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We filtered the 46 games similar to Little Nightmares III down to the 34 that fit the “Adventure” category. Superliminal, Little Nightmares II and Catherine top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Little Nightmares III.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

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NarrativeDarkSoloMultiplayer

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Little Nightmares III is Superliminal — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Little Nightmares II and Catherine follow close behind.

#1Superliminal96 #2Little Nightmares II96 #3Catherine93 #4LittleBigPlanet 289 #5The Cave88

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The best adventure games like Little Nightmares III

34 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Little Nightmares III. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

96

Superliminal

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeDarkHorrorExploration

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 horror tension and visual first person, while skipping stealth mechanics

#2Little Nightmares II

96

Little Nightmares II

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opStealthDarkNarrativeHorror2D

Steam👍 93%· 57KIGDB82· 13OC83· 173

Year 2021Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, melee combat and visual third person, while skipping exploration and discovery

93

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 stealth mechanics

#4LittleBigPlanet 2

89

LittleBigPlanet 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

88

The Cave

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline

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: fantasy world and offline, while skipping strong narrative focus

#6Catherine Classic

88

Catherine Classic

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerDarkNarrativeHorror2D

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, horror tension and punishing difficulty, while skipping stealth mechanics

#7Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty

87

Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-opStealthNarrativeDark2D

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 melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping horror setting

#8Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee

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Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerStealthExploration2D

Steam👍 85%· 4.5KIGDB100

Year 1997Dev Oddworld Inhabitants · GT Interactive SoftwareOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping strong narrative focus

86

Journey

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 38KIGDB94· 14OC93· 46

Year 2012Dev ThatGameCompany · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

85

Limbo

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloDarkNarrativeHorror2D

Steam👍 92%· 61KIGDB84· 10

Year 2010Dev Playdead · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, while skipping stealth mechanics

Steam Epic Xbox

85

Badland

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayer2DSandbox WorldFantasy

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, sandbox world and fantasy world, while skipping strong narrative focus

#12Little Nightmares

84

Little Nightmares

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloStealthNarrativeDarkHorror2D

Steam👍 95%· 116KIGDB78· 18OC79· 137

Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, survival mechanics and melee combat, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

#13Bomberman 64

84

Bomberman 64

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird Person

Year 1997Dev Hudson Soft · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

84

Darq

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloStealthDarkNarrativeHorror2D

Steam👍 94%· 4.2KIGDB70· 1OC73· 19

Year 2019Dev Unfold GamesOn Xbox · PC · Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, survival mechanics and melee combat, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

83

INSIDE

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloStealthNarrativeDarkHorror2D

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 horror tension, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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