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Looking for games like Paper Trail? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — puzzle design, strong narrative focus and fantasy world — against over 6,700 titles. These 49 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. A Building Full of Cats leads with 97/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle
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NarrativeCasualSolo
Year 2024Dev Newfangled Games
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The closest game to Paper Trail is A Building Full of Cats — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Toem and Hidden Folks follow close behind.

#1A Building Full of Cats97#2Toem97#3Hidden Folks97#4Sizeable94#5Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside94
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Games like Paper Trail

49 similar games foundUpdated June 2026
#1A Building Full of Cats
97
iRank99
A Building Full of Cats
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloCasualRelaxingCozyNarrativeExploration
Steam👍 99%· 4.4K
Year 2022Dev DevcatsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual.

≠ Missing: fantasy world.

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SteamGOG
#2Toem
97
iRank93
Toem
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloCozyCasualRelaxingNarrativeCartoonFantasyExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 99%· 11KIGDB95· 2OC80· 41
Year 2021Dev Something We MadeOn Xbox · Linux · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Paper Trail, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with visual first person, while skipping visual 2d

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SteamGOGEpic
#3Hidden Folks
97
iRank87
Hidden Folks
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloCasualNarrativeRelaxingCozyIsometric2D
Steam👍 97%· 9.5KIGDB80· 4OC73· 12
Year 2017Dev Adriaan de JonghOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual.

≠ Missing: fantasy world.

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SteamGOGEpic
#4Sizeable
94
iRank98
Sizeable
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloCasualRelaxingCozyNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometricTop-Down
Steam👍 98%· 3.3K
Year 2020Dev Business Goose StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Paper Trail, it's known for puzzle design, vibe casual and vibe relaxing

≠ Its own twist: linear, story-driven structure, setting space and visual 3d, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Steamitch.io
#5Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside
94
iRank95
Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeCasualIsometric2D
Steam👍 98%· 1.3KRAWG👍 90%· 30
Year 1996Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

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Steam
#6Donut County
97
iRank85
Donut County
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloCasualCozyRelaxingNarrativeIsometric
Steam👍 92%· 12KIGDB80· 13OC76· 64
Year 2018Dev Ben Esposito · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Paper Trail, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings visual 3d, while skipping fantasy world

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SteamGOGEpic
#7Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds
94
iRank95
Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeCasual2D
Steam👍 97%· 723RAWG👍 93%· 41
Year 1994Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Android · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

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Steam
#8A Little to the Left
96
iRank88
A Little to the Left
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloCasualRelaxingCozy2DIsometric
Steam👍 92%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC77· 43
Year 2022Dev Max Inferno · Secret ModeOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Like Paper Trail, it's known for puzzle design, vibe casual and vibe relaxing

≠ Its own twist: linear, story-driven structure, visual first person and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

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SteamPSNintendo
#9Spy Fox in "Dry Cereal"
94
iRank95
Spy Fox in "Dry Cereal"
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeCasual2D
Steam👍 95%· 698
Year 1997Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

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SteamNintendo
#10Chuzzle Deluxe
94
iRank94
Chuzzle Deluxe
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloCasualCozy2D
Steam👍 94%· 1.5K
Year 2006Dev PopCap GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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Steam
#11Bejeweled 2 Deluxe
94
iRank95
Bejeweled 2 Deluxe
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloCasualRelaxing2D
Steam👍 95%· 742
Year 2006Dev PopCap GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, vibe casual and vibe relaxing.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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Steam
#12Lost in Play
94
iRank92
Lost in Play
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeCasualCartoonFantasy2D
Steam👍 98%· 8.4KRAWG👍 90%· 70IGDB90· 1OC85· 31
Year 2022Dev Happy Juice Games · Joystick VenturesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

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SteamGOG
#13Carto
96
iRank84
Carto
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloCozyCasualRelaxingNarrativeCartoonExploration2DTop-Down
Steam👍 96%· 9.2KRAWG👍 78%· 106MC75IGDB83· 2OC77· 25
Year 2020Dev Sunhead Games · Humble GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Paper Trail: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and visual third person, while skipping fantasy world

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SteamGOGEpic
#14Cut the Rope
94
iRank91
Cut the Rope
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloCasualCozy2D
Steam👍 91%· 372
Year 2010Dev ZeptoLab · ChillingoOn PC · Android · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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Steam
#15Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device
94
iRank91
Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeCasualExploration
Steam👍 91%· 92
Year 2012Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

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Steam

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Paper Trail?
The closest game to Paper Trail is A Building Full of Cats, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 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 Trail?
The three closest games to Paper Trail are: 1. A Building Full of Cats (97/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Toem (97/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Hidden Folks (97/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Paper Trail's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 49 candidates across 13 dimensions.
Is Toem similar to Paper Trail?
Yes, very much so — Toem scores 97/100 similarity to Paper Trail. They share 11 attributes, including puzzle design and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Puzzle games are similar to Paper Trail?
The best Puzzle games similar to Paper Trail are A Building Full of Cats, Toem, Hidden Folks and Sizeable. All share the Puzzle genre alongside other key Paper Trail attributes like puzzle design, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Paper Trail calculated?
We compare Paper Trail against every game in our catalog using 13 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 Trail experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.