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We filtered the 44 games similar to Psychonauts down to the 12 that fit the “Mobile” category. Inmost, Submerged and Far: Lone Sails top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Psychonauts.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2005Dev Double Fine Productions

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Within the “Mobile” category, the closest game to Psychonauts is Inmost — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. Submerged and Far: Lone Sails follow close behind.

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The best games like Psychonauts on Mobile

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Psychonauts. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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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Inmost

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Closest overall match
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkExploration
Year 2019Dev Hidden Layer Games · Chucklefish GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

It shares the essentials of what Psychonauts does: strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is pixel art.

Released 14 years after Psychonauts.

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Submerged

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Submerged
Closest on visuals
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkExplorationThird Person
Year 2015Dev Uppercut GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

It shares the essentials of what Psychonauts does: exploration and discovery, strong narrative focus, and single-player focus. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in tone — its own ground is a relaxing pace.

Released 10 years after Psychonauts.

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Far: Lone Sails

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Far: Lone Sails
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationPost-Apocalyptic
Year 2018Dev Okomotive · Assemble EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

It shares the essentials of what Psychonauts does: strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is 2D presentation.

Released 13 years after Psychonauts.

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INSIDE

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INSIDE
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkStealth
Year 2016Dev PlaydeadPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Psychonauts, and so does strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and combat — its own ground is stealth mechanics and 2D presentation.

Released 11 years after Psychonauts.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat54Visuals0
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Limbo

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Limbo
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloDarkNarrativeHorror2D
Year 2010Dev Playdead · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

With Psychonauts it shares dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is 2D presentation.

Released 5 years after Psychonauts.

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The Last Campfire

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The Last Campfire
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkThird PersonCozy
Year 2020Dev Hello GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

The genre is the same as Psychonauts’s, and with it strong narrative focus, single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings cozy, relaxing feel and 3D presentation.

Released 15 years after Psychonauts.

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Shadow Bug

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Shadow Bug
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrative2D
Year 2016Dev Muro Studios · Muro Studios OyPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

Shelved next to Psychonauts for good reason: strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is 2D presentation.

Released 11 years after Psychonauts.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone57Visuals0
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Planet of Lana

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Planet of Lana
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeCasualCozy
Year 2023Dev Wishfully · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

It comes from the same genre as Psychonauts and shares strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: a casual, approachable feel and 2D presentation.

Released 18 years after Psychonauts.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone33Visuals0
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Creaks

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Creaks
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkCasualRelaxing
Year 2020Dev Amanita DesignOn PS4 · PC · iOS

It comes from the same genre as Psychonauts and shares strong narrative focus and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel and 2D presentation.

Released 15 years after Psychonauts.

Genre100Game mode100Tone41Visuals0
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The Unfinished Swan

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The Unfinished Swan
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeExplorationCasualFantasy
Year 2012Dev Giant Sparrow · Annapurna InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It comes from the same genre as Psychonauts and shares exploration and discovery, strong narrative focus, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and a first-person view.

Released 7 years after Psychonauts.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone43Visuals0
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GRIS

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GRIS
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxingCasual2D
Year 2018Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to Psychonauts for good reason: strong narrative focus and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: a relaxing pace and 2D presentation.

Released 13 years after Psychonauts.

Genre100Game mode100Tone47Visuals0
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Jet Set Radio

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Jet Set Radio
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeThird Person
Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

It shares the essentials of what Psychonauts does: strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is tone: sports simulation.

Released 7 years after Psychonauts.

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