Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons, which both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing.
- Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is tagged Adventure, Atmospheric, Story Rich, Controller, Indie, Emotional, Puzzle, Short by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 3 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 15 player tags including Story Rich, Controller and Indie; published by the same company; released around the same time (2013).
Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.
Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons at a glance Released 2013 Studio Starbreeze Studios AB Player sentiment 94% positive of 41,281 Price $14.99 Story RichControllerIndieEmotionalPuzzleShortFantasyBeautiful
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ABZU
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Casual and Indie; published by the same company; released around the same time (2016).
From the art director of Journey®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths.
ABZU at a glance Released 2016 Studio Giant Squid Player sentiment 93% positive of 27,628 Price $19.99 Great SoundtrackCasualIndieBeautifulFantasyShortStory RichThird Person
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Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Indie, Great Soundtrack and Fantasy; released around the same time (2012).
Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries.
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP at a glance Released 2012 Studio Capybara Player sentiment 77% positive of 2,654 Price $7.99 IndieGreat SoundtrackFantasyPuzzleBeautifulCasualStory RichWalking Simulator
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Trine Enchanted Edition
Why it matched: both fantasy, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Beautiful, Fantasy and Platformer; released around the same time (2009).
Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world of great castles and strange machinery, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.
Trine Enchanted Edition at a glance Released 2009 Studio Frozenbyte Player sentiment 96% positive of 15,942 Price $14.99 BeautifulFantasyPlatformerLocal Co-OpPuzzleGreat SoundtrackIndieCasual
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Trine 2: Complete Story
Why it matched: both fantasy, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Platformer, Beautiful and Puzzle; released around the same time (2013).
Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.
Trine 2: Complete Story at a glance Released 2013 Studio Frozenbyte Player sentiment 95% positive of 22,041 Price $19.99 PlatformerBeautifulPuzzleFantasyIndieLocal Co-OpGreat SoundtrackCasual
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Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Platformer and Story Rich; released around the same time (2016).
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2016 Studio Moon Studios GmbH Player sentiment 95% positive of 71,430 Price $19.99 Great SoundtrackPlatformerStory RichFantasyIndiePuzzleControllerBeautiful
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Child of Light
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Fantasy, Great Soundtrack and Platformer; released around the same time (2014).
Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.
Child of Light at a glance Released 2014 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 91% positive of 13,481 Price $14.99 FantasyGreat SoundtrackPlatformerStory RichBeautifulLocal Co-OpIndieCasual
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Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Beautiful, Platformer and Great Soundtrack.
Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps at a glance Released 2020 Studio Moon Studios Player sentiment 97% positive of 146,084 Price $29.99 BeautifulPlatformerGreat SoundtrackStory RichPuzzleEmotionalIndieFantasy
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GRIS
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Beautiful, Great Soundtrack and Indie.
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
GRIS at a glance Released 2018 Studio Nomada Studio Player sentiment 96% positive of 96,216 Price $14.99 BeautifulGreat SoundtrackIndiePlatformerStory RichPuzzleCasualWalking Simulator
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Braid
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Platformer and Indie.
This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.
Braid at a glance Released 2008 Studio Jonathan Blow Player sentiment 93% positive of 9,957 Price $14.99 PuzzlePlatformerIndieGreat SoundtrackCasualStory RichBeautifulShort
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The Witness
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Walking Simulator; released around the same time (2016).
You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.
The Witness at a glance Released 2016 Studio Thekla, Inc. Player sentiment 84% positive of 21,324 Price $39.99 PuzzleIndieWalking SimulatorCasualGreat SoundtrackStory RichBeautiful
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The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Story Rich, Great Soundtrack and Short.
Have you ever dreamt of being a superhero? Meet Chris, a creative and imaginative 9 year old boy who escapes reality with fantastical adventures as his alter ego, the Awesome Captain Spirit! Captain Spirit is a free demo set in the Life is Strange universe. Contains links to Life is Strange 2
The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit at a glance Released 2018 Studio DONTNOD Entertainment Player sentiment 93% positive of 15,089 Price Free Story RichGreat SoundtrackShortWalking SimulatorThird PersonControllerCasualEmotional
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Mark of the Ninja
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Platformer, Indie and Controller.
In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.
Mark of the Ninja at a glance Released Not recorded Studio Klei Entertainment Player sentiment 97% positive of 15,877 Price Not listed PlatformerIndieControllerPuzzleShortStory RichCasual
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Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Third Person, Great Soundtrack and Platformer.
Enter the dark underworld of Prince of Persia Warrior Within, the sword-slashing sequel to the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time™. Hunted by Dahaka, an immortal incarnation of Fate seeking divine retribution, the Prince embarks upon a path of both carnage and mystery to defy his preordained death.
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within at a glance Released 2004 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 83% positive of 4,127 Price $9.99 Third PersonGreat SoundtrackPlatformerFantasyStory RichControllerPuzzle
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Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power
Why it matched: both fantasy, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Fantasy, Local Co-Op and Controller; released around the same time (2015).
Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power is a platforming game of action, puzzles and adventure, and the sequel to the award winning Trine and Trine 2. Reunite with the three heroes in an all-new adventure, now for the first time in full 3D!
Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power at a glance Released 2015 Studio Frozenbyte Player sentiment 63% positive of 9,197 Price $21.99 FantasyLocal Co-OpControllerPuzzlePlatformerIndieShort3D Vision
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The Room
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Short; released around the same time (2014).
A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
The Room at a glance Released 2014 Studio Fireproof Games Player sentiment 98% positive of 31,750 Price $4.99 PuzzleIndieShortCasualBeautifulStory Rich
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Eternal Senia
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Indie and Story Rich; released around the same time (2015).
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Eternal Senia at a glance Released 2015 Studio Sanctum Games Player sentiment 97% positive of 12,057 Price Free Great SoundtrackIndieStory RichFantasyPuzzleCasual
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Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Indie, Walking Simulator and Short; released around the same time (2015).
A 15 minute heist game by Crows Crows Crows & Directed by William Pugh (The Stanley Parable). Slip into the soft-soled shoes of the mastermind responsible for the greatest heist- oh god I can’t do this any more, i’m joining the strike. good luck writing the steam description. -tina
Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist at a glance Released 2015 Studio Crows Crows Crows Player sentiment 93% positive of 10,175 Price Free IndieWalking SimulatorShortStory RichCasualPuzzle
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The Stanley Parable
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Indie, Walking Simulator and Story Rich; released around the same time (2013).
The Stanley Parable is a first person exploration game. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will follow a story, you will not follow a story. You will have a choice, you will have no choice. The game will end, the game will never end.
The Stanley Parable at a glance Released 2013 Studio Galactic Cafe Player sentiment 92% positive of 45,775 Price $14.99 IndieWalking SimulatorStory RichShortPuzzleCasual
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Figment
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Indie, Puzzle and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2017).
Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humor and multi layered narrative. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind seeking to restore the courage that's been lost.
Figment at a glance Released 2017 Studio Bedtime Digital Games Player sentiment 87% positive of 5,696 Price $3.99 IndiePuzzleGreat SoundtrackControllerStory RichCasual
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What Remains of Edith Finch
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Walking Simulator and Indie; released around the same time (2017).
What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.
What Remains of Edith Finch at a glance Released 2017 Studio Giant Sparrow Player sentiment 96% positive of 52,603 Price $4.99 Story RichWalking SimulatorIndieGreat SoundtrackShortPuzzleEmotional
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Little Nightmares
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Story Rich; released around the same time (2017).
Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.
Little Nightmares at a glance Released 2017 Studio Tarsier Studios Player sentiment 95% positive of 116,529 Price $19.99 PuzzleIndieStory RichPlatformerGreat SoundtrackThird PersonShort
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Dust: An Elysian Tail
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Platformer, Indie and Fantasy; released around the same time (2013).
Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.
Dust: An Elysian Tail at a glance Released 2013 Studio Humble Hearts LLC Player sentiment 95% positive of 19,062 Price $14.99 PlatformerIndieFantasyGreat SoundtrackStory RichControllerBeautiful
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Fez
Why it matched: both atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Platformer, Indie and Puzzle; released around the same time (2012).
Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.
Fez at a glance Released 2012 Studio Polytron Corporation Player sentiment 93% positive of 16,237 Price $9.99 PlatformerIndiePuzzleGreat SoundtrackCasualBeautifulController
Common questions
What game is most like Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons?
Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons, on the evidence we have. It both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.