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20 Puzzle games like Ori and the Blind Forest that you should try

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We filtered the 41 games similar to Ori and the Blind Forest down to the 20 that fit the “Puzzle” category. Ato, Owlboy and La-Mulana top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ori and the Blind Forest.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2015Dev Moon Studios

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Within the “Puzzle” category, the closest game to Ori and the Blind Forest is Ato — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Owlboy and La-Mulana follow close behind.

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The best puzzle games like Ori and the Blind Forest

20 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ori and the Blind Forest. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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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Ato

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Ato
Closest overall match
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExploration2D
Year 2019Dev WolfWoot · Tiny Warrior GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

What brings it close to Ori and the Blind Forest is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to 2D presentation and fantasy world. Where the two diverge is progression and visuals: pixel art.

Released 4 years after Ori and the Blind Forest.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100World100Tone71
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Owlboy

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NGL84
Owlboy
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyFantasyExploration2D
Year 2016Dev D-Pad StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Ori and the Blind Forest and shares strong narrative focus, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. They part company on visuals and progression: this one brings a sci-fi setting and pixel art.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone72Setting68Progression55
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La-Mulana

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NGL76
La-Mulana
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExploration2D
Year 2012Dev NIGORO · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to Ori and the Blind Forest is punishing difficulty, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone and progression: pixel art.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100World100Visuals82
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STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

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NGL84
STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Year 2019Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Ori and the Blind Forest does: punishing difficulty, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is a sci-fi setting and a third-person camera.

Released 4 years after Ori and the Blind Forest.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Tone72Progression57
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Teslagrad

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NGL82
Teslagrad
Closest on visuals
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeCozyExploration2D
Year 2013Dev Rain Games · CIRCLE EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

If Ori and the Blind Forest worked for you because of punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus, the same is here. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: a sci-fi setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone82Progression53
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Carrion

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NGL85
Carrion
Closest on tone
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHardcoreExploration2D
Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

It comes from the same genre as Ori and the Blind Forest and shares dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings horror setting and pixel art.

Released 5 years after Ori and the Blind Forest.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone85Progression54Visuals52
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ANIMAL WELL

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NGL90
ANIMAL WELL
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExploration2D
Year 2024Dev Shared MemoryPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

What brings it close to Ori and the Blind Forest is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. Both also lean on 2D presentation and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a relaxing pace and horror setting.

Released 9 years after Ori and the Blind Forest.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Progression59Tone57
8

Reventure

83
NGL89
Reventure
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExploration2D
Year 2019Dev PixelattoPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Nintendo

Shelved next to Ori and the Blind Forest for good reason: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. They part company on progression and visuals: this one brings pixel art.

Released 4 years after Ori and the Blind Forest.

Genre100Game mode100World100Tone67Visuals53Progression51
9

Yoku's Island Express

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NGL89
Yoku's Island Express
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloCozyOpen WorldFantasyExploration2D
Year 2018Dev Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Ori and the Blind Forest worked for you because of cozy, relaxing feel, open world exploration and fantasy world, the same is here. The common ground extends to 2D presentation and single-player focus. Where they diverge is tone and progression.

Released 3 years after Ori and the Blind Forest.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Visuals100Progression58
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FEZ

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NGL88
FEZ
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration2D
Year 2012Dev POLYTRON · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Ori and the Blind Forest worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world, the same is here. Both also lean on 2D presentation and single-player focus. The distance is in tone and progression — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel and pixel art.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Visuals61Progression54
11

Iconoclasts

80
NGL85
Iconoclasts
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyExploration2D
Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Same family as Ori and the Blind Forest: strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a sci-fi setting and pixel art.

Released 3 years after Ori and the Blind Forest.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone66Progression59Visuals52
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The Fall

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NGL82
The Fall
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkExploration2D
Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

What brings it close to Ori and the Blind Forest is strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is a sci-fi setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone64Progression51
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Toki Tori 2+

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NGL71
Toki Tori 2+
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloCozyOpen WorldExploration2D
Year 2013Dev Two Tribes · Two Tribes PublishingPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

What brings it close to Ori and the Blind Forest is cozy, relaxing feel, open world exploration and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone and progression: a casual, approachable feel.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Progression59Tone30
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Waking Mars

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NGL76
Waking Mars
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D
Year 2012Dev Tiger Style · Tiger Style GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

It shares the essentials of what Ori and the Blind Forest does: strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is a sci-fi setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Progression56Tone39
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Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit

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NGL64
Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeDarkExploration2D
Year 2012Dev Arkedo Studio · SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to Ori and the Blind Forest for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. The distance is in tone and progression — its own ground is ranged combat.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat62Progression52Tone31

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