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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG
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HardcoreNarrativeSolo
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Within the “Puzzle” category, the closest game to Vacant Kingdom is Tunic — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Crypt Custodian and Anodyne follow close behind.

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The best puzzle games like Vacant Kingdom

8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Vacant Kingdom. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Tunic
Tunic
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreCozyNarrativeExplorationTop-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 open world exploration, fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping ranged combat

Where it drifts furthest from Vacant Kingdom: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Combat51Visuals41
Crypt Custodian
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyExploration
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, open world exploration and loot and gear systems, while skipping punishing difficulty

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Vacant Kingdom: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone72Progression66Combat52Visuals0
#3Anodyne
Anodyne
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationPixel ArtTop-Down2D
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 Vacant Kingdom: tone.

It predates Vacant Kingdom by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals91Progression54Combat52Tone26
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeCozyNarrativeExplorationTop-Down2DPixel Art
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, vibe casual and horror setting, while skipping action RPG combat

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals90Tone61Combat51
Everhood
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcore2DPixel Art
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, setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Vacant Kingdom: combat.

Genre100Game mode100Tone80Visuals60Combat46
Minit
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyPixel Art2D
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 fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Vacant Kingdom: combat.

Genre100Game mode100Tone62Visuals59Combat39
Twinsen's Little Big Adventure Classic
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyExploration
Steam👍 88%· 445
Year 1994Dev Adeline Software International · ActivisionOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, combat magic and setting space, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Vacant Kingdom: visuals and combat.

It predates Vacant Kingdom by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone72Combat37Visuals0
Planescape: Torment
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationMagic
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

Where it drifts furthest from Vacant Kingdom: visuals and tone.

It predates Vacant Kingdom by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat35Tone29Visuals0

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