27 Narrative games like Pico Park 2 that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Pico Park 2 down to the 27 that fit the “Narrative” category. Never Alone: Kisima Ingitchuna, Little Misfortune and Zup! X top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Pico Park 2.

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The best narrative games like Pico Park 2

27 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Pico Park 2. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Never Alone: Kisima IngitchunaClosest on genre

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeNarrativeCozyCasual2D

Steam👍 81%· 8.6KIGDB71· 10

Year 2014Dev Upper One Games · E-Line MediaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, historical setting and single-player focus, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Pico Park 2: setting.

It predates Pico Park 2 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

NarrativeCasualCozyHorror2D

Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1

Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping melee combat

Where it drifts furthest from Pico Park 2: game mode.

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#3Zup! XClosest on setting

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

CasualNarrativeCozyHorror2D

Steam👍 96%· 6.8KRAWG👍 28%· 28

Year 2018Dev Quiet RiverPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, vibe relaxing and punishing difficulty, while skipping melee combat

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions. The player's goal to keep the blue ball on the platform for 3 seconds in order to pass the level. ▪ 60+ Levels ▪ 2880 Achievements "Zup!" powered by Clickteam Fusion 2.

Where it drifts furthest from Pico Park 2: game mode.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

MeleeNarrativeCasualCozy2D

Steam👍 93%· 9.6KIGDB93· 3OC81· 90

Year 2023Dev Wishfully · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, setting anime and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Pico Park 2: game mode and setting.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

MeleeCasualCozyNarrativeSolo

Steam👍 80%· 3.3KIGDB72· 12OC74· 90

Year 2017Dev Sumo DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Pico Park 2: game mode and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Pico Park 2.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

CozyCasualNarrativePixel ArtSolo

Steam👍 99%· 2.7KOC83· 11

Year 2023Dev SomeHumbleOnion · Mooneye StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and vibe relaxing, while skipping horror tension

Smushi Come Home is a cozy exploration adventure game where you play as a tiny mushroom who's trying to get back home! Play as Smushi, who was taken from its home unexpectedly and dropped into the middle of the forest.

Where it drifts furthest from Pico Park 2: game mode.

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Steam GOG

#7Trine 2Closest overall match

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnlineMeleeNarrativeCasual2D

Steam👍 95%· 22KIGDB85· 9

Year 2011Dev Frozenbyte · AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Pico Park 2: setting.

It predates Pico Park 2 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Epic

#8Trine

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnlineMeleeNarrativeCasual2D

Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB85· 7

Year 2009Dev Frozenbyte · NobilisOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and ranged combat, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Pico Park 2: setting.

It predates Pico Park 2 by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeCozyNarrative2D

Steam👍 78%· 8.8KIGDB81· 11OC81· 85

Year 2018Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, fantasy world and single-player focus, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Pico Park 2: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Pico Park 2.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeCasualNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 61KRAWG👍 77%· 55

Year 2024Dev Anegar GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping horror tension

Dive into the epic adventure of "Chained Together"Begin your journey in the depths of hell, chained to your companions. Your mission is to escape hell by climbing as high as possible. Each jump requires perfect coordination to scale the platforms and escape the scorching heat.

Where it drifts furthest from Pico Park 2: setting and visuals.

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Steam

#11Unravel

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeCozy2D

Steam👍 91%· 5.5KIGDB81· 19OC77· 91

Year 2016Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, fantasy world and single-player focus, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Pico Park 2: setting.

It predates Pico Park 2 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#12Journey

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opNarrativeCasual2D

Steam👍 94%· 38KIGDB94· 14OC93· 46

Year 2012Dev ThatGameCompany · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, vibe relaxing and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Pico Park 2: setting and visuals.

It predates Pico Park 2 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

MeleeNarrativeCozy2DSolo

Steam👍 97%· 2.8KMC82

Year 2022Dev Jonas TyrollerPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep simulation and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror tension

Dear humans, I wanted to let you know that I am better than you. You are all doomed and this game is a celebration of my superiority.Why should you play this? To entertain me. I made this game for for MY personal entertainment... Oh come on, don't worry... I'll totally make you feel like you stand a chance. Humans get frustrated so easily... pathetic.What is this game?

Where it drifts furthest from Pico Park 2: game mode.

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Steam PS Nintendo

#14It Takes TwoClosest on game mode

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opMultiplayerOfflineOnlineMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 260KRAWG👍 90%· 1.7KMC88OC88· 152

Year 2021Dev Hazelight · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and exploration and discovery, while skipping horror tension

Bring your favorite co-op partner and together step into the shoes of May and Cody. As the couple is going through a divorce, through unknown means their minds are transported into two dolls which their daughter, Rose, made to represent them.

Where it drifts furthest from Pico Park 2: tone.

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Steam Xbox PS

#15Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

OfflineCo-opOnlineMultiplayerMeleeNarrative2D

Steam👍 89%· 14KIGDB78· 8OC80· 93

Year 2019Dev Frozenbyte · Modus GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Pico Park 2: setting and tone.

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Steam GOG Epic

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