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We filtered the 47 games similar to Q*bert down to the 19 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Little Nightmares II, Little Nightmares III and Superliminal top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Q*bert.

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Q*bert is Little Nightmares II — scoring 68/100 on our similarity scale. Little Nightmares III and Superliminal follow close behind.

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The best games like Q*bert on Nintendo Switch

19 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Q*bert. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

#1Little Nightmares IIClosest overall match

68

Little Nightmares II

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayer2DCo-opStealth

Steam👍 93%· 57KIGDB82· 13OC83· 173

Year 2021Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

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

Where it drifts furthest from Q*bert: visuals.

Released 39 years after Q*bert.

Genre100Game mode90Visuals49

#2Little Nightmares III

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Little Nightmares III

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayer2DCo-opStealth

Steam👍 46%· 20KIGDB78· 4OC71· 136

Year 2025Dev Supermassive Games · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping visual isometric

Released 43 years after Q*bert.

Genre100Game mode71Visuals64

62

Superliminal

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeDark

Steam👍 95%· 33KIGDB80· 8OC75· 74

Year 2019Dev Pillow Castle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Q*bert: visuals.

Released 37 years after Q*bert.

Genre100Game mode71Visuals0

58

Neva

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2DNarrativeRelaxingFantasy

Steam👍 94%· 9.9KIGDB93· 2OC87· 111

Year 2024Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Released 42 years after Q*bert.

Genre100Visuals65Game mode55

#5Planet of Lana

58

Planet of Lana

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2DMeleeNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 93%· 9.6KIGDB93· 3OC81· 90

Year 2023Dev Wishfully · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Released 41 years after Q*bert.

Genre100Visuals65Game mode55

58

Limbo

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2DDarkNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 92%· 61KIGDB84· 10

Year 2010Dev Playdead · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

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

Released 28 years after Q*bert.

Genre100Visuals65Game mode55

Steam Epic Xbox

#7Thomas Was Alone

58

Thomas Was Alone

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2DNarrativeHardcoreCasual

Steam👍 94%· 9.4KIGDB76· 8

Year 2012Dev Bithell GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Released 30 years after Q*bert.

Genre100Visuals67Game mode55

#8Stick it to the Man!

58

Stick it to the Man!

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2DMelee

Steam👍 95%· 869IGDB78· 8OC80· 39

Year 2013Dev Zoink · RipstoneOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and melee combat, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Released 31 years after Q*bert.

Genre100Visuals65Game mode55

#9Valiant Hearts: The Great War

58

Valiant Hearts: The Great War

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2DTacticalMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 96%· 27KIGDB76· 9OC80· 77

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Released 32 years after Q*bert.

Genre100Visuals65Game mode55

Steam Epic Xbox

#10Far: Lone Sails

58

Far: Lone Sails

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2DMeleeNarrativePost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 95%· 26KIGDB78· 2OC80· 40

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

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and survival mechanics, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Released 36 years after Q*bert.

Genre100Visuals64Game mode55

#11FigmentClosest on visuals

58

Figment

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloIsometricMeleeCasualNarrative

Steam👍 87%· 5.6KIGDB89· 3OC79· 33

Year 2017Dev Bedtime Digital GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Released 35 years after Q*bert.

Genre100Visuals71Game mode55

58

Creaks

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2DNarrativeCasualRelaxing

Steam👍 95%· 5.8KIGDB70· 1OC80· 26

Year 2020Dev Amanita DesignOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Released 38 years after Q*bert.

Genre100Visuals67Game mode55

#13Hue

58

Hue

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2D

Steam👍 92%· 11KIGDB78· 16OC79· 64

Year 2016Dev Fiddlesticks · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Released 34 years after Q*bert.

Genre100Visuals65Game mode55

#14Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

58

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2DMelee

Steam👍 95%· 1.6KIGDB74· 15OC70· 66

Year 2013Dev Press Play · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and melee combat, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Released 31 years after Q*bert.

Genre100Visuals65Game mode55

58

Darq

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2DStealthMeleeDark

Steam👍 94%· 4.2KIGDB70· 1OC73· 19

Year 2019Dev Unfold GamesOn Xbox · PC · Switch

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Q*bert: visuals.

Released 37 years after Q*bert.

Genre100Game mode56Visuals48

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