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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Valiant Hearts: The Great War is GRIS — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Call of the Sea and Shadow Bug follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Valiant Hearts: The Great War

25 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Valiant Hearts: The Great War. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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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GRIS

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrative2DRelaxingCasual

Steam👍 96%· 94KRAWG👍 84%· 1.1KMC83OC86· 125

Year 2018Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping combat tactical

#2Call of the Sea

94

Call of the Sea

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeHistoricalExplorationCasual

Steam👍 88%· 6.0KIGDB73· 6OC77· 84

Year 2020Dev Out of the Blue Games · Raw FuryOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, visual first person and visual 3d, while skipping combat tactical

92

Shadow Bug

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrative2D

Steam👍 95%· 111IGDB60· 1OC78· 15

Year 2016Dev Muro Studios · Muro Studios OyPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: combat tactical.

#4The Pedestrian

92

The Pedestrian

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrative2DRelaxingCozy

Steam👍 97%· 5.9KRAWG👍 83%· 151MC82IGDB73· 2OC79· 31

Year 2020Dev Skookum ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, cozy, relaxing feel and visual 3d, while skipping combat tactical

91

Cocoon

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeExplorationLinearSci-Fi

Steam👍 95%· 8.6KIGDB89· 5OC87· 73

Year 2023Dev Geometric Interactive · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with linear, story-driven structure, setting scifi and setting space, while skipping combat tactical

91

Ico

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyThird Person

IGDB97· 2

Year 2001Dev Team Ico · Sony Computer Entertainment

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping combat tactical

91

Bound

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyThird Person

IGDB72· 11OC72· 43

Year 2016Dev Plastic · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

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

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping combat tactical

#8Smushi Come Home

90

Smushi Come Home

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeExplorationCozyCasual

Steam👍 99%· 2.7KOC83· 11

Year 2023Dev SomeHumbleOnion · Mooneye StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping combat tactical

90

Braid

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrative2DHardcoreFantasy

Steam👍 93%· 9.9KIGDB87· 3

Year 2008Dev Number None Inc.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty and fantasy world, while skipping combat tactical

#10Jet Set Radio

90

Jet Set Radio

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 8.3KIGDB75· 2

Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

89

Neva

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrative2DRelaxingFantasy

Steam👍 94%· 9.9KIGDB93· 2OC87· 111

Year 2024Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, fantasy world and setting anime, while skipping combat tactical

89

Limbo

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrative2DDarkHorror

Steam👍 92%· 61KIGDB84· 10

Year 2010Dev Playdead · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping combat tactical

Steam Epic Xbox

89

Psychonauts

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationDark

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 79%· 985MC87IGDB85· 6OC89· 8

Year 2005Dev Double Fine Productions · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual third person, while skipping combat tactical

#14The Unfinished Swan

88

The Unfinished Swan

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeExplorationCasualFantasy

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 vibe casual, fantasy world and visual first person, while skipping combat tactical

88

Wandersong

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeExploration2DCozy

Steam👍 95%· 3.9KRAWG👍 66%· 95IGDB89· 5OC84· 43

Year 2018Dev Humble BundlePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping combat tactical

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