Games Like Creatures of Ava

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: Wholesome 28.3% ★, Cozy 19.2%, Creature Collector 14.3%, Female Protagonist 7.5%, Action-Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures the conservationist spirit of the seed game, tasking you with saving local wildlife and restoring the environment through exploration.

Beasts of Maravilla Island is a 3D adventure game where you take on the role of a young wildlife photographer who traverses Maravilla Island's magical ecosystems to discover extraordinary creatures, learn their behaviors, and, most importantly, photograph their majesty.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.9%, Action-Adventure 21.2%, Exploration 18.4%, Cute 11.8%, Colorful 10%

Why You'll Like It: Like Creatures of Ava, this game focuses on exploring diverse ecosystems to document and interact with unique creatures in a non-violent, discovery-based way.

In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.6%, Emotional 19.2%, Sci-fi 16.3%, Cute 9.7%, Atmospheric 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric puzzle-adventure features a strong bond between the protagonist and a creature companion, set against a stunning, sci-fi backdrop.

Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures!

Why similar: Creature Collector 27.1%, Cozy 24.2%, Crafting 10.4%, Sci-fi 9%, Cute 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on cleaning up an ocean planet and caring for cute, aquatic creatures, matching the wholesome environmental restoration themes of the seed game.

The Gunk is an action-adventure game in which you play as Rani, part of our duo of gritty space haulers. As they’re struggling to bring in funds, they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. They came in search of valuable resources, and it looks like they’ve hit the jackpot…

Why similar: Space 20.8%, Sci-fi 15.4%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Exploration 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: You play as an explorer cleaning up a corrupted alien planet, which directly parallels the core mission of healing the ecosystems in Creatures of Ava.

Catch mysterious living snacks and feed them to your friends in this unusual island adventure!

Why similar: Creature Collector 47.4%, Cartoony 10%, Exploration 8.9%, Cute 7.5%, Story Rich 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong creature-collection mechanic set on a mysterious, vibrant island with a sci-fi narrative that mirrors the discovery elements of Ava.

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 28.9%, Female Protagonist 23.1%, Atmospheric 15.2%, Adventure 14.7%, Colorful 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: This visually stunning adventure emphasizes a deep, emotional bond between the protagonist and a creature, set within a world struggling against corruption.

Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements.

Why similar: Wholesome 53.3% ★, Exploration 11.2%, Cute 8.1%, Colorful 7.7%, Atmospheric 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It combines world-building and nature restoration, allowing you to nurture a dying world back to life through exploration and care.

From a world in ruins to a world in bloom. This serene management game lets you explore an alien planet where things have gone amiss. Harness the power of plants to restore the environment and build a flourishing community with your crewmates.

Why similar: Cozy 30.7%, Crafting 21.1%, Exploration 9.3%, Sci-fi 8.3%, Story Rich 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: You explore a ruined, alien world and work to restore its flora and fauna, capturing the same hopeful, restorative gameplay loop.

A Tropical Open-World adventure. Climb, glide, swim, and sail your boat around a beautiful archipelago in this physics-driven sandbox. Take control of any animal or object you can find, and Jam on your fully playable Ukulele.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 35%, Exploration 18.2%, Colorful 14.2%, Cute 10.7%, Adventure 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: The soul-jumping mechanic allows you to inhabit animals and objects, offering a unique way to explore and interact with nature similar to the taming mechanics in Ava.

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: Wholesome 31.9% ★, Cozy 21.9%, Emotional 10.7%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Exploration 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: You explore a beautiful, ruined world by shifting into the forms of various animals, emphasizing a deep connection to nature and wildlife.

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 43.2% ★, Cozy 31.8%, Cute 7.4%, Colorful 5.9%, Action-Adventure 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A purely wholesome, exploration-focused adventure that prioritizes joy and discovery, perfect for fans of the cozy side of Creatures of Ava.

Creature Keeper is an action-adventure RPG where you Befriend Creatures and fight alongside them in real time. Explore a mysterious world and uncover the truth behind a strange sickness spreading across the land. Power up your team, fill out your Bestiary, and embark on your journey of destiny!

Why similar: Creature Collector 40%, Crafting 20%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Exploration 10.5%, Cute 8%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG focuses heavily on befriending and training creatures, providing a more combat-oriented but still creature-centric experience.

Ikonei Island is yours to discover! Explore and gather resources. Farm the land, craft tools and gear, and build your base or a cozy home. Befriend magical creatures and fight monsters with your friends or solo!

Why similar: Wholesome 28.8% ★, Creature Collector 16.6%, Cozy 16%, Crafting 10.2%, Cartoony 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features creature taming and island exploration in a cozy, stylized setting that feels very similar to the gameplay loop of the seed game.

Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.

Why similar: Cute 25.2%, Exploration 25.1%, Colorful 14.9%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Adventure 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential creature-collection game that tasks you with exploring an alien planet and managing the needs of the various creatures you encounter.

Your spaceship crashed on an alien planet. Explore, salvage, craft, trade, manage and upgrade your way back home!

Why similar: Crafting 19%, Space 16.2%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Exploration 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, exploration-heavy game where you interact with the environment and its inhabitants, perfect for those who enjoy the slower pace of Ava.

Welcome to your Critter Café! Rescue and bond with adorable, fantasy critters in need of your help and build a new home together. Design and run your own café, care for your critters, uncover the secrets of mysterious portals, and create a wholesome café for all to enjoy!

Why similar: Wholesome 27.6% ★, Creature Collector 27.3%, Cozy 23%, Exploration 7.6%, Cute 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on rescuing and caring for magical creatures, emphasizing the same nurturing gameplay found in the seed game.

Ooblets is a relaxing and offbeat farming, town life, and creature collection game. Manage your farm, grow and train your ooblets, explore strange lands, and have dance-offs!

Why similar: Creature Collector 44.4%, Crafting 22.6%, Exploration 11%, Cute 8.8%, Colorful 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends creature collection with cozy life-sim elements, offering a lighthearted and charming approach to interacting with a variety of unique critters.

Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.1%, Sci-fi 20.5%, Exploration 18.4%, Story Rich 12.8%, Atmospheric 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: While less focused on creatures, its emphasis on open-world exploration, discovery, and a distinct, artistic atmosphere aligns well with the feel of Ava.

"A cozy exploration adventure where you journey across vibrant, hand-drawn planets, collecting discoveries to turn into stickers with your magical, upgradable Holobook. All woven into a heartfelt, engaging story about confronting a spreading darkness. "

Why similar: Wholesome 32.9% ★, Cozy 23.9%, Space 11.9%, Exploration 7.8%, Cartoony 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This wholesome adventure game emphasizes exploration and cozy interactions, mirroring the gentle pace of the seed game.

Enter the world of Mutter Island as Sylvie, a newfound witch with the ability to grow magical Critters. Restore the island, welcome the unwelcome, and uncover the mystery of Sylvie's past!

Why similar: Creature Collector 24%, Cozy 23.5%, Crafting 13.9%, Cartoony 7.9%, Exploration 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It combines farming and creature-raising in a cozy, magical setting, appealing to players who enjoy the creature-nurturing aspects of Ava.

Discover the wild planet Ankora and explore freely around this mysterious world full of promise and danger. Craft different tools, build structures and terraform yourself a new home in this cute-as-heck survival game.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.3%, Crafting 18.8%, Exploration 12.3%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Colorful 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-adventure game featuring a female protagonist exploring a colorful, alien planet, which shares many thematic similarities with Ava.

Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.

Why similar: Emotional 20.6%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Exploration 14.1%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric adventure focuses on guiding a herd of creatures through a beautiful landscape, emphasizing the bond between the player and the animals.

An action adventure about a ghost’s journey through the afterlife. Possess enemies and the environment and fend off hostile spirits in pursuit of starry fragments from a past life.

Why similar: Wholesome 33.3% ★, Cozy 19.8%, Emotional 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Exploration 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its hand-drawn aesthetic and focus on exploration and puzzle-solving create a cozy, atmospheric experience that feels like a natural companion to Ava.

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 21.4%, Exploration 17.3%, Cute 13.7%, Colorful 12.2%, Story Rich 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: This exploration-focused game emphasizes the beauty of nature and the discovery of a world, fitting the cozy and wholesome vibe of the seed game.

A cinematic gaming experience. Play as an animal in the spiritual realm. Explore a magical world. Collect Essence and find Artifacts. Journey across seven majestic landscapes and witness the emotional story of a family as they tackle the challenges ahead of them.

Why similar: Wholesome 34.9% ★, Cozy 21.4%, Lore-Rich 11.3%, Exploration 7.3%, Action-Adventure 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: You play as a spirit animal exploring a vast, beautiful world, focusing on the joy of movement and environmental discovery.

Morphite is a casual atmospheric FPS, inspired by the classics. Research plants and animals, battle hostile entities, and unravel a mystery surrounding a rare material called Morphite.

Why similar: Space 37.3%, Female Protagonist 23.5%, Adventure 20.7%, Action 18.5%

Why You'll Like It: This sci-fi exploration game features a female protagonist traversing various planets, capturing the space-faring adventure aspect of the seed game.

A musical platforming adventure with an emotional story. Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around the world. Along the way you'll explore, solve puzzles, and meet a huge cast of characters!

Why similar: Emotional 30.5%, Story Rich 13.8%, Cute 12.7%, Colorful 12.7%, Adventure 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: This musical adventure emphasizes kindness and communication over violence, matching the wholesome, empathetic tone of the seed game.

Control a herd of charming creatures called Trebhum and explore an unforgettable alien world filled with exotic lifeforms and surreal environments. Discover dozens of mutations to overcome puzzles, explore new biomes, and survive on a dangerous planet.

Why similar: Exploration 18.7%, Action-Adventure 18.7%, Story Rich 13.7%, Cute 11.9%, Colorful 11.8%

Seed of Life is an epic adventure game about the persistence of life. You're Cora, the last known survivor of Lumia, a dying planet. Your only hope to save your homeworld is to activate the Seed of Life and rekindle the sun once again. Will you be the light that conquers the darkness?

Why similar: Emotional 19.4%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Sci-fi 13.9%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Exploration 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action-adventure set on a dying planet where you must use your abilities to restore life, mirroring the core premise of the seed game.

Venture out into the Emberlands and uncover an ever-changing world filled with surprising encounters and mystical creatures! Save villagers who got lost in the Miasma, collect resources and rebuild your village to create a safe haven for your people.

Why similar: Wholesome 38.2% ★, Cozy 27.7%, Exploration 8.2%, Cartoony 7.7%, Cute 6.4%

A Planet Full of Cats is a hidden object adventure with metroidvania-style exploration in true Devcats fashion. Explore diverse biomes, unlock new powers and uncover ancient secrets!

Why similar: Wholesome 36.1% ★, Cozy 24.7%, Creature Collector 13.8%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Exploration 6.8%

Restore your town as you run, jump and dash through cozy locales while helping lovable townsfolk! Become immersed in a tight-knit community of animals and robots while becoming the town hero in this heart-warming solarpunk adventure.

Why similar: Wholesome 44% ★, Cozy 26.2%, Exploration 9.9%, Cute 6.5%, Colorful 5.6%

Embark on a wholesome adventure to save The Grove! Forage resources, combat the invasive Rot, and restore the community. Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor in this charming action-RPG starring a grape.

Why similar: Cozy 35.4%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Exploration 11.3%, Cute 9%, Colorful 8%

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: Wholesome 30.8% ★, Creature Collector 20.8%, Cozy 20.7%, Emotional 11.4%, Story Rich 4.3%

Awita: Journey of Hope is a captivating side-scrolling metroidvania game that follows the remarkable journey of a courageous girl determined to rescue her village from the clutches of a devastating epidemic.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.8%, Exploration 20.5%, Cute 11.9%, Story Rich 11.8%, Atmospheric 11%

Slap your way across a vibrant world where interstellar friendships are the key to your survival. Befriend eccentric aliens, craft bizarre weaponry, and stick it to the man in this sequel to the award-winning Action RPG Crashlands.

Why similar: Cozy 32.6%, Crafting 15.8%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Story Rich 6.8%

Embark on a galactic journey in Cubic Odyssey, an open-world adventure where you explore vibrant planets, craft tools, build vehicles, and fight the Red Darkness. Uncover ancient mysteries, and shape a universe full of life, danger, and limitless possibilities!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 27.8%, Sci-fi 27.5%, Space 13%, Crafting 12.7%, Exploration 8.9%

Take care of your own island and sail with your boat in this cozy farming adventure! Relax and unwind exploring a tropical archipelago or harvesting your own crops while helping others. Discover the story of Summer in Mara, with farming, crafting and exploring mechanics.

Why similar: Wholesome 30.1% ★, Cozy 22.6%, Crafting 12.4%, Emotional 9%, Female Protagonist 7.4%

✉️ Become a living letter and find your way to the one who still waits for you! Fly, sail, roll, solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and travel through time and continents in this adventure platformer!😸

Why similar: Wholesome 34.6% ★, Cozy 24.4%, Emotional 10.5%, Action-Adventure 8%, Cute 5.7%

Explore a stunning open-world filled with majestic creatures and quirky characters. Nurture the barren land into vibrant ecosystems and flex your creativity as you build a thriving civilization in balance with nature.

Why similar: Creature Collector 36.4%, Cozy 24.5%, Crafting 18.1%, Exploration 8.2%, Adventure 4.3%

Yaoling: Mythical Journey is a creature collecting Eastern fantasy RPG featuring an world filled with rich stories and unique Yaolings. Tasked to uncover a mysterious evil, you embark on a journey with your Yaolings, forming new friendships, engage in intense battles, and face countless challenges!

Why similar: Creature Collector 33.8%, Cozy 22.5%, Crafting 15.1%, Exploration 7.9%, Cute 6.8%

Bond with a baby falcon and go on an adventure. Falcon Age is a first-person, single-player action adventure where you’ll play as Ara in her fight to reclaim her cultural legacy in the lost art of falcon hunting against a force of automated colonizers.

Why similar: Crafting 22.4%, Sci-fi 14.7%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Exploration 12.6%, Cute 10%

Customise and manage your train, tend to quirky passengers, gather resources, craft decorations, and upgrade your conductors style all accompanied by soft lo-fi tunes. Become a conductor and save your hometown Barrenpyre from environmental disaster!

Why similar: Wholesome 31% ★, Cozy 25.7%, Crafting 15.9%, Exploration 5.8%, Cute 5.4%

Forage, explore, tame, and wrangle your adorable companions in this beautiful first-person, virtual-pet, adventure game!

Why similar: Creature Collector 49.5%, Exploration 12.5%, Cute 10.1%, Colorful 9.1%, Atmospheric 5.7%

🌿 The Last Shores is a chill solar-punk adventure. Clean, explore, and uncover the secrets of a forgotten island while restoring its lost harmony. 🏝️✨

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.1%, Action-Adventure 17.8%, Exploration 14%, Cute 9.5%, Sci-fi 9.4%

Transform a desolate sky island into a vibrant sanctuary. Using your enchanted crook, cultivate your garden, befriend quirky creatures, build a home, and unlock secrets along the way. Each choice adds a personal touch to your unique Skystead Ranch!

Why similar: Creature Collector 39.5%, Cozy 33.3%, Crafting 18.6%, Adventure 4.7%, Casual 3.9%

As the last mother fox on Earth, your cubs need all your care to survive in a merciless world that slowly destroys itself. You have to help them, teach them and save them. And you should never forget that extinction is forever – in the real world and in this 2023 BAFTA award winning experience.

Why similar: Emotional 27%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Exploration 12.7%, Cute 10.7%, Atmospheric 9.6%

Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 23.7%, Sci-fi 20.1%, Adventure 13%, Action 12.2%, Female Protagonist 11.3%

A creature-scanning metroidvania. Explore an ancient paradise before it's lost forever. Study the EMUUROM creatures, document your findings in the EMUUDEX, and use what you learn to unlock new paths.

Why similar: Creature Collector 48.7%, Exploration 15%, Atmospheric 8%, Cute 7.9%, Colorful 7.4%

Surf the waters of a submerged city! Unravel the past, save the islanders from mysterious sea monsters and discover secrets hidden under the surface.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 27.3%, Cartoony 23.2%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Colorful 12.9%, Adventure 10.5%

Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.1%, Lore-Rich 27.3%, Exploration 23.1%, Adventure 7.4%, Action 5.7%

Discover the magic and lore of the Alps in this acclaimed Action Adventure. Forge relationships with locals to help you solve puzzles, battle monsters and uncover secrets of the legendary Dungeons of Hinterberg!

Why similar: Wholesome 39.6% ★, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Exploration 10.7%, Story Rich 6.3%

Escape everyday stress and start a new life in Clover Town! With adorable blob creatures by your side, you’ll farm, make new friends, and explore uncharted lands. Will you find love, or become the greatest blob trainer? Your story is yours to shape!

Why similar: Wholesome 26.3% ★, Creature Collector 22.9%, Cozy 18%, Crafting 12.9%, Exploration 6%

Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.2%, Story Rich 16.7%, Cute 13.7%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Adventure 9.7%

Starshifter is a game about shapeshifting, desert animals, and finding your place.

Why similar: Cute 21.2%, Colorful 17.6%, Exploration 17%, Adventure 16.1%, Story Rich 15.4%

In this story-based adventure, play as a tiny sugar glider in your very own nature documentary. Glide among the trees, fight dangerous predators, and explore beautiful environments as you embark on a high-flying journey to save your family.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 22.2%, Exploration 18.1%, Cute 13.2%, Colorful 11.9%, Story Rich 11.7%

Start an epic world-building adventure with Nekokami! Architect beautiful, peaceful worlds in a far-future universe ruled by Cats. Befriend wondrous yet whimsical spirits of nature. Restore and manage extinct Humans. With Cats in charge, what could POSSIBLY go wrong?

Why similar: Cozy 45.1%, Cute 16.7%, Colorful 15.5%, Story Rich 14.3%, Casual 4.5%

LIVE like a LATIN COWBOY as you EXPLORE, HELP others, and bring HARMONY between HUMANS and MYSTICAL BEINGS in a RELAXING COZY ADVENTURE.

Why similar: Cozy 38%, Crafting 21.3%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Colorful 8%, Exploration 7.7%

Explore a strange planet, collect the creatures you find, and then shape-shift into them to expand your world. Build your own path, chat with the locals, and discover the planets sprawling secrets in this quirky metroidvania platformer.

Why similar: Exploration 28.9%, Cute 19.4%, Colorful 15.3%, Adventure 13.2%, Casual 10.1%