- #1 Koira
97% matchVery Positive93% of 352 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 32.5% ★, Wholesome 30.8%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Exploration 6.7%, Relaxing 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful hand-drawn adventure that captures the emotional bond between a dog and its companion in a similar artistic style.
- #2 DORONKO WANKO
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,379 reviews2024
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 33%
『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 74.8% ★, Exploration 6%, Relaxing 5%, Cute 4.3%, Casual 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A free, wholesome, and casual game where you play as a dog exploring and interacting with the world.
- #3 A Short Hike
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,603 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: Exploration 27.5%, Relaxing 19.3%, Walking Simulator 15.5%, Cute 13.6%, Casual 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential cozy exploration game that mirrors the short, peaceful, and rewarding nature of the seed game.
- #4 Farewell North
95% matchVery Positive95% of 652 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 60.1% ★, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Exploration 7.7%, Relaxing 5.5%, Family Friendly 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a dog protagonist on an emotional journey through beautiful landscapes, focusing on exploration and atmosphere.
- #5 Hello Goodboy
94% matchVery Positive88% of 160 reviews2023
Dev: Rolling Glory JamPub: indie.io
Windows
A lost soul and his dog set out on an otherworldly trek through the afterlife in this wholesome, non-linear adventure game. Pass into the world beyond, perform acts of kindness for other souls, and mend mistakes from a forgotten past life - all with a very good boy by your side!
Why similar: Dogs 53.4% ★, Wholesome 25.4%, Exploration 5.8%, Relaxing 3.9%, Family Friendly 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy adventure game centered on a dog companion, focusing on emotional storytelling and exploration.
- #6 Wobbledogs
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 15,213 reviews2022
Dev: Animal UprisingPub: Secret Mode
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A 3D pet simulation where you raise your own personal hive of mutating dogs, physically simulated all the way down to their guts! Wobbledogs is a casual and chill sandbox for players of all ages who want to care for their very own virtual pets in a surprising, unique, and stress-free environment.
Why similar: Dogs 42.4% ★, Wholesome 36.6%, Cute 4.4%, Family Friendly 4.1%, Colorful 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation game that celebrates the quirkiness of dogs with a focus on wholesome, low-stress gameplay.
- #7 Blanc
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,526 reviews2023
Dev: Casus LudiPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Blanc is an artistic cooperative adventure that follows the journey of a wolf cub and a fawn stranded in a vast, snowy wilderness. They must come together in an unlikely partnership to find their families.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.2%, Hand-drawn 25.4%, Relaxing 16.7%, Family Friendly 9.9%, Casual 8%
Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn, cooperative-style adventure featuring animal protagonists navigating a snowy, atmospheric world.
- #8 Lil Gator Game
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 6,102 reviews2022
Dev: MegaWobblePub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.6 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 54%, Relaxing 9.4%, Family Friendly 8.2%, Casual 7.2%, Cute 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on movement and exploration in a vibrant, cozy world with a lighthearted and wholesome narrative.
- #9 Pupperazzi: The Dog Photography Game
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 551 reviews2022
Dev: Sundae MonthPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 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 41.5% ★, Walking Simulator 16.1%, Exploration 9.4%, Family Friendly 6.4%, Relaxing 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dog-centric exploration game that encourages players to interact with and document the world around them.
- #10 Dogs Organized Neatly
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,498 reviews2021
Dev: DU&I
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
In this 2D puzzle game you have the responsibility to arrange lovely doggos in a way that fits the grid. Dogs Organized Neatly comes with 80 brand-new hand-crafted levels and a whole bunch of dogs in all shapes and sizes.
Why similar: Dogs 51.9% ★, Wholesome 23.8%, Hand-drawn 5.3%, Relaxing 3.8%, Casual 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing puzzle game that perfectly captures the charm of various dog breeds in a cozy, bite-sized format.
- #11 TOEM: A Photo Adventure
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 12,003 reviews2021
Dev: Something We Made
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
Why similar: Wholesome 46.5%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Exploration 10%, Relaxing 7.2%, Family Friendly 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn, cozy exploration game that emphasizes a relaxed pace and discovery through a unique visual lens.
- #12 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,317 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: Wholesome 55.8%, Exploration 10.2%, Family Friendly 8.2%, Casual 6.8%, Cute 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, nature-focused exploration game that captures the same gentle, feel-good spirit as the seed game.
- #13 Find Your Words
87% matchVery Positive98% of 224 reviews2026
Dev: Capybara Games
Windows
Find your community at summer camp, one friendship at a time. Take a beat, enjoy a breath of fresh air - all while playing at the beach, strolling in the woods, and dancing with friends. This short cozy game was created by two dads, celebrating their kids’ journeys to find their voices.
Why similar: Wholesome 34.3%, Relaxing 11.8%, Casual 9.2%, Cute 8.1%, Exploration 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, nature-focused exploration game that emphasizes a peaceful and cute atmosphere.
- #14 An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs
89% matchVery Positive86% of 297 reviews2021
Dev: Strange Scaffold
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs is an open-world comedy adventure game. Talk to stock photo dogs. Solve their problems. Catch your flight. And call it Dog Airport Game when you get tired of saying the full title, like I did three months ago.
Why similar: Dogs 69.1% ★, Walking Simulator 10.6%, Exploration 5.3%, Family Friendly 4%, Cute 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A funny and unique exploration game where dogs are the central focus of the world's inhabitants.
- #15 My Little Puppy
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,911 reviews2025
Dev: Dreamotion Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
"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 74.1% ★, Exploration 6.7%, Cute 4.2%, Colorful 4.1%, 3D 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich adventure game that focuses on the emotional connection between a player and their puppy.
- #16 Howloween Hero
88% 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 37.5% ★, Wholesome 33.9%, Exploration 6.2%, Cute 3.9%, Relaxing 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dog-focused adventure game that keeps the tone lighthearted and wholesome for the player.
- #17 Hidden Corgi Mansion
86% matchVery Positive93% of 244 reviews2024
Dev: Snkl Studio
Windows
Hidden Corgi Mansion - is a relaxing hidden object game. Explore an abandoned mansion in search of cute corgi puppies and collect toys so they have something to play with. Woof, woof! 🐶
Why similar: Dogs 39.1% ★, Wholesome 34.3%, Hand-drawn 5.6%, Family Friendly 5%, Relaxing 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A wholesome hidden-object game that features dogs and a relaxing, cozy aesthetic.
- #18 Stick to the Plan
84% matchVery Positive97% of 156 reviews2023
Dev: Dead Pixel Tales
Windows
In this game you can't pet the dog... because YOU are the dog! A relaxing and charming puzzle game about Roberto, a dog who really loves loooooooong sticks with a plan in mind.
Why similar: Dogs 32.6% ★, Wholesome 28.4%, Hand-drawn 8.4%, Top-Down 7.1%, Relaxing 5%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, dog-themed puzzle game that is easy to pick up and play for short sessions.
- #19 Odd Dorable
82% matchVery Positive99% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: Artur Latkovsky
Windows
An open-world exploration, puzzle game made from my 4-year-old daughter's drawings. Step into a vibrant, hand-drawn world and help the princess find all her magical candies.
Why similar: Wholesome 38.4%, Exploration 10.4%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Walking Simulator 8.8%, Relaxing 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, exploration-based puzzle game with a cute aesthetic that feels very similar in tone.
- #20 Little Friends: Puppy Island
83% matchVery Positive95% of 314 reviews2023
Dev: Big Blue BubblePub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 52.2% ★, Exploration 10.9%, Family Friendly 8.6%, Casual 6.7%, Colorful 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, exploration-based game that allows players to bond with dogs in a colorful, open environment.
- #21 Loot Hound™
86% matchVery Positive85% of 93 reviews2015
Dev: Rhizome Games™
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A scavenger hunt with your dog, what will you find today? Loot Hound is a casual exploration game with elements of sim and strategy.
Why similar: Dogs 30.9% ★, Wholesome 29.2%, Walking Simulator 11.5%, Exploration 5.9%, Relaxing 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, dog-themed walking simulator that focuses on simple exploration and discovery.
- #22 Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 547 reviews2026
Dev: Hyper Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
From the creators of Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley comes a heartwarming new adventure inspired by the beloved Moomin stories by Tove Jansson. This time, join Moomintroll himself on a charming but cold winter journey.
Why similar: Wholesome 40.7%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Exploration 8.3%, Snow 7.6% ★, Family Friendly 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, family-friendly adventure set in a winter environment that matches the seasonal mood of the seed game.
- #23 walk
80% matchVery Positive100% of 265 reviews2026
Dev: bilge
Windows
it's about walking
Why similar: Wholesome 60.9%, Relaxing 8.7%, Cute 7%, Casual 6.1%, Exploration 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A short, cozy, and relaxing experience that focuses on the simple pleasure of walking through a cute environment.
- #24 The First Tree
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,840 reviews2017
Dev: David Wehle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A beautiful, 3rd-person exploration game centered around two parallel stories: a fox trying to find her missing family, and a son reconnecting with his estranged father in Alaska. Uncover artifacts from the son's life as he becomes intertwined in the fox’s journey towards The First Tree.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 42.7%, Exploration 21.8%, Relaxing 14.7%, Colorful 8.1%, Casual 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: An emotional, third-person exploration game featuring an animal protagonist that mirrors the atmospheric storytelling of the seed game.
- #25 SEASON: A letter to the future
82% matchVery Positive93% of 2,080 reviews2023
Dev: Scavengers Studio
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Leave home for the first time to collect memories before a mysterious cataclysm washes everything away. Ride, record, meet people, and unravel the strange world around you in this third-person meditative exploration game.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.3%, Exploration 28.6%, Relaxing 21.1%, Casual 14.8%, Singleplayer 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A meditative, atmospheric walking simulator that prioritizes the beauty of the environment and the act of exploration.
- #26 Tinykin
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,293 reviews2022
Dev: SplashteamPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!
Why similar: Exploration 26.2%, Family Friendly 24%, Cute 21.2%, Puzzle 11.5%, Funny 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, exploration-heavy game with a unique perspective and charming art style that feels very approachable.
- #27 Seal World
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive100% of 1,216 reviews2023
Dev: SealDev
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Meet silly seals, eat fibsh, swim, and relax!
Why similar: Wholesome 44.2%, Walking Simulator 15.6%, Exploration 9.9%, Cute 5.9%, Family Friendly 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A cute and funny exploration game that shares the wholesome, low-pressure vibe of the seed game.
- #28 LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition
79% matchVery Positive81% of 120 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: Dogs 36.6% ★, Wholesome 27.6%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Exploration 7.5%, Relaxing 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration game where you play as an animal, focusing on the beauty of the world and the journey.
- #29 Sable
79% matchVery Positive86% of 6,432 reviews2021
Dev: ShedworksPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Exploration 31.7%, Hand-drawn 31.3%, Relaxing 20.2%, Puzzle 9.4%, Singleplayer 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused game with a striking, hand-drawn art style that emphasizes the joy of discovery.
- #30 Finding Polka
77% matchVery Positive100% of 72 reviews2026
Dev: lidlocksPub: PARCO GAMES
Windows
Set off on a playful search to track down the wandering pup Polka in this game of exploration and serendipity. Meet charming characters, lend them a hand to make new friends, and explore a cozy world sketched in ballpoint pen. You don't need words on this adventure, just smiles and high-fives!
Why similar: Wholesome 33%, Dogs 26.8% ★, Walking Simulator 9.6%, Hand-drawn 7.4%, Exploration 6.6%
- #31 A Highland Song
78% matchVery Positive87% of 683 reviews2023
Dev: inkle Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Moira McKinnon is running away. A wild adventure through the Scottish Highlands, with open platforming and dynamic storytelling, maps and music. From the creators of Heaven's Vault and 80 Days.
Why similar: Exploration 48.7%, Hand-drawn 42.7%, Singleplayer 7.2%, Indie 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, atmospheric exploration game that emphasizes the journey and the environment over complex combat.
- #32 A Corgi's Cozy Hike
77% matchVery Positive100% of 77 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 33.8% ★, Wholesome 30.9%, Exploration 8.5%, Relaxing 6.7%, Family Friendly 5.6%
- #33 Stray Cats in Cozy Town
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,758 reviews2024
Dev: DevcatsPub: Travellin Cats
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 15%
Welcome to Cozy Town, where every day is International Cat Day! Be part of a village community where every stray is respected, loved and fed. Explore the charming streets and alleys to discover all the stray cats in this hidden-object game.
Why similar: Wholesome 60.8%, Relaxing 10%, Hand-drawn 6.9%, Casual 6.8%, Family Friendly 4.5%
- #34 MELLOWOLLEM
76% matchVery Positive86% of 135 reviews2023
Dev: LuuuLuuuL
Windows
"MELLOWOLLEM" is an adventure game where you explore maps and find objects to progress. The main character meets a girl on a sunny summer day, and the story unfolds guided by her words. However, detailed story elements remain undisclosed, leaving only the setting of a hot, dreamy summer landscape.
Why similar: Dogs 44.6% ★, Walking Simulator 16.1%, Exploration 9.9%, Relaxing 7.8%, Casual 7.1%
- #35 A Park Full of Cats
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,141 reviews2024
Dev: Devcats
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Welcome to 'A Park Full of Cats,' a hidden object game that invites you to revel in the enchanting world of amusement parks! Experience the thrill and excitement of the rides and give those cats the fun they truly deserve!
Why similar: Wholesome 51.7%, Relaxing 9%, Exploration 8.4%, Hand-drawn 7.2%, Casual 6.5%
- #36 Stay: Your Forever Pet!
72% matchVery Positive99% of 67 reviews2026
Dev: Windup Minds
Windows
A cozy pet sim where you raise Ember, your magical fox-like companion. Bring her home, care for her, and venture into the Otherlands together -- deepening your bond one adventure at a time.
Why similar: Dogs 41.5% ★, Wholesome 34.1%, Exploration 8.4%, Relaxing 6.3%, Cute 4%
- #37 Hidden Dogs
72% matchVery Positive99% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: Admiral Egg Games
Windows
Find over 500 hidden dogs and items across 16 levels - all set in a charming English countryside village! Help Labby find his friends for a special mission in this cozy, hand-drawn hidden object adventure.
Why similar: Dogs 46.3% ★, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Relaxing 7.7%, Family Friendly 6.6%, Cute 6.2%
- #38 Sheepherds!
71% matchVery Positive98% of 368 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 66.4% ★, Top-Down 6.8%, Relaxing 5%, Family Friendly 4.6%, Cute 4%
- #39 Ruff Night At The Gallery
75% matchVery Positive92% of 224 reviews2020
Dev: Casey Donnellan Games LLC
Windows
Ruff Night At The Gallery is an adorable short-form horror masterpiece featuring art, dogs, and spooky ghosts. Explore the gallery, find some keys, and admire the artwork...just don’t get licked!
Why similar: Dogs 65% ★, Walking Simulator 18.3%, Cute 6.8%, Puzzle 3.7%, 3D 2.8%
- #40 Dogs Huddled Together 挤在一起的狗狗们
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 192 reviews2024
Dev: Catnip studio
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Enjoy a therapeutic dog puzzle game where every piece is an adorable dog. Adjust the difficulty as you like, explore two intriguing puzzle modes, and let hundreds of dogs bring you comfort!
Why similar: Dogs 62.4% ★, Hand-drawn 14%, Casual 9.4%, Relaxing 5.7%, Puzzle 3.7%
- #41 Druidwalker
74% matchVery Positive89% of 101 reviews2023
Dev: Triin AarePub: Coldwild Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are a druid preparing the forest for winter. Traverse the paths at your own pace, meet the animals, enjoy the music, all wrapped in a peaceful roguelike experience.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 34%, Exploration 22.4%, Hand-drawn 15%, Relaxing 12%, Casual 8.8%
- #42 Domestic Dog
76% matchVery Positive81% of 493 reviews2015
Dev: SD
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Have you ever wanted to be a dog? Well now you can, kinda...
Why similar: Dogs 42% ★, Wholesome 35.1%, Exploration 7.5%, Cute 4.6%, Family Friendly 4.4%
- #43 Adorable Adventures
69% matchVery Positive93% of 858 reviews2026
Dev: Wild Sheep StudioPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Walking Simulator 25%, Exploration 19.3%, Relaxing 14.1%, Cute 10.3%, Casual 8.7%
- #44 Dordogne
71% 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: Wholesome 48.2%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Exploration 9.3%, Relaxing 7%, Family Friendly 6.4%
- #45 Dog of Wisdom
70% matchVery Positive84% of 76 reviews2026
Dev: Joe Gran
Windows
Dog of Wisdom is a 2D action platformer where you play as Pepper the dachshund. Fly around barking at nothing and sample the galaxy's best foods, all while attaining the knowledge to be good. Get the foods and the wisdom and the hat and the galaxy.
Why similar: Dogs 42.8% ★, Wholesome 28.3%, Casual 6.5%, Cute 6%, Colorful 5.1%
- #46 Cats and Seek: Osaka
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,853 reviews2023
Dev: Noobzilla
Windows · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 8%
Hey, do you have 5 minutes to spare? Let's play hide and seek with 100 cats in Osaka! 😻 Can you find them all?
Why similar: Wholesome 51.4%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Relaxing 7.5%, Exploration 6.5%, Cute 6.1%
- #47 Little Kitty, Big City
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 13,804 reviews2024
Dev: Double Dagger Studio
Windows
Median: 3.8 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: Wholesome 56%, Exploration 12.4%, Cute 8%, Family Friendly 8%, 3D 4.9%
- #48 Dog Clicker
75% matchMixed49% of 86 reviews2022
Dev: Altozose
Windows
Welcome to the world of Dogtopia! Here in Dogtopia, dogs are your greatest companion! They often like to play around, bark at inanimate objects, and fetch stuff! They also seem to have a keen eye for shiny things!
Why similar: Dogs 85.9% ★, Casual 11.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%, Indie 1.1%
- #49 The Companion
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 121 reviews2021
Dev: David FazzioPub: Studio 46
Windows
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 47.1%, Walking Simulator 16.4%, Exploration 10.1%, Relaxing 6.6%, Casual 6%
- #50 QT
71% matchVery Positive94% of 264 reviews2020
Dev: Happy SnakePub: Happy Snake Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
QT IS A 3 PART GAME ABOUT HANGING OUT IN CUTE PLACES AND FINDING YOUR FAVOURITE FRIENDS · ◡ ·
Why similar: Wholesome 35.8%, Walking Simulator 24.6%, Casual 14.3%, Relaxing 8.8%, Cute 8.4%
- #51 Smushi Come Home
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,783 reviews2023
Dev: SomeHumbleOnionPub: Mooneye Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 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: Wholesome 50.9%, Exploration 12.8%, Relaxing 9.6%, Cute 9.2%, Family Friendly 6.4%
- #52 Walk The Frog
67% 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 49.7%, Hand-drawn 13%, Relaxing 8.6%, Casual 7.2%, Cute 6.2%
- #53 I commissioned some dogs
70% matchVery Positive98% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: Follow the funPub: I commissioned some series
Windows
I paid more artists to hide dogs and bones in 15 pieces of artwork. Can you find them all? Warning: Relaxing.
Why similar: Dogs 52.5% ★, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Relaxing 7.8%, Family Friendly 6.9%, Cute 6.2%
- #54 Paws Trail
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 177 reviews2024
Dev: KeiceePub: Very Positive
Windows
"Paws Trail" is an enchanting adventure game where players guide a charming black cat through a mystical forest and unlocking secrets along the way. Experience a vivid world filled with engaging challenges and endearing forest companions.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 45.4%, Relaxing 16.7%, Cute 11.4%, Exploration 10.4%, Family Friendly 6.9%
- #55 Upcreek
67% matchVery Positive93% of 59 reviews2026
Dev: According To Plan
Windows · Linux
A short, cozy experience where you enjoy cleaning a lively nature park.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 32%, Casual 15%, Exploration 14.6%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, 3D 6.4%
- #56 100 Forest Cats
68% matchVery Positive81% of 95 reviews2025
Dev: 100 Cozy Games
Windows
🐾 Join the cutest adventure in themed locations full of cats! 😻 Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of special places and try to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🐈🕵️♂️ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈
Why similar: Wholesome 53.1%, Exploration 10.4%, Family Friendly 9%, Casual 6.3%, Cute 4.8%
- #57 Catto's Post Office
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,432 reviews2025
Dev: In Shambles Studio
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.2 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Deliver mail as Catto, the town's dedicated Postcat, while meeting unique friends in a vibrant cozy town filled with kitty residents.
Why similar: Wholesome 49.5%, Exploration 10.1%, Casual 9.2%, Relaxing 8.7%, Cute 8.3%
- #58 CAT & ONION
66% matchVery Positive99% of 406 reviews2024
Dev: Karl Zylinski
Windows · Mac · Linux
Talk to a stone. Cover yourself in butter. Befriend a flying onion. Take a short break from life and go on a feel-good cat adventure!
Why similar: Wholesome 55.4%, Exploration 10.4%, Relaxing 6.7%, Family Friendly 6.6%, Cute 6%
- #59 Big Walk
61% matchVery Positive95% of 25,802 reviews2026
Dev: House HousePub: Panic
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Exploration 30.8%, Relaxing 21.8%, Casual 14.1%, Colorful 13.3%, Puzzle 11%
- #60 Paperbark
69% matchVery Positive89% of 354 reviews2018
Dev: Paper House
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Paperbark is a charming game that tells a beautiful short story of a wombat, the bush and a very hot Australian Summer.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.8%, Relaxing 13%, Casual 11.1%, Colorful 9.7%, Top-Down 9.5%