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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 “Fantasy” category. Toem, Lost in Play and Return to Monkey Island 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 “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Paper Trail is Toem — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Lost in Play and Return to Monkey Island follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Paper Trail

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
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.

Help a brother and sister on an uplifting epic adventure to find their way home. Escaping a horned beast and meeting quirky goblins are just part of the journey! Lost in Play is a journey through childhood imagination with thoughtfully crafted puzzles and colorful characters.

Where it drifts furthest from Paper Trail: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone69Visuals41
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
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
#5Sizeable
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

Size does matter afterall...Sizeable is a puzzle/exploration game about shrinking and growing the environment in order to find all the hidden objects that every little diorama hides!Shrinking and growing is the key!What if you where given the power to shrink the moon? Or maybe the sun?

Where it drifts furthest from Paper Trail: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals69Setting39
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloFantasyExplorationIsometricRanged
IGDB89· 4
Year 2007Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Paper Trail: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Paper Trail: visuals.

It predates Paper Trail by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting50Visuals44
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloFantasyIsometric2D
IGDB87· 14OC87· 139
Year 2019Dev Grezzo · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals69Setting50
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloFantasyIsometric2D
IGDB85· 7OC85· 150
Year 2024Dev Grezzo · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals69Setting50
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloFantasyIsometric
IGDB92· 3
Year 2009Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

Where it drifts furthest from Paper Trail: visuals.

It predates Paper Trail by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting50Visuals44
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
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloFantasyIsometricThird Person
IGDB91· 13OC90· 78
Year 2015Dev Grezzo · Nintendo

✓ Like Paper Trail, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Paper Trail: visuals.

It predates Paper Trail by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting50Visuals37
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
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloFantasyRangedThird Person
IGDB90· 1
Year 2002Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Paper Trail: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Paper Trail: visuals.

It predates Paper Trail by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting50Visuals0

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