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We filtered the 41 games similar to The Upturned down to the 12 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Bramble: The Mountain King, Little Nightmares and Inmost top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Upturned.

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The best games like The Upturned on Nintendo Switch

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Upturned. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Bramble: The Mountain KingClosest overall match

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SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationThird Person3D

Steam👍 95%· 7.5KIGDB68· 1OC79· 38

Year 2023Dev Dimfrost StudioOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: linear, story-driven structure, fantasy world and setting mythology, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

Where it drifts furthest from The Upturned: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Upturned.

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SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 116KIGDB78· 18OC79· 137

Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

Where it drifts furthest from The Upturned: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Upturned.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#3Inmost

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SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorExploration

Steam👍 91%· 7.2KIGDB80· 1OC80· 25

Year 2019Dev Hidden Layer Games · Chucklefish GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from The Upturned: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Upturned.

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Steam GOG Nintendo

#4SubmergedClosest on setting

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SoloNarrativeDarkPost-ApocalypticHorrorExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 4.8KIGDB57· 9OC54· 52

Year 2015Dev Uppercut GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping horror tension

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Upturned.

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SoloMeleeNarrativePost-ApocalypticExploration

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, setting scifi and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from The Upturned: visuals.

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Steam GOG Epic

#6Limbo

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SoloDarkNarrativeHorror2D

Steam👍 92%· 61KIGDB84· 10

Year 2010Dev Playdead · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from The Upturned: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Upturned.

It predates The Upturned by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorCasual

Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1

Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and horror tension

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

Where it drifts furthest from The Upturned: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Upturned.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkExploration

Steam👍 94%· 12KIGDB89· 3OC83· 94

Year 2023Dev Sad Owl Studios · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and visual first person, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from The Upturned: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Upturned.

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SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationThird 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, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from The Upturned: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Upturned.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#10Stick it to the Man!

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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 visual 2d, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from The Upturned: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Upturned.

It predates The Upturned by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#11Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

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SoloMelee2D

Steam👍 95%· 1.6KIGDB74· 15OC70· 66

Year 2013Dev Press Play · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from The Upturned: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Upturned.

It predates The Upturned by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Xbox PS

#12Hue

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Solo2D

Steam👍 92%· 11KIGDB78· 16OC79· 64

Year 2016Dev Fiddlesticks · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from The Upturned: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Upturned.

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