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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 Platform 8 down to the 22 that fit the “Xbox” category. The Exit 8, Stray and Outer Wilds top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Platform 8.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2024Dev KOTAKE CREATE

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Platform 8 is The Exit 8 — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. Stray and Outer Wilds follow close behind.

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The best games like Platform 8 on Xbox

22 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.

#1The Exit 8
The Exit 8
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorModernExplorationFirst Person3D
Steam👍 93%· 11KIGDB93· 2
Year 2023Dev KOTAKE CREATE · PLAYISMOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, horror tension and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with linear, story-driven structure, while skipping precision platforming

Same studio: KOTAKE CREATE.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Progression100Visuals100
#2Stray
Stray
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
Outer Wilds
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
Telling Lies
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 63%· 1.3KIGDB85· 7OC79· 50
Year 2019Dev Furious Bee Limited · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: horror tension.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Platform 8.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100Visuals60
Blue Prince
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person3D
Steam👍 87%· 18KIGDB91· 5OC89· 117
Year 2025Dev Dogubomb · Raw FuryOn Xbox · Switch · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, procedural generation and resource management, while skipping horror tension

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Progression74Tone70World53
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
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
Refunct
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
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 75%· 7.4KIGDB65· 11OC67· 38
Year 2016Dev Rob Briscoe · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, vibe relaxing and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Platform 8: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Platform 8.

It predates Platform 8 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals62Setting55World53
Thank Goodness You're Here!
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationCasual
Steam👍 96%· 8.0KRAWG👍 87%· 50IGDB90· 3OC84· 62
Year 2024Dev Coal Supper · PanicPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, setting cartoon and visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

Thank Goodness You're Here! is an absurd comedy slapformer set in the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth.

Where it drifts furthest from Platform 8: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone41Setting0
The First Tree
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationRelaxing
Steam👍 75%· 5.8KOC80· 14
Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Platform 8: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Platform 8.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone43Setting0
Abzu
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationRelaxing
Steam👍 93%· 27KIGDB81· 27OC80· 122
Year 2016Dev Giant Squid · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Platform 8: setting and visuals.

It predates Platform 8 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone32Setting0
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Roblox
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonMultiplayer
Year 2006Dev Roblox CorporationOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Platform 8: game mode and visuals.

It predates Platform 8 by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression100World65Visuals49Game mode34
Firewatch
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
Obduction
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 80%· 4.0KIGDB67· 9OC72· 37
Year 2016Dev Cyan WorldsOn PC · PS4 · iOS

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Platform 8: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Platform 8.

It predates Platform 8 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals61Tone53
The Witness
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 85%· 21KRAWG👍 77%· 1.3KMC87IGDB88· 12OC86· 98
Year 2016Dev NVIDIA Lightspeed Studios · TheklaPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, vibe relaxing and procedural generation, while skipping deep simulation

The Witness is a 3D puzzle game where you explore a mysterious island full of natural and artificial structures. The game is focused on non-verbal communication that should make the player more attentive to the environment surrounding him.

Where it drifts furthest from Platform 8: setting.

It predates Platform 8 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World67Visuals61Tone50

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