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We filtered the 42 games similar to GRIS down to the 17 that fit the “Casual” category. Creaks, Zup! X and Monument Valley 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 “Casual” category, the closest game to GRIS is Creaks — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. Zup! X and Monument Valley follow close behind.

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The best casual games like GRIS

17 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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Creaks
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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Zup! X

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Zup! X
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualRelaxingNarrative2D
Year 2018Dev Quiet RiverPlaytime ~2hOn PC

What carries over from GRIS is a casual, approachable feel, single-player focus and 2D presentation. Its own ground is horror tension and cozy, relaxing feel.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone77
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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.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals0
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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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Smushi Come Home

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Smushi Come Home
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualRelaxingNarrativeCozy
Year 2023Dev SomeHumbleOnion · Mooneye StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

Its point of contact with GRIS is a casual, approachable feel and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a third-person camera.

Released 5 years after GRIS.

Genre100Game mode100Tone75Visuals0
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The Bridge

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The Bridge
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualNarrative2DHardcore
Year 2013Dev Ty Taylor & Mario Castañeda · The Quantum Astrophysicists GuildOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

It meets GRIS on a casual, approachable feel, single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on tone: this one brings punishing difficulty.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone64
7

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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone61
8

Wandersong

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Wandersong
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeCasual2DCozy
Year 2018Dev Humble BundlePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone59
9

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
10

Little Misfortune

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Little Misfortune
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeCasual2DCozy
Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

With GRIS it shares strong narrative focus, single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in tone — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone55
11

Call of the Sea

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Call of the Sea
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeCasualHistoricalExploration
Year 2020Dev Out of the Blue Games · Raw FuryOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

The thread back to GRIS runs through strong narrative focus and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a first-person view.

Genre100Game mode100Tone81Visuals0
12

A Story About My Uncle

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A Story About My Uncle
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualNarrativeRangedFantasy
Year 2014Dev Gone North Games · Coffee Stain StudiosOn Linux · PC · Mac

Its point of contact with GRIS is a casual, approachable feel and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a first-person view.

Genre100Game mode100Tone78Visuals0
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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
14

Papo & Yo

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Papo & Yo
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualNarrativeDarkFantasy
Year 2012Dev MinorityOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

Same family as GRIS: a casual, approachable feel and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere and a third-person camera.

Genre100Game mode100Tone68Visuals0
15

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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