- #1 Hello Goodboy
97% 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 42.4% ★, Philosophical 15.1%, Emotional 7.9%, Choices Matter 7.5%, Multiple Endings 7.4%
- #2 Bangkok Story: A Stray Dog
96% matchVery Positive100% of 62 reviews2026
Dev: Shameful Guys Development
Windows · Mac
A top-down 2D story-driven adventure game inspired by real-life events. Traverse and experience the life of a formerly homeless man through an interview of how he regained his sense of self by telling his past to a stray dog. Set in Bangkok, Thailand 2017.
Why similar: Dogs 26.7% ★, Emotional 16.5%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Multiple Endings 9.2%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #3 Balthazar's Dream
96% matchVery Positive88% of 114 reviews2017
Dev: Psilocybe Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Visit a wonderfully peculiar dog's dream in a heroic attempt to save your owner in this beautiful pixel art puzzle platformer.
Why similar: Dogs 65.3% ★, Side Scroller 16.7%, Puzzle 6.6%, Adventure 5.5%, 2D 4.6%
- #4 Old Man's Journey
95% matchVery Positive87% of 4,186 reviews2017
Dev: Broken Rules
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, and hope. Interacting with the world around you, you'll shape the landscape to create the old man's path forward. Experience heartache and hope as you embark on a heartfelt journey through a sunkissed world.
Why similar: Point & Click 17.3%, Walking Simulator 14.9%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Emotional 11%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #5 Farewell North
94% 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 47% ★, Walking Simulator 15%, Emotional 14.4%, Exploration 7.2%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #6 My Little Puppy
93% 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 60.1% ★, Emotional 13.9%, Exploration 6.5%, Story Rich 6.4%, Stylized 5.1%
- #7 Ghost on the Shore
94% matchVery Positive84% of 216 reviews2022
Dev: like CharliePub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac
An exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the island's tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Riley's fate.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.6%, Emotional 15.9%, Point & Click 12.1%, Exploration 11.6%, Story Rich 10.1%
- #8 A Taste of the Past
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,773 reviews2022
Dev: Sondering Studio
Windows
What do you do when you lose someone you love? A Taste of the Past is an emotional sidescroller about reconnecting with your Chinese culture while navigating a train to the afterlife. Featuring a wholesome story, cooking minigames, and hope.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.7%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Point & Click 14.3%, Emotional 10.6%, Hand-drawn 8.1%
- #9 Mimpi
92% matchVery Positive83% of 343 reviews2015
Dev: Dreadlocks Mobile
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Explore strange new worlds and enjoy unique adventures in Mimpi! Mimpi is fantastic new adventure, puzzle, and platformer game. The game is like a psychedelic illustration come alive. Mimpi the dog is searching for his master in eight diverse worlds. The environment is seldom repetitive, the puzzles are always new.
Why similar: Adventure 54.5%, Puzzle 45.5%
- #10 Tell Me Your Story
91% 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 48.5% ★, Emotional 12.2%, Point & Click 10.4%, Hand-drawn 7.2%, Puzzle 6.8%
- #11 Koira
89% 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 45.5% ★, Emotional 14.8%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Exploration 7.6%, Puzzle 6.8%
- #12 SANYA
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 215 reviews2024
Dev: helpnode
Windows · Mac
A playful narrative adventure about the warmth of fleeting childhood memories: about a little boy named Sanya, rescuing a stray puppy, making true friends, and engaging in many exciting adventures in a small town set in the achingly strange and nostalgic period of the 90s.
Why similar: Dogs 27% ★, Point & Click 13.5%, Emotional 10.3%, Linear 8.7%, Multiple Endings 8%
- #13 100 hidden dogs
89% matchVery Positive93% of 560 reviews2021
Dev: Anatoliy Loginovskikh
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Hidden object game in the alien setting. Black and white hand-drawn graphics in a cartoon style. A large location and cute dogs.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.2%, Point & Click 21.2%, Dogs 12.3% ★, Puzzle 10.7%, Hand-drawn 10%
- #14 Stray
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 171,810 reviews2022
Dev: BlueTwelve StudioPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.
Why similar: Exploration 38.2%, Puzzle 33%, Adventure 21.6%, Singleplayer 7.3%
- #15 Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo: Closure Edition
87% matchVery Positive99% of 225 reviews2025
Dev: GallaPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Help the cursed souls of Limbo escape their endless time loop in the afterlife. As Kulebra, a newly-deceased snake, witness their grief and guide them toward closure through point-and-click puzzles, light stealth, and empathy-driven boss encounters.
Why similar: Philosophical 22.3%, Emotional 16.7%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Linear 10.3%, Puzzle 8.3%
- #16 In My Shadow
88% matchVery Positive81% of 70 reviews2021
Dev: PlaybaePub: Alcon Interactive Group
Windows
Play with shadows using your imagination to solve brain twisting platforming puzzles as you unfold a journey of loss, nostalgia and acceptance.
Why similar: Dogs 50.4% ★, Side Scroller 18.9%, Emotional 14.7%, Puzzle 9.1%, 2D 3.8%
- #17 ENDLING
86% matchVery Positive88% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: Team HumansPub: TelePresent Games
Windows · Mac
Live the perfect day, break the cycle, and discover the truth about yourself in this short, quirky sci-fi mystery about freedom, choice, and loneliness.
Why similar: Philosophical 35.4%, Walking Simulator 23.2%, Emotional 16.6%, Choices Matter 13.5%, Multiple Endings 6.7%
- #18 Anxiety Puppy
84% matchVery Positive97% of 239 reviews2025
Dev: 小狗工作室Pub: Erabit
Windows
Anxiety Puppy is a 2D interactive narrative game that focuses on anxiety. In the game, anxiety is personified as a little puppy. Players will explore its story and try to coexist with it. Go find its traces and give it a hug.
Why similar: Emotional 30.5%, Dogs 25.6% ★, Point & Click 18.3%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Adventure 10.1%
- #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 63.7% ★, Emotional 14.7%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Puzzle 8.4%, Adventure 2.7%
- #20 Do You See the Waving Cape
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 53 reviews2022
Dev: Naivus Luo
Windows · Mac
A point&click indie game with a very special narrative style. This game is inspired by the author's childhood and tells a story about Love, Growth, Dreams, and Reality. It integrates different types of gameplay into sentimental and interesting stories.
Why similar: Dogs 48.2% ★, Point & Click 13.4%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Anime 8%, Puzzle 7.2%
- #21 OPUS: The Day We Found Earth
83% matchVery Positive87% of 1,683 reviews2016
Dev: SIGONO INC.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Dive into the boundless galaxy and embark on an emotional adventure! Help little robot Emeth to fulfill a century-old promise by finding Earth in order to save Mankind—so step into the spaceship, operate a deep space telescope, and find out what’s out there in the unknown.
Why similar: Point & Click 21.3%, Emotional 18%, Puzzle 13.5%, Story Rich 12.9%, Anime 10.2%
- #22 The Master's Pupil
82% matchVery Positive91% of 149 reviews2023
Dev: Pat NaoumPub: Pat Naoum Games Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac
The Master’s Pupil is a hand painted puzzle adventure game set inside Claude Monet's eyeball
Why similar: Philosophical 17.8%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Emotional 10.1%, Abstract 9%
- #23 no signal
81% matchVery Positive99% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: exodrifter
Windows · Linux
An emotional point-and-click hard sci-fi adventure game about exploring an abandoned space station. Follow messages left by the long-gone staff to learn the outcome of the research team and the secrets they left behind.
Why similar: Point & Click 21.9%, Emotional 21.8%, Linear 15.7%, Puzzle 12.5%, Exploration 12.3%
- #24 Copycat
79% matchVery Positive89% of 5,303 reviews2024
Dev: Spoonful Of WonderPub: Neverland Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A poignant narrative-driven game about rejection, belonging and the meaning of home. It follows the story of a newly adopted shelter cat whose space in the home is taken by a copycat. Bring the tissues.
Why similar: Emotional 34.9%, Walking Simulator 30%, Story Rich 14.9%, Exploration 9.9%, Adventure 7.7%
- #25 Dance of Death: Du Lac & Fey
82% matchMostly Positive80% of 172 reviews2019
Dev: Salix Games Ltd
Windows
London, 1888: The people of Whitechapel live under the ghastly shadow of Jack the Ripper, tempting Arthurian legends - Du Lac & Fey - back to English shores to intervene. Will they stop Jack before more blood is spilt on the cobbled streets? Victorian London awaits you...
Why similar: Dogs 43.8% ★, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Point & Click 12.1%, Emotional 11.2%, Choices Matter 10.1%
- #26 The First Tree
81% 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 51.4%, Exploration 20.1%, Story Rich 14.9%, Adventure 10.6%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #27 Neva
77% matchVery Positive94% of 9,904 reviews2024
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 30.6%, Walking Simulator 23.4%, Puzzle 15.6%, Adventure 11.8%, Anime 7.3%
- #28 The Almost Gone
80% matchVery Positive80% of 1,208 reviews2020
Dev: Happy Volcano
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Experience the intricate dioramas and connections of your life, and the ripples we all make, in this award-winning narrative puzzle game about death, loss, and mental health.
Why similar: Point & Click 30.1%, Emotional 19.3%, Puzzle 17.5%, Story Rich 11.2%, Stylized 7.9%
- #29 Unwording
79% matchVery Positive81% of 74 reviews2023
Dev: Frostwood Interactive
Windows · Linux
Unwording is a short but powerful exploration of overcoming negative self-talk. Solve word puzzles, explore the neighborhood through multiple perspectives, and help Tom have a better day through a challenging yet cathartic experience.
Why similar: Philosophical 23.6%, Emotional 13.4%, Point & Click 12.7%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Walking Simulator 11.7%
- #30 How to Say Goodbye
78% matchVery Positive91% of 170 reviews2022
Dev: Florian VeltmanPub: ARTE France
Windows · Mac
How to Say Goodbye is a beautiful narrative puzzle game inspired by picture books. Reorganize the environment and solve puzzles to help a group of ghosts on their quest to finally move on.
Why similar: Emotional 47.8%, Puzzle 26.2%, 2D 13.5%, Adventure 9.1%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #31 Deep Beyond
77% matchVery Positive89% of 99 reviews2024
Dev: Avix Games
Windows
Deep Beyond Is a first-person interactive thriller about a sea explorer and the mystery behind her father’s disappearance.
Why similar: Dogs 32.3% ★, Walking Simulator 19.8%, Emotional 11.4%, Puzzle 8.1%, Exploration 7.7%
- #32 I doesn't exist - a modern text adventure
78% matchMixed69% of 78 reviews2023
Dev: LUAL Games KIGPub: DreadXP
Windows · Mac · Linux
Classic Zork meets Existential Crisis. A modern text adventure that explores themes of control, isolation and mental health while levelling up the genre with beautiful pixel art.
Why similar: Story Rich 27.8%, Puzzle 23.8%, Choices Matter 13.8%, Adventure 12.1%, Multiple Endings 10.7%
- #33 GRIS
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 94,608 reviews2018
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 24.5%, Walking Simulator 15.2%, Story Rich 14.2%, Puzzle 13%, 2D 9.6%
- #34 THE NORMAL THING
76% matchVery Positive95% of 490 reviews2020
Dev: Orata Studio
Windows · Mac
THE NORMAL THING is a story about a dog who lost his memory. Sunless forests, strange gardens, weird inhabitants... Start a little journey to retrieve your memory.
Why similar: Puzzle 32.5%, 2D 21.7%, Exploration 16.2%, Adventure 15.4%, Story Rich 10.9%
- #35 Stars In The Trash
74% matchVery Positive98% of 368 reviews2024
Dev: Valhalla Cats
Windows
Stars in the Trash brings the magic of animated movie classics into a narrative-driven platformer that combines action, exploration and puzzles. Tired of feeling trapped at home, Moka, a spoiled cat decides to run away and seek adventure. Explore, make friends, fight, and escape from the kennelman.
Why similar: Dogs 27% ★, Hand-drawn 15.1%, Linear 11.4%, Emotional 11.2%, Exploration 8.7%
- #36 In His Time
76% matchVery Positive87% of 53 reviews2023
Dev: TearyHand StudioPub: Kodansha
Windows · Mac
Enter the hauntingly beautiful shadow world of In His Time, a 2D puzzle-solving adventure game. There you will meet Olly and join him to solve puzzles throughout each step of his emotional journey of growth and self-discovery.
Why similar: Philosophical 33.4%, Story Rich 16.5%, Exploration 14.6%, Puzzle 13.3%, 2D 10.9%
- #37 DISCOPUP
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 507 reviews2025
Dev: Parry Mechanics
Windows · Mac
DISCOPUP is a mystery game about a seal who wants to sneak inside a dogs-only party. Explore the city and meet shady characters as your search for the perfect dog costume.
Why similar: Multiple Endings 23.2%, Puzzle 22.8%, Story Rich 21.6%, Exploration 17.1%, Choices Matter 9.9%
- #38 Glitchhikers: The Spaces Between
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 163 reviews2022
Dev: Silverstring Media Inc.Pub: Fellow Traveller
Windows · Mac
Glitchhikers is a surreal journey through the spaces between places. A late night drive, a deserted airport lounge, a moonlit walk through an empty park, a quiet carriage on an overnight train. Who will you meet? What will you talk about? Where will the journey take you? Find yourself along the way.
Why similar: Philosophical 30.3%, Point & Click 14.1%, Abstract 12.8%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Emotional 11.9%
- #39 LOST EMBER
73% 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 38.6% ★, Walking Simulator 18.8%, Emotional 15.7%, Exploration 8.7%, Story Rich 7.2%
- #40 Blind Touch
72% matchNo user reviews90% of 69 reviews2026
Dev: Flygogo Games
Windows
A "Blind" simulator that lets you experience a new perspective and immersive sensory journey. Step into a world of darkness using your guide cane.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.5%, Emotional 23%, Linear 12.1%, Exploration 11.3%, Story Rich 11.2%
- #41 Into A Dream
74% matchVery Positive91% of 76 reviews2020
Dev: Filipe F. Thomaz
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are his last hope. The only one who can rescue him. Delve deep into the dreams of Luke Williams, a man diagnosed with depression, unfold the heartbreaking story of his life and prevent him from... fading away.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.3%, Emotional 20.3%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Story Rich 10.3%, Exploration 9.4%
- #42 Asfalia: Panic at the Mansion
71% matchVery Positive100% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Funtomata
Windows · Mac
Step into a touching and whimsical universe. With Charlie and Lily, find lost puppies, solve fun puzzles, meet fascinating characters, and collect delightful stickers! A storybook-style game about friendship and courage, suitable for all ages.
Why similar: Dogs 33.7% ★, Point & Click 19.3%, Emotional 15.9%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #43 The Heroes Around Me
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 745 reviews2024
Dev: OKJOY
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
The Heroes Around Me tells a story of a family of 3: the hard-working and quiet father – Nan, his daughter Lili, and their pet dog Sesame. Players will experience the harshness and warmth in the simpler time of the 1990s, where lots of stories are untold.
Why similar: Dogs 49.3% ★, Walking Simulator 16.6%, Emotional 14.8%, Story Rich 7.7%, Exploration 7.5%
- #44 Cat Island Petrichor
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 89 reviews2026
Dev: LuminousNotePub: Mango Party
Windows
As a cat, explore a nostalgic Japanese summer island filled with strays. Solve puzzles, uncover mysteries, and share an intimate, unhurried adventure with the heroine.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 34%, Emotional 23.1%, Exploration 13.6%, Anime 11.6%, Story Rich 9.5%
- #45 The Longest Road on Earth
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 631 reviews2021
Dev: Brainwash GangPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
A thoughtful and deeply personal title with stripped-down mechanics. The lack of dialogue or text allows you to create your own narrative through your time with four characters. Each short story will allow players to be swept away by the haunting lyrics of over twenty original, nostalgic songs.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.9%, Side Scroller 23.6%, Point & Click 20.8%, Emotional 16.7%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #46 Whisker Wanderlust: The Mosaic of Souls
70% matchVery Positive90% of 374 reviews2025
Dev: MEOW STORE GAMEPub: Gamersky Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Welcome to "Stray of Lost Cat", a story centered around a peculiar little feline. Follow the kitten's journey as it escapes the pursuit of "Meowdes" while collecting soul fragments, striving to reunite with its beloved owner.
Why similar: Emotional 25.4%, Point & Click 23.8%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Puzzle 11.5%, Story Rich 11.5%
- #47 Hollow Mind: The Lost Puppy
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 57 reviews2020
Dev: storkyproduct
Windows
A small puppy will have to fight with their fears and find all the positive memories, personified by soft toys, in completely different locations. Beautiful graphics, pleasant sounds, and interesting performance. Just relax and feel the atmosphere of adventure.
Why similar: Cartoony 67.1%, Adventure 28.6%, Singleplayer 4.3%
- #48 Kentucky Route Zero: PC Edition
71% matchVery Positive80% of 4,401 reviews2013
Dev: Cardboard Computer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
KENTUCKY ROUTE ZERO is a magical realist adventure game about a secret highway running through the caves beneath Kentucky, and the mysterious folks who travel it.
Why similar: Point & Click 54.7%, Story Rich 16.6%, Adventure 15.5%, Exploration 5.2%, Walking Simulator 4.6%
- #49 OPUS: Prism Peak
66% matchVery Positive93% of 1,006 reviews2026
Dev: SIGONO INC.Pub: SHUEISHA GAMES
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
OPUS: Prism Peak is a narrative adventure where you play as a weary photographer stranded in the Dusklands, traveling with a girl who's lost her memories. Together, you'll uncover the mysteries of this land through your camera and find your way home.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 26%, Emotional 21.9%, Anime 12.6%, Exploration 11.6%, Puzzle 10.9%
- #50 monoch room
69% matchVery Positive89% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: LuuuLuuuL
Windows
After losing consciousness, I found myself in a strange room. An unknown figure guided me deeper into the room. "I thought you would make it this far." Eventually, I saw a past I had forgotten... "monoch room" is an adventure game with puzzle elements.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.9%, Philosophical 22.3%, Puzzle 18.2%, Exploration 16.6%, Dogs 8.9% ★
- #51 Goodboy Galaxy
68% matchVery Positive96% of 145 reviews2024
Dev: Goodboy Galaxy Ltd.
Windows · Linux
A vibrant sci-fi platform adventure game where you help Maxwell the dog explore unfamiliar worlds, make strange new friends and contend with mysterious forces - by jumping, shooting, slicing, shrinking, warping and drilling.
Why similar: Dogs 60.5% ★, Exploration 12.7%, Cartoony 12.2%, Adventure 6.3%, 2D 6.2%
- #52 Cat at Home
66% matchVery Positive100% of 55 reviews2026
Dev: MeowsoftPub: Liquid Meow
Windows · Mac
This is a 2D side-scrolling puzzle game with a cat as the main character. The game takes place in a villa, where you play as a cat that has just entered the house. You meet animals with different personalities, solve one problem after another, and finally resolve the crisis at home.
Why similar: Multiple Endings 19.5%, Puzzle 15.8%, Cartoony 15.7%, Stylized 10.8%, Exploration 10%
- #53 THE LONGING
67% matchVery Positive92% of 7,323 reviews2020
Dev: Studio SeufzPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 37.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
An unusual mix of adventure and idle game. In utter loneliness deep below the surface, it's your task to wait for the awakening of your king... for 400 days.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.3%, Point & Click 17.8%, Multiple Endings 12.4%, Choices Matter 10.7%, Hand-drawn 8.8%
- #54 Woolly Boy and the Circus
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 72 reviews2025
Dev: big pineapplePub: Cotton Game
Windows · Mac
'Woolly boy and the Circus' is a hand-painted style puzzle game. The game mainly tells the story of the protagonist, Our woolly boy, who is trapped in the "Big Pineapple Circus" and searching for a way out.
Why similar: Dogs 33.9% ★, Point & Click 16.2%, Hand-drawn 9%, Anime 8.9%, Cartoony 8.6%
- #55 Still There
68% matchVery Positive86% of 1,346 reviews2019
Dev: GhostSharkPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Every day is the same on the faraway Bento space-lighthouse - until a mysterious radio message breaks through. Evade the past, welcome oblivion, make the perfect Italian coffee. Still There is a psychological adventure game about grief, technical puzzles, wacky AIs and dark humour. How far is far enough?
Why similar: Point & Click 26.6%, Emotional 25.6%, Story Rich 11.6%, Choices Matter 11.5%, Puzzle 11.4%
- #56 Life on the Hook
69% matchVery Positive81% of 95 reviews2022
Dev: Arkuda Inc.
Windows
Life on the Hook - is a short story about the life of a lonely fisherman named Hrafn, who lives his life in a small house on a lake with a dock and an old boat.
Why similar: Philosophical 25.9%, Walking Simulator 21.7%, Emotional 13.7%, Linear 10.6%, Exploration 9%
- #57 Bilkins' Folly
67% matchVery Positive90% of 99 reviews2023
Dev: WebbysoftPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Linux
Percy’s on a quest to find his missing relatives, and he needs your help! Join him and his beloved dog Drayton as they adventure through a series of unusual islands, solve puzzles to uncover valuable treasure, and bring to light the foreboding family secret buried beneath it all.
Why similar: Dogs 35.8% ★, Multiple Endings 16.1%, Puzzle 12%, Exploration 11.9%, Story Rich 10.3%
- #58 OneShot
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 62,700 reviews2016
Dev: Future Cat LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 27.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
Why similar: Story Rich 20.4%, Choices Matter 20.1%, Multiple Endings 18.6%, Puzzle 15.1%, Exploration 7.8%
- #59 One Dog Story
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 516 reviews2017
Dev: Big Way GamesPub: Big Way
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
One Dog Story is an engaging pixel adventure game with RPG elements, gameplay that’ll get you hooked for hours, and well-developed characters. You wake up in an underground laboratory, free again after a horrific accident. Prepare to explore this expansive game world and its many secrets and mysteries.
Why similar: Side Scroller 45.9%, Exploration 16%, Story Rich 13.9%, Adventure 12%, 2D 9.7%