Games Like Dordogne

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 33.6% ★, Nature 13.1%, Collectathon 10.1%, Family Friendly 9%, Female Protagonist 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same wholesome, sun-drenched feeling of a childhood summer spent exploring nature and connecting with a community.

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 34% ★, Emotional 13.7%, Nature 11.3%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Relaxing 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Like Dordogne, this game focuses on capturing memories and documenting a changing world through a deeply personal, narrative-driven lens.

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 48.6% ★, Emotional 21.3%, Story Rich 7.6%, Hand-drawn 4.9%, Family Friendly 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This emotional narrative game uses a unique mechanic to explore the fleeting nature of life and memory, mirroring the reflective tone of Dordogne.

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 39.3% ★, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Hand-drawn 10%, Relaxing 9%, Cute 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: The beautiful, hand-painted art style and focus on artistic expression and memory make this a perfect companion to Dordogne.

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 34.9% ★, Nature 9.7%, Hand-drawn 9%, Family Friendly 8.1%, Relaxing 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: The focus on photography as a way to engage with the world and its inhabitants provides a similar sense of discovery and charm.

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 33.5% ★, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Cute 9.7%, Story Rich 8.9%, Family Friendly 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This short, interactive story masterfully conveys complex emotions and the passage of time through simple, intuitive gameplay mechanics.

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 18.4%, Nature 17.9%, Cute 15.5%, Exploration 14.8%, Family Friendly 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at providing a cozy, low-stakes exploration experience that feels like a nostalgic summer vacation.

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 40.3% ★, Emotional 14.8%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Stylized 7.8%, Hand-drawn 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A poignant narrative game that explores cultural heritage and family connections through a beautiful, hand-drawn art style.

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 17.5%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Story Rich 10.1%, Family Friendly 10%

Why You'll Like It: This game uses environmental storytelling to reveal a character's life history and personal growth, much like uncovering secrets 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 42.1% ★, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Relaxing 16.3%, Story Rich 11.2%, Atmospheric 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: The slow-paced, slice-of-life narrative and focus on personal reflection in a beautiful setting mirror the relaxing atmosphere of Dordogne.

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 13.2%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Cute 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Family Friendly 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: The hand-drawn art and gentle puzzle-solving focus on exploration and discovery in a charming, whimsical world.

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 33.1% ★, Emotional 17.3%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Relaxing 8.4%, Family Friendly 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle game is centered entirely on the nostalgia of childhood and the way memories can be revisited and rearranged.

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 33.8% ★, Emotional 17.9%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Relaxing 9.3%, Story Rich 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: The game blends a heartfelt story about childhood and loss with creative, atmospheric gameplay that feels very similar to Dordogne's tone.

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 32.2% ★, Collectathon 14%, Emotional 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Cute 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This wholesome adventure game focuses on helping others and exploring a charming town, matching the gentle pace of Dordogne.

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% ★, Family Friendly 12%, Relaxing 10.7%, Collectathon 9.8%, Cute 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the joy of childhood imagination and the simple pleasure of exploring a safe, friendly environment.

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 23.7%, Atmospheric 17.7%, Hand-drawn 16.4%, Relaxing 11.6%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: The stunning, painterly art style and emotional, wordless narrative create a deeply moving experience similar to the atmosphere of Dordogne.

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

Why You'll Like It: A purely relaxing, atmospheric experience that focuses on flowing through nature and enjoying the scenery.

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 36.3% ★, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Cute 9.7%, Family Friendly 7.3%, Exploration 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A short, charming, and narrative-focused game that prioritizes a gentle pace and cute, hand-drawn visuals.

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 31.7% ★, Nature 15.4%, Cute 9.8%, Relaxing 8.6%, Family Friendly 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, nature-focused adventure that emphasizes exploration and the wonder of the natural world.

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 26.9% ★, Emotional 11.9%, Hand-drawn 8%, Family Friendly 6.6%, Nature 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This hand-drawn, emotional adventure emphasizes the bond between characters and the beauty of a quiet, wholesome journey.

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 19.8% ★, Narrative 17.2% ★, Nature 10.5%, Emotional 9.9%, Collectathon 8%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, exploration-heavy game that encourages players to uncover secrets in a beautiful, relaxing outdoor setting.

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 29%, Atmospheric 18.1%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Exploration 14.1%, Emotional 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for exploring family history and uncovering secrets through a series of intimate, narrative-driven vignettes.

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 26.2% ★, Emotional 13.5%, Nature 11.6%, Family Friendly 6.9%, Relaxing 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional journey through a beautiful landscape that focuses on memory and the bond between a girl and her dog.

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 25.7%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Story Rich 10.4%, Exploration 10.2%, Relaxing 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: The narrative-driven mystery set in a small town captures the feeling of childhood curiosity and uncovering hidden truths.

A magical adventure about two high school sweethearts set at the end of their school days - and the end of the world. Explore a crumbling town and help friends face their inner demons, which could be the key to stopping reality itself disintegrating. And don’t forget to pet the cats.

Why similar: Emotional 38.3%, Story Rich 16.7%, Relaxing 13.8%, Exploration 12.7%, Atmospheric 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the specific, bittersweet feeling of childhood nostalgia and small-town mystery with a beautiful pixel-art aesthetic.

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 35.8% ★, Hand-drawn 13.8%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Family Friendly 9.7%, Story Rich 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: The whimsical, hand-drawn animation brings the imaginative world of childhood to life through creative point-and-click puzzles.

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

Why similar: Wholesome 18.8% ★, Nature 18.7%, Collectathon 11.8%, Exploration 7.7%, Atmospheric 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: The unique paper-folding mechanics and atmospheric world-building create a sense of discovery that complements the exploration in Dordogne.

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 21.1%, Story Rich 12.5%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Adventure 10.7%, Stylized 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, contemplative game about reflecting on life's choices and memories, told through a charming, interactive landscape.

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 14.7%, Relaxing 10.4%, Cute 10.2%, Exploration 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a peaceful, exploration-focused experience that mirrors the quiet, reflective nature of Dordogne.

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 28.6%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, Relaxing 12.6%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Story Rich 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: While it deals with heavier themes, its focus on emotional connections and gentle, cozy exploration makes it a great fit for fans of Dordogne.

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 24.1% ★, Nature 11.3%, Emotional 10.2%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Family Friendly 7.5%

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 28.2% ★, Emotional 13.2%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Relaxing 7%, Cute 6.6%

Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.

Why similar: Emotional 18.2%, Nature 11.8%, Female Protagonist 11%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Stylized 8.3%

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

Why similar: Emotional 16.2%, Nature 14.7%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Family Friendly 11.6%, Relaxing 11.3%

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 19.3%, Family Friendly 14%, Relaxing 11.6%, Cute 11.2%, Female Protagonist 11.1%

'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 26% ★, Emotional 12.2%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Relaxing 9.9%, Family Friendly 9.5%

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: Wholesome 25.8% ★, Emotional 11.6%, Nature 11.6%, Relaxing 7.1%, Family Friendly 7%

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 13.2%, Nature 11%, Relaxing 8.7%, Hand-drawn 8.5%

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

Why similar: Wholesome 37.9% ★, Emotional 19.7%, Family Friendly 9.5%, Relaxing 9.3%, Exploration 7.1%

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: Wholesome 38.1% ★, Emotional 16.6%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Relaxing 9.3%, Cute 7.9%

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 35.3% ★, Nature 9.7%, Cute 9%, 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 31% ★, Collectathon 15.7%, Nature 12.5%, Family Friendly 9.7%, Relaxing 6.1%

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 17.5%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Relaxing 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Cute 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 22.3%, Nature 17.1%, Relaxing 11.2%, Cute 10.3%, Family Friendly 9.2%

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 32.8% ★, Nature 15%, Emotional 11.9%, Relaxing 8.6%, Cute 6.5%

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 13.6%, Emotional 13.5%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Relaxing 10.3%, Cute 10.2%

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 14.8%, Nature 12.4%, Relaxing 6.1%, Family Friendly 5.9%

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 25.8% ★, Narrative 24.3% ★, Emotional 11.8%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Relaxing 6.3%

Assemble a chronological puzzle of family photos to piece together their most cherished memories. Uncover the family's life story as you arrange the pictures in the correct order within carefully crafted albums. Unleash your creativity and decorate them with multiple scrapbooking tools!

Why similar: Relaxing 12.5%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Cute 11%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Family Friendly 8.6%

Embark on a heartwarming journey as a home cleaning specialist.

Why similar: Narrative 46% ★, Emotional 16%, Relaxing 9.1%, Atmospheric 4.8%, Exploration 4.1%

A Pizza Delivery is a narrative exploration game with puzzle elements focused on connecting with people. Share pizza with charming characters to uncover their stories—and your own. Drive and explore a strange, meditative world filled with secrets.

Why similar: Narrative 41.9% ★, Emotional 15.6%, Female Protagonist 7%, Cute 6.9%, Exploration 6.8%

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 16.2%, Family Friendly 10.8%, Relaxing 10%, Cute 9.7%, Stylized 8.6%

Leila is a heartfelt, hand-animated narrative game about the small yet significant struggles we all face. Solve story-driven puzzles, relive fragile memories, and discover a deeply personal journey that may feel more familiar than you expect.

Why similar: Narrative 33.5% ★, Emotional 13.7%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Story Rich 6.2%

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

Why similar: Wholesome 41.9% ★, Relaxing 9.7%, Cute 8.9%, Exploration 7.5%, Stylized 6.9%

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 27.4%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Adventure 12.6%, Casual 11.9%, Atmospheric 9.4%

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 23%, Nature 19.3%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Story Rich 10%, Atmospheric 8.5%

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 28.5% ★, Emotional 15.2%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Cute 7.9%, Relaxing 7.8%

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

Why similar: Collectathon 20%, Nature 16.4%, Female Protagonist 11%, Exploration 7.9%, Relaxing 7.8%

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 15% ★, Relaxing 12%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Family Friendly 9.7%, Cute 9.2%

Undusted: Letters from the Past is a casual game in which you clean and restore dirty items. What is her story as she returns to a long-neglected house? Enjoy the satisfying audiovisuals featuring sensually designed sounds and graphics.

Why similar: Wholesome 31.1% ★, Emotional 10.5%, Family Friendly 9.7%, Relaxing 8.8%, Female Protagonist 8.1%