11 Hardcore games like Octodad: Dadliest Catch that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Octodad: Dadliest Catch down to the 11 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Catherine Classic, Celeste and Braid top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Octodad: Dadliest Catch.

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The best hardcore games like Octodad: Dadliest Catch

11 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.

#1Catherine Classic

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SoloMultiplayerNarrativeHardcoreThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 11KIGDB80· 1OC78· 15

Year 2019Dev Atlus · SegaOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

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#2Celeste

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SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeCozy

Steam👍 97%· 141KRAWG👍 88%· 1.7KMC91IGDB91· 10OC92· 74

Year 2018Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, fantasy world and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep simulation

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#3Braid

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SoloNarrativeHardcoreFantasy2D

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 fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeCozy

Steam👍 95%· 4.9KRAWG👍 77%· 77MC81IGDB82· 7OC81· 45

Year 2014Dev GalaxyTrail · MarvelousPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeCozy

Steam👍 91%· 466OC75· 12

Year 2021Dev Games From Earth · Bonus Stage PublishingPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

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

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opOfflineSoloMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 94%· 3.5KRAWG👍 86%· 124MC90IGDB83· 10

Year 2015Dev Metanet SoftwarePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, visual 2d and free to play, while skipping adventure storytelling

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

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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#9Sonic the Hedgehog: Spinball

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcore2D

Steam👍 90%· 10

Year 1993Dev Sega Technical Institute · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreCasualSci-Fi

Steam👍 93%· 593KRAWG👍 78%· 321

Year 2013Dev RobTop GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, setting scifi and skill tree progression, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcore2D

Steam👍 85%· 777RAWG👍 31%· 26MC72IGDB80· 2OC70· 10

Year 2014Dev Four Circle Interactive · MastertronicPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

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