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Paper Lily - Chapter 1 is hard to replace: few games combine puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 9 gameplay attributes and found 30 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages, Kindergarten 2 and Ib lead the list, with The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Paper Lily - Chapter 1 special.

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The closest game to Paper Lily - Chapter 1 is The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Kindergarten 2 and Ib follow close behind.

#1The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages97 #2Kindergarten 296 #3Ib97 #4Rusty Lake Paradise93 #5Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon96

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Games like Paper Lily - Chapter 1

30 similar games found

#1The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages

97

iRank95

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloDarkIsometric

IGDB95· 3

Year 2001Dev Capcom Production Studio 1 · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.

#2Kindergarten 2

96

iRank98

Kindergarten 2

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloDarkHorrorPixel ArtMelee

Steam👍 98%· 5.6K

Dev SmashGamesPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Paper Lily - Chapter 1, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping visual isometric

#3Ib

97

iRank85

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloDarkHorrorIsometric

OC85· 11

Year 2012Dev kouriOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.

#4Rusty Lake Paradise

93

iRank95

Rusty Lake Paradise

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloDarkHorrorNarrative2D

Steam👍 95%· 7.2K

Year 2018Dev Rusty LakeOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Paper Lily - Chapter 1: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and visual 2d, while skipping deep RPG systems

Steam GOG itch.io

#5Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon

96

iRank81

Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloDarkHorror2D

IGDB81· 12

Year 2013Dev Next Level Games · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Paper Lily - Chapter 1, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings visual 2d, while skipping deep RPG systems

#6The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

92

iRank100

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloDarkIsometricPixel ArtMagic

IGDB100· 1

Year 1991Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · St. GIGA

✓ Like Paper Lily - Chapter 1, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping deep RPG systems

#7The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery

94

iRank89

The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloDarkHorrorNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 302IGDB83· 1

Year 1995Dev Sierra On-LineOn PC · Mac

✓ Like Paper Lily - Chapter 1, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and visual third person, while skipping deep RPG systems

#8Blackwell Unbound

92

iRank94

Blackwell Unbound

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloDarkPixel ArtNarrative2D

Steam👍 94%· 774

Year 2007Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Paper Lily - Chapter 1, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus and visual 2d, while skipping deep RPG systems

94

iRank87

Kindergarten

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloDarkHorrorPixel ArtNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 10KRAWG👍 71%· 26

Year 2017Dev Sean Young · SmashGamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Paper Lily - Chapter 1, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep RPG systems

93

iRank87

Kathy Rain

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloDarkPixel ArtNarrative2D

Steam👍 92%· 4.0KIGDB81· 3OC81· 32

Year 2016Dev Clifftop Games · Raw FuryOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed Paper Lily - Chapter 1, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus and visual 2d, while skipping deep RPG systems

#11The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons

92

iRank93

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloDarkIsometricPixel ArtMagic

IGDB93· 2

Year 2001Dev Capcom Production Studio 1 · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Paper Lily - Chapter 1: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping deep RPG systems

#12Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail!

93

iRank86

Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail!

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloDarkNarrative2D

Steam👍 86%· 252

Year 1996Dev Sierra On-LineOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Paper Lily - Chapter 1, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and visual 2d, while skipping deep RPG systems

#13The Sexy Brutale

93

iRank86

The Sexy Brutale

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloDarkIsometricStealthNarrative

Steam👍 92%· 4.1KIGDB80· 12OC81· 75

Year 2017Dev Tequila WorksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Paper Lily - Chapter 1, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep RPG systems

92

iRank88

Thumper

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloDarkHorrorMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 92%· 4.4KIGDB84· 11OC84· 53

Year 2016Dev DroolOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Paper Lily - Chapter 1, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep RPG systems

Steam PS Nintendo

#15The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap

92

iRank90

The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloDarkIsometricPixel ArtMagic

IGDB90· 1

Year 2004Dev Capcom Production Studio 1 · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Paper Lily - Chapter 1: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Paper Lily - Chapter 1?: The closest game to Paper Lily - Chapter 1 is The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including puzzle design, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Paper Lily - Chapter 1?: The three closest games to Paper Lily - Chapter 1 are: 1. The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages (97/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Kindergarten 2 (96/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Ib (97/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Paper Lily - Chapter 1's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 30 candidates across 9 dimensions.
Is Kindergarten 2 similar to Paper Lily - Chapter 1?: Yes, very much so — Kindergarten 2 scores 96/100 similarity to Paper Lily - Chapter 1. They share 7 attributes, including puzzle design and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Puzzle games are similar to Paper Lily - Chapter 1?: The best Puzzle games similar to Paper Lily - Chapter 1 are The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages, Kindergarten 2, Ib and Rusty Lake Paradise. All share the Puzzle genre alongside other key Paper Lily - Chapter 1 attributes like puzzle design, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Paper Lily - Chapter 1 calculated?: We compare Paper Lily - Chapter 1 against every game in our catalog using 9 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Paper Lily - Chapter 1 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.