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We filtered the 41 games similar to Neva down to the 22 that fit the “Narrative” category. GRIS, The Pedestrian and Jusant top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Neva.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
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NarrativeRelaxingSolo
Year 2024Dev Nomada Studio

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Neva is GRIS — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. The Pedestrian and Jusant follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Neva

22 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

GRIS
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxing2DCasual
Steam👍 96%· 94KRAWG👍 84%· 1.1KMC83OC86· 125
Year 2018Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, while skipping fantasy world

The Pedestrian
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxing2DCozy
Steam👍 97%· 5.9KRAWG👍 83%· 151MC82IGDB73· 2OC79· 31
Year 2020Dev Skookum ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel and visual 3d, while skipping fantasy world

Jusant
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxingFantasyMelee
Steam👍 93%· 6.6KIGDB86· 3OC84· 83
Year 2023Dev DON'T NODOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping setting anime

Webbed
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloRelaxingNarrativeFantasy2D
Steam👍 98%· 15KRAWG👍 88%· 95
Year 2021Dev Sbug GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping setting anime

Monument Valley
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloRelaxingNarrativeFantasyCasual
Steam👍 98%· 8.4KRAWG👍 93%· 545MC89
Year 2014Dev ustwo gamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

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

Smushi Come Home
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloRelaxingNarrativeCozyCasual
Steam👍 99%· 2.7KOC83· 11
Year 2023Dev SomeHumbleOnion · Mooneye StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping fantasy world

The Last Campfire
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxingFantasyCozy
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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting anime

Sable
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldSci-Fi
Steam👍 86%· 6.3KIGDB83· 7OC75· 80
Year 2021Dev Shedworks · Raw FuryOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and setting scifi, while skipping fantasy world

Shadow Bug
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrative2DMelee
Steam👍 95%· 111IGDB60· 1OC78· 15
Year 2016Dev Muro Studios · Muro Studios OyPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, while skipping vibe relaxing

Jet Set Radio
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeMeleeThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 8.3KIGDB75· 2
Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, melee combat and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

Ico
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeFantasyThird Person
IGDB97· 2
Year 2001Dev Team Ico · Sony Computer Entertainment

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping vibe relaxing

Concrete Genie
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeFantasyMagicSandbox World
IGDB82· 7OC77· 98
Year 2019Dev Pixelopus · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

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

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and combat magic, while skipping vibe relaxing

Bound
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeFantasyThird Person
IGDB72· 11OC72· 43
Year 2016Dev Plastic · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

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

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping vibe relaxing

Psychonauts
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeMeleeDarkExploration
Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 79%· 985MC87IGDB85· 6OC89· 8
Year 2005Dev Double Fine Productions · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping vibe relaxing

Braid
PlatformerPuzzle-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 vibe relaxing

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