- #1 Euphausia superba: The Antarctic Krill
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ruru Owl Interactive
Windows · Mac
Swim, let yourself carried with ocean currents, and search for phytoplankton alongside krill, a small crustacean. Guide a krill on a fascinating journey to reach the ice floe in this relaxing, interactive wildlife documentary.
Why similar: Underwater 49.7% ★, Cozy 11.5%, Relaxing 9.8%, Exploration 7.1%, Atmospheric 4.8%
- #2 Ocean Fish
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Dive into a peaceful underwater world as a small fish. Swim freely through beautiful corals, discover different fish, and escape into a relaxing experience inspired by the beauty of nature.
Why similar: Underwater 48.6% ★, Wholesome 15.9%, Relaxing 9%, Exploration 7.9%, Atmospheric 4.9%
- #3 Otterly Lost
96% matchVery Positive99% of 188 reviews2026
Dev: Soulworks Interactive
Windows
Swim, dive, and explore as a curious sea otter far from home. Meet charming animals, discover hidden places, use tools, and solve light challenges as you make your way back with your favorite rock by your side.
Why similar: Underwater 36.3% ★, Wholesome 16.4%, Cozy 15.7%, Relaxing 6.8%, Family Friendly 6.4%
- #4 Splash Divers
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tinymo GAMES
Windows
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable diving vacation! Break free from the limits of air supply and dive into the beauty of the ocean and its incredible marine life. Build your own personalized ocean encyclopedia, make friends with a diverse cast of dive buddies, and savor these moments of leisure.
Why similar: Underwater 33.5% ★, Wholesome 20.7%, Cozy 17.9%, Relaxing 8.1%, Exploration 6.3%
- #5 DRENCHED
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Softblock Studios
Windows · Mac
Drenched is a 3D exploration adventure where a burned-out artist, Brie, becomes a fish. Switch between two characters, and traverse two mirrored worlds to uncover her story. Splash puddles on the surface and blow bubbles underwater to explore, solve puzzles, and reconnect her past and present.
Why similar: Underwater 37% ★, Cozy 19.8%, Exploration 12.5%, Relaxing 10.9%, Adventure 7.4%
- #6 Broken Shell
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Foggy StudioPub: Aroko Game Studio
Windows
Broken Shell is a short, hand-drawn puzzle adventure about two hermit crabs searching for a place to call home. Explore a vibrant underwater world, solve gentle puzzles, and experience a heartfelt story told entirely without words.
Why similar: Underwater 25.5% ★, Wholesome 19%, Cozy 14.9%, Family Friendly 9.4%, Atmospheric 7.4%
- #7 ABZU
94% matchVery Positive93% of 27,678 reviews2016
Dev: Giant SquidPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
From the art director of Journey®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths.
Why similar: Underwater 52.5% ★, Relaxing 15%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Exploration 9.1%, Family Friendly 4%
- #8 The Frog Festival
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Toeterpad
Windows
Restore music and color to a cozy archipelago as a small frog, exploring instrument-themed islands and helping friendly frogs along the way.
Why similar: Wholesome 31%, Cozy 30.3%, Relaxing 13.5%, Exploration 12.7%, Cute 7.3%
- #9 Lemony Fresh
91% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: My Dog Zorro
Windows · Mac
You are a tiny lemon who cleans filthy spaces. Explore and restore a home with a warm, beating heart.
Why similar: Wholesome 27.5%, Cozy 26.6%, Relaxing 14%, Family Friendly 8.6%, Cute 6.6%
- #10 Diving Bear
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VaragtP
Windows
Play as a bear diving underwater to explore the ocean’s depths. Collect shells, plants, treasures, and other valuable items from the underwater world. Use your finds to upgrade your gear, allowing you to dive deeper. The deeper you go, the more secrets and hidden places you can discover.
Why similar: Underwater 61.1% ★, Exploration 6.9%, Adventure 6.3%, Family Friendly 5.4%, Casual 4.6%
- #11 Into the Emberlands
90% matchVery Positive81% of 314 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny RoarPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Venture out into the Emberlands and uncover an ever-changing world filled with surprising encounters and mystical creatures! Save villagers who got lost in the Miasma, collect resources and rebuild your village to create a safe haven for your people.
Why similar: Wholesome 27.4%, Cozy 24%, Exploration 8.9%, Relaxing 8.8%, Family Friendly 7.7%
- #12 All in Flux
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: erlkönig GAMES
Windows
Where did all this slime come from? Fish around and find out as you swim the waters in your otter form, solve ancient puzzles woven into the world, mix tasty ingredients and catch insects to discover special lures to reel in the ultimate catch waiting beneath the surface.
Why similar: Underwater 34.6% ★, Wholesome 16.7%, Cozy 14.8%, Exploration 7.3%, Relaxing 6.7%
- #13 A Robot's Tiny Adventure
89% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: kurigamedev
Windows · Linux
A Robot's Tiny Adventure is a calming, short and peaceful game where you take on the role of a tiny robot created to help others. Explore a small open world at your own pace
Why similar: Cozy 24.6%, Wholesome 21.5%, Relaxing 14.2%, Exploration 13.2%, Adventure 7.6%
- #14 Sticker Delight
88% matchPositive81% of 32 reviews2024
Dev: Dawn Sky
Windows
Sticker Delight is a short (~20 min), nostalgic, and cozy game inspired by Southeast Asian culture. Slow down, solve everyday scenarios using stickers, and gather with family and friends over dinner in one sitting. Unlock sticker packs and collect them in your own Sticker Book.
Why similar: Wholesome 21.8%, Cozy 17.5%, Relaxing 16.3%, Family Friendly 12.1%, Cute 8.9%
- #15 Jellies of the Deep
86% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Catloaf Studio
Windows
Explore a dreamy, hand-drawn world where little deep-sea jellies roam. Jellies of the Deep is a relaxing, hidden object and spot-the-difference game in one.
Why similar: Cozy 22%, Underwater 15.6% ★, Wholesome 14.8%, Relaxing 13.6%, Family Friendly 8.2%
- #16 Tony The Mole
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LUCKTAPE Games
Windows
Play as Tony, a curious little mole with a serious digging habit, a taste for worms, and a dream of reaching the surface. Help townsfolk, repair gadgets, collect delightful hats, and explore hidden spaces as you uncover the story of Pebblegrove.
Why similar: Wholesome 31.2%, Cozy 25.1%, Exploration 8.6%, Family Friendly 8.3%, Cute 7.6%
- #17 Invincible Fins
87% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Reggelente
Windows
A game recommended for younger kids. You control a little fish that just got back to the ocean from a thrown away aquarium. Explore the colorful underwater world, collect treasures, avoid dangers and find your new home.
Why similar: Underwater 61.3% ★, Exploration 11.6%, Adventure 8.7%, Cute 6.9%, Colorful 5.1%
- #18 Whale Singer: Rise of the Leviathan
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Telescope Game Studios
Windows
Play as a majestic humpback whale in a musical adventure where ancient songs hold the power to face an ominous threat destroying the oceans. Master ancestral melodies, explore stunning underwater realms, purify corrupted waters, and uncover the truth behind the Leviathan.
Why similar: Underwater 51.8% ★, Exploration 13.2%, Relaxing 12%, Family Friendly 6.6%, Casual 4.1%
- #19 The Lumenites
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: The Lumenites
Windows
Build a cozy village on your flying turtle. Land on floating islands, recycle, upgrade your village, repeat! There's no combat, or wrong answers - just explore and go from chaos to control as you shape your perfect paradise.
Why similar: Wholesome 27.4%, Cozy 23.7%, Relaxing 11.5%, Exploration 7.3%, Atmospheric 6.7%
- #20 Deep Drift Signal Below
84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: LU WEI
Windows
Dive into a beautiful yet deadly pixel deep sea and track unknown signals from the abyss. Manage oxygen, pressure, currents, and creatures while exploring. Capture life with a harpoon, find relics and chests, upgrade gear, and face hidden giants. The deeper you go, the greater the risk.
Why similar: Underwater 63.4% ★, Exploration 13.3%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Adventure 6.8%, 2D 2.9%
- #21 A Home Below
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hermit House
Windows
For a hermit crab, it’s difficult to find a place you can call home. Explore a large, underwater house, searching for a real seashell. Meet creatures and discover long buried secrets in this third-person, atmospheric adventure.
Why similar: Underwater 55% ★, Exploration 11.3%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Relaxing 8.6%, Adventure 4%
- #22 Seal Way
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CloudIsNotUpsetPub: Sdu Game Dev Club
Windows
Always dreamed of knowing what it feels like to be a seal, but life keeps getting in the way of basking in the sun and eating fish? Here’s your chance! Explore the aquarium, solve puzzles, avoid dangers, and find your way home. We offer you a colorful world, mesmerizing scenery, and much more!
Why similar: Underwater 47.6% ★, Cozy 14.1%, Family Friendly 9%, Relaxing 6.8%, Cute 6.5%
- #23 Aqua Luna
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aeternums Labs Games
Windows
You are Luna, a dolphin in a living ocean. Echolocate to find what the water hides, breach into open sky, and dive into the dark. Nothing here is scenery, the sea has its own residents, its own depths, and its own reasons to be somewhere you are not.
Why similar: Underwater 58.1% ★, Exploration 13.1%, Relaxing 10.7%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Adventure 6%
- #24 Beyond Blue
82% matchVery Positive88% of 1,521 reviews2020
Dev: E-Line Media
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Beyond Blue is a single-player narrative adventure that takes you deep into our planet’s beating blue heart. Explore the awesome wonder and unbounded mystery that exists within the world’s ocean.
Why similar: Underwater 75.7% ★, Exploration 10.2%, Adventure 5%, Relaxing 2.6%, Atmospheric 2.2%
- #25 GRAV Fishing
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shatterproof Games LTD
Windows · Mac
A relaxing fishing adventure where the fish have floated into space. Explore Aquaria, rescue floating sea life with your gravity rod, and restore the planet’s lost ecosystem.
Why similar: Underwater 31% ★, Cozy 19.3%, Wholesome 14.9%, Relaxing 8.5%, Exploration 7.7%
- #26 Darning
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Small Comforts
Windows
A cozy game about quietly putting the world back together. Stitch torn, faded cloth and watch hidden color bloom beneath your needle — every piece a small surprise, endlessly new, and yours to keep. No timers. No scores. No failing. Just you, a thread, and the calm of mending.
Why similar: Cozy 33.5%, Wholesome 15.3%, Relaxing 14.6%, Casual 7.5%, Family Friendly 7.2%
- #27 Wavekin
78% matchPositive100% of 45 reviews2026
Dev: La Folie Studio
Windows
Wavekin is a poetic and mysterious exploration and puzzle game, in which you explore a colourful reef and sing to control its creatures. You are a hatchling, tasked with finding out what happened to your species. Use your voice to open up the way, and restore balance to the ocean.
Why similar: Underwater 49.7% ★, Cozy 24.1%, Relaxing 9.5%, Cute 5.3%, Adventure 3.3%
- #28 I Am A Caterpillar
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DevFatigued
Windows
Crawl, glide, and leap through a magical forest as you journey towards your destiny as a caterpillar.
Why similar: Wholesome 26.9%, Cozy 24.7%, Relaxing 9.6%, Exploration 8.9%, Family Friendly 7.5%
- #29 Asumi: Little Ones
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Made in Bugs
Windows
Explore this cozy and mysterious island full of cute animals. Take pictures, pet them, interact, climb, swim and ride, as you adventure into the unknown to find new friends and learn more about your own origin.
Why similar: Wholesome 28.7%, Cozy 23.7%, Family Friendly 11.4%, Relaxing 8%, Exploration 7.7%
- #30 A Tiny Sticker Tale
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 682 reviews2023
Dev: Ogre Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!
Why similar: Cozy 28.1%, Wholesome 26.6%, Relaxing 10.7%, Family Friendly 9.9%, Exploration 8.9%
- #31 TOEM 2
75% matchVery Positive97% of 64 reviews2026
Dev: Something We Made
Windows · Mac · Linux
Step back into the shoes of a curious photographer and set off on a brand new adventure all about uncovering hidden details, helping friends along the way, and documenting the world’s little wonders in TOEM 2, the sequel to the acclaimed TOEM.
Why similar: Wholesome 31.3%, Cozy 28.2%, Adventure 8.1%, Exploration 7.3%, Family Friendly 6.6%
- #32 Hearthpiece
76% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2026
Dev: 3dGecko
Windows
A free, cozy jigsaw puzzle: 24 to 1000 pieces, 56 comic-style pictures plus 8 real photos, trays you name yourself and a table without edges. No timer, no ads. The comic pictures are AI-generated. Puzzle your own photos with the optional DLC.
Why similar: Wholesome 31.6%, Cozy 31.4%, Relaxing 13.6%, Family Friendly 12.2%, Casual 4.5%
- #33 Chicken Journey
77% matchVery Positive96% of 482 reviews2023
Dev: loonyware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Play as an adorable chicken in this relaxing platformer. Jump, climb and solve puzzles to find the answer to the ULTIMATE question a chicken can ask...
Why similar: Wholesome 25.5%, Cozy 24.1%, Relaxing 9.9%, Exploration 8.4%, Family Friendly 8%
- #34 HomeStray
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Why Knot Studio
Windows
HomeStray, a cozy 3D exploration game. Play as Omie, a lost Corgi, wandering an unknown island with Solo, a ghost dog. Help strangers, cause playful chaos, and stumble into many little side stories. Every wag, wiggle, and sniff leads you somewhere. Home is out there. Probably.
Why similar: Wholesome 25.7%, Cozy 24.8%, Relaxing 10.9%, Exploration 9.9%, Family Friendly 9.5%
- #35 Wormies
74% matchVery Positive100% of 109 reviews2026
Dev: Maple Bay
Windows · Mac · Linux
Run your own cozy worm shop! Buy and breed hundreds of different wormies! Get to know your customers and fulfill their wormie orders to progress through different storylines!
Why similar: Cozy 30.5%, Wholesome 27.6%, Relaxing 14.8%, Cute 7.4%, Family Friendly 5.5%
- #36 Notebook Workshop
75% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Mivroha
Windows · Mac
Manage your own cute notebook shop. Create unique designs in your workshop. Carefully package orders and make your customers happy with distinctive designs. Grow your small shop and become one of the most beloved notebook stores.
Why similar: Cozy 31.1%, Wholesome 26.8%, Relaxing 11.4%, Family Friendly 7.9%, Cute 7.3%
- #37 walk
73% matchVery Positive100% of 316 reviews2026
Dev: bilge
Windows
it's about walking
Why similar: Wholesome 32%, Cozy 25.5%, Relaxing 10.7%, Cute 6.5%, Atmospheric 6.4%
- #38 Campoca
74% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2025
Dev: Emma FagerströmPub: David Söderström
Windows
Enter Campoca, where feel-good activities and delightful interactions are yours to enjoy completely for free! Collect joyful memories and turn your campsite into a charming, heartwarming retreat!
Why similar: Wholesome 27.8%, Cozy 24.4%, Relaxing 10%, Family Friendly 9.8%, Exploration 8%
- #39 Tiny Bubbles
77% matchVery Positive92% of 52 reviews2018
Dev: Pine Street Codeworks LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play with squishy clusters of soap bubbles in this mesmerizing physics puzzle game. Winner of over a dozen indie gaming awards!
Why similar: Underwater 37.8% ★, Wholesome 16.2%, Cozy 13.3%, Relaxing 9.1%, Family Friendly 7.9%
- #40 Fishcremental
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Kyenia
Windows · Linux
Fishcremental is a ridiculously cozy underwater adventure where you catch super cute fish, discover game-changing upgrades, and fill the whole sea with satisfying firework glory.
Why similar: Underwater 42.1% ★, Wholesome 17.6%, Cozy 15.7%, Family Friendly 7.7%, Relaxing 6.7%
- #41 Deep Diving Adventures 2
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Salient GamesPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Dive deeper than ever before! Search for Atlantis across 8 unique global locations. Manage your oxygen, breach the surface to plan your next move, and use dynamite or underwater robots to carve your path. Discover over 50 marine species in this immersive diving adventure.
Why similar: Underwater 70.8% ★, Exploration 11.3%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Adventure 5.1%, Indie 1.7%
- #42 Soggy Beans
70% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2026
Dev: RATMODE
Windows
Fish will come, fish will go. Take photos, collect beans, decorate your seascape, then relax or do other things while your friends swim by in this calming side-idler.
Why similar: Underwater 37.7% ★, Wholesome 19.4%, Cozy 14.6%, Relaxing 7.3%, Family Friendly 6%
- #43 Odd Dorable
71% matchVery Positive99% of 72 reviews2025
Dev: Artur Latkovsky
Windows
An open-world exploration, puzzle game made from my 4-year-old daughter's drawings. Step into a vibrant, hand-drawn world and help the princess find all her magical candies.
Why similar: Cozy 27.9%, Wholesome 25.6%, Exploration 10.3%, Relaxing 9.8%, Cute 6.6%
- #44 Frog World
72% matchVery Positive94% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Kabob Lover
Windows · Mac
Venture into the depths of the Swamp as an adorable frog! Grapple, swing, jump, and swim to complete a secret quest in this short side scrolling adventure.
Why similar: Wholesome 23%, Relaxing 14.7%, Family Friendly 13.8%, Cozy 11.1%, Cute 8.9%
- #45 Zen Aquarium
70% matchVery Positive94% of 311 reviews2025
Dev: Astro Cat
Windows · Mac
Immerse yourself in the ultimate relaxing aquarium experience. Watch fish glide gracefully through a serene, ever-changing tank—no setup, no stress, just pure tranquility. Enjoy soothing visuals and ambient ASMR sounds as your aquarium comes to life effortlessly. Your peaceful escape awaits!
Why similar: Underwater 48.5% ★, Cozy 21.6%, Relaxing 9.8%, Family Friendly 4.1%, Procedural Generation 3.7%
- #46 Lil Gator Game
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 6,151 reviews2022
Dev: MegaWobblePub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!
Why similar: Wholesome 29.5%, Cozy 26.4%, Family Friendly 12.3%, Relaxing 12%, Cute 6.8%
- #47 White Clouds
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VIWESA GAMES
Windows
White Clouds is a cozy first-person game. An old house is waiting for someone to come back. You tend to repair old furniture, clean lakes, plant flowers, brew tea, and write haiku about what you see. Travellers climb up to visit. Find your peace above the clouds.
Why similar: Cozy 33%, Wholesome 19.2%, Relaxing 11.1%, Exploration 10.6%, Atmospheric 10.1%
- #48 DrainSim
68% matchVery Positive92% of 2,691 reviews2026
Dev: CodePeas
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Dive into DrainSim and seize control of the floods! Clear the city's submerged streets, with a huge range of different tools from rakes to submersible pumps. Embrace the satisfaction of restoring the water flow. Become the city's hero, one drain at a time.
Why similar: Underwater 43.7% ★, Wholesome 15.7%, Cozy 14.8%, Relaxing 12.3%, Atmospheric 5.9%
- #49 Night of Seven Dreams
69% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Libin Xu
Windows
Driven by the anxieties and pressures of reality, I wander and reflect within my dreams. Relax, walk freely, feel the surroundings, and embark on a journey to gradually restore your inner peace.
Why similar: Wholesome 36.7%, Cozy 29.7%, Relaxing 16.5%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Casual 4%
- #50 Easy Bubbles
69% matchPositive89% of 37 reviews2025
Dev: PiqFocus Interactive
Windows
Easy Bubbles is a relaxing aquarium simulation filled with cute sea creatures. Manage your aquarium with click and idle mechanics, collect resources and have a pleasant experience in the colorful and peaceful underworld.
Why similar: Underwater 36.6% ★, Wholesome 19.8%, Cozy 19.7%, Relaxing 9%, Family Friendly 6.2%
- #51 Photo-Toy Oceans
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jamie D/Uk_Resistant
Windows
Photo-Toy Ocean is a PS1-Styled, desktop-background toy where you take pictures of underwater sea life. Running at a 320x320 windowed resolution, this simple relaxing sim will have the player drop in every now & then to photograph the aquatic world & complete a photo album.
Why similar: Underwater 42.4% ★, Wholesome 22.1%, Cozy 17.9%, Relaxing 9.1%, Family Friendly 6.2%
- #52 planktOs
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2016
Dev: Blot Interactive
Windows
Dive into an explorable water world where Elders are mysteriously being trapped in crystal prisons. The freedom of the elders depends on a single naive little spirit to explore and find a way to release them.
Why similar: Underwater 52.6% ★, Relaxing 11%, Exploration 9.9%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Family Friendly 5.3%
- #53 Is This Seat Taken?
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 9,697 reviews2025
Dev: Poti Poti StudioPub: Wholesome Games Presents
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Is This Seat Taken? is a logic puzzle game where you play matchmaker for groups of hilariously particular people. Each character has pet peeves that make seating them a delightful challenge. Find the perfect spot for each person to unlock new levels in this cozy, silly, and relatable experience.
Why similar: Wholesome 26.4%, Cozy 23.8%, Relaxing 15.1%, Family Friendly 9.7%, Cute 7.3%
- #54 Kitty Haven
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mabouya StudioPub: Abiding Bridge
Windows
FInd the perfect spot for picky little furballs: whether they’re greedy, have sensitive noses, or keep getting into stubborn cat fights, arrange the space to bring back peace. Create your own haven by unlocking items and new residents. Solve puzzles and decorate the ideal sanctuary for your kittens!
Why similar: Cozy 25.4%, Wholesome 21.6%, Relaxing 14.2%, Family Friendly 11.8%, Atmospheric 7.9%
- #55 Find Your Words
65% matchVery Positive98% of 241 reviews2026
Dev: Capybara Games
Windows
Find your community at summer camp, one friendship at a time. Take a beat, enjoy a breath of fresh air - all while playing at the beach, strolling in the woods, and dancing with friends. This short cozy game was created by two dads, celebrating their kids’ journeys to find their voices.
Why similar: Cozy 20.8%, Wholesome 19.4%, Relaxing 15.7%, Family Friendly 12%, Cute 8.1%
- #56 Polar Pathways
67% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Ambient Games
Windows
Embark on a heartwarming journey as a lil penguin tryin to find his way back to his community. Explore the polar pathways and icy caves at your own pace. Find your colony of penguins you've lost after a disastrous avalanche and get back home!
Why similar: Wholesome 24.3%, Cozy 21.7%, Relaxing 11.9%, Family Friendly 11.3%, Exploration 10.5%
- #57 Astronook
66% matchPositive98% of 40 reviews2026
Dev: FrozenYetiGames
Windows · Mac
An astronomy game where you can explore space from the comfort of your study. Map out constellations, photograph planets and discover the hidden wonders of space.
Why similar: Cozy 25.1%, Wholesome 24.5%, Relaxing 12.9%, Family Friendly 9.6%, Exploration 8.3%
- #58 Monch!
67% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Tyrannodog
Windows
Absorb creatures to gain and upgrade abilities, relax as you explore a handcrafted world and help out it's inhabitants. Keep an eye out for trinkets and secrets as you investigate the strange power afflicting this place and it's denizens... What does it all mean?
Why similar: Wholesome 27.8%, Cozy 26.1%, Relaxing 11.8%, Exploration 8.5%, Family Friendly 7.1%
- #59 Mythic Ocean
70% matchVery Positive92% of 171 reviews2020
Dev: Paralune LLCPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Teach the gods to create a better universe - or mess it all up in Mythic Ocean, a narrative exploration game where your choices shape the fate of the cosmos.
Why similar: Underwater 67.2% ★, Adventure 11.5%, Exploration 8.4%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Indie 5%
- #60 Tall Trails
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 722 reviews2025
Dev: Brady Soglin
Windows
A chill exploration game where EVERYTHING goes in the boot! You're Alp, a lil' golem on a quest to find his purpose. Run, climb, and use items as fuel in your Rocket Boot to blast yourself into the air!
Why similar: Wholesome 24.3%, Cozy 23.7%, Relaxing 13%, Exploration 11.1%, Cute 7.9%