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More about this game →We filtered the 43 games similar to The Gardens Between down to the 7 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Blacksad: Under the Skin, Thimbleweed Park and The Testament of Sherlock Holmes top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Gardens Between.
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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to The Gardens Between is Blacksad: Under the Skin — scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. Thimbleweed Park and The Testament of Sherlock Holmes follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Gardens Between. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.
✓ Same family of narrative adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus
≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere and exploration and discovery, while skipping vibe relaxing
Where it drifts furthest from The Gardens Between: tone and visuals.
✓ Same family of narrative adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus
≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping vibe relaxing
Where it drifts furthest from The Gardens Between: visuals and tone.
✓ Fits the narrative adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus
≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, exploration and discovery and visual isometric, while skipping vibe relaxing
Where it drifts furthest from The Gardens Between: visuals and tone.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for The Gardens Between.
Released 3 years after The Gardens Between.
✓ Fits the narrative adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and fantasy world
≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping puzzle design
Where it drifts furthest from The Gardens Between: tone and visuals.
Released 3 years after The Gardens Between.
✓ Fits the narrative adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design
Where it drifts furthest from The Gardens Between: tone and visuals.