Games Like Hoa

In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.3%, Hand-drawn 16.9%, Platformer 12.4%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Cute 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This cinematic puzzle-platformer mirrors Hoa's focus on breathtaking hand-painted environments and a gentle, wordless narrative.

Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.4%, Platformer 17.8%, Atmospheric 16%, Relaxing 11.4%, Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: From the creators of GRIS, this game features exquisite art and an emotional, atmospheric journey that resonates with Hoa's aesthetic.

Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.

Why similar: Relaxing 30.2%, Atmospheric 26%, Exploration 18.5%, Adventure 10.6%, Indie 6%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive atmospheric adventure, capturing the same sense of peaceful, wordless exploration found in Hoa.

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: Atmospheric 24.3%, Hand-drawn 23.2%, Relaxing 15.3%, Platformer 12.9%, Puzzle Platformer 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A stunning, hand-drawn platformer that uses color and music to tell an emotional story, much like the atmospheric journey in Hoa.

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 28.6%, Exploration 18.7%, Cute 18.6%, Nature 10%, Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This cozy, exploration-focused game captures the same relaxing and gentle spirit that makes Hoa so enjoyable.

Unravel is a physics-based puzzle platformer. Yarny, a character made from a single thread of yarn, must embark on a larger than life adventure.

Why similar: Atmospheric 19.3%, Platformer 19.1%, Family Friendly 11.1%, Adventure 10.7%, Puzzle Platformer 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based puzzle-platformer that emphasizes nature, atmosphere, and a heartwarming, quiet story.

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

Why similar: Relaxing 19.8%, Platformer 14.7%, Cute 14.1%, Atmospheric 13%, Exploration 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, exploration-heavy adventure that features beautiful, serene environments and light platforming mechanics.

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: Hand-drawn 19.5%, Cartoon 14.7%, Relaxing 14%, Cute 12.7%, Exploration 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, puzzle-based exploration game that shares Hoa's whimsical art style and relaxing pace.

A top-down adventure game in a coloring book world full of vibrant characters. Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, make friends, and draw on anything! From creators on Wandersong + Celeste.

Why similar: Cute 27.7%, Adventure 24.3%, Relaxing 21.8%, Indie 18.1%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, artistic adventure that encourages exploration and creativity in a vibrant, hand-drawn world.

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: Hand-drawn 18.6%, Cartoon 17%, Relaxing 14.8%, Cute 10.5%, Exploration 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, black-and-white adventure that prioritizes exploration and gentle puzzle-solving in a delightful, hand-drawn world.

Enjoy meditative vibes in Jusant, an action-puzzle climbing game. Scale an immeasurably tall tower and ascend to new heights alongside your watery companion. Master your climbing tools, find your way up through diverse biomes, and piece together the tower’s past.

Why similar: Relaxing 16.4%, Platformer 12.6%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Cute 11.3%, Exploration 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A meditative, atmospheric climbing game that emphasizes exploration and quiet discovery in a beautiful, vertical world.

A unique adventure game filled with beautiful puzzles all hand-drawn in an original 2D style . Out of Line follows the adventures of San in a quest to escape the Factory that was once home. Dive into a story set in a mysterious world that is revealed through multiple chapters.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.3%, Hand-drawn 22.7%, Platformer 11.1%, Atmospheric 10%, Action-Adventure 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn puzzle-platformer that focuses on atmosphere and a unique, artistic visual style similar to Hoa.

Swing through the trees, spin sticky webs, and make friends with bugs! Be the adorable spider you've always wanted to be.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 24.8%, Relaxing 13%, Cute 11.7%, Platformer 10.8%, Exploration 9%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, physics-based platformer that offers a charming aesthetic and a relaxing, exploration-focused experience.

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

Why similar: Relaxing 20.2%, Cute 15.8%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Cartoon 14.1%, Puzzle Platformer 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A gentle, puzzle-filled adventure with a melancholic yet cute atmosphere that feels very similar to Hoa's tone.

The ground starts shaking, light bulbs are breaking - and something rather unusual is happening right behind the walls of your very room. Equipped with nothing but wit and courage, you slowly descend into a world inhabited by avian folk and seemingly deadly furniture monsters.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 21.9%, Cartoon 18.6%, Relaxing 13.3%, Atmospheric 10.7%, 2D Platformer 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, hand-drawn puzzle-platformer with a distinct artistic style that feels like a living painting.

LUNA The Shadow Dust is a fully hand-animated Point&Click puzzle adventure, brought to life through wordless storytelling, beautiful cinematics and a breathtaking original soundtrack.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 33.5%, Cartoon 14.2%, Adventure 13.8%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Casual 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn, point-and-click puzzle game that tells an emotional, wordless story through its beautiful visuals.

Papetura is a short atmospheric adventure game, with unique world handmade entirely out of paper, and beautiful fragile music. It tells the story of two little creatures whose house is in danger of being burned down.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 25%, Relaxing 18.9%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Cute 11.9%, Exploration 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, hand-crafted paper aesthetic game that offers a relaxing, puzzle-focused experience with a beautiful atmosphere.

In Ynglet, you jump, dash, slide, bounce and float your way through an abstract, effervescent sky. Melt into the reactive, dynamic soundtrack, while beautiful colors make every moment a visual treat.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.2%, Hand-drawn 17.4%, Relaxing 14.4%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Platformer 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, fluid platformer with a unique, abstract aesthetic that prioritizes movement and atmosphere.

Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?

Why similar: Atmospheric 15.1%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Platformer 11.1%, 2.5D 11.1%, Exploration 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A wordless, atmospheric journey through a beautiful landscape that captures the same sense of solitude and wonder as Hoa.

Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 18.7%, Cute 16.1%, Platformer 13.1%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Puzzle Platformer 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, exploration-focused platformer set in a vibrant world that shares the lighthearted charm of Hoa.

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: Hand-drawn 53.6%, Atmospheric 18.3%, Exploration 6.4%, Indie 6.1%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, hand-drawn puzzle game that feels like a living, breathing piece of art.

Seasons After Fall is a 2D platform-puzzler game that will let you dive into a captivating universe and explore a land governed by magic and nature.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.9%, Platformer 19.9%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Cute 11.1%, Puzzle Platformer 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, atmospheric platformer that focuses on nature and puzzle-solving within a lush, hand-painted world.

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: Cute 19.7%, Atmospheric 19%, Exploration 17.1%, Puzzle Platformer 13.9%, Family Friendly 10%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, social exploration game that emphasizes beauty, movement, and a peaceful, uplifting experience.

Catch a wave in this smooth sound-surfing platformer: Let ethereal tunes carry you fluidly through serene abstract landscapes, tune into soothing sound spheres and revel in a meditative journey of life.

Why similar: Atmospheric 19.7%, 2D Platformer 19.7%, Relaxing 12.7%, Platformer 12.5%, Puzzle Platformer 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, rhythm-based platformer that emphasizes flow, beauty, and a serene, meditative experience.

An atmospheric 2D puzzle platformer made using real photos and videos from New Zealand's native forest. Become a seed that can possess different plant creatures with unique abilities. Solve the obstacles in your way to discover the secrets of the Seedlings.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 18%, Relaxing 16.4%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Nature 10.4%, Puzzle Platformer 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A nature-focused, relaxing puzzle-platformer that shares a charming, whimsical aesthetic with Hoa.

Master the gibbon’s art of movement with a unique moveset that lets you swing, slide and somersault through a lush jungle canopy, and experience a free-flowing story of family and survival as you search for a home that may be lost forever.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 14.5%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Platformer 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, movement-focused adventure that uses fluid animation to tell a poignant, nature-centered story.

Princess of the Water Lilies is a hand-crafted 2D platformer blending gentle puzzles with heartfelt boss encounters. Play as Princess, a flat-faced cat raised by frogs. Your purr holds the power to heal a world caught between nature and machine. Grab your copy today and dive into this magical world!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 17.8%, Hand-drawn 15.7%, Cartoon 13.5%, Atmospheric 8%, Cute 8%

Run, climb and glide your way through a dark Nordic forest and explore its living, breathing ecosystem filled with secrets and mystical creatures. Become Fe and discover a world that you will never want to leave.

Why similar: Atmospheric 29.9%, Action 17.6%, Fantasy 15.5%, Adventure 11.6%, Cute 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, exploration-driven game that focuses on nature, sound, and a mysterious, beautiful world.

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 19.8%, Atmospheric 16.7%, Exploration 14.1%, Cute 13.3%, Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, nature-focused adventure that emphasizes exploration and movement through stunning landscapes.

Harmony’s Odyssey is a 3D fantasy adventure puzzle game set on mythical dioramas full of riddles, perky creatures and magic. Embark on a fantastic journey through remote fabled lands tangled by a rowdy cat and bring peace to its inhabitants.

Why similar: Relaxing 30.8%, Cute 22.4%, Puzzle Platformer 15.7%, Family Friendly 11.3%, Adventure 9.1%

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 38.2%, Exploration 17.6%, Puzzle Platformer 10.1%, Adventure 10.1%, Atmospheric 7.2%

Semblance is an innovative platformer with deformable terrain, set in a beautiful minimalist world. It’s a game that asks, what if you could deform and reshape the world itself? Semblance takes the idea of a ‘platform’ in a platformer and turns it on its head.

Why similar: Relaxing 17.7%, Platformer 17.1%, Cute 14.3%, Puzzle Platformer 12.8%, Family Friendly 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, 2D puzzle-platformer with a unique, malleable world that encourages creative thinking.

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: Cute 18.1%, Relaxing 17.4%, Exploration 16.2%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Nature 11.8%

A technicolor side-scrolling narrative adventure game inspired by classic movies including Flash Gordon, Sinbad, and The Land that Time Forgot. Join our bold yet hapless hero as he explores lost civilizations, undersea kingdoms, prehistoric jungles, and lands beyond imagination.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 30.2%, Action-Adventure 16.7%, Platformer 14.3%, Atmospheric 13.2%, Family Friendly 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic, light-hearted platformer that focuses on storytelling and vibrant, imaginative environments.

My Memory of Us is a moving fairy tale about friendship and hope in the darkest moments of our times. Enter a hand-crafted, gorgeously animated 2D world full of adventure, exploration, stealth and puzzles. Meet the kids brought up in different worlds and help them survive during times of occupation.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 17.3%, Cartoon 14.2%, Relaxing 11.8%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Platformer 10.2%

Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 14.8%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Cute 11.3%, Action-Adventure 9.7%

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: Atmospheric 26.6%, Nature 20.5%, Adventure 11.6%, Fantasy 10%, Singleplayer 7.2%

Awaken an expansive musical realm in this non-violent and poetic platformer. In Symphonia, you'll use the power of your violin coupled with your platforming skills to gather an orchestra to bring the musical machinery of the world back to life.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 27.1%, Cartoon 18.1%, Hand-drawn 17.7%, Platformer 15.4%, Atmospheric 7.1%

Scarf is an atmospheric and emotional journey about what it means to be a hero. An adventure game mixing puzzles and 3D platforms. Explore beautifully crafted worlds and discover your true destiny with the help of a dragon-shaped scarf.

Why similar: Relaxing 18.5%, Platformer 15.5%, Cute 13.3%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Exploration 12.1%

Join Selene in a charming platforming and puzzle adventure, where her ability to absorb and emit light from various flowers is key to activating mechanisms, overcoming obstacles, and navigating through environments that adjust depending on how you wield the light.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 19.6%, Platformer 14.8%, Relaxing 11.7%, Cute 10.4%, Atmospheric 9.5%

Experience award-winning Flower, now available on PC. Flower lets you take control of the wind as you explore and navigate beautiful, lush environments.

Why similar: Relaxing 27.5%, Atmospheric 16.7%, Nature 14.4%, Exploration 12.7%, Family Friendly 6.9%

Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.4%, Platformer 16.4%, Atmospheric 15.9%, Puzzle Platformer 13.1%, Exploration 8.4%

MONOWAVE is a puzzle adventure through colorful worlds powered by four emotions. Alone or with a friend, express your feelings through song, empathize with your spirit friends, and solve puzzles to find your way forward.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 19.3%, Relaxing 13.4%, Platformer 11.6%, Cute 11.4%, Action-Adventure 11%

Hiiro is a 2D platform game focused on ambient exploration and puzzle solving. Discover a grand world filled with mysterious artifacts and forgotten ruins. Become immersed in relaxing gameplay and meditative music. Remain observant as you unravel an explanation for your solitude.

Why similar: Adventure 32.8%, Platformer 17.6%, Exploration 11%, Cute 8.8%, Puzzle Platformer 8.5%

Here Comes Niko! is the cozy 3D platformer for tired people! You play as Niko traveling across scenic islands. Make new friends, catch fish, solve puzzles, snag bugs, and more! Oh, Did I mention your boss is a frog?

Why similar: Relaxing 31.4%, Cute 25%, Exploration 14.3%, Platformer 12.1%, Adventure 5.3%

Cute and bouncy platformer with big, relaxing levels! Explore and enjoy!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 29.3%, Cartoon 22.9%, Platformer 16.3%, Relaxing 9.7%, Nature 5.6%

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: Platformer 19.9%, Cute 17.7%, Atmospheric 16.4%, Exploration 15.9%, Puzzle Platformer 14.5%

Adventure platformer about Potata's travel in fairy forest. Reveal all secrets and hidden treasures and don't forget to save the world.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 16.5%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 11.8%, Cartoon 10.9%, Cute 10.1%

Refunct is a peaceful, short first-person platformer about restoring a vibrant world.

Why similar: Relaxing 29.9%, Platformer 16.4%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Puzzle Platformer 11.7%, Exploration 9.4%

Disconnect from the world and get in touch with nature with this beautiful and relaxing minimalist puzzle!

Why similar: Hand-drawn 23.5%, Relaxing 20.3%, Cute 16.8%, Puzzle Platformer 15.2%, Nature 9.5%

Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.

Why similar: Platformer 24%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Cute 12.9%, Exploration 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: Relaxing 17.1%, Cartoon 13.9%, Cute 12.8%, Exploration 11.2%, Action-Adventure 11.1%

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

Why similar: Hand-drawn 26.7%, Relaxing 21.6%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Exploration 12.1%, Family Friendly 8.2%

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.

Why similar: Platformer 29.2%, Atmospheric 27.4%, Cute 14.3%, Adventure 7.9%, Fantasy 4.6%

Explore a vast, interconnected dream world full of secrets and collectibles in this metroidvania adventure inspired by classic 2D platformers. Reclaim your lost memories to save Slumberland from the mysterious Oblivion.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.4%, Hand-drawn 19.1%, Cute 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Exploration 9%

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: Hand-drawn 26.4%, Relaxing 21.4%, Cute 16.4%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Family Friendly 6.5%

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: Relaxing 19.5%, Platformer 16.5%, Exploration 14.2%, Cute 14.2%, Nature 14%

An action adventure about a ghost’s journey through the afterlife. Possess enemies and the environment and fend off hostile spirits in pursuit of starry fragments from a past life.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 23.2%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Cute 12.5%, Atmospheric 11%, Exploration 10.9%

A story-rich 2D platformer where you'll delve into dangerous power plants and massive creatures, while uncovering the truth of your world. Explore towns and cities, and help a world thrown out of balance!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 30.6%, Hand-drawn 20.8%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Nature 11.2%, Platformer 10.1%

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning action-platformer crafted by Moon Studios for PC.

Why similar: Platformer 24.1%, Atmospheric 23.7%, Cute 14.6%, Adventure 7.9%, Exploration 6.5%