Degrees of Separation similar games & best alternatives

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Degrees of Separation

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2019

Should you play it?

Degrees of Separation is a puzzle platformer where cooperation is built into every move. Two contrasting souls, Ember and Rime, fall in love, but are separated by an enigmatic force, and must use their powers to progress through a spectacular world of fantasy and adventure.

What works

  • Unique and creative puzzle mechanics
  • Beautiful art and music
  • Strong cooperative gameplay
  • Accessible for casual and non-gamers
  • Engaging emotional story and atmosphere

Things to keep in mind

  • Clunky controls and animations
  • Story narration can be intrusive or weak
  • Lack of online co-op at launch (now added)
  • Short game length
  • Some puzzles can be frustrating or uneven difficulty

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Pode

  • PHOGS!

  • Escape Simulator 2

  • Unravel Two

  • We Were Here Forever

  • Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

Less social

Games that feels like Degrees of Separation but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Nihilumbra

  • Teslagrad 2

  • Toki Tori 2+

  • The Last Campfire

  • Pinstripe

  • Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

More survival-focused

Games that feels like Degrees of Separation but with a stronger survival pressure

  • My Memory of Us

  • We Were Here Together

  • Chariot

  • KarmaZoo

  • Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)

  • Planet of Lana

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Degrees of Separation: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy.

Last update: 21/08/2026