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We filtered the 45 games similar to Submerged down to the 35 that fit the “Adventure” category. Deadlight, Little Nightmares and Darq top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Submerged.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
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RelaxingNarrativeSolo
Year 2015Dev Uppercut Games

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Submerged is Deadlight — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Little Nightmares and Darq follow close behind.

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The best adventure games like Submerged

35 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Submerged. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

Deadlight
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorPost-ApocalypticFantasy
Steam👍 79%· 13KIGDB71· 7
Year 2012Dev Tequila Works · Microsoft StudiosOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, melee combat and historical setting, while skipping vibe relaxing

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

Darq
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 4.2KIGDB70· 1OC73· 19
Year 2019Dev Unfold GamesOn Xbox · PC · Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping vibe relaxing

Far: Lone Sails
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativePost-ApocalypticFantasyExploration
Steam👍 95%· 26KIGDB78· 2OC80· 40
Year 2018Dev Okomotive · Assemble EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping vibe relaxing

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

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

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

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloFantasyThird PersonMagicIsometric
IGDB64· 1
Year 2001Dev Argonaut Games · Electronic Arts

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

≠ Its own twist: combat magic and visual isometric, 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

Blackthorne
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloFantasy2DPixel Art
Year 1994Dev Mass Media Inc · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC · Mac

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

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

Snake Pass
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualNarrativeExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 80%· 3.3KIGDB72· 12OC74· 90
Year 2017Dev Sumo DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping survival mechanics

The Last Guardian
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloThird PersonLootSkill Tree
IGDB80· 21OC81· 128
Year 2016Dev Team Ico · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

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

≠ Where it differs: brings loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping survival mechanics

Little Misfortune
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeCasualDarkHorrorFantasy
Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1
Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

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

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.

Spyro: Year of the Dragon
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloThird PersonIsometric
IGDB55· 1
Year 2000Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

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

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