87
iRank93
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorModernExplorationFirst Person3D
Steam👍 93%· 11KIGDB93· 2
Year 2023Dev KOTAKE CREATE · PLAYISMOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch
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Few titles capture what makes Platform 8 unique: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. After measuring 15 attributes across over 6,700 games, these are the 49 most faithful alternatives. The Exit 8, Thief Gold and Stray top the ranking, with The Exit 8 at number one (87/100).
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Top games similar to Platform 8
49 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Platform 8. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.
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iRank91
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloStealthDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 92%· 4.1KIGDB90· 1
Year 1999Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC
✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and horror tension
≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design
Where it drifts furthest from Platform 8: setting.
It predates Platform 8 by 25 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100Combat92
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloStealthNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExploration
Steam👍 97%· 171KRAWG👍 84%· 1.3KMC82IGDB85· 8OC84· 200
Year 2022Dev BlueTwelve · Annapurna InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and puzzle design
≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and setting cyberpunk, while skipping deep simulation
Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten city. Stray is a third-person cat adventure game set amidst the detailed, neon-lit alleys of a decaying cybercity and the murky environments of its seedy underbelly.
Where it drifts furthest from Platform 8: visuals and setting.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Combat87Tone49
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 96%· 1.1KIGDB80· 1
Year 2020Dev Bryce BucherPlaytime ~1hOn PC
✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and horror tension
≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation
The GameFatum Betula is an atmospheric exploration game with light puzzle elements. A magical birch is the only thing dictating the future, and it is your job to find something appropriate to feed it with. There is a total of 10 unique endings and a plethora of secrets to uncover.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone70Setting64
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst Person3D
Steam👍 96%· 102KIGDB85· 7OC85· 61
Year 2019Dev Mobius Digital · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and deep simulation
≠ Stands apart with melee combat, setting space and setting scifi, while skipping precision platforming
Where it drifts furthest from Platform 8: combat and setting.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone69
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 63%· 1.3KIGDB85· 7OC79· 50
Year 2019Dev Furious Bee Limited · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · iOS
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person3D
Steam👍 87%· 18KIGDB91· 5OC89· 117
Year 2025Dev Dogubomb · Raw FuryOn Xbox · Switch · PC
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 88%· 9.0KIGDB82· 16OC79· 90
Year 2014Dev The AstronautsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and horror tension
≠ Its own twist: combat magic and setting space, while skipping deep simulation
Where it drifts furthest from Platform 8: combat.
It predates Platform 8 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100Visuals61
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
OC92· 136
Year 2012Dev Team Ico · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping deep simulation
Where it drifts furthest from Platform 8: visuals.
It predates Platform 8 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone66Visuals0
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 96%· 17KRAWG👍 66%· 152
Year 2015Dev Dominique GrieshoferPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep simulation
A short experience about restoring a world featuring: Platforming: Wall-jumps, slides, pipes, lifts, springboards Beautiful: Emotional soundtrack and vibrant visuals Peaceful: Non-violent, open world without death Playful: Learn to play without tutorials Relaxing: Play at your own pace without…
Where it drifts furthest from Platform 8: tone.
It predates Platform 8 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals61Tone28
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 91%· 97KIGDB79· 18OC80· 134
Year 2016Dev Campo Santo · PanicOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus
≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation
It predates Platform 8 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone92Visuals61
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 79%· 115
Dev Cyan WorldsPlaytime ~1hOn PC
✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and horror tension
≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and procedural generation, while skipping deep simulation
You're an Osmo, a strange creature indeed. You explore the galaxy in your spaceship, and the planets you encounter are almost as bizarre as the Osmos themselves. There are seven worlds presented for your consideration, each more goofy and peculiar than the last.
Where it drifts furthest from Platform 8: tone and visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Platform 8.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100World76Setting47Tone38
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iRank87
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 95%· 18KRAWG👍 83%· 435MC82IGDB83· 6
Year 2013Dev Alexander Bruce · DemruthPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation
You control a nameless and faceless protagonist, who starts in a white chamber in the center of a high-tech maze. Your goal is to move forward through the maze by solving many difficult and intricate puzzles.
Where it drifts furthest from Platform 8: setting.
It predates Platform 8 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone63Visuals61
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExploration3D
Steam👍 97%· 1.0KOC75· 8
Year 2022Dev Alblune · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Nintendo
✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation
After a shocking thunderstorm brings them together, unlikely allies Lila the mouse and Lumion the Spirit guardian must work in tandem to restore balance to their quaint village. Thankfully, Lila has her big heart and electrifying new powers to aid her on this journey.
Where it drifts furthest from Platform 8: setting and tone.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals72Tone47
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 96%· 784IGDB80· 1OC83· 12
Year 2022Dev pontoco · Cyan VenturesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS
✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and puzzle design
≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing, cozy, relaxing feel and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension
You are on a mission to repair an ancient clocktower built into the trunk of a colossal tree. Inside, you find a pair of gloves that allow you to turn anything you do into a looping clockwork automaton. Use the Clockwinder’s gloves to turn every task into a looping clockwork automaton.
Where it drifts furthest from Platform 8: setting and tone.
Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals60Progression53Tone37
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Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
Adventure · Puzzle
59
Thank Goodness You're Here!
Adventure · Puzzle
58
Abzu
Adventure · Simulation
59
The First Tree
Adventure · Simulation
51
Pilgrims
Adventure · Puzzle
53
The Witness
Adventure · Puzzle
53
Microsoft Flight Simulator
Adventure · Simulation
51
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Adventure · Puzzle
53
Assassin's Creed
Adventure · Platformer
54
Obduction
Adventure · Puzzle
51
Super Mario 64
Adventure · Platformer
51
Road 96
Adventure · Puzzle
55
The Suicide of Rachel Foster
Adventure
50
Grow Home
Adventure · Platformer
51
AER: Memories of Old
Adventure · Puzzle
49
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments
Adventure · Puzzle
47
Kerbal Space Program
Adventure · Simulation
44
Super Mario Odyssey
Adventure · Platformer
45
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Adventure · Puzzle
44
SpaceEngine
Simulation · Sandbox
55
Roblox
Adventure · Simulation
43
A Short Hike
Adventure
47
Everybody's Gone to the Rapture
Adventure
43
L.A. Noire
Adventure · Sandbox
45
Proteus
Adventure
46
Spider-Man 3
Platformer
44
Destroy All Humans!
Adventure
43
Train Simulator Classic
Simulation
41
Animal Crossing: City Folk
Simulation · Sandbox
47
Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines
Adventure
44
The Legend of Zelda
Adventure
39
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Adventure
47
Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming
Simulation
39
Port Royale 3
Simulation
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Platform 8?
- The closest game to Platform 8 is The Exit 8, scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. They share 13 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, horror tension and deep simulation. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Platform 8?
- The three closest games to Platform 8 are: 1. The Exit 8 (87/100, 13 shared attributes) 2. Thief Gold (76/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Stray (75/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Platform 8's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 49 candidates across 15 dimensions.
- Is Thief Gold similar to Platform 8?
- Yes, very much so — Thief Gold scores 76/100 similarity to Platform 8. They share 11 attributes, including adventure storytelling and deep simulation. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What Adventure games are similar to Platform 8?
- The best Adventure games similar to Platform 8 are The Exit 8, Thief Gold, Stray and Fatum Betula. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Platform 8 attributes like adventure storytelling, horror tension and deep simulation.
- How is similarity to Platform 8 calculated?
- We compare Platform 8 against every game in our catalog using 15 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 Platform 8 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.