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AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationNarrativeFantasy
IGDB93· 13OC92· 136
Year 2018Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4
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We filtered the 50 games similar to Vampire's Best Friend down to the 13 that fit the “Platformer” category. Shadow of the Colossus, Thank Goodness You're Here! and The Spirit and the Mouse top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Vampire's Best Friend.
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The best platformer games like Vampire's Best Friend
13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Vampire's Best Friend. Each one has been evaluated across 5 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.
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationCasualNarrative
Steam👍 96%· 8.0KRAWG👍 87%· 50IGDB90· 3OC84· 62
Year 2024Dev Coal Supper · PanicPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and open world exploration
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and strong narrative focus
Thank Goodness You're Here! is an absurd comedy slapformer set in the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationNarrativeCozy
Steam👍 97%· 1.0KOC75· 8
Year 2022Dev Alblune · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Nintendo
✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, precision platforming and open world exploration
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel
After a shocking thunderstorm brings them together, unlikely allies Lila the mouse and Lumion the Spirit guardian must work in tandem to restore balance to their quaint village. Thankfully, Lila has her big heart and electrifying new powers to aid her on this journey.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationFantasyThird Person
IGDB89· 1
Year 1996Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo
✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, precision platforming and open world exploration
≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and visual third person
It predates Vampire's Best Friend by 29 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationMeleeStealth
Steam👍 97%· 171KRAWG👍 84%· 1.3KMC82IGDB85· 8OC84· 200
Year 2022Dev BlueTwelve · Annapurna InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and open world exploration
≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, horror tension and strong narrative focus
Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten city. Stray is a third-person cat adventure game set amidst the detailed, neon-lit alleys of a decaying cybercity and the murky environments of its seedy underbelly.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationNarrativeSci-Fi
Steam👍 95%· 18KRAWG👍 83%· 435MC82IGDB83· 6
Year 2013Dev Alexander Bruce · DemruthPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, precision platforming and open world exploration
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and setting scifi
You control a nameless and faceless protagonist, who starts in a white chamber in the center of a high-tech maze. Your goal is to move forward through the maze by solving many difficult and intricate puzzles.
It predates Vampire's Best Friend by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationRelaxingCasual
Steam👍 96%· 17KRAWG👍 66%· 152
Year 2015Dev Dominique GrieshoferPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, precision platforming and open world exploration
≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe relaxing and vibe casual
A short experience about restoring a world featuring: Platforming: Wall-jumps, slides, pipes, lifts, springboards Beautiful: Emotional soundtrack and vibrant visuals Peaceful: Non-violent, open world without death Playful: Learn to play without tutorials Relaxing: Play at your own pace without…
It predates Vampire's Best Friend by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 90%· 5.2KIGDB73· 15OC79· 120
Year 2017Dev Tequila Works · Six FootOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, precision platforming and open world exploration
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing
It predates Vampire's Best Friend by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationNarrativeRelaxing
Steam👍 75%· 5.8KOC80· 14
Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android
✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, precision platforming and open world exploration
≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Vampire's Best Friend.
It predates Vampire's Best Friend by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationCasualCozy
Steam👍 92%· 5.6KIGDB78· 6OC76· 38
Year 2015Dev Ubisoft Reflections · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and open world exploration
≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel
It predates Vampire's Best Friend by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100World77
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationMagicRanged
Steam👍 94%· 12KIGDB72· 10
Year 2012Dev 5th Cell · WB GamesOn Android · PC · iOS
✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, precision platforming and open world exploration
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, sandbox freedom and vibe casual
It predates Vampire's Best Friend by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100World52
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationStealthSandbox World
IGDB81· 4
Year 2007Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, precision platforming and open world exploration
≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and stealth mechanics
It predates Vampire's Best Friend by 18 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100World62Progression50
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AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB59· 7
Year 2007Dev Beenox · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC
✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing precision platforming, open world exploration and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling
It predates Vampire's Best Friend by 18 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100