- #1 Chicken Journey
97% matchVery Positive96% of 458 reviews2023
Dev: loonyware
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 24.3% ★, Cozy 22.5%, Platformer 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, Exploration 5.5%
- #2 TOEM: A Photo Adventure
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 10,910 reviews2021
Dev: Something We Made
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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: Photo Editing 36.9% ★, Wholesome 21.1% ★, Cozy 18.2%, Exploration 4.6%, Puzzle 3.7%
- #3 Nothing Strange Here
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dandelion Developers
Windows · Linux
Explore Larcenest Gap as an investigative journalist. Take photos, publish articles, and watch the town change with your choices. Complete cozy, funny, and mysterious quests, uncover strange secrets, and spot gnomes hiding around every corner.
Why similar: Photo Editing 40.1% ★, Wholesome 21.6% ★, Cozy 18.7%, Exploration 5.4%, Relaxing 3.8%
- #4 Snap Quest
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Unlisted Games LLC
Windows
A Photo Collection Adventure Game. Complete your research notebook, solve creature puzzles, earn research grant money. Buy upgrades for your camera, rebuild the town, bond with the locals, and reveal the paranormal mystery of Star Island.
Why similar: Photo Editing 39.3% ★, Wholesome 22% ★, Cozy 18.8%, Exploration 5.3%, Puzzle 3.2%
- #5 Passing By - A Tailwind Journey
94% matchPositive93% of 43 reviews2024
Dev: Studio WindsockePub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac
Take to the skies in your balloon ship and explore a colorful world of floating islands. Befriend fellow travelers and quirky islanders, use your wits to solve immersive puzzles, and gather resources to continue your journey towards an unknown destination.
Why similar: Wholesome 28.4% ★, Cozy 12.4%, Puzzle Platformer 11.6%, Nonlinear 10.5%, Exploration 7.4%
- #6 Weird Meese
94% matchPositive100% of 44 reviews2024
Dev: Secret Mollusk
Windows · Linux
An exploration game about photographing strange moose. Wander through the last moose civilization and take pictures of its inhabitants to help out moose and humans. As you photograph, you will discover the sinister plot lurking in the moose town.
Why similar: Photo Editing 84% ★, Exploration 8.1%, Adventure 4.1%, Cute 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #7 Tony The Mole
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LUCKTAPE Games
Windows
Play as Tony, a curious little mole with a serious digging habit, a taste for worms, and a dream of reaching the surface. Help townsfolk, repair gadgets, collect delightful hats, and explore hidden spaces as you uncover the story of Pebblegrove.
Why similar: Wholesome 34.8% ★, Cozy 27.5%, Exploration 6.6%, Platformer 5.7%, Cute 5.6%
- #8 Rita
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SporkTank
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 24.8% ★, Cozy 21.3%, Metroidvania 16.4%, Puzzle Platformer 8.5%, Exploration 5.5%
- #9 Monch!
91% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Tyrannodog
Windows
Absorb creatures to gain and upgrade abilities, relax as you explore a handcrafted world and help out it's inhabitants. Keep an eye out for trinkets and secrets as you investigate the strange power afflicting this place and it's denizens... What does it all mean?
Why similar: Wholesome 28.7% ★, Cozy 26.2%, Puzzle Platformer 9.8%, Platformer 6.1%, Exploration 6.1%
- #10 TOEM 2
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Something We Made
Windows · Mac · Linux
Step back into the shoes of a curious photographer and set off on a brand new adventure all about uncovering hidden details, helping friends along the way, and documenting the world’s little wonders in TOEM 2, the sequel to the acclaimed TOEM.
Why similar: Wholesome 34.4% ★, Cozy 30.4%, Platformer 8.4%, Adventure 6.2%, Exploration 5.2%
- #11 Puzzles For Clef
84% matchVery Positive82% of 146 reviews2024
Dev: Weasel TokenPub: indie.io
Windows
Join Clef on an adventure set on a magical sky island where her family once lived. Solve puzzles, discover secrets, and experience a story of sisterly love – and something more, if you are willing to dig deeper…
Why similar: Wholesome 26.5% ★, Cozy 22.3%, Puzzle Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 8.6%, Exploration 7.8%
- #12 ANIMAL WELL
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,932 reviews2024
Dev: Billy BassoPub: Bigmode
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Puzzle Platformer 12.9%, Nonlinear 10.5%, Exploration 8.6%, Platformer 8.1%
- #13 MONOWAVE
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Studio BBB Inc.
Windows · Mac
MONOWAVE is a whimsical puzzle-platforming adventure about the power of emotions. Explore beautiful worlds and empathize with quirky spirits to restore harmony.
Why similar: Cozy 26.2%, Wholesome 18.5% ★, Puzzle Platformer 12.7%, Platformer 8.2%, Exploration 7%
- #14 Songbird Symphony
85% matchVery Positive90% of 686 reviews2019
Dev: Joysteak StudiosPub: PQube
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Musical Metroidvania, with pixel art to die for. Guide orphaned chick 'Birb', on a platform adventure, as he faces off against the denizens of the forest in rhythm-action boss battles. Acclaimed for its gorgeous animation, and heart-warming storytelling, as Birb strives to discover his true origins.
Why similar: Wholesome 20.7% ★, Metroidvania 17%, Cozy 16.8%, Puzzle Platformer 9%, Platformer 6.5%
- #15 Lemony Fresh
82% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: My Dog Zorro
Windows · Mac
You are a tiny lemon who cleans filthy spaces. Explore and restore a home with a warm, beating heart.
Why similar: Wholesome 33.4% ★, Cozy 31.7%, Relaxing 8.1%, Platformer 5.7%, Cute 5.3%
- #16 The Frog Festival
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Toeterpad
Windows
Restore music and color to a cozy archipelago as a small frog, exploring instrument-themed islands and helping friendly frogs along the way.
Why similar: Wholesome 37.5% ★, Cozy 35.9%, Exploration 10.7%, Relaxing 7.8%, Cute 5.8%
- #17 Spirit of the Obelisk
81% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Joost van der PuttenPub: Lambda Lighthouse Games
Windows
Switch between four unique heroes, each with their own special ability in this charming puzzle platformer. Play alone or with a friend to complete interesting puzzles in vibrant themed worlds.
Why similar: Cozy 26.2%, Wholesome 16.3% ★, Puzzle Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 8.9%, Nonlinear 8.4%
- #18 Somerholm
82% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Rising Sun Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Create, explore, and take pictures of randomly generated islands with your dog right beside you.
Why similar: Photo Editing 68.1% ★, Cozy 7.2%, Exploration 7.1%, Adventure 6.6%, Colorful 3.7%
- #19 Juniper: A Scrapbooking Adventure
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HshmeeHshmee
Windows
A cozy adventure-platformer featuring several small but dense "open-world" islands. Jet around, photographing oddities, befriending eccentric locals, and personalising your scrapbook. Use your camera to uncover hidden secrets, and place objects in your scrapbook to influence the world.
Why similar: Photo Editing 46.6% ★, Cozy 22.1%, Exploration 6.4%, Relaxing 5.5%, Platformer 5.5%
- #20 A Tiny Sticker Tale
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 622 reviews2023
Dev: Ogre Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!
Why similar: Cozy 31.8%, Wholesome 30.7% ★, Exploration 7.2%, Puzzle 6.1%, Relaxing 5.9%
- #21 Alterfauna: A Weirdlife Park
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Tombapik Games
Windows
Join Neli as she takes her first steps in the Alterfauna (super)natural preserve. Attract, tame, and photograph over 40 species of hand-painted creatures, fantastic monsters and ferocious beasts. Your new friends will accompany you as you discover a world full of magic.
Why similar: Photo Editing 39.7% ★, Wholesome 27.1% ★, Cozy 19.2%, Exploration 5%, Cute 4.3%
- #22 The Lumenites
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: The Lumenites
Windows
Build a cozy village on your flying turtle. Land on floating islands, recycle, upgrade your village, repeat! There's no combat, or wrong answers - just explore and go from chaos to control as you shape your perfect paradise.
Why similar: Wholesome 32.9% ★, Cozy 27.8%, Relaxing 6.6%, Exploration 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
- #23 Frog World
78% matchPositive94% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Kabob Lover
Windows · Mac
Venture into the depths of the Swamp as an adorable frog! Grapple, swing, jump, and swim to complete a secret quest in this short side scrolling adventure.
Why similar: Wholesome 27.2% ★, Cozy 12.9%, Platformer 9.4%, Relaxing 8.3%, Family Friendly 7.5%
- #24 PhotoBricks
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Berenott Digital
Windows · Linux
Break Bricks. Reveal Photographs. Relax. An interactive digital gallery letting you create and export compelling video reveals of your own photographs. Unwind with the relaxed zen-like gameplay: 100 photos, 119 campaign levels and an Infinite mode give you hours of relaxation or challenge.
Why similar: Photo Editing 64.8% ★, Cozy 20%, Relaxing 5.5%, Pixel Graphics 3.6%, Family Friendly 3.2%
- #25 Raccoon Cocoon: A Cozy Puzzle Game
76% matchPositive90% of 49 reviews2025
Dev: Kekik in the Bag
Windows · Mac
Raccoon Cocoon is a charming pixel art puzzle game where you join Grandma Raccoon and help her organize the little details of life in a relaxing way. From everyday clutter to the small messes nature brings, everything is waiting to be tidied up with calm and care!
Why similar: Wholesome 36.9% ★, Cozy 26.2%, Puzzle 7.3%, Relaxing 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #26 A Robot's Tiny Adventure
77% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: kurigamedev
Windows · Linux
A Robot's Tiny Adventure is a calming, short and peaceful game where you take on the role of a tiny robot created to help others. Explore a small open world at your own pace
Why similar: Cozy 30.2%, Wholesome 26.8% ★, Exploration 11.5%, Relaxing 8.5%, Adventure 6.7%
- #27 Odd Dorable
75% matchVery Positive100% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: Artur Latkovsky
Windows
An open-world exploration, puzzle game made from my 4-year-old daughter's drawings. Step into a vibrant, hand-drawn world and help the princess find all her magical candies.
Why similar: Cozy 32%, Wholesome 30% ★, Exploration 8.4%, Puzzle 6.3%, Relaxing 5.5%
- #28 Flutter Away
76% matchVery Positive89% of 115 reviews2023
Dev: Runaway Play
Windows · Mac
Enjoy the serenity of the Amazon rainforest in this cozy short nature exploration game. As a butterfly researcher on a five-day camping trip, explore nearby tracks, take photos, meet animal friends, and journal the discoveries found along the way!
Why similar: Photo Editing 56.8% ★, Cozy 16.6%, Exploration 6.5%, Relaxing 4.8%, Family Friendly 4.6%
- #29 Campoca
74% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Emma FagerströmPub: David Söderström
Windows
Enter Campoca, where feel-good activities and delightful interactions are yours to enjoy completely for free! Collect joyful memories and turn your campsite into a charming, heartwarming retreat!
Why similar: Wholesome 33.6% ★, Cozy 28.8%, Exploration 6.7%, Relaxing 5.8%, Family Friendly 5.4%
- #30 EMUUROM
73% matchVery Positive96% of 69 reviews2026
Dev: borbwarePub: Coyote Time Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
A creature-scanning metroidvania. Explore an ancient paradise before it's lost forever. Study the EMUUROM creatures, document your findings in the EMUUDEX, and use what you learn to unlock new paths.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Nonlinear 15%, Puzzle Platformer 11.3%, Platformer 8.2%, Exploration 7.3%
- #31 Dodo Duckie
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BornMonkiePub: Solo Game
Windows · Linux
Waddle into a reality-bending odyssey where simply being a duck is your greatest superpower. With the help of your magical cap, switch instantly between 2D and 3D to uncover hidden paths, outsmart aliens, and rescue your kidnapped chicken friends in this wholesome puzzle platformer adventure.
Why similar: Photo Editing 39.7% ★, Wholesome 22% ★, Puzzle Platformer 7.9%, Exploration 4.9%, Relaxing 4.4%
- #32 I Am A Caterpillar
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DevFatigued
Windows
Crawl, glide, and leap through a magical forest as you journey towards your destiny as a caterpillar.
Why similar: Wholesome 32.6% ★, Cozy 29.4%, Exploration 7.5%, Relaxing 5.6%, Cute 4.7%
- #33 UniDuni
73% matchVery Positive96% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: Clops Game Studio
Windows
Inspired by the classics, UniDuni is a lighthearted puzzle platformer adventure which celebrates the bonds of friendship. Invite a friend to work together across hand-crafted levels or challenge yourself and prove your skills!
Why similar: Wholesome 28.1% ★, Cozy 24.3%, Puzzle Platformer 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, Family Friendly 4.7%
- #34 Is This Seat Taken?
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,283 reviews2025
Dev: Poti Poti StudioPub: Wholesome Games Presents
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Is This Seat Taken? is a logic puzzle game where you play matchmaker for groups of hilariously particular people. Each character has pet peeves that make seating them a delightful challenge. Find the perfect spot for each person to unlock new levels in this cozy, silly, and relatable experience.
Why similar: Wholesome 31.4% ★, Cozy 27.9%, Puzzle 10.4%, Relaxing 8.6%, Cute 5.8%
- #35 MONOMOON
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gentle Giant
Windows
In MONOMOON, the way forward is reserved for the knowing and the daring. Guided by moonlight, you’ll uncover hidden truths and wander through a tiny and mysterious open world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Nonlinear 16.3%, Puzzle Platformer 12.6%, Exploration 8.1%, Platformer 7.4%
- #36 Into the Emberlands
72% matchVery Positive82% of 296 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny RoarPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Venture out into the Emberlands and uncover an ever-changing world filled with surprising encounters and mystical creatures! Save villagers who got lost in the Miasma, collect resources and rebuild your village to create a safe haven for your people.
Why similar: Wholesome 36.3% ★, Cozy 31.2%, Exploration 8.2%, Relaxing 5.6%, Cute 5.4%
- #37 Cats Balance
72% matchPositive100% of 48 reviews2024
Dev: Minicactus Games
Windows
Balance the cats and don't let them fall into the water in this 2D physics puzzler.
Why similar: Wholesome 34.6% ★, Cozy 27.7%, Puzzle 6.4%, Relaxing 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #38 Quarion
70% matchVery Positive94% of 159 reviews2025
Dev: ZejoantPub: Bootleg Bytes
Windows · Linux
A short 2D pixel-style metroidvania where you explore, fight bosses, aquire items and abilities and find secrets. Inspired by games such as You Have to Win the Game and VVVVVV.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Nonlinear 22.5%, Exploration 9.5%, Platformer 9.3%, Retro 7.4%
- #39 Pine Hearts
71% matchVery Positive97% of 114 reviews2024
Dev: Hyper Luminal Games LtdPub: Secret Mode
Windows
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: Metroidvania 31.4%, Wholesome 20.9% ★, Cozy 18.6%, Exploration 6.8%, Relaxing 5.6%
- #40 Pilo and the Holobook
70% matchVery Positive95% of 162 reviews2025
Dev: Mudita GamesPub: RedDeer.Games
Windows · Mac
"A cozy exploration adventure where you journey across vibrant, hand-drawn planets, collecting discoveries to turn into stickers with your magical, upgradable Holobook. All woven into a heartfelt, engaging story about confronting a spreading darkness. "
Why similar: Wholesome 36.6% ★, Cozy 31.5%, Exploration 9.1%, Relaxing 6.6%, Adventure 4.7%
- #41 Sticker Delight
71% matchPositive89% of 27 reviews2024
Dev: Dawn Sky
Windows
Sticker Delight is a short, nostalgic, cozy sticker game inspired by Southeast Asian culture, where you solve everyday scenarios using stickers and gather with family and friends over dinner at home.
Why similar: Wholesome 28.6% ★, Cozy 22.4%, Relaxing 10.4%, Cute 7.7%, Family Friendly 7.4%
- #42 To the Carrot
69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Sapphirealone
Windows
To the Carrot is a cozy puzzle game where you help a snail reach its favorite treat by using the unique abilities of forest creatures. Think, experiment, and discover clever solutions!
Why similar: Cozy 33%, Wholesome 27.2% ★, Puzzle 7.8%, Relaxing 7%, Cute 5.7%
- #43 ILA: A Frosty Glide
67% matchVery Positive99% of 135 reviews2025
Dev: Magic Rain StudiosPub: First Break Labs
Windows
Set foot on a magical island and explore a whimsical small open world as ILA, a spirited young witch-in-training searching for her lost kitty, Coco. With your trusty skatebroom, find secret places, collectables, and improve your magic and flying abilities as you reach the summit.
Why similar: Wholesome 31.5% ★, Cozy 26.7%, Platformer 8%, Exploration 7.4%, Puzzle 5.8%
- #44 Elephantasy: Flipside
70% matchVery Positive83% of 58 reviews2023
Dev: B. Maksym (Linker)
Windows
Use and upgrade magic items, collect hidden treasures, and uncover the secrets between two worlds in this cute isometric puzzler! When a certain vacationing Elephant stumbles upon a way into the land of the dead, will she unwittingly let something far more sinister slip through?
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Nonlinear 16.4%, Puzzle Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 9.3%, Exploration 6.1%
- #45 Smushi Come Home
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,667 reviews2023
Dev: SomeHumbleOnionPub: Mooneye Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 29.9% ★, Cozy 26.8%, Exploration 7.7%, Relaxing 6.4%, Cute 6.2%
- #46 Junk Blocks
69% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Dave Hive
Windows
This is a relaxing and casual puzzle elimination game. Drag blocks onto the board to fill rows or columns and clear them. Watch out for "junk" blocks that obstruct progress and require match-three combos to remove. Use your skills to achieve high scores and test your mental limits!
Why similar: Wholesome 37.3% ★, Cozy 32%, Puzzle 7%, Family Friendly 7%, Cute 4.9%
- #47 Asumi: Little Ones
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Made in Bugs
Windows
Explore this cozy and mysterious island full of cute animals. Take pictures, pet them, interact, climb, swim and ride, as you adventure into the unknown to find new friends and learn more about your own origin.
Why similar: Wholesome 36.8% ★, Cozy 29.8%, Exploration 6.9%, Family Friendly 6.7%, Relaxing 4.9%
- #48 Potions In Motion
68% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Three-Eared Bear
Windows
You are a travelling potion maker. The land is rich in ingredients. And the heroes need your help! Potions In Motion is an arcade game based on Snake with a wholesome theme and unique mechanics that provide new and fun challenges and the potential to achieve really high scores and infinite gameplay.
Why similar: Wholesome 45.9% ★, Cozy 33.2%, Relaxing 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Colorful 6.1%
- #49 Inhabit
69% matchPositive98% of 43 reviews2023
Dev: Public Void
Windows
Make your way around your home and surrounding areas, practicing healthy habits and exploring the world in this open ended slice of life puzzle game.
Why similar: Wholesome 32.7% ★, Cozy 25.5%, Nonlinear 12.2%, Exploration 7.8%, Puzzle 6%
- #50 Cozy Home
66% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2026
Dev: Mivroha
Windows
Cozy Home is a calm and relaxing organizer game where you can forget your daily stress and find peace by sorting, stacking, and organizing your items.
Why similar: Wholesome 39.3% ★, Cozy 35.4%, Puzzle 6.5%, Relaxing 6.5%, Family Friendly 4.3%
- #51 Amalu, Wells between worlds
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: IndieTech Studio
Windows
Amalu: Wells Between Worlds is a pixel-art 2D platformer, and Metroidvania blending Atmospheric exploration, Spell-casting puzzle mechanics, Amazigh/North African mythology and an emotional storytelling
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Nonlinear 15.7%, Puzzle Platformer 15.1%, Exploration 11.5%, Platformer 10.4%
- #52 Wormies
65% matchPositive100% of 40 reviews2026
Dev: Maple Bay
Windows · Mac · Linux
Run your own cozy worm shop! Buy and breed hundreds of different wormies! Get to know your customers and fulfill their wormie orders to progress through different storylines!
Why similar: Cozy 37.5%, Wholesome 34.7% ★, Relaxing 8.9%, Cute 6.1%, Colorful 5.3%
- #53 cat lines
67% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Tribus Games Indie
Windows
Control a cute kitten that leaves a trail of yarn behind! Solve puzzles by covering all the blocks with the yarn line. A relaxing and challenging game for cat lovers!
Why similar: Wholesome 37.4% ★, Cozy 30.1%, Puzzle 6.8%, Relaxing 6.7%, Family Friendly 5%