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We filtered the 42 games similar to GRIS down to the 16 that fit the “Mobile” category. Creaks, Monument Valley and Submerged top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to GRIS.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
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NarrativeRelaxingSolo
Year 2018Dev Nomada Studio

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Within the “Mobile” category, the closest game to GRIS is Creaks — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. Monument Valley and Submerged follow close behind.

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The best games like GRIS on Mobile

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to GRIS. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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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Creaks

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Closest overall match
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeCasualRelaxing2D
Year 2020Dev Amanita DesignOn PS4 · PC · iOS

It shares the essentials of what GRIS does: strong narrative focus, single-player focus and 2D presentation. It sets itself apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and linear, story-driven structure.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone93
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Monument Valley

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Monument Valley
Closest on tone
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloRelaxingCasualNarrativeLinear
Year 2014Dev ustwo gamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

It meets GRIS on a relaxing pace and single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings 3D presentation.

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Submerged

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Submerged
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloRelaxingNarrativeCasualDark
Year 2015Dev Uppercut GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

What carries over from GRIS is a relaxing pace and single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings a third-person camera.

Genre100Game mode100Tone88Visuals0
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Planet of Lana

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Planet of Lana
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeCasual2DMelee
Year 2023Dev Wishfully · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

Held in common with GRIS: strong narrative focus, single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone: cozy, relaxing feel.

Released 5 years after GRIS.

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Thomas Was Alone

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Thomas Was Alone
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeCasual2DHardcore
Year 2012Dev Bithell GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

What carries over from GRIS is strong narrative focus, single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone: punishing difficulty.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone57
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The Unfinished Swan

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The Unfinished Swan
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualNarrativeFantasyExploration
Year 2012Dev Giant Sparrow · Annapurna InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It meets GRIS on a casual, approachable feel and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a first-person view.

Genre100Game mode100Tone77Visuals0
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Figment

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Figment
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualNarrativeMeleeCozy
Year 2017Dev Bedtime Digital GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

The genre is the same as GRIS’s, and with it a casual, approachable feel and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel and an isometric view.

Genre100Game mode100Tone63Visuals0
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The Last Campfire

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The Last Campfire
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxingCozyDark
Year 2020Dev Hello GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

Genre puts it alongside GRIS, and so does strong narrative focus and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings cozy, relaxing feel and a third-person camera.

Genre100Game mode100Tone61Visuals0
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Valiant Hearts: The Great War

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Valiant Hearts: The Great War
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrative2DTacticalMelee
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

The thread back to GRIS runs through strong narrative focus, single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on tone: this one brings tactical combat and historical setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone66
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Far: Lone Sails

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Far: Lone Sails
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrative2DMeleePost-Apocalyptic
Year 2018Dev Okomotive · Assemble EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

Held in common with GRIS: strong narrative focus, single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on tone: this one brings deep simulation and melee combat.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone66
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Shadow Bug

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Shadow Bug
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrative2DMelee
Year 2016Dev Muro Studios · Muro Studios OyPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

It meets GRIS on strong narrative focus, single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone: melee combat.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone51
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INSIDE

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INSIDE
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrative2DMeleeStealth
Year 2016Dev PlaydeadPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Its point of contact with GRIS is strong narrative focus, single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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Limbo

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Limbo
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrative2DDarkHorror
Year 2010Dev Playdead · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

It meets GRIS on strong narrative focus, single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere.

It predates GRIS by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone44
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Little Nightmares

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Little Nightmares
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrative2DStealthMelee
Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

Same family as GRIS: strong narrative focus, single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and a third-person camera.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals59Tone48
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Inmost

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Inmost
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrative2DMeleeDark
Year 2019Dev Hidden Layer Games · Chucklefish GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

On paper it is what GRIS is — strong narrative focus, single-player focus and 2D presentation — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and pixel art.

Genre100Game mode100Tone47Visuals44

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