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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 48 games similar to Riven down to the 8 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. 80 Days, Broken Age and Donut County top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Riven.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle
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NarrativeCasualSolo
Year 2024Dev Cyan Worlds

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Riven is 80 Days — scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. Broken Age and Donut County follow close behind.

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The best games like Riven on Nintendo Switch

8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Riven. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#180 Days
80 Days
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeCasualRelaxingFantasySci-FiExploration
Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB70· 2
Year 2014Dev Cape Guy · inkleOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Riven: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, visual novel storytelling and open world exploration, while skipping visual first person

It predates Riven by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Setting74
#2Broken Age
Broken Age
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeCasualFantasySci-Fi
Steam👍 84%· 8.2KIGDB77· 13OC79· 38
Year 2014Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Riven: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat and visual 2d, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Riven: visuals.

It predates Riven by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone76Visuals0
Donut County
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloCasualRelaxingNarrative3D
Steam👍 92%· 12KIGDB80· 13OC76· 64
Year 2018Dev Ben Esposito · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Riven, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel and visual isometric, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Riven: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone79Visuals44
Last Day of June
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeRelaxingCasualThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 4.7KIGDB76· 9OC73· 59
Year 2017Dev Ovosonico · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · Switch

✓ Shared with Riven: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems and visual third person, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Riven: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals0
Hidden Folks
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloCasualNarrativeRelaxingCozy
Steam👍 97%· 9.5KIGDB80· 4OC73· 12
Year 2017Dev Adriaan de JonghOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Riven, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Riven: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone91Visuals0
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloFantasyIsometric2D
IGDB87· 14OC87· 139
Year 2019Dev Grezzo · NintendoOn Switch

✓ If you enjoyed Riven, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Riven: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Setting64Visuals0
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloFantasyIsometric2D
IGDB85· 7OC85· 150
Year 2024Dev Grezzo · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Like Riven, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Riven: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Setting64Visuals0
A Little to the Left
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloCasualRelaxingFirst PersonCozy
Steam👍 92%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC77· 43
Year 2022Dev Max Inferno · Secret ModeOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Like Riven, it's known for puzzle design, vibe casual and vibe relaxing

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, linear, story-driven structure and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Riven: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone73Visuals39

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