Games Like illum

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: Emotional 13.7%, Exploration 13.5%, Family Friendly 13.4%, Puzzle 13.2%, Cute 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: Like Illum, this game centers on a journey of light and discovery within a beautiful, atmospheric world.

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: Cute 17.9%, Relaxing 15.8%, Exploration 14.6%, Third Person 12.8%, Family Friendly 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the same cute, exploration-heavy vibe as you navigate a charming world as a small creature.

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: Puzzle 16.1%, Cute 12.3%, Emotional 12.2%, Relaxing 12.2%, Family Friendly 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-adventure game features a heartwarming story and a gentle, mystical atmosphere that mirrors the tone of Illum.

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

Why similar: Third Person 15.1%, Relaxing 14.7%, Exploration 13.9%, Cute 13.5%, Puzzle 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful 3D adventure that balances light puzzle-solving with fluid movement and exploration in a stylized, serene world.

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 26.3%, Exploration 26.3%, Cute 22%, Family Friendly 11.6%, Casual 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly relaxing, non-linear exploration experience focused on gentle discovery and wholesome interactions.

SCHiM is a game about jumping from shadow to shadow in a relaxing and lively environment. This 3D platformer takes elements of light, shadow & animation and adds them directly to the gameplay, delivering an experience that you will only find in SCHiM.

Why similar: Relaxing 16.1%, Exploration 14.9%, Family Friendly 13.3%, Puzzle 13.1%, Stylized 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, puzzle-platforming experience that uses light and shadow mechanics to navigate a charming, stylized world.

Meet Lumote, the squishiest bioluminescent creature, in this beautiful 3D puzzle platformer. Take control of the world’s inhabitants on a quest into the Great Depths to seize control from the Mastermote.

Why similar: Third Person 16%, Cute 14.5%, Puzzle 14.5%, Relaxing 14.1%, Family Friendly 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: This 3D puzzle-platformer focuses on manipulating light and environment to progress through a unique, bioluminescent 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: Third Person 12.2%, Puzzle 12%, Exploration 12%, Relaxing 11%, Family Friendly 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: You explore a stunning, nature-filled landscape while interacting with light-based mechanics in this atmospheric adventure.

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

Why similar: Third Person 17.4%, Family Friendly 16.9%, Cute 16.7%, Puzzle 15.4%, Exploration 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game features delightful 3D platforming and exploration with a cute aesthetic that feels very similar to the spirit of Illum.

She and the Light Bearer is a point and click adventure game, a poem, a fairy tale. Take a journey inside a vibrantly colored forest, meet silly creatures, listen to serene folk music, and discover somber secrets.

Why similar: Relaxing 14%, Emotional 13.6%, Cute 13.4%, Casual 12.4%, Story Rich 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical, story-rich adventure that shares the same gentle, light-themed narrative focus found in Illum.

A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.

Why similar: Puzzle 24.5%, Exploration 22.4%, Relaxing 10.6%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Fantasy 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This emotional, puzzle-filled adventure emphasizes exploration and visual storytelling in a vibrant, mystical environment.

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: Relaxing 23.9%, Family Friendly 22.4%, Cute 21.6%, Third Person 11.3%, Casual 9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a low-stress, cute, and exploration-focused experience that encourages players to interact with their surroundings at their own pace.

Night Reverie is a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures living in the house as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.

Why similar: Exploration 15.6%, Puzzle 14.8%, Relaxing 13.6%, Cute 12.8%, Story Rich 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a beautiful, puzzle-rich experience with a strong focus on story and a cute, hand-drawn aesthetic.

Find your way in a world of breezy, thoughtful puzzles, along a charming journey of self-discovery.

Why similar: Puzzle 21.8%, Exploration 18.2%, Relaxing 14.8%, Stylized 11.7%, Story Rich 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features clever, grid-based puzzle mechanics wrapped in a charming, nonlinear adventure package.

You have to find out what happened in this fantastic world and help the Raccoon find his way home!

Why similar: Cute 18%, Puzzle 16.8%, Family Friendly 14.8%, Story Rich 14.5%, 3D 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-platformer uses light-based mechanics and a cute character to navigate challenging, colorful levels.

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: Family Friendly 23.5%, Exploration 19.2%, Cute 15.8%, Story Rich 13.7%, 3D 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A purely wholesome, exploration-driven game that captures the same casual and family-friendly appeal as Illum.

Little Luna is an engaging puzzle-platformer where every step is a race against time! Help little moth to escape the dark and dangerous cave!

Why similar: Puzzle 22.2%, Cute 19.6%, Family Friendly 13.6%, Story Rich 13.3%, Stylized 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a focused, puzzle-platforming experience with a cute aesthetic and a gentle learning curve.

A cinematic gaming experience. Play as an animal in the spiritual realm. Explore a magical world. Collect Essence and find Artifacts. Journey across seven majestic landscapes and witness the emotional story of a family as they tackle the challenges ahead of them.

Why similar: Exploration 16.6%, Cute 15.4%, Relaxing 15.4%, Third Person 13.6%, Stylized 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes exploration and a heartwarming, atmospheric journey through a beautiful, stylized landscape.

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: Exploration 19.1%, Puzzle 17.8%, Relaxing 13.9%, Cute 13.9%, Family Friendly 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, exploration-based puzzle game that emphasizes discovery and charm in a 3D environment.

Floodcore is a puzzle adventure game in which you explore an ancient civilization in a flooded world, and discover a mysterious power to overcome the temple's challenges.

Why similar: Puzzle 16%, Relaxing 15%, Exploration 14.3%, Stylized 10.2%, Family Friendly 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, atmospheric puzzle game that rewards curiosity and exploration in a stylized setting.

Discover the peaceful beauty of Chromatic Isle, a 30-minute getaway where music and puzzles unite in the four seasons. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to puzzles, this harmonious journey awaits. Unveil the secrets of each season in Chromatic Isle.

Why similar: Nonlinear 41.7%, Puzzle 22%, 3D 12.1%, Casual 8.1%, Stylized 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a serene, puzzle-solving experience set in a beautiful, colorful world that encourages exploration.

Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements.

Why similar: Third Person 18.5%, Exploration 17.9%, Cute 16.5%, Family Friendly 15.9%, Fantasy 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, exploration-heavy game that allows you to nurture a mystical world, matching the relaxing tone of Illum.

Embark on an adventure and command your flock to bring your fluffy friends back home. The mysterious disappearance of Ramsey sparks your journey as you must collect, throw and bounce from sheep to sheep to bring him back home safely.

Why similar: Puzzle 58.2%, Adventure 28.4%, Indie 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: This indie adventure game combines puzzle-solving with a cute, 3D platforming aesthetic.

Be Flint, who is doing his best to keep his grandma's park up and running and make it a place for the campers to enjoy. Learn the camper's wishes and build whatever their hearts desire to attract even more quirky characters and look forward to whimsical conversations and quests.

Why similar: Exploration 14.7%, Cute 14.2%, Relaxing 14.1%, Third Person 12.8%, Family Friendly 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: This cozy, exploration-focused game lets you restore a park at your own pace, mirroring the relaxing nature of Illum.

"MELLOWOLLEM" is an adventure game where you explore maps and find objects to progress. The main character meets a girl on a sunny summer day, and the story unfolds guided by her words. However, detailed story elements remain undisclosed, leaving only the setting of a hot, dreamy summer landscape.

Why similar: Cute 17.5%, Relaxing 16.7%, Exploration 14.7%, 3D 11.8%, Story Rich 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This adventure game focuses on a cute, 3D world that is perfect for players who enjoy casual exploration.

Unwind and enjoy the slow life in Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, a relaxing open-world adventure game. Yonder is set in the world of Gemea. A natural island paradise with eight distinct environments ranging from tropical beaches to snow-capped summits.

Why similar: Exploration 22.2%, Relaxing 21.3%, Cute 14.7%, Third Person 9.7%, Family Friendly 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A peaceful, open-world exploration game that focuses on discovery and relaxation without the pressure of combat.

A musical platforming adventure with an emotional story. Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around the world. Along the way you'll explore, solve puzzles, and meet a huge cast of characters!

Why similar: Emotional 24.2%, Story Rich 17.9%, Cute 17.7%, Family Friendly 12.1%, Stylized 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, wholesome adventure that uses music and puzzle-solving to tell a heartwarming story.

Be a stone Golem and try to save Nature with the help of an adorable Fox! Reconnect ancient sources of energy in environmental puzzles. Discover secrets from a lost civilization and save animals on an emotional quest in a cozy, colorful world.

Why similar: Third Person 11.8%, Relaxing 10.6%, Cute 10.3%, Exploration 10.3%, Family Friendly 9.6%

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: Relaxing 15.8%, Nonlinear 15.2%, Exploration 15.2%, Cute 13.7%, Third Person 8.1%

Dawn is an atmospheric 3D platformer in which players guide a druidic creature named Ash through a beautiful environment to bring life and light back to a dead tree at the center of the world.

Why similar: Casual 50.8%, Adventure 26.7%, Atmospheric 19.9%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, atmospheric adventure that focuses on exploration and movement in a stylized 3D world.

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: Puzzle 19.6%, Cute 15.8%, Family Friendly 15.1%, Relaxing 13.8%, Mystery 9.6%

Guide Aurora through this beautiful adventure using her imagination to discover who's responsible for the fire that is ravaging her village and its surroundings.

Why similar: Emotional 16.8%, Story Rich 13.3%, Third Person 12.9%, Cute 11.7%, Family Friendly 10.5%

In the spirit world of Nomori, up and down start to lose all meaning. Open portals, rotate your perspective and use your wits to solve mind-bending puzzles. Journey across a whimsical world and reunite the spirits to find your way back home.

Why similar: Nonlinear 24.2%, Third Person 11.8%, Exploration 11.1%, Puzzle 10.9%, Relaxing 10.1%

A radiant journey of life to fulfill Your greatest idea.

Why similar: Relaxing 25.9%, Emotional 20%, Stylized 11.5%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Third Person 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: This relaxing, narrative-driven walking simulator offers a peaceful experience similar to the slower moments in Illum.

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: Relaxing 13.6%, Cute 13.2%, Exploration 13.1%, Third Person 12.6%, Family Friendly 12%

Night Reverie: Prologue is the first act of a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.

Why similar: Puzzle 17.3%, Exploration 17.2%, Cute 15.8%, Relaxing 13.2%, Story Rich 10.3%

Explore an unknown and abandoned world. Each step, each puzzle, brings you closer to discovering the history and secrets of a lost civilization. Can you find the light?

Why similar: Relaxing 17.9%, Emotional 15.1%, Puzzle 13.6%, Stylized 12.6%, Exploration 12.5%

A luminescent puzzle game about manipulating elements. By the light of fireflies, link and dissolve elemental forces to construct bridges, break through obstacles, and traverse a glowing, interconnected world.

Why similar: Exploration 22%, Nonlinear 19.7%, Puzzle 19.4%, Relaxing 14.4%, Cute 14%

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: Puzzle 19.8%, Relaxing 19.6%, Exploration 13.8%, Emotional 11.8%, Third Person 8.9%

Adapta Solva is a short puzzle platformer adventure. Play as an Adaptarian to absorb elements from magical shrines to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles. Uncover the truth behind your creation in a world laid to ruin by an unknown cause.

Why similar: Puzzle 21.7%, Exploration 17.7%, Third Person 15.2%, Cute 14.1%, 3D 11%

Ruby and the Lost Crystals is a calm third-person puzzle adventure where you swap between two characters to solve puzzles. Use physical interactions, magical projectiles, and object-swapping to unlock paths, reflect lasers, activate platforms, break obstacles, and explore ancient ruins.

Why similar: Puzzle 16.6%, Third Person 14.7%, Exploration 14.5%, Cute 10.8%, 3D 9%

Embark on a heartwarming journey as a home cleaning specialist.

Why similar: Relaxing 22.9%, Emotional 21.4%, Exploration 12.2%, Cute 9.7%, Atmospheric 8.1%

A 3D adventure game about blowing into the microphone. Join the Wind, a non-corporeal petal breeze, and the Wisp, a little white ghost with a red ribbon, on their journey to repair a mysterious broken garden.

Why similar: Exploration 23.9%, Third Person 15.2%, Cute 14.9%, 3D 14.6%, Atmospheric 8.1%

A puzzle game where you control Pipo, a stuffed mouse. He will enter two storybooks to help the characters inside while use magnetism and light to solve the puzzles that stand in their way.

Why similar: Puzzle 22.6%, Third Person 19.2%, Cute 17.3%, 3D 13.2%, Family Friendly 11.1%

Lumin's Path is an atmospheric 3D platformer using light and darkness to impact the world in mysterious ways.

Why similar: Casual 53.4%, Adventure 28.6%, Fantasy 18%

Discover a once-thriving ocean, now tainted by enigmatic dark entities. Your quest: decipher the mystery and rekindle the ocean's radiant light.

Why similar: Emotional 16.6%, Cute 14.6%, Puzzle 14.5%, Story Rich 13.8%, Exploration 12.7%

A 2D puzzle-platformer where you light your way through the darkness. Play as the Light, exploring an abandoned civilization where you find a suit of armor that seems to have magical properties. Suit up using the powers of the suit to channel your light magic to see what this strange place hides.

Why similar: Exploration 40.5%, Puzzle 24.7%, Family Friendly 17.7%, Fantasy 10.5%, Adventure 5.8%

Discover the tale of two peculiar characters: the Old Pilgrim and the Little Star, as they embark on a journey up the Great Mountain of Wonders. Guide them both simultaneously with a single controller. Join this poetic adventure that will challenge your mind and skills!

Why similar: Puzzle 19.1%, Relaxing 18.1%, Story Rich 14.7%, Family Friendly 12.4%, Casual 8.3%

"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: Exploration 31.3%, Relaxing 29.3%, Cute 16.1%, Fantasy 13%, Adventure 7.1%

Immerse yourself in an exciting journey on the island of dreams. Explore the open world and interesting places, while solving various puzzles that use environment.

Why similar: Nonlinear 26.5%, Puzzle 19.3%, Exploration 17.5%, Stylized 12%, Relaxing 11.3%

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: Puzzle 14.9%, Relaxing 14.9%, Exploration 14.3%, Cute 13.5%, Family Friendly 12.8%

Strongblade is a match-3 puzzle game where you play as Sean the Mouse. Travel through a captivating world filled with puzzles, outsmart cunning villains, befriend charming animals, and build unique camps.

Why similar: Puzzle 18.3%, Relaxing 15%, Cute 12.4%, Emotional 12%, Story Rich 10.1%

Uncover secrets, experience history, solve puzzles and understand one another. Immerse yourself and explore a surreal and colorful world in this short, first-person adventure.

Why similar: Puzzle 22.1%, Nonlinear 20.2%, Exploration 19.6%, 3D 12.2%, Stylized 10.2%

Where We Went is a narrative driven puzzle game. Step into the role of a mysterious character that can control ancient guardians to solve puzzles. Uncover the story behind your visit to the tomb and the reason for its existence!

Why similar: Puzzle 20.7%, Emotional 16.3%, Story Rich 11.9%, Exploration 10.9%, Mystery 10.8%

✉️ 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: Relaxing 12.6%, Third Person 12.4%, Emotional 12.2%, Cute 11.8%, Family Friendly 11.6%

Bring kindness and light to the people of Sainte-et-Claire as Lila—a tiny mouse with a big heart! Explore a quaint French village, make electrifying new friends, and do good deeds for those in need in this lush narrative adventure game.

Why similar: Puzzle 18.3%, Exploration 13.1%, Cute 12.8%, Emotional 12.6%, Story Rich 11.8%

Join Stix the fairy on an a tiny 3D adventure through the dense undergrowth of a fantasy garden. A bite-sized collectathon inspired by 90s platformers and childrens' picture books.

Why similar: Casual 13.4%, Relaxing 13.1%, Cute 12.9%, Exploration 12%, Stylized 9.7%

Dusty is a third-person puzzle game focused on explore beautiful environments. Join archaeologist Dusty on his search for a mysterious civilization. Explore equipped with your extensible cane and notebook to resolve the past, the ways of the civilization and his technology of light.

Why similar: Puzzle 22.6%, Exploration 19%, Third Person 12.2%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Casual 9.5%

A simple casual game where you light up floor tiles in a level in order to go to the next level.

Why similar: Puzzle 25.1%, Third Person 18.3%, 3D 16%, Casual 15.5%, Exploration 10.6%