- #1 Röki
97% matchVery Positive89% of 3,154 reviews2020
Dev: Polygon TreehousePub: United Label
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.
Why similar: Mythology 29%, Third Person 14.4%, Fantasy 10%, Puzzle 9.6%, Story Rich 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This adventure game draws heavily from Scandinavian folklore, featuring a heartfelt story and puzzle-solving in a snowy, atmospheric setting.
- #2 Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island
96% matchVery Positive93% of 130 reviews2024
Dev: Polygon TreehousePub: Whitethorn Games
Windows
You’re shipwrecked on a lost mythical island. As backpacker Alex, you must befriend the forgotten gods of Greek mythology and restore their memories. Explore the dynamic island and its story sandbox to build new friendships, solve the mystery and save the gods.
Why similar: Mythology 31.9%, Exploration 13.3%, Story Rich 11%, Puzzle 10.5%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploring a mysterious island and befriending gods from mythology, mirroring the core premise of Kari.
- #3 Spirit of the North
96% matchVery Positive84% of 6,371 reviews2020
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.3 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: Adventure 19.8%, Relaxing 16%, Exploration 14.7%, Indie 12.1%, Puzzle 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: You play as a fox in a beautiful world inspired by Icelandic landscapes and Norse folklore, focusing on exploration and environmental puzzles.
- #4 Skábma™ - Snowfall
95% matchVery Positive81% of 228 reviews2022
Dev: Red Stage EntertainmentPub: PID Games
Windows
The rhythm of nature is in danger! You are Áilu, a young Sámi whose ordinary reindeer herding day turns into an adventure. Learn the old ways of the Noaidis, Sámi Healers. Harness the powers of the Noaidi Drum and the Familiar Spirits to fight against a disorder spreading across the land!
Why similar: Mythology 46.4%, Story Rich 10.8%, Adventure 10.4%, Exploration 8.6%, Puzzle 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: An adventure game deeply rooted in indigenous Sámi mythology, emphasizing exploration and storytelling in a cold, mystical environment.
- #5 The Last Campfire
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 19,361 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: Puzzle 20%, Relaxing 19.6%, Fantasy 14.9%, Story Rich 14.3%, Adventure 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A poignant, puzzle-filled journey that captures the same cozy, contemplative, and story-rich feel found in Kari.
- #6 RiME
94% matchVery Positive90% of 5,170 reviews2017
Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Grey Box
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.
Why similar: Exploration 21.1%, Puzzle 19.5%, Adventure 13.4%, Fantasy 12%, Relaxing 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful third-person adventure that relies on environmental puzzles and exploration to tell a wordless, emotional story.
- #7 Beasts of Maravilla Island
93% matchVery Positive87% of 505 reviews2021
Dev: Banana Bird Studios, LLCPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 8.8 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: Third Person 18.1%, Exploration 14.9%, Relaxing 13.3%, Puzzle 12.1%, Magic 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing 3D exploration game where you document magical creatures, emphasizing discovery and puzzle-solving over combat.
- #8 Omno
91% matchVery Positive92% of 2,742 reviews2021
Dev: Studio InkyfoxPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.
Why similar: Third Person 18.7%, Relaxing 15.9%, Exploration 14.1%, Magic 13.7%, Puzzle 11%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person journey through ancient, atmospheric lands filled with puzzles and gentle creatures, perfect for fans of Kari's exploration.
- #9 Kredolis
92% matchMixed56% of 90 reviews2022
Dev: Pharos Interactive
Windows
You find yourself shipwrecked on a beautiful unsunken island that was once part of Atlantis. Explore the mysteries of the island, and solve unique puzzles to enter the sunken lighthouse into the depths of Atlantis.
Why similar: Mythology 27.3%, Exploration 13.3%, Puzzle 12.3%, Story Rich 9.6%, Adventure 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person adventure game centered on solving intricate puzzles while exploring a mysterious, colorful island.
- #10 Aspire: Ina's Tale
91% matchVery Positive83% of 427 reviews2021
Dev: Wondernaut StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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: Story Rich 17.2%, Puzzle 17%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Exploration 15.1%, Adventure 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, atmospheric puzzle-platformer that features a strong female protagonist and a focus on environmental storytelling.
- #11 Sable
90% matchVery Positive86% of 6,278 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: Exploration 20%, Relaxing 19.5%, Story Rich 16.7%, Puzzle 14.6%, Female Protagonist 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a vast, combat-free open world focused on exploration, climbing, and solving environmental puzzles at a relaxing pace.
- #12 A Short Hike
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,017 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Why similar: Relaxing 29.4%, Exploration 27.3%, Adventure 13.6%, Indie 9.5%, Female Protagonist 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential cozy exploration game that encourages you to wander at your own pace and discover secrets in a beautiful, stylized world.
- #13 Mika and The Witch's Mountain
88% matchVery Positive88% of 1,121 reviews2025
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 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: Magic 20.5%, Relaxing 16.5%, Exploration 14.4%, Fantasy 10%, Female Protagonist 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, flight-based adventure game that emphasizes exploration and helping others in a charming, vibrant world.
- #14 Sumire
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 932 reviews2021
Dev: GameTomo TeamPub: GameTomo Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
One Day, One Life. Sumire is a magical narrative adventure about choices made, and dreams lost and found. Embark on a mysterious journey to help Sumire achieve her deepest wishes, before the day ends and the sky turns to twilight.
Why similar: Visual Novel 13.2%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Relaxing 12.1%, Magic 11.8%, Exploration 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy, interactive fiction game that encourages exploration and meaningful choices in a beautiful, hand-drawn world.
- #15 Lake Ridden
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 291 reviews2018
Dev: Midnight Hub
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Lake Ridden is a story-driven, first-person puzzle game! A cozy supernatural adventure where you unravel a mysterious past, trying to find your sister. Luckily, you are not alone...
Why similar: Adventure 28.7%, Puzzle 27.5%, Indie 19.2%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Walking Simulator 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven puzzle game that captures a similar sense of mystery and exploration in a beautiful, atmospheric setting.
- #16 Arise: A Simple Story
86% matchVery Positive92% of 3,047 reviews2020
Dev: Piccolo StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 3.5 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: Relaxing 21.5%, Exploration 19.4%, Third Person 17.5%, Story Rich 15.4%, Adventure 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning game that uses time-manipulation mechanics to solve puzzles and tell a deeply emotional, narrative-rich story.
- #17 Summer in Mara
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,162 reviews2020
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.3 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: Relaxing 21.3%, Exploration 17.1%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Crafting 15.4%, Fantasy 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing life-sim and adventure game that focuses on exploration and helping others across a vast, beautiful archipelago.
- #18 Mutazione
85% matchVery Positive95% of 1,374 reviews2019
Dev: Die Gute FabrikPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A mutant soap opera where small-town gossip meets the supernatural. Explore the Mutazione community as Kai as she cares for her ailing grandfather. Discover magical gardens, new friends & old secrets. They can survive an apocalyptic meteor strike, but can they survive their small-town drama?
Why similar: Relaxing 20.9%, Interactive Fiction 17.9%, Story Rich 14.9%, Exploration 13.5%, Walking Simulator 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich, relaxing game that focuses on building relationships and exploring a unique, atmospheric environment.
- #19 What Never Was
83% matchVery Positive95% of 5,079 reviews2019
Dev: Acke Hallgren
Windows · Mac · Linux
What Never Was is a short, story-driven first-person game focused on exploration and puzzle-solving about Sarah, having to shoulder the arduous task of clearing out her grandfathers attic, and soon finds that not everything about the attic is what it seems.
Why similar: Puzzle 15.6%, Story Rich 13.2%, Exploration 11.1%, Adventure 10.2%, Relaxing 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A short, story-rich adventure game that focuses on environmental storytelling and light puzzle-solving.
- #20 Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature
82% 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: Third Person 16.7%, Magic 13.5%, Relaxing 13.1%, Exploration 11.9%, Fantasy 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D exploration game that focuses on a cute, peaceful journey through nature-filled environments.
- #21 Ankora: Lost Days
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 165 reviews2022
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Discover the wild planet Ankora and explore freely around this mysterious world full of promise and danger. Craft different tools, build structures and terraform yourself a new home in this cute-as-heck survival game.
Why similar: Visual Novel 16.9%, Relaxing 15.4%, Exploration 14%, Story Rich 10.9%, Crafting 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful, nature-focused adventure game that emphasizes exploration and survival in a cute, stylized environment.
- #22 ILA: A Frosty Glide
81% matchVery Positive99% of 135 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: Magic 17%, Relaxing 14.4%, Exploration 14%, Fantasy 13.1%, Puzzle 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, 3D exploration game that features puzzle-solving and movement-based mechanics in a snowy setting.
- #23 The Wild Eternal
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 173 reviews2017
Dev: Ilsanjo
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Get lost beneath the fog in The Wild Eternal, a reflective first-person exploration game. Embark on a meditative journey to heal the scars of your past. Can you escape the cycle of reincarnation?
Why similar: Exploration 17.3%, Relaxing 15.2%, Adventure 14.7%, Story Rich 13.4%, Female Protagonist 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, third-person exploration game that deals with themes of life and death in a mystical, nature-filled world.
- #24 HipWitch
81% matchVery Positive93% of 146 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: Exploration 18%, Story Rich 16.1%, Relaxing 15.2%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Adventure 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn, story-rich adventure that emphasizes exploration and character interaction in a charming world.
- #25 Gaucho and the Grassland
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 516 reviews2025
Dev: Epopeia Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.5 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: Third Person 19%, Relaxing 18.7%, Crafting 16.7%, Exploration 12.1%, Story Rich 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy simulation and adventure game that emphasizes exploration and nature in a vibrant, colorful world.
- #26 Runo
79% matchVery Positive92% of 570 reviews2021
Dev: runogamePub: Srsface Studios
Windows
A walking simulator about dear memories, overcoming obstacles, and finding your path. Experience a story inspired by finno-karelian folklore.
Why similar: Exploration 20.5%, Magic 16.5%, Story Rich 14.6%, Walking Simulator 14.4%, Dialogue Heavy 12%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, story-rich walking simulator that focuses on exploration and discovery in a quiet, contemplative world.
- #27 Light of Alariya
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 325 reviews2023
Dev: SMU Guildhall
Windows
Light of Alariya is an open-world, third-person, exploration puzzle game in which you traverse ancient alien temples and ruins to restore the power of the stars and awaken your sleeping civilization.
Why similar: Third Person 19.9%, Relaxing 15.9%, Exploration 15.2%, Puzzle 12.7%, Story Rich 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused puzzle game that invites you to uncover the secrets of a beautiful, alien world.
- #28 Cloudy Valley
78% 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: Exploration 21.4%, Relaxing 21.3%, Adventure 13%, Third Person 11.6%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, indie adventure game that focuses on exploration and discovery in a cute, stylized valley.
- #29 Through the Woods
80% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,669 reviews2016
Dev: AntagonistPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Through the Woods is a third-person Norse horror adventure set in a forest on the western shores of Norway that tells the story of a mother and her missing son.
Why similar: Mythology 37.7%, Third Person 16.8%, Adventure 10.4%, Exploration 7.1%, Story Rich 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person adventure game that utilizes Norse mythology to build a tense, story-rich experience.
- #30 Heart Of Altai
77% matchVery Positive85% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: Antelus Games
Windows
Heart of Altai is an exciting story about the adventures of blogger Arina Demidova, searching for a lost city in the Altai Republic. During the trek, she realises that her fate is closely linked to the ultimate goal of this dangerous and mysterious expedition.
Why similar: Mythology 30.9%, Relaxing 11.6%, Exploration 11.6%, Story Rich 9.2%, Puzzle 9.2%
- #31 Near-Mage
76% matchVery Positive91% of 230 reviews2025
Dev: Stuck In Attic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Attend a magic school, learn spells, and explore a folklore-rich Transylvania in this hand-crafted narrative adventure.
Why similar: Visual Novel 13.9%, Magic 12.7%, Third Person 12.6%, Fantasy 11.2%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #32 OPUS: Prism Peak
73% matchVery Positive93% of 1,006 reviews2026
Dev: SIGONO INC.Pub: SHUEISHA GAMES
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
OPUS: Prism Peak is a narrative adventure where you play as a weary photographer stranded in the Dusklands, traveling with a girl who's lost her memories. Together, you'll uncover the mysteries of this land through your camera and find your way home.
Why similar: Visual Novel 16.3%, Exploration 15.5%, Relaxing 13.9%, Story Rich 13%, Puzzle 12.3%
- #33 Jivana
75% matchVery Positive91% of 698 reviews2022
Dev: Team JivanaPub: Rubika Supinfogame
Windows
Jivana is a story-driven adventure game. Embody Aelis, a water priestess who uses her powers to open the path for her community, forced to flee after the appearance of a huge cataclysm. Explore the enchanting landscapes of Jivana, use your ability to manipulate water and lead your people to safety.
Why similar: Third Person 19.8%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Exploration 16.1%, Adventure 11%, Magic 10.6%
- #34 Mira
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 64 reviews2020
Dev: Too Husky
Windows
Mira is a Slavic-themed visual novel with adventure game elements. The gameplay has a strong emphasis on art, atmosphere, and story. Discover your destiny by walking into Navia, a magical land hidden from the eyes of mortals, and decide on its fate.
Why similar: Mythology 30.3%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Fantasy 11.3%, Puzzle 8.9%, Magic 8.5%
- #35 Book of Travels
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,126 reviews2021
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Ready your pack, grab your walking stick and step into a world of mystery. Craft your character and immerse yourself in the enchanted lands of Braided Shore.
Why similar: Relaxing 24.5%, Magic 18.7%, Exploration 15%, Fantasy 14.6%, Walking Simulator 11.5%
- #36 Raji: An Ancient Epic
74% matchVery Positive82% of 2,744 reviews2020
Dev: Nodding Heads Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action-adventure game set in ancient India. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion of the human realm. Her destiny? To rescue her younger brother and face the demon lord Mahabalasura.
Why similar: Mythology 34.8%, Relaxing 14.5%, Exploration 10.8%, Fantasy 10.3%, Female Protagonist 7.5%
- #37 Albatroz
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 84 reviews2024
Dev: Among GiantsPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Albatroz is a backpacking adventure RPG that will take you through majestic landscapes in search of your lost sibling. A tale about knowing when to let go and start over.
Why similar: Exploration 27.2%, Third Person 20.3%, Relaxing 14.7%, Walking Simulator 12%, Female Protagonist 11.9%
- #38 Everholm
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 365 reviews2024
Dev: Chonky LoafPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Lilly was spirited away to a mysterious island. As her memories fade, everyone seems to know her and her quest for her missing sister. It’s time to establish a homestead, meet your friendly Everfolks, then learn their secrets and solve the mystery of Everholm, in this open-ended minimalist RPG!
Why similar: Exploration 24.4%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Fantasy 13.7%, Relaxing 13.3%, Casual 10.9%
- #39 The Frosts: First Ones
74% matchVery Positive89% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: Ivan Sukhanov
Windows
An adventure about searching for a missing hunter and meeting with alien beings! Explore wild nature, climb on a rock, lure out a boar, meet a wolf, survive in a rockfall. Heal a deer and trick a creature! Meet the Unknown and find mystery!
Why similar: Third Person 17.5%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Exploration 12.6%, Story Rich 12%, Fantasy 11.3%
- #40 Drizzlepath: Genie
76% matchMixed59% of 204 reviews2016
Dev: Tonguç Bodur
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Walk as Lula, on the path you choose, as she journeys to discover the meaning of the Genie and fulfill her destiny.
Why similar: Exploration 15.7%, Relaxing 14.3%, Story Rich 11.1%, Walking Simulator 10%, Adventure 9.8%
- #41 Wytchwood
71% matchVery Positive93% of 4,661 reviews2021
Dev: Alientrap
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Wytchwood is a crafting adventure game set in a land of gothic fables and fairytales. As the old witch of the woods, explore a strange countryside, collect magic ingredients, brew sorcerous spells, and pass judgement upon a capricious cast of characters.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 19.7%, Magic 14.3%, Crafting 13.1%, Exploration 11.8%, Fantasy 10.8%
- #42 Anturi
71% matchVery Positive86% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Spore Games
Windows
As Wikku, embark on a search for your missing father in the unknown world of Anturi. Explore the islands and help the inhabitants. Also gather information about your father's fate. Improve your skills to better combat the unknown dangers.
Why similar: Relaxing 19.3%, Third Person 19.1%, Exploration 15.7%, Puzzle 15%, Fantasy 11.4%
- #43 Cat Island Petrichor
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 89 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: Third Person 25.1%, Exploration 19.2%, Story Rich 12.8%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Adventure 11.6%
- #44 The Last Shores
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 75 reviews2025
Dev: Black Frog Studio
Windows
🌿 The Last Shores is a chill solar-punk adventure. Clean, explore, and uncover the secrets of a forgotten island while restoring its lost harmony. 🏝️✨
Why similar: Third Person 24.3%, Exploration 18.7%, Relaxing 17.4%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Story Rich 10.8%
- #45 SCARF
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 329 reviews2021
Dev: Uprising StudiosPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Scarf is an atmospheric and emotional journey about what it means to be a hero. An adventure game mixing puzzles and 3D platforms. Explore beautifully crafted worlds and discover your true destiny with the help of a dragon-shaped scarf.
Why similar: Third Person 16.6%, Magic 14.5%, Relaxing 13.1%, Exploration 12.2%, Puzzle 10.4%
- #46 NAIAD
69% matchVery Positive94% of 649 reviews2024
Dev: HiWarp
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Immerse yourself in a relaxing, minimalist and colorful adventure. Flow with Naiad across a mysterious river and interact with its fauna and flora to discover little secrets. Enjoy a wholesome experience with an original and dreamy visual style.
Why similar: Exploration 21.8%, Puzzle 18.3%, Relaxing 16.3%, Fantasy 15%, Adventure 13.7%
- #47 Call of the Sea
70% matchVery Positive88% of 6,069 reviews2020
Dev: Out of the Blue GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.
Why similar: Puzzle 19.3%, Story Rich 16.4%, Exploration 13.8%, Adventure 12.6%, Female Protagonist 12.2%
- #48 Carto
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,210 reviews2020
Dev: Sunhead GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family.
Why similar: Relaxing 19.5%, Exploration 17.5%, Puzzle 16.2%, Story Rich 13.8%, Female Protagonist 10.1%
- #49 Trikaya
70% matchVery Positive85% of 356 reviews2021
Dev: SMU Guildhall
Windows
Trikaya is an atmospheric first-person puzzle game where the player explores a long-forgotten temple and pieces together a mighty and mysterious artifact to master Wind, Earth, and Fire magic to solve puzzles and uncover the intriguing history of the extraordinary artifact.
Why similar: Puzzle 18.8%, Exploration 14.8%, Relaxing 12.4%, Magic 12.3%, Fantasy 9.3%
- #50 The Hunting God
72% matchMixed67% of 166 reviews2017
Dev: Tonguç Bodur
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The Hunting God is a short walking simulator in which you play as Nodens the hunting god and listen to what he has been through accompanied by a white wolf named Draiochta.
Why similar: Relaxing 20.6%, Mythology 20.4%, Exploration 13.9%, Adventure 11.8%, Walking Simulator 11.5%
- #51 The End of the Sun: Prologue
67% matchVery Positive95% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: The End of the Sun TeamPub: The End of the Sun Forge
Windows
The End of the Sun: Prologue is a first-person, story-driven mystery adventure set in a Slavic fantasy world. As the ashter, a sage sorcerer gifted with the ability to travel in time, you come to a mysterious village where the line between myth and reality begins to fade perilously.
Why similar: Mythology 25%, Exploration 12%, Story Rich 10.5%, Relaxing 9.8%, Puzzle 9.7%
- #52 AER Memories of Old
69% matchVery Positive86% of 7,667 reviews2017
Dev: Forgotten KeyPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.
Why similar: Exploration 20.5%, Relaxing 18.9%, Adventure 13.7%, Third Person 12.6%, Female Protagonist 8.7%
- #53 Wanderstop
65% matchVery Positive93% of 3,011 reviews2025
Dev: Ivy RoadPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
From the creator of The Stanley Parable and The Beginner’s Guide comes Wanderstop, a narrative-centric cozy game about change and tea.
Why similar: Third Person 19%, Crafting 13.9%, Adventure 13.6%, Story Rich 13.6%, Fantasy 13.1%
- #54 The Frostrune
69% matchVery Positive92% of 362 reviews2017
Dev: Grimnir MediaPub: Snow Cannon Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Unravel a mystery inspired by Viking myth and legend in The Frostrune, a classic point-and-click adventure based on historically accurate Norse culture and environments.
Why similar: Mythology 60.5%, Adventure 20.9%, Story Rich 10.6%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
- #55 Arid
67% matchVery Positive87% of 1,945 reviews2021
Dev: Sad Viscacha StudioPub: Breda University of Applied Sciences
Windows
Discover the mysteries of the Atacama, explore the abandoned mining networks, evade the scorching sun and survive the environment in one of the most arid place in the world. Arid is a FREE survival game made by students from Breda University.
Why similar: Crafting 33.2%, Exploration 30.9%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, 3D 12.7%, Singleplayer 7%
- #56 Dungeons of Hinterberg
64% matchVery Positive94% of 3,159 reviews2024
Dev: Microbird GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Discover the magic and lore of the Alps in this acclaimed Action Adventure. Forge relationships with locals to help you solve puzzles, battle monsters and uncover secrets of the legendary Dungeons of Hinterberg!
Why similar: Relaxing 17%, Magic 14.7%, Exploration 14.2%, Puzzle 12.3%, Story Rich 10%
- #57 Ghost on the Shore
67% matchVery Positive84% of 216 reviews2022
Dev: like CharliePub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac
An exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the island's tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Riley's fate.
Why similar: Exploration 23.6%, Story Rich 19.4%, Adventure 14.4%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Female Protagonist 10.4%
- #58 Under The Island
63% matchVery Positive93% of 459 reviews2026
Dev: Slime King GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.
Why similar: Exploration 26.1%, Puzzle 21.4%, Fantasy 18.1%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Adventure 10.5%
- #59 Eastshade
66% matchVery Positive89% of 5,408 reviews2019
Dev: Eastshade Studios
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Visit cities, scale summits, unearth mysteries, and discover forgotten places!
Why similar: Relaxing 17.3%, Fantasy 15.8%, Exploration 15.7%, Crafting 14.9%, Story Rich 12.5%