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Stacking is hard to replace: few games combine puzzle design, historical setting and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 7 gameplay attributes and found 46 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. The Curse of Monkey Island, Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror and The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition lead the list, with The Curse of Monkey Island reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Stacking special.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

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Year 2011Dev Double Fine Productions

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The closest game to Stacking is The Curse of Monkey Island — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror and The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition follow close behind.

#1The Curse of Monkey Island95 #2Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror95 #3The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition96 #4Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge95 #5A Building Full of Cats93

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Games like Stacking

46 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1The Curse of Monkey Island

95

The Curse of Monkey Island

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistoricalNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 97%· 3.0K

Year 1997Dev LucasArts · ActivisionOn PC · Mac

✓ Like Stacking, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping deep RPG systems

#2Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror

95

Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistoricalThird PersonNarrativeDark

Steam👍 93%· 30

Year 1997Dev Revolution Software · Crave EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Shared with Stacking: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting

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

#3The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

96

The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistoricalNarrative2D

Steam👍 95%· 6.1KRAWG👍 83%· 332MC86IGDB80· 2

Year 2009Dev Aspyr Media · AspyrPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Stacking, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus and visual 2d, while skipping deep RPG systems

#4Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge

95

Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistoricalNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 95%· 3.0KIGDB86

Year 2010Dev LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

✓ Like Stacking, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping deep RPG systems

#5A Building Full of Cats

93

A Building Full of Cats

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloExplorationCasualRelaxingCozy

Steam👍 99%· 4.4K

Year 2022Dev DevcatsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

✓ Like Stacking, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, vibe relaxing and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep RPG systems

#6Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis

95

Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistoricalNarrativeDarkFantasy

Steam👍 94%· 1.5KRAWG👍 85%· 113

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

✓ Like Stacking, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting

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

94

Ōkami

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistoricalExplorationThird PersonFantasy

IGDB90· 5

Year 2006Dev Clover Studio · CapcomOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Stacking, it's known for puzzle design, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression

94

Pentiment

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistoricalExplorationNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 95%· 9.3KIGDB85· 6OC86· 129

Year 2022Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, vibe casual and setting medieval, while skipping visual third person

#9Circle of Blood

95

Circle of Blood

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistoricalExplorationThird PersonNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 98IGDB75· 2

Year 1996Dev Revolution Software · THQOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Stacking, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping deep RPG systems

#10Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut

94

Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistoricalThird PersonNarrativeDark

Steam👍 93%· 2.8KIGDB83· 3

Year 2009Dev Revolution Software · Kalypso MediaOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Like Stacking, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and vibe casual, while skipping deep RPG systems

#11Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse

95

Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistoricalExplorationThird PersonNarrative

Steam👍 89%· 2.8KIGDB71· 14OC74· 53

Year 2013Dev Revolution SoftwareOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, fantasy world and visual 2d

#12Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device

93

Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloExplorationNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 91%· 92

Year 2012Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Stacking, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

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

95

80 Days

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistoricalExplorationNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB70· 2

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

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

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

Steam GOG Nintendo

#14Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley

93

Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloExplorationStealthNarrativeCozy

Steam👍 97%· 4.0KRAWG👍 88%· 24OC80· 35

Year 2024Dev Hyper Games · Raw FuryPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping historical setting

#15Nancy Drew: Secret of the Scarlet Hand

93

Nancy Drew: Secret of the Scarlet Hand

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloExplorationNarrativeCasualLinear

Steam👍 89%· 199

Year 2002Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Stacking, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, vibe casual and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping deep RPG systems

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Stacking?: The closest game to Stacking is The Curse of Monkey Island, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 4 gameplay attributes, including puzzle design, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Stacking?: The three closest games to Stacking are: 1. The Curse of Monkey Island (95/100, 4 shared attributes) 2. Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror (95/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition (96/100, 4 shared attributes). All share Stacking's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 46 candidates across 7 dimensions.
Is Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror similar to Stacking?: Yes, very much so — Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror scores 95/100 similarity to Stacking. They share 5 attributes, including puzzle design and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Puzzle games are similar to Stacking?: The best Puzzle games similar to Stacking are The Curse of Monkey Island, Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror, The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition and Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge. All share the Puzzle genre alongside other key Stacking attributes like puzzle design, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Stacking calculated?: We compare Stacking against every game in our catalog using 7 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 Stacking experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.