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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 49 games similar to Paper Trail down to the 13 that fit the “Mobile” category. Toem, Botanicula and Hidden Folks top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Paper Trail.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle
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NarrativeCasualSolo
Year 2024Dev Newfangled Games

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Within the “Mobile” category, the closest game to Paper Trail is Toem — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Botanicula and Hidden Folks follow close behind.

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The best games like Paper Trail on Mobile

13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Paper Trail. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Toem
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

Where it drifts furthest from Paper Trail: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Progression100Visuals36
Botanicula
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloCasualNarrativeRelaxingCozyFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 95%· 6.6KIGDB82· 3
Year 2012Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC

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

≠ Missing: setting cartoon.

Where it drifts furthest from Paper Trail: visuals.

It predates Paper Trail by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Setting50Visuals43
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.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals68
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

Where it drifts furthest from Paper Trail: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Paper Trail.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals39
Chuchel
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloCasualNarrativeCozyCartoon2D
Steam👍 85%· 4.7KIGDB83· 3OC80· 21
Year 2018Dev Amanita DesignOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Paper Trail: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: linear, story-driven structure, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Paper Trail: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Paper Trail.

Genre100Game mode100Tone89Setting85Visuals43
Return to Monkey Island
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeCasualFantasyCartoon2D
Steam👍 91%· 9.0KIGDB92· 8OC87· 100
Year 2022Dev Terrible Toybox · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · Linux · Android

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

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

Where it drifts furthest from Paper Trail: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Paper Trail.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone65Visuals41
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.

Sam is an ordinary kid who, with the help of his red cape, turns into "superhero" Pajama Sam. In No Need to Hide When It’s Dark Outside, Pajama Sam journeys into the land of darkness (his closet) to face his fears.

It predates Paper Trail by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone69Visuals69
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.

Freddi Fish 1: The Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds Join detective Freddi Fish and her best friend Luther as they take on their latest case: finding Grandma Grouper’s kelp seeds that feed the fish under the sea.

Where it drifts furthest from Paper Trail: visuals.

It predates Paper Trail by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone69Visuals40
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.

Humongous Tees Now Available!Official Humongous Entertainment T-shirts featuring Pajama Sam, Spy Fox, Freddi Fish, and Putt-Putt are now available on Amazon. About the GameWill kids be forced to endure a fate worse than eating dry cereal!?

Where it drifts furthest from Paper Trail: visuals.

It predates Paper Trail by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone69Visuals40
Monument Valley II
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloFantasyIsometric
IGDB80· 1
Year 2017Dev Ustwo GamesOn Android · iOS · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

Where it drifts furthest from Paper Trail: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Setting50Visuals44
Simon the Sorcerer
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloFantasy2DMagicPixel Art
Year 1993Dev Adventure SoftOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed Paper Trail, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic and visual pixel, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Paper Trail: visuals.

It predates Paper Trail by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting50Visuals35
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

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Paper Trail.

Genre100Game mode100Tone88Visuals57
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.

Where it drifts furthest from Paper Trail: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Paper Trail.

It predates Paper Trail by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone69Visuals40

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