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We filtered the 48 games similar to Loco Motive down to the 16 that fit the “Mobile” category. Beneath a Steel Sky, Blackwell Unbound and Kathy Rain top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Loco Motive.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

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NarrativeDarkSolo

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Within the “Mobile” category, the closest game to Loco Motive is Beneath a Steel Sky — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. Blackwell Unbound and Kathy Rain follow close behind.

#1Beneath a Steel Sky83 #2Blackwell Unbound79 #3Kathy Rain79 #4The Blackwell Legacy79 #5Gemini Rue79

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The best games like Loco Motive on Mobile

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Loco Motive. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1Beneath a Steel SkyClosest overall match

83

Beneath a Steel Sky

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDarkExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 89%· 567

Year 1994Dev Revolution Software · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Like Loco Motive, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with setting cyberpunk, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

It predates Loco Motive by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals87

#2Blackwell UnboundClosest on visuals

79

Blackwell Unbound

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDark2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 774

Year 2007Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: linear, story-driven structure.

It predates Loco Motive by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100

79

Kathy Rain

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDark2DPixel Art

Steam👍 92%· 4.0KIGDB81· 3OC81· 32

Year 2016Dev Clifftop Games · Raw FuryOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: linear, story-driven structure.

It predates Loco Motive by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100

#4The Blackwell Legacy

79

The Blackwell Legacy

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDark2DPixel Art

Steam👍 90%· 1.6KIGDB70· 3

Year 2006Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: linear, story-driven structure.

It predates Loco Motive by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100

79

Gemini Rue

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDark2DPixel Art

Steam👍 88%· 1.9KIGDB65· 2

Year 2011Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Loco Motive, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, stealth mechanics and setting scifi, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

It predates Loco Motive by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100

79

Primordia

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDarkPixel Art2D

Steam👍 97%· 3.4KIGDB65· 3OC73· 18

Year 2012Dev Wormwood Studios · Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Like Loco Motive, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, post-apocalyptic world and setting scifi, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

It predates Loco Motive by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals84

Steam GOG Nintendo

#7Rusty Lake Paradise

76

Rusty Lake Paradise

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDark2DHorror

Steam👍 95%· 7.2K

Year 2018Dev Rusty LakeOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Loco Motive: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension and horror setting, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals55

Steam GOG itch.io

#8Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

76

Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDark2DRanged

Steam👍 89%· 3.4KIGDB63· 3

Year 2012Dev rondomedia Marketing & Vertriebs GmbHOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Loco Motive: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, ranged combat and horror setting, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

It predates Loco Motive by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals54

#9Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut

75

Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDark2DCasual

Steam👍 93%· 2.8KIGDB83· 3

Year 2009Dev Revolution Software · Kalypso MediaOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Like Loco Motive, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Loco Motive: visuals.

It predates Loco Motive by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone87Visuals45

#10The Room Three

72

The Room Three

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDarkFantasySci-Fi

Steam👍 95%· 13K

Year 2015Dev Fireproof GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Loco Motive: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Loco Motive: visuals.

It predates Loco Motive by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals0

71

Thumper

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDarkMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 92%· 4.4KIGDB84· 11OC84· 53

Year 2016Dev DroolOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Loco Motive, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Loco Motive: visuals.

It predates Loco Motive by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone78Visuals0

Steam PS Nintendo

#12Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge

69

Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrative2DFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 95%· 3.0KIGDB86

Year 2010Dev LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

✓ Like Loco Motive, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

It predates Loco Motive by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone67Visuals55

#13Tales of Monkey Island

69

Tales of Monkey Island

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrative2DCartoon

Steam👍 89%· 797IGDB80

Year 2009Dev Telltale Games · LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Loco Motive: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: setting cartoon, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

It predates Loco Motive by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone67Visuals54

69

Deponia

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrative2DSci-Fi

Steam👍 87%· 14KRAWG👍 76%· 727MC74IGDB78· 2

Year 2012Dev Daedalic EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Loco Motive, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Quest, very close to the original canon of the genre. The game has a minimum of hints, and puzzle solving is often very unobvious. The plot of the game moves forward with the actions of the main character - Rufus, who lives on the planet of Deponia, long ago turned into a dump.

It predates Loco Motive by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone67Visuals55

69

Broken Age

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrative2DRangedCasual

Steam👍 84%· 8.2KIGDB77· 13OC79· 38

Year 2014Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Loco Motive: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

It predates Loco Motive by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone61Visuals55

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