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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 6 that fit the “Xbox” category. Toem, Carto and Donut County 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 “Xbox” category, the closest game to Paper Trail is Toem — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Carto and Donut County follow close behind.

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The best games like Paper Trail on Xbox

6 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
#2Carto
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

Carto is a stunning puzzle game where you play a lost child, wandering around an even-changing island you create as you play.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Setting81Visuals73
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
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
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
Zuma Deluxe
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloCasualCozy2DMelee
Steam👍 96%· 6.5KRAWG👍 77%· 107MC78IGDB75· 2
Year 2004Dev PopCap GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Paper Trail: puzzle design, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Survive the ancient temples of Zuma, the critically acclaimed action-puzzler from PopCap! Deep in the jungle lie hidden temples bursting with traps and trickery, and it's up to you to uncover their treasures. Fire magical balls from your stone frog idol to make matches of three or more and clear the deadly chain before it reaches the golden skull.

Where it drifts furthest from Paper Trail: visuals.

It predates Paper Trail by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone68Visuals44

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