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We filtered the 48 games similar to Little Nightmares down to the 18 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Little Misfortune, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 and Submerged top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Little Nightmares.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

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NarrativeDarkSolo

Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Little Nightmares is Little Misfortune — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 and Submerged follow close behind.

#1Little Misfortune94 #2Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 292 #3Submerged91 #4Deadlight90 #5Bramble: The Mountain King89

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Little Nightmares

18 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

#1Little Misfortune

94

Little Misfortune

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasy2D

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 and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping survival mechanics

#2Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2

92

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkFantasyHorrorThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 1.1KIGDB95· 2

Year 2001Dev Crystal Dynamics · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

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

≠ Missing: horror tension.

91

Submerged

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 4.8KIGDB57· 9OC54· 52

Year 2015Dev Uppercut GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping horror tension

90

Deadlight

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFantasy2D

Steam👍 79%· 13KIGDB71· 7

Year 2012Dev Tequila Works · Microsoft StudiosOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings post-apocalyptic world and historical setting, while skipping stealth mechanics

#5Bramble: The Mountain King

89

Bramble: The Mountain King

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 7.5KIGDB68· 1OC79· 38

Year 2023Dev Dimfrost StudioOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: linear, story-driven structure, setting mythology and exploration and discovery, while skipping stealth mechanics

Steam Epic Xbox

94

Contrast

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 5.7KIGDB57· 6OC60· 47

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

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

≠ Missing: horror tension.

#7Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

94

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: horror tension.

94

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 horror tension

92

Papo & Yo

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 2.9KIGDB75· 9

Year 2012Dev MinorityOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, while skipping horror tension

#10Ico

91

Ico

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyThird Person

IGDB97· 2

Year 2001Dev Team Ico · Sony Computer Entertainment

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

≠ Missing: horror tension.

91

Bound

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyThird Person

IGDB72· 11OC72· 43

Year 2016Dev Plastic · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

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

≠ Missing: horror tension.

#12Chants of Sennaar

91

Chants of Sennaar

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 98%· 30KRAWG👍 86%· 111IGDB80· 2OC82· 46

Year 2023Dev Rundisc · Focus EntertainmentPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with setting mythology, exploration and discovery and visual isometric, while skipping horror tension

91

The Bridge

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeDarkFantasy2D

Steam👍 87%· 4.3KIGDB69· 5OC73· 17

Year 2013Dev Ty Taylor & Mario Castañeda · The Quantum Astrophysicists GuildOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror tension

90

Braid

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasy2DHardcore

Steam👍 93%· 9.9KIGDB87· 3

Year 2008Dev Number None Inc.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, while skipping horror tension

#15The Last Campfire

90

The Last Campfire

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 98%· 19KIGDB88· 2OC78· 26

Year 2020Dev Hello GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing, while skipping horror tension

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