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Submerged is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, vibe relaxing and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 15 gameplay attributes and found 45 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Smushi Come Home, GRIS and Psychonauts lead the list, with Smushi Come Home reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Submerged special.

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RelaxingNarrativeSolo
Year 2015Dev Uppercut Games

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The closest game to Submerged is Smushi Come Home — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. GRIS and Psychonauts follow close behind.

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Games like Submerged

45 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Smushi Come Home
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 99%· 2.7KOC83· 11
Year 2023Dev SomeHumbleOnion · Mooneye StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and visual pixel, while skipping survival mechanics

GRIS
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxingCasual2D
Steam👍 96%· 94KRAWG👍 84%· 1.1KMC83OC86· 125
Year 2018Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with visual 2d, while skipping survival mechanics

Psychonauts
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 79%· 985MC87IGDB85· 6OC89· 8
Year 2005Dev Double Fine Productions · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, while skipping survival mechanics

The Pedestrian
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxingCozy2D
Steam👍 97%· 5.9KRAWG👍 83%· 151MC82IGDB73· 2OC79· 31
Year 2020Dev Skookum ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, visual 2d and visual 3d, while skipping survival mechanics

LocoRoco
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2D
IGDB91· 2
Year 2006Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual 2d, while skipping survival mechanics

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB82· 14OC82· 145
Year 2014Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.2 · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

The Last Campfire
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxingDarkFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 98%· 19KIGDB88· 2OC78· 26
Year 2020Dev Hello GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and visual 3d, while skipping survival mechanics

Donkey Kong
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2D
IGDB90· 2
Year 1994Dev Pax Softonica · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

Papo & Yo
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualNarrativeDarkFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 2.9KIGDB75· 9
Year 2012Dev MinorityOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

Little Nightmares
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 116KIGDB78· 18OC79· 137
Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping vibe relaxing

Neva
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxingFantasyAnime
Steam👍 94%· 9.9KIGDB93· 2OC87· 111
Year 2024Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings setting anime and visual 2d, while skipping survival mechanics

Stick it to the Man!
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2D
Steam👍 95%· 869IGDB78· 8OC80· 39
Year 2013Dev Zoink · RipstoneOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and visual 2d, while skipping survival mechanics

Jusant
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxingFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 6.6KIGDB86· 3OC84· 83
Year 2023Dev DON'T NODOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and visual 3d, while skipping survival mechanics

Sound Shapes
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2D
IGDB87· 9
Year 2012Dev Queasy Games · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

INSIDE
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorMelee
Steam👍 97%· 74KRAWG👍 90%· 2.6KMC87IGDB93· 39OC91· 169
Year 2016Dev PlaydeadPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, melee combat and stealth mechanics, while skipping survival mechanics

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Submerged?
The closest game to Submerged is Smushi Come Home, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Submerged?
The three closest games to Submerged are: 1. Smushi Come Home (95/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. GRIS (95/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Psychonauts (92/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Submerged's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 45 candidates across 15 dimensions.
Is GRIS similar to Submerged?
Yes, very much so — GRIS scores 95/100 similarity to Submerged. They share 7 attributes, including precision platforming and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to Submerged?
The best Platformer games similar to Submerged are Smushi Come Home, GRIS, Psychonauts and The Pedestrian. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Submerged attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.
How is similarity to Submerged calculated?
We compare Submerged against every game in our catalog using 15 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 Submerged experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.