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27 Games like Journey on Xbox that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Journey down to the 27 that fit the “Xbox” category. Unravel, Unravel Two and The Cave top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Journey.

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NarrativeRelaxingSoloMultiplayer
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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Journey is Unravel — scoring 80/100 on our similarity scale. Unravel Two and The Cave follow close behind.

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The best games like Journey on Xbox

27 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Journey. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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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Unravel

80
NGL85
Unravel
Closest overall match
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCo-opMultiplayerNarrativeFantasy2D
Year 2016Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

On paper it is what Journey is — strong narrative focus, fantasy world and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings cozy, relaxing feel.

Released 4 years after Journey.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals59Tone40
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Unravel Two

80
NGL79
Unravel Two
Closest on visuals
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerNarrativeFantasy2DThird Person
Year 2018Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Held in common with Journey: strong narrative focus, fantasy world and co-op play. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on tone: this one brings cozy, relaxing feel.

Released 6 years after Journey.

Genre100Setting100Visuals89Game mode81Tone31
3

The Cave

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NGL82
The Cave
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
Year 2013Dev Double Fine Productions · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

The thread back to Journey runs through fantasy world, single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on visuals: this one brings offline play.

Genre100Setting100Game mode86Visuals59
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Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

77
NGL64
Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasyThird Person
Year 2015Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It comes from the same genre as Journey and shares strong narrative focus, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: deep RPG systems and melee combat.

Released 3 years after Journey.

Genre100Setting100Game mode80Visuals55Tone42
5

Pikuniku

77
NGL84
Pikuniku
Closest on progression
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opSoloCasualExploration2D
Year 2019Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

It comes from the same genre as Journey and shares exploration and discovery, a casual, approachable feel, and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel.

Released 7 years after Journey.

Genre100Progression100Game mode85Visuals56Tone34
6

Little Nightmares II

75
NGL88
Little Nightmares II
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrative2DThird Person
Year 2021Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Same family as Journey: strong narrative focus, single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Released 9 years after Journey.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals89Tone36Setting0
7

Little Nightmares III

75
NGL60
Little Nightmares III
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeExploration2D
Year 2025Dev Supermassive Games · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

Genre puts it alongside Journey, and so does exploration and discovery, strong narrative focus, and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Released 13 years after Journey.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals59Tone35Setting0
8

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

74
NGL84
Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerNarrativeFantasy2D
Year 2019Dev Frozenbyte · Modus GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

On paper it is what Journey is — strong narrative focus, fantasy world and co-op play — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is offline play.

Released 7 years after Journey.

Genre100Setting100Game mode61Visuals59Tone42
9

Octodad: Dadliest Catch

74
NGL79
Octodad: Dadliest Catch
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCo-opMultiplayerNarrativeThird Person
Year 2014Dev Young HorsesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

Genre100Game mode90Visuals56Tone34
10

Never Alone: Kisima Ingitchuna

73
NGL78
Never Alone: Kisima Ingitchuna
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerNarrativeCasual2D
Year 2014Dev Upper One Games · E-Line MediaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

It comes from the same genre as Journey and shares strong narrative focus, co-op play and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: cozy, relaxing feel and historical setting.

Genre100Game mode77Visuals59Tone57Setting0
11

Jusant

72
NGL89
Jusant
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxingFantasyExplorationThird Person3D
Year 2023Dev DON'T NODOn Xbox · PC · PS5

What carries over from Journey is strong narrative focus, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is game mode: cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat.

Released 11 years after Journey.

Genre100Setting100Progression100Visuals81Tone71Game mode34
12

BattleBlock Theater®

72
NGL88
BattleBlock Theater®
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerCasual2D
Year 2013Dev The Behemoth · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

Genre puts it alongside Journey, and so does a casual, approachable feel, co-op play and 2D presentation. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is melee combat and offline play.

Genre100Game mode72Visuals60Tone42
13

Superliminal

72
NGL86
Superliminal
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeExploration
Year 2019Dev Pillow Castle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

Genre puts it alongside Journey, and so does exploration and discovery, strong narrative focus, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Released 7 years after Journey.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone37Setting0Visuals0
14

Submerged

71
NGL66
Submerged
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloRelaxingNarrativeCasualFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2015Dev Uppercut GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

Shelved next to Journey for good reason: a relaxing pace, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on game mode and setting: this one brings post-apocalyptic world.

Released 3 years after Journey.

Genre100Progression100Tone90Visuals57Setting36Game mode34
15

The Last Campfire

69
NGL91
The Last Campfire
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxingFantasyThird Person3D
Year 2020Dev Hello GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

Shelved next to Journey for good reason: strong narrative focus, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on game mode and tone: this one brings cozy, relaxing feel.

Released 8 years after Journey.

Genre100Setting100Visuals77Tone63Game mode34

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