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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 48 games similar to Loco Motive down to the 6 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Primordia, Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes and The Sexy Brutale top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Loco Motive.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2024Dev Robust Games

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Loco Motive is Primordia — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes and The Sexy Brutale follow close behind.

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The best games like Loco Motive on Nintendo Switch

6 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.

#1Primordia
Primordia
PuzzleLogic 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
Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes
PuzzleLogic 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
The Sexy Brutale
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeDarkStealthIsometric
Steam👍 92%· 4.1KIGDB80· 12OC81· 75
Year 2017Dev Tequila WorksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics and visual isometric, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Loco Motive: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals0
Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeExploration2DHistorical
Steam👍 89%· 2.8KIGDB71· 14OC74· 53
Year 2013Dev Revolution SoftwareOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, historical setting and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Loco Motive: visuals.

It predates Loco Motive by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone64Visuals45
Thumper
PuzzleLogic 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
Broken Age
PuzzleLogic 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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