Unravel similar games & best alternatives
Should you play it?
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.
What works
- Beautiful graphics and environments
- Emotional and touching story
- Relaxing and fitting soundtrack
- Intuitive and satisfying puzzle-platform gameplay
- Unique yarn mechanics
Things to keep in mind
- Some frustrating or finicky controls
- Linear gameplay with limited replay value
- Requires ea origin launcher
- Short game length
- Minor bugs and occasional glitches
What to play next
Top picks
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Last update: 17/09/2026