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We filtered the 50 games similar to Spindle down to the 38 that fit the “PC” category. Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP, Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse and Paradise Killer top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Spindle.

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The best games like Spindle on PC

38 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Spindle. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EPClosest overall match

iRank71

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyPixel Art2DNarrative

Steam👍 77%· 2.6KRAWG👍 62%· 271

Year 2011Dev Noodlecake Studios · Capybara GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Spindle, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping visual isometric

Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP is a pixel art point-and-click quest, split into "sessions." During them, you play as a female Scythian warrior who searches for an ancient book and explores the Caucasus. Accidentally she releases the evil and needs to fix the consequences of her actions.

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

It predates Spindle by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse

iRank81

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasy2DNarrativeHistorical

Steam👍 89%· 2.8KIGDB71· 14OC74· 53

Year 2013Dev Revolution SoftwareOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Spindle, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, historical setting and exploration and discovery, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Spindle: visuals.

It predates Spindle by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

IGDB79· 9OC82· 56

Year 2020Dev Kaizen Game Works · Fellow TravellerOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Spindle, expect puzzle design, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Spindle: visuals.

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#480 Days

iRank83

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyNarrativeCasualRelaxing

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB70· 2

Year 2014Dev Cape Guy · inkleOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Spindle: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Spindle: setting.

It predates Spindle by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Indiana Jones and the Fate of AtlantisClosest on visuals

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyIsometric2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 1.5KRAWG👍 85%· 113

Year 1992Dev LucasArts Entertainment · Disney InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and historical setting, while skipping deep RPG systems

The Man With The Hat Is Back In His Greatest Adventure Yet! 1939 - The eve of World War II. Nazi agents are about to get their hands on a weapon more dangerous than the atom bomb. Only Indy can stop them before they unleash the deadly secret that sank Atlantis.

It predates Spindle by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Simon the Sorcerer

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasy2DPixel ArtMagic

Year 1993Dev Adventure SoftOn Android · PC · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, while skipping deep RPG systems

It predates Spindle by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure

iRank78

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasy2DPixel ArtNarrative

Steam👍 78%· 375

Year 1989Dev Lucasfilm Games · Fujitsu InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, historical setting and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep RPG systems

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

It predates Spindle by 36 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Day of the Tentacle

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasy2DPixel ArtRanged

Year 1993Dev LucasArtsOn Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, historical setting and setting scifi, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Spindle: setting.

It predates Spindle by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Monument Valley II

iRank80

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyIsometric

IGDB80· 1

Year 2017Dev Ustwo GamesOn Android · iOS · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.

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

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#10Samorost

iRank96

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasy2DCasual

Steam👍 96%· 5.3K

Year 2003Dev Amanita DesignOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Spindle: visuals.

It predates Spindle by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Botanicula

iRank91

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasy2DCasualNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 6.6KIGDB82· 3

Year 2012Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Spindle: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Spindle: visuals.

It predates Spindle by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#12Gorogoa

iRank90

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasy2DCasualNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 20KRAWG👍 89%· 415IGDB82· 7OC85· 49

Year 2017Dev Annapurna InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, strong narrative focus and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep RPG systems

Designed, developed, and illustrated by Jason Roberts, Gorogoa is a beautiful hand-drawn story suspended inside a completely unique puzzle. Arrange and combine lavishly illustrated panels, each one a separate interactive window into a living game world. Navigate the scene inside each panel.

Where it drifts furthest from Spindle: visuals.

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

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#13Broken Age

iRank81

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasy2DRangedNarrative

Steam👍 84%· 8.2KIGDB77· 13OC79· 38

Year 2014Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Spindle: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, vibe casual and ranged combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Spindle: visuals.

It predates Spindle by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14The Curse of Monkey Island

iRank97

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasy2DNarrativeHistorical

Steam👍 97%· 3.0K

Year 1997Dev LucasArts · ActivisionOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus and historical setting, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Spindle: visuals.

It predates Spindle by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge

iRank92

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasy2DNarrativeHistorical

Steam👍 95%· 3.0KIGDB86

Year 2010Dev LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and historical setting, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Spindle: visuals.

It predates Spindle by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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