- #1 Neva
97% matchVery Positive94% of 9,904 reviews2024
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.
Why similar: Emotional 29.1%, Female Protagonist 13%, Nature 12.6%, Adventure 11%, Puzzle 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a powerful, emotional bond between a woman and a wolf cub set against a stunning, hand-drawn backdrop.
- #2 Farewell North
96% matchVery Positive95% of 618 reviews2024
Dev: Kyle BanksPub: Mooneye Studios
Windows · Mac
Play as a border collie and restore color to your human’s world in an atmospheric journey through the northern isles of Scotland. Explore land and sea, uncover hidden paths, herd animals and free wildlife to bring color back to her world, while revealing an emotional story about saying farewell.
Why similar: Dogs 52% ★, Emotional 10.1%, Nature 5.9%, Relaxing 5.2%, Family Friendly 5%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure where you play as a border collie helping your owner navigate a beautiful, emotional landscape.
- #3 LOST EMBER
96% matchVery Positive88% of 5,172 reviews2019
Dev: Mooneye Studios
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.
Why similar: Dogs 35.1% ★, Wholesome 18.5% ★, Emotional 9.1%, Nature 5.6%, Relaxing 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Allows you to inhabit various animals to explore a ruined world, capturing the same sense of discovery and animal-centric gameplay.
- #4 Spirit of the North
95% 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: Relaxing 25.3%, Adventure 25.1%, Exploration 20.1%, Puzzle 15.1%, Casual 14.4%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person adventure game where you play as a fox spirit, focusing on exploration and environmental storytelling without dialogue.
- #5 Hello Goodboy
94% matchVery Positive88% of 153 reviews2023
Dev: Rolling Glory JamPub: indie.io
Windows
A lost soul and his dog set out on an otherworldly trek through the afterlife in this wholesome, non-linear adventure game. Pass into the world beyond, perform acts of kindness for other souls, and mend mistakes from a forgotten past life - all with a very good boy by your side!
Why similar: Dogs 52.8% ★, Wholesome 17.3% ★, Emotional 6.2%, Relaxing 4.3%, Family Friendly 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, narrative-driven adventure featuring a dog companion that explores themes of life, death, and moving on.
- #6 Dordogne
94% matchVery Positive92% of 1,531 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: Wholesome 27% ★, Emotional 11.7%, Hand-drawn 8.1%, Family Friendly 6.6%, Nature 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A beautifully hand-painted narrative game that captures the warmth and nostalgia of childhood memories.
- #7 A Short Hike
93% 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 22.6%, Exploration 18.2%, Cute 14.9%, Nature 14%, Family Friendly 10%
Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of wholesome, emotional exploration that focuses on the simple joy of discovery and movement.
- #8 Stray
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 171,810 reviews2022
Dev: BlueTwelve StudioPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.
Why similar: Stealth 23.3%, Exploration 20.4%, Cute 19.4%, Puzzle 15.7%, Adventure 13.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a cat protagonist navigating a mysterious world, emphasizing stealth and exploration in a way that mirrors the animal perspective.
- #9 Carto
91% 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: Hand-drawn 15.1%, Relaxing 9.8%, Nature 9.4%, Family Friendly 9.2%, Cute 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, hand-drawn puzzle game where you manipulate the map to explore and help the characters you meet.
- #10 Tell Me Your Story
91% matchMostly Positive72% of 98 reviews2024
Dev: RedDeer.Games
Windows
Uncover Grandma Rose’s extraordinary stories along with Amelia, all hidden in multiple cozy puzzles spread around the world. Dive into globetrotter adventures, discover granny’s treasures, and relax along the way.
Why similar: Dogs 46.9% ★, Wholesome 16.4% ★, Emotional 7.5%, Hand-drawn 5.9%, Hidden Object 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, puzzle-focused narrative game that highlights the beauty of storytelling and emotional connection.
- #11 Okami HD
90% matchVery Positive92% of 10,537 reviews2017
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.
Why similar: Dogs 23.8% ★, Story Rich 21.2%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Stylized 14.6%, Adventure 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure with a distinct hand-drawn art style where you play as a wolf deity, blending exploration with puzzle-solving.
- #12 My Little Puppy
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,352 reviews2025
Dev: Dreamotion Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
"There is a saying that when you depart from this world, the dog who went ahead will warmly welcome you." While spending time in dog heaven, Bong-gu the Welsh Corgi suddenly catches his dad's scent. Now, he embarks on a journey to meet his dad. Will Bong-gu be able to see his dad again?
Why similar: Dogs 61.9% ★, Emotional 9.1%, Nature 4.7%, Story Rich 4%, Stylized 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A heartwarming adventure game centered on the bond between a child and their puppy in a colorful world.
- #13 GRIS
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 94,608 reviews2018
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 24.6%, Female Protagonist 22.9%, Relaxing 14.6%, Story Rich 10.2%, Puzzle 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A visually breathtaking, hand-drawn platformer that explores themes of grief and emotional growth through its art and music.
- #14 Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
89% matchVery Positive94% of 41,228 reviews2013
Dev: Starbreeze Studios ABPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.
Why similar: Emotional 41.1%, Story Rich 22.4%, Adventure 18%, Puzzle 15.2%, Casual 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply moving narrative-driven adventure that relies on the cooperation between two characters to solve environmental puzzles.
- #15 Lonesome Village
88% matchMostly Positive76% of 234 reviews2022
Dev: Ogre Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Relaxing puzzle-solving and life-sim meet in a cozy, no-combat, coyote adventure. Uncover the mysterious, magical past of Lonesome Village and save this town from the hands of evil.
Why similar: Wholesome 45.2% ★, Relaxing 11.4%, Family Friendly 10%, Exploration 9.9%, Puzzle 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines cozy life-sim elements with puzzle-solving and adventure in a charming, hand-drawn world.
- #16 Stick to the Plan
86% matchVery Positive97% of 152 reviews2023
Dev: Dead Pixel Tales
Windows
In this game you can't pet the dog... because YOU are the dog! A relaxing and charming puzzle game about Roberto, a dog who really loves loooooooong sticks with a plan in mind.
Why similar: Dogs 51.6% ★, Wholesome 15.6% ★, Emotional 7.5%, Hand-drawn 6.4%, Family Friendly 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, dog-themed puzzle game that focuses on clever movement and satisfying mechanics.
- #17 Howloween Hero
86% matchVery Positive97% of 65 reviews2021
Dev: Gossamer Games
Windows · Mac
A spooky trick-or-treat adventure about a mischievous puppy on a mission to score the evening's best candy. Create your costume, explore the neighborhood, and help your friends track down a menacing monster to save Halloween.
Why similar: Dogs 57.8% ★, Wholesome 18.7% ★, Relaxing 3.3%, Cute 3.2%, Family Friendly 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, dog-focused adventure that emphasizes exploration and wholesome, funny interactions.
- #18 SEASON: A letter to the future
85% matchVery Positive93% of 2,024 reviews2023
Dev: Scavengers Studio
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Leave home for the first time to collect memories before a mysterious cataclysm washes everything away. Ride, record, meet people, and unravel the strange world around you in this third-person meditative exploration game.
Why similar: Emotional 21.7%, Relaxing 13.6%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Stylized 11.6%, Nature 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A meditative exploration game that focuses on documenting a beautiful, vanishing world through photography and sound.
- #19 A Corgi's Cozy Hike
84% matchVery Positive100% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Scalisco
Windows
EmBARK on a therapeutic adventure alone or with a friend. Collect Corgi Butt Power to climb, soar, and prove stubby legs can't stop you! Relax and savor this bite-sized, open world while 10% of your purchase is donated to animal shelters.
Why similar: Dogs 39% ★, Wholesome 24.7% ★, Relaxing 8.6%, Family Friendly 8.3%, Exploration 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing 3D platformer that emphasizes exploration and the joy of playing as a dog.
- #20 DOGWALK
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,798 reviews2025
Dev: Blender Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 48 min≥1hr: 6%
Explore a hand-crafted winter forest as a big adorable dog and a little kid in tow. A short, free, open source project brought to you by Blender Studio.
Why similar: Dogs 40.7% ★, Wholesome 27.9% ★, Hand-drawn 7.5%, Exploration 5.7%, Relaxing 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A short, wholesome experience focused on the simple, relaxing joy of taking a dog for a walk.
- #21 Wandersong
84% matchVery Positive95% of 3,869 reviews2018
Dev: Wishes Ultd.Pub: Greg Lobanov
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A musical platforming adventure with an emotional story. Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around the world. Along the way you'll explore, solve puzzles, and meet a huge cast of characters!
Why similar: Emotional 32.3%, Story Rich 13.6%, Cute 10.6%, Colorful 9.9%, Family Friendly 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, wholesome adventure where you use music to interact with the world and solve puzzles.
- #22 Tinykin
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,149 reviews2022
Dev: SplashteamPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!
Why similar: Family Friendly 26.1%, Cute 18.9%, Story Rich 16.5%, Puzzle 16%, Exploration 14.2%
Why You'll Like It: A whimsical, wholesome exploration game where you collect tiny creatures to help you navigate a giant, stylized world.
- #23 Anxiety Puppy
80% matchVery Positive97% of 239 reviews2025
Dev: 小狗工作室Pub: Erabit
Windows
Anxiety Puppy is a 2D interactive narrative game that focuses on anxiety. In the game, anxiety is personified as a little puppy. Players will explore its story and try to coexist with it. Go find its traces and give it a hug.
Why similar: Dogs 29% ★, Emotional 22%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Cute 11.3%, Hand-drawn 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven adventure that tackles emotional themes through the lens of a cute, vulnerable protagonist.
- #24 Hidden Corgi Mansion
81% matchVery Positive93% of 239 reviews2024
Dev: Snkl Studio
Windows
Hidden Corgi Mansion - is a relaxing hidden object game. Explore an abandoned mansion in search of cute corgi puppies and collect toys so they have something to play with. Woof, woof! 🐶
Why similar: Dogs 56.2% ★, Wholesome 17.1% ★, Hidden Object 8%, Family Friendly 4.6%, Hand-drawn 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, dog-themed hidden-object game that provides a cozy, low-stress experience.
- #25 Shelter 2
83% matchVery Positive85% of 4,297 reviews2015
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
As a powerful Lynx, you will make your way through vast open landscapes. In the harsh tundra, you will raise and strengthen your cubs by mastering your skills for hunting prey. Do everything you can to prepare your little ones for the vicious entities dwelling in the wilderness.
Why similar: Emotional 21.2%, Stealth 20.5%, Nature 13%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Cute 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A poignant survival game where you play as a mother lynx protecting her cubs in a harsh, beautiful wilderness.
- #26 Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature
79% 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: Emotional 19.2%, Relaxing 12.6%, Family Friendly 12.3%, Stylized 10.7%, Exploration 10%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, exploration-heavy game that focuses on the beauty of nature and gentle, third-person movement.
- #27 Little Misfortune
81% matchVery Positive92% of 13,710 reviews2019
Dev: Killmonday Games AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.
Why similar: Story Rich 29.1%, Female Protagonist 25.9%, Cute 19.3%, Adventure 13.2%, Puzzle 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, hand-drawn narrative adventure that focuses on the emotional journey of a young girl.
- #28 Hidden Dogs: In the Dog House
77% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Admiral Egg Games
Windows
Find over 500 hidden dogs and items across 15 levels - all set in a charming English countryside village! Help Labby find his friends for a special mission in this cozy, hand-drawn hidden object adventure.
Why similar: Dogs 44.7% ★, Hidden Object 12.6%, Hand-drawn 10%, Relaxing 6.9%, Family Friendly 6.7%
- #29 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,995 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: Wholesome 40.3% ★, Nature 11.1%, Family Friendly 10.8%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Exploration 6.7%
- #30 TOEM: A Photo Adventure
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 10,910 reviews2021
Dev: Something We Made
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
Why similar: Wholesome 30.5% ★, Hidden Object 10.8%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Relaxing 7.5%, Family Friendly 7.1%
- #31 Lost and Found Co.
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,112 reviews2026
Dev: Bit Egg Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Lost and Found Co. is a hidden object adventure in a cozy and immersive world. Join a cast of lively characters on their epic journey across countless magical locations. Find lost items, solve puzzles, and help a tiny dragon regain her power!
Why similar: Wholesome 26.4% ★, Hidden Object 15%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Relaxing 8.5%, Family Friendly 8.2%
- #32 Asfalia: Panic at the Mansion
76% matchVery Positive100% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Funtomata
Windows · Mac
Step into a touching and whimsical universe. With Charlie and Lily, find lost puppies, solve fun puzzles, meet fascinating characters, and collect delightful stickers! A storybook-style game about friendship and courage, suitable for all ages.
Why similar: Dogs 33.2% ★, Wholesome 25.6% ★, Emotional 9.9%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Family Friendly 6.2%
- #33 Paper Trail
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 889 reviews2024
Dev: Newfangled Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure about leaving home, set in a foldable, paper world.
Why similar: Wholesome 33.1% ★, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Family Friendly 8.7%, Relaxing 8.1%, Stylized 7.8%
- #34 Little Friends: Puppy Island
76% matchVery Positive95% of 295 reviews2023
Dev: Big Blue BubblePub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Get ready for a pawsome puppy adventure in Little Friends: Puppy Island! Discover exciting locations, dig up hidden treasures, build and expand your holiday resort, and meet plenty of lovable little friends to care for on your very own un-paw-gettable, tropical island adventure!
Why similar: Dogs 51.6% ★, Family Friendly 10.8%, Exploration 6.8%, Colorful 6.1%, Building 5.9%
- #35 LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition
75% matchVery Positive83% of 92 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: Dogs 34.9% ★, Wholesome 18.2% ★, Emotional 9.9%, Nature 6.3%, Family Friendly 5.7%
- #36 The Companion
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 119 reviews2021
Dev: David FazzioPub: Studio 46
Windows
A cinematic gaming experience. Play as an animal in the spiritual realm. Explore a magical world. Collect Essence and find Artifacts. Journey across seven majestic landscapes and witness the emotional story of a family as they tackle the challenges ahead of them.
Why similar: Wholesome 47.7% ★, Relaxing 10.6%, Exploration 9.4%, Stylized 9.2%, Cute 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, atmospheric exploration game where you play as a spirit animal guiding a lost soul.
- #37 Adorable Adventures
72% matchVery Positive92% of 568 reviews2026
Dev: Wild Sheep StudioPub: PQube
Windows
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: Relaxing 19.2%, Exploration 15.1%, Cute 12.8%, Nature 12.5%, Emotional 11.6%
- #38 Whisker Wanderlust: The Wondrous Journey
73% matchVery Positive92% of 245 reviews2025
Dev: MEOW STORE GAMEPub: Gamersky Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Embark on a leisurely journey through a kitten's eyes, where the world blossoms into a realm of magical whimsy. Whisker Wanderlust is here! Help the mischievous kitten (who just shredded their human's 376th yarn ball) collect treasures from distant lands♥
Why similar: Wholesome 31% ★, Emotional 16.8%, Hidden Object 15.7%, Relaxing 9.2%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #39 Paws and Soul
79% matchMixed54% of 148 reviews2020
Dev: ELECTROSTALIN ENTERTAINMENT
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Paws and Soul: relaxing-adventure game about reincarnation. Turn yourself into a wolf, explore mysterious forests and reveal every secret of your past life!
Why similar: Hidden Object 15.8%, Family Friendly 14.7%, Relaxing 11.9%, Story Rich 11.6%, Exploration 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, story-rich adventure that explores the cycle of life through the eyes of a wolf.
- #40 Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,006 reviews2024
Dev: Hyper GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Join Snufkin in this musical adventure about restoring harmony and balance to Moominvalley, protecting it from the industrious Park Keeper.
Why similar: Wholesome 26.5% ★, Stealth 15%, Hidden Object 10.9%, Stylized 10.4%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #41 A Tiny Sticker Tale
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 622 reviews2023
Dev: Ogre Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 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: Wholesome 35% ★, Emotional 19%, Relaxing 9.6%, Family Friendly 8.8%, Exploration 7.3%
- #42 Restore Your Island
70% matchVery Positive82% of 1,153 reviews2026
Dev: Paiband Game Studio
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Heal a scarred island, rebuild habitats, play with your dog, design your sanctuary, and relax by the fire. Turn this broken, trash-filled island into a thriving sanctuary — one clean sweep at a time.
Why similar: Dogs 67.1% ★, Relaxing 7%, Exploration 5.5%, Family Friendly 5.1%, Cute 4.3%
- #43 Röki
73% 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: Emotional 25.2%, Nature 14.5%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Story Rich 12.1%, Puzzle 10.7%
- #44 In My Shadow
74% matchVery Positive81% of 70 reviews2021
Dev: PlaybaePub: Alcon Interactive Group
Windows
Play with shadows using your imagination to solve brain twisting platforming puzzles as you unfold a journey of loss, nostalgia and acceptance.
Why similar: Dogs 57.3% ★, Emotional 10.6%, Relaxing 6%, Female Protagonist 5.3%, Puzzle 4.9%
- #45 Gaucho and the Grassland
69% 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: Dogs 57.5% ★, Family Friendly 6.2%, Building 6.1%, Nature 6%, Relaxing 5.9%
- #46 Stars In The Trash
69% matchVery Positive98% of 368 reviews2024
Dev: Valhalla Cats
Windows
Stars in the Trash brings the magic of animated movie classics into a narrative-driven platformer that combines action, exploration and puzzles. Tired of feeling trapped at home, Moka, a spoiled cat decides to run away and seek adventure. Explore, make friends, fight, and escape from the kennelman.
Why similar: Dogs 29.3% ★, Wholesome 15.3% ★, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Family Friendly 8.2%, Emotional 7.7%
- #47 SIGNAL: Uncharted Lands
70% matchVery Positive98% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: HmarkaTeam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a journey with four adorable explorers! Uncover all the secrets of a post-apocalyptic world, meet the future inhabitants of Earth and enjoy plenty of Easter eggs. Your choices will shape the game's ending, so choose wisely! Or try a second playthrough to catch all the fun moments!
Why similar: Dogs 70.9% ★, Hidden Object 8.6%, Cute 4.5%, Family Friendly 4.3%, Colorful 3.4%
- #48 The Red Lantern
72% matchVery Positive82% of 1,225 reviews2021
Dev: Timberline StudioPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 46%
The Red Lantern is a narrative, dog sledding game about survival. You play as the Musher who, along with her team of 5 sled dogs, must find her way home. Care for your dogs, discover their stories, and learn how to navigate the unknowns of the Alaskan wilderness and prepare for your new life.
Why similar: Dogs 55.8% ★, Emotional 13%, Female Protagonist 7%, Relaxing 6.7%, Exploration 6.4%
- #49 Whisker Wanderlust: The Mosaic of Souls
69% matchVery Positive90% of 374 reviews2025
Dev: MEOW STORE GAMEPub: Gamersky Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Welcome to "Stray of Lost Cat", a story centered around a peculiar little feline. Follow the kitten's journey as it escapes the pursuit of "Meowdes" while collecting soul fragments, striving to reunite with its beloved owner.
Why similar: Wholesome 29% ★, Emotional 13.8%, Hidden Object 12.8%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Relaxing 7.6%
- #50 SANYA
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 215 reviews2024
Dev: helpnode
Windows · Mac
A playful narrative adventure about the warmth of fleeting childhood memories: about a little boy named Sanya, rescuing a stray puppy, making true friends, and engaging in many exciting adventures in a small town set in the achingly strange and nostalgic period of the 90s.
Why similar: Dogs 43.5% ★, Emotional 10.5%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Family Friendly 6.3%, Relaxing 5.8%
- #51 Loot Hound™
73% matchVery Positive85% of 93 reviews2015
Dev: Rhizome Games™
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A scavenger hunt with your dog, what will you find today? Loot Hound is a casual exploration game with elements of sim and strategy.
Why similar: Dogs 41% ★, Wholesome 26.7% ★, Nature 7.1%, Relaxing 6.4%, Exploration 4.9%
- #52 NAIAD
67% 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: Nature 14%, Exploration 13.1%, Cute 12%, Puzzle 11.7%, Family Friendly 11.4%
- #53 Beacon Pines
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,313 reviews2022
Dev: Hiding SpotPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.8 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: Emotional 26.9%, Hand-drawn 14.3%, Story Rich 12.1%, Exploration 11.3%, Relaxing 10.5%
- #54 Lost in Play
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,496 reviews2022
Dev: Happy Juice GamesPub: Joystick Ventures
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Solve puzzles, riddles, and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! Join Toto and Gal as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, the brother and sister must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.
Why similar: Wholesome 28.9% ★, Hand-drawn 17.9%, Family Friendly 12.4%, Story Rich 9.4%, Puzzle 8.6%
- #55 Bilkins' Folly
68% matchVery Positive90% of 99 reviews2023
Dev: WebbysoftPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Linux
Percy’s on a quest to find his missing relatives, and he needs your help! Join him and his beloved dog Drayton as they adventure through a series of unusual islands, solve puzzles to uncover valuable treasure, and bring to light the foreboding family secret buried beneath it all.
Why similar: Dogs 44.4% ★, Family Friendly 8.6%, Relaxing 8.3%, Exploration 7.8%, Story Rich 7.7%
- #56 Ogu and the Secret Forest
66% matchVery Positive94% of 2,040 reviews2024
Dev: Moonlab StudioPub: Sinkhole Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Explore the wonderful world with baby Ogu! 'Ogu and the Secret Forest' is a 2D adventure game with hand-drawn characters and various types of puzzles. Befriend bouncy characters and defeat strange creatures to unravel the mystery of the charming world.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 22.4%, Exploration 13.8%, Puzzle 13.4%, Nature 13.1%, Cute 12.9%
- #57 The Guardian of Nature
64% matchVery Positive93% of 88 reviews2026
Dev: Inlusio Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
«The Guardian of Nature» is a hand-drawn, size-changing adventure. Embark on a magical journey with botanist Henry, use your size-changing ability to explore nature in big and small and solve solarpunk puzzles to put nature back in order.
Why similar: Wholesome 21.5% ★, Hand-drawn 16.2%, Puzzle 10.4%, Family Friendly 8.9%, Colorful 7.5%
- #58 FIND ALL
67% matchVery Positive94% of 658 reviews2021
Dev: Very Very LITTLE Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 1.2 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Immerse yourself in an exciting adventure in Find All. You will have to explore the unique scenery of the city of the early last century. Look for hidden objects and color this mysterious painted world.
Why similar: Dogs 56.8% ★, Hidden Object 19%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Relaxing 5.3%, Puzzle 4.3%
- #59 Hollow Mind: The Lost Puppy
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 57 reviews2020
Dev: storkyproduct
Windows
A small puppy will have to fight with their fears and find all the positive memories, personified by soft toys, in completely different locations. Beautiful graphics, pleasant sounds, and interesting performance. Just relax and feel the atmosphere of adventure.
Why similar: Nature 40.1%, Cute 31.9%, Adventure 17.9%, Casual 10%
- #60 Blanc
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,406 reviews2023
Dev: Casus LudiPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Blanc is an artistic cooperative adventure that follows the journey of a wolf cub and a fawn stranded in a vast, snowy wilderness. They must come together in an unlikely partnership to find their families.
Why similar: Emotional 28.5%, Hand-drawn 19.8%, Relaxing 14.9%, Stylized 12.6%, Family Friendly 10.1%