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29 Puzzle games like Shadow of the Colossus that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Shadow of the Colossus down to the 29 that fit the “Puzzle” category. The Spirit and the Mouse, RiME and Antichamber top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shadow of the Colossus.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure
Tags
NarrativeSolo
Year 2005Dev Team Ico

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Within the “Puzzle” category, the closest game to Shadow of the Colossus is The Spirit and the Mouse — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. RiME and Antichamber follow close behind.

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The best puzzle games like Shadow of the Colossus

29 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shadow of the Colossus. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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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The Spirit and the Mouse

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The Spirit and the Mouse
Closest overall match
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Year 2022Dev Alblune · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Nintendo

What brings it close to Shadow of the Colossus is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: cozy, relaxing feel and 3D presentation.

Released 17 years after Shadow of the Colossus.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100Tone54
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RiME

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RiME
Closest on visuals
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2017Dev Tequila Works · Six FootOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

The resemblance to Shadow of the Colossus is about as close as this list gets: they line up on genre, game mode and setting. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in combat and tone — its own ground is a relaxing pace and melee combat.

Released 12 years after Shadow of the Colossus.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100Visuals100
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Antichamber

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Antichamber
Closest on tone
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationSci-Fi
Year 2013Dev Alexander Bruce · DemruthPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

If Shadow of the Colossus worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a sci-fi setting and a first-person view.

Released 8 years after Shadow of the Colossus.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100Setting0
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Refunct

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Refunct
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationRelaxing
Year 2015Dev Dominique GrieshoferPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to Shadow of the Colossus is strong narrative focus, 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. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: a relaxing pace and a first-person view.

Released 10 years after Shadow of the Colossus.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone27Visuals0
5

Scribblenauts Unlimited

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Scribblenauts Unlimited
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRangedOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Year 2012Dev 5th Cell · WB GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

It shares the essentials of what Shadow of the Colossus does: open world exploration, ranged combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: a casual, approachable feel and a sandbox world.

Released 7 years after Shadow of the Colossus.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Combat64World52
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Thank Goodness You're Here!

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Thank Goodness You're Here!
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationCasual
Year 2024Dev Coal Supper · PanicPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to Shadow of the Colossus is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel and a cartoon aesthetic.

Released 19 years after Shadow of the Colossus.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone46Setting0
7

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

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NGL93
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Closest on combat
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2011Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

The resemblance to Shadow of the Colossus is about as close as this list gets: they line up on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting: historical setting.

Released 6 years after Shadow of the Colossus.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100
8

Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

70
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Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRangedNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2014Dev Frogwares · Focus EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Of everything here, this is the nearest thing to Shadow of the Colossus — the two agree on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: historical setting and a first-person view.

Released 9 years after Shadow of the Colossus.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100
9

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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NGL95
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

What brings it close to Shadow of the Colossus is open world exploration, ranged combat and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is world and setting: a sandbox world and a sci-fi setting.

Released 18 years after Shadow of the Colossus.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting64Progression64
10

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2017Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

It shares the essentials of what Shadow of the Colossus does: open world exploration, ranged combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on progression and setting: this one brings a sandbox world and a sci-fi setting.

Released 12 years after Shadow of the Colossus.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100World62Setting47
11

Abzu

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NGL87
Abzu
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2016Dev Giant Squid · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Of everything here, this is the nearest thing to Shadow of the Colossus — the two agree on genre, game mode and setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is tone: a relaxing pace.

Released 11 years after Shadow of the Colossus.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100Visuals100
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AER: Memories of Old

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AER: Memories of Old
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2017Dev Forgotten Key · Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

What brings it close to Shadow of the Colossus is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings a relaxing pace and post-apocalyptic world.

Released 12 years after Shadow of the Colossus.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Setting63
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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2006Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

Of everything here, this is the nearest thing to Shadow of the Colossus — the two agree on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: dark, oppressive atmosphere and a medieval setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100
14

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

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The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2000Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

The resemblance to Shadow of the Colossus is about as close as this list gets: they line up on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100
15

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 1998Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

The resemblance to Shadow of the Colossus is about as close as this list gets: they line up on genre, combat and game mode. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in tone and world — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and a sandbox world.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100

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