Little Nightmares

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

90

INSIDE

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

#9Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty

90

Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

#10Little Misfortune

86

Little Misfortune

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeDarkHorror2D

Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1

Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping stealth mechanics

#11Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®

85

Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

85

Contrast

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeDarkThird PersonFantasy

Steam👍 91%· 5.7KIGDB57· 6OC60· 47

Year 2013Dev Compulsion Games · Focus EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

85

Inmost

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

Steam GOG Nintendo

#14Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2

84

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

84

Psychonauts

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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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