- #1 Mika and The Witch's Mountain
97% matchVery Positive88% of 1,157 reviews2025
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Mika and the Witch’s Mountain is a fantasy adventure about an aspiring witch who delivers packages to the townspeople of a small island. Explore every cranny and soar through the sky with your magic broom.
Why similar: Wholesome 20.6% ★, Cozy 18.1%, Magic 9.9%, Collectathon 8.2%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
- #2 Lil Gator Game
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 6,033 reviews2022
Dev: MegaWobblePub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!
Why similar: Wholesome 27.3% ★, Cozy 22.9%, Family Friendly 8.6%, Collectathon 8.5%, 3D Platformer 7.8%
- #3 Smushi Come Home
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,721 reviews2023
Dev: SomeHumbleOnionPub: Mooneye Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 22.6% ★, Cozy 19.5%, 3D Platformer 9.8%, Open World 9.6%, Cute 7.4%
- #4 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,137 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.9 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 26% ★, Cozy 20%, Collectathon 10.5%, Family Friendly 7.9%, Female Protagonist 7.5%
- #5 Beasts of Maravilla Island
94% matchVery Positive87% of 513 reviews2021
Dev: Banana Bird Studios, LLCPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Beasts of Maravilla Island is a 3D adventure game where you take on the role of a young wildlife photographer who traverses Maravilla Island's magical ecosystems to discover extraordinary creatures, learn their behaviors, and, most importantly, photograph their majesty.
Why similar: Collectathon 26.9%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Exploration 9.4%, Relaxing 8.7%, Magic 8.6%
- #6 Night Stones
94% matchVery Positive94% of 287 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 19%, Magic 10.3%, 3D Platformer 9.7%, Character Customization 8.1%, Open World 8%
- #7 Puzzles For Clef
93% 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 25.3% ★, Cozy 20.6%, Female Protagonist 9%, Platformer 8.1%, Exploration 7.2%
- #8 Basil and the Isles of Spice
92% matchVery Positive89% of 89 reviews2024
Dev: LeviathanPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Join Basil in this 3D platforming adventure as she runs, jumps, and glides through the Isles of Spice on her journey to become the new Shaman of her village. While collecting mystical crystals, she'll meet a colorful cast of characters who help her uncover the secret of the caldera!
Why similar: Collectathon 24.5%, 3D Platformer 17.9%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Platformer 10.2%, Exploration 8.6%
- #9 Hello Kitty Island Adventure
91% matchVery Positive94% of 11,938 reviews2025
Dev: Sunblink
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 60.4 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 38.1%, Open World 13.2%, Cute 8.4%, Family Friendly 8.2%, Relaxing 7.3%
- #10 Pilo and the Holobook
91% matchVery Positive95% of 172 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 34% ★, Cozy 28.2%, Relaxing 8.6%, Exploration 8.2%, Colorful 5.5%
- #11 Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara
90% matchVery Positive92% of 437 reviews2023
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Join Koa and Napopo on a 3D platformer adventure through the islands of Mara! Outwit traps, explore the ocean, maneuver dangerous environments, and have fun in 8 wild worlds on their quest to recover stolen pirate loot.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 19.7%, Female Protagonist 12%, Platformer 10.9%, Family Friendly 10.4%, Cute 9.7%
- #12 Cirno! Lifts a Boulder
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 907 reviews2026
Dev: Alexander Golke
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Help Cirno get back into her home! A chill, bite-sized 3D platformer in which you explore a frozen Misty Lake and gain boulder-lifting strength.
Why similar: Collectathon 23.9%, 3D Platformer 18.3%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Platformer 10.2%, Exploration 8.9%
- #13 The Witch of Fern Island
89% matchMostly Positive70% of 910 reviews2024
Dev: Enjoy Studio S.A.Pub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Welcome to Fern Island! As Abrill, become immersed in the island’s culture, uncover its deepest secrets, and master magical trades. Overcome the challenges of the island to demonstrate your mastery of magic and become the most well known witch around!
Why similar: Magic 21.3%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Open World 19.5%, Cute 14.1%, Exploration 11.1%
- #14 Petit Island
89% matchVery Positive81% of 120 reviews2024
Dev: Xelo GamesPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
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: Family Friendly 15.6%, Open World 14.1%, Relaxing 12.6%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Cute 11.8%
- #15 Islets
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,379 reviews2022
Dev: Kyle ThompsonPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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: Platformer 16.5%, Family Friendly 11.9%, Fantasy 11.7%, Open World 11.6%, Cute 11.6%
- #16 Little Kitty, Big City
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 13,632 reviews2024
Dev: Double Dagger Studio
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
You're a curious little kitty with a big personality, on an adventure to find your way back home. Explore the city, make new friends with stray animals, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn't that what cats do best?
Why similar: Wholesome 31.5% ★, Cozy 23.4%, Family Friendly 9.2%, Cute 8.2%, Open World 7.7%
- #17 Runa & the Chaikurú Legacy
85% matchVery Positive92% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Fanny Pack StudiosPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows · Linux
A fantasy world like no other! Help Runa uncover the mysteries buried deep in the ruins of the ancient Chaikuru civilization, in a classic and epic 3D adventure platformer.
Why similar: Collectathon 16.3%, 3D Platformer 16.2%, Magic 12.5%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Family Friendly 7.5%
- #18 Little Wings Deliveries
84% matchVery Positive91% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: SkyBravePub: TENSTACK
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a short, playful adventure in your cozy flying boat and sail through fluffy clouds. Discover floating islands and befriend their quirky citizens. Jump, roll, climb, and skate through Cloudburg as Skye faces her biggest obstacle on her way to the Royal Postal Academy!
Why similar: Collectathon 15.8%, 3D Platformer 14.6%, Open World 12.2%, Relaxing 10.8%, Cute 9.2%
- #19 Veneficium: A witch's tale
86% matchMixed63% of 73 reviews2021
Dev: Frostpetal Studio
Windows
Veneficium is a cute and magical 3D platformer in which you help Alice uncover the faith of her coven. Alice has to use her magic to interact with different objects within a vast and magical world to overcome puzzles and obstacles.
Why similar: Collectathon 20.7%, 3D Platformer 17.4%, Platformer 11.3%, Magic 7.5%, Exploration 7.3%
- #20 Garden Trills
83% matchVery Positive98% of 106 reviews2024
Dev: Yukim
Windows
Garden Trills is a cozy puzzle-platformer where you fly as an adorable sparrow through enchanting Mediterranean gardens. Help your neighbors, grow vibrant flowers, and harness their powers to reach new destinations as you flutter into the heart of Vernubiel’s gardens.
Why similar: Wholesome 20.1% ★, Cozy 17.8%, Collectathon 12.1%, 3D Platformer 7.8%, Open World 7.2%
- #21 Aspire: Ina's Tale
84% matchVery Positive83% of 444 reviews2021
Dev: Wondernaut StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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: Female Protagonist 26.7%, Platformer 20.2%, Story Rich 12.3%, Colorful 11%, Exploration 10.4%
- #22 Conbunn Cardboard
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 545 reviews2023
Dev: Keiby
Windows
A chill and cozy platformer. Hop around collecting the lost CDs of a cute DJ in this land made of cardboard!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 16.2%, Collectathon 15.1%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Relaxing 10.3%, Cute 9.8%
- #23 Everholm
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 374 reviews2024
Dev: Chonky LoafPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.7 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 38.5%, Female Protagonist 15%, RPG 8.3%, Exploration 8.2%, Cute 7.2%
- #24 Moose Lost in the Woods
81% matchVery Positive94% of 316 reviews2023
Dev: Spång Studios
Windows · Mac
Moose Lost in the Woods is a cozy 3D platformer without a language barrier. Explore by running, leaping, bouncing, and splashing around in Swedish forest environments, whilst stuffing your backpack with goodies!
Why similar: Collectathon 23%, 3D Platformer 16.8%, Family Friendly 11.8%, Platformer 9.4%, Exploration 6.6%
- #25 Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island
81% matchVery Positive93% of 134 reviews2024
Dev: Polygon TreehousePub: Whitethorn Games
Windows
You’re shipwrecked on a lost mythical island. As backpacker Alex, you must befriend the forgotten gods of Greek mythology and restore their memories. Explore the dynamic island and its story sandbox to build new friendships, solve the mystery and save the gods.
Why similar: Wholesome 25.9% ★, Cozy 18.2%, Collectathon 14.5%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Open World 9.9%
- #26 Chicken Journey
79% matchVery Positive96% of 464 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 26% ★, Cozy 23.2%, Platformer 7.9%, Cute 7.1%, Relaxing 6.7%
- #27 Cloudy Valley
80% matchMostly Positive77% of 66 reviews2024
Dev: PaltypusPub: TyGAMES
Windows
Go on a summer vacation to the Cloudy Valley archipelago! Swim, climb, and explore the different islands at your own pace. Discover treasures or enjoy a cozy and relaxing atmosphere by the waves...
Why similar: Wholesome 24.6% ★, Open World 12%, Relaxing 11%, Cute 10.6%, Exploration 10.6%
- #28 The Last Shores
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 77 reviews2025
Dev: Black Frog Studio
Windows
🌿 The Last Shores is a chill solar-punk adventure. Clean, explore, and uncover the secrets of a forgotten island while restoring its lost harmony. 🏝️✨
Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.5%, Open World 15.9%, Exploration 14.1%, Relaxing 13.7%, Cute 13.1%
- #29 Cozy Crunch
77% matchVery Positive97% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: Jobblesack Games Inc.
Windows
A cozy, upgrade-filled, adventure that goes from curious kitty to unstoppable leaf-crunching beast. Stomp, explore, and uncover cozy forest secrets with your magical fairy guide.
Why similar: Cozy 32.4%, Collectathon 24.5%, Character Customization 13.2%, Exploration 8.4%, Cute 7.4%
- #30 William and Sly
77% matchVery Positive99% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: Lucas PaakhPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
A cozy open-world 3D adventure based on the popular 'William and Sly' Flash games. Explore a wild mountain landscape as a fox in search of mushrooms and untangle the magical machinations of a dark enchantress. Features fifteen new songs and over ten hours of gameplay!
Why similar: Wholesome 17.8% ★, Cozy 17.6%, Collectathon 12.1%, 3D Platformer 10.2%, Open World 7.6%
- #31 Tall Trails
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 676 reviews2025
Dev: Brady Soglin
Windows
A chill exploration game where EVERYTHING goes in the boot! You're Alp, a lil' golem on a quest to find his purpose. Run, climb, and use items as fuel in your Rocket Boot to blast yourself into the air!
Why similar: Wholesome 24.2% ★, Cozy 22.4%, 3D Platformer 10.3%, Relaxing 8.6%, Cute 8.2%
- #32 Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure
76% matchVery Positive92% of 400 reviews2024
Dev: Furniture & Mattress LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Find your way in a world of breezy, thoughtful puzzles, along a charming journey of self-discovery.
Why similar: Exploration 15.6%, Relaxing 14.1%, Colorful 13.2%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Adventure 10.3%
- #33 Whisker Wanderlust: The Wondrous Journey
74% matchVery Positive92% of 263 reviews2025
Dev: MEOW STORE GAMEPub: Gamersky Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Embark on a leisurely journey through a kitten's eyes, where the world blossoms into a realm of magical whimsy. Whisker Wanderlust is here! Help the mischievous kitten (who just shredded their human's 376th yarn ball) collect treasures from distant lands♥
Why similar: Wholesome 29.5% ★, Cozy 22.6%, Collectathon 21.9%, Relaxing 8.6%, Story Rich 5.2%
- #34 Witchcrafty
79% matchMixed57% of 79 reviews2022
Dev: PigeonDev
Windows
Witchcrafty is a metroidvania platformer with magical action gameplay, exploration of a weird world, and adorable pixel art graphics. Help the little witch solve the mystery of strange events in the Kingdom, and defeat enemies with fire, lightning, and ice magic.
Why similar: Magic 17.5%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Platformer 15.1%, Family Friendly 14%, Cute 11.3%
- #35 Critter Crops
78% matchMixed53% of 80 reviews2024
Dev: Skyreach Studio
Windows
Enter the world of Mutter Island as Sylvie, a newfound witch with the ability to grow magical Critters. Restore the island, welcome the unwelcome, and uncover the mystery of Sylvie's past!
Why similar: Cozy 30.7%, Open World 11.7%, Family Friendly 11%, Relaxing 8.9%, Cute 7.9%
- #36 Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 471 reviews2023
Dev: Snowcastle Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Ikonei Island is yours to discover! Explore and gather resources. Farm the land, craft tools and gear, and build your base or a cozy home. Befriend magical creatures and fight monsters with your friends or solo!
Why similar: Wholesome 31.3% ★, Cozy 19.9%, Family Friendly 10.7%, Relaxing 9.9%, Exploration 8.6%
- #37 A Tiny Sticker Tale
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 638 reviews2023
Dev: Ogre Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!
Why similar: Cozy 27.1%, Wholesome 27.1% ★, Family Friendly 7.7%, Character Customization 7.5%, Relaxing 7.3%
- #38 Isle of Jura
76% matchMixed63% of 1,472 reviews2022
Dev: EM Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Take a fishing trip to Jura, a remote and beautiful island. Explore, meet the locals, and catch delicious fish!
Why similar: Collectathon 31.4%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Exploration 11%, Family Friendly 10%, Relaxing 10%
- #39 A Short Hike
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,321 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 14.2%, Cozy 13%, Exploration 12.8%, 3D Platformer 12.2%, Cute 11.6%
- #40 LAY
74% matchVery Positive85% of 510 reviews2022
Dev: Objectif 3D
Windows
Immerse yourself in this adventure of poetic and contemplative exploration as Elise, a young explorer full of energy. This mysterious world awaits you to overflow with colour and life !
Why similar: Open World 24.4%, Exploration 17%, Relaxing 16.4%, Collectathon 11%, Colorful 10.7%
- #41 Kitty May Cry
73% matchVery Positive82% of 119 reviews2022
Dev: 猫咪岛施工队Pub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Kitty May Cry is a 3D open world adventure-puzzle game in which you take on the role of a black kitty cat, stranded upon a little island chock-full of ancient relics thanks to a failed rocket launch. Hunt down your lost backpack and the batteries now scattered across the land.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 24.3%, Open World 15.1%, Exploration 10.7%, Relaxing 9%, Cute 9%
- #42 Potions: A Curious Tale
71% matchVery Positive91% of 390 reviews2024
Dev: Stumbling Cat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Potions: A Curious Tale is an adventure & crafting game where wit is your greatest weapon and combat is not always the answer. Play as Luna, a young witch who overcomes obstacles with the potions she brews, as she gathers items from enchanted lands and conquers devious puzzles on her quest.
Why similar: Collectathon 15.3%, Magic 15.3%, Relaxing 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Cute 9.2%
- #43 Mail Time
72% matchVery Positive85% of 1,662 reviews2023
Dev: Kela van der DeijlPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
It's Mail Time! As a newly trained Mail Scout, put on your pack, grab those letters, and deliver them across Grumblewood Grove! The forest animals eagerly await the sight of your mushroom hat in this cozy, cottagecore light-platformer adventure!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 15.3%, Open World 14.7%, Platformer 13.7%, Relaxing 12.1%, Cute 11.6%
- #44 KoroNeko
71% matchVery Positive96% of 109 reviews2024
Dev: Nomadroid
Windows · Mac · Linux
Roll your way through a cozy, kawaii world full of charming characters and challenging puzzles to save your siblings from Strawberry the Witch!
Why similar: Wholesome 41.2% ★, Cozy 10.7%, Cute 10.4%, Relaxing 10.3%, Adventure 8.7%
- #45 Whisker Witchery
73% matchVery Positive84% of 75 reviews2023
Dev: Mystic Moon Studios
Windows
Take the role of a cursed witch as she tried to become human once more! Navigate the cottage of your rival to locate the ingredients needed for the potion, avoiding her guardians and falling to the floor far below!
Why similar: Magic 20.3%, 3D Platformer 18.4%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Platformer 15.2%, Colorful 7.9%
- #46 Origament: A Paper Adventure
69% matchVery Positive93% of 111 reviews2026
Dev: Space Sauce StudioPub: Beverlor
Windows
✉️ Become a living letter and find your way to the one who still waits for you! Fly, sail, roll, solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and travel through time and continents in this adventure platformer!😸
Why similar: Wholesome 26.7% ★, Cozy 21.4%, 3D Platformer 12.2%, Family Friendly 7.7%, Platformer 7.2%
- #47 Cat Island Petrichor
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 102 reviews2026
Dev: LuminousNotePub: Mango Party
Windows
As a cat, explore a nostalgic Japanese summer island filled with strays. Solve puzzles, uncover mysteries, and share an intimate, unhurried adventure with the heroine.
Why similar: Exploration 18.9%, Cute 18.2%, Platformer 17.6%, Story Rich 13.1%, RPG 11.3%
- #48 Harmony's Odyssey
71% matchVery Positive94% of 601 reviews2022
Dev: MythicOwl
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Magic 16.7%, Family Friendly 16.1%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Relaxing 13.7%, Cute 12.5%
- #49 Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures
70% matchVery Positive92% of 84 reviews2025
Dev: Turkey GamesPub: Waku Waku Games
Windows
Join mage-in-training Lily on an epic adventure! Explore a multitude of worlds, including forests, deserts, and dungeons, in hopes of becoming a full-fledged mage!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.1%, Exploration 24.5%, Cute 15.9%, RPG 15.3%, Magic 7.6%
- #50 Whirlwind Magician
70% matchVery Positive98% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: Santi Ponce
Windows
Experience the tale of a cheerful girl and a grouchy talking hat in this charming Metroidvania, where every ability is hat-based! Throw the hat to attack enemies, teleport to him to make perilous leaps, and fly him through narrow tunnels of spikes as you escape a dangerous magic forest.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.6%, Magic 18%, Cute 14.4%, Platformer 12.7%, Family Friendly 11.8%
- #51 Project Shoreline
69% matchVery Positive96% of 339 reviews2024
Dev: Speldosa Interactive
Windows · Linux
Step into the tiny metaphorical shoes of a Muri, entrusted with the important task of exploring, cleaning, and restoring a corrupted and decaying beach, one sparkling satisfying patch at a time, in this cute cozy mini-adventure - Project Shoreline!
Why similar: Cozy 29.9%, Open World 10.3%, Family Friendly 10%, Relaxing 9.1%, Cute 8.6%
- #52 Into the Emberlands
69% matchVery Positive82% of 304 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny RoarPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 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 32.6% ★, Cozy 27%, Cute 7.6%, Exploration 7.1%, Relaxing 7%
- #53 Creatures of Ava
68% matchVery Positive87% of 522 reviews2024
Dev: Inverge StudiosPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Let your empathy guide you as you play an exciting action-adventure, creature-saver game. Understand and tame the creatures of Ava and let them lead you through a variety of ecosystems – all in the hopes of saving the planet from a life-consuming infection.
Why similar: Wholesome 34.1% ★, Cozy 24.5%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Exploration 7.8%, Cute 6%
- #54 Cozy Grove
68% matchVery Positive90% of 8,403 reviews2021
Dev: Spry FoxPub: Spry Fox
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Welcome to Cozy Grove, a game about camping on a haunted, ever-changing island. As a Spirit Scout, you'll wander the island's forest each day, finding new hidden secrets and helping soothe the local ghosts. With a little time and a lot of crafting, you'll bring color and joy back to Cozy Grove!
Why similar: Cozy 30.2%, Collectathon 23.5%, Relaxing 13.9%, Cute 9.6%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #55 Adorable Adventures
65% matchVery Positive93% of 730 reviews2026
Dev: Wild Sheep StudioPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Play as Boris, a curious baby boar who must learn how to use his nose to reunite with his family after a forest fire. Explore beautiful landscapes, track scents, and uncover secrets as you slowly reconnect with nature in this cozy animal adventure.
Why similar: Cozy 16%, Collectathon 14.1%, Relaxing 13.4%, Exploration 11.5%, Cute 11.1%
- #56 HYKE:Northern Light(s)
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 274 reviews2025
Dev: Akatsuki Games Inc.Pub: Aniplex Inc.
Windows
The young witch Hyke's adventure begins! A thrilling 2D top-down action pixel RPG. Relax and camp with your companions!
Why similar: Magic 23%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, RPG 13.7%, Cute 13.6%, Fantasy 10.7%
- #57 A Hat in Time
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 53,220 reviews2017
Dev: Gears for Breakfast
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!
Why similar: Collectathon 25.5%, 3D Platformer 21.2%, Cute 13.4%, Female Protagonist 10%, Platformer 7.6%
- #58 Skybound
66% matchVery Positive91% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: Half Home GamesPub: DADIU
Windows
Skybound is a 3D exploration platformer focused on fun, fluid movement mechanics, parkour and environmental puzzle solving.
Why similar: Open World 16.4%, Platformer 16%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Exploration 11.7%, Family Friendly 10.3%
- #59 Luma Island
65% matchVery Positive84% of 12,478 reviews2024
Dev: Feel Free Games
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 24.1 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 30.5%, Character Customization 12%, Relaxing 9.7%, Open World 9.6%, Family Friendly 9.1%
- #60 Omno
67% matchVery Positive92% of 2,763 reviews2021
Dev: Studio InkyfoxPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.
Why similar: Wholesome 32.1% ★, 3D Platformer 11.8%, Magic 9.9%, Platformer 8.2%, Relaxing 8.2%