Games Like Dordogne

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: Narrative 26.3% ★, Emotional 13.8%, Nature 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Relaxing 8%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same heavy emphasis on exploration, capturing memories through journaling and photography, and emotional storytelling.

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 32.7%, Nature 10.1%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Family Friendly 8.4%, Relaxing 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Centers around a charming photography mechanic and gentle exploration of delightful environments.

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 31.5%, Nature 13.6%, Collectathon 10.1%, Family Friendly 9.4%, Female Protagonist 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes a wholesome, nature-focused adventure led by a young female protagonist exploring a sunny island.

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Nature 18.1%, Relaxing 17.6%, Cute 15.1%, Exploration 14.8%, Family Friendly 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the cozy, feel-good exploration and picturesque outdoor atmosphere found in Dordogne.

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 37.3%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Relaxing 15.7%, Story Rich 11.4%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a relaxing, narrative-driven experience centered on returning to a peaceful hometown and reconnecting with the past.

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: Emotional 25.5%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Story Rich 10.6%, Exploration 10.2%, Relaxing 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a deeply narrative-driven experience with a unique artistic style and emotional story depth.

Embark on an emotional first-person narrative adventure where you control the story—and affect its outcomes—with your real-life blinks. With this innovative technique you will fully immerse yourself in a world of memories, both joyous and heartbreaking, as your whole life flashes before your eyes.

Why similar: Narrative 48.4% ★, Emotional 21.5%, Story Rich 7.9%, Hand-drawn 4.9%, Family Friendly 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Mirrors Dordogne's poignant focus on nostalgia, memory, and emotional formative journeys.

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 40.6%, Family Friendly 12.7%, Relaxing 10.9%, Collectathon 10.2%, Cute 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features whimsical, joyful exploration and a charming, family-friendly atmosphere.

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 29.7%, Nature 16%, Cute 10.1%, Relaxing 8.7%, Family Friendly 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a cute, nature-focused exploration adventure with a relaxing and wholesome vibe.

Teacup is a short and wholesome narrative adventure game with a focus on exploration and non-linear progression. Help a small and shy frog on her journey to find the ingredients she needs for her tea party!

Why similar: Narrative 35.7% ★, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Cute 9.7%, Family Friendly 7.4%, Exploration 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a cute, narrative-driven exploration journey with charming characters and a cozy pace.

Venba is a short narrative cooking game, where you play as an Indian mom who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s. Cook various dishes and restore lost recipes, hold branching conversations, and explore South Indian food in this story about family, love, and loss.

Why similar: Narrative 40% ★, Emotional 14.8%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Hand-drawn 7.7%, Stylized 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Weaves a touching, narrative-heavy story about family, heritage, and the warmth of memories.

Immerse yourself in a relaxing, minimalist and colorful adventure. Flow with Naiad across a mysterious river and interact with its fauna and flora to discover little secrets. Enjoy a wholesome experience with an original and dreamy visual style.

Why similar: Nature 18.5%, Cute 12.8%, Exploration 11.2%, Family Friendly 10.9%, Relaxing 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Presents a poetic, beautiful aquatic journey focused on peaceful exploration and nature.

A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!

Why similar: Wholesome 35.7%, Emotional 20.1%, Family Friendly 10%, Relaxing 9.4%, Exploration 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a short, cozy adventure focused on tactile puzzle mechanics and sweet storytelling.

Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family.

Why similar: Nature 13.3%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Cute 10.3%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Family Friendly 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Uses creative map-manipulation mechanics within a cute, hand-drawn adventure setting.

Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure about leaving home, set in a foldable, paper world.

Why similar: Wholesome 30.2%, Female Protagonist 9%, Family Friendly 8.8%, Hand-drawn 8.5%, Relaxing 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a charming story with clever, paper-folding exploration mechanics.

Bring kindness and light to the people of Sainte-et-Claire as Lila—a tiny mouse with a big heart! Explore a quaint French village, make electrifying new friends, and do good deeds for those in need in this lush narrative adventure game.

Why similar: Narrative 31.8% ★, Collectathon 13.8%, Emotional 11.5%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Cute 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a wholesome, comforting narrative with gentle puzzle-adventure exploration.

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: Wholesome 25%, Emotional 12.1%, Hand-drawn 8.3%, Family Friendly 6.9%, Nature 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Shares a wholesome, hand-drawn aesthetic and an emotionally resonant adventure.

A mutant soap opera where small-town gossip meets the supernatural. Explore the Mutazione community as Kai as she cares for her ailing grandfather. Discover magical gardens, new friends & old secrets. They can survive an apocalyptic meteor strike, but can they survive their small-town drama?

Why similar: Nature 18.5%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Relaxing 14.2%, Story Rich 10.6%, Cute 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Blends deep personal narrative, community relationships, and atmospheric exploration in a lush setting.

A pidgeon-doctor in a small town. A broken healthcare system. A heartfelt narrative game. Fall of Porcupine tells an emotional story about a young doctor who struggles to find his place. Accompany Finley in a lovingly illustrated world and uncover the darkest secrets of Porcupine.

Why similar: Emotional 21.4%, Hand-drawn 12%, Cute 11.3%, Story Rich 10.3%, Wholesome 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Presents a story-rich, heartfelt narrative adventure with a cute art style and emotional undertones.

Pine Hearts is a wholesome and tender adventure about nostalgic journeys, overcoming loss, and helping others. Embark on a cozy hiking expedition to the sprawling Pine Hearts nature reserve and scale the mountain your father never managed to climb.

Why similar: Wholesome 18.4%, Narrative 17.3% ★, Nature 10.8%, Emotional 10.1%, Collectathon 8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a cozy, narrative-driven adventure set in a peaceful provincial park full of memories.

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: Narrative 25.9% ★, Emotional 13.5%, Nature 11.7%, Family Friendly 7.1%, Relaxing 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers an emotional, narrative-rich journey exploring scenic landscapes alongside an animal companion.

Woodo feels like a 3D coloring book you can touch, a relaxing puzzle-tale told through handcrafted wooden dioramas. A toy for those who never forgot how to be a child.

Why similar: Wholesome 34.1%, Emotional 11.4%, Family Friendly 10.4%, Relaxing 8.5%, Cute 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes a cozy, tactile puzzle experience with a cute aesthetic and comforting vibe.

Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.

Why similar: Emotional 16.1%, Nature 14.9%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Family Friendly 11.7%, Relaxing 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on relaxed, combat-free exploration of beautiful, flooded environments to uncover a story.

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: Narrative 19.7% ★, Wholesome 17.9%, Emotional 11.9%, Hand-drawn 8.7%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features hand-drawn artwork and a story-rich adventure full of charm and exploration.

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

Why similar: Wholesome 29.4%, Emotional 13.3%, Nature 11.5%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Relaxing 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a relaxing, tropical exploration experience centered around a young protagonist's journey.

Welcome to the beautiful and tropical Petit Island! Relive your grandpaw's youthful adventures by exploring the island and meeting all the unique islanders in this heartwarming open-world narrative exploration game. Preserve his memories before they fade away.

Why similar: Nature 19.4%, Family Friendly 14.2%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Relaxing 11.3%, Cute 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a nostalgic, family-friendly exploration adventure recapturing childhood memories on an island.

Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.

Why similar: Relaxing 26.4%, Cute 17.7%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Story Rich 10.2%, Family Friendly 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Tells a subtle, emotional story of growing up and life transitions entirely through environmental exploration.

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: Nature 14%, Relaxing 12.7%, Cute 11.4%, Collectathon 10.5%, Exploration 10.3%

Storyteller is an award-winning puzzle game about building stories. Start with a title, settings and characters and create a story that fits the story’s description. Play with stories of love, intrigue, crime, monsters, betrayal, and more!

Why similar: Hand-drawn 57.5%, Adventure 19.1%, Casual 14.4%, Singleplayer 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a charming, narrative-driven puzzle experience with a whimsical storybook presentation.

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: Nature 17.3%, Atmospheric 15.9%, Relaxing 15.5%, Exploration 13.6%, Story Rich 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Explores themes of family, loss, and emotional connection through gentle exploration.

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Why similar: Wholesome 41.3%, Relaxing 9.1%, Cute 9%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Stylized 5.4%

Two doctors traverse backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish. This is To the Moon's standalone sequel, but can also be played first.

Why similar: Emotional 30.4%, Female Protagonist 16%, Story Rich 12.5%, Cute 11.8%, Linear 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses deeply on memory, regret, and emotional storytelling in a narrative-driven format.

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 26.6%, Emotional 13.4%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Relaxing 7.1%, Cute 6.8%

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: Narrative 27.3% ★, Wholesome 24.6%, Hand-drawn 7.5%, Relaxing 6.6%, Cute 5.8%

Rita is a cozy adventure where a little chicklet solves word-based puzzles to transform the world around her. Follow her story across generations, meet her grandchicklet, and be a part of her legacy.

Why similar: Wholesome 30.9%, Emotional 11.6%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Family Friendly 8.4%, Cute 7.2%

Go on a summer vacation to the Cloudy Valley archipelago! Swim, climb, and explore the different islands at your own pace. Discover treasures or enjoy a cozy and relaxing atmosphere by the waves...

Why similar: Wholesome 23.5%, Nature 15.1%, Cute 10.5%, Relaxing 10.3%, Exploration 9.3%

Tukoni: Forest Keepers is a cute & cozy puzzle adventure. Play as Traveller, a forest spirit on a special journey, as you explore magical hand-drawn locations, meet charming characters, solve handcrafted puzzles, collect herbs and tea recipes, and help the forest prepare for the coming winter.

Why similar: Wholesome 31.8%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, Nature 8.7%, Cute 8.4%, Family Friendly 7.3%

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 23%, Nature 17.5%, Relaxing 12.2%, Family Friendly 10.6%, Cute 10.3%

'Pieces of the Past' is a cute, sentimental adventure where you restore family keepsakes to uncover touching stories. Blend puzzle-solving with the joy of preserving memories in this delightful journey!

Why similar: Wholesome 24%, Emotional 12.3%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Family Friendly 9.8%, Relaxing 9.8%

Été (summer) is a relaxing painting game set in Montréal. Color the city to explore, create artworks on canvas, collect stamps in your album, decorate your studio, fulfill commissions from your neighbors, and unleash your inner artist!

Why similar: Narrative 33.3% ★, Nature 10.5%, Relaxing 8.7%, Family Friendly 8.2%, Exploration 6.7%

Bumblebee – Little Bee Adventure is a story-driven, narrative 3D flight exploration game in which you control a little bee on its journey to find a new home. On its quest to find a beautiful and fitting it discovers distant places, friendly and calm animals, and amazing and dangerously habitats.

Why similar: Narrative 30.8% ★, Collectathon 15.5%, Nature 12.7%, Family Friendly 10%, Relaxing 6%

Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.

Why similar: Emotional 22.3%, Nature 19.1%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Story Rich 9.9%, Atmospheric 8.2%

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: Wholesome 21.7%, Emotional 12.3%, Nature 11.7%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Family Friendly 7.6%

Make up for lost time with Once Again, If you could travel through time, who’s the first person you’d meet? An interactive story about a boy who spends his summers wandering between past and present... After meeting her, summer will never be the same again...Who is she, and what journey awaits you?

Why similar: Narrative 28.7% ★, Emotional 17.2%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Story Rich 7.5%

Play as an adorable chicken in this relaxing platformer. Jump, climb and solve puzzles to find the answer to the ULTIMATE question a chicken can ask...

Why similar: Wholesome 33%, Nature 10.1%, Cute 9.4%, Relaxing 8.4%, Female Protagonist 8.3%

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 38.4%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Family Friendly 9.8%, Relaxing 9.3%, Female Protagonist 7.1%

A song from years ago triggers a flood of memories for champion swimmer Miriam. Embark on an evocative journey through her turbulent childhood and the complicated relationship she shared with her devoted mother.

Why similar: Emotional 28%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Adventure 12.8%, Casual 11.5%, Atmospheric 8.9%

Embark on an emotional journey of losing the love of one's life. Manipulate time, solve puzzles, reshape surroundings as you push forward into the bittersweet recollections of a past life. This is a story about happiness and hardship, joy and sorrow. A story that all of us will one day experience.

Why similar: Emotional 21.1%, Nature 16.4%, Relaxing 10.3%, Cute 9.8%, Family Friendly 8.9%

Experience a brand new adventure game set amongst a world of weird and wonderful fish planets. Explore beautiful environments, solve intricate puzzles and discover the truth about a mysterious little girl and her mechanical alter-ego, Cubus.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 14%, Emotional 13.3%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Cute 10.2%, Relaxing 10.1%

Solve puzzles, riddles, and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! Join Toto and Gal as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, the brother and sister must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.

Why similar: Wholesome 28.1%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Family Friendly 13.5%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Story Rich 8.8%

A short, fully voiced, story-first adventure across two worlds. Rearrange words into platforms in Izzy’s diary, then wield word magic to shape your path in the fantasy she writes. Gentle puzzles, watercolour wonder, and a bittersweet story of family, loss, and healing.

Why similar: Narrative 36.1% ★, Emotional 19.2%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Relaxing 7.6%, Story Rich 6.9%

Embark on a heartwarming journey as a home cleaning specialist.

Why similar: Narrative 45.6% ★, Emotional 16.2%, Relaxing 9%, Atmospheric 4.7%, Exploration 4%

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: Narrative 24.6% ★, Wholesome 24.1%, Emotional 12%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Relaxing 6.3%

Embark on a leisurely journey through a kitten's eyes, where the world blossoms into a realm of magical whimsy. Whisker Wanderlust is here! Help the mischievous kitten (who just shredded their human's 376th yarn ball) collect treasures from distant lands♥

Why similar: Wholesome 30.3%, Collectathon 17.9%, Emotional 17.2%, Relaxing 8.7%, Story Rich 5.5%

A cozy puzzler with story. Recreate paintings by applying lines & colors in a specific order. Explore beautiful mazes & collect letters of a poem. Help two sweethearts find a path towards each other. Three games in one. Hints when stuck. 160+ paintings, 3~4 hours, set to a chill soundtrack.

Why similar: Wholesome 39.4%, Relaxing 9.6%, Family Friendly 9.1%, Cute 8.2%, Stylized 7.3%

Pieced Together is a cozy scrapbooking game that takes you on a heartfelt journey about friendship and getting older. Sort items, solve gentle puzzles, and decorate the scrapbook as you uncover the story piece by piece.

Why similar: Wholesome 13.9%, Relaxing 11.9%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Family Friendly 10.2%, Cute 9.5%

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: Wholesome 26.6%, Emotional 15.5%, Female Protagonist 13%, Cute 8.2%, Relaxing 7.9%

A calm and atmospheric "walking'n'watching simulator" about the beauty of nature. Use your gaze and attention in diverse gameplay experiences: Connect the stars, watch the grass grow, fly with the birds and remember many more of the wonders surrounding us each day.

Why similar: Wholesome 30.8%, Nature 15.6%, Emotional 12.2%, Relaxing 8.7%, Cute 6.8%

What if the physical objects of everyday life, the possessions we hold close, were actual windows to the past? Peer into distant memories and unseen futures in Hindsight.

Why similar: Narrative 21.3% ★, Emotional 16.8%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Relaxing 8.7%, Exploration 7.9%

Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.

Why similar: Narrative 37.8% ★, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Relaxing 8.6%, Cute 7.5%