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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 45 games similar to Under the Island down to the 7 that fit the “RPG” category. Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley, Pentiment and Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Under the Island.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

The best rPG games like Under the Island

7 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Under the Island. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.

#1Snufkin: Melody of MoominvalleyClosest overall match

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloExploration2DStealthNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 4.0KRAWG👍 88%· 24OC80· 35

Year 2024Dev Hyper Games · Raw FuryPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Under the Island: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping visual isometric

Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is a musical adventure game in which Snufkin needs to restore the harmony of Moominvalley, after a series of grotesque parks has appeared and ruined the valley's natural balance.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloExploration2DNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 95%· 9.3KIGDB85· 6OC86· 129

Year 2022Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Under the Island, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, vibe casual and historical setting, while skipping visual isometric

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#3Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloExploration2DNarrativeHistorical

Steam👍 89%· 2.8KIGDB71· 14OC74· 53

Year 2013Dev Revolution SoftwareOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Under the Island, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, historical setting and fantasy world, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Under the Island: visuals.

It predates Under the Island by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Carto

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloExploration2DCozyCasual

Steam👍 96%· 9.2KRAWG👍 78%· 106MC75IGDB83· 2OC77· 25

Year 2020Dev Sunhead Games · Humble GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Under the Island: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and vibe relaxing, while skipping visual isometric

Carto is a stunning puzzle game where you play a lost child, wandering around an even-changing island you create as you play.

Where it drifts furthest from Under the Island: visuals.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloExplorationHistoricalThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 1.8KIGDB84· 6

Year 2011Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Like Under the Island, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: historical setting and visual third person, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Under the Island: visuals.

It predates Under the Island by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#680 Days

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloExplorationNarrativeCasualRelaxing

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB70· 2

Year 2014Dev Cape Guy · inkleOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Under the Island: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping visual isometric

It predates Under the Island by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloExplorationNarrativeOpen WorldFantasy

IGDB79· 9OC82· 56

Year 2020Dev Kaizen Game Works · Fellow TravellerOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Under the Island, expect puzzle design, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Under the Island: visuals.

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