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11 Relaxing games like GRIS that you should try

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We filtered the 42 games similar to GRIS down to the 11 that fit the “Relaxing” 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 “Relaxing” 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 relaxing games like GRIS

11 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.

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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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Neva

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Neva
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxing2DFantasy
Year 2024Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

What brings it close to GRIS is strong narrative focus, single-player focus and 2D presentation, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and visuals. It sets itself apart with fantasy world.

Same studio: Nomada Studio.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone93
7

The Pedestrian

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The Pedestrian
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxing2DCozy
Year 2020Dev Skookum ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Held in common with GRIS: strong narrative focus, single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is 3D presentation.

Genre100Game mode100Tone73Visuals50
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Webbed

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Webbed
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloRelaxingNarrative2DMelee
Year 2021Dev Sbug GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Nintendo

Same family as GRIS: a relaxing pace, single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel and pixel art.

Released 3 years after GRIS.

Genre100Game mode100Tone66Visuals48
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Sable

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Sable
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldSci-Fi
Year 2021Dev Shedworks · Raw FuryOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It meets GRIS on strong narrative focus and single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings a third-person camera.

Released 3 years after GRIS.

Genre100Game mode100Tone95Visuals0
10

Jusant

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Jusant
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxingMeleeCozy
Year 2023Dev DON'T NODOn Xbox · PC · PS5

It meets GRIS on strong narrative focus and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a third-person camera.

Released 5 years after GRIS.

Genre100Game mode100Tone71Visuals0
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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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