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We filtered the 46 games similar to Machinarium down to the 30 that fit the “Narrative” category. Hidden Folks, A Building Full of Cats and Donut County top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Machinarium.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

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NarrativeCasualSolo

Year 2009Dev Amanita Design

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Machinarium is Hidden Folks — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. A Building Full of Cats and Donut County follow close behind.

#1Hidden Folks96 #2A Building Full of Cats95 #3Donut County95 #4Samorost 394 #5Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds95

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The best narrative games like Machinarium

30 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Machinarium. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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

Hidden Folks

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualNarrativeCozy2D

Steam👍 97%· 9.5KIGDB80· 4OC73· 12

Year 2017Dev Adriaan de JonghOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Machinarium, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing and visual isometric, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

#2A Building Full of Cats

95

A Building Full of Cats

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualCozyNarrativeRelaxing

Steam👍 99%· 4.4K

Year 2022Dev DevcatsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

✓ Like Machinarium, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing and exploration and discovery, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

95

Donut County

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualCozyNarrativeRelaxing

Steam👍 92%· 12KIGDB80· 13OC76· 64

Year 2018Dev Ben Esposito · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Machinarium, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, visual isometric and visual 3d, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

94

Samorost 3

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualCozyFantasySci-Fi2D

Steam👍 94%· 5.4KIGDB79· 7OC78· 19

Year 2016Dev Amanita DesignOn Android · PC · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing, setting space and exploration and discovery, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

#5Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds

95

Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasual2D

Steam👍 97%· 723RAWG👍 93%· 41

Year 1994Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Android · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

#6Spy Fox in "Dry Cereal"

95

Spy Fox in "Dry Cereal"

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasual2D

Steam👍 95%· 698

Year 1997Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

#7Nancy Drew: Secret of the Scarlet Hand

95

Nancy Drew: Secret of the Scarlet Hand

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualLinearExploration

Steam👍 89%· 199

Year 2002Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with exploration and discovery, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#8Mystery P.I. - The Vegas Heist

95

Mystery P.I. - The Vegas Heist

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualNarrative

Steam👍 85%· 79

Year 2008Dev SpinTop Games · PopCap GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

95

Broken Age

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualFantasySci-Fi2D

Steam👍 84%· 8.2KIGDB77· 13OC79· 38

Year 2014Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#10Escape Rosecliff Island

95

Escape Rosecliff Island

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualNarrative

Steam👍 73%· 337

Year 2009Dev SpinTop Games · PopCap GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

#11Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside

95

Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasual2DIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 1.3KRAWG👍 90%· 30

Year 1996Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#12Neighbours from Hell

95

Neighbours from Hell

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualNarrative2DStealth

Steam👍 98%· 3.1KIGDB72· 2

Year 2003Dev JoWooD Productions Software · EncoreOn PC

✓ Shared with Machinarium: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings stealth mechanics, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#13Neighbours from Hell Compilation

95

Neighbours from Hell Compilation

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualNarrative2DStealth

Steam👍 98%· 3.1KRAWG👍 82%· 178MC69

Year 2004Dev JoWooD · THQ NordicPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Like Machinarium, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Steam GOG Nintendo

#14Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device

95

Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualExploration

Steam👍 91%· 92

Year 2012Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with exploration and discovery, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#15Nancy Drew: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon

95

Nancy Drew: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualExploration

Steam👍 96%· 397RAWG👍 86%· 22MC77

Year 2005Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with exploration and discovery, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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Nancy Drew: Legend of the Crystal Skull

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Nancy Drew: The Phantom of Venice

Puzzle · Adventure

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Nancy Drew: Alibi in Ashes

Puzzle · Adventure

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Nancy Drew: The Haunting of Castle Malloy

Puzzle · Adventure

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Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek

Puzzle · Adventure

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Nancy Drew: Ransom of the Seven Ships

Puzzle · Adventure

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Nancy Drew: The Creature of Kapu Cave

Puzzle · Adventure

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Nancy Drew: Trail of the Twister

Puzzle · Adventure

Myst: Masterpiece Edition

Myst: Masterpiece Edition

Puzzle · Adventure

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Myst III: Exile

Puzzle · Adventure

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Nancy Drew: Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake

Puzzle · Adventure

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Safecracker: The Ultimate Puzzle Adventure

Puzzle · Adventure

Tukoni: Prologue

Tukoni: Prologue

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Samorost 2

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