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We filtered the 50 games similar to Octodad: Dadliest Catch down to the 28 that fit the “Narrative” category. Catherine Classic, Celeste and Braid top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Octodad: Dadliest Catch.

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NarrativeHardcoreSoloCo-op
Year 2014Dev Young Horses

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Octodad: Dadliest Catch is Catherine Classic — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. Celeste and Braid follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Octodad: Dadliest Catch

28 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.

Catherine Classic
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
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

Celeste
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
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

Braid
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
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

Freedom Planet
PlatformerPuzzle-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

Sunblaze
PlatformerPuzzle-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

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power
PlatformerPuzzle-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

Unravel Two
PlatformerPuzzle-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

Never Alone: Kisima Ingitchuna
PlatformerPuzzle-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

Split Fiction
PlatformerPuzzle-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

Bubble Bobble
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasy
IGDB80
Year 1986Dev Taito

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
PlatformerPuzzle-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

It Takes Two
PlatformerPuzzle-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

Unravel
PlatformerPuzzle-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

Jet Set Radio Future
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerNarrativeThird Person
IGDB78· 4
Year 2002Dev Smilebit · Sega

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, racing gameplay and setting cyberpunk, while skipping adventure storytelling

Trine 2
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 95%· 22KIGDB85· 9
Year 2011Dev Frozenbyte · AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

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

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

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