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 26.4% ★, Emotional 13.7%, Nature 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10%, Relaxing 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Like Dordogne, this game focuses on capturing fleeting moments and memories in a beautiful, atmospheric world.

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 33.8% ★, Nature 13.1%, Collectathon 10.1%, Family Friendly 9%, Female Protagonist 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the same wholesome, sun-drenched feeling of childhood exploration and nature-focused discovery.

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 7.7%, Hand-drawn 5%, Family Friendly 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-driven experience uses a unique mechanic to explore the emotional weight of a lifetime of memories.

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 35% ★, Nature 9.7%, Hand-drawn 9.1%, Family Friendly 8.1%, Relaxing 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: The focus on photography and gentle exploration creates a heartwarming journey that feels very similar to Dordogne's pace.

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 37.9% ★, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Relaxing 8.7%, Cute 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: The artistic, hand-painted aesthetic and focus on narrative storytelling mirror the visual and emotional tone of Dordogne.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Story Rich 28.9%, Atmospheric 17.9%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Exploration 14.2%, Emotional 9%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the core theme of exploring a family home to uncover poignant secrets and stories from the past.

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

Why similar: Relaxing 18.2%, Nature 17.9%, Cute 15.4%, Exploration 14.8%, Family Friendly 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly relaxing and cozy exploration experience that emphasizes the joy of small, personal discoveries.

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 40.2% ★, Emotional 14.6%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Hand-drawn 7.8%, Stylized 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative game beautifully explores family heritage and cultural identity through emotional, story-rich gameplay.

The Gardens Between is a surreal puzzle adventure that follows best friends, Arina and Frendt, as they fall into a mysterious world of beautiful garden islands. Manipulate time to solve puzzles and discover the secrets of each island.

Why similar: Narrative 33% ★, Emotional 17.2%, Female Protagonist 9%, Relaxing 8.4%, Family Friendly 8%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-adventure game is built entirely around the theme of nostalgia and the emotional significance of childhood memories.

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 43.1% ★, Family Friendly 12%, Relaxing 10.6%, Collectathon 9.9%, Cute 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the pure, carefree spirit of childhood play and exploration in a vibrant, wholesome environment.

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 31.8% ★, Nature 15.5%, Cute 9.8%, Relaxing 8.6%, Family Friendly 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes gentle exploration and curiosity, mirroring the sense of wonder found in Dordogne.

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 26.8%, Cute 17.7%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Story Rich 10%, Family Friendly 10%

Why You'll Like It: It tells a touching, non-verbal story through the objects we keep, evoking a strong sense of personal history and nostalgia.

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

Why similar: Wholesome 32.4% ★, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Family Friendly 8.4%, Hand-drawn 8.2%, Relaxing 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: The unique paper-folding mechanics and cozy, artistic world provide a relaxing and thoughtful puzzle experience.

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: Hand-drawn 16%, Family Friendly 15.4%, Emotional 13.3%, Story Rich 10.3%, Stylized 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional narrative game that uses beautiful visuals to tell a story about life, regret, and the memories we carry.

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 19.2%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Story Rich 9.8%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This adventure game combines puzzle-solving with a heartfelt, folklore-inspired narrative about family bonds.

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 25.4%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Story Rich 10.4%, Exploration 10.2%, Relaxing 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: The story-rich, narrative-heavy gameplay focuses on childhood friends uncovering mysteries in a charming, atmospheric setting.

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 27% ★, Emotional 11.7%, Hand-drawn 8.1%, Family Friendly 6.6%, Nature 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: The hand-drawn art style and focus on a heartwarming, emotional bond make it a perfect companion to Dordogne.

Florence Yeoh feels a little... stuck. Her life is an endless routine of work, sleep, and spending too much time on social media. Then one day, she meets a cello player named Krish who changes everything about how she sees the world and herself.

Why similar: Narrative 31% ★, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Cute 9.1%, Story Rich 8.4%, Family Friendly 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This short, interactive story captures the emotional highs and lows of life and relationships with a distinct artistic style.

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 18.6%, Cute 13%, Exploration 11.2%, Family Friendly 10.8%, Relaxing 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, relaxing adventure that focuses on the pure joy of exploring nature and moving through a beautiful, fluid environment.

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 11.4%, Cute 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Family Friendly 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: The map-manipulation mechanics and cute, hand-drawn aesthetic create a relaxing and inventive exploration experience.

Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.

Why similar: Emotional 28.3%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Relaxing 12.6%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Story Rich 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: While it deals with heavier themes, it shares the same focus on emotional storytelling and nurturing relationships in a beautiful world.

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%, Nature 16.4%, Relaxing 10.6%, Cute 9.8%, Family Friendly 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game uses time-manipulation to explore the emotional journey of a life, perfectly matching the reflective tone of your seed game.

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

Why similar: Wholesome 38.1% ★, Emotional 19.4%, Family Friendly 9.6%, Relaxing 9.3%, Exploration 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, short adventure that emphasizes creativity and gentle puzzle-solving in a charming, bite-sized world.

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 26.1% ★, Emotional 13.4%, Nature 11.7%, Family Friendly 7%, Relaxing 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This emotional adventure game focuses on restoring color to a world through the eyes of a dog, mirroring themes of memory and loss.

The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.

Why similar: Emotional 26.1%, Family Friendly 13.9%, Cute 13.9%, Relaxing 13.7%, Story Rich 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, emotional puzzle-adventure that focuses on finding hope and meaning in a gentle, atmospheric world.

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 31.6% ★, Emotional 13%, Nature 11.2%, Relaxing 8.6%, Hand-drawn 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This life-sim offers a relaxing, wholesome experience centered on exploration and connecting with a vibrant island world.

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: Female Protagonist 23.9%, Atmospheric 17.6%, Hand-drawn 16.4%, Relaxing 11.5%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This visually stunning game uses color and art to convey a powerful, emotional journey without the need for dialogue.

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 40.1% ★, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Relaxing 15.4%, Story Rich 10.6%, Atmospheric 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a slow-paced, narrative-driven experience centered on returning home and reconnecting with the past.

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 13.2%, Relaxing 13%, Collectathon 11.2%, Cute 11%, Exploration 10.3%

The 3D anime-style shooting game "E.T.E" is launching early access soon. It offers three unique environments—sea, land, and air—plus a system for developing female characters and mechas. Famous voice actresses like Sakura Tange, Kana Hanazawa, Rie Tanaka, and Mikako Komatsu voice the characters.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 88.9%, Singleplayer 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game allows you to paint your surroundings, capturing the same artistic and exploratory spirit found in Dordogne.

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 19.9% ★, Narrative 17.1% ★, Nature 10.6%, Emotional 9.8%, Collectathon 8%

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 36% ★, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Cute 9.8%, Family Friendly 7.3%, Exploration 7.2%

Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.

Why similar: Story Rich 26.3%, Atmospheric 23.1%, Exploration 18.8%, Adventure 14%, Colorful 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: The focus on atmospheric exploration and deep, character-driven dialogue provides a mature but reflective narrative experience.

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 32% ★, Collectathon 14.1%, Emotional 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Cute 6.1%

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 25.4% ★, Nature 14.8%, Cute 10.3%, Relaxing 10.3%, Exploration 9.1%

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 28.4% ★, Emotional 13.1%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Relaxing 6.9%, Cute 6.6%

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 24.5% ★, Nature 17.3%, Relaxing 12.3%, Cute 10.1%, Family Friendly 10%

'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 25.9% ★, Emotional 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Relaxing 9.7%, Family Friendly 9.5%

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%, Relaxing 11.5%, Cute 11.2%, Female Protagonist 11.2%

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

Why similar: Emotional 16%, Nature 14.9%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Family Friendly 11.7%, Relaxing 11.2%

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 14.5% ★, Relaxing 11.5%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Family Friendly 9.5%, Cute 8.9%

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 33.4% ★, Nature 10.5%, Relaxing 8.8%, Family Friendly 8.1%, Stylized 6.8%

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 21.1%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Cute 11.2%, Story Rich 10%, Wholesome 9.4% ★

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 35.4% ★, Nature 9.8%, Cute 9.1%, Relaxing 8.3%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

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 15.8%, Nature 12.7%, Family Friendly 9.8%, Relaxing 6.1%

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 30.4% ★, Hand-drawn 14.2%, Family Friendly 13%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Story Rich 8.5%

Explore a lively oasis city filled with charming characters, forgotten ruins and ominous conspiracies in the second chapter of NAIRI, a narrative puzzle adventure about Nairi's perilous quest to save her family.

Why similar: Emotional 17.3%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Relaxing 9.2%, Female Protagonist 9%, Cute 9%

Restore your town as you run, jump and dash through cozy locales while helping lovable townsfolk! Become immersed in a tight-knit community of animals and robots while becoming the town hero in this heart-warming solarpunk adventure.

Why similar: Wholesome 29.5% ★, Collectathon 14.7%, Nature 12.4%, Relaxing 6%, Family Friendly 5.9%

Embark on a heartwarming journey as a home cleaning specialist.

Why similar: Narrative 45.6% ★, Emotional 15.8%, Relaxing 9.1%, Atmospheric 4.8%, Exploration 4.1%

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 27.6%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Adventure 12.6%, Casual 11.8%, Atmospheric 9.2%

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 13.7%, Emotional 13.3%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Relaxing 10.3%, Cute 10.2%

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 41.8% ★, Relaxing 9.4%, Family Friendly 8.6%, Cute 7.8%, Stylized 7.2%

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 33% ★, Nature 15.1%, Emotional 11.7%, Relaxing 8.5%, Cute 6.5%

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 28.6% ★, Emotional 15%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Cute 8%, Relaxing 7.8%

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 17.1%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Story Rich 7.5%

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 32.4% ★, Collectathon 17.7%, Emotional 16.5%, Relaxing 8.6%, Story Rich 5.2%

Wayward Strand is a heartfelt story told in a curious way. Hop aboard an airborne hospital and meet its fully-voiced cast of eclectic characters. As time passes for everyone on board, explore the interwoven lives of the patients and staff; discover something new on each and every playthrough.

Why similar: Wholesome 26% ★, Narrative 24.1% ★, Emotional 11.6%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, Relaxing 6.3%

Be a stone Golem and try to save Nature with the help of an adorable Fox! Reconnect ancient sources of energy in environmental puzzles. Discover secrets from a lost civilization and save animals on an emotional quest in a cozy, colorful world.

Why similar: Emotional 16%, Family Friendly 10.9%, Relaxing 10%, Cute 9.8%, Stylized 8.5%

A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.

Why similar: Wholesome 42.1% ★, Relaxing 9.6%, Cute 8.9%, Exploration 7.5%, Stylized 6.7%

Take a fishing trip to Jura, a remote and beautiful island. Explore, meet the locals, and catch delicious fish!

Why similar: Collectathon 19.9%, Nature 16.5%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Exploration 7.9%, Relaxing 7.8%