PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkExploration
Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 79%· 985MC87IGDB85· 6OC89· 8
Year 2005Dev Double Fine Productions · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
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More about this game →Viewfinder is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, strong narrative focus and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 10 gameplay attributes and found 43 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Psychonauts, Stick it to the Man! and Max: The Curse of Brotherhood lead the list, with Psychonauts reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Viewfinder special.
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Steam👍 95%· 869IGDB78· 8OC80· 39
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PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2D
Steam👍 95%· 1.6KIGDB74· 15OC70· 66
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PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2D
IGDB80· 1
Year 1983Dev Brøderbund Software · BanprestoOn PC · Mac
✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and setting scifi
≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2DPixel Art
IGDB78· 2
Year 2001Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 95%· 13KIGDB90· 6
Year 2023Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PC · PS5
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeDarkHardcore2D
Steam👍 91%· 112IGDB74· 2
Year 2017Dev Sometimes YouPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration
Steam👍 98%· 4.1KRAWG👍 90%· 88IGDB83· 3OC82· 45
Year 2022Dev Splashteam · tinyBuildPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationHardcore
Steam👍 97%· 2.8KMC82
Year 2022Dev Jonas TyrollerPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeSci-FiExplorationLinear
Steam👍 95%· 8.6KIGDB89· 5OC87· 73
Year 2023Dev Geometric Interactive · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloSci-FiFirst Person
IGDB68· 2
Year 2011Dev Toxic GamesOn PC · Mac
✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and setting scifi
≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, while skipping adventure storytelling
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxingCasual2D
Steam👍 96%· 94KRAWG👍 84%· 1.1KMC83OC86· 125
Year 2018Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
93
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PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 8.3KIGDB75· 2
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PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2D
IGDB91· 2
Year 2006Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer Entertainment
96
iRank69
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2DPixel Art
Steam👍 64%· 84IGDB80· 1
Year 1994Dev Westwood Studios · GradienteOn Linux · PC · Mac
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Viewfinder?
- The closest game to Viewfinder is Psychonauts, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Viewfinder?
- The three closest games to Viewfinder are: 1. Psychonauts (96/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Stick it to the Man! (96/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Max: The Curse of Brotherhood (96/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Viewfinder's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 43 candidates across 10 dimensions.
- Is Stick it to the Man! similar to Viewfinder?
- Yes, very much so — Stick it to the Man! scores 96/100 similarity to Viewfinder. They share 5 attributes, including precision platforming and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What Platformer games are similar to Viewfinder?
- The best Platformer games similar to Viewfinder are Psychonauts, Stick it to the Man!, Max: The Curse of Brotherhood and Lode Runner. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Viewfinder attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.
- How is similarity to Viewfinder calculated?
- We compare Viewfinder against every game in our catalog using 10 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Viewfinder experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.