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We filtered the 50 games similar to Octodad: Dadliest Catch down to the 40 that fit the “Adventure” category. Human Fall Flat, Chained Together and Far: Lone Sails top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Octodad: Dadliest Catch.

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The best adventure games like Octodad: Dadliest Catch

40 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Octodad: Dadliest Catch. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Human Fall Flat

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeThird Person

IGDB73· 13OC68· 64

Year 2021Dev DINESPOF RIGHTOn PC · Linux

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 61KRAWG👍 77%· 55

Year 2024Dev Anegar GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, post-apocalyptic world and online features, while skipping punishing difficulty

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativePost-ApocalypticSci-Fi

Steam👍 95%· 26KIGDB78· 2OC80· 40

Year 2018Dev Okomotive · Assemble EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, post-apocalyptic world and setting scifi, while skipping punishing difficulty

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiSpace

Steam👍 84%· 1.7KIGDB73· 6OC76· 51

Year 2018Dev Toxic GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, setting space and visual first person, while skipping punishing difficulty

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#5LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 4.3KIGDB69· 5

Year 2008Dev Traveller's Tales · LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings exploration and discovery, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping deep simulation

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#6Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 63%· 9.1KIGDB62· 5OC67· 28

Year 2015Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

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#7Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 4.7KIGDB79· 7

Year 2010Dev Crystal Dynamics · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping deep simulation

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 90%· 12KIGDB81· 13OC90· 76

Year 2013Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 8.8KIGDB81· 11OC81· 85

Year 2018Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

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#10Never Alone: Kisima Ingitchuna

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 81%· 8.6KIGDB71· 10

Year 2014Dev Upper One Games · E-Line MediaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and historical setting, while skipping deep simulation

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opOfflineMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 97%· 120KRAWG👍 90%· 215IGDB92· 6OC91· 185

Year 2025Dev Hazelight · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, setting scifi and online features, while skipping deep simulation

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#12Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

OfflineCo-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 89%· 14KIGDB78· 8OC80· 93

Year 2019Dev Frozenbyte · Modus GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, fantasy world and online features, while skipping deep simulation

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 260KRAWG👍 90%· 1.7KMC88OC88· 152

Year 2021Dev Hazelight · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings online features and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep simulation

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#14Unravel

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 91%· 5.5KIGDB81· 19OC77· 91

Year 2016Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 98%· 661

Year 2019Dev Semag GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

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