- #1 The Lost Shepherd
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shear Luck Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Lost Shepherd is a cozy, narrative adventure game about escapism in the face of major world conflict. Journey through a shepherd’s dreams to gather sheep, discover lost artifacts, and find forgotten friends.
Why similar: Cozy 39.9%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Story Rich 9.9%, RPG 9.3%, Exploration 6.1%
- #2 Alight
96% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Without Fail
Windows
Photograph birds, decorate your lighthouse, and find companionable peace in Alight, a heartfelt cozy adventure about aging and absence
Why similar: Cozy 31.3%, Emotional 19.6%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Story Rich 9.3%, Interactive Fiction 7.8%
- #3 Beacon Pines
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,437 reviews2022
Dev: Hiding SpotPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!
Why similar: Cozy 29.8%, Emotional 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #4 MONOWAVE
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Studio BBB Inc.
Windows · Mac
MONOWAVE is a whimsical puzzle-platforming adventure about the power of emotions. Explore beautiful worlds and empathize with quirky spirits to restore harmony.
Why similar: Cozy 30.9%, Emotional 15%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Platformer 10.9%, Exploration 7.9%
- #5 Planet of Lana II
94% matchVery Positive92% of 960 reviews2026
Dev: WishfullyPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
As greed and power divide the tribes of their home planet, Lana and her little companion, Mui, must stand together against the forces reshaping their world – struggling not just for survival, but for the soul of their home.
Why similar: Cozy 27.6%, Emotional 14.3%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Platformer 10%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #6 Blowhard
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Machine Ghost
Windows
Blowhard is a leaf-blowing adventure, set in a cozy English village. Take on the role of Francis - a man with a loud leaf blower and a nose for trouble. Blow your way through a countryside mystery. Solve puzzles, clear autumn leaves, and annoy the locals.
Why similar: Cozy 38.5%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%, Story Rich 9.9%, Exploration 9%
- #7 Mia & Mio
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tides Studio
Windows · Mac
A witch who lost everything, and an old cat who promised to protect her. Mia & Mio is a hand-drawn visual novel about witchcraft and finding hope in dark times.
Why similar: Cozy 31.3%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Emotional 10.4%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Story Rich 9.2%
- #8 Berry Berry Festival
92% matchPositive100% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: StarboiHooch
Windows
A wholesome and heart-warming story game about a young girl who wants to become the Berry Berry Champion. Explore a small town and help the residents with odd jobs to prepare for the Berry Berry Festival!
Why similar: Cozy 42.7%, Hand-drawn 16.1%, Story Rich 11.2%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, RPG 8.9%
- #9 Child of Light
91% matchVery Positive91% of 13,472 reviews2014
Dev: Ubisoft MontréalPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.
Why similar: Turn-Based 31.4%, RPG 13.5%, Platformer 11.5%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Hand-drawn 9.3%
- #10 GLIMWISP: Twin Sparks
91% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: XIAYUYI
Windows
A cozy hand-drawn 2D side-scrolling urban fantasy. In a world where two planets collided, you roam with your twin sister as an inventor brother—light on combat and puzzles, heavy on wandering, meeting strangers, and uncovering whimsical tales and warm little moments.
Why similar: Cozy 32.3%, Hand-drawn 13.8%, Platformer 13.2%, Story Rich 9.7%, Exploration 9.6%
- #11 A Journey's End
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YobobPub: Yobob Games
Windows
A boy wakes up in the spirit world not knowing how he got there. He needs to find a way home but is caught up working for the owner of the bath house. Forced to work, he must find a way to escape the bath house, and find his way back home before the spirit feast festival arrives
Why similar: Cozy 33.4%, Emotional 16.6%, JRPG 9.8%, Exploration 9.1%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #12 Kami Paper Scissors
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KimmiArts
Windows
Join Kami in a magical adventure through pop-up books where everything is made of paper. Fold origamis, cut with your scissors, and solve puzzles to transform the world and find your way home.
Why similar: Cozy 28.7%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Emotional 14.2%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #13 Fractured Library
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Raguthra Studios
Windows · Mac
An enchanted library - once bustling with life - now swirls with dangerous magic that is weakening barriers between worlds, causing some strange things to happen. Travel to the worlds within the pages to help the eccentric yet lovable librarian restore the library to its former glory.
Why similar: Cozy 36.8%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Exploration 12.6%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Emotional 7.3%
- #14 The Amber Throne
89% matchVery Positive82% of 191 reviews2015
Dev: Joshua Missile
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Amber Throne is a turn-based JRPG-styled game about a girl in a desert world beneath a mysterious floating castle, and her quest to reach it.
Why similar: Turn-Based 29.4%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, RPG 11%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, JRPG 9.2%
- #15 Sophia's Path
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wannibe Studios
Windows
Guided by a glowing pendant, Sophia journeys through whimsical worlds to find her lost father. Solve charming turn-based puzzles, befriend misunderstood gods and goddesses and uncover tales of courage and quiet wisdom inspired by Greek mythology.
Why similar: Cozy 29.6%, Turn-Based 19.1%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Story Rich 8.6%, Female Protagonist 8%
- #16 Missi
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Yellow Fish Arts
Windows
Missi is a cozy point & click game in a watercolor hand-drawn world. Solve puzzles together with a cute white mouse, using clues in sketches of past adventures. Try to trick the Mushroom Spider and the Crow King by collecting all medicinal herbs for her sick son.
Why similar: Cozy 39.1%, Hand-drawn 18.3%, Interactive Fiction 8.2%, Story Rich 7.9%, Adventure 5.1%
- #17 Cricket: Jae's Really Peculiar Game
85% matchPositive88% of 33 reviews2024
Dev: Studio KumihoPub: PM Studios, Inc.
Windows
Make a wish. Change the past. Join Jae and his friends on a hand-animated JRPG adventure to undo a devastating loss. Explore a strange world not unlike our own, beat up peculiar enemies using timing-based combat, and annoy NPCs who wish you'd just stop throwing things at them. No grinding required.
Why similar: Turn-Based 27.5%, Hand-drawn 16%, Emotional 15%, Story Rich 9.9%, RPG 8%
- #18 Witch of Ice Kingdom Ⅱ
86% matchVery Positive89% of 99 reviews2017
Dev: Windward_BirdsPub: XNZONE
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The Exlester Continent had once been a beautiful land. But it was destroyed ruthlessly by a war between witches. At last a hero of the Archangel decedent put the war to an end by sealing the power of those witches. But it was too late, By the mighty magic, The beautiful Exlester Continent Was into the winter forever.
Why similar: Turn-Based 31.1%, Hand-drawn 14%, JRPG 10.4%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, RPG 8.4%
- #19 The August Before: Chapter One
84% matchVery Positive93% of 546 reviews2025
Dev: Silly Little GamesPub: Catoptric Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 41%
The August Before: Chapter One is the first chapter in a meditative narrative 3D puzzle about cleaning up, sorting out and packing up your life before moving on. Clean up and don’t forget your old belongings on your way to the new life!
Why similar: Cozy 40%, Emotional 16.2%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Story Rich 7.4%, Atmospheric 6.3%
- #20 Code5erpent
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Serpent Game Studio
Windows
The game where numbers are a weapon. On a simulated Earth, add, multiply, or combine the numbers which comprise the matrix's code, and take advantage of a rich equipment system of weapons and scrolls in order to come up with devastating combos to annihilate your enemies.
Why similar: Turn-Based 31.7%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, JRPG 12.7%, Story Rich 10.5%, RPG 10.3%
- #21 Pieced Together
82% matchVery Positive99% of 157 reviews2026
Dev: Glowfrog Games
Windows · Mac
Pieced Together is a cozy scrapbooking game that takes you on a heartfelt journey about friendship and getting older. Sort items, solve gentle puzzles, and decorate the scrapbook as you uncover the story piece by piece.
Why similar: Cozy 42.7%, Hand-drawn 14.3%, Story Rich 10.2%, Emotional 7.4%, Puzzle 5.9%
- #22 Mole's Best Friend
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stay Sorta Positive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mole's Best Friend is a cozy, hand-drawn point and click adventure about Topo, a routine-abiding mole, and his best friend Scrunch, a rebellious young beetle. But after an argument, Scrunch goes missing! Topo must face his fears, solve clever puzzles, and venture into the unknown to bring her home.
Why similar: Cozy 41.8%, Hand-drawn 19.6%, Story Rich 8.4%, Exploration 6.2%, Adventure 5.8%
- #23 NAIRI: Rising Tide
82% matchVery Positive100% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: HomeBearStudio
Windows
A hand-drawn adventure blending visual novel storytelling with point-and-click puzzles. Explore the corrupt oasis city of Shirin as an apocalyptic prophecy looms. Meet unforgettable characters, craft solutions with your Tool Belt, and unravel intricate puzzle-dungeons.
Why similar: Cozy 23.8%, Emotional 15.1%, Hand-drawn 15%, Story Rich 9.2%, Female Protagonist 7.8%
- #24 Becca
81% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: Slimomo
Windows · Mac
Becca is a short point-and-click, interactive story book.
Why similar: Cozy 33.1%, Hand-drawn 15.6%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Emotional 10.7%, Atmospheric 5.3%
- #25 Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy DX
80% matchVery Positive90% of 153 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
This edition includes new stories, playable characters (Empel, Lila), and features that have been added to "Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy."
Why similar: Turn-Based 29.8%, JRPG 10.7%, Exploration 9.8%, Emotional 9.1%, Female Protagonist 9%
- #26 Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key DX
79% matchVery Positive90% of 154 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
This edition includes new stories, playable characters (Clifford, Serri, and Kilo), and features that have been added to "Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key."
Why similar: Turn-Based 30%, JRPG 10.4%, Exploration 10%, Emotional 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8.7%
- #27 Lost in Cheese
79% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: SnøVittra
Windows
Cheese is blocking your way. Push cheese and clear the path to the big red button. A cozy puzzle adventure about cheese. Can you outsmart the cheese?
Why similar: Cozy 38.7%, Turn-Based 23.4%, Exploration 9.1%, Adventure 5.3%, Puzzle 5.2%
- #28 Batography
78% matchVery Positive98% of 487 reviews2025
Dev: SporkTank
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as a curious bat on his mission to take a full fledged photo of the moon. Run, Climb, Glide and Snap your way through an array of obstacles while interacting with the cheeky characters in the neighbourhood. Can you collect all the moon cakes?
Why similar: Cozy 37.4%, Hand-drawn 15.1%, Platformer 11.3%, Story Rich 9.8%, Exploration 7.2%
- #29 SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered
77% matchVery Positive94% of 376 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Experience two tales woven in a world of watercolor graphics.
Why similar: Turn-Based 35.2%, JRPG 11.9%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, RPG 9.2%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #30 Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout DX
77% matchMostly Positive80% of 316 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
This DX edition includes new stories, playable characters(Agatha, Kilo, and Romy), and features that have been added to "Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout.
Why similar: Turn-Based 30.2%, Exploration 10.7%, JRPG 10.1%, Emotional 8.6%, RPG 8.5%
- #31 Honor Cry: Aftermath
78% matchMostly Negative36% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: SimProse StudiosPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac
A war that has lasted over 100 years is coming to an end. Guide 2 soldiers on their mission to end the long conflict and escape with their lives. Includes hundreds of items, over 20 quests to complete and professional writing and voice acting.
Why similar: Turn-Based 33.9%, RPG 15.5%, Adventure 10.7%, Exploration 10.4%, Story Rich 10.1%
- #32 Oro Cauda
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Meltersoft
Windows
Oro Cauda is a reimagining of the classic “Snake” as a turn-based puzzle. Grow the serpent while navigating maze-like levels and avoiding enemies to reach a temple - embrace sacrifice and continue the loop to change habitats.
Why similar: Turn-Based 37%, Cozy 35.5%, Exploration 11.1%, Puzzle 5.8%, Atmospheric 4.1%
- #33 NAIRI: Tower of Shirin
76% matchVery Positive85% of 548 reviews2018
Dev: HomeBearStudio
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
A hand-drawn adventure blending visual novel storytelling with point-and-click puzzles. Explore a vibrant yet dangerous oasis city where humans and animals live side by side. Meet unforgettable characters, trade and combine quirky items, and solve challenging puzzle-dungeons filled with mystery.
Why similar: Cozy 19%, Hand-drawn 16.3%, Emotional 14.8%, Story Rich 10%, Female Protagonist 8.9%
- #34 MR.EXPLORER
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: EHG
Windows
Explore the world, swap your body parts to gain unique abilities, uncover hidden secrets, and recover all 16 lost packages.
Why similar: Cozy 44.1%, Platformer 16%, Exploration 14.2%, Puzzle 6.9%, Adventure 6.6%
- #35 interViolence
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mado
Windows · Mac
Wander through a secret lair. Help a young supervillain move out of his lifelong home. Think about your past, and his uncertain future. The third entry in the Violence series.
Why similar: Emotional 18.4%, Story Rich 15.7%, RPG 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Hand-drawn 12.3%
- #36 Folia: The King's Revelry
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JFnova Games
Windows
Restore Folia to a world shrouded in darkness as you explore the wonders of the Brazilian landscape to find Talia's sister.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 19.9%, Emotional 16.1%, Platformer 13.3%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Atmospheric 7.7%
- #37 Elendia Ceus
75% matchMixed70% of 44 reviews2019
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
What lies beneath the skies? Can the truth be too much to bear? Play as Annie and her friends in this epic old-school RPG developed by Aldorlea Games, and find out!
Why similar: Turn-Based 31.5%, RPG 19.1%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, JRPG 10.4%, Exploration 9.4%
- #38 Mecha
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shishi Studios
Windows
Mecha is a 3D puzzle platformer that follows Coni’s journey to find and fix her errant creations. Along the way, she learns the importance of accepting the challenges she faces and finding greater purpose.
Why similar: Cozy 42.3%, Platformer 17%, Exploration 9%, Female Protagonist 7.6%, Atmospheric 7.4%
- #39 Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream
73% matchVery Positive94% of 2,574 reviews2022
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 21.3 hrsMean: 63.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A mysterious story of a mysterious dream ... This is a story about one of the adventures Sophie the Alchemist had after she left her hometown of Kirchen Bell.
Why similar: Turn-Based 28.1%, JRPG 12.6%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, RPG 9.2%, Emotional 8.5%
- #40 Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
73% matchVery Positive94% of 2,306 reviews2016
Dev: Stegosoft GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Explore a breathtaking world floating above the clouds in this classic fantasy RPG. Battle an ancient vampire menace, forge powerful bonds with your companions, and experience the definitive Enhanced Edition packed with new content and improvements.
Why similar: Turn-Based 34.1%, JRPG 11.9%, Exploration 10.1%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Story Rich 9%
- #41 Meet Me on the Mountain
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Psychic City Games
Windows
When letters from an unknown figure arrive in Julia's mailbox, she unravels a forgotten, painful truth behind it. Witness a unique narrative experience illustrated in a series of hand-painted scenes that tell the story of Julia and a familiar stranger that lives inside her fractured memories.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 23%, Interactive Fiction 19.5%, Emotional 17.3%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Story Rich 11.1%
- #42 Pieces
71% match6 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Daniel ArreolaPub: Prism Inc.
Windows
Pieces is about trying to understand yourself and who you are. You explore emotions, identify feelings and come to understand their meaning. Choose how you react, and see it shape who you become.
Why similar: Cozy 27.1%, Hand-drawn 20.6%, Emotional 12%, Story Rich 11.1%, Interactive Fiction 8.9%
- #43 The Blue Cat
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Devcats
Windows · Linux
A little girl finds a cat and learns about love and compassion.
Why similar: Cozy 25.2%, Emotional 17.3%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%, JRPG 9.9%
- #44 Froggy Brews
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Komodo Range Studio
Windows
Froggy Brews is a cozy narrative adventure, where every cup of tea tells a story. Play as a tea-loving frog returning to your old neighborhood that has changed over time. Brew tea for villagers, uncover heartfelt stories, and rediscover your place in this world.
Why similar: Cozy 31.4%, Emotional 18.7%, Exploration 9.1%, Story Rich 9.1%, Interactive Fiction 8.8%
- #45 Grimm's Hollow
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 14,554 reviews2019
Dev: ghosthunter
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
Why similar: Turn-Based 30.3%, RPG 13.8%, Story Rich 13%, Emotional 10.4%, Female Protagonist 7.3%
- #46 Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings DX
70% matchVery Positive91% of 424 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 41.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
The definitive edition of the Atelier "Mysterious" series at a new price, with brand new content and various DLCs! "Atelier Lydie & Suelle" is the 3rd instalment: after discovering a mysterious painting, Lydie & Suelle get closer to their dream of running the best atelier.
Why similar: Turn-Based 20.3%, JRPG 16.1%, RPG 15.8%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Emotional 10.4%
- #47 Atelier Totori ~The Adventurer of Arland~ DX
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 398 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 55.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The second release in the Arland series. In a search for her missing mother, Totori tours the world of Arland as an adventurer accompanied by her friends. Use Synthesis, Explore, and Battle to fulfil requests, raise her rank as an adventurer and venture into brand new lands.
Why similar: Turn-Based 25.5%, JRPG 13.1%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Emotional 9.8%, RPG 9.6%
- #48 The Bear - A Story from the World of Gra
68% matchVery Positive100% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: Mucks! Games
Windows
Home is where the stars are. An interactive bedtime story, for anyone who needs one. Take the bear and the little one on a deeply meaningful journey, as you experience stories of togetherness, of letting go and of finding a place you belong.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.6%, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Cozy 14.2%, Story Rich 13.9%, Emotional 12.1%
- #49 Epiphany City
69% matchVery Positive90% of 290 reviews2022
Dev: Cameron LadjevardiPub: Big Shield Games
Windows · Mac
Use magical picture frames to manipulate the world around you in mind-bending ways. Turn paintings to life, change time, & re-imagine objects to suit your needs. Follow Lily, a girl who's lost all hope, as she steals powers from the strongest superhero, leaving it up to her to save the world.
Why similar: Emotional 20.9%, Hand-drawn 17.8%, Story Rich 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Exploration 8.7%
- #50 (You're Not) Welcome to Rennville
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Distant Dimensions
Windows
(You're Not) Welcome to Rennville is a cozy, pixel art platformer with an emotional dialogue-driven story. Explore the town of Rennville and it's surroundings, complete mini games, and talk to quirky characters, on a sentimental journey filled with humor and heart.
Why similar: Cozy 36.5%, Platformer 15.6%, Emotional 15.3%, Story Rich 8.3%, Exploration 7.2%
- #51 Whisper of a Rose
71% matchMixed51% of 99 reviews2014
Dev: RosePortal GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Melrose is trapped in a life of hardship. She can find no one who understands her. To cope with her sorrow, Melrose turns to her imagination. Sadly, dreams must end... But not today. Melrose is about to meet her godmother and discover that the land in her dreams is real and in trouble.
Why similar: Turn-Based 35.4%, JRPG 13.3%, Story Rich 10.2%, RPG 10%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
- #52 凯尔文 - Kelvin And The Chateau
69% matchVery Positive89% of 506 reviews2021
Dev: Forgotten
Windows
My home was destroyed by a fire, and only my mother and I survived. Why me? After leaving his control-freak mother, Kelvin made a few friends and seemed to have a new answer to this question. However, his friends sometimes hide something from him.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 24.8%, RPG 18.9%, JRPG 13.6%, Emotional 12.9%, Story Rich 12.7%
- #53 Beat Brush: Draw music
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kesha Games
Windows
Nothing to see here. Just a Steam page for a game where you draw music
Why similar: Cozy 41.1%, Hand-drawn 16.7%, Story Rich 8.2%, Female Protagonist 7.6%, Inventory Management 6.7%
- #54 Forgotlings
67% matchVery Positive84% of 67 reviews2026
Dev: Throughline GamesPub: Hitcents
Windows
Award-winning cinematic narrative adventure set in a hand-drawn world of living forgotten objects. Lead Fig and the crew of the Volare through a story of identity, unity, and survival—where diplomacy, difficult choices, and moments of action shape the fate of five divided tribes.
Why similar: Emotional 19.3%, Hand-drawn 18.1%, Story Rich 10.4%, Platformer 10.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%
- #55 Solstride
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Playing Mantis Studio UG
Windows
Solstride is a casual story-rich roguelike where you journey through seasonal biomes with your animal companions. Together, rebuild a cozy sanctuary, uncover hidden truths, and find humanity in shared connections. Every bond tells a story; what will yours say?
Why similar: Turn-Based 32.7%, Hand-drawn 14.2%, Story Rich 11%, RPG 9.5%, Exploration 7.3%
- #56 Irene. The Window
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Right Words
Windows
Reconnect with an old friend. Discuss your daily lives, past loves, and talking snakes. Get up and do things in real life because she asks you to. Become closer and stay until the very end.
Why similar: Cozy 35.2%, Emotional 14.9%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.6%
- #57 HipWitch
67% matchVery Positive92% of 148 reviews2022
Dev: Studio Hip Sword
Windows · Mac
HipWitch is a chill puzzle game that invites you to explore a beautiful nature reserve. Play as Prom, a young witch helping a cast of quirky characters. Use a variety of spells, and the power of 90s dial-up internet to solve the tasks ahead!
Why similar: Hand-drawn 26.9%, Emotional 16.3%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Story Rich 13.2%, Exploration 12%
- #58 Reviver
65% matchVery Positive93% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: Cotton Game
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A narrative puzzle game with themes of love, fate and time. Follow the life stories of the two main characters and influence their destinies through interactions and choices. The game combines hand-drawn style and an immersive interactive experience to explore a profound journey of love and choice.
Why similar: Cozy 35.2%, Hand-drawn 18%, Emotional 15%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Story Rich 7.5%