Games Like Alight

A witch who lost everything, and an old cat who promised to protect her. Mia & Mio is a hand-drawn visual novel about witchcraft and finding hope in dark times.

Why similar: Cozy 23.4%, Emotional 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Cats 10.7%

Welcome to "Stray of Lost Cat", a story centered around a peculiar little feline. Follow the kitten's journey as it escapes the pursuit of "Meowdes" while collecting soul fragments, striving to reunite with its beloved owner.

Why similar: Cozy 17.9%, Emotional 17.5%, Cats 13.9%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Collectathon 9%

Embark on a leisurely journey through a kitten's eyes, where the world blossoms into a realm of magical whimsy. Whisker Wanderlust is here! Help the mischievous kitten (who just shredded their human's 376th yarn ball) collect treasures from distant lands♥

Why similar: Emotional 19.7%, Cozy 18.7%, Cats 15.9%, Collectathon 10.6%, Hidden Object 9.8%

Everyone can be a hero! Help a cat rescuer take care of her rescuees and root for their adoption! Every cat deserves a chance to be loved. ❤️

Why similar: Cozy 20.6%, Emotional 18.4%, Cats 16.9%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Hidden Object 10.2%

Step into a gentle, hand-drawn world in Chromascape. As Luna the hedgehog, you hold the power to absorb and share colors in a land fading into gray. Use warm hues to light fires, cool tones to freeze paths, and restore vibrancy to this heartwarming 2D adventure.

Why similar: Cozy 27.7%, Emotional 23.1%, Hand-drawn 17.9%, Story Rich 10.2%, Relaxing 6.5%

Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!

Why similar: Cozy 26.9%, Emotional 23.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Hand-drawn 10%, Story Rich 9.7%

Set in a distant future where relics of the past resurface amidst an invading corruption... Jigten is a mysteriously cozy, JRPG-like game about a young girl's journey to reunite with her loved ones, set in a fictional Himalayan world inspired by the Tibetan Book of the Dead.

Why similar: Cozy 28.7%, Emotional 20.3%, Hand-drawn 15.1%, Story Rich 9.7%, Female Protagonist 8.1%

Froggy Brews is a cozy narrative adventure, where every cup of tea tells a story. Play as a tea-loving frog returning to your old neighborhood that has changed over time. Brew tea for villagers, uncover heartfelt stories, and rediscover your place in this world.

Why similar: Cozy 23%, Emotional 22.6%, Collectathon 9.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.4%, Story Rich 8.4%

A short, emotional point-and-click narrative where you explore a hand-drawn room, uncover memories through everyday objects, and make one final choice that ends the story.

Why similar: Cozy 18.7%, Interactive Fiction 17.4%, Emotional 15.1%, Hand-drawn 13.8%, Cats 13.4%

An adventure game about spending one night in the passenger seat of a friend's car, enjoying the conversation, the music, and the view outside the window. For anyone who has ever stayed out late with friends for no reason at all.

Why similar: Cozy 30.3%, Interactive Fiction 19.6%, Emotional 15.5%, Adventure 12.1%, Relaxing 9.2%

Collect expressions to use in conversations as you immerse yourself in each character’s psychological journey, where your words, decisions, and even your thoughts determine the course of every story. Plant flowers, drink tea, and have fun romancing as you help bring the village back to life.

Why similar: Emotional 30.3%, Cozy 26.9%, Story Rich 14%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, Adventure 6.6%

Some stories aren't told. They're left behind in photographs, letters, worn recipes, and the ordinary things we choose to keep. Open Grandma Junie's keepsake book. Inspect what she left behind and piece together the story of Fernwick through the memories held within its pages.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.1%, Cozy 15.7%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Emotional 12.3%, Hidden Object 11.4%

What if the physical objects of everyday life, the possessions we hold close, were actual windows to the past? Peer into distant memories and unseen futures in Hindsight.

Why similar: Emotional 21.9%, Cozy 13.7%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Hidden Object 10.9%, Story Rich 10.1%

Your Grandma has willed you a collection of rocks deep in the woods, but when you arrive, you find that the rocks are strewn across the floor. Armed with your Grandma's journal, a determination to clean the collection, and the tools she left behind, you begin sorting through thousands of rocks.

Why similar: Cozy 40.5%, Emotional 24.9%, Story Rich 11.8%, Collectathon 9.2%, Adventure 5.6%

A wholesome narrative puzzle game about the objects we leave behind and the stories they tell. Complete a loved one's damaged memoirs by exploring their home and packing away their things.

Why similar: Cozy 21.5%, Emotional 17.3%, Cats 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%, Hand-drawn 9.9%

Made entirely by a solo developer, YumeGirl is an interactive love letter, music video, and rhythm game in one. Play through original songs, collect cards, and uncover the memories of Yume, the person she loves, and the person she slowly becomes along the way ♡

Why similar: Emotional 21.1%, Cozy 14.8%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Interactive Fiction 9.3%

A hidden object game where you need to find over 500 mischievous cats. Prepare for the great purr-suit!

Why similar: Cozy 25%, Cats 23.6%, Hand-drawn 18.2%, Hidden Object 13.9%, Relaxing 6.5%

Reconnect with an old friend. Discuss your daily lives, past loves, and talking snakes. Get up and do things in real life because she asks you to. Become closer and stay until the very end.

Why similar: Cozy 26.8%, Emotional 18.7%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Hand-drawn 10.8%

The August Before is a meditative narrative 3D puzzle about cleaning up, sorting out and packing up your life before moving on. Clean up and don’t forget your old belongings on your way to the new life!

Why similar: Cozy 23.3%, Emotional 22.3%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Story Rich 8.4%, Relaxing 7.1%

A little girl finds a cat and learns about love and compassion.

Why similar: Emotional 22.2%, Cozy 19.6%, Cats 18.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Hand-drawn 10.6%

The Queen of Hearts had a fit of rage after the Cheshire Cat refused to be her pet and ordered the capture of all the cats in Wonderland. Find them before her and prevent anything bad from happening.

Why similar: Cozy 27.5%, Cats 20.2%, Hand-drawn 13%, Hidden Object 12.1%, Collectathon 8.8%

A Building Full of Cats 2 is a Hidden Object Game where you’ll search for over a thousand hidden cats while also helping the building’s residents with their daily tasks. Can you pet all the cats and make a difference in the lives of the building's residents?

Why similar: Cozy 24.8%, Cats 19.3%, Emotional 14.5%, Hidden Object 11.8%, Story Rich 9.7%

Wait... WHAT?! My human just vanished into a magic portal! The 3rd Whisker Wanderlust adventure begins! Explore a whimsical fantasy world, meet quirky new friends, and follow the clues to bring your owner home. May every kitty be loved! ♥♥♥

Why similar: Cats 22.3%, Cozy 18.9%, Collectathon 13.3%, Hidden Object 11%, Story Rich 7.2%

The August Before: Chapter One is the first chapter in a meditative narrative 3D puzzle about cleaning up, sorting out and packing up your life before moving on. Clean up and don’t forget your old belongings on your way to the new life!

Why similar: Cozy 33.5%, Emotional 22.4%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Story Rich 7.9%, Relaxing 6.9%

Find 2000 cats hidden in 20 iconic locations such as Rio de Janeiro, Istanbul or Tokyo in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator! Can you find them all?

Why similar: Cozy 21.1%, Emotional 16.9%, Cats 14.9%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Hidden Object 9.6%

Nothing to see here. Just a Steam page for a game where you draw music

Why similar: Cozy 32.2%, Hand-drawn 16.1%, Collectathon 12.2%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Story Rich 8.2%

When letters from an unknown figure arrive in Julia's mailbox, she unravels a forgotten, painful truth behind it. Witness a unique narrative experience illustrated in a series of hand-painted scenes that tell the story of Julia and a familiar stranger that lives inside her fractured memories.

Why similar: Emotional 22.4%, Interactive Fiction 22.3%, Hand-drawn 21.7%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Story Rich 11%

Missi is a cozy point & click game in a watercolor hand-drawn world. Solve puzzles together with a cute white mouse, using clues in sketches of past adventures. Try to trick the Mushroom Spider and the Crow King by collecting all medicinal herbs for her sick son.

Why similar: Cozy 31.6%, Hand-drawn 18.1%, Hidden Object 10.5%, Story Rich 8.8%, Interactive Fiction 8.7%

Join Kami in a magical adventure through pop-up books where everything is made of paper. Fold origamis, cut with your scissors, and solve puzzles to transform the world and find your way home.

Why similar: Cozy 24.8%, Emotional 20.3%, Hand-drawn 15%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Story Rich 9%

Wander through a secret lair. Help a young supervillain move out of his lifelong home. Think about your past, and his uncertain future. The third entry in the Violence series.

Why similar: Emotional 24.2%, Story Rich 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Female Protagonist 8%

A cozy, relaxing game set in northern Spain. Take a metal detector and a shovel to find and dig up treasures. Each one will reveal new pieces of a story of the past, loss, and perseverance.

Why similar: Cozy 32.6%, Emotional 17%, Collectathon 13.2%, Hidden Object 12.8%, Story Rich 10.5%

Flats Full of Cats is a cozy hidden object game where you explore adorable apartments packed with feline friends!

Why similar: Cozy 26.1%, Cats 19.2%, Emotional 16.5%, Hidden Object 14.9%, Story Rich 8.1%

Embark on an emotional journey of loss, acceptance, and moving forward. Discover precious moments through point & click cozy puzzles, feel the comfort of a beautiful pixel world brought to life by original soundtracks, and find peace as you travel with Aira in her grandmother’s nostalgic camper van.

Why similar: Cozy 29.3%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Hand-drawn 14.5%, Relaxing 9.9%, Story Rich 8.9%

A short hand-drawn adventure set in a serene blue-green forest. The only thing you can do on the world map is pray. Meet the forest's residents and complete a traditional Japanese breakfast known as Asage through a series of charming, slightly strange minigames.

Why similar: Cozy 32.2%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Adventure 12.4%, Relaxing 9.7%, Indie 7.2%

Becca is a short point-and-click, interactive story book.

Why similar: Cozy 27.3%, Interactive Fiction 18.2%, Hand-drawn 15.5%, Emotional 14.6%, Relaxing 7.1%

HipWitch is a chill puzzle game that invites you to explore a beautiful nature reserve. Play as Prom, a young witch helping a cast of quirky characters. Use a variety of spells, and the power of 90s dial-up internet to solve the tasks ahead!

Why similar: Hand-drawn 25%, Emotional 20.8%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Story Rich 13%, Nature 7.2%

Blowhard is a leaf-blowing adventure, set in a cozy English village. Take on the role of Francis - a man with a loud leaf blower and a nose for trouble. Blow your way through a countryside mystery. Solve puzzles, clear autumn leaves, and annoy the locals.

Why similar: Cozy 35.7%, Hand-drawn 16%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Story Rich 11.7%, Emotional 9.5%

Explore a surreal handcrafted world in Hidden Kitties Memories. Find lost souls of kitties and help them remember their favorite moments with their humans. Each discovery transforms the kitty and reveals its touching memory. Immerse yourself in this unique hidden object adventure.

Why similar: Cozy 24.7%, Cats 20%, Emotional 19.2%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Hidden Object 12%

Step into the paws of Luna and explore a rain-soaked archipelago. Uncover pieces of your forgotten past and decide which memories will shape who you become.

Why similar: Cozy 27.3%, Emotional 17.6%, Cats 16.9%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%, Story Rich 9.4%

Find 100 cats hidden in Bali in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator! Can you find them all?

Why similar: Cozy 20.9%, Emotional 17.3%, Cats 14.9%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Hidden Object 9.6%

Join Me 🦊 finding his memories on his last journey and experience a touching, emotional tale.

Why similar: Emotional 31.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Story Rich 9.7%, Hand-drawn 7.8%, Nature 7.1%

Relaxing, emotional, and short, Sunset Drive is created for quiet gaming sessions. Embark on a narrative road trip where two companions share talks, silences, and choices under fading light. Piece together unspoken emotions via atmospheric detours leading to multiple endings and discover anew.

Why similar: Cozy 25.4%, Emotional 21.3%, Hand-drawn 14.8%, Story Rich 9.5%, Interactive Fiction 9.2%

Pieced Together is a cozy scrapbooking game that takes you on a heartfelt journey about friendship and getting older. Sort items, solve gentle puzzles, and decorate the scrapbook as you uncover the story piece by piece.

Why similar: Cozy 36.6%, Hand-drawn 14.7%, Story Rich 11.1%, Emotional 10.5%, Relaxing 9.3%

Help Sanechek, the Kitten-Girl, earn enough for a bag of chips!!! Five jobs, each its own little game: a mine with a canary, bubble tea, an anime studio, the sewer and an apartment after a party. Plus paintings, stickers and a story more touching than you expect.

Why similar: Cozy 21.2%, Emotional 18.5%, Cats 15.3%, Adventure 10.8%, Collectathon 10.2%

Spot the bees in this lovingly hand-illustrated hidden objects game. A literal thousand bees are spread out over a dozen beautiful levels. Can you find all secret levels, too? Enjoy a perfect summer day, deeply inspired by the cozy honeycore aesthetic.

Why similar: Cozy 27.2%, Hand-drawn 18%, Hidden Object 14.3%, Cats 10.8%, Relaxing 8.8%

Explore '"Kittenbay Cats - A Hidden Object Game', where elusive felines await discovery in a day-and-night adventure. Find hidden cats, interact with locals, and unveil the charming secrets of Kittenbay!

Why similar: Cozy 36.4%, Cats 25.9%, Hidden Object 14.3%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Relaxing 5%

100 cute and funny cat-scene stickers are waiting for you to find clues, sort the table, and snap them together. Snap, meow, and fill the whole table with cats.

Why similar: Cozy 29%, Cats 22.3%, Hand-drawn 15.4%, Collectathon 15.4%, Relaxing 7.9%

Great painters love cats and hid them in their masterpieces. Your mission is to find them and make the paintings even more beautiful.

Why similar: Cozy 30.4%, Cats 23.5%, Hand-drawn 15.7%, Hidden Object 13.6%, Relaxing 8.1%

Her eyes were glued to those wings as they danced across the clear blue sky, heading towards a new world.

Why similar: Emotional 25.2%, Hand-drawn 24.6%, Interactive Fiction 17.7%, Story Rich 13.3%, Female Protagonist 6.9%

As greed and power divide the tribes of their home planet, Lana and her little companion, Mui, must stand together against the forces reshaping their world – struggling not just for survival, but for the soul of their home.

Why similar: Cozy 26.2%, Emotional 22.4%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Story Rich 9%

It’s Zoey’s first day working at a cosy café! Wait tables and manage the rush, to earn money for new equipment and redesign the space to your liking. As the days pass, unlock new drinks and uncover the heartfelt story of Zoey’s past, along with the lingering mystery surrounding her mother’s fate.

Why similar: Cozy 33.9%, Emotional 18.7%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Relaxing 7.8%, Story Rich 6.3%

Decorate and organize the camper van of your dreams! Embark on a journey of self-discovery as you build your own home-on-wheels, using a combination of creative block organization puzzles and relaxing interior design. Make your heart feel at ease and your camper van feel like home.

Why similar: Cozy 30%, Emotional 21%, Female Protagonist 13%, Relaxing 10.7%, Cute 6.3%

A song from years ago triggers a flood of memories for champion swimmer Miriam. Embark on an evocative journey through her turbulent childhood and the complicated relationship she shared with her devoted mother.

Why similar: Emotional 28.7%, Interactive Fiction 22.9%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Adventure 13.6%, Story Rich 9%

A girl with a fragile heart. A gift to see forgotten memories. Dive into Anna’s world where every object holds a story—and one memory may change her life forever.

Why similar: Cozy 22.6%, Emotional 17.4%, Cats 16.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Female Protagonist 8.9%

Can you fall in love with quilts?

Why similar: Emotional 27.5%, Interactive Fiction 20.3%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Hand-drawn 14.7%, Story Rich 9.4%

Purrfect Rescue is a hidden object game where you must find and rescue all the alley kittens in the city.

Why similar: Cozy 30.1%, Cats 23.9%, Hand-drawn 15.6%, Hidden Object 13.9%, Relaxing 8%

Embark on a deeply emotional journey as a cat spirit exploring a troubled village from eastern France. Listen to conversations, manipulate your environment, influence dreams, discover hidden memories and battle buried traumas. Explore mental health and unravel your own story along the way.

Why similar: Emotional 27.8%, Hand-drawn 19.8%, Cats 12.7%, Story Rich 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 8.5%

A journey with your father to Lake Baikal, where a storm and an old photo album revive memories of family, loss, and reconciliation.

Why similar: Emotional 30.3%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Story Rich 13.6%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Adventure 6.4%

The Witch's Bakery is a 2D narrative Adventure RPG where you live a magical life as a witch-baker in Paris! Serve customers, visit iconic streets and heal people's heart with your croissants 🥐

Why similar: Cozy 25.5%, Emotional 20.3%, Hand-drawn 14.2%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Story Rich 8.7%

Join Savi the cat in the afterlife's 'Good Place' as he prepares a gift for his person. Explore a cozy world, grow along the way, and build friendships with a variety of characters. Run and play, reflect on cherished memories, and discover the meaning of bonds and waiting.

Why similar: Cozy 30.8%, Cats 21.4%, Story Rich 12.4%, Emotional 8.4%, Adventure 7.4%