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We filtered the 50 games similar to The Cave down to the 27 that fit the “Fantasy” 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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Year 2013Dev Double Fine Productions

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Within the “Fantasy” 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 #5Bubble Bobble94

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The best games with a fantasy setting like The Cave

27 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.

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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

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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

#5Bubble Bobble

94

Bubble Bobble

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

IGDB80

Year 1986Dev Taito

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

94

Journey

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

Steam👍 94%· 38KIGDB94· 14OC93· 46

Year 2012Dev ThatGameCompany · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping offline

#7Vibrant Venture

94

Vibrant Venture

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

Steam👍 98%· 661

Year 2019Dev Semag GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping offline

94

Unravel

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-opMultiplayerFantasy2D

Steam👍 91%· 5.5KIGDB81· 19OC77· 91

Year 2016Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping offline

Steam Epic Xbox

#9Trine 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

#10The Lost Vikings

92

The Lost Vikings

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

Year 1993Dev Silicon & Synapse · T&E Soft

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

#11Lara 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

#12Split Fiction

90

Split Fiction

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opOfflineMultiplayerFantasyOnline

Steam👍 97%· 120KRAWG👍 90%· 215IGDB92· 6OC91· 185

Year 2025Dev Hazelight · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping single-player focus

89

Badland

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DSandbox World

IGDB70· 2

Year 2013Dev FrogmindOn PC · Android · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping co op

83

Braid

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloFantasy2DNarrativeHardcore

Steam👍 93%· 9.9KIGDB87· 3

Year 2008Dev Number None Inc.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

83

The Bridge

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloFantasy2DCasualNarrative

Steam👍 87%· 4.3KIGDB69· 5OC73· 17

Year 2013Dev Ty Taylor & Mario Castañeda · The Quantum Astrophysicists GuildOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Complete list of games with a fantasy setting like The Cave

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