- #1 Doors: Paradox
97% matchVery Positive92% of 1,894 reviews2022
Dev: Big Loop StudiosPub: Snapbreak
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A relaxing puzzle escape game! Make your way through a variety of hand-crafted 3D dioramas, look for useful objects, find hidden clues and solve fun puzzles! Unravel this mysterious adventure about chaos, order and the surreal.
Why similar: Wholesome 22.2% ★, Cozy 19.9%, Point & Click 14%, Hidden Object 11.2%, Mystery 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: It features beautiful, diorama-style levels that require careful observation and puzzle-solving to progress, mirroring the gameplay loop of the seed game.
- #2 Agent A: A puzzle in disguise
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,992 reviews2019
Dev: Yak & Co
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A suave secret agent adventure game. Your mission (should you choose to accept) is to infiltrate enemy spy Ruby La Rouge’s secret hideaway and put a stop to her evil plans!
Why similar: Escape Room 19.1% ★, Wholesome 18.8% ★, Cozy 13%, Hidden Object 10.2%, Point & Click 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, point-and-click adventure that balances clever logic puzzles with a lighthearted, mystery-driven narrative.
- #3 Lost in Play
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,176 reviews2022
Dev: Happy Juice GamesPub: Joystick Ventures
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 25.8% ★, Point & Click 20.5%, Mystery 14.3%, Puzzle 11.7%, Family Friendly 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the same whimsical, wholesome, and imaginative spirit through its point-and-click puzzle gameplay.
- #4 The Room
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 31,012 reviews2014
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
Why similar: Puzzle 28%, Point & Click 22.5%, Mystery 18.9%, Hidden Object 14.5%, Escape Room 10.2% ★
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive tactile puzzle game that shares the intricate, object-based mystery solving found in Down in Bermuda.
- #5 Boxes: Lost Fragments
94% matchVery Positive93% of 4,970 reviews2024
Dev: Big Loop StudiosPub: Snapbreak
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
As a legendary thief, your next assignment lures you into a grand and lavish mansion. There you find a series of puzzle boxes, designed for an unknown purpose. What should have been a quick in-and-out, gradually turns into your own harrowing struggle for freedom and answers.
Why similar: Point & Click 22.1%, Mystery 18%, Hidden Object 17.6%, Puzzle 17%, Escape Room 6.8% ★
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on intricate, mechanical puzzle boxes that require the same level of tactile attention and logical deduction.
- #6 Tiny Room Stories: Town Mystery
94% matchVery Positive88% of 834 reviews2021
Dev: Kiary Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Everybody are missing in a town. Find the answers of town mystery in a point and click adventure game with escape the room mechanics
Why similar: Point & Click 18.9%, Detective 18.8%, Hidden Object 17.8%, Mystery 13.6%, Puzzle 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: The isometric, room-based puzzle exploration provides a very similar feel to the self-contained island puzzles of the seed game.
- #7 The Room 4: Old Sins
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 17,768 reviews2021
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The disappearance of an ambitious engineer and his high-society wife provokes a hunt for a precious artefact. The trail leads you to the attic of their home, and the discovery of an old, peculiar dollhouse. What secrets lie within these walls?
Why similar: Escape Room 23.3% ★, Puzzle 19.3%, Point & Click 17.5%, Mystery 16.8%, Hidden Object 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers highly polished, tactile puzzle boxes that feel like a more advanced evolution of the mechanics found in Down in Bermuda.
- #8 Call of the Sea
92% matchVery Positive88% of 5,866 reviews2020
Dev: Out of the Blue GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.
Why similar: Puzzle 28.9%, Mystery 26.6%, Story Rich 20.1%, Adventure 12.9%, Colorful 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: Set on a mysterious, tropical island, this game provides a more narrative-heavy take on the puzzle-adventure genre.
- #9 The House of Da Vinci
91% matchVery Positive87% of 6,938 reviews2017
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Enter The House of Da Vinci, a new must-try 3D puzzle adventure game. Solve mechanical puzzles, discover hidden objects, escape from rooms and dive into the authentic atmosphere of the Renaissance. Use all your wits to find out what's behind your master's disappearance.
Why similar: Hidden Object 24.8%, Point & Click 17.1%, Mystery 15.2%, Escape Room 13.2% ★, Puzzle 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic in the tactile puzzle genre, focusing on mechanical contraptions and historical mystery-solving.
- #10 Hidden in my Paradise
91% matchVery Positive93% of 135 reviews2024
Dev: Ogre Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Hide objects, decorate, and complete missions in this cozy hidden-object game where you can create little paradises and share them with the world!
Why similar: Cozy 23.4%, Wholesome 19.3% ★, Hidden Object 18.2%, Point & Click 7.4%, Relaxing 7%
Why You'll Like It: This cozy, sandbox-style hidden-object game emphasizes relaxation and creative exploration in a charming environment.
- #11 Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,196 reviews2021
Dev: DarjeelingPub: Pixmain
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Adapted from the bestselling children’s book series Pierre The Maze Detective, play as Pierre in this adventure/puzzle game and recover the stolen Maze Stone. Journey through breathtakingly hand-drawn illustrations, meet eccentric characters, and solve puzzles to save Opera City!
Why similar: Hidden Object 42.7%, Puzzle 17.1%, Adventure 9.3%, Cartoon 7.7%, Stylized 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a charming, hidden-object exploration experience that feels just as vibrant and rewarding as the Bermuda islands.
- #12 Lost and Found Co.
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,347 reviews2026
Dev: Bit Egg Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Lost and Found Co. is a hidden object adventure in a cozy and immersive world. Join a cast of lively characters on their epic journey across countless magical locations. Find lost items, solve puzzles, and help a tiny dragon regain her power!
Why similar: Wholesome 22.1% ★, Cozy 19.3%, Hidden Object 15.7%, Point & Click 9%, Relaxing 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, hidden-object game that focuses on finding items in charming, hand-drawn environments.
- #13 Assemble with Care
89% matchVery Positive91% of 10,022 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Repair old-school objects in this cozy puzzle game. Join antique-restorer Maria, as she arrives in the sun-soaked town of Bellariva and set out on a journey of helping the townsfolk reconnect.
Why similar: Relaxing 17.7%, Puzzle 17.6%, Cozy 16.8%, Family Friendly 12.1%, Story Rich 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, tactile game about repairing objects that shares the relaxing, satisfying nature of interacting with small, detailed environments.
- #14 Gorogoa
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 19,841 reviews2017
Dev: Buried SignalPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.
Why similar: Puzzle 37%, Point & Click 23.4%, Mystery 12.9%, Story Rich 8.1%, Stylized 8%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in visual puzzle-solving that rewards careful observation and creative thinking in a beautiful, hand-drawn world.
- #15 Escape From Mystwood Mansion
86% matchVery Positive94% of 1,229 reviews2023
Dev: Lost Sock Studio
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In this first-person puzzle escape room game, you are trapped in the mysterious Mystwood mansion. Explore the mansion and find hidden compartments while solving puzzles and deciphering codes to find a way out. Will you escape or linger to uncover the mansion's final secret?
Why similar: Escape Room 29.1% ★, Cozy 21.9%, Detective 13.2%, Mystery 10.4%, Point & Click 8%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, escape-room style game that emphasizes logical puzzle-solving in a contained, atmospheric setting.
- #16 Looking for Aliens
87% matchVery Positive95% of 338 reviews2021
Dev: YustasPub: Alawar Casual
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Aliens are among us! Can you find traces of them on Earth, the moon, and the edges of the galaxy? Find all the clues to prove the existence of alien civilizations and discover how making fried eggs can end up in a monster attack!
Why similar: Hidden Object 25.5%, Point & Click 19.4%, Isometric 13.2%, Relaxing 11.4%, Puzzle 11%
Why You'll Like It: A humorous, hidden-object puzzle game that rewards curiosity and attention to detail.
- #17 Carto
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,158 reviews2020
Dev: Sunhead GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Relaxing 17.6%, Puzzle 17%, Family Friendly 15.7%, Story Rich 11.7%, Cute 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: It uses unique map-manipulation mechanics to solve puzzles, offering a similarly clever and exploration-focused experience.
- #18 Monument Valley
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,203 reviews2022
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Embark on a journey of forgiveness through impossible environments and illusionary puzzles. Experience this meditative and calming puzzle game by manipulating monuments and creating evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.
Why similar: Relaxing 28%, Puzzle 25.8%, Point & Click 25.3%, Adventure 9.9%, Mystery 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: The game's focus on perspective-based puzzles and beautiful, tactile environments aligns perfectly with the aesthetic of Down in Bermuda.
- #19 Tiny Lands
84% matchVery Positive92% of 1,060 reviews2021
Dev: Hyper Three StudioPub: Maple Whispering Limited
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Take your perceptivity to a new dimension in a relaxing low-poly isometric puzzle game. Find the differences in the beautiful, fully rotatable, and zoomable 3D environments. Can you find them all?
Why similar: Hidden Object 26.5%, Isometric 14.6%, Relaxing 12.8%, Point & Click 12.1%, Puzzle 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, 3D take on the classic 'spot the difference' game that fits perfectly into a cozy gaming library.
- #20 Wind Peaks
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 347 reviews2020
Dev: Actoon Studio
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
In a place called Wind Peaks, mysteries happen, help the scouts find all the missing objects in this fun and relaxing adventure of treasure hunt
Why similar: Hidden Object 29%, Point & Click 23.1%, Relaxing 13.7%, Puzzle 13%, Cute 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, hand-drawn hidden-object game that focuses on relaxing exploration and discovery.
- #21 Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery
82% matchVery Positive94% of 7,446 reviews2021
Dev: Silver Lining StudioPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Hidden Object 26.6%, Point & Click 23.6%, Relaxing 16.2%, Puzzle 14.4%, Story Rich 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, story-rich experience that uses artistic puzzles to tell a heartwarming tale.
- #22 Hidden Paws Mystery
84% matchVery Positive93% of 321 reviews2018
Dev: Manic Hyena
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
What is this cat doing here? And where are his friends? Explore strange and beautiful islands to find all the little kittens hidden there.
Why similar: Hidden Object 26.1%, Point & Click 21.2%, Relaxing 12.6%, Puzzle 11.9%, Family Friendly 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, hidden-object game that focuses on finding cats in beautiful, 3D environments.
- #23 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,780 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution.
Why similar: Wholesome 36.9% ★, Cozy 30.6%, Family Friendly 11.9%, Story Rich 6.3%, Cute 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, tropical exploration game that emphasizes discovery and helping the environment in a low-stress way.
- #24 A Short Hike
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 21,505 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 40.6%, Cute 19.1%, Family Friendly 16.7%, Adventure 14.9%, Indie 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: While more focused on movement, it captures the same wholesome, relaxing, and exploration-based joy of being stranded in a beautiful location.
- #25 Slice of Sea
81% matchVery Positive91% of 596 reviews2021
Dev: Mateusz Skutnik
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Slice of Sea is a peaceful adventure and puzzle game. You play as Seaweed, a sea creature clearly out of their element. Explore desolate world of dust, all hand-drawn on paper in unique art style. Collect items, solve puzzles and lead Seaweed back home to the sea.
Why similar: Hidden Object 33.1%, Puzzle 21.9%, Mystery 11.7%, Stylized 11.5%, Adventure 10%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, hand-drawn, atmospheric puzzle-adventure that feels like a relaxing journey through a strange, wonderful world.
- #26 Out of Sight
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 866 reviews2025
Dev: The Gang
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
You’re Sophie, a young blind girl who sees through her teddy bear’s eyes. Escape your captors and uncover the evil history of the dark mansion you desperately seek to escape in this unique, atmospheric horror puzzle/adventure game.
Why similar: Puzzle 28.7%, Mystery 18.4%, Story Rich 14%, Cute 12.8%, Adventure 12%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, point-and-click hidden-object experience that prioritizes atmosphere and discovery.
- #27 Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town
79% matchVery Positive89% of 547 reviews2020
Dev: imaginarylab
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A letter from 10 years ago, an intricate web of lies to unravel and a mystery to solve. Explore an unconventional town of pirates, dive into the past, collect items and look for clues to help Willy find out what happened to his father...
Why similar: Point & Click 32.6%, Mystery 20.8%, Puzzle 16.9%, Story Rich 12.5%, Adventure 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that captures the spirit of exploration and mystery in a stylized, fun world.
- #28 Donut County
78% matchVery Positive92% of 11,545 reviews2018
Dev: Ben EspositoPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Donut County is a story-based physics puzzle game where you play as an ever-growing hole in the ground. Meet cute characters, steal their trash, and throw them in a hole.
Why similar: Puzzle 23.5%, Cute 15.9%, Family Friendly 15.5%, Story Rich 10%, Relaxing 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A whimsical, physics-based puzzle game that shares the lighthearted and slightly absurd tone of the seed game.
- #29 Kredolis
80% matchMixed56% of 90 reviews2022
Dev: Pharos Interactive
Windows
You find yourself shipwrecked on a beautiful unsunken island that was once part of Atlantis. Explore the mysteries of the island, and solve unique puzzles to enter the sunken lighthouse into the depths of Atlantis.
Why similar: Hidden Object 27%, Mystery 16.9%, Puzzle 16.3%, Story Rich 10.4%, Relaxing 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, puzzle-focused island exploration game that shares the mystery and isolation themes of Down in Bermuda.
- #30 Summer in Mara
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,139 reviews2020
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 38.1% ★, Cozy 34.6%, Relaxing 14.9%, Cute 6%, Adventure 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a relaxing, tropical island life experience with light adventure and puzzle elements.
- #31 LEGO® Builder's Journey
77% matchVery Positive83% of 4,251 reviews2021
Dev: Light Brick StudioPub: LEGO® Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
LEGO Builder’s Journey is an atmospheric, geometric puzzle game that asks us to sometimes follow the instructions… and sometimes to break the rules.
Why similar: Cozy 20.7%, Hidden Object 15%, Point & Click 11.9%, Relaxing 9.1%, Isometric 8.5%
- #32 A Shelter Full of Cats
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,145 reviews2024
Dev: Devcats
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Everyone can be a hero! Help a cat rescuer take care of her rescuees and root for their adoption! Every cat deserves a chance to be loved. ❤️
Why similar: Wholesome 24.8% ★, Cozy 19.3%, Hidden Object 17.3%, Point & Click 8.8%, Relaxing 8.6%
- #33 A Building Full of Cats 2
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,055 reviews2025
Dev: Devcats
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A Building Full of Cats 2 is a Hidden Object Game where you’ll search for over a thousand hidden cats while also helping the building’s residents with their daily tasks. Can you pet all the cats and make a difference in the lives of the building's residents?
Why similar: Wholesome 24% ★, Cozy 19%, Hidden Object 16.4%, Point & Click 10.2%, Relaxing 8%
- #34 Out of Sight
77% matchVery Positive82% of 234 reviews2021
Dev: NinjaDuck Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Unwind while you play at your own pace exploring vibrant microcosms, in your search for hand-placed hidden objects, set to a chill lofi soundtrack.
Why similar: Hidden Object 23.8%, Point & Click 19.2%, Relaxing 13.3%, Isometric 11.4%, Puzzle 10.4%
- #35 Stray Cats in Cozy Town
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,650 reviews2024
Dev: DevcatsPub: Travellin Cats
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 15%
Welcome to Cozy Town, where every day is International Cat Day! Be part of a village community where every stray is respected, loved and fed. Explore the charming streets and alleys to discover all the stray cats in this hidden-object game.
Why similar: Wholesome 24.3% ★, Cozy 19.4%, Hidden Object 16.1%, Point & Click 11%, Relaxing 8.1%
- #36 Left in the Dark: No One on Board
76% matchVery Positive83% of 779 reviews2014
Dev: Moonrise InteractivePub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Discover what connects a lost ship’s disappearance with Devil’s Island and a local family’s unsolved murder.
Why similar: Hidden Object 38.9%, Point & Click 18.5%, Mystery 14.8%, Puzzle 10.2%, Adventure 7.5%
- #37 3D Escape Room: Detective Story
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 118 reviews2025
Dev: Shenzhen Zhonglian Interactive Technology Co.,Ltd
Windows
3D Escape Room: Detective Story is an immersive 3D puzzle game that takes you to 1930s London. In the game, you play as an insightful private detective, searching for clues in realistic 3D environments, solving intricate puzzles and mini-games, and cracking bizarre cases.
Why similar: Escape Room 33.6% ★, Point & Click 17.2%, Hidden Object 17%, Mystery 13.6%, Puzzle 10.2%
- #38 Isoland
75% matchVery Positive91% of 307 reviews2018
Dev: Cotton GamePub: Lilith Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The objective of the game is to explore a small island in the Atlantic Ocean, and uncover its secrets
Why similar: Puzzle 46.4%, Adventure 39.5%, Indie 14.1%
- #39 Mystery Island - Hidden Object Games
76% matchMixed67% of 200 reviews2019
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Solve the mystery of the Phaistos disc in the newest hidden object game! Enjoy incredible adventures in the most beautiful corners of Crete and prevent a catastrophe after a failed experiment. Striking and realistic 360-degree panoramas with 3D visual effects!
Why similar: Hidden Object 26.9%, Mystery 15.4%, Point & Click 13.8%, Family Friendly 12%, Detective 7.4%
- #40 Locked In Mind
71% matchVery Positive84% of 468 reviews2024
Dev: Bendegúz AnisicsPub: Bendixer Studio
Windows
In Locked in Mind, you are trapped in a virtual escape room full of puzzles. Use your wits to solve them at your own pace without the pressure of a time limit. Perfect for players of all skill levels. Start your adventure today!
Why similar: Escape Room 27.1% ★, Cozy 22.3%, Detective 14.2%, Relaxing 8.8%, Puzzle 8%
- #41 TOEM: A Photo Adventure
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 10,219 reviews2021
Dev: Something We Made
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 25.9% ★, Cozy 22.9%, Hidden Object 13.8%, Relaxing 8.1%, Puzzle 7.5%
- #42 The Shape of Things
71% matchVery Positive88% of 320 reviews2023
Dev: Hyper Three StudioPub: Maple Whispering Limited
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience a relaxing atmosphere from the comfort of your cozy room by solving small 3D puzzles inside collectible gachapons, and find the original shape of things inspired by Rubik’s style.
Why similar: Point & Click 32.5%, Puzzle 17.9%, Relaxing 17.9%, Family Friendly 12.6%, Cute 10.1%
- #43 FIND ALL 9: Fantasy
69% matchVery Positive91% of 164 reviews2025
Dev: Very Very LITTLE Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Immerse yourself in an exciting adventure in Find All 9: Fantasy. You will explore the fairytale village, the colorful streets of the city of mages and the unique scenery of the soaring dragon islands. Look for hidden objects and color this mysterious painted world.
Why similar: Hidden Object 34%, Point & Click 21.7%, Relaxing 16%, Adventure 7.6%, Family Friendly 5.7%
- #44 Street of Secrets
71% matchVery Positive96% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: Snkl Studio
Windows
A relaxing hidden object game. Explore unusual houses in search of secrets that their owners hide.
Why similar: Wholesome 22.8% ★, Cozy 19.8%, Hidden Object 17.9%, Point & Click 11.8%, Relaxing 8.6%
- #45 Bermuda
75% matchMixed53% of 223 reviews2015
Dev: InvertMouse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Trapped in an alien submarine, Edward's faith will be tested in a tale of trust and deceit. Bermuda is a visual novel mixed with open ended stealth puzzles.
Why similar: Adventure 63.3%, Indie 36.7%
- #46 Secrets of Blackrock Manor - Escape Room
69% matchVery Positive82% of 202 reviews2025
Dev: Biri Biri
Windows
Find the hidden fortune of Blackrock Manor. Discover the truth about the family deaths. In this mysterious Escape room, you will have to solve puzzles to find the hidden vault with the treasure. But you will find much more...
Why similar: Escape Room 30.4% ★, Hidden Object 17.6%, Point & Click 14.3%, Detective 11.6%, Mystery 9.5%
- #47 Finding Cats In Town
70% matchVery Positive82% of 184 reviews2023
Dev: Peach Rain
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Find the hidden cute cats in the relaxing hand-painted town scenery. There are many cats here. Meow Meow···Meow Meow···
Why similar: Wholesome 25.3% ★, Cozy 20.9%, Hidden Object 18%, Point & Click 11.2%, Relaxing 8.1%
- #48 Milo and the Magpies
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,343 reviews2021
Dev: Johan ScherftPub: Second Maze
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Milo and the Magpies is a point-and-click, hidden object game following the story of a little cat named Milo who is trying to find his way home after getting turned around by an unfortunate encounter with some pesky magpies.
Why similar: Point & Click 34.3%, Hidden Object 33%, Adventure 10.3%, Cute 7.9%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #49 Secret Cats - Zoo
70% matchVery Positive87% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: Hidden Cats
Windows
Dive into the enchanting world of "Secret Cats - Zoo" a hidden object game where your mission is to uncover every cat hidden within stunning hand-painted artwork. Let your keen eye and curiosity guide you through this captivating journey.
Why similar: Wholesome 23.4% ★, Cozy 21.7%, Hidden Object 17.7%, Point & Click 11.9%, Puzzle 6.2%
- #50 Escape Rosecliff Island
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 331 reviews2009
Dev: SpinTop GamesPub: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 48%
An unexpected storm has left you shipwrecked on a mysterious and remote private island. Seek & find cleverly hidden objects and solve puzzles to find a way off the island! Find over 2100 hidden objects in 25 intriguing and mysterious locations to find items that will help you escape!
Why similar: Hidden Object 68%, Puzzle 22.3%, Casual 5.3%, Adventure 4.4%
- #51 Return to Mysterious Island
72% matchVery Positive84% of 456 reviews2014
Dev: Kheops StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Join intrepid sailor and recent island castaway Mina as she explores the hidden secrets within the Jules Verne classic inspired Mysterious Island. Gather key articles left from the island’s previous inhabitants and combine them in unique and interesting ways to stay alive and stay hopeful for rescue.
Why similar: Point & Click 52.1%, Puzzle 22.3%, Adventure 20.9%, Casual 4.7%
- #52 Under Leaves
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 793 reviews2017
Dev: Circus Atos
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Journey into the forest, the jungle or the depths of the deep blue sea. Find chestnuts for the pigs, a caterpillar for the crocodile or a starfish one, two three. A color-filled hidden object game from the world of animals.
Why similar: Hidden Object 32.7%, Relaxing 16.3%, Family Friendly 16.1%, Puzzle 9.3%, Cute 6.9%
- #53 100 hidden turtles
68% matchVery Positive96% of 454 reviews2022
Dev: Anatoliy Loginovskikh
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Hidden object game in the undersea world setting. At first black and white hand-drawn graphics in a cartoon style. Then the game becomes colored. Animated fish and algae.
Why similar: Hidden Object 28.9%, Point & Click 21.4%, Family Friendly 14.5%, Puzzle 13.4%, Adventure 6.3%
- #54 Hidden Cats in Istanbul
67% matchVery Positive81% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Nukearts Studio
Windows · Mac
Find hidden cats in the charming and historic city of Istanbul! Start with an uncolored scene and relax as you color the streets, explore landmarks, and meet special furry friends to collect unique cards. A cozy, family-friendly hidden object adventure full of charm and color!
Why similar: Cozy 22.5%, Hidden Object 19.5%, Wholesome 15.1% ★, Point & Click 11.5%, Relaxing 8.7%
- #55 Hidden Cats in Christmas
67% matchVery Positive79% of 106 reviews2025
Dev: Nukearts Studio
Windows · Mac
Explore charming Christmas scenes inspired by global traditions, with plenty of cats and characters. Enjoy a relaxing, cozy journey—now with bonus stages featuring a new progressive colorization effect that gradually reveals the map’s colors as you play.
Why similar: Wholesome 21% ★, Hidden Object 18%, Cozy 16.7%, Point & Click 12.8%, Relaxing 8.5%
- #56 Calm Waters: A Point and Click Adventure
72% matchMixed48% of 50 reviews2017
Dev: Tayanna Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Tourists disappearing and blood-curdling screams from a mysterious island out to sea...What secrets does this holiday paradise hold? Perhaps it's time to find out...
Why similar: Point & Click 66.7%, Adventure 22.7%, Indie 5.3%, Casual 5.3%
- #57 Cats in Time
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,369 reviews2021
Dev: Pine Studio
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A relaxing puzzle game in which you explore 3D dioramas, solve puzzles and save cats lost in time! Crazy, right?!
Why similar: Hidden Object 26.7%, Point & Click 18%, Relaxing 15.2%, Puzzle 14.5%, Family Friendly 11.8%
- #58 Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery
65% matchVery Positive88% of 182 reviews2024
Dev: Rogueside
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery is a cozy hidden object game that has you searching for hidden objects in hand-drawn, interactive landscapes. Ignite your imagination, unleash your inner artist with the editor and share your masterpieces with the world!
Why similar: Wholesome 29.7% ★, Hidden Object 19.6%, Point & Click 15.5%, Puzzle 7.6%, Isometric 7.4%
- #59 Hidden Paws
67% matchVery Positive85% of 925 reviews2018
Dev: Manic Hyena
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
It's winter and cats are still outside. Cold and alone. Find them and bring them home. Now includes free Christmas Isles. Enjoy!
Why similar: Hidden Object 25.3%, Point & Click 20.5%, Relaxing 12.5%, Puzzle 11.5%, Family Friendly 10.9%
- #60 Paper Trail
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 853 reviews2024
Dev: Newfangled Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure about leaving home, set in a foldable, paper world.
Why similar: Cozy 33.9%, Wholesome 22.2% ★, Puzzle 17.7%, Relaxing 8.5%, Adventure 6.1%