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We filtered the 47 games similar to Trine down to the 9 that fit the “Dark” category. Papo & Yo, The Bridge and Little Misfortune top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Trine.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
Tags
DarkNarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2009Dev Frozenbyte
Stores
Steam ↗Epic ↗

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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to Trine is Papo & Yo — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. The Bridge and Little Misfortune follow close behind.

#1Papo & Yo82#2The Bridge82#3Little Misfortune79#4Superliminal84#5Catherine82
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The best dark games like Trine

9 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Trine. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

#1Papo & Yo
82
iRank87
Papo & Yo
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualNarrativeDarkFantasy
Steam👍 93%· 2.9KIGDB75· 9
Year 2012Dev MinorityOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: visual third person, while skipping melee combat

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Steam
#2The Bridge
82
iRank79
The Bridge
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualNarrativeDarkFantasy2D
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 punishing difficulty, while skipping melee combat

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SteamGOGEpic
#3Little Misfortune
79
iRank82
Little Misfortune
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeCasualDarkFantasy2D
Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1
Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, cozy, relaxing feel and horror setting, while skipping melee combat

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SteamGOGXbox
#4Superliminal
84
iRank86
Superliminal
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeDark
Steam👍 95%· 33KIGDB80· 8OC75· 74
Year 2019Dev Pillow Castle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, horror setting and exploration and discovery, while skipping vibe casual

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SteamGOGEpic
#5Catherine
82
iRank80
Catherine
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCo-opNarrativeDark2D
IGDB80· 7
Year 2011Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with horror setting and visual isometric, while skipping vibe casual

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Xbox
#6Contrast
82
iRank75
Contrast
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 5.7KIGDB57· 6OC60· 47
Year 2013Dev Compulsion Games · Focus EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: visual third person, while skipping vibe casual

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SteamXboxPS
#7Little Nightmares II
80
iRank88
Little Nightmares II
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkNarrative2D
Steam👍 93%· 57KIGDB82· 13OC83· 173
Year 2021Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, stealth mechanics and horror setting, while skipping vibe casual

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SteamGOGXbox
#8Catherine Classic
80
iRank83
Catherine Classic
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerDarkNarrative2D
Steam👍 87%· 11KIGDB80· 1OC78· 15
Year 2019Dev Atlus · SegaOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, horror tension and punishing difficulty, while skipping vibe casual

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Steam
#9Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2
79
iRank76
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkFantasy
Steam👍 67%· 1.1KIGDB95· 2
Year 2001Dev Crystal Dynamics · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: horror setting and visual third person, while skipping vibe casual

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SteamGOG

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