Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Grimm (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Grimm 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: Scribblenauts Unlimited, which both fantasy, puzzle and relaxing.
- Grimm is tagged Indie, Free to Play, Villain Protagonist, Funny, Casual, Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure 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.
- 7 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
- 1
Scribblenauts Unlimited
Why it matched: both fantasy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Casual and Funny; released around the same time (2012).
The best-selling, award-winning franchise is back – on your home PC in gorgeous HD for the first time.
Scribblenauts Unlimited at a glance Released 2012 Studio 5th Cell Media Player sentiment 94% positive of 12,381 Price $19.99 PuzzleCasualFunnyComedyCuteFantasyPlatformerIndie
- 2
Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle
Why it matched: both horror, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Puzzle and Horror; released around the same time (2018).
Help legendary horror icon Jason Voorhees stalk and slay campers across 100+ puzzle levels in a hilariously off kilter puzzle game. Jason will terrorize victims from the campgrounds of Crystal Lake to the highrises of Manhattan, from supermax prisons to space stations... and beyond!
Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle at a glance Released 2018 Studio Blue Wizard Digital Player sentiment 94% positive of 6,080 Price Not listed Free to PlayPuzzleHorrorCasualIndieFunnyCute
- 3
Chinese Parents
Why it matched: both horror, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Casual, Indie and Funny; released around the same time (2018).
In this casual sim set in China, you step into the shoes of an average kid from birth towards the end of your high school. Study hard, have fun, make friends and face your ultimate challenge, the “Gaokao”. What will your life be after that? And when you have a child, will you be a Tiger Parent?
Chinese Parents at a glance Released 2018 Studio 墨鱼玩游戏 Player sentiment 91% positive of 27,000 Price $9.99 CasualIndieFunnyCuteDark HumorHorrorPuzzle
- 4
Lego The Lord of the Rings
Why it matched: both fantasy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Fantasy, Comedy and Funny; released around the same time (2012).
Based on The Lord of the Rings motion picture trilogy, LEGO® The Lord of the Rings follows the original story-lines of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, taking players through the epic story events re-imagined with the humor and endl
Lego The Lord of the Rings at a glance Released 2012 Studio Traveller's Tales Player sentiment 90% positive of 16,093 Price $19.99 FantasyComedyFunnyCasualPlatformerThird PersonPuzzle
- 5
Only If
Why it matched: both horror, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Horror and Puzzle; released around the same time (2014).
Only If is a surreal first person adventure-puzzle game. It takes idiom into reality.
Only If at a glance Released 2014 Studio Creability Player sentiment 62% positive of 5,953 Price Free Free to PlayHorrorPuzzleIndieComedyCasualFunny
- 6
Transformice
Why it matched: both puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Funny and Platformer; released around the same time (2015).
Transformice is an MMO platformer about dozens of mice running to bring back the cheese! Will the almighty Shaman help you or just ruin everything? Millions of levels, hectic physics, skill trees, and more importantly... hats!
Transformice at a glance Released 2015 Studio Atelier 801 Player sentiment 88% positive of 28,934 Price Free Free to PlayFunnyPlatformerCasualCuteIndieComedyPuzzle
- 7
PICO PARK
Why it matched: both horror, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Casual, Cute and Platformer.
PICO PARK is a cooperative local/online multiplay action puzzle game for 2-8 players.
PICO PARK at a glance Released 2021 Studio TECOPARK Player sentiment 91% positive of 29,932 Price $4.99 CasualCutePlatformerFunnyPuzzleIndieHorror
- 8
Eternal Senia
Why it matched: both fantasy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Indie and Cute; 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 Free to PlayIndieCuteFantasyPuzzleCasual
- 9
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
Why it matched: both fantasy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Indie, Puzzle and Fantasy; 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 Player sentiment 94% positive of 41,281 Price $14.99 IndiePuzzleFantasyPlatformerThird PersonCasual
- 10
Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
Why it matched: both fantasy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Indie, Puzzle and Fantasy; 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 IndiePuzzleFantasyPlatformerThird PersonCasual
- 11
Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist
Why it matched: both horror, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Comedy and Indie; 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 Free to PlayComedyIndieFunnyCasualPuzzle
- 12
ibb & obb
Why it matched: both horror, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Platformer and Indie; released around the same time (2014).
ibb & obb is a two player cooperative game set in a puzzle filled world where gravity goes both up and down. You can only succeed by working closely together. Find a friend for some true local co-op couch fun or match up online.
ibb & obb at a glance Released 2014 Studio Sparpweed Player sentiment 89% positive of 6,830 Price $11.99 PuzzlePlatformerIndieCuteCasualFunny
- 13
Overlord II
Why it matched: both fantasy and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Villain Protagonist, Fantasy and Dark Fantasy.
Overlord II, sequel to the critically acclaimed cult hit, sees the return of the chaotic Minions and their new Dark Master. Bigger, badder and more beautifully destructive, Overlord 2 has a Glorious Empire to smash, a massive Netherworld to revive, Minion mounts to mobilize, a trio of mistresses to woo, War Machines to crush opposition...
Overlord II at a glance Released 2009 Studio Triumph Studios Player sentiment 89% positive of 4,978 Price $9.99 Villain ProtagonistFantasyDark FantasyFunnyComedyThird PersonDark HumorPuzzle
- 14
Shakes and Fidget
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Casual and Fantasy; released around the same time (2016).
Shakes & Fidget is a hilarious fantasy role-playing satire and at the same time, an award-winning RPG! Sounds crazy? With over 50 million enthusiastic players, it ranks among the most celebrated online role-playing games worldwide!
Shakes and Fidget at a glance Released 2016 Studio Playa Games GmbH Player sentiment 92% positive of 36,847 Price Free Free to PlayCasualFantasyIndieComedyFunnyDark Humor
- 15
Neighbours from Hell
Why it matched: both horror, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Comedy, Casual and Funny.
INTRODUCING THE GAME OF NEIGHBOURHOOD NASTINESS AND COMMUNITY COMMOTION! Living next door to you is a real Neighbour From Hell and it's now time to have your revenge! This compilation includes the original Neighbours From Hell and it's sequel Neighbours from Hell 2: On Vacation.
Neighbours from Hell at a glance Released 2003 Studio JoWooD Entertainment Player sentiment 98% positive of 3,150 Price Not listed ComedyCasualFunnyPuzzleDark HumorIndie
- 16
Secret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer
Why it matched: both horror, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Funny and Indie.
Hello Neighbor Multiplayer. Secret Neighbor is a Multiplayer Social Horror Game where a group of intruders try to rescue their friend from the Neighbor's creepy basement. Only problem is one of the intruders is the Neighbor in disguise.
Secret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer at a glance Released 2019 Studio Hologryph Player sentiment 86% positive of 19,379 Price $19.99 HorrorFunnyIndiePuzzleCasualComedy
- 17
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
Why it matched: both fantasy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Fantasy and Indie.
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting Champions from throughout the D&D multiverse into a grand adventure.
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms at a glance Released 2020 Studio Codename Entertainment Inc. Player sentiment 77% positive of 15,028 Price Free Free to PlayFantasyIndieCasualPuzzleFunny
- 18
Fran Bow
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Puzzle, Horror and Indie; released around the same time (2015).
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
Fran Bow at a glance Released 2015 Studio Killmonday Games AB Player sentiment 97% positive of 22,936 Price $14.99 PuzzleHorrorIndieDark FantasyFantasy
- 19
Sally Face - Episode One
Why it matched: both horror, puzzle and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Indie, Horror and Puzzle; released around the same time (2016).
An unsettling adventure following a boy with a prosthetic face. After a string of mysterious murders, Sal and his three friends discover something truly sinister casting shadows over their small town.
Sally Face - Episode One at a glance Released 2016 Studio Portable Moose Player sentiment 97% positive of 29,068 Price $2.99 IndieHorrorPuzzleDark HumorCasual
- 20
Trine 2: Complete Story
Why it matched: both fantasy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Platformer, Puzzle and Fantasy; 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 PlatformerPuzzleFantasyIndieCasual
- 21
Limbo
Why it matched: both horror, puzzle and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Indie, Puzzle and Platformer; released around the same time (2010).
Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO
Limbo at a glance Released 2010 Studio Playdead Player sentiment 92% positive of 62,016 Price $12.49 IndiePuzzlePlatformerHorrorCasual
- 22
We Were Here
Why it matched: both horror, puzzle and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, Puzzle and Horror; released around the same time (2017).
Lost in a frozen wasteland and split up from your partner inside an abandoned castle, the only possession you have left is a walkie-talkie with a familiar voice on the other end. Can the two of you find your way out in time?
We Were Here at a glance Released 2017 Studio Total Mayhem Games Player sentiment 89% positive of 33,121 Price Free Free to PlayPuzzleHorrorIndieCasual
- 23
Puzzle Agent
Why it matched: both horror, puzzle and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Puzzle, Casual and Comedy; released around the same time (2010).
Created with indie comic artist Graham Annable's unique narrative and visual sensibilities, delivered with the distinctive Telltale storytelling style, Puzzle Agent is sure to challenge, thrill and engage in more ways than you can shake a cryptogram at!
Puzzle Agent at a glance Released 2010 Studio Telltale Player sentiment 89% positive of 2,838 Price $4.99 PuzzleCasualComedyHorrorFunny
- 24
Spyro Reignited Trilogy
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including 3D Platformer, Platformer and Cute.
Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD, Spyro is back in the Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy! Rekindle the fire with remastered versions of the original three games, Spyro™ the Dragon, Spyro™ 2: Ripto's Rage! and Spyro™: Year of the Dragon.
Spyro Reignited Trilogy at a glance Released 2019 Studio Toys for Bob Player sentiment 94% positive of 22,302 Price $39.99 3D PlatformerPlatformerCuteFantasyCasualThird PersonFunny
Common questions
What game is most like Grimm?
Scribblenauts Unlimited, on the evidence we have. It both fantasy, 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 Grimm" 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 Grimm. 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.