Rank 01Why this
Shares puzzle solving with Unravel.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2020
Games like Unravel
- 31 games
- Updated Nov 5, 2026
Players who liked Unravel also play
The closest matches to Unravel: Unravel Two, Neva, Deer & Boy, A Juggler's Tale, and Planet of Lana. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Shares environmental interaction with Unravel.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2026
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A Juggler's Tale
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Side Scroller, like Unravel.
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Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Unravel.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Unravel
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: Coldwood Interactive
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 5
- 87% of 1,636 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Metacritic 81
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Environments are breathtakingly beautiful
- Puzzles are clever but not frustrating
- Relaxing atmosphere perfect for unwinding
- Atmospheric
- Cozy
- Emotional
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Unravel
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
It Takes Two
Why this: Same emotional mood as Unravel.
Stray
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Unravel.
Keeper
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Unravel.
Little Nightmares II
Why this: Shares environmental interaction with Unravel.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Unravel at current Steam store prices.
Semblance
Why this: Shares environmental interaction with Unravel.
Fly'N
Why this: Also Beautiful and Puzzle-Platformer, like Unravel.
Webbed
Why this: Shares environmental interaction and puzzle solving with Unravel.
Evan's Remains
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Unravel.
Master Lemon: The Quest for Iceland
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Unravel.
Hue
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Side Scroller, like Unravel.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Neva
Why this: Also Beautiful and Puzzle-Platformer, like Unravel.
Deer & Boy
Why this: Shares environmental interaction with Unravel.
A Juggler's Tale
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Side Scroller, like Unravel.
Planet of Lana
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Unravel.
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Unravel.
About Unravel
The closest matches to Unravel: Unravel Two, Neva, Deer & Boy, A Juggler's Tale, and Planet of Lana. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Unravel is your kind of game, the closest matches are Unravel Two, Neva and Deer & Boy — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, cozy and emotional, and single out its environmental interaction and puzzle solving. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Unravel is a puzzle-platformer developed by Coldwood Interactive and published by Electronic Arts, released in 2020 at a price of $4.99 USD. Players control Yarny, a character formed from a single strand of yarn, navigating environments through environmental interaction, puzzle-solving, thread-tying, and yarn-swinging mechanics that drive progression forward. Reviewers highlight that the puzzles are clever but not frustrating, while players describe the wordless storytelling as profound and touching. Players also note that the yarn mechanics feel satisfying and creative. The game runs approximately four hours at normal difficulty and supports single-player only. On Steam, it holds an 87% positive rating from 1,636 reviews.
About Unravel: Unravel is a physics-based puzzle platformer. Yarny, a character made from a single thread of yarn, must embark on a larger than life adventure.
Is Unravel worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 87% of 1,636 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 8 h when they wrote their review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Environments are breathtakingly beautiful
- Puzzles are clever but not frustrating
- Relaxing atmosphere perfect for unwinding
- Wordless storytelling is profound and touching
People who play it also play: Unravel Two, Neva, Deer & Boy
Frequently asked about Unravel
Can I run it?
Does Unravel work on Steam Deck?
Unravel is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Unravel cost?
Unravel is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Unravel?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Unravel are Unravel Two, Neva, Deer & Boy.
Who developed Unravel?
Unravel was developed by Coldwood Interactive and published by Electronic Arts.