- #1 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,091 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 9.5%, Exploration 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the same wholesome, nature-focused exploration and environmental appreciation found in Isle of Jura.
- #2 Beasts of Maravilla Island
96% matchVery Positive87% of 509 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 27%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Third Person 9.9%, Exploration 9.6%, Relaxing 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploring a beautiful, vibrant island and collecting wildlife imagery, mirroring the collectathon elements of the seed game.
- #3 A Short Hike
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,186 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 19.5%, Exploration 16.4%, Relaxing 15.3%, Cute 11.6%, Walking Simulator 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a perfect blend of cozy exploration, light platforming, and a relaxing atmosphere in a beautiful natural setting.
- #4 Mika and The Witch's Mountain
95% matchVery Positive88% of 1,144 reviews2025
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 1.7 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: Fishing 26.3% ★, Nature 15.7%, Collectathon 14.2%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Exploration 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a cozy, third-person exploration experience with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and gentle progression.
- #5 Lil Gator Game
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 6,007 reviews2022
Dev: MegaWobblePub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.8 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: Collectathon 21.9%, Relaxing 16.1%, Family Friendly 15.2%, Cute 13.2%, Third Person 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a charming, low-stakes 3D world that encourages exploration and playful interaction with the environment.
- #6 Summer in Mara
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,171 reviews2020
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.8 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 27.9%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Relaxing 16.6%, Exploration 15.5%, Cute 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines farming, fishing, and exploration across a tropical archipelago with a very similar cozy, island-life aesthetic.
- #7 Petit Island
93% 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: Nature 21%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Exploration 10.5%, Family Friendly 9.8%, Relaxing 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a charming, exploration-based island adventure that aligns well with the cozy, collectathon nature of the seed game.
- #8 Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
92% matchVery Positive82% of 3,212 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 17.6%, Relaxing 15.6%, Cute 9.8%, Third Person 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world adventure that prioritizes exploration and nature-based tasks over combat, perfectly matching the relaxing vibe.
- #9 Cloudy Valley
91% 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: Nature 19.2%, Walking Simulator 15.2%, Exploration 12%, Relaxing 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, indie exploration game that focuses on cute aesthetics and a peaceful, low-pressure gameplay loop.
- #10 Dordogne
91% matchVery Positive92% of 1,554 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 19.9%, Nature 16.5%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Exploration 7.8%, Relaxing 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven, wholesome game that captures the nostalgic and atmospheric beauty of exploring a scenic, natural environment.
- #11 Haven Park
90% matchVery Positive95% of 1,095 reviews2021
Dev: Bubblebird Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 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 11.8%, Third Person 10.6%, Relaxing 10.4%, Cute 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A peaceful exploration game where you restore a park, focusing on cozy interactions and nature-filled scenery.
- #12 Cat Goes Fishing
89% matchVery Positive94% of 16,165 reviews2015
Dev: Cat5Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.9 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 50.8% ★, Nature 14.3%, Exploration 7%, Cute 6.5%, Relaxing 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a simple, addictive, and cute fishing experience that captures the core loop of the seed game.
- #13 Sable
89% matchVery Positive86% of 6,321 reviews2021
Dev: ShedworksPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.0 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 27.4%, Exploration 20.1%, Relaxing 16.9%, Stylized 16%, Atmospheric 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deeply atmospheric, exploration-heavy experience in a vast, stylized 3D world that rewards curiosity.
- #14 Tchia
88% matchVery Positive88% of 865 reviews2024
Dev: AwacebPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 22.6%, Exploration 20%, Colorful 13.1%, Cute 12.4%, Stylized 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A tropical, open-world adventure that emphasizes nature, exploration, and unique mechanics in a beautiful island setting.
- #15 Submerged: Hidden Depths
87% matchVery Positive90% of 845 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 12.4%, Exploration 9.5%, Relaxing 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A non-combat, third-person exploration game that focuses on the beauty of a flooded, ruined world.
- #16 Mail Time
86% matchVery Positive85% of 1,651 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 16%, Third Person 13.6%, Exploration 12.1%, Cartoony 11.2%, Relaxing 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, relaxing exploration game that encourages wandering through a whimsical forest to deliver mail.
- #17 WEBFISHING
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 70,097 reviews2024
Dev: lamedeveloper
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)
Why similar: Fishing 54.7% ★, Collectathon 15%, Cute 7.6%, Third Person 5.8%, Stylized 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, multiplayer-focused fishing game that maintains a cute, relaxing, and social atmosphere.
- #18 Here Comes Niko!
86% matchVery Positive92% of 1,466 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 22.2%, Fishing 17.9% ★, Relaxing 11.1%, Cute 10.2%, Exploration 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer with a focus on cute, relaxing exploration and meeting quirky characters.
- #19 Clawfish
85% matchVery Positive92% of 619 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 17.6%, Casual 6.3%, Stylized 5.9%, Atmospheric 5%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, atmospheric fishing game that keeps the mechanics accessible and the mood tranquil.
- #20 Lake
84% matchVery Positive87% of 5,753 reviews2021
Dev: GamiousPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.3 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 32.1%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Relaxing 17.2%, Third Person 11.3%, Exploration 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A slow-paced, relaxing walking simulator that focuses on the quiet beauty of a small town and its natural surroundings.
- #21 Luna's Fishing Garden
83% matchVery Positive94% of 2,220 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 34.5% ★, Collectathon 22.1%, Nature 11%, Female Protagonist 9%, Relaxing 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, fishing-focused game that allows for island building and peaceful exploration.
- #22 The Last Campfire
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 19,698 reviews2021
Dev: Hello Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 22.2%, Cute 20.2%, Family Friendly 18.8%, Atmospheric 12.3%, 3D 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, puzzle-filled exploration game that emphasizes a gentle, emotional journey through nature.
- #23 Open Fishing XL
82% 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 10.6%, Relaxing 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated fishing simulation that maintains a relaxing, nature-focused experience for those who enjoy the core mechanic.
- #24 Clean the Sea!
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: Backpack Games
Windows · Mac
Make the planet beautiful!
Why similar: Collectathon 32.7%, Nature 24%, Exploration 11.3%, Relaxing 7.2%, Cute 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox exploration game that focuses on nature and environmental cleanup, mirroring the island-based themes.
- #25 Spirit of the North
81% matchVery Positive84% of 6,429 reviews2020
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Walking Simulator 24.1%, Exploration 16%, Relaxing 15.1%, Adventure 11.3%, Casual 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning, nature-focused exploration game that emphasizes atmosphere and environmental storytelling.
- #26 Slime Rancher
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 154,444 reviews2017
Dev: Monomi Park
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Why similar: Cute 24%, Exploration 22.7%, Colorful 11.4%, Female Protagonist 11%, Family Friendly 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, 3D collectathon that focuses on exploring a beautiful world and managing cute creatures.
- #27 A Tiny Sticker Tale
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 630 reviews2023
Dev: Ogre Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!
Why similar: Exploration 22.7%, Relaxing 22.4%, Family Friendly 19.4%, Cute 14.7%, Adventure 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, bite-sized adventure that focuses on exploration and creative interaction with the environment.
- #28 Grow: Song of the Evertree
80% matchVery Positive81% of 2,556 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 13.3%, Exploration 12.4%, Family Friendly 10.2%, Cute 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, world-crafting and exploration game that emphasizes nature and peaceful, rewarding progression.
- #29 Project Shoreline
78% matchVery Positive96% of 335 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 19%, Exploration 9.2%, Third Person 9.1%, Cartoony 8.8%, Relaxing 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, exploration-heavy game that emphasizes relaxing gameplay in a beautiful, nature-filled setting.
- #30 Calico
78% matchVery Positive87% of 4,997 reviews2020
Dev: Peachy Keen GamesPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Calico is a day-in-the-life community sim game where you are given an important and adorable task: rebuild the town’s cat café and fill it with cute and cuddly creatures! Build up your café by filling it with cute furniture, fun decorations, yummy pastries, and get it bustling with animals again!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.9%, Cute 18.3%, Relaxing 15.4%, Family Friendly 12.5%, Simulation 11%
Why You'll Like It: A community-sim game that is all about cozy, cute, and relaxing exploration in a magical world.
- #31 Little Wings Deliveries
77% matchVery Positive92% of 85 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 8.1%
- #32 Adorable Adventures
75% matchVery Positive93% of 676 reviews2026
Dev: Wild Sheep StudioPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Walking Simulator 15.6%, Nature 13.5%, Collectathon 12.5%, Exploration 10.3%, Relaxing 9.9%
- #33 Idle Fishing
76% matchVery Positive83% of 1,906 reviews2024
Dev: AO Games
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 186.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Relax and catch fish in beautiful environments while your crew works for you, even offline. Hire crewmates, collect pets, sail ever-bigger boats, and uncover layer after layer of progression. Simple to start, surprisingly deep.
Why similar: Fishing 38.7% ★, Collectathon 17.6%, Relaxing 8.5%, Cartoony 7.1%, Stylized 6.5%
- #34 Fishing Adventure
77% matchVery Positive86% of 1,706 reviews2019
Dev: MasterCodePub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 5.6 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% ★, Walking Simulator 11.7%, Nature 9.6%, Simulation 5.9%, Third Person 5.5%
- #35 Ultimate Fishing® Simulator 2
75% matchMixed68% of 2,219 reviews2025
Dev: Silent Bear StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 8.3 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 45.8% ★, Walking Simulator 13%, Nature 10.9%, Relaxing 7.5%, Family Friendly 6.5%
- #36 Fishy 3D
76% matchVery Positive95% of 82 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 10.3%, Family Friendly 8.4%, Cute 6.5%
- #37 Basil and the Isles of Spice
73% 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 34.1%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Exploration 12.3%, Third Person 10.6%, Cute 7.4%
- #38 Ultimate Fishing Simulator®
74% matchVery Positive89% of 8,831 reviews2018
Dev: Pancake GamesPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Bored of waiting for a bite? Would you like to catch some fish? You're lucky - in Ultimate Fishing Simulator, fish bite like crazy! Spinning, float fishing, ground fishing, and more! Comprehensive fishing simulator that allows using various techniques, in different places around the world!
Why similar: Fishing 47.6% ★, Nature 17.4%, Exploration 7.2%, 3D 6%, Simulation 5.7%
- #39 Conbunn Cardboard
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 526 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 17.9%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Relaxing 10.3%, Stylized 9.3%, Cute 9.1%
- #40 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 5.8%, Simulation 4.8%
- #41 Carp Fishing Simulator
74% matchMixed59% of 232 reviews2021
Dev: Dangerous Derk Interactive
Windows
Carp Fishing Simulator aims to be the most advanced, authentic fishing experience on the market.
Why similar: Fishing 45.9% ★, Nature 11.9%, Relaxing 9.2%, Exploration 7.5%, Family Friendly 6.3%
- #42 Call of the Wild: The Angler™
73% matchMixed64% of 7,510 reviews2022
Dev: Expansive WorldsPub: Avalanche Studios
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 39.3 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 38.5% ★, Nature 17%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Relaxing 7.1%, Exploration 6.4%
- #43 Grove Fisher
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 99 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 40.3% ★, Collectathon 20.9%, Nature 10.8%, Relaxing 8.3%, Cute 6.6%
- #44 Cat Island Petrichor
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 101 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: Walking Simulator 31.3%, Third Person 15.2%, Exploration 13.7%, Cute 10.1%, 3D 7.5%
- #45 Fishing Paradiso
71% matchVery Positive91% of 326 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 10.1%, Adventure 3.9%, Casual 3.2%
- #46 Isla Sinaloa
72% 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%
- #47 Flutter Away
70% matchVery Positive89% of 115 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 7.8%
- #48 Collector's Cove
68% matchVery Positive90% of 152 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 27.6% ★, Nature 21.2%, Collectathon 18.4%, Exploration 9.6%, Family Friendly 5.8%
- #49 ILA: A Frosty Glide
67% matchVery Positive97% of 146 reviews2025
Dev: Magic Rain StudiosPub: First Break Labs
Windows
Set foot on a magical island and explore a whimsical small open world as ILA, a spirited young witch-in-training searching for her lost kitty, Coco. With your trusty skatebroom, find secret places, collectables, and improve your magic and flying abilities as you reach the summit.
Why similar: Collectathon 31.4%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Exploration 11%, Relaxing 10%, Family Friendly 9.9%
- #50 Rabbit Meadow
70% 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 27.6%, Nature 20%, Exploration 9.8%, Third Person 9%, Relaxing 6.9%
- #51 Moose Lost in the Woods
68% matchVery Positive94% of 311 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 10%, Exploration 8.2%, Stylized 6.9%
- #52 Submerged
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,837 reviews2015
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.3 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 18.2%, Nature 17.9%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Exploration 10.2%, Third Person 9.6%
- #53 April Grove
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 157 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 21.5%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Exploration 12.4%, Nature 11.3%, Relaxing 10.2%
- #54 Seal World
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,149 reviews2023
Dev: SealDev
Windows · Mac · Linux
Meet silly seals, eat fibsh, swim, and relax!
Why similar: Collectathon 29.4%, Walking Simulator 19.9%, Exploration 10.6%, Cute 8.9%, Family Friendly 8.2%
- #55 Time on Frog Island
69% matchMixed69% of 363 reviews2022
Dev: Half Past YellowPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.0 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 13.5%, Relaxing 12.6%, Cartoony 12.1%, Cute 10.5%
- #56 Upcreek
66% matchVery Positive93% of 54 reviews2026
Dev: According To Plan
Windows · Linux
A short, cozy experience where you enjoy cleaning a lively nature park.
Why similar: Collectathon 26.8%, Walking Simulator 21.8%, Exploration 8.7%, Nature 8.4%, Cartoony 7.4%
- #57 100 ANIMALS ON AN ISLAND
67% matchVery Positive89% of 208 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 30.8%, Exploration 13.2%, Cartoony 12.7%, Cute 9.8%, 3D 7.5%
- #58 Fishing at the Lake Full of Cats
65% matchVery Positive100% of 360 reviews2025
Dev: Addison Clinton
Windows
Fishing at the Lake Full of Cats is a puzzle solving, cat collecting, fishing game where you uncover the secrets of Silly Lake in a quest to fish up every last one of its pointy eared denizens.
Why similar: Fishing 67.6% ★, Stylized 10.5%, Casual 4.6%, 3D 4.4%, Colorful 4%
- #59 Calm Horizon
65% matchVery Positive92% of 65 reviews2026
Dev: 烟熏渔
Windows
Island Master, welcome to your very own island! This land awaits your touch—reawaken its vitality and rebuild it from the ground up. Construct buildings to unlock new features: dress in elegant outfits, run food and goods shops, and usher in an era of prosperity for your island!
Why similar: Fishing 51.6% ★, Third Person 11%, Relaxing 8.7%, Exploration 8.4%, Cute 7.6%
- #60 Moonglow Bay
69% matchMixed68% of 744 reviews2021
Dev: BunnyhugPub: Coatsink
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 44.9% ★, Nature 18%, Relaxing 9%, Exploration 8.3%, Cute 6.9%