- #1 Danchi Days
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: sandy powderPub: Analgesic Productions
Windows · Mac
A slice-of-life adventure with a comedic-yet-bittersweet story set in a 2000s Japanese neighborhood! Play as 12-year-old Hoshino, revive a summer festival, reconnect with neighbors, and uncover truths about her grandma living with dementia.
Why similar: Wholesome 17.6%, Minigames 17.1% ★, Narrative 16.8% ★, Cozy 11.7%, Emotional 9%
- #2 NAIRI: Rising Tide
96% matchVery Positive100% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: HomeBearStudio
Windows
A hand-drawn adventure blending visual novel storytelling with point-and-click puzzles. Explore the corrupt oasis city of Shirin as an apocalyptic prophecy looms. Meet unforgettable characters, craft solutions with your Tool Belt, and unravel intricate puzzle-dungeons.
Why similar: Wholesome 13.8%, Narrative 13.4% ★, Cozy 11.7%, Emotional 9.4%, Dialogue Heavy 9.4%
- #3 Held
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sense of Games Inc.
Windows
A short interactive story about parenthood.
Why similar: Narrative 22.8% ★, Wholesome 17.5%, Cozy 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Emotional 10.6%
- #4 Buru and The Old People
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Elfcat Studio
Windows
A narrative adventure where you take on the role of Buru, a retired thief who agrees to one last job... Chat with quirky locals, encounter D&D inspired mini-games, and try to uncover the truth before it’s too late in this short story about the connection between the characters and the land.
Why similar: Narrative 29.5% ★, Wholesome 14.6%, Cozy 11.6%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Dialogue Heavy 7.6%
- #5 Mama
94% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Pat-o-Logic Studio
Windows · Mac
An emotional narrative point-and-click about a daughter caring for her mother as dementia reshapes their bond. Explore heartfelt conversations, fragmented memories, and story-driven puzzles on a journey of caregiving and learning to let go.
Why similar: Wholesome 19.6%, Narrative 18.5% ★, Cozy 12.8%, Emotional 10.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.4%
- #6 Sips and Sonnets
94% matchVery Positive100% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: Blue Tango Street
Windows · Mac · Linux
Run a tea shop in the British countryside in this heartfelt visual novel voiced by Bethan Dixon Bate (Baldur's Gate 3) and Lenval Brown (Disco Elysium). Play as Ms Meadows as she prepares for her best friend’s long-awaited visit. Brew tea, listen to customers’ stories, and craft poems.
Why similar: Minigames 18% ★, Dialogue Heavy 13%, Emotional 10.5%, Wholesome 10.1%, Visual Novel 9.3%
- #7 Walk The Frog
93% matchVery Positive95% of 112 reviews2026
Dev: Walk The Frog
Windows · Mac
Guide Froggo through a world on sticky notes and relax while solving the puzzle of his journey home to find his best friend Buddy. Meet quirky animal friends, solve satisfying puzzles, help one another and relax in this cozy and heartwarming adventure with an intuitive drag-and-drop puzzle style.
Why similar: Wholesome 20.9%, Narrative 20.5% ★, Cozy 17.4%, Hand-drawn 8.1%, Visual Novel 7.4%
- #8 Beastfolk Barber
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Safe Flight GamesPub: SIGONO INC.
Windows · Mac
You're a barber in a city full of beastfolk. Chat with your customers, style their look, help them see something new in the mirror... and in themselves.
Why similar: Narrative 16.9% ★, Dialogue Heavy 15.5%, Cozy 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Visual Novel 8.8%
- #9 Coffee Talk Tokyo
91% matchVery Positive90% of 524 reviews2026
Dev: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Coffee Talk Tokyo is the newest entry in the beloved series, set in a late-night café in Tokyo. Brew drinks, meet humans and yōkai, and experience heartfelt stories in a cozy, story-rich world.
Why similar: Narrative 20.3% ★, Cozy 16.9%, Dialogue Heavy 12.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%, Visual Novel 8.8%
- #10 Anemorie
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: InnGamez StudioPub: Catoptric Games
Windows
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: Narrative 20.9% ★, Cozy 14.4%, Supernatural 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 8.9%, Emotional 8.6%
- #11 Tails Noir Preludes
90% matchVery Positive91% of 309 reviews2023
Dev: EggnutPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Tails Noir Preludes is a post-noir narrative adventure with branching choices. It is an intertwined series of vignettes about change, circumstance, and consequence. Guide four characters through formative moments in their lives in a dystopian Vancouver inhabited by anthropomorphic animals.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 19.1%, Narrative 12.9% ★, Visual Novel 11.6%, Emotional 10.3%, Interactive Fiction 9.8%
- #12 Soup Weather
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Brie HealyPub: beembag
Windows · Mac
A short narrative exploration game in which you play as Bean, an unemployed, 20-something, smart-ass. Wander around town, play mini games, feed the geese, and get to know the neighbours as Bean’s sanity begins to slip...
Why similar: Narrative 32.3% ★, Minigames 24.9% ★, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Emotional 9.1%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #13 Button City
89% matchVery Positive92% of 177 reviews2021
Dev: Subliminal
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Button City is a cozy narrative adventure game about a fox and his friends banding together to save their local arcade! Explore a diorama world, play exciting arcade games, complete quirky quests and meet cute animal friends.
Why similar: Minigames 19.8% ★, Narrative 19.6% ★, Wholesome 18.3%, Cozy 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 8%
- #14 Pelican Post
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shoreside StudioPub: MAGIC Spell Studios
Windows
Pelican Post is a cozy narrative game about building community by delivering mail to a town of charming characters. As Port Pleasant's mailman, you'll get to know the townsfolk and make a difference in their lives.
Why similar: Narrative 29.4% ★, Cozy 19.5%, Dialogue Heavy 16.5%, Interactive Fiction 8.5%, Story Rich 7%
- #15 Wayward Strand
88% matchVery Positive94% of 108 reviews2022
Dev: ghost pattern
Windows
Wayward Strand is a heartfelt story told in a curious way. Hop aboard an airborne hospital and meet its fully-voiced cast of eclectic characters. As time passes for everyone on board, explore the interwoven lives of the patients and staff; discover something new on each and every playthrough.
Why similar: Wholesome 19.2%, Narrative 17.2% ★, Cozy 13.6%, Dialogue Heavy 10.8%, Emotional 9.8%
- #16 Winter Heat
86% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Yuri Kissaten
Windows · Mac · Linux
Javi lives in Santiago, and Shio lives in Kyoto. They're best friends over the internet, until one fateful December changes their lives forever. A narrative game about long-distance love that takes place over chats, video calls, and social media apps.
Why similar: Minigames 24.4% ★, Narrative 19.9% ★, Dialogue Heavy 10.3%, Emotional 9.8%, Visual Novel 8.5%
- #17 White Cat Town Mystery
86% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Cozy Creative Games
Windows · Mac
White Cat Town Mystery is a visual novel/adventure game about an anthropomorphic cat named Lumi. Help him explore atmospheric and magical town, meet old friends again, make hard choices, and go through supernatural challenges. What you choose decides the fate of the town—and Lumi himself!
Why similar: Narrative 21.1% ★, Wholesome 21%, Cozy 15.7%, Dialogue Heavy 12%, Visual Novel 8.2%
- #18 Irene. The Window
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Right Words
Windows
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 18.9%, Dialogue Heavy 16%, Emotional 10.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%, Visual Novel 9.4%
- #19 Asfalia: The Cranky Volcano
85% matchVery Positive95% of 101 reviews2023
Dev: Funtomata
Windows · Mac
In this moving and whimsical adventure game, explore Asfalia, a magical world threatened by a volcano. Join Charlie as you meet amazing characters, solve fun puzzles, and collect beautiful stickers along the way! A captivating story-driven game suitable for all ages.
Why similar: Narrative 20.5% ★, Cozy 13.8%, Wholesome 13.1%, Emotional 10.5%, Hand-drawn 9.9%
- #20 Dordogne
84% matchVery Positive92% of 1,612 reviews2023
Dev: UN JE NE SAIS QUOIPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Narrative 26.2% ★, Wholesome 23.6%, Emotional 11.1%, Hand-drawn 7.5%, Female Protagonist 6.8%
- #21 Afterglow Bytes: Reverie by the Shore
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Engram Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Run a cozy izakaya in futuristic Bali. Grill skewers, serve patrons, help wandering spirits, and manage supplies to keep your evening haven alive. Every night tells a new story.
Why similar: Wholesome 21.3%, Cozy 18.8%, Narrative 15.2% ★, Dialogue Heavy 11.3%, Emotional 9.2%
- #22 Stories of Blossom
83% matchPositive92% of 25 reviews2023
Dev: Soft Leaf Studios
Windows
An accessible point and click adventure that joins Clara as she brings to life three short tales told by her nurturing grandfather. Explore storybook illustrations, become friends with cute creatures found in odd situations, and help solve their problems.
Why similar: Wholesome 24.8%, Narrative 19.4% ★, Cozy 14.4%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Female Protagonist 7.6%
- #23 WYRMHALL: Brush and Banter
81% matchVery Positive98% of 211 reviews2025
Dev: Leafy Games
Windows
Meet quirky characters and clean strange artifacts in this short cozy comedy game. From an enchanted teacup to a cursed skull with a chip on its shoulder, each item and client brings new twists and surprises.
Why similar: Wholesome 26.1%, Dialogue Heavy 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Cozy 10.1%, Visual Novel 9.7%
- #24 Soup's Tail
81% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Super Sandwich Games LLC
Windows
Find out what it means to be dead. Explore the mystery of the afterlife, meet new characters, pet the cat, find cards, and earn collectables in this single player, narrative-driven game. As the story unfolds, play cards with those you meet along the way.
Why similar: Narrative 21.6% ★, Dialogue Heavy 12.3%, Supernatural 12%, Emotional 10%, Hand-drawn 9.9%
- #25 Oh Apollo!
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blue Backpack
Windows
A hilarious cozy oracle sim set in ancient Greece! Tell (and shape!) the future, befriend a sassy God, and restore your temple back to former glory.
Why similar: Narrative 20.5% ★, Cozy 15.8%, Wholesome 15.4%, Dialogue Heavy 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 6.7%
- #26 Omurice Next Time
80% matchPositive100% of 40 reviews2024
Dev: Griffin CyanPub: MediBang Games
Windows
Finn and Gray have been together for five years now. Two men, simple living, and their biggest hobby is just eating for fun. Explore their husband & husband life, joy and love, hopes and dreams, and casual awkwardness and embarrassment in this slice of life interactive storybook.
Why similar: Wholesome 24.8%, Cozy 20.9%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Hand-drawn 9%, Dialogue Heavy 8.3%
- #27 Good Lord! Everyone at the Reunion For My Religious All-Girls School Is a Trans Man... And They're Hot?!
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 66 reviews2025
Dev: tofurocksPub: Project Ensō
Windows · Mac · Linux
Are you really the only woman at the ten year reunion for your religious all-girls high school?! Catch up with your old graduating class and maybe learn a thing or two about yourself in a hilarious weekend romp at a posh vineyard. What could possibly go wrong?
Why similar: Narrative 22% ★, Cozy 16.5%, Dialogue Heavy 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%, Visual Novel 7.7%
- #28 NAIRI: Tower of Shirin
82% matchVery Positive85% of 548 reviews2018
Dev: HomeBearStudio
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
A hand-drawn adventure blending visual novel storytelling with point-and-click puzzles. Explore a vibrant yet dangerous oasis city where humans and animals live side by side. Meet unforgettable characters, trade and combine quirky items, and solve challenging puzzle-dungeons filled with mystery.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 13.9%, Wholesome 12.9%, Emotional 10.9%, Cozy 10.9%, Hand-drawn 10.8%
- #29 Helen
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Eternal DreamPub: Rolling Glory Jam
Windows
A mysterious origami letter pulls Helen from her routine, sparking a journey of self-discovery. As a violinist content creator balancing a day job, Helen faces life’s challenges while reflecting through journaling. Explore the town, meet others, and find gratitude in this cozy narrative adventure.
Why similar: Wholesome 18.7%, Narrative 17.1% ★, Interactive Fiction 11.7%, Visual Novel 9.2%, Female Protagonist 8.7%
- #30 Anxiety Arcade
78% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Closed Forum
Windows
Anxiety Arcade is a short, surreal narrative game about living with anxiety — and how it feels when your own thoughts turn into puzzles.
Why similar: Wholesome 34.4%, Narrative 32% ★, Emotional 14.1%, Minigames 11.6% ★, 2D 2.8%
- #31 The August Before: Chapter One
77% matchVery Positive93% of 556 reviews2025
Dev: Silly Little GamesPub: Catoptric Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 41%
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 25.1%, Wholesome 21.8%, Emotional 13%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Relaxing 6.9%
- #32 Steps
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Glueplant Games
Windows
Embark on a narrative puzzle-adventure in a world made of blocks. Play as a block on a quest to find your place, meet other blocks on their journeys, and help them shape their stories. Explore hidden areas, discover treasures, and unlock abilities that open new paths in every level!
Why similar: Narrative 35.4% ★, Wholesome 27.2%, Emotional 8.9%, Cozy 8.3%, Cute 4.7%
- #33 Grems
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Grem Games
Windows
Explore a cozy hand-drawn world where you use your camera to connect with quirky aliens called Grems. Each Grem has something unique to say about what you've captured, so gift your photos to build relationships and make new friends!
Why similar: Wholesome 29%, Cozy 19.6%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Relaxing 7.8%, Interactive Fiction 7%
- #34 In Your Books
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Underhill
Windows
In Your Books is a short adventure game where you play the granddaughter of a bookseller. After her disappearance you'll have to take the place of your grandmother. Recommend books, learn to know the locals, solve secret mechanisms and discover where she left.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 17.8%, Cozy 15.7%, Emotional 13%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Hand-drawn 10%
- #35 Fireside Feelings
74% matchVery Positive97% of 294 reviews2025
Dev: Team Empreintes
Windows
Share your thoughts and discover those shared by others, in Fireside Feelings. Gather around the welcoming warmth of the campfire and take part in conversations between real people separated in space and time. Sometimes, we all need a good talk under the stars.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 26.5%, Cozy 17.5%, Wholesome 13.9%, Emotional 10.4%, Hand-drawn 8.2%
- #36 Gibbon: Beyond the Trees
76% matchVery Positive89% of 574 reviews2022
Dev: Broken Rules
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Master the gibbon’s art of movement with a unique moveset that lets you swing, slide and somersault through a lush jungle canopy, and experience a free-flowing story of family and survival as you search for a home that may be lost forever.
Why similar: Narrative 23.4% ★, Wholesome 21.2%, Cozy 16.4%, Emotional 10.8%, Hand-drawn 6.6%
- #37 Bluegrass: Mindfulness Simulator
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oases.Quest
Windows · Mac
A novel game with cozy rhythm simulation. Tap, hold, and sync with ambient ASMR to advance Linda's story amid inner turmoil. Are you ready to live Linda's journey for inner peace across the Appalachian Mountains? Listen close. Embrace chaos. Unfold calm.
Why similar: Cozy 19.3%, Narrative 18.1% ★, Interactive Fiction 10.7%, Visual Novel 9.2%, Hand-drawn 8.8%
- #38 Beacon Pines
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,465 reviews2022
Dev: Hiding SpotPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.7 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: Cozy 22.1%, Emotional 15%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Hand-drawn 7.9%
- #39 The Bear - A Story from the World of Gra
73% matchVery Positive100% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: Mucks! Games
Windows
Home is where the stars are. An interactive bedtime story, for anyone who needs one. Take the bear and the little one on a deeply meaningful journey, as you experience stories of togetherness, of letting go and of finding a place you belong.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.7%, Visual Novel 12%, Hand-drawn 11%, Story Rich 9.3%, Emotional 9.2%
- #40 The Blue Cat
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Devcats
Windows · Linux
A little girl finds a cat and learns about love and compassion.
Why similar: Wholesome 26.1%, Cozy 15.3%, Emotional 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Hand-drawn 8%
- #41 Grandma's Little Store
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yahallo GamesPub: Game Makers Myanmar
Windows
Run a cozy store as a grandma in a forgotten town where the living and the dead collide. Grow your shop by serving customers, fulfilling requests, and managing daily life. Talk to townsfolk and wandering spirits, hear their stories, and help them find purpose and peace.
Why similar: Narrative 22.8% ★, Cozy 16.7%, Dialogue Heavy 12.9%, Emotional 12%, Supernatural 10%
- #42 Sunset Drive
72% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: Klapanom Games
Windows
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 19.2%, Dialogue Heavy 16%, Emotional 12.5%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Visual Novel 10.3%
- #43 Alight
71% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Without Fail
Windows
Photograph birds, decorate your lighthouse, and find companionable peace in Alight, a heartfelt cozy adventure about aging and absence
Why similar: Cozy 24%, Emotional 19.2%, Hand-drawn 13%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.2%
- #44 Waning Flowers of a World Eternal - The Rainbow Appears After Flowering Rain
70% matchVery Positive97% of 328 reviews2025
Dev: SWEET&TEAPub: Shiravune
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 28.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Is one life worth the price of another? A bittersweet visual novel about life and death, trust and bonds, and promises made. Brought to you by popular Japanese bishojo game developer SWEET&TEA. Winner of the Moe Game Awards 2016's "New Brand Award"!
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 18.9%, Emotional 16.6%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%, Relaxing 8.9%
- #45 A Week in Paradise
70% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2026
Dev: EtrikiaPub: Soft Serve Games
Windows · Linux
A Week in Paradise is a narrative mystery where you find yourself in a bar called Paradise. Have a drink each night with its mysterious regular and discover how deeply your stories connect. Hunt down clues in your dreams to find out why you end up here every day, and what keeps you coming back.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 15.1%, Narrative 14.7% ★, Supernatural 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.5%, Visual Novel 10.3%
- #46 Undusted: Letters from the Past
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,826 reviews2025
Dev: 5minlab Corp.Pub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Undusted: Letters from the Past is a casual game in which you clean and restore dirty items. What is her story as she returns to a long-neglected house? Enjoy the satisfying audiovisuals featuring sensually designed sounds and graphics.
Why similar: Wholesome 23.5%, Cozy 20.7%, Visual Novel 8.9%, Interactive Fiction 8.8%, Emotional 8.4%
- #47 The Forgotten Ones
71% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Blazing Soft
Windows
Leidy dreamed of the city, she never imagined violence would force her there. In this 90s narrative adventure, explore streets and interiors, inspect traces people left behind, hear conflicting family memories, and reconstruct meaningful objects by hand while restoring what violence left unfinished.
Why similar: Narrative 35.6% ★, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Dialogue Heavy 12.9%, Emotional 12.3%, Female Protagonist 7.2%
- #48 Love, Ghostie
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 651 reviews2024
Dev: Janbeh Games, LLC
Windows · Mac
Become a wholesome ghost matchmaker and grow relationships between the manor’s residents! Gift items to lift their spirits, set them up on dates, and watch love bloom! Discover cute romances with a unique story between every pair of residents! How will love blossom in your manor?
Why similar: Wholesome 23.4%, Cozy 18.8%, Supernatural 11.8%, Visual Novel 9.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.1%
- #49 The Afterlife Cafe
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Guava Pixel Studios
Windows · Linux
Travel to the world of the dead, whose stories encourage reflection on life. Chat with spirits, brew drinks to suit your mood, and bond with the people who run the afterlife cafes. In this urban sci-fi fantasy visual novel, your choices impact the living, the departed, and your own path forward.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 18.7%, Supernatural 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Cozy 9.9%
- #50 memories
71% matchVery Positive94% of 1,557 reviews2023
Dev: guiyyuPub: Spookulele Games
Windows · Mac
memories is a sapphic visual novel dress-up game where clothes are linked to painful memories of a failed relationship.
Why similar: Narrative 17.5% ★, Wholesome 15.2%, Emotional 15%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Cozy 9.7%
- #51 Best Month Ever!
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 208 reviews2022
Dev: Warsaw Film School Video Game & Film Production StudioPub: Klabater
Windows
🚗 Take part in a roller coaster of emotions with Louise embarking on a road trip of a lifetime through the late 1960s USA, trying to show her son Mitch how to navigate the often cruel modern world. Your choices matter! ✅
Why similar: Wholesome 21.3%, Narrative 19.1% ★, Emotional 18.1%, Supernatural 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 8.5%
- #52 Astronook
68% matchPositive98% of 40 reviews2026
Dev: FrozenYetiGames
Windows · Mac
An astronomy game where you can explore space from the comfort of your study. Map out constellations, photograph planets and discover the hidden wonders of space.
Why similar: Narrative 24.6% ★, Wholesome 24.3%, Cozy 24.1%, Relaxing 10%, Atmospheric 6%
- #53 What We Bring
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Midnight Tea Club
Windows
What We Bring is a cozy puzzle game about the objects that shape a life. Organize, sort, and pack through the years, choosing what items to carry forward. The items you keep shape the character’s future, influencing the path they take in a branching narrative story.
Why similar: Wholesome 21.7%, Cozy 20.1%, Narrative 15.9% ★, Hand-drawn 8.2%, Relaxing 6.7%
- #54 The August Before
67% matchVery Positive91% of 353 reviews2025
Dev: Silly Little GamesPub: Catoptric Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Wholesome 26.5%, Cozy 18.6%, Emotional 13.8%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Relaxing 7.5%
- #55 Leafing Home
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: Hot Fingers Interactive
Windows
Embark on a heartwarming journey as a little squirrel in Leafing Home. With a cozy mix of exploration, platforming, flight challenges, and minigames, there's something for everyone in this adventure. Find your way home, make new friends, solve puzzles and retrieve the holy fruit.
Why similar: Minigames 28.7% ★, Wholesome 26.7%, Cozy 20.9%, Funny 6.4%, Cute 5%
- #56 This Warm Place
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wundev
Windows
Be the person you needed. Brew tea, listen well, and guide branching stories in a narrative slice-of-life about showing up when it matters. No perfect answers. Only your choices and what they set in motion.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 17.3%, Emotional 17%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Hand-drawn 9.8%
- #57 Selfie Worm
66% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: Straight Banana
Windows · Mac
Selfie Worm is a cozy adventure blending squishy 2D physics with photography. Control an elastic worm through a colorless world, capturing selfies to restore vibrancy and uncover a heartwarming narrative. Featuring a built-in "Anti-Boss Mode" and Focus Timer, it turns work breaks into healing times.
Why similar: Narrative 25.9% ★, Wholesome 25.7%, Cozy 21.4%, Emotional 8.6%, Relaxing 5.1%
- #58 Broken Shell
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Foggy StudioPub: Aroko Game Studio
Windows
Broken Shell is a short, hand-drawn puzzle adventure about two hermit crabs searching for a place to call home. Explore a vibrant underwater world, solve gentle puzzles, and experience a heartfelt story told entirely without words.
Why similar: Wholesome 22.9%, Cozy 15.9%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Emotional 9.2%, Story Rich 6.7%
- #59 The Book of Healing
66% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Miimiico
Windows
This is an interactive visual novel game featuring plot-driven dialogues and point-and-click interactions. One day, you receive a magical book—and inside it, you meet a mysterious friend. As you interact with each other, you gradually step into the depths of one another’s inner worlds.
Why similar: Wholesome 31.6%, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Dialogue Heavy 11%, Emotional 11%
- #60 Withdrawn
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: InnerSelf Games
Windows · Linux
A game about loneliness in adulthood. Withdrawn is a hand-drawn point-and-click interactive fiction where you're following the main character's routine, thoughts, memories and his constant fear of living.
Why similar: Wholesome 23.5%, Narrative 20.4% ★, Interactive Fiction 12%, Emotional 11.4%, Hand-drawn 10.5%