- #1 Unravel Two
97% matchMostly Positive78% of 9,223 reviews2020
Dev: Coldwood InteractivePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
When you cut ties to the past, new bonds form. Build relationships with other Yarnys in local co-op or as a single player, fostering friendship and support as you journey together.
Why similar: Co-op 38.7%, Local Co-Op 29.5%, Multiplayer 13.2%, Family Friendly 4.4%, Adventure 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential cooperative platformer that emphasizes teamwork and emotional connection between two characters.
- #2 Neva
96% matchVery Positive94% of 10,720 reviews2024
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.
Why similar: Emotional 35.6%, Atmospheric 17.3%, Walking Simulator 14.3%, Adventure 13.6%, Relaxing 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a deeply emotional bond between a human and a wolf cub, mirroring the artistic and poignant nature of Blanc.
- #3 Journey
96% matchVery Positive94% of 38,628 reviews2020
Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.
Why similar: Co-op 17.4%, Relaxing 14.4%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Music 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the same sense of atmospheric, non-verbal storytelling and shared discovery found in Blanc.
- #4 Koira
95% matchVery Positive93% of 362 reviews2025
Dev: Studio TolimaPub: DON'T NOD
Windows · Mac · Linux
Save a puppy and embark on a heartwarming, hand-drawn adventure together. Journey to the heart of an enchanted forest, solving puzzles and avoiding hunters to protect your newfound friend.
Why similar: Emotional 28.5%, Hand-drawn 19.9%, Relaxing 14.6%, Stylized 12.2%, Family Friendly 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, hand-drawn adventure centered on the touching relationship between a stray dog and a musical spirit.
- #5 Voyage
94% matchVery Positive86% of 187 reviews2021
Dev: Venturous
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
To find their way home, two survivors journey to unravel the mysteries of the past.
Why similar: Co-op 16.8%, Hand-drawn 15.7%, Emotional 14.9%, Walking Simulator 14.5%, Local Co-Op 14.1%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, hand-drawn cooperative adventure that focuses on exploration and non-verbal communication.
- #6 Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake
94% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,377 reviews2024
Dev: Avantgarden SRLPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Guide two brothers on an epic journey of discovery, loss, adventure and mystery remade for the latest generation of graphics, performance, and gameplay. Play in single-player mode or local co-op with a friend. This is one journey you will never forget.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 49.3%, Co-op 16.8%, Adventure 13.7%, Online Co-Op 9.5%, Casual 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the emotional journey of two characters working together, utilizing a unique control scheme that emphasizes their bond.
- #7 Degrees of Separation
93% matchVery Positive80% of 1,347 reviews2019
Dev: MoondropPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.8%, Co-op 19.1%, Online Co-Op 14.4%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Music 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A cooperative puzzle-platformer where two characters must use their unique elemental abilities to navigate the world together.
- #8 LOST EMBER
92% matchVery Positive88% of 5,188 reviews2019
Dev: Mooneye Studios
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.
Why similar: Emotional 26.2%, Walking Simulator 17.5%, Relaxing 13.9%, Stylized 11.9%, Atmospheric 11%
Why You'll Like It: Features an animal protagonist exploring a vast, beautiful world to uncover the secrets of a fallen civilization.
- #9 Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)
91% matchVery Positive81% of 8,682 reviews2014
Dev: Upper One GamesPub: E-Line Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Experience the epic journey of Nuna and Fox as they search for the source of an eternal blizzard that threatens the survival of everything they have ever known.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 47.5%, Co-op 16.8%, Atmospheric 15.7%, Adventure 8%, Indie 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cooperative atmospheric platformer that explores cultural storytelling through the bond of a girl and her arctic fox companion.
- #10 Spirit of the North
91% matchVery Positive84% of 6,638 reviews2020
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spirit of the North is a single-player 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. Play as an ordinary red fox whose story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.1%, Relaxing 18.6%, Atmospheric 17.3%, Family Friendly 13.2%, Adventure 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Allows players to embody a fox in a stunning, snowy landscape, focusing on atmospheric exploration and nature-based puzzles.
- #11 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,396 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution.
Why similar: Family Friendly 39.9%, Adventure 20.2%, Casual 12.7%, Exploration 7.6%, 3D 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, relaxing game that emphasizes nature, wildlife conservation, and a gentle, emotional tone.
- #12 GRIS
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 96,496 reviews2018
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
Why similar: Atmospheric 30.2%, Hand-drawn 26.1%, Relaxing 17.3%, Adventure 9.3%, Walking Simulator 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: An artistic masterpiece that conveys a powerful emotional narrative through its visual style and atmospheric world.
- #13 Dordogne
88% matchVery Positive92% of 1,628 reviews2023
Dev: UN JE NE SAIS QUOIPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Immerse yourself in a unique narrative experience and explore the thousand summer colors of Dordogne as you revisit your childhood to uncover lost family secrets in this touching formative journey.
Why similar: Emotional 26.7%, Hand-drawn 14.9%, Relaxing 12.9%, Stylized 10.8%, Family Friendly 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven, artistic game that captures a sense of nostalgia and emotional depth through its unique watercolor aesthetic.
- #14 BOKURA
87% matchVery Positive91% of 13,104 reviews2023
Dev: tokoronyoriPub: Kodansha
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
BOKURA is a two-player puzzle adventure game. Play as two boys who ran away from their homes and work together to take yourselves somewhere far, far away. Relive the friendship of your childhood through the journey of two boys.
Why similar: Co-op 22.6%, Online Co-Op 21.7%, Emotional 17.6%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Local Co-Op 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A unique cooperative adventure where players see the world differently, emphasizing the importance of communication and shared perspective.
- #15 ibb & obb
89% matchVery Positive89% of 6,848 reviews2014
Dev: Sparpweed
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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.
Why similar: Co-op 36.8%, Local Co-Op 27.8%, Online Co-Op 18.2%, Multiplayer 7.1%, Adventure 3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic cooperative puzzle-platformer that requires constant communication and coordination between two characters.
- #16 Bread & Fred
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 5,245 reviews2023
Dev: SandCastles StudioPub: Infogrames
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Grab your best bud for help in this new co-op challenge to help two adorable penguins, Bread and Fred, reach the top of the snowy summit. Time your jumps, cling to walls and swing across gaps to see how far you can make it before you tumble all the way back down the mountain.
Why similar: Co-op 32.9%, Local Co-Op 30.8%, Online Co-Op 12%, Multiplayer 10.2%, Family Friendly 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging cooperative platformer that captures the frustration and joy of working together to overcome obstacles.
- #17 Sky: Children of the Light
84% matchVery Positive87% of 25,374 reviews2024
Dev: thatgamecompany
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 28.6 hrs≥1hr: 59%
A breathtaking open-world adventure awaits! Explore magical realms, restore lost light, and form wordless bonds with players worldwide. Complete quests and solve puzzles in seasonal events that celebrate kindness, discovery, and heartfelt connection.
Why similar: Emotional 25%, Online Co-Op 17.2%, Multiplayer 12.4%, Stylized 11.9%, Family Friendly 10%
Why You'll Like It: A social, atmospheric adventure that encourages cooperative play and non-verbal interaction in a breathtaking world.
- #18 Biped
85% matchVery Positive85% of 11,558 reviews2020
Dev: NEXT Studios
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Biped is a coop action adventure game with a strong focus on moment-to-moment collaboration between 2 players.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.2%, Co-op 24.2%, Online Co-Op 16.9%, Multiplayer 12.1%, Family Friendly 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A physics-based cooperative puzzle game that requires two players to work in perfect sync to navigate challenging environments.
- #19 Shelter 2
86% matchVery Positive85% of 4,320 reviews2015
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
As a powerful Lynx, you will make your way through vast open landscapes. In the harsh tundra, you will raise and strengthen your cubs by mastering your skills for hunting prey. Do everything you can to prepare your little ones for the vicious entities dwelling in the wilderness.
Why similar: Emotional 41%, Walking Simulator 21.6%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Adventure 9.9%, Indie 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the emotional struggle of a mother lynx protecting her cubs in a harsh, beautiful wilderness.
- #20 A Short Hike
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,759 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Why similar: Relaxing 34.5%, Walking Simulator 15.4%, Adventure 14.9%, Family Friendly 12.3%, Exploration 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a relaxing, atmospheric exploration experience that captures the same sense of wonder and gentle pacing.
- #21 It Takes Two
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 270,640 reviews2021
Dev: Hazelight StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Embark on the craziest journey of your life in It Takes Two. Invite a friend to join for free with Friend’s Pass and work together across a huge variety of gleefully disruptive gameplay challenges. Winner of GAME OF THE YEAR at the Game Awards 2021.
Why similar: Co-op 34.9%, Local Co-Op 24.5%, Multiplayer 13.2%, Online Co-Op 13%, Emotional 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for cooperative adventure, blending varied mechanics with a strong narrative about partnership.
- #22 Stray
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 178,709 reviews2022
Dev: BlueTwelve StudioPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.
Why similar: Atmospheric 44.9%, Adventure 30.8%, Exploration 9.2%, Cute 8.6%, Indie 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Allows players to experience a beautifully realized world from the perspective of an animal, focusing on atmosphere and exploration.
- #23 Path of Giants
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,009 reviews2020
Dev: Journey Bound Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Path of Giants is a serene puzzle adventure that follows three adorable explorers as they take on an icy mountain full of trials in search of a lost treasure. Control three characters, use their teamwork, leave no one behind, and hopefully find some gold!
Why similar: Relaxing 22.6%, Stylized 21.1%, Family Friendly 17.9%, Adventure 15.2%, Casual 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing cooperative puzzle game where players control three characters to navigate snowy, mountainous terrain.
- #24 39 Days to Mars
83% matchVery Positive85% of 334 reviews2018
Dev: It's Anecdotal
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Embark on the 19th century's most unreliable spaceship in this 2 player couch co-op adventure. 39 Days to Mars is a unique game designed to be played with a friend, where both players have important roles in the expedition. Solo players are aided by the computer-controlled ship's cat.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.3%, Co-op 25.3%, Multiplayer 12.1%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Family Friendly 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cooperative adventure that emphasizes the necessity of teamwork to overcome complex, quirky puzzles.
- #25 Smushi Come Home
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,806 reviews2023
Dev: SomeHumbleOnionPub: Mooneye Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Play as a tiny lil' mushroom who's lost in the forest and can't find its way home. Explore unique areas freely at your own pace, chat with friendly inhabitants, and take on different adventures to get back home!
Why similar: Relaxing 26.1%, Stylized 17.2%, Family Friendly 15%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Adventure 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, exploration-focused adventure that emphasizes nature and a gentle, relaxing atmosphere.
- #26 We Were Here Together
80% matchVery Positive82% of 17,766 reviews2019
Dev: Total Mayhem Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
As we explore these frozen wastes, misfortune strikes once again. Through the fierce blizzard, a flare lights the sky, followed by a cry for help over the radio - broken, dying... No one else can come to their rescue. Can we make it back - together?
Why similar: Co-op 31.9%, Online Co-Op 31%, Multiplayer 14.8%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Adventure 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cooperative adventure that forces players to rely on each other's perspectives to solve puzzles in an atmospheric setting.
- #27 Pikuniku
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,882 reviews2019
Dev: Arnaud De BockPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Pikuniku is an absurdly wonderful puzzle-exploration game that takes place in a strange but playful world where not everything is as happy as it seems. Help peculiar characters overcome struggles, uncover a deep state conspiracy, and start a little revolution in this delightful dystopian adventure!
Why similar: Co-op 31.2%, Local Co-Op 21.5%, Multiplayer 17.3%, Adventure 9%, Family Friendly 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A quirky, wholesome cooperative adventure that balances lighthearted humor with charming, minimalist visuals.
- #28 Tick Tock: A Tale for Two
79% matchVery Positive85% of 12,079 reviews2019
Dev: Other Tales Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
You and your friend are trapped in a mystical world. As time ebbs away you must solve increasingly complex puzzles to escape. Cooperation is key as neither of you have the full picture! Play on two devices, local or remotely, all you need is a voice connection.
Why similar: Co-op 35.9%, Online Co-Op 20.4%, Local Co-Op 13.7%, Multiplayer 8.7%, Adventure 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A unique cooperative puzzle game that relies entirely on communication between players to solve its narrative mysteries.
- #29 Get Together: A Coop Adventure
81% matchMixed66% of 104 reviews2021
Dev: Studio Sterneck
Windows
Two lost beings and you are the only bond... Play with a friend to guide and reunite them on their journey in this communication-based coop puzzle adventure. You play on two devices with no connection except your voice!
Why similar: Online Co-Op 19.7%, Local Co-Op 18.2%, Co-op 17.5%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Multiplayer 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cooperative puzzle game that requires two players to share information to progress through its narrative.
- #30 We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip
77% matchVery Positive90% of 24,146 reviews2023
Dev: Total Mayhem Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Partner up with your friend online and set sail for an unforgettable puzzle adventure in this bite-sized standalone We Were Here experience. Work together to overcome brain-teasing challenges and make fun memories, using your best communication, teamwork and trust skills.
Why similar: Co-op 34.2%, Online Co-Op 19.5%, Emotional 16.9%, Multiplayer 11.3%, Atmospheric 6.6%
- #31 But Why?
77% matchVery Positive90% of 231 reviews2026
Dev: Perspektik
Windows
An atmospheric climbing experience for solo players or up to 4 in co-op. A short, minimalist platformer about the cold, isolation, and quiet persistence.
Why similar: Co-op 25.2%, Online Co-Op 19.8%, Multiplayer 14.3%, Walking Simulator 12.1%, Atmospheric 9.1%
- #32 LEGO® Voyagers
76% matchVery Positive88% of 3,247 reviews2025
Dev: Light Brick StudioPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
From the makers of LEGO® Builder's Journey comes a new 2-player co-op adventure about friendship and play. When two friends make it their mission to rescue an abandoned spaceship, they embark on a journey beyond their wildest dreams.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 29%, Online Co-Op 18.3%, Co-op 16.6%, Family Friendly 8%, Atmospheric 7.9%
- #33 Adorable Adventures
75% matchVery Positive94% of 970 reviews2026
Dev: Wild Sheep StudioPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Play as Boris, a curious baby boar who must learn how to use his nose to reunite with his family after a forest fire. Explore beautiful landscapes, track scents, and uncover secrets as you slowly reconnect with nature in this cozy animal adventure.
Why similar: Relaxing 21.1%, Walking Simulator 20.4%, Atmospheric 15%, Emotional 14.1%, Family Friendly 7.8%
- #34 MONOWAVE
75% matchVery Positive94% of 72 reviews2026
Dev: Studio BBB Inc.
Windows · Mac
MONOWAVE is a puzzle adventure through colorful worlds powered by four emotions. Alone or with a friend, express your feelings through song, empathize with your spirit friends, and solve puzzles to find your way forward.
Why similar: Emotional 23%, Local Co-Op 18.2%, Hand-drawn 15.3%, Co-op 15%, Relaxing 10.6%
- #35 Deer Journey
78% matchMixed67% of 76 reviews2022
Dev: Pablo Picazo
Windows
Deer Journey is a third person walking simulator game. Outcasted by the other deers, an albino fawn is forced to go deep into the forest to find a place to live. Join him on his journey through a world too big for which he may not be yet ready.
Why similar: Emotional 35.6%, Walking Simulator 27.9%, Relaxing 14.7%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Adventure 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric walking simulator that focuses on nature and emotional storytelling.
- #36 Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
74% matchVery Positive94% of 41,286 reviews2013
Dev: Starbreeze Studios ABPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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.
Why similar: Emotional 36.3%, Atmospheric 20.3%, Adventure 16.6%, Local Co-Op 13.3%, Multiplayer 5.5%
- #37 BOKURA: planet
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,660 reviews2025
Dev: tokoronyoriPub: Kodansha
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
"There's something I can't tell you..." Explore new frontiers of co-op gaming in BOKURA: planet, a puzzle adventure game that you can only play with two players. Take on the role of a spaceship's exploration crew and try to escape from the red planet you crash-landed on.
Why similar: Emotional 28.2%, Co-op 16.8%, Online Co-Op 16.3%, Adventure 11.6%, Atmospheric 9.3%
- #38 A Way Out
73% matchVery Positive88% of 103,226 reviews2020
Dev: Hazelight StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A Way Out is an exclusively co-op adventure where you play the role of one of two prisoners making their daring escape from prison.
Why similar: Co-op 28.5%, Local Co-Op 24.6%, Online Co-Op 23.9%, Emotional 8.8%, Multiplayer 8.4%
- #39 LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition
73% matchVery Positive81% of 130 reviews2025
Dev: Mooneye Studios
Windows
Explore the acclaimed animal adventure in never before seen beauty! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.
Why similar: Emotional 29.9%, Walking Simulator 21.8%, Relaxing 13.8%, Family Friendly 11.8%, Atmospheric 10.8%
- #40 Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature
72% matchVery Positive99% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Dreamhunt StudioPub: Mindscape
Windows
Be a stone Golem and try to save Nature with the help of an adorable Fox! Reconnect ancient sources of energy in environmental puzzles. Discover secrets from a lost civilization and save animals on an emotional quest in a cozy, colorful world.
Why similar: Emotional 22.2%, Walking Simulator 18.4%, Relaxing 13.2%, Stylized 12%, Family Friendly 9.7%
- #41 Webventure
76% matchMostly Negative38% of 81 reviews2023
Dev: Moodming
Windows
Webventure is a enchanting two-player co-op game. Join cute spiders on an extraordinary journey. Collaborate, spin webs, and overcome challenges together. Unleash creativity, build a strong bond.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.1%, Co-op 23.5%, Online Co-Op 15.2%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Family Friendly 7.3%
- #42 Paws - A Shelter 2 Game
74% matchVery Positive91% of 718 reviews2016
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Traverse a vast world as a young lynx cub. Paws – A Shelter 2 Game is a standalone, single player, adventure game with loss and friendship as its central themes. Venture out in the world and make your way home.
Why similar: Adventure 25.3%, Emotional 23.7%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Casual 11%, Family Friendly 10.8%
- #43 Penguin Helper
71% matchVery Positive95% of 525 reviews2024
Dev: ArtDockPub: Dreland Enterprises
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Penguin Helper is your chance to go to the South Pole, become a hero for penguins and enjoy a peaceful atmosphere
Why similar: Online Co-Op 22%, Relaxing 19.6%, Multiplayer 15.7%, Walking Simulator 14.5%, Atmospheric 14.4%
- #44 We Were Here
71% matchVery Positive89% of 33,306 reviews2017
Dev: Total Mayhem Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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?
Why similar: Co-op 42.4%, Multiplayer 18.7%, Online Co-Op 18.4%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Adventure 6.5%
- #45 Deer & Boy
68% matchVery Positive94% of 478 reviews2026
Dev: Lifeline GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
A runaway boy meets a lost fawn, and together they cross a quiet, dangerous world. Solve puzzles, climb, and slip past threats as your companion grows from a fragile newborn into a powerful deer. What you cannot do alone, you learn to do together.
Why similar: Emotional 45.7%, Stylized 21.7%, Atmospheric 17.2%, Adventure 11.9%, Cute 3.6%
- #46 I See Me
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 151 reviews2025
Dev: EyeBridge
Windows
Overcome the trials by relying on your partner's sights! A 3D co-op game that goes beyond common sense. Enjoy unique gameplay based on sights in I See Me.
Why similar: Co-op 31.8%, Online Co-Op 30.2%, Multiplayer 19.2%, Adventure 7.1%, Family Friendly 6.6%
- #47 The Plucky Squire
69% matchVery Positive85% of 4,247 reviews2024
Dev: All Possible FuturesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Storybook characters discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book and must jump between 2D & 3D realms to save their friends in this charming action-adventure.
Why similar: Adventure 47%, Family Friendly 32.5%, 3D 9%, Cute 8.4%, Indie 3%
- #48 Old Man's Journey
71% matchVery Positive87% of 4,277 reviews2017
Dev: Broken Rules
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, and hope. Interacting with the world around you, you'll shape the landscape to create the old man's path forward. Experience heartache and hope as you embark on a heartfelt journey through a sunkissed world.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.4%, Emotional 16.7%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Family Friendly 12.4%, Stylized 12.3%
- #49 With You
70% matchVery Positive89% of 2,894 reviews2022
Dev: Carol MertzPub: Insatiable Cycle
Windows · Mac · Linux
With You is a cooperative two-player puzzle-playground. It's a tiny game that hopes to inspire couples to connect, communicate, and collaborate.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.5%, Emotional 29.9%, Hand-drawn 22.3%, Adventure 7.1%, Casual 3.9%
- #50 REANIMAL
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 25,764 reviews2026
Dev: Tarsier StudiosPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The creators of Little Nightmares™ I & II have returned to take you on a darker, more terrifying journey than ever before. In this horror adventure game, a brother & sister go through hell to rescue their missing friends and escape the island that they used to call home.
Why similar: Co-op 27.4%, Local Co-Op 23.2%, Online Co-Op 13.3%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Atmospheric 9.3%
- #51 The Red Lantern
70% matchVery Positive80% of 2,328 reviews2021
Dev: Timberline StudioPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The Red Lantern is a narrative, dog sledding game about survival. You play as the Musher who, along with her team of 5 sled dogs, must find her way home. Care for your dogs, discover their stories, and learn how to navigate the unknowns of the Alaskan wilderness and prepare for your new life.
Why similar: Emotional 44.9%, Relaxing 21.4%, Walking Simulator 11.9%, Multiplayer 7.2%, Exploration 4.7%
- #52 Big Walk
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 39,696 reviews2026
Dev: House HousePub: Panic
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Hang out and get lost with close friends in a big world. A cooperative online walker-talker from the creators of Untitled Goose Game.
Why similar: Relaxing 29.4%, Multiplayer 26.4%, Atmospheric 18.6%, Adventure 13.9%, Casual 6.1%
- #53 DOGWALK
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,958 reviews2025
Dev: Blender Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 48 min≥1hr: 6%
Explore a hand-crafted winter forest as a big adorable dog and a little kid in tow. A short, free, open source project brought to you by Blender Studio.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.2%, Hand-drawn 25.4%, Relaxing 16.5%, Family Friendly 10.1%, Casual 8%
- #54 Shelter 3
72% matchMixed52% of 383 reviews2021
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac
Enter the wilderness and keep your calf and your herd safe from harm. Make your way through the open landscapes as a majestic elephant. Be alert and gather your herd during times of danger. Your herd is your family, shelter is your only hope, and survival your only goal.
Why similar: Adventure 23.7%, Emotional 20.1%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Indie 9.4%, Atmospheric 9.3%
- #55 Farewell North
67% matchVery Positive95% of 667 reviews2024
Dev: Kyle BanksPub: Mooneye Studios
Windows · Mac
Play as a border collie and restore color to your human’s world in an atmospheric journey through the northern isles of Scotland. Explore land and sea, uncover hidden paths, herd animals and free wildlife to bring color back to her world, while revealing an emotional story about saying farewell.
Why similar: Emotional 27.6%, Walking Simulator 16.1%, Relaxing 12.9%, Stylized 11.3%, Atmospheric 9.8%
- #56 My Little Puppy
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,016 reviews2025
Dev: Dreamotion Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
"There is a saying that when you depart from this world, the dog who went ahead will warmly welcome you." While spending time in dog heaven, Bong-gu the Welsh Corgi suddenly catches his dad's scent. Now, he embarks on a journey to meet his dad. Will Bong-gu be able to see his dad again?
Why similar: Emotional 38.4%, Stylized 15.9%, Atmospheric 13.7%, Adventure 9.2%, Relaxing 7.7%
- #57 Meadow - A Shelter Game
69% matchVery Positive89% of 5,943 reviews2016
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Explore the vast and open landscape as a wild animal. Meadow is an online fable experience that lets old and new fans of the Shelter game series come together and explore a peculiar and wondrous world together.
Why similar: Relaxing 20.4%, Multiplayer 15.7%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Adventure 8.8%
- #58 Along Together
69% matchVery Positive91% of 57 reviews2018
Dev: Turbo Button
Windows
Become a kid’s imaginary friend, and work together in an epic VR puzzle-platforming adventure!
Why similar: Relaxing 29.4%, Stylized 23.6%, Family Friendly 18.2%, Adventure 9.6%, Exploration 7.1%
- #59 Little Kitty, Big City
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 13,891 reviews2024
Dev: Double Dagger Studio
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
You're a curious little kitty with a big personality, on an adventure to find your way back home. Explore the city, make new friends with stray animals, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn't that what cats do best?
Why similar: Family Friendly 32.3%, Stylized 27.1%, Adventure 12.4%, Cute 8.1%, Exploration 7.7%
- #60 Beacon Pines
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,519 reviews2022
Dev: Hiding SpotPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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: Emotional 41.3%, Hand-drawn 17.9%, Relaxing 14.6%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Adventure 6%