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10 Games like N++ (NPLUSPLUS) on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to N++ (NPLUSPLUS) down to the 10 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Unravel Two and Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to N++ (NPLUSPLUS).

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
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HardcoreMultiplayerCo-op
Year 2015Dev Metanet Software

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to N++ (NPLUSPLUS) is Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light — scoring 72/100 on our similarity scale. Unravel Two and Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince follow close behind.

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The best games like N++ (NPLUSPLUS) on Nintendo Switch

10 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to N++ (NPLUSPLUS). Each one has been evaluated across 11 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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Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

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Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
Closest overall match
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee
Year 2010Dev Crystal Dynamics · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

The genre is the same as N++ (NPLUSPLUS)’s, and with it melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: fantasy world and an isometric view.

Genre100Combat100Game mode93Setting0Visuals0
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Unravel Two

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Unravel Two
Closest on game mode
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D
Year 2018Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

On paper it is what N++ (NPLUSPLUS) is — melee combat, co-op play and 2D presentation — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world.

Released 3 years after N++ (NPLUSPLUS).

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals72Tone0Setting0
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Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

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Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
Closest on visuals
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
OfflineCo-opSoloMultiplayerMelee2D
Year 2019Dev Frozenbyte · Modus GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Shelved next to N++ (NPLUSPLUS) for good reason: melee combat, offline play and 2D presentation. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is strong narrative focus and fantasy world.

Released 4 years after N++ (NPLUSPLUS).

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode84Tone0Setting0
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Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

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Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee
Year 2015Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

On paper it is what N++ (NPLUSPLUS) is — melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is strong narrative focus and fantasy world.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone0Setting0Visuals0
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Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty

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Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
Closest on setting
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCo-opMeleeSci-Fi2D
Year 2014Dev Just Add Water · Oddworld InhabitantsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

It comes from the same genre as N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and shares melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on tone and combat: this one brings strong narrative focus and stealth mechanics.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode56Combat52Tone0
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Thomas Was Alone

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Thomas Was Alone
Closest on tone
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloHardcoreSci-Fi2DNarrative
Year 2012Dev Bithell GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

On paper it is what N++ (NPLUSPLUS) is — punishing difficulty, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is game mode and tone: strong narrative focus.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Tone63Game mode21
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Stick it to the Man!

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Stick it to the Man!
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2D
Year 2013Dev Zoink · RipstoneOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It meets N++ (NPLUSPLUS) on melee combat, single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is adventure storytelling.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode21
8

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

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Max: The Curse of Brotherhood
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2D
Year 2013Dev Press Play · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Its point of contact with N++ (NPLUSPLUS) is melee combat, single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is adventure storytelling.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode21
9

Superliminal

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Superliminal
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeDark
Year 2019Dev Pillow Castle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

It comes from the same genre as N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and shares single-player focus. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is strong narrative focus and horror setting.

Released 4 years after N++ (NPLUSPLUS).

Genre100Game mode76Tone0Setting0Visuals0
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Snake Pass

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Snake Pass
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreCasualCozy
Year 2017Dev Sumo DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

The genre is the same as N++ (NPLUSPLUS)’s, and with it punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: a casual, approachable feel and a third-person camera.

Genre100Combat100Tone50Game mode21Visuals0

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