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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Puzzle, Singleplayer, Adventure, Puzzle Platformer.

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  1. #1 Tandem: A Tale of Shadows
    97% matchVery Positive92% of 229 reviews2021
    Dev: Monochrome ParisPub: Hatinh Interactive
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Tandem : A Tale of Shadows redefines the puzzle platformer genre with a unique gameplay and exceptional aesthetics. Help Emma and the teddy bear Fenton solve the mystery of the disappearance of the famous magician Thomas Kane.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30.1%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Platformer 14.4%, Puzzle 11.8%, 2D Platformer 11.7%

  2. #2 Projected Dreams
    96% matchVery Positive96% of 148 reviews2025
    Dev: Flawberry Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Drag toys from the shelves and drop them on the table to create a shadow play in this cozy puzzle game. As the shadows unfold, immerse yourself in a heartwarming story full of nostalgia from the 90s and blur the lines between fantasy and reality.

    Why similar: Nostalgia 35.9% ★, Logic 18.3%, Puzzle 9.7%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Family Friendly 8.2%

  3. #3 In The Shadows
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 59 reviews2017
    Dev: Colorspace Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    In The Shadows is a puzzle platformer where lights scare away shadows monsters that transform into everyday objects you can use to your own advantage. Confront your fears, solve puzzles, find secrets!

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.3%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Emotional 10.3%, Platformer 10%, 2D Platformer 9.9%

  4. #4 Oscuro Blossom's Glow
    95% matchVery Positive93% of 75 reviews2025
    Dev: Hongoneon
    Windows

    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 Platformer 24.5%, Platformer 15%, Puzzle 11.5%, Family Friendly 8.2%, Relaxing 7.9%

  5. #5 With My Past
    94% matchVery Positive95% of 355 reviews2024
    Dev: Imagine Wings StudioPub: Edigger
    Windows

    "How should I face my past in my ever-changing life? "Collaborating with the shadow of the past to unravel allegorical puzzles, confront inner struggles, and explore the path of self-growth.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.6%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 11%

  6. #6 Puzzles For Clef
    94% matchVery Positive81% of 147 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: Puzzle Platformer 20.7%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Puzzle 9.1%

  7. #7 Lost Twins 2
    93% matchVery Positive89% of 52 reviews2025
    Dev: Playdew
    Windows · Mac

    A cute yet challenging puzzle-platformer with a unique mechanic of moving the world itself to create new paths. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op mode to help Ben & Abi navigate this mysterious world. Test your logic skills by solving clever puzzles to help them find their way back home

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 14.4%, Logic 12.9%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Emotional 10.6%, Platformer 7.7%

  8. #8 In His Time
    92% matchVery Positive87% of 63 reviews2023
    Dev: TearyHand StudioPub: Kodansha
    Windows · Mac

    Enter the hauntingly beautiful shadow world of In His Time, a 2D puzzle-solving adventure game. There you will meet Olly and join him to solve puzzles throughout each step of his emotional journey of growth and self-discovery.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 36%, Platformer 15.9%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Puzzle 10%, Cute 6.8%

  9. #9 Lost Words: Beyond the Page
    91% matchVery Positive95% of 838 reviews2021
    Dev: Sketchbook DevelopmentsPub: Sketchbook Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    A short, fully voiced, story-first adventure across two worlds. Rearrange words into platforms in Izzy’s diary, then wield word magic to shape your path in the fantasy she writes. Gentle puzzles, watercolour wonder, and a bittersweet story of family, loss, and healing.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 16.7%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Emotional 14.6%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Female Protagonist 8.9%

  10. #10 Aspire: Ina's Tale
    91% matchVery Positive83% of 470 reviews2021
    Dev: Wondernaut StudioPub: Untold Tales
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    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: Puzzle Platformer 28.6%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Platformer 14%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Puzzle 9.8%

  11. #11 Romino's Adventure
    90% matchVery Positive93% of 58 reviews2021
    Dev: InterDan
    Windows · Linux

    A blocky puzzle platformer adventure.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.3%, Side Scroller 22.7%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Platformer 8%

  12. #12 SCHiM
    89% matchMostly Positive73% of 333 reviews2024
    Dev: Ewoud van der WerfPub: Extra Nice
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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: Puzzle Platformer 31.2%, Relaxing 15.6%, Puzzle 12.8%, Family Friendly 12.2%, Cute 7.3%

  13. #13 Forgetmenots
    89% matchVery Positive91% of 69 reviews2025
    Dev: Forgetful Studios
    Windows

    Step onto the stage in Forgetmenots, a story-driven puzzle adventure where memories take center stage. Explore a theatrical world that unfolds like a live performance, solving puzzles in a whimsical yet bittersweet journey about loss and remembrance.

    Why similar: Emotional 26%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Puzzle 16.7%, Relaxing 9.6%

  14. #14 Paper Trail
    86% matchVery Positive95% of 981 reviews2024
    Dev: Newfangled Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%

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

    Why similar: Logic 21.7%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Puzzle 14.3%, Relaxing 13%, Family Friendly 12.1%

  15. #15 From the Shadows
    88% matchVery Positive85% of 260 reviews2020
    Dev: Gamagora ICOM
    Windows

    From the Shadows is a cooperative puzzle platformer game where players have to work their way through a mysterious mansion by resolving puzzles that revolve around the mechanics of light and shadow.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.9%, Side Scroller 18.3%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 11.9%, Puzzle 10.1%

  16. #16 Light & Shadow
    87% matchVery Positive93% of 180 reviews2022
    Dev: Flawed Designs
    Windows · Mac

    When a star falls in a nearby forest, it spurs Po onto a quest to find that light and bring it into their life. Light & Shadow is a shadow puppet platformer where you face your anxieties, push past depression, and seek moments of joy in a grey world. Finding your way isn't always easy, keep going!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 37.4%, 2D Platformer 23%, Platformer 16.4%, Emotional 13.7%, Adventure 5.2%

  17. #17 Copycat
    83% matchVery Positive89% of 5,988 reviews2024
    Dev: Spoonful Of WonderPub: Neverland Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    A poignant narrative-driven game about rejection, belonging and the meaning of home. It follows the story of a newly adopted shelter cat whose space in the home is taken by a copycat. Bring the tissues.

    Why similar: Emotional 59.2%, Adventure 12.1%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Colorful 7.6%, 3D 7.2%

  18. #18 Night Lights
    86% matchVery Positive84% of 79 reviews2019
    Pub: Meridian4
    Windows

    Night Lights is a relaxing puzzle platformer where you manipulate light and shadow to guide a small robot through a calm, atmospheric world.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 22.7%, Puzzle Platformer 17.4%, Side Scroller 16.7%, 2D Platformer 11%, Platformer 9.3%

  19. #19 Macrotis: A Mother's Journey
    85% matchVery Positive92% of 181 reviews2019
    Dev: Proud DinosaursPub: Orsam Information Technologies
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Help Mother Bilby, as she struggles underground to find her children, in this magical indie, 2.5D puzzle-platformer game. Macrotis: A Mother’s Journey is an unforgettable adventure for those who love being challenged.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.1%, Platformer 17.1%, Puzzle 14.5%, Cute 13.5%, Adventure 11.7%

  20. #20 The Forest Quartet
    84% matchVery Positive93% of 466 reviews2022
    Dev: Mads & FriendsPub: Bedtime Digital Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    The Forest Quartet is a puzzle adventure about a gone, but not forgotten, lead singer. Play her spirit and travel through 3 acts unique to the members of her band for a final farewell concert. Face their emotions, solve puzzles and fight the corruption plaguing their souls.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.9%, Emotional 20.3%, Puzzle 19.9%, Relaxing 18.7%, 3D 7%

  21. #21 Ageless
    84% matchMixed56% of 407 reviews2020
    Dev: One More Dream StudiosPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Ageless is a story driven puzzle platformer where you must alter the age of animals and plant life around you to progress. Play as Kiara, a young girl who braves through heartache and loss as she journeys across a mysterious world to discovers its secrets and herself.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.6%, Precision Platformer 18.1%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Platformer 11.3%

  22. #22 Princess Castle Quest
    82% matchVery Positive98% of 51 reviews2021
    Dev: Piggybank Studios
    Windows

    2D Puzzle Game with Full Level Editor and Local Coop

    Why similar: Dogs 36% ★, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Puzzle 11.3%, Family Friendly 9.8%, Relaxing 9.5%

  23. #23 Cats are Liquid - A Light in the Shadows
    82% matchVery Positive93% of 717 reviews2016
    Dev: Last Quarter Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    A minimalist 2D platformer about a liquid cat, locked in a world she doesn't quite understand, trying to get out.

    Why similar: Platformer 38.5%, Adventure 22.2%, Cute 19.5%, 2D 13.7%, Casual 6.1%

  24. #24 ROTA: Bend Gravity
    81% matchVery Positive89% of 97 reviews2022
    Dev: Harmony Monroe
    Windows · Linux

    In ROTA gravity bends beneath your feet! Move blocks and twist gravity to solve puzzles. Collect all 50 gems and explore 8 vibrant worlds!

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 17.4%, Puzzle Platformer 17%, Logic 14.3%, Puzzle 7.9%, Female Protagonist 7.3%

  25. #25 Koira
    78% matchVery Positive93% of 362 reviews2025
    Dev: Studio TolimaPub: DON'T NOD
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Save a puppy and embark on a heartwarming, hand-drawn adventure together. Journey to the heart of an enchanted forest, solving puzzles and avoiding hunters to protect your newfound friend.

    Why similar: Dogs 34% ★, Emotional 16.3%, Relaxing 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Puzzle 7.6%

  26. #26 Nomori
    77% matchVery Positive98% of 56 reviews2026
    Dev: Enchanted Works
    Windows

    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: Puzzle Platformer 26.6%, Platformer 14%, Female Protagonist 14%, Puzzle 11.7%, Relaxing 10.7%

  27. #27 A Fold Apart
    81% matchMostly Positive79% of 123 reviews2020
    Dev: Lightning Rod Games
    Windows

    A puzzle game that explores the emotional rollercoaster of a long-distance relationship — in a world of folding paper! Flip, fold, unfold and rotate paper puzzles to help a couple navigate the complexities of living apart.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.1%, Side Scroller 20%, Platformer 12.5%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Puzzle 11.3%

  28. #28 Munin
    80% matchVery Positive82% of 1,135 reviews2014
    Dev: GojiraPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Imagine you could move mountains - literally! With realistic physics, Norse runes, rotating platforms and a lot of gray cells you'll help Munin, Odin's messenger in her very own 2D-adventure, to reclaim her power on a journey through Yggdrasil.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 34.6%, Platformer 15.6%, Puzzle 13%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, 2D Platformer 8.1%

  29. #29 Ever Forward
    79% matchVery Positive82% of 289 reviews2020
    Dev: Pathea Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    A girl trapped in a strange world somewhere between reality and imagination. Help her find her way in this adventure puzzle game.

    Why similar: Adventure 22.3%, Puzzle 20.6%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Casual 18.4%, Platformer 7.3%

  30. #30 ELIF
    79% matchVery Positive83% of 115 reviews2022
    Dev: 6ProdPub: IIM Digital School
    Windows

    Meet Elif, a little girl full of life who needs to find a book for her friend. With the help of her friend Crocus, explore Elif's imagination and discover her world !

    Why similar: Dogs 32.1% ★, Puzzle Platformer 16.3%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Puzzle 9.3%, Platformer 8.1%

  31. #31 LUNA The Shadow Dust
    76% matchVery Positive90% of 1,677 reviews2020
    Dev: Lantern StudioPub: Coconut Island Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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: Puzzle 31.7%, Casual 27.4%, Adventure 26.7%, Cute 9.3%, 2D 5%

  32. #32 Along Together
    78% matchVery Positive91% of 57 reviews2018
    Dev: Turbo Button
    Windows

    Become a kid’s imaginary friend, and work together in an epic VR puzzle-platforming adventure!

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.8%, Dogs 23.1% ★, Platformer 12.5%, Puzzle 9.5%, Relaxing 8.4%

  33. #33 Gloomy Eyes
    73% matchVery Positive95% of 280 reviews2025
    Dev: Atlas VPub: ARTE France
    Windows

    A cozy horror, “self-coop”, adventure about two unlikely souls who forge a forbidden bond and journey together to find the sun. Explore eerie yet charming Tim Burton-esque levels, switch between two unique characters, and solve brain-teasing puzzles.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.4%, Logic 23.8%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Puzzle 12.6%, Colorful 6.4%

  34. #34 Lotte
    76% matchVery Positive91% of 78 reviews2023
    Dev: mathismeilby
    Windows

    A minimalistic five-minute puzzle platformer, where you become a fly when you die. Immerse yourself in a soothing forest and use your ability to become a fly to solve puzzles.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.4%, Side Scroller 20.9%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 12%, Female Protagonist 11.6%

  35. #35 Way of Rhea
    75% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2024
    Dev: Games by Mason LLC
    Windows · Linux

    A puzzle game with challenging puzzles, but forgiving mechanics. Master the use of your color changing staff to solve mind bending puzzles, unlock new areas, and help out your friends. Undo any mistake with the press of a button.

    Why similar: Logic 23.5%, Puzzle Platformer 22.1%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Puzzle 12.2%, Relaxing 6.4%

  36. #36 Millie
    77% matchVery Positive83% of 839 reviews2014
    Dev: Forever Entertainment S. A.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A joyful, casual puzzle game that will tease both your wits and your memory!

    Why similar: Puzzle 35.6%, Casual 27.8%, Cute 16.7%, Family Friendly 14.7%, Adventure 5.4%

  37. #37 Cynthia: Hidden in the Moonshadow
    75% matchMostly Positive78% of 166 reviews2023
    Dev: Catthia Games
    Windows

    Emotional, 3rd-person, story-driven, adventure game focused on solving puzzles and using stealth mechanics. Use your bow to interact with environmental elements. Sneak, climb or distract guards to move further unnoticed. Solve light puzzles alongside your path to rescue your loved one.

    Why similar: Emotional 31.4%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, Puzzle 15.1%, 3D 9%, Adventure 8.2%

  38. #38 Chicken Journey
    73% matchVery Positive96% of 482 reviews2023
    Dev: loonyware
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    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: Platformer 15.3%, Puzzle Platformer 14.3%, Relaxing 11.9%, Cute 11.1%, Female Protagonist 11%

  39. #39 illum
    74% matchVery Positive92% of 114 reviews2023
    Dev: Elsa LiuPub: USC Games
    Windows · Mac

    Embark on a heartwarming journey with your little light friend to solve puzzles and bring light to the mystical realm of Illum.

    Why similar: Puzzle 19.1%, Relaxing 17.2%, Emotional 16.9%, Cute 14.6%, Family Friendly 12.8%

  40. #40 Planet of Lana
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 10,729 reviews2023
    Dev: WishfullyPub: Thunderful Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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: Puzzle Platformer 18.7%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Emotional 13.2%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Female Protagonist 10.6%

  41. #41 Looking Up
    71% matchVery Positive94% of 80 reviews2026
    Dev: BlueRoof Games
    Windows · Mac

    Looking Up is a cozy puzzle game where you play as Emilia, a curious young girl who wants to learn how to fly. Solve gentle puzzles, interact with meaningful objects, and uncover the memories that shaped her dreams.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 23%, Puzzle 19.9%, Relaxing 16.8%, Cute 13.6%, Family Friendly 13.1%

  42. #42 Arise: A Simple Story
    72% matchVery Positive91% of 3,209 reviews2020
    Dev: Piccolo StudioPub: Untold Tales
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Embark on an emotional journey of losing the love of one's life. Manipulate time, solve puzzles, reshape surroundings as you push forward into the bittersweet recollections of a past life. This is a story about happiness and hardship, joy and sorrow. A story that all of us will one day experience.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.8%, Emotional 21.8%, Platformer 12.6%, Relaxing 11.3%, Cute 8.9%

  43. #43 Swan Song
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 135 reviews2026
    Dev: Business Goose Studios
    Windows · Mac

    Swan Song is a cozy puzzle game that invites you to slow down, listen, and reflect. Set inside a magical music box, each puzzle asks players to place notes on a musical scale. When you turn the key, the composition plays, activating platforms and opening paths that guide a small swan to safety.

    Why similar: Emotional 29.9%, Puzzle 18.3%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Relaxing 8.9%, Puzzle Platformer 8.3%

  44. #44 Contrast
    72% matchVery Positive91% of 5,710 reviews2013
    Dev: Compulsion Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    CONTRAST is a puzzle/platform game where you can move between a fantastic 3D world and a mysterious shadowy universe in 2D in the blink of an eye. Delve into a dreamlike and surreal 1920s world, inspired by the performance art world of vaudeville and film noir, and cradled by a smooth and sultry jazz ambiance.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.3%, Platformer 25.4%, Puzzle 21.3%, Puzzle Platformer 14.3%, Adventure 8.6%

  45. #45 Inops
    74% matchMostly Positive77% of 56 reviews2020
    Dev: ZRZStudio
    Windows

    Dive into the wondrous world of the Inops! The 2D puzzle based side scrolling adventure of dark and light. Battle the fire breathing demons and rescue the scattered Inops.

    Why similar: Adventure 26.3%, Puzzle Platformer 22.3%, Side Scroller 18.3%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Cute 7.5%

  46. #46 Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 104 reviews2020
    Dev: Luminawesome Games Ltd.Pub: Wired Productions
    Windows

    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: Puzzle Platformer 27.2%, Platformer 13.5%, Puzzle 10.5%, Relaxing 10%, Cute 8.9%

  47. #47 Shadow Alchemist
    70% matchVery Positive96% of 101 reviews2024
    Dev: PostHuman Interactive
    Windows

    Explore a mystical, ever-changing dungeon in this isometric puzzle-adventure game. Master self-transmutation abilities and solve increasingly complex challenges as you uncover the secrets of your past.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 54%, Puzzle 24.1%, 2D 9.9%, Adventure 6.9%, Casual 5.1%

  48. #48 Stick to the Plan
    70% matchVery Positive97% of 157 reviews2023
    Dev: Dead Pixel Tales
    Windows

    In this game you can't pet the dog... because YOU are the dog! A relaxing and charming puzzle game about Roberto, a dog who really loves loooooooong sticks with a plan in mind.

    Why similar: Dogs 36.5% ★, Emotional 16.8%, Puzzle 9.7%, Relaxing 9.6%, Family Friendly 9.1%

  49. #49 The Shape of Things
    70% matchVery Positive88% of 336 reviews2023
    Dev: Hyper Three StudioPub: Maple Whispering Limited
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Experience a relaxing atmosphere from the comfort of your cozy room by solving small 3D puzzles inside collectible gachapons, and find the original shape of things inspired by Rubik’s style.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.8%, Logic 15.9%, Precision Platformer 12.5%, Puzzle 11%, Relaxing 10%

  50. #50 Awakening Sarah
    68% matchVery Positive95% of 75 reviews2025
    Dev: Asteristic Game Studio
    Windows · Linux

    Awakening Sarah is a 2D platformer with emphasis on exploration. Unravel the dreams and realities of Sarah, a girl who's recovering from a coma, while helping her understand the world around her and herself.

    Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.3%, Platformer 18.2%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Cute 10.1%, Emotional 9.5%

  51. #51 LOST EMBER
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 5,188 reviews2019
    Dev: Mooneye Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.

    Why similar: Emotional 31.3%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Relaxing 18.1%, Family Friendly 14.8%, Cute 11.5%

  52. #52 Hollow Mind: The Lost Puppy
    71% matchMostly Positive71% of 58 reviews2020
    Dev: storkyproduct
    Windows

    A small puppy will have to fight with their fears and find all the positive memories, personified by soft toys, in completely different locations. Beautiful graphics, pleasant sounds, and interesting performance. Just relax and feel the atmosphere of adventure.

    Why similar: Platformer 42.1%, Cute 24.5%, Adventure 12.2%, 3D 12%, Casual 9.1%

  53. #53 Mind Over Magnet
    66% matchVery Positive89% of 1,428 reviews2024
    Dev: Game Maker's Toolkit
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    An attractive puzzle platformer where you use magnetism to escape a factory. Meet a cast of magnet characters and work together to solve logical conundrums.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.9%, Logic 16%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 11.7%, Puzzle 11%

  54. #54 Farewell North
    65% matchVery Positive95% of 667 reviews2024
    Dev: Kyle BanksPub: Mooneye Studios
    Windows · Mac

    Play as a border collie and restore color to your human’s world in an atmospheric journey through the northern isles of Scotland. Explore land and sea, uncover hidden paths, herd animals and free wildlife to bring color back to her world, while revealing an emotional story about saying farewell.

    Why similar: Dogs 43.3% ★, Emotional 20.5%, Relaxing 10.5%, Family Friendly 8.7%, Cute 7.7%

  55. #55 Monument Valley
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,906 reviews2022
    Dev: ustwo games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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: Emotional 18.4%, Puzzle 17.1%, Puzzle Platformer 16.9%, Relaxing 16.7%, Female Protagonist 14.3%

  56. #56 Tell Me Your Story
    68% matchMostly Positive73% of 109 reviews2024
    Dev: RedDeer.Games
    Windows

    Uncover Grandma Rose’s extraordinary stories along with Amelia, all hidden in multiple cozy puzzles spread around the world. Dive into globetrotter adventures, discover granny’s treasures, and relax along the way.

    Why similar: Dogs 31.3% ★, Logic 16%, Emotional 15.8%, Relaxing 9.3%, Puzzle 9%

  57. #57 Once Upon A Puppet
    66% matchVery Positive85% of 157 reviews2025
    Dev: Flatter Than EarthPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Control the strings of fate and embark on a grand adventure with Drev and Nieve. A magical, story-driven 2.5D puzzle-platformer where puppeteering mechanics and a whimsical, theater-inspired world intertwine.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.6%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Emotional 13.6%, Platformer 13.1%, Puzzle 8.8%

  58. #58 Balthazar's Dream
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 114 reviews2017
    Dev: Psilocybe Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Visit a wonderfully peculiar dog's dream in a heroic attempt to save your owner in this beautiful pixel art puzzle platformer.

    Why similar: Dogs 31% ★, Puzzle Platformer 23.7%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Platformer 9.6%, Puzzle 6.2%

  59. #59 Dordogne
    65% matchVery Positive92% of 1,628 reviews2023
    Dev: UN JE NE SAIS QUOIPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Immerse yourself in a unique narrative experience and explore the thousand summer colors of Dordogne as you revisit your childhood to uncover lost family secrets in this touching formative journey.

    Why similar: Emotional 26.4%, Female Protagonist 17%, Relaxing 13.9%, Family Friendly 12.8%, Cute 12.2%

  60. #60 Phantom Feline
    65% matchVery Positive94% of 54 reviews2025
    Dev: Shady PawPub: UMBC Game Developers Club
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Play with light and shadow in this Game Boy–inspired puzzle game!

    Why similar: Puzzle 49.7%, Cute 19.5%, 2D 16.8%, Casual 14%

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