Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf

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Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, strong narrative focus and setting scifi in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 7 gameplay attributes and found 45 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Shadow Bug, Cocoon and The Talos Principle II lead the list, with Shadow Bug reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf special.

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The closest game to Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf is Shadow Bug — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Cocoon and The Talos Principle II follow close behind.

#1Shadow Bug97 #2Cocoon95 #3The Talos Principle II94 #4Lode Runner97 #5Jet Set Radio96

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Games like Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf

45 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

97

Shadow Bug

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrative2DMelee

Steam👍 95%· 111IGDB60· 1OC78· 15

Year 2016Dev Muro Studios · Muro Studios OyPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, while skipping setting scifi

95

Cocoon

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeSci-FiLinearSpace

Steam👍 95%· 8.6KIGDB89· 5OC87· 73

Year 2023Dev Geometric Interactive · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with linear, story-driven structure, setting space and exploration and discovery, while skipping visual 2d

#3The Talos Principle II

94

The Talos Principle II

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeSci-FiMeleeLinear

Steam👍 95%· 13KIGDB90· 6

Year 2023Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings linear, story-driven structure, melee combat and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping visual 2d

97

Lode Runner

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB80· 1

Year 1983Dev Brøderbund Software · BanprestoOn PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

#5Jet Set Radio

96

Jet Set Radio

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeMeleeThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 8.3KIGDB75· 2

Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, melee combat and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

93

GRIS

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrative2DRelaxingCasual

Steam👍 96%· 94KRAWG👍 84%· 1.1KMC83OC86· 125

Year 2018Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping setting scifi

93

Psychonauts

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeMeleeDarkExploration

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 79%· 985MC87IGDB85· 6OC89· 8

Year 2005Dev Double Fine Productions · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping setting scifi

#8Far: Lone Sails

94

Far: Lone Sails

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeSci-Fi2DMelee

Steam👍 95%· 26KIGDB78· 2OC80· 40

Year 2018Dev Okomotive · Assemble EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, survival mechanics and melee combat

93

Viewfinder

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeSci-FiMeleeDark

Steam👍 94%· 12KIGDB89· 3OC83· 94

Year 2023Dev Sad Owl Studios · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping visual 2d

95

Q.U.B.E. 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeSci-FiMeleeSpace

Steam👍 84%· 1.7KIGDB73· 6OC76· 51

Year 2018Dev Toxic GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, melee combat and setting space, while skipping visual 2d

#11Ico

91

Ico

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyThird Person

IGDB97· 2

Year 2001Dev Team Ico · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping setting scifi

92

LocoRoco

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2D

IGDB91· 2

Year 2006Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

92

Donkey Kong

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2D

IGDB90· 2

Year 1994Dev Pax Softonica · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

#14The Edge Ball

94

The Edge Ball

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeSci-FiMeleeCyberpunk

Steam👍 88%· 39KRAWG👍 83%· 2.4KMC81IGDB73· 6

Year 2008Dev Electronic Arts DICE · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, setting cyberpunk and exploration and discovery, while skipping visual 2d

#15Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®

92

Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeSci-Fi2DMelee

Steam👍 95%· 1.7KRAWG👍 86%· 147IGDB80· 1

Year 1998Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · GT Interactive SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and melee combat

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf?: The closest game to Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf is Shadow Bug, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf?: The three closest games to Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf are: 1. Shadow Bug (97/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Cocoon (95/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. The Talos Principle II (94/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 45 candidates across 7 dimensions.
Is Cocoon similar to Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf?: Yes, very much so — Cocoon scores 95/100 similarity to Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf. They share 6 attributes, including precision platforming and puzzle design. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf?: The best Platformer games similar to Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf are Shadow Bug, Cocoon, The Talos Principle II and Lode Runner. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.
How is similarity to Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf calculated?: We compare Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf against every game in our catalog using 7 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 Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.