- #1 Lil Gator Game
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,948 reviews2022
Dev: MegaWobblePub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!
Why similar: Wholesome 29.4% ★, Family Friendly 24.8%, Cute 17.8%, Colorful 10.3%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the imaginative, low-stakes exploration and wholesome charm found in Bluey.
- #2 Hello Kitty Island Adventure
96% matchVery Positive94% of 11,553 reviews2025
Dev: Sunblink
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 59.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark on a cozy, open-world adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends. Befriend beloved characters as you explore and restore a mysterious island, solve ancient puzzles, cook delicious dishes, customize yourself and your cabins, and so much more.
Why similar: Family Friendly 22.7%, Cute 21.7%, Exploration 18.8%, Colorful 12.6%, Adventure 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, open-world adventure that emphasizes exploration, friendship, and cute interactions in a vibrant setting.
- #3 PAW Patrol World
96% matchVery Positive88% of 142 reviews2023
Dev: 3DCloudsPub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Explore the world of PAW Patrol like never before and stop Mayor Humdinger’s super blimp mayhem, in a free-roaming 3D adventure full of pup-tastic fun!
Why similar: Dogs 45.7% ★, Local Co-Op 7.6%, Cartoon 7.5%, Family Friendly 7.4%, Action-Adventure 6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a sandbox-style exploration experience based on a popular children's show, much like Bluey.
- #4 MY LITTLE PONY: A Maretime Bay Adventure
95% matchVery Positive80% of 874 reviews2022
Dev: Melbot StudiosPub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Sunny wants to bring the magic of Maretime Bay Day festival back to Equestria – but some pony is out to spoil her plans! Save the celebration by putting on fashion shows, rescuing cute animals, flying with Pegasi and more, with a helping hoof from your new MY LITTLE PONY friends.
Why similar: Wholesome 15.4% ★, Family Friendly 12.9%, Cartoon 11.6%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A wholesome 3D adventure that focuses on exploration and character-driven stories in a family-friendly environment.
- #5 Disneyland Adventures
94% matchVery Positive90% of 760 reviews2018
Dev: Frontier DevelopmentsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Disneyland Adventures allows fans of all ages to explore Disneyland park, enjoy adventures based on 18 popular attractions, engage in 100 challenging quests, and interact with 35 beloved characters. Disneyland Adventures is your ticket to the magical world of Disneyland right in your living room.
Why similar: Family Friendly 38.9%, Cartoony 18.5%, Cartoon 14.9%, Adventure 9.6%, Cute 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar experience of exploring a large, iconic park filled with interactive activities and family-friendly charm.
- #6 My Friend Peppa Pig
94% matchVery Positive88% of 1,289 reviews2021
Dev: Petoons StudioPub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 23.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Start a fun-filled adventure with Peppa Pig. Create your style, meet favorite characters, and play in Peppa’s world. It’s just like being in the TV show!
Why similar: Wholesome 16.6% ★, Cartoon 15.6%, Family Friendly 14.4%, Cartoony 13.5%, Female Protagonist 13%
Why You'll Like It: A highly accessible, story-rich experience that mirrors the simple, interactive nature of children's television programming.
- #7 A Short Hike
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,017 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Why similar: Exploration 27.3%, Cute 25.6%, Family Friendly 16.9%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Adventure 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing and beautiful exploration game that captures the same sense of wonder and gentle discovery as the Bluey world.
- #8 Untitled Goose Game
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 24,353 reviews2020
Dev: House HousePub: Panic
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
It's a lovely morning in the village and you are a horrible goose.
Why similar: Co-op 19%, Local Co-Op 18.3%, Family Friendly 16.8%, Cute 15.3%, Local Multiplayer 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features chaotic, funny, and cooperative local gameplay that captures the playful spirit of the Heeler family.
- #9 Barbie Project Friendship™
91% matchMostly Positive72% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Xaloc StudiosPub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Join Barbie™ on a fun summer adventure to save the Malibu Waves Community Center! Help friends, unlock minigames and earn points for upgrades while you restore a beloved landmark.
Why similar: Family Friendly 15.4%, Cartoon 15.2%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Exploration 9.3%, Cartoony 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features exploration, minigames, and a strong focus on cooperative play and friendship themes.
- #10 Little Friends: Puppy Island
91% matchVery Positive95% of 295 reviews2023
Dev: Big Blue BubblePub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Get ready for a pawsome puppy adventure in Little Friends: Puppy Island! Discover exciting locations, dig up hidden treasures, build and expand your holiday resort, and meet plenty of lovable little friends to care for on your very own un-paw-gettable, tropical island adventure!
Why similar: Dogs 60% ★, Family Friendly 13.6%, Exploration 7.6%, Cute 6.9%, Colorful 6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on cute animal interactions and exploration, making it a great thematic match for dog lovers.
- #11 Peppa Pig: World Adventures
90% matchVery Positive84% of 95 reviews2023
Dev: Petoons StudioPub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Play in the bigger, wider world of Peppa Pig, and bring your family into the story! Make pizza in Italy, walk on Hollywood Boulevard, climb the Eiffel Tower and more on your world tour. Create your own unique and dazzling family home, and discover more characters, quests and fun than ever before!
Why similar: Wholesome 20.9% ★, Cartoony 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Family Friendly 12.9%, Cute 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: An interactive, wholesome experience that encourages exploration and creative play for younger fans.
- #12 SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
89% matchVery Positive92% of 4,785 reviews2023
Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Wish-granting Mermaid’s Tears in the hands of SpongeBob and Patrick… What could go wrong? Sure, the very fabric holding the universe together could come undone, opening portals into wild Wishworlds. But that’s nothing our favorite sponge can’t handle- with the right cosmic costume!
Why similar: Family Friendly 41.6%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, Cartoon 13.2%, Colorful 10.4%, Action 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A polished 3D platformer that offers vibrant worlds and fun, lighthearted gameplay suitable for younger audiences.
- #13 DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 54 reviews2022
Dev: AHEARTFULOFGAMESPub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Unleash your inner dragon and fly beyond the Hidden World, on a fiery adventure to rescue Thunder’s family and save the dragon kingdoms!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 20.3%, Family Friendly 17.8%, Cartoon 17%, Wholesome 11.1% ★, Female Protagonist 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game based on a popular franchise that features 3D exploration and family-friendly combat.
- #14 Hotel Transylvania: Scary-Tale Adventures
88% matchMostly Positive77% of 43 reviews2022
Dev: Drakhar StudiosPub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Explore classic fairy tales worlds with your favorite characters from the Sony Pictures Animation films in Hotel Transylvania: Scary-Tale Adventures
Why similar: Wholesome 23.7% ★, Family Friendly 22.7%, Cartoon 16.1%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Exploration 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that adapts a well-known family franchise into an accessible, exploration-heavy adventure.
- #15 Ice Age Scrat's Nutty Adventure
87% matchMixed61% of 310 reviews2019
Dev: Just Add Water (Development) Ltd.Pub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Scrat’s on a brand new quest! Sabre-tooth squirrel Scrat is on a nutty quest! His prized possession is locked inside an ancient Scratazon Temple – and the only way to get it back is to retrieve four legendary Crystal Nuts, scattered across the land.
Why similar: Cartoon 20.5%, Family Friendly 19.4%, Wholesome 19.3% ★, Cute 10.1%, Colorful 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward 3D platformer that focuses on exploration and simple mechanics within a recognizable animated world.
- #16 Gigantosaurus The Game
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 69 reviews2020
Dev: WildSpherePub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
The most exciting episode of Gigantosaurus yet is one you get to play in. But will you be the most roarsome explorer or the fastest racer? Play together with friends and family to help Rocky, Tiny, Mazu and Bill save the day – before dino-dashing to the next zone. Dinosaurs have never had such giant fun!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.8%, Family Friendly 20.5%, Co-op 11.5%, Wholesome 10.3% ★, Local Multiplayer 10%
Why You'll Like It: Designed specifically for local co-op play, this adventure game captures the feel of a Saturday morning cartoon.
- #17 Care Bears: To The Rescue
84% matchVery Positive99% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: PolygoatPub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Care Bears: To The Rescue is a brand-new action-platformer set in the world-renowned Care Bears universe, drawing direct inspiration from the original animated show “Care Bears: Unlock the Magic”!
Why similar: Family Friendly 26.1%, Exploration 11.9%, Cute 11.4%, Cartoon 9.1%, Colorful 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A family-friendly platformer that emphasizes positive themes and simple, fun movement mechanics.
- #18 A Corgi's Cozy Hike
83% matchVery Positive100% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Scalisco
Windows
EmBARK on a therapeutic adventure alone or with a friend. Collect Corgi Butt Power to climb, soar, and prove stubby legs can't stop you! Relax and savor this bite-sized, open world while 10% of your purchase is donated to animal shelters.
Why similar: Dogs 43.7% ★, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Family Friendly 10%, Wholesome 9.9% ★, Exploration 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, dog-focused exploration game that prioritizes a cozy atmosphere over challenging combat.
- #19 Trollhunters: Defenders of Arcadia
85% matchMostly Positive78% of 111 reviews2020
Dev: WayForwardPub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Explore the Trollhunters universe and save the world as Jim Lake Jr. in this action-packed game!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.2%, Co-op 21.2%, Local Multiplayer 15.4%, Family Friendly 10.4%, Action 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure title that brings a popular animated series to life with accessible mechanics and exploration.
- #20 My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 183 reviews2024
Dev: Drakhar StudiosPub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Take friendship to new heights and tame the chaotic magic that’s turning the world upside down, in a mystery adventure for one or two ponies!
Why similar: Family Friendly 16.3%, Cartoon 13%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Cute 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that offers a gentle adventure experience with a focus on exploration and multiplayer fun.
- #21 Sheepherds!
81% matchVery Positive99% of 341 reviews2025
Dev: Ultimo DiscoPub: Yahaha Games
Windows
Sheepherds! is a cozy co-op party game for 1–4 players, where you and your sheepdog buddies guide colorful flocks through beautiful landscapes to collect their wool. There's no time limit: bark, run, and play together — or take on challenges to win even more rewards!
Why similar: Dogs 64.1% ★, Local Co-Op 7.2%, Family Friendly 6.1%, Co-op 5.5%, Local Multiplayer 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, funny multiplayer game that focuses on cooperative tasks and cute, lighthearted fun.
- #22 Howloween Hero
82% matchVery Positive97% of 65 reviews2021
Dev: Gossamer Games
Windows · Mac
A spooky trick-or-treat adventure about a mischievous puppy on a mission to score the evening's best candy. Create your costume, explore the neighborhood, and help your friends track down a menacing monster to save Halloween.
Why similar: Dogs 69.5% ★, Wholesome 8.1% ★, Cartoony 5%, Cute 4.3%, Family Friendly 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dog-themed adventure game that leans into wholesome comedy and lighthearted exploration.
- #23 Ben 10: Power Trip
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 478 reviews2020
Dev: PHL CollectivePub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Evil Hex has cursed Europe – and only Ben 10 can stop him! Explore a 3D world filled with combat, puzzles and secrets as you save the day!
Why similar: Cartoon 24.7%, Cartoony 20.1%, Family Friendly 18%, Local Co-Op 12%, Co-op 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world action-adventure game that allows players to explore a familiar world with simple, engaging mechanics.
- #24 The Grinch: Christmas Adventures
81% matchMixed66% of 67 reviews2023
Dev: Casual Brothers Ltd.Pub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
The Grinch has had a wonderful, awful idea – steal all the presents in Who-ville, using gadgets like his stealthy Santa costume and Candy Cane Lasso. Help him sneak around, freeze creatures with snowballs, and learn the meaning of Christmas along the way, in this festive platformer!
Why similar: Dogs 39.7% ★, Cartoon 9.8%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Family Friendly 9.2%, Local Multiplayer 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A charming 2D platformer that brings a classic holiday story to life with accessible gameplay.
- #25 Knights And Bikes
79% matchVery Positive89% of 623 reviews2019
Dev: Foam Sword
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Saddle up for a bike-riding, frisbee-throwing, goose-petting, friendship-building, treasure-hunting, story-driven adventure for 1 or 2 players!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 24%, Co-op 15%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Cute 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich adventure game that captures the magic of childhood friendship and cooperative exploration.
- #26 Baby Shark™: Sing & Swim Party
79% matchVery Positive80% of 76 reviews2023
Dev: Recotechnology S.L.Pub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Swim across the wide ocean with the Shark Family to enjoy the Fin-tastic Festival. Choose from five customizable characters and play either in the runner or rhythmic game mode. Sing and swim to fin-omenal songs and get rewarded with tons of musical cards to add to your album.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 16.7%, Cartoon 15.6%, Family Friendly 15.4%, Local Multiplayer 10.8%, Cute 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based, family-friendly game that focuses on music and cute, accessible action.
- #27 LOST EMBER
78% matchVery Positive88% of 5,172 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: Dogs 57.4% ★, Wholesome 10.8% ★, Family Friendly 8.7%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Exploration 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric exploration game where you play as an animal, offering a relaxing and beautiful journey.
- #28 My Little Puppy
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,352 reviews2025
Dev: Dreamotion Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
"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: Dogs 79.8% ★, Cute 5.1%, Exploration 4.4%, Colorful 3.5%, Family Friendly 2.8%
- #29 Putty Pals
78% matchVery Positive96% of 113 reviews2017
Dev: Harmonious Games
Windows · Mac
Grab a friend and get squishy! Putty Pals is the ultimate co-op platformer, challenging two players to work together and overcome puzzles in a bright and beautiful world.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.1%, Family Friendly 18.8%, Local Multiplayer 17.8%, Cute 12.9%, Action 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A funny, casual cooperative game that relies on teamwork and simple mechanics to solve puzzles.
- #30 PAW Patrol Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 197 reviews2020
Dev: DRAKHAR STUDIOPub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Join the Mighty Pups on a super-heroic mission to Save Adventure Bay. Have fun together in 2-player co-op mode, unlock fun mini-games, rescue familiar friends and use each pup’s mighty powers to make the town PAWsome again!
Why similar: Dogs 39.3% ★, Wholesome 8.7% ★, Family Friendly 8.5%, Local Co-Op 8.4%, Co-op 6.2%
- #31 Paw Patrol: On A Roll!
77% matchVery Positive84% of 469 reviews2018
Dev: Torus GamesPub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
PAW Patrol is on a roll! No job is too big, no pup is too small! Join the entire PAW Patrol team—including Everest and Tracker—for 16 exciting rescue missions around Adventure Bay! Help each pup use their unique abilities to help their friends and save the day!
Why similar: Dogs 38.1% ★, Family Friendly 13%, Wholesome 8.6% ★, Cartoon 7%, Local Co-Op 5.4%
- #32 Flock of Dogs
74% matchVery Positive86% of 115 reviews2024
Dev: Max Clark
Windows · Mac · Linux
In Flock of Dogs, ride flying dogs that live on a flying whale. Together with your friends, go on a hand-drawn, procedurally-generated, Dr. Seussian, roguelike road trip through the sky. Co-op multiplayer for 1-8 players online and/or locally. There's also a bunch of minigames.
Why similar: Dogs 33.2% ★, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Co-op 9.6%, Cartoony 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
- #33 PAW Patrol: Grand Prix
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 95 reviews2022
Dev: 3DCloudsPub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
No track is too big, no racer too small! The PAW Patrol are on their fastest mission yet – To win the Pup Cup! Race around iconic locations including Adventure Bay, Jake’s Snowboarding Resort and The Jungle in this 4-player-championship to find out who will be crowned the winner.
Why similar: Dogs 51.1% ★, Wholesome 8.7% ★, Local Co-Op 7.7%, Family Friendly 7.5%, Cartoon 7.3%
- #34 Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl
75% matchMostly Positive70% of 5,665 reviews2021
Dev: LudosityPub: GameMill Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Brawl it out with your Nickelodeon favorites in epic platform battles.
Why similar: Dogs 65.8% ★, Cartoon 12.2%, Cartoony 8%, Family Friendly 7.2%, Multiplayer 3.9%
- #35 PHOGS!
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,396 reviews2020
Dev: Bit Loom GamesPub: Coatsink
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
In PHOGS! you play as a duo of dogs on a captivating, puzzle-filled adventure. Linked by a stretchy belly, you’ll need to bark, bite and bounce your way through obstacles set across the themed worlds of Food, Sleep and Play, in co-op or single-player.
Why similar: Dogs 66.2% ★, Local Co-Op 10.7%, Co-op 8.7%, Cute 3.5%, Cartoon 3%
- #36 Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines
72% matchVery Positive96% of 243 reviews2024
Dev: Medallion GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Swing, jump, and blast through dimensions in the follow-up to the critically-acclaimed 2D action-platformer Grapple Dog. Zip between action-packed worlds as Pablo and Luna team up to save the cosmos in their own unique ways.
Why similar: Dogs 55.9% ★, Family Friendly 9.2%, Cartoony 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Cute 6.4%
- #37 PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls
76% matchMixed50% of 117 reviews2021
Dev: Drakhar StudioPub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Big city, bigger adventure! The PAW Patrol must save Adventure City from Mayor Humdinger’s selfish scheming – and they need YOU on Team PAWsome!
Why similar: Dogs 63.5% ★, Family Friendly 8.2%, Local Co-Op 5.5%, Action-Adventure 5.4%, Cute 4.8%
- #38 Pets at Work
73% matchVery Positive94% of 149 reviews2022
Dev: Nibb Games
Windows
Some pets got lost from their owners in an office and now need to work together, using boxes, mats, buttons, climb on shelves and tables or just make a mess trying to find them in this colorful local co-op game!
Why similar: Dogs 70.6% ★, Local Co-Op 8.9%, Co-op 5.1%, Cartoony 4.1%, Colorful 3.1%
- #39 Home Sheep Home: Farmageddon Party Edition
74% matchVery Positive94% of 1,489 reviews2014
Dev: Aardman AnimationsPub: Greenlight Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Join Shaun the Sheep and his friends Timmy and Shirley on this epic adventure journeying through caverns, the busy streets of London and through outer space all in search of the green grass of home. Now with new multiplayer modes, controller support, widescreen graphics and much, much more!
Why similar: Cute 25%, Casual 24.5%, Adventure 19.7%, Action 15.9%, Multiplayer 13.4%
- #40 Dimensional Animals
71% matchVery Positive89% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: Marcos Game Dev
Windows
Five animal friends with unique abillities unite in this metroidvania adventure! You'll need to master each animal's skill to complete your quest! Play as the dog, duck, cat, frog and raccoon at the same time!
Why similar: Dogs 48.6% ★, Family Friendly 18.7%, Exploration 12.1%, Cute 10.5%, Colorful 5.3%
- #41 Animal Shelter 2
70% matchVery Positive81% of 1,344 reviews2025
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Welcome back to the heartwarming world of Animal Shelter 2! Provide a loving home for every four-legged friend in need – play with them, pet them, even dress them up! Get to know them and find them a loving family. Play with your friends and manage your shelter together in co-op!
Why similar: Dogs 67% ★, Family Friendly 12%, Cute 8.5%, Multiplayer 4.1%, Co-op 3.5%
- #42 Grapple Dog
72% matchVery Positive86% of 886 reviews2022
Dev: Medallion GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Jump, Swing and Zip your way through colourful worlds and exciting challenges in this unique 2D action-platformer! Master the power of the Grapple on your adventure to save the world!
Why similar: Dogs 59.1% ★, Cartoony 10.7%, Cute 9.8%, Family Friendly 8.5%, Colorful 5%
- #43 Undercat
71% matchVery Positive98% of 58 reviews2023
Dev: SparkyTailGames
Windows
Undercat is a non-restrictive 2D platformer with co-op and PvP modes. Help the Resistance to overthrow the Cats' tyranny and liberate the animal city!
Why similar: Dogs 55.8% ★, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Family Friendly 9.6%, Co-op 6.3%, Cute 6.3%
- #44 SIGNAL: Uncharted Lands
70% matchVery Positive98% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: HmarkaTeam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a journey with four adorable explorers! Uncover all the secrets of a post-apocalyptic world, meet the future inhabitants of Earth and enjoy plenty of Easter eggs. Your choices will shape the game's ending, so choose wisely! Or try a second playthrough to catch all the fun moments!
Why similar: Dogs 78.1% ★, Cartoony 5.8%, Cute 5.5%, Family Friendly 5.1%, Colorful 3.2%
- #45 TY the Tasmanian Tiger
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,690 reviews2016
Dev: Krome Studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
G'day, Mate. Explore the wilds of Australia with TY the Tasmanian Tiger, the charming Aussie platformer.
Why similar: Cartoony 32.6%, Family Friendly 31.8%, Colorful 16%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 8.3%
- #46 Goodboy Galaxy
69% matchVery Positive96% of 145 reviews2024
Dev: Goodboy Galaxy Ltd.
Windows · Linux
A vibrant sci-fi platform adventure game where you help Maxwell the dog explore unfamiliar worlds, make strange new friends and contend with mysterious forces - by jumping, shooting, slicing, shrinking, warping and drilling.
Why similar: Dogs 71.8% ★, Cartoony 9.6%, Exploration 7.6%, Colorful 4.6%, Adventure 3.2%
- #47 Go Slimey Go!
68% matchVery Positive99% of 144 reviews2025
Dev: TembacPub: Tembac and Chabbie
Windows · Mac
A precision platformer that welcomes newcomers and rewards mastery. Master smooth movement, discover hidden secrets, and overcome handcrafted challenges in a charming adventure built for all skills levels.
Why similar: Dogs 55.4% ★, Cartoon 9.5%, Family Friendly 9.3%, Cartoony 8.3%, Cute 6%
- #48 Corgi Warlock
73% matchVery Positive81% of 398 reviews2015
Dev: Xander's Corgi Arcade
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Corgi Warlock is a 1-4 player side-scrolling fantasy action game, where one brave Corgi will take on the Skeleton Bunny King's army! Against the power of Narwhals, Fencing Bears, and Crazed Unicorns, it takes more than your average Corgi to survive the King's onslaught... it takes a CORGI WARLOCK.
Why similar: Dogs 68.8% ★, Local Co-Op 13%, Local Multiplayer 5.7%, Cute 4.5%, Action 4.3%
- #49 DORONKO WANKO
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,327 reviews2024
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 32%
『DORONKO WANKO』 is a DORONKO Action Game. In this game, You can become a cute, innocent Pomeranian, make your master's home messy and dirty. "Will the master be angry with me?" Don't worry. Because you are a sweet doggie.
Why similar: Dogs 80.9% ★, Cute 5.3%, Action-Adventure 4.3%, Exploration 4%, Colorful 2%
- #50 Koira
68% matchVery Positive94% of 330 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: Dogs 60.3% ★, Wholesome 9.6% ★, Family Friendly 7.1%, Female Protagonist 5.9%, Exploration 5.1%
- #51 Everdream Valley
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 953 reviews2023
Dev: MooneatersPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A farming adventure with a dash of magic. Play solo or up to a 4-player coop. By day, restore your quaint farm into a summer paradise. Explore, raise crops, care for animals and rebuild your home. At night inhabit various creatures through your dreams and bring enchantment to the valley.
Why similar: Dogs 79.4% ★, Cute 6.1%, Exploration 5.2%, Colorful 3.8%, Multiplayer 2.9%
- #52 Goat Simulator 3
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 15,126 reviews2024
Dev: Coffee Stain NorthPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Pilgor's baaack! Gather your herd and venture forth into Goat Simulator 3; an all-new (at least on Steam), totally realistic, sandbox farmyard experience. Invite up to three friends in local or online co-op, create carnage as a team, or compete in mini-games and then not be friends anymore.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 14.4%, Cartoony 13.8%, Exploration 13.7%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Family Friendly 12.5%
- #53 Wobbly Life
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 34,136 reviews2025
Dev: RubberBandGames
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Wobbly Life is a vibrant open-world physics sandbox. Play with your friends online or in local co-op, with exciting jobs, mini games and wacky story missions. Earn cash to spend in the world on clothes, vehicles and houses. There is a whole Wobbly World out there to explore!
Why similar: Co-op 23.2%, Family Friendly 21.1%, Local Multiplayer 13.4%, Multiplayer 10.8%, Cute 10%
- #54 Cat Quest II
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,085 reviews2019
Dev: The GentlebrosPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Open-world action-RPG in a fantasy realm of cats and dogs. Sequel to the award-winning original, CAT QUEST II lets you play solo or with a friend, as both a cat and dog! Quest in a world filled with magic, defeat monsters and collect loot in a catventure like never before!
Why similar: Dogs 47.4% ★, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Cartoony 9.2%, Co-op 8.8%, Exploration 7.7%
- #55 DOGWALK
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,798 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: Dogs 59.3% ★, Wholesome 14.6% ★, Exploration 8%, Family Friendly 5.5%, Cute 4.7%
- #56 Pupperazzi: The Dog Photography Game
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 538 reviews2022
Dev: Sundae MonthPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Put your love for pups to the test - we have a bunch of dogs that need their photos taken, doggone it! Photograph and catalogue the finest (and derpiest) dogs to build your career, upgrade your camera, and discover new canines. WOOF.
Why similar: Dogs 59.8% ★, Family Friendly 12.7%, Cute 8.5%, Exploration 8.3%, Colorful 5.8%
- #57 Farewell North
65% matchVery Positive95% of 618 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: Dogs 70.4% ★, Family Friendly 7.3%, Exploration 5.5%, Action-Adventure 5.4%, Cute 5.3%
- #58 DreamWorks Spirit Lucky's Big Adventure
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 52 reviews2021
Dev: AHEARTFULOFGAMESPub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Explore the wild frontier with Lucky’s faithful mustang, Spirit, and best friends, Abigail and Pru. Where will friendship, and a mysterious treasure map lead you?
Why similar: Wholesome 16.8% ★, Cartoon 15.1%, Family Friendly 14.5%, Cartoony 13.1%, Female Protagonist 12%