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We filtered the 47 games similar to Trine down to the 25 that fit the “Narrative” 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

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DarkNarrativeSoloMultiplayer

Year 2009Dev Frozenbyte

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Steam ↗Epic ↗

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Within the “Narrative” 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 #4Trine 292 #5Journey87

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The best narrative games like Trine

25 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.

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Papo & Yo

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

82

The Bridge

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

#3Little Misfortune

79

Little Misfortune

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

92

Trine 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnlineMeleeNarrativeCasualFantasy2D

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, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

87

Journey

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeCasualFantasy2D

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: vibe relaxing, exploration and discovery and visual third person, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#6Never Alone: Kisima Ingitchuna

85

Never Alone: Kisima Ingitchuna

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeNarrativeCasual2D

Steam👍 81%· 8.6KIGDB71· 10

Year 2014Dev Upper One Games · E-Line MediaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel and historical setting, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

84

Superliminal

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

#8Chained Together

83

Chained Together

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opMultiplayerSoloOnlineMeleeCasualNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 61KRAWG👍 77%· 55

Year 2024Dev Anegar GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, post-apocalyptic world and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

82

Catherine

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

82

Contrast

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

#11Little Nightmares II

80

Little Nightmares II

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

#12Catherine Classic

80

Catherine Classic

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

#13The Unfinished Swan

79

The Unfinished Swan

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCasualNarrativeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 84%· 2.0KIGDB77· 3

Year 2012Dev Giant Sparrow · Annapurna InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings exploration and discovery, visual first person and visual 3d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#14Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2

79

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

#15Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

91

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

OfflineCo-opOnlineSoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeFantasy2D

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, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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