- #1 Horse Tales: Emerald Valley Ranch
97% matchMixed62% of 955 reviews2022
Dev: Aesir InteractivePub: Microids
Windows
Set off on a captivating horseback adventure and discover the mysteries of Emerald Valley!
Why similar: Horses 57.6% ★, Open World 12.7%, Character Customization 11.7%, Exploration 8.5%, Relaxing 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers the best open-world horse exploration experience while maintaining a cozy, story-driven progression.
- #2 The Painscreek Killings
96% matchVery Positive91% of 6,095 reviews2017
Dev: EQ Studios
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?
Why similar: Investigation 25.5%, Detective 19.3%, Mystery 16.1%, Open World 10.6%, Exploration 8%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive investigation game that mirrors the atmospheric, open-world mystery-solving found in Equinox.
- #3 Strange Horticulture
96% matchVery Positive95% of 15,409 reviews2022
Dev: Bad VikingPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.
Why similar: Cozy 29.7%, Investigation 18.4%, Detective 16.1%, Mystery 13%, Relaxing 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the cozy yet dark and mysterious vibe, requiring players to investigate clues in a relaxing setting.
- #4 Whispers in the West - Co-op Murder Mystery
95% matchMostly Positive70% of 104 reviews2023
Dev: Infinite Whys
Windows · Mac
Whispers in the West is a point-and-click murder mystery game that supports online co-op for 1-4 players. Each story is an hour-long intriguing mystery waiting to be solved. You can either work solo or team up with your friends to solve the cases. Things may get heated!
Why similar: Detective 21.6%, Investigation 18.9%, Online Co-Op 18.7%, Mystery 16%, Story Rich 8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides the exact co-op investigative gameplay loop that makes solving mysteries with friends so engaging.
- #5 Astride
94% matchMixed54% of 493 reviews2023
Dev: Raidho Games
Windows
Explore Astride, a horse game set in a Scandinavian-inspired environment.
Why similar: Horses 84.1% ★, Open World 7.4%, RPG 4.1%, Multiplayer 3.3%, Adventure 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a realistic and immersive horse-riding experience that emphasizes the bond between rider and animal.
- #6 Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition
94% matchVery Positive92% of 5,089 reviews2020
Dev: PikPok
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
With stunning, realistic horses, an in-depth breeding system, and a range of exciting game modes, Rival Stars Horse Racing offers horse fans the ultimate racing and riding experience. Take the reins and become an equestrian legend!
Why similar: Horses 45.4% ★, Cozy 38.8%, Character Customization 7%, Multiplayer 4.5%, Story Rich 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers high-quality horse simulation and customization that appeals to fans of the equine focus in the seed game.
- #7 On Your Tail
93% matchVery Positive89% of 384 reviews2024
Dev: Memorable GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A cozy detective adventure where you play as a vacation-bound writer who stumbles upon an idyllic town plagued by an enigmatic thief. Crack the case in this charming seaside town, build relationships, and unravel secrets in a world full of quirky characters and heartwarming stories.
Why similar: Cozy 27.3%, Investigation 16.8%, Detective 15.3%, Open World 11.4%, Mystery 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines cozy life-sim elements with a detective mystery, mirroring the blend of genres in Equinox.
- #8 Nancy Drew®: Sea of Darkness
92% matchVery Positive93% of 225 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!
Why similar: Detective 34%, Mystery 25.4%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Story Rich 10.4%, Exploration 9%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in atmospheric mystery and investigation that aligns with the investigative depth of the seed game.
- #9 My Horse: Bonded Spirits
91% matchMixed47% of 163 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Build a bond with your horse and gain its trust. Develop yours and the horse’s skills. Discover the surrounding open world. Complete tasks and take part in competitions. Rebuild a run-down stud farm!
Why similar: Horses 65.8% ★, Open World 12.6%, Relaxing 7.6%, Character Customization 6.3%, Female Protagonist 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated horse simulation game that focuses on the open-world exploration and relationship-building aspects.
- #10 Firewatch
91% matchVery Positive91% of 97,344 reviews2016
Dev: Campo SantoPub: Panic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Mystery 29.8%, Open World 20.8%, Story Rich 20.1%, Exploration 15.3%, Adventure 6%
Why You'll Like It: It excels at atmospheric exploration and uncovering a slow-burn mystery within a beautiful, isolated environment.
- #11 What Remains of Edith Finch
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 50,731 reviews2017
Dev: Giant SparrowPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 27.7%, Mystery 25.9%, Female Protagonist 16%, Exploration 14.4%, Psychological Horror 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply story-rich exploration game that captures the feeling of uncovering dark secrets about a family's past.
- #12 Fayburrow
89% matchVery Positive81% of 481 reviews2022
Dev: The Fayburrow TroupePub: The Animation Workshop VIA
Windows
In a world of fairies, a childhood friend suddenly calls Beatrice back to her old hometown. Yet when she arrives, her friend is mysteriously missing.
Why similar: Investigation 23.6%, Detective 22.9%, Mystery 19.5%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Story Rich 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Blends mystery-solving with a cozy, narrative-driven experience that feels very similar to the seed game's tone.
- #13 Wild Indigo Ranch
88% matchMostly Positive70% of 463 reviews2024
Dev: Funday Games
Windows
Wild Indigo Ranch is a cozy cowboy-life RPG for 1-4 players. Start a new life on the prairie, explore the frontier, build the finest ranch in the West, and ride into the sunset.
Why similar: Horses 36.5% ★, Cozy 20.2%, Open World 9.6%, Online Co-Op 8.8%, Relaxing 6%
Why You'll Like It: A western-themed life-sim that focuses on building and exploration, fitting the rural aesthetic of the seed game.
- #14 Demonologist
87% matchVery Positive85% of 23,709 reviews2023
Dev: Clock Wizard Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Demonologist is a Co-Op horror game that can be played with at least 1 and up to 4 players. Your goal is to identify the type of evil spirit in cursed places and exorcise it using your equipment, either alone or with your team.
Why similar: Investigation 19.8%, Online Co-Op 17.3%, Detective 16%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Mystery 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the psychological horror and investigative co-op elements for those looking for a darker, more intense experience.
- #15 The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
89% matchVery Positive88% of 8,955 reviews2014
Dev: The Astronauts
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.
Why similar: Detective 33.6%, Mystery 26.6%, Exploration 10.9%, Open World 9.3%, Story Rich 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric exploration game that focuses on piecing together a dark mystery through environmental storytelling.
- #16 Spirit of the North
86% matchVery Positive84% of 6,371 reviews2020
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spirit of the North is a single-player 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. Play as an ordinary red fox whose story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox.
Why similar: Relaxing 36.3%, Exploration 32.6%, Adventure 21.5%, Open World 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric exploration game that emphasizes discovery and a deep connection to nature and animals.
- #17 Gaucho and the Grassland
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 516 reviews2025
Dev: Epopeia Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
LIVE like a LATIN COWBOY as you EXPLORE, HELP others, and bring HARMONY between HUMANS and MYSTICAL BEINGS in a RELAXING COZY ADVENTURE.
Why similar: Horses 39.5% ★, Cozy 27.7%, Character Customization 7.9%, Female Protagonist 7.4%, Relaxing 7%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, colorful simulation game that emphasizes exploration and the bond between the player and their environment.
- #18 Tales of Rein Ravine
85% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,222 reviews2024
Dev: Maia the Horsegirl
Windows
Tales of Rein Ravine is an indie horse game that aims to challenge its players with unique real-life inspired riding, as well as tell an intriguing equestrian story to a young adult audience.
Why similar: Horses 74.3% ★, Female Protagonist 11%, Mystery 8.2%, Exploration 5.4%, Adventure 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric horse-focused game that emphasizes nature and a single-player journey.
- #19 Eastshade
86% matchVery Positive89% of 5,408 reviews2019
Dev: Eastshade Studios
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Visit cities, scale summits, unearth mysteries, and discover forgotten places!
Why similar: Open World 27%, Relaxing 16.6%, Exploration 14.7%, Story Rich 12.9%, RPG 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, open-world exploration game that focuses on interacting with the environment and solving local mysteries.
- #20 Project Unknown
82% matchVery Positive83% of 905 reviews2025
Dev: PsychoRavensPub: Nightmare Studios
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
An online co-op horror game featuring unique playable characters and RPG mechanics. Exorcise ghosts using your special abilities and tools while surviving the supernatural onslaught
Why similar: Investigation 20.9%, Online Co-Op 17.8%, Detective 14.5%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Mystery 13%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op horror game that focuses on investigation and psychological tension, similar to the darker side of Equinox.
- #21 Lake
83% matchVery Positive87% of 5,712 reviews2021
Dev: GamiousPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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: Cozy 39.8%, Open World 16.7%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Relaxing 13.4%, Story Rich 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a relaxing, cozy exploration experience that allows players to uncover the stories of a small town.
- #22 Kona
84% matchVery Positive83% of 3,624 reviews2017
Dev: Parabole
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Northern Canada, 1970. A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive. Kona is a chilly interactive tale you won't soon forget.
Why similar: Detective 37.3%, Open World 24.9%, Exploration 12.9%, Story Rich 10.6%, Horror 5%
Why You'll Like It: A cold, atmospheric mystery set in an open world that requires investigation and survival-lite mechanics.
- #23 Everholm
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 365 reviews2024
Dev: Chonky LoafPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Lilly was spirited away to a mysterious island. As her memories fade, everyone seems to know her and her quest for her missing sister. It’s time to establish a homestead, meet your friendly Everfolks, then learn their secrets and solve the mystery of Everholm, in this open-ended minimalist RPG!
Why similar: Cozy 45.7%, Mystery 16.6%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Exploration 8.6%, RPG 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy RPG that features a female protagonist and a mystery-filled world, matching the seed game's core themes.
- #24 Infinity Nikki
81% matchMixed56% of 9,923 reviews2025
Dev: Infold Games
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 58.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Embark on a cozy open-world adventure filled with vast landscape, mystical puzzles and unexpected platforming challenges. Dress up not just for style, but to unravel hidden mysteries, interact with a vibrant environment, and experience the freedom to explore at your own pace.
Why similar: Open World 30%, Relaxing 23.2%, Multiplayer 13.4%, Co-op 13.2%, Exploration 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, open-world adventure that emphasizes cute aesthetics and exploration in a vast, magical world.
- #25 Oxenfree
81% matchVery Positive91% of 12,063 reviews2016
Dev: Night School Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. You are Alex, and you’ve just brought your new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight island party gone horribly wrong.
Why similar: Mystery 28.4%, Story Rich 24.5%, Female Protagonist 24.5%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Horror 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich mystery game with a supernatural, psychological edge that keeps the player constantly intrigued.
- #26 Return of the Obra Dinn
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 33,856 reviews2018
Dev: Lucas PopePub: 3909
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Why similar: Detective 49.1%, Mystery 34.9%, Story Rich 12.9%, Horror 1.5%, Adventure 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant investigation game that rewards keen observation and deduction, perfect for fans of the mystery tag.
- #27 Sound of Horses
77% matchVery Positive95% of 265 reviews2025
Dev: Vanilla Sky Productions AB
Windows
Sound of Horses is a story-driven horseback adventure. Begin your journey in the peaceful Homeland and uncover a world of hidden truths and distant echoes of something greater. Create your own rider and horse, explore an open world on horseback, and start your adventure.
Why similar: Horses 46.9% ★, Cozy 11.9%, Character Customization 10.5%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Open World 9.1%
- #28 Outer Wilds
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 102,192 reviews2020
Dev: Mobius DigitalPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.
Why similar: Mystery 27.5%, Open World 20.8%, Exploration 19.9%, Story Rich 14.2%, Psychological Horror 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for exploration-based mystery, where every discovery helps piece together a larger, darker truth.
- #29 Hello Kitty Island Adventure
76% matchVery Positive94% of 11,553 reviews2025
Dev: Sunblink
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 59.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark on a cozy, open-world adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends. Befriend beloved characters as you explore and restore a mysterious island, solve ancient puzzles, cook delicious dishes, customize yourself and your cabins, and so much more.
Why similar: Cozy 50.7%, Open World 18%, Exploration 8.6%, Relaxing 8.4%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #30 Palia
77% matchVery Positive86% of 41,903 reviews2024
Dev: Singularity 6 Corporation
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your home, you’ll find relaxation and joy in every corner of this vibrant, heartwarming world.
Why similar: Cozy 33.1%, MMORPG 15.1% ★, Online Co-Op 11.4%, Mystery 8.9%, Multiplayer 8.4%
- #31 Luma Island
76% matchVery Positive84% of 12,297 reviews2024
Dev: Feel Free Games
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Get ready to explore, farm, fish, mine, craft, and raise magical Lumas as you solve puzzles and embark on quests across Luma Island. Play solo, or team up with friends in 1-4 player online co-op. Choose relaxing Cozy, challenging Adventure, or epic Hero mode to match your mood and playstyle.
Why similar: Cozy 32.1%, Online Co-Op 14.2%, Open World 10.5%, Character Customization 9.2%, Relaxing 8.8%
- #32 My Riding Stables: Life with Horses
80% matchVery Positive87% of 278 reviews2014
Dev: SproingPub: familyplay
Windows
The Riding Stables at Mill Creek are mere ruins, but you are about to change that: stables, riding hall and guesthouse are being renovated and guests will happily pay for their stay...
Why similar: Horses 80.5% ★, Open World 8.6%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, RPG 1.8%, Adventure 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, family-friendly horse game that focuses on the day-to-day care and riding experience.
- #33 DreamWorks Spirit Lucky's Big Adventure
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 52 reviews2021
Dev: AHEARTFULOFGAMESPub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Explore the wild frontier with Lucky’s faithful mustang, Spirit, and best friends, Abigail and Pru. Where will friendship, and a mysterious treasure map lead you?
Why similar: Horses 57% ★, Character Customization 9.5%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Cozy 8.3%, Exploration 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, horse-focused adventure game that prioritizes exploration and a friendly, cozy atmosphere.
- #34 Draugen
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,125 reviews2019
Dev: Red Thread Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Draugen is a single-player, first-person Fjord Noir mystery set in 1920s Norway. Explore a forgotten coastal village in your search for your missing sister, accompanied by your independent and enigmatic young ward. Norwegian Game of the Year 2019.
Why similar: Detective 23%, Mystery 20.9%, Investigation 16.6%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Story Rich 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven mystery set in a beautiful, isolated location that focuses on exploration and character-driven secrets.
- #35 The Ranch of Rivershine
73% matchVery Positive94% of 2,189 reviews2025
Dev: Cozy Bee Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Saddle up and build your own horse ranch! Raise foals, care for your horses and train them as you explore the countryside. Participate in cross country competitions and become your town's champion! Befriend the villagers who'll help you on your adventure at the Ranch of Rivershine!
Why similar: Horses 85.2% ★, Cozy 7.8%, Character Customization 4.9%, RPG 2.1%
- #36 Unbridled: That Horse Game
74% matchVery Positive86% of 495 reviews2025
Dev: Mind Evotion Games
Windows
Unbridled: That Horse Game is the ultimate horse simulator, giving you the freedom to follow your own dreams and create your own unique story. Experience the freedom of riding, the challenges of horse sports, and the joy of breeding horses - all in a stunning virtual world.
Why similar: Horses 62.7% ★, Open World 11%, Character Customization 8%, Exploration 6.9%, Multiplayer 6.8%
- #37 Sky: Children of the Light
73% matchVery Positive87% of 23,585 reviews2024
Dev: thatgamecompany
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 27.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
A breathtaking open-world adventure awaits! Explore magical realms, restore lost light, and form wordless bonds with players worldwide. Complete quests and solve puzzles in seasonal events that celebrate kindness, discovery, and heartfelt connection.
Why similar: Cozy 30.9%, Massively Multiplayer 15%, Open World 13.5%, Online Co-Op 13.5%, Character Customization 10.7%
- #38 The Legend of Khiimori
72% matchVery Positive86% of 1,692 reviews2026
Dev: Aesir InteractivePub: Mindscape
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Take on the role of a brave courier rider in The Legend of Khiimori! Bond with your horse and tame the open wilds of 13th century Mongolia. Breed and train horses with specialized abilities to explore every aspect of this diverse and fascinating landscape.
Why similar: Horses 66.4% ★, Open World 14.1%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Exploration 8%, Adventure 1.8%
- #39 My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 183 reviews2024
Dev: Drakhar StudiosPub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Take friendship to new heights and tame the chaotic magic that’s turning the world upside down, in a mystery adventure for one or two ponies!
Why similar: Horses 68.2% ★, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Exploration 7.6%, Co-op 3.7%
- #40 My Horse: Bonded Spirits - Prologue
73% matchMixed59% of 218 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 33%
The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version. Build a bond with your horse and gain its trust. Develop yours and the horse’s skills. Discover the surrounding open world. Complete tasks and take part in competitions. Rebuild a run-down stud farm!
Why similar: Horses 73.5% ★, Open World 16%, Relaxing 3.2%, Character Customization 3%, Adventure 2.6%
- #41 Horse Riding Tales
75% matchMixed60% of 570 reviews2019
Dev: Foxie GamesPub: App Business Ventures LLC
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%
The horse riding game of your dreams is finally here. Online adventures await!
Why similar: Horses 72.7% ★, Massively Multiplayer 17.3%, RPG 4%, Multiplayer 3.7%, Adventure 2.3%
- #42 Strange Antiquities
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,034 reviews2025
Dev: Bad VikingPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Become the custodian of a store dealing in occult antiquities. Explore the quaint and gloomy town of Undermere, where strange goings-on and dark mysteries abound. Find and identify arcane artefacts, use your collection to aid the townsfolk with their unusual problems — and remember to pet your cat!
Why similar: Cozy 29.3%, Investigation 18.7%, Detective 16.1%, Mystery 12.7%, Relaxing 8.1%
- #43 Riding Out
75% matchMostly Negative36% of 176 reviews2016
Dev: UnexEvo
Windows
Riding Out is a new RPG (role play game) in a world in which everything revolves about horses! Explore the beautiful open world on the back of your horse, together with your friends. Experience exciting quests, build your own stable and create you own jumping courses, dressage competitions and race tracks.
Why similar: Horses 93.1% ★, RPG 6.9%
- #44 Fae Farm
69% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,496 reviews2023
Dev: Phoenix LabsPub: Gambit Digital
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Escape to the magical life of your dreams in Fae Farm, a farm sim RPG for 1-4 players. Craft, cultivate, and decorate to grow your homestead, and use spells to explore the enchanted island of Azoria!
Why similar: Cozy 54.9%, Relaxing 13.9%, Co-op 11.2%, Multiplayer 11.1%, RPG 9%
- #45 On Dark Terms
70% matchMixed69% of 83 reviews2024
Dev: Dimensionless Games
Windows
Explore an online 1-4 player co-op open-world horror RPG where you and your feline companion will investigate a post-apocalyptic world and fight back against the Darkness. Can you find a way to stop it?
Why similar: Investigation 29.8%, Open World 20.8%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Detective 11.8%, Multiplayer 10.4%
- #46 Friki
71% matchMixed59% of 71 reviews2022
Dev: Wompa Labs
Windows
Friki is an online co-op investigative horror. Solve how these supernatural beings have died, collect evidence to be paid, and survive the dangers that await you.
Why similar: Investigation 21.5%, Detective 19.1%, Online Co-Op 15.2%, Mystery 13%, Psychological Horror 11.5%
- #47 Meadow - A Shelter Game
70% matchVery Positive89% of 5,937 reviews2016
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Explore the vast and open landscape as a wild animal. Meadow is an online fable experience that lets old and new fans of the Shelter game series come together and explore a peculiar and wondrous world together.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 31.6%, Open World 25.1%, Relaxing 15.3%, Multiplayer 10.2%, Exploration 9.2%
- #48 MetaPhysical
68% matchVery Positive80% of 408 reviews2023
Dev: Paper Promises Programming
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Supernatural phenomena are on the rise. In MetaPhysical you and up to 5 other friends can go on the hunt for eerie creatures to put an end to their sinister activities! Whether it's an ordinary ghost or a demon, your task is to identify the rumbling creature and then finish it off.
Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Online Co-Op 20.2%, Mystery 18.3%, Character Customization 15.8%, Psychological Horror 15.5%
- #49 Windstorm: Start of a Great Friendship
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 171 reviews2017
Dev: Aesir InteractivePub: Mindscape
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Discover the fascinating story of Mika, a girl known as a horse whisperer, as she tries to befriend the black stallion called Windstorm.
Why similar: Horses 65.5% ★, Open World 13%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Exploration 8%, Adventure 2.2%
- #50 Riding Star - Horse Championship!
72% matchMixed68% of 121 reviews2014
Dev: SproingPub: familyplay
Windows
Ride like a world champion! Breathtaking action, challenges in show jumping, dressage and cross country riding are waiting for your talent.
Why similar: Horses 66.3% ★, MMORPG 9.8% ★, Open World 9.1%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Psychological Horror 4.4%
- #51 The Unicorn Princess
71% matchMixed65% of 108 reviews2019
Dev: Caipirinha GamesPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Explore the world on horseback and help the inhabitants of your village. Befriend Unica the unicorn and try to save the Dream World by completing all your missions!
Why similar: Horses 76.6% ★, Open World 7.6%, Female Protagonist 6.4%, Relaxing 4%, Adventure 3.4%
- #52 Mysterious School
70% matchMostly Negative37% of 1,825 reviews2023
Dev: DuoDuoDog
Windows
"Mysterious School" is a horror game that supports multi player online and single player. Why do girls often cry on campus at midnight? What happened to the once famous No.1 middle school? Take your partner, find out the truth that the young girl has become a zombie, and help the girl reincarnate.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 22.2%, MMORPG 21.3% ★, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Mystery 14.9%, Female Protagonist 12.5%
- #53 H.I.A: Horror Investigation Agency
69% matchMixed51% of 485 reviews2024
Dev: Kekdot
Windows
H.I.A: Horror Investigation Agency is a fun multiplayer horror game in which you and co-players have to investigate exciting horror cases. Among finding victims and evidence of the horror event that has taken place, you will be faced with jumpscares and scary monsters along your investigation.
Why similar: Investigation 21.4%, Online Co-Op 17%, Detective 14.1%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Character Customization 9.1%
- #54 Harvest Island
67% matchVery Positive84% of 273 reviews2023
Dev: YobobPub: Yobob Games
Windows
Discover your sinister purpose in this horror farming game. Your idyllic farm life can't be trusted. Keep up with the façade as you give your crops to the gods. Explore the ominous island and question everything. You must fake your blissful farming days. Your life depends on it.
Why similar: Cozy 33.7%, Mystery 17.9%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Exploration 10.6%, Story Rich 10.5%
- #55 Exorcist Simulator
67% matchMixed68% of 123 reviews2025
Dev: D.M.G.V
Windows
Exorcist Simulator is a 1‑4 player online co‑op horror where every play asks the same, terrible question: Will you cast out the Devil —or wear his skin?
Why similar: Investigation 20.5%, Detective 16.7%, Online Co-Op 15.7%, Mystery 14.5%, Psychological Horror 12.4%
- #56 Night Stones
66% matchVery Positive94% of 276 reviews2024
Dev: Advance Nine
Windows · Mac
You awake in Mythica, a cozy island where magical stones change day to night. Explore winding paths or venture into the wilds with your trusty glider and sailboat. To return home, you must befriend quirky townsfolk, discover hidden treasures, master magic, and face enemies in clever puzzle combat.
Why similar: Cozy 37.8%, Open World 16.5%, Character Customization 11.8%, Relaxing 10.3%, Exploration 9.3%
- #57 REKA
65% matchVery Positive83% of 3,331 reviews2024
Dev: Emberstorm EntertainmentPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Channel your inner witch! Build your cozy chicken-legged hut, practice witchcraft, and forage for ingredients in autumnal woodlands. Solve quests & uncover the great mysteries of the legendary witch Baba Jaga…
Why similar: Cozy 36.6%, Open World 15.9%, Character Customization 15.2%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Exploration 9.6%
- #58 Polity - Online Role Playing
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 109 reviews2024
Dev: JIB Games
Windows · Mac
A social cross-platform MMORPG. Enjoy mastering skills, quests, achievements, puzzles, mini-games, crafting, and extensive customization. Take the first step to join this unique journey!
Why similar: MMORPG 38.3% ★, Online Co-Op 15.6%, Relaxing 12.6%, Character Customization 10.5%, Multiplayer 9.8%
- #59 Wylde Flowers
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,686 reviews2022
Dev: Studio Drydock Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 81.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Join Tara on a heartfelt journey to become a witch in Wylde Flowers. Farm by day, and cast spells by night as you craft your cottagecore life and bond with your coven. Come to know and love the fully voice acted characters of Fairhaven, as you unravel a local mystery.
Why similar: Cozy 63.3%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Relaxing 9.6%, Story Rich 8.8%, Adventure 1.9%
- #60 New World: Aeternum
66% matchMixed67% of 296,647 reviews2021
Dev: Amazon Game Studios
Windows
Median: 58.9 hrsMean: 196.5 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Experience a thrilling action RPG set on the supernatural island of Aeternum. Forge your destiny on an adventure filled with danger and opportunity.
Why similar: MMORPG 36.7% ★, Massively Multiplayer 21.9%, Open World 20%, Character Customization 6.6%, RPG 5.3%
