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We filtered the 50 games similar to The Cave down to the 30 that fit the “Co-op” category. Unravel Two, Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power and Trine top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Cave.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

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SoloMultiplayer

Year 2013Dev Double Fine Productions

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Within the “Co-op” category, the closest game to The Cave is Unravel Two — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power and Trine follow close behind.

#1Unravel Two97 #2Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power96 #3Trine96 #4Trine 295 #5Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince94

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The best co-op games like The Cave

30 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Cave. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

97

Unravel Two

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineFantasy2D

Steam👍 78%· 8.8KIGDB81· 11OC81· 85

Year 2018Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and melee combat

Steam Epic Xbox

#2Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

96

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineFantasy

Steam👍 63%· 9.1KIGDB62· 5OC67· 28

Year 2015Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

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

96

Trine

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineFantasy2D

Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB85· 7

Year 2009Dev Frozenbyte · NobilisOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and vibe casual

95

Trine 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineFantasy2D

Steam👍 95%· 22KIGDB85· 9

Year 2011Dev Frozenbyte · AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

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

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

#5Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

94

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

OfflineCo-opSoloMultiplayerFantasy2D

Steam👍 89%· 14KIGDB78· 8OC80· 93

Year 2019Dev Frozenbyte · Modus GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat

#6Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

92

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineFantasy

Steam👍 91%· 4.7KIGDB79· 7

Year 2010Dev Crystal Dynamics · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, melee combat and historical setting, while skipping visual 2d

#7LittleBigPlanet 2

92

LittleBigPlanet 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOffline2D

IGDB94· 4

Year 2011Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping fantasy world

#8Rayman Legends

92

Rayman Legends

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOffline2D

Steam👍 90%· 12KIGDB81· 13OC90· 76

Year 2013Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping fantasy world

Steam Epic Xbox

92

Pikuniku

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opOfflineSolo2D

Steam👍 96%· 11KRAWG👍 80%· 236MC75OC76· 56

Year 2019Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping fantasy world

#10N++ (NPLUSPLUS)

91

N++ (NPLUSPLUS)

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opOfflineSolo2D

Steam👍 94%· 3.5KRAWG👍 86%· 124MC90IGDB83· 10

Year 2015Dev Metanet SoftwarePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

#11LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures

91

LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee

Steam👍 88%· 4.3KIGDB69· 5

Year 2008Dev Traveller's Tales · LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping fantasy world

#12Octodad: Dadliest Catch

91

Octodad: Dadliest Catch

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMelee

Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 73%· 360MC69IGDB74· 11OC73· 68

Year 2014Dev Young HorsesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping fantasy world

#13Never Alone: Kisima Ingitchuna

91

Never Alone: Kisima Ingitchuna

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOffline2D

Steam👍 81%· 8.6KIGDB71· 10

Year 2014Dev Upper One Games · E-Line MediaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping fantasy world

#14Human Fall Flat

91

Human Fall Flat

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee

IGDB73· 13OC68· 64

Year 2021Dev DINESPOF RIGHTOn PC · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping fantasy world

91

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOffline2D

Steam👍 76%· 1.1KRAWG👍 21%· 96MC80IGDB63· 5

Year 2011Dev Alientrap · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

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