- #1 Petit Island
97% matchVery Positive82% of 115 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: Nature 21%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Exploration 10.6%, Relaxing 9.7%, Family Friendly 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly cute and vibrant island-hopping adventure that emphasizes exploration and discovery.
- #2 A Short Hike
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 21,505 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Why similar: Nature 18.6%, Exploration 15.7%, Relaxing 14.7%, Cute 11.1%, Walking Simulator 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the same sense of gentle, self-paced exploration and cozy atmosphere found in Isle of Jura.
- #3 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,780 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.8 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: Nature 21.2%, Collectathon 18.4%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Family Friendly 9.3%, Exploration 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the focus on nature, environmental preservation, and a wholesome, relaxing exploration experience.
- #4 Beasts of Maravilla Island
95% matchVery Positive87% of 495 reviews2021
Dev: Banana Bird Studios, LLCPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 27%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Third Person 9.8%, Exploration 9.6%, Relaxing 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Like the seed game, it focuses on exploring a beautiful, natural environment with a strong emphasis on documenting wildlife.
- #5 Here Comes Niko!
94% matchVery Positive92% of 1,446 reviews2021
Dev: Frog VibesPub: Gears for Breakfast
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Collectathon 22%, Fishing 18.2% ★, Relaxing 11.2%, Cute 10.1%, Exploration 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This 3D platformer shares the cute, relaxing, and lighthearted tone that makes Isle of Jura so approachable.
- #6 Mika and The Witch's Mountain
94% matchVery Positive88% of 1,081 reviews2025
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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: Fishing 26.4% ★, Nature 15.7%, Collectathon 14.2%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Exploration 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: It features a charming, cozy world designed for exploration and relaxing movement that feels very similar to the seed game.
- #7 Summer in Mara
93% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,139 reviews2020
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Take care of your own island and sail with your boat in this cozy farming adventure! Relax and unwind exploring a tropical archipelago or harvesting your own crops while helping others. Discover the story of Summer in Mara, with farming, crafting and exploring mechanics.
Why similar: Nature 27.7%, Relaxing 16.8%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Exploration 15.7%, Cute 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: It combines island exploration, fishing, and farming in a relaxing, tropical setting that feels like a natural extension of the seed game.
- #8 Luna's Fishing Garden
92% matchVery Positive94% of 2,201 reviews2021
Dev: Coldwild Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Luna's Fishing Garden is a short, cozy fishing and building game. Catch fish, trade it in and create the garden of your dreams by planting new trees, placing water objects and bringing animals to the archipelago.
Why similar: Fishing 34.6% ★, Collectathon 22.1%, Nature 10.9%, Female Protagonist 9%, Relaxing 6%
Why You'll Like It: It is a cozy, fishing-centric game that emphasizes building a beautiful, relaxing island environment.
- #9 Lil Gator Game
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,831 reviews2022
Dev: MegaWobblePub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: Collectathon 21.7%, Relaxing 16.3%, Family Friendly 15.1%, Cute 13.2%, Third Person 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes pure, joyful exploration and interaction with a charming world, much like the spirit of Isle of Jura.
- #10 WEBFISHING
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 69,680 reviews2024
Dev: lamedeveloper
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)
Why similar: Fishing 54.6% ★, Collectathon 15.1%, Cute 7.5%, Third Person 5.7%, Stylized 5%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses directly on the social and meditative aspects of fishing in a cute, low-pressure environment.
- #11 Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
91% matchVery Positive82% of 3,207 reviews2017
Dev: Prideful Sloth
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Fishing 25.5% ★, Exploration 17.7%, Relaxing 15.7%, Cute 9.8%, Third Person 8%
Why You'll Like It: This open-world adventure focuses on nature and exploration without the stress of combat, mirroring the relaxing vibe of Jura.
- #12 Mail Time
90% matchVery Positive85% of 1,607 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 15.9%, Third Person 13.5%, Exploration 12.2%, Relaxing 11.1%, Cartoony 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a peaceful, nature-filled exploration experience where you can move at your own pace in a cute, stylized world.
- #13 Submerged: Hidden Depths
89% matchVery Positive90% of 818 reviews2022
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.1%, Nature 15.1%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Exploration 9.7%, Relaxing 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a relaxing, combat-free exploration experience set in a beautiful, flooded world.
- #14 Cloudy Valley
88% matchMostly Positive80% of 64 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: Nature 19.1%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Exploration 12.1%, Relaxing 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: It is a cute, indie exploration game that focuses on the joy of discovery in a serene, stylized environment.
- #15 Tchia
87% matchVery Positive88% of 820 reviews2024
Dev: AwacebPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 57%
A Tropical Open-World adventure. Climb, glide, swim, and sail your boat around a beautiful archipelago in this physics-driven sandbox. Take control of any animal or object you can find, and Jam on your fully playable Ukulele.
Why similar: Third Person 22.4%, Exploration 20.1%, Colorful 13.1%, Cute 12.3%, Stylized 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: This tropical open-world game offers deep exploration and nature-focused mechanics that capture the beauty of island life.
- #16 Cat Goes Fishing
86% matchVery Positive94% of 15,677 reviews2015
Dev: Cat5Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Start out on an island with a basic rod. Progress into a radar-wielding master fisher-cat scouring the sea for the biggest and baddest fish. Each fish has unique behaviors that you will learn to exploit as you tailor your arsenal of fishing rods to suit your style of play. Mrrrow!
Why similar: Fishing 50.9% ★, Nature 14.3%, Exploration 7.1%, Cute 6.5%, Relaxing 6%
Why You'll Like It: It is a simple, addictive fishing game that shares the cute aesthetic and relaxing loop of the seed game.
- #17 Haven Park
86% matchVery Positive95% of 1,071 reviews2021
Dev: Bubblebird Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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: Nature 24.8%, Exploration 11.9%, Third Person 10.6%, Relaxing 10.5%, Cute 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game is all about exploring a beautiful, peaceful park and helping the locals, echoing the community-focused nature of Jura.
- #18 Lake
85% matchVery Positive87% of 5,620 reviews2021
Dev: GamiousPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
It's 1986 - Meredith Weiss takes a break from her career in the big city to deliver mail in her hometown. How will she experience two weeks in beautiful Providence Oaks, with its iconic lake and quirky community? And what will she do next? It's up to you.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 34.5%, Female Protagonist 22%, Relaxing 18.7%, Third Person 12.1%, Atmospheric 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This walking simulator offers a slow-paced, relaxing narrative set in a beautiful natural environment, perfect for fans of the genre.
- #19 Little Wings Deliveries
84% matchVery Positive92% of 78 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: Fishing 17.5% ★, Nature 15.2%, Collectathon 13.7%, Walking Simulator 10.9%, Exploration 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: It features a cute, relaxing exploration loop that focuses on traversing a beautiful world at your own pace.
- #20 Sable
84% matchVery Positive86% of 6,173 reviews2021
Dev: ShedworksPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.3%, Exploration 20%, Relaxing 16.9%, Stylized 16.2%, Atmospheric 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a breathtaking, atmospheric exploration experience that prioritizes the journey and the beauty of the landscape over combat.
- #21 Dordogne
83% matchVery Positive92% of 1,483 reviews2023
Dev: UN JE NE SAIS QUOIPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 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: Collectathon 20%, Nature 16.4%, Female Protagonist 11%, Exploration 7.9%, Relaxing 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This narrative-driven game captures a wholesome, nostalgic, and beautiful atmosphere that complements the feel of Isle of Jura.
- #22 Aka
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 670 reviews2022
Dev: Cosmo GattoPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Find inner peace in a small, open-world game. On these carefully handcrafted islands, you can take a nap on a giant monster, feed baby dragons, take care of the fauna and flora... ...but demons from your past might come back to remind you what you want to forget.
Why similar: Nature 26.9%, Relaxing 13.3%, Family Friendly 11.5%, Exploration 11.5%, Cute 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a peaceful, nature-focused life-sim experience where exploration and small, cozy tasks are the primary focus.
- #23 Clean the Sea!
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 92 reviews2024
Dev: Backpack Games
Windows · Mac
Make the planet beautiful!
Why similar: Collectathon 32.8%, Nature 23.9%, Exploration 11.4%, Relaxing 7.2%, Cute 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the environmental aspect of nature exploration, tasking you with cleaning up a beautiful ocean environment.
- #24 Fishing Adventure
81% matchVery Positive86% of 1,689 reviews2019
Dev: MasterCodePub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Fishing Adventure is a typical fishing game, where the player can (drums) catch different fish species! Fish in USA, Hawaii and other unique fisheries.
Why similar: Fishing 53.1% ★, Walking Simulator 11.7%, Nature 9.6%, Simulation 5.9%, Third Person 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a straightforward, relaxing fishing experience that focuses on the activity itself in various natural settings.
- #25 Grow: Song of the Evertree
81% matchVery Positive81% of 2,538 reviews2021
Dev: Prideful SlothPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Nature 22.3%, Third Person 13.2%, Exploration 12.5%, Family Friendly 10.1%, Cute 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on nurturing nature and exploring diverse, vibrant worlds in a very cozy and relaxing manner.
- #26 Flutter Away
80% matchVery Positive89% of 114 reviews2023
Dev: Runaway Play
Windows · Mac
Enjoy the serenity of the Amazon rainforest in this cozy short nature exploration game. As a butterfly researcher on a five-day camping trip, explore nearby tracks, take photos, meet animal friends, and journal the discoveries found along the way!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.5%, Nature 16.1%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Exploration 9%, Relaxing 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: It is a short, relaxing nature-exploration game that focuses on documenting wildlife in a peaceful forest setting.
- #27 Cozy Grove
79% matchVery Positive90% of 8,352 reviews2021
Dev: Spry FoxPub: Spry Fox
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 32.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Collectathon 39.6%, Relaxing 19.9%, Cute 12.7%, Cartoony 9.4%, Colorful 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a relaxing, nature-themed experience where you explore a haunted island and help its inhabitants at a slow, daily pace.
- #28 Conbunn Cardboard
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 511 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: Collectathon 18%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Relaxing 10.4%, Stylized 9.4%, Cute 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a cute, relaxing adventure that focuses on exploration and lighthearted interaction.
- #29 The Last Campfire
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 18,750 reviews2021
Dev: Hello Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 22.4%, Cute 20%, Family Friendly 18.7%, Atmospheric 12.5%, 3D 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a beautiful, atmospheric world filled with gentle puzzles and a focus on exploration and discovery.
- #30 Isla Sinaloa
79% matchMixed68% of 145 reviews2022
Dev: EnsenaSoft
Windows · Mac
Isla Sinaloa is a relaxing game full of puzzles and activities to enjoy on a peaceful island in a universe full of friendly animals
Why similar: Fishing 29.2% ★, Collectathon 28.4%, Exploration 9.3%, Cute 6.1%, Relaxing 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a relaxing island life experience with fishing, crafting, and exploration in a charming, colorful world.
- #31 Idle Fishing
77% matchVery Positive83% of 1,844 reviews2024
Dev: AO Games
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 182.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Relax and catch fish in a beautiful environment. Hire skilled crewmates, invest in lucrative buildings, unlock many boats & upgrades. Dive into the challenge of the fishing mini-game for an interactive experience unlike any other!
Why similar: Fishing 38.7% ★, Collectathon 17.6%, Relaxing 8.5%, Cartoony 7.1%, Stylized 6.6%
- #32 Clawfish
77% matchVery Positive92% of 612 reviews2021
Dev: David CzarnowskiPub: davidczar
Windows · Mac
Median: 36 minMean: 1.1 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Clawfish is a fishing claw machine game. Visit an isolated train station with a fishing arcade. Explore the dock, play the machines, and take some time to relax by the water.
Why similar: Fishing 53.8% ★, Walking Simulator 17.5%, Casual 6.3%, Stylized 6%, Atmospheric 5.1%
- #33 Ultimate Fishing® Simulator 2
75% matchMixed68% of 2,151 reviews2025
Dev: Silent Bear StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Fish around the globe using float, bottom, spinning, or casting gear, and catch over 60 realistic fish species. Play solo or online in normal, realistic, or sandbox mode! Explore stunning locations, switch to an underwater cam, and fill your trophy room!
Why similar: Fishing 45.9% ★, Walking Simulator 12.9%, Nature 10.8%, Relaxing 7.5%, Family Friendly 6.5%
- #34 Project Shoreline
74% matchVery Positive97% of 295 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: Nature 22.6%, Exploration 11.5%, Relaxing 11%, Cute 9.4%, Stylized 8.8%
- #35 Open Fishing XL
76% matchPositive86% of 50 reviews2023
Dev: Kunstaat
Windows
Open Fishing XL is an open world fishing game focused on creating a relaxing experience. Fill out a book with 115 fish species, buy rods, items, boats and more, explore the large map, identify cute insects, draw your own map, and enjoy fishing without worries with intuitive fishing mechanics.
Why similar: Fishing 33.6% ★, Collectathon 19.5%, Nature 14.6%, Walking Simulator 10.5%, Relaxing 6.9%
- #36 Gaucho and the Grassland
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 510 reviews2025
Dev: Epopeia Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
LIVE like a LATIN COWBOY as you EXPLORE, HELP others, and bring HARMONY between HUMANS and MYSTICAL BEINGS in a RELAXING COZY ADVENTURE.
Why similar: Fishing 34.6% ★, Nature 15.3%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Relaxing 7.5%, Third Person 7.4%
- #37 Far Fishing
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 987 reviews2025
Dev: LostVolBytes
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Far Fishing is a short and relaxing fishing game. Set off on a journey to the edge of the world, catching a variety of fish and upgrading your boat along the way.
Why similar: Fishing 59.7% ★, Relaxing 11.7%, Exploration 10.9%, Colorful 5.8%, Casual 4.9%
- #38 Fishy 3D
76% matchVery Positive95% of 80 reviews2020
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
An adventure game about a hungry fish 🐟 Dive, jump, swim and eat your way through a lush micro-world. Can you escape the polluted pond?
Why similar: Collectathon 29%, Nature 19.8%, Exploration 10.4%, Family Friendly 8.3%, Relaxing 6.5%
- #39 Basil and the Isles of Spice
74% matchVery Positive90% of 87 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 34.2%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Exploration 12.4%, Third Person 10.5%, Cute 7.4%
- #40 LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition
72% matchVery Positive81% of 83 reviews2025
Dev: Mooneye Studios
Windows
Explore the acclaimed animal adventure in never before seen beauty! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.1%, Nature 17.1%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Third Person 8.9%, Exploration 8.5%
- #41 Cozy Island
70% matchVery Positive92% of 2,388 reviews2025
Dev: LazyFish Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Grow veggies, go fishing, and meet cute animals! On this relaxing and lovely island, you can walk around and explore freely, unlock quirky and fun items, build your own secret base, and enjoy carefree, joy-filled days at your own pace.
Why similar: Cartoony 19.1%, Relaxing 17.7%, Cute 13.5%, Stylized 12.1%, Exploration 11.8%
- #42 Carp Fishing Simulator
75% matchMixed60% of 228 reviews2021
Dev: Dangerous Derk Interactive
Windows
Carp Fishing Simulator aims to be the most advanced, authentic fishing experience on the market.
Why similar: Fishing 45.8% ★, Nature 11.9%, Relaxing 9.3%, Exploration 7.6%, Simulation 6.3%
- #43 Cozy Island Idle
73% matchMixed69% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Overaction Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cozy Island Idle is a chill fishing idle game where you catch all sort of fantasy fishes to showcase them in an Aquarium to sell them to turn a profit and customize your aquarium and island.
Why similar: Fishing 46.9% ★, Collectathon 24.9%, Cute 7.1%, Family Friendly 5.7%, Simulation 4.8%
- #44 Fishing Paradiso
72% matchVery Positive91% of 322 reviews2022
Dev: Odencat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a relaxing tropical adventure in this cozy fishing RPG! Explore wondrous locations and befriend a charming cast of characters on your quest to become a master angler and discover the true meaning of paradise!
Why similar: Fishing 68.2% ★, Relaxing 12.6%, Cute 10%, Adventure 3.8%, Casual 3.2%
- #45 Grove Fisher
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 94 reviews2024
Dev: EVIL CORP GAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
A relaxing idle game about fishing. Discover dozens of fishes and treasures! Spend your resources on growing your operation and unlocking new varieties of underground life! Achieve goals, buy skills, and mutate rare fish to improve your profits!
Why similar: Fishing 40.5% ★, Collectathon 20.9%, Nature 10.7%, Relaxing 8.3%, Cute 6.6%
- #46 Rabbit Meadow
71% matchVery Positive96% of 52 reviews2022
Dev: ArcRadius
Windows
🐰 Play as a rabbit and explore a beautiful meadow. Customize your rabbit's appearance, dig for toys, and interact with other animals. A lighthearted game for bunny lovers to run around and relax with nature. If you love rabbits, then this is the game for you!
Why similar: Collectathon 27.7%, Nature 19.9%, Exploration 9.9%, Third Person 8.9%, Relaxing 6.9%
- #47 Submerged
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,813 reviews2015
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Submerged is a third-person combat-free game in which you explore a mysterious flooded city and discover the beauty of desolation in vast outdoor environments. You take on the role of Miku, a young girl who has brought her wounded brother to the city in their small fishing boat.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.1%, Nature 17.8%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Exploration 10.3%, Third Person 9.5%
- #48 Cast n Chill
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,084 reviews2025
Dev: Wombat Brawler
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Cast n Chill is a relaxing fishing game where you explore serene lakes, rivers, and oceans. Catch rare fish, upgrade your gear and reel in legendary catches - all with your loyal companion by your side.
Why similar: Fishing 54.1% ★, Nature 15.5%, Relaxing 12.3%, Family Friendly 5.7%, Simulation 4.4%
- #49 Collector's Cove
67% matchVery Positive91% of 114 reviews2026
Dev: VoodooDuck
Windows
All aboard! Collector’s Cove is a cozy farming adventure on the high seas. Sail with your animal friend to uncharted waters, cultivate your floating farm, and discover new islands, crops and fish on your quest to become a Named Collector!
Why similar: Fishing 27.4% ★, Nature 21.3%, Collectathon 18.3%, Exploration 9.7%, Family Friendly 5.8%
- #50 Call of the Wild: The Angler™
69% matchMixed63% of 7,401 reviews2022
Dev: Expansive WorldsPub: Avalanche Studios
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 40.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The Angler is an open world fishing game that can be played solo or with friends. Discover and catch a wide variety of unique fish species, from common to rare, on your journey to become a master angler.
Why similar: Fishing 38.6% ★, Nature 16.9%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Relaxing 7.1%, Exploration 6.5%
- #51 Time on Frog Island
70% matchMixed69% of 352 reviews2022
Dev: Half Past YellowPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Cast away on an island paradise complete with a cast of friendly frogs. Enjoy sandbox island life and explore at your own pace, solving sticky situations for your new friends and trading your way to fixing your ship!
Why similar: Nature 27.3%, Exploration 13.7%, Relaxing 12.7%, Cartoony 12.1%, Cute 10.5%
- #52 April Grove
67% matchVery Positive81% of 151 reviews2025
Dev: Colorgrave
Windows
Undertake your new job as a forester in a mystic and peaceful wood. Chop, gather, level up and unravel the expansive forest and its splendor at your own pace, one log at a time!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.4%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Exploration 12.6%, Nature 11.3%, Relaxing 10.2%
- #53 Cirno! Lifts a Boulder
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 642 reviews2026
Dev: Alexander Golke
Windows · Linux
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 31.6%, Female Protagonist 14%, Exploration 12.3%, Third Person 8.3%, Relaxing 8.2%
- #54 Moose Lost in the Woods
68% matchVery Positive94% of 299 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 28%, Nature 10.6%, Family Friendly 9.8%, Exploration 8.2%, Stylized 7%
- #55 Seal World
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive100% of 1,094 reviews2023
Dev: SealDev
Windows · Mac · Linux
Meet silly seals, eat fibsh, swim, and relax!
Why similar: Collectathon 29.4%, Walking Simulator 19.8%, Exploration 10.7%, Cute 8.9%, Family Friendly 8.1%
- #56 100 ANIMALS ON AN ISLAND
67% matchVery Positive90% of 194 reviews2024
Dev: KaiserGames
Windows
🦍 100 ANIMALS ON AN ISLAND🐡 Embark on an incredible adventure on an island where 100 adorable animals await you! Explore the mysterious island and try to find all the creatures hidden in the game. 🐉🐾
Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.7%, Exploration 13.3%, Cartoony 12.6%, Cute 9.7%, 3D 7.6%
- #57 Intergalactic Fishing
68% matchVery Positive95% of 385 reviews2020
Dev: Boat Anchor Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Intergalactic Fishing is a fishing RPG that features procedurally generated content and graphics. Travel to lakes all over the universe and catch unique fish, explore uncharted lakes and sell data, complete quests, upgrade your gear, compete in fishing tournaments, design your own lures, and more!
Why similar: Fishing 56.4% ★, Nature 11.4%, Relaxing 10.3%, Exploration 9.6%, Simulation 6.8%
- #58 Moonglow Bay
69% matchMixed68% of 716 reviews2021
Dev: BunnyhugPub: Coatsink
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Embark on a journey as a rookie angler in Moonglow Bay, fulfilling your partner's final wish. Team up with friends, family, and neighbours to hone your fishing skills, nourish relationships, and restore a remote town's fractured community in this slice-of-life fishing RPG!
Why similar: Fishing 47.7% ★, Nature 14.1%, Relaxing 9.2%, Family Friendly 8.9%, Cute 5.7%
- #59 LOST EMBER - VR Edition
70% matchMixed47% of 106 reviews2022
Dev: Mooneye Studios
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 25%
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, climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, and many more!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.6%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Third Person 11.1%, Exploration 10.3%, Nature 8.6%
- #60 Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature
65% matchVery Positive99% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Dreamhunt StudioPub: Mindscape
Windows
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: Walking Simulator 21.2%, Third Person 11.7%, Exploration 9.9%, Relaxing 9.3%, Family Friendly 8.4%