- #1 Koira
97% 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 40.7% ★, Wholesome 27.9% ★, Hand-drawn 7.5%, Exploration 5.7%, Relaxing 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly matches the emotional bond and hand-drawn aesthetic of exploring a world with a canine companion.
- #2 DORONKO WANKO
96% 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 74.6% ★, Exploration 6%, Relaxing 5.1%, Cute 4.3%, Casual 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A free, lighthearted dog-focused game that shares the same wholesome and casual energy as DOGWALK.
- #3 A Short Hike
96% 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 27.4%, Relaxing 19.7%, Walking Simulator 15.5%, Cute 13.7%, Casual 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive cozy exploration game that captures the same sense of freedom and gentle pacing found in DOGWALK.
- #4 Farewell North
95% 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 60% ★, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Exploration 7.7%, Relaxing 5.6%, Family Friendly 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: You play as a dog on an emotional journey through beautiful landscapes, making it a thematic and mechanical sibling to the seed game.
- #5 Hello Goodboy
94% matchVery Positive88% of 153 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 52.5% ★, Wholesome 26.6% ★, Exploration 5.7%, Relaxing 3.9%, Family Friendly 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy adventure featuring a dog companion that emphasizes emotional connection and exploration in a short, meaningful format.
- #6 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,995 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.4 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 57.3% ★, Exploration 9.8%, Family Friendly 7.8%, Casual 6.7%, Cute 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes nature exploration and wholesome interaction with animals in a vibrant, hand-crafted world.
- #7 Lil Gator Game
93% 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 55.4% ★, Relaxing 9.2%, Family Friendly 7.9%, Casual 6.9%, Cute 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A short, cute, and exploration-heavy game that captures the same lighthearted spirit of discovery.
- #8 Spirit of the North
92% matchVery Positive84% of 6,371 reviews2020
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spirit of the North is a single-player 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. Play as an ordinary red fox whose story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.7%, Exploration 21.2%, Casual 19.9%, Relaxing 15.5%, Puzzle 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure where you play as a fox, focusing on exploration and environmental storytelling without dialogue.
- #9 LOST EMBER
91% 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 37.2% ★, Wholesome 30.1% ★, Walking Simulator 11.5%, Exploration 7%, Relaxing 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar experience of exploring a vast, atmospheric world from the perspective of an animal.
- #10 The Companion
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 119 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 48.6% ★, Walking Simulator 15.8%, Exploration 9.8%, Relaxing 6.5%, Casual 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A wholesome exploration game where you play as a spirit animal, focusing on the beauty of the environment and movement.
- #11 Wobbledogs
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 14,650 reviews2022
Dev: Animal UprisingPub: Secret Mode
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 41.2% ★, Wholesome 38.3% ★, Cute 4.4%, Family Friendly 3.9%, Colorful 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dog-focused sandbox game that provides a cute and wholesome experience centered on caring for unique canine creatures.
- #12 Pupperazzi: The Dog Photography Game
89% 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 41.4% ★, Walking Simulator 16%, Exploration 9.4%, Family Friendly 6.4%, Relaxing 6%
Why You'll Like It: While more focused on photography, it shares the dog-centric theme and casual exploration elements.
- #13 The First Tree
90% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,806 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 42.4%, Exploration 21.8%, Relaxing 14.9%, Colorful 8.1%, Casual 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This emotional, animal-led exploration game focuses on a poignant story told through a beautiful, natural environment.
- #14 Haven Park
88% matchVery Positive95% of 1,084 reviews2021
Dev: Bubblebird Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Be Flint, who is doing his best to keep his grandma's park up and running and make it a place for the campers to enjoy. Learn the camper's wishes and build whatever their hearts desire to attract even more quirky characters and look forward to whimsical conversations and quests.
Why similar: Wholesome 42.4% ★, Exploration 11.5%, Relaxing 7.8%, Cute 6.6%, Casual 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A short, cozy, and relaxing exploration game that shares the low-stakes, peaceful vibe of the seed game.
- #15 Dogs Organized Neatly
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,458 reviews2021
Dev: DU&I
Windows
Median: 2.6 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% ★, Wholesome 25% ★, Hand-drawn 5.3%, Relaxing 3.8%, Casual 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, dog-themed puzzle game that shares the wholesome aesthetic and relaxing pace of the seed game.
- #16 Hidden Corgi Mansion
86% matchVery Positive93% of 239 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 55.1% ★, Wholesome 25.9% ★, Hand-drawn 4%, Family Friendly 3.5%, Relaxing 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, dog-themed hidden object game that is perfect for fans of cute, low-stress experiences.
- #17 A Corgi's Cozy Hike
86% 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 33% ★, Wholesome 32.2% ★, Exploration 8.3%, Relaxing 6.7%, Family Friendly 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, dog-themed exploration game that focuses on simple, enjoyable movement through a 3D environment.
- #18 TOEM: A Photo Adventure
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 10,910 reviews2021
Dev: Something We Made
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.2 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 48% ★, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Exploration 9.7%, Relaxing 7.1%, Family Friendly 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, hand-drawn exploration game that rewards curiosity and captures the same cozy, gentle atmosphere.
- #19 Stick to the Plan
85% matchVery Positive97% of 152 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 48.2% ★, Wholesome 22.5% ★, Hand-drawn 6.3%, Top-Down 5.4%, Relaxing 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, dog-themed puzzle game that is family-friendly and maintains a lighthearted, cozy tone.
- #20 My Little Puppy
82% 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 74% ★, Exploration 6.7%, Cute 4.2%, Colorful 4.1%, 3D 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich, dog-themed adventure that emphasizes emotional connection and cute visuals.
- #21 A Highland Song
83% matchVery Positive88% of 635 reviews2023
Dev: inkle Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 48.6%, Hand-drawn 42.7%, Singleplayer 7.3%, Indie 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, nature-focused exploration game that emphasizes the beauty of the landscape and the rhythm of travel.
- #22 Howloween Hero
84% 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 52.8% ★, Wholesome 26.4% ★, Exploration 4.5%, Cute 2.9%, Relaxing 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, dog-centric adventure game that focuses on comedy and exploration.
- #23 Little Friends: Puppy Island
81% 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 52% ★, Exploration 10.9%, Family Friendly 8.6%, Casual 6.7%, Colorful 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, colorful exploration game where you interact with dogs in a tropical setting.
- #24 Lake
80% matchVery Positive87% of 5,712 reviews2021
Dev: GamiousPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
It's 1986 - Meredith Weiss takes a break from her career in the big city to deliver mail in her hometown. How will she experience two weeks in beautiful Providence Oaks, with its iconic lake and quirky community? And what will she do next? It's up to you.
Why similar: Wholesome 51% ★, Walking Simulator 26.4%, Relaxing 13.2%, Exploration 7.1%, Singleplayer 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, slow-paced walking and driving simulator that captures the same quiet, contemplative feeling of exploration.
- #25 Domestic Dog
82% matchVery Positive82% of 492 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 41% ★, Wholesome 36.6% ★, Exploration 7.4%, Cute 4.5%, Family Friendly 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation game that allows you to experience the world from the perspective of a dog in an open-world setting.
- #26 SEASON: A letter to the future
79% matchVery Positive93% of 2,024 reviews2023
Dev: Scavengers Studio
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 30.1%, Exploration 28.5%, Relaxing 21.4%, Casual 14.8%, Singleplayer 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, atmospheric exploration game that focuses on documenting a world through a gentle, observant lens.
- #27 Find Your Words
77% matchVery Positive97% of 168 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 35.1% ★, Relaxing 11.8%, Casual 9.1%, Cute 8%, Exploration 8%
- #28 Shelter 2
81% matchVery Positive85% of 4,297 reviews2015
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
As a powerful Lynx, you will make your way through vast open landscapes. In the harsh tundra, you will raise and strengthen your cubs by mastering your skills for hunting prey. Do everything you can to prepare your little ones for the vicious entities dwelling in the wilderness.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.5%, Exploration 25.5%, Cute 16%, Colorful 12.1%, Singleplayer 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A nature-focused exploration game that puts you in the role of an animal navigating a beautiful, sometimes harsh, wilderness.
- #29 Ruff Night At The Gallery
79% matchVery Positive92% of 223 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 6.9%, Puzzle 3.7%, 3D 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A short, dog-themed walking simulator that offers a unique, slightly quirky exploration experience.
- #30 Odd Dorable
77% matchVery Positive100% of 59 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 39.8% ★, Exploration 10.2%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Walking Simulator 8.5%, Relaxing 6.2%
- #31 Tell Me Your Story
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 98 reviews2024
Dev: RedDeer.Games
Windows
Uncover Grandma Rose’s extraordinary stories along with Amelia, all hidden in multiple cozy puzzles spread around the world. Dive into globetrotter adventures, discover granny’s treasures, and relax along the way.
Why similar: Dogs 49.5% ★, Wholesome 26.7% ★, Hand-drawn 6.5%, Relaxing 4.3%, Casual 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, puzzle-oriented game that shares the wholesome, gentle narrative style of the seed game.
- #32 Cats and Seek: Osaka
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,819 reviews2023
Dev: Noobzilla
Windows · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.3 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 52.8% ★, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Relaxing 7.4%, Exploration 6.3%, Cute 5.9%
- #33 Hidden Dogs: In the Dog House
75% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Admiral Egg Games
Windows
Find over 500 hidden dogs and items across 15 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 50.6% ★, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Relaxing 7.2%, Family Friendly 6%, Cute 5.7%
- #34 Seal World
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,134 reviews2023
Dev: SealDev
Windows · Mac · Linux
Meet silly seals, eat fibsh, swim, and relax!
Why similar: Wholesome 45.7% ★, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Exploration 9.6%, Cute 5.8%, Family Friendly 5.3%
- #35 Stray Cats in Cozy Town
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,688 reviews2024
Dev: DevcatsPub: Travellin Cats
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 2.1 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 62% ★, Relaxing 9.7%, Hand-drawn 6.8%, Casual 6.5%, Family Friendly 4.3%
- #36 Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth
72% matchVery Positive99% of 334 reviews2026
Dev: Hyper Games
Windows · Mac
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 42.1% ★, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Exploration 8.2%, Snow 7.4% ★, Family Friendly 6.4%
- #37 A Park Full of Cats
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,032 reviews2024
Dev: Devcats
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.8 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 53% ★, Relaxing 8.8%, Exploration 8.1%, Hand-drawn 7.1%, Casual 6.3%
- #38 MELLOWOLLEM
76% matchVery Positive85% of 127 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 44.7% ★, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Exploration 9.9%, Relaxing 7.9%, Casual 7.1%
- #39 An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs
76% matchVery Positive86% of 289 reviews2021
Dev: Strange Scaffold
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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%
- #40 Loot Hound™
78% 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: Wholesome 30.4% ★, Dogs 30.3% ★, Walking Simulator 11.2%, Exploration 5.8%, Relaxing 4.4%
- #41 LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition
72% matchVery Positive83% of 92 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 35.9% ★, Wholesome 28.8% ★, Walking Simulator 13.4%, Exploration 7.3%, Relaxing 4.8%
- #42 Dogs Huddled Together 挤在一起的狗狗们
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 186 reviews2024
Dev: Catnip studio
Windows
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 62.2% ★, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Casual 9.4%, Relaxing 5.8%, Puzzle 3.7%
- #43 Sheepherds!
70% 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 66.2% ★, Top-Down 6.9%, Relaxing 5.1%, Family Friendly 4.6%, Cute 4%
- #44 Smushi Come Home
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,667 reviews2023
Dev: SomeHumbleOnionPub: Mooneye Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 52.3% ★, Exploration 12.3%, Relaxing 9.5%, Cute 8.9%, Family Friendly 6.2%
- #45 Adorable Adventures
69% matchVery Positive92% of 568 reviews2026
Dev: Wild Sheep StudioPub: PQube
Windows
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 24.2%, Exploration 19.4%, Relaxing 14.4%, Cute 10.1%, Casual 8.9%
- #46 Dordogne
71% matchVery Positive92% of 1,531 reviews2023
Dev: UN JE NE SAIS QUOIPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Immerse yourself in a unique narrative experience and explore the thousand summer colors of Dordogne as you revisit your childhood to uncover lost family secrets in this touching formative journey.
Why similar: Wholesome 49.5% ★, Hand-drawn 10%, Exploration 9%, Relaxing 6.9%, Family Friendly 6.2%
- #47 Dog Clicker
75% matchMixed48% of 85 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 1.9%, Indie 1.1%
- #48 Druidwalker
71% matchVery Positive89% of 95 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 33.8%, Exploration 22.4%, Hand-drawn 15.1%, Relaxing 12.2%, Casual 8.9%
- #49 Little Kitty, Big City
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 13,413 reviews2024
Dev: Double Dagger Studio
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 16.8 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 57.5% ★, Exploration 11.9%, Cute 7.7%, Family Friendly 7.6%, 3D 4.8%
- #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 37.2% ★, Walking Simulator 23.9%, Casual 14%, Relaxing 8.7%, Cute 8.3%
- #51 Paws Trail
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 176 reviews2024
Dev: Keicee
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 45.2%, Relaxing 17%, Cute 11.5%, Exploration 10.4%, Family Friendly 6.9%
- #52 100 Forest Cats
68% matchVery Positive81% of 88 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 54.5% ★, Exploration 10.1%, Family Friendly 8.7%, Casual 6.1%, Cute 4.7%
- #53 Upcreek
67% matchVery Positive92% of 50 reviews2026
Dev: According To Plan
Windows · Linux
A short, cozy experience where you enjoy cleaning a lively nature park.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.9%, Casual 15.2%, Exploration 14.8%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, 3D 6.5%
- #54 Animal Shelter: Prologue
68% matchVery Positive91% of 1,914 reviews2021
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%
In Animal Shelter Prologue, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now!
Why similar: Dogs 77.2% ★, Casual 10.1%, Family Friendly 5.7%, Cute 5.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #55 HOLEHOLE
69% matchVery Positive87% of 120 reviews2023
Dev: LuuuLuuuL
Windows
"HOLEHOLE" is a relaxed adventure game where players freely explore a map, collect objects, and assist residents through conversations. The game features a visual novel-style storytelling experience and allows players to progress at their own pace.
Why similar: Dogs 68% ★, Walking Simulator 14.4%, Exploration 6.7%, 3D 3.7%, Cute 3.5%
- #56 Doodle Cats
66% matchVery Positive91% of 211 reviews2024
Dev: Kira Gladkova, Mark ShumarovPub: Mark Shumarov, Kira Gladkova
Windows
Welcome to a playful world of childhood memories!🐱 In this fun hidden-object game, your task is to find all the cats, carefully sketched as if by hand in your favorite drawing notebook. Good luck finding them all! 🐾
Why similar: Wholesome 48.7% ★, Hand-drawn 9.1%, Exploration 8.5%, Relaxing 8%, Casual 6.2%
- #57 Cute Dogs
67% matchVery Positive95% of 322 reviews2021
Dev: KuKo
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Is it possible to buy some happiness with money? Who knows, but you can buy yourself a dog! Look, how cute they are! Play with our fluffy little fellas, a «find-differences» game. These cute little puppies can help you relax and find some peace of mind.
Why similar: Dogs 63.7% ★, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Casual 10.1%, Cute 5.5%, Puzzle 3.9%
- #58 Moose Lost in the Woods
67% matchVery Positive94% of 306 reviews2023
Dev: Spång Studios
Windows · Mac
Moose Lost in the Woods is a cozy 3D platformer without a language barrier. Explore by running, leaping, bouncing, and splashing around in Swedish forest environments, whilst stuffing your backpack with goodies!
Why similar: Exploration 19.6%, Family Friendly 16.8%, Casual 15.4%, Relaxing 11.7%, Colorful 10.8%
- #59 Hidden Paws
69% matchVery Positive85% of 934 reviews2018
Dev: Manic Hyena
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
It's winter and cats are still outside. Cold and alone. Find them and bring them home. Now includes free Christmas Isles. Enjoy!
Why similar: Exploration 17.8%, Snow 15.7% ★, Relaxing 12.4%, Family Friendly 9.8%, Cute 9.4%
- #60 CAT & ONION
65% matchVery Positive99% of 384 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 57% ★, Exploration 10%, Relaxing 6.5%, Family Friendly 6.2%, Cute 5.8%