8 Puzzle games like Traveler's Refrain that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Traveler's Refrain down to the 8 that fit the “Puzzle” category. Tunic, Crypt Custodian and Anodyne top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Traveler's Refrain.

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The best puzzle games like Traveler's Refrain

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Traveler's Refrain. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1TunicClosest overall match

iRank89

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometricTop-Down

Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB89· 5OC85· 120

Year 2022Dev Andrew Shouldice · FinjiOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping visual 2d

Where it drifts furthest from Traveler's Refrain: tone.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 97%· 2.9KRAWG👍 86%· 21IGDB80· 2OC83· 27

Year 2024Dev Kyle Thompson · H2 Interactive CoPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping fantasy world

Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto- a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworlds janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.

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Steam GOG

#3Anodyne

iRank71

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationTop-Down2DIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 1.6KRAWG👍 47%· 73MC75IGDB70· 5OC69· 13

Year 2013Dev Analgesic ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and vibe casual, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

In this unique Zelda-lite game, explore and fight your way through surreal and creepy, nature, urban and abstract themed areas in the human Young's subconscious, evoked by a 16-bit-era visual style and a moody, dream-like soundtrack. Created by Sean Han Tani and Joni Kittaka.

Where it drifts furthest from Traveler's Refrain: tone.

It predates Traveler's Refrain by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals79Progression53

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Steam GOG Xbox

#4Turnip Boy Commits Tax EvasionClosest on visuals

iRank85

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationTop-Down2DIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 14KIGDB77· 3OC72· 32

Year 2021Dev Snoozy Kazoo · Graffiti GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Traveler's Refrain: tone and setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals82Setting43

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Steam GOG Epic

#5Minit

iRank84

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyIsometric2D

Steam👍 89%· 2.8KIGDB78· 7OC80· 67

Year 2018Dev Jan Willem Nijman · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Tone85Visuals63

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeIsometric2D

Steam👍 95%· 14KIGDB77· 3OC82· 31

Year 2021Dev Jordi Roca · Surefire.GamesOn PC · Switch

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, punishing difficulty and setting scifi, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Traveler's Refrain: setting.

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Steam GOG Epic

#7Fallout 2Closest on tone

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 17K

Year 1998Dev Black Isle Studios · Interplay EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, turn-based strategy and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Traveler's Refrain: setting and combat.

It predates Traveler's Refrain by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#8Planescape: Torment

iRank70

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometric

IGDB70· 1

Year 1999Dev Black Isle Studios · Interplay EntertainmentOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and procedural generation, while skipping action RPG combat

It predates Traveler's Refrain by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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