- #1 The Last Campfire
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 18,750 reviews2021
Dev: Hello Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Soundtrack 26.1% ★, Emotional 18.6%, Puzzle 12.6%, Puzzle Platformer 11.5%, Family Friendly 10%
Why You'll Like It: A charming puzzle-adventure game that captures the same sense of wonder and gentle, story-driven exploration.
- #2 Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
96% matchVery Positive94% of 41,204 reviews2013
Dev: Starbreeze Studios ABPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 10.7 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 32.6%, Story Rich 19.9%, Adventure 17%, Puzzle 15.9%, Third Person 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a dual-protagonist journey that mirrors the emotional bond and collaborative exploration found in Live Adventure.
- #3 RiME
96% matchVery Positive90% of 5,159 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: Puzzle 33%, Adventure 18%, Colorful 14.7%, Story Rich 9%, Third Person 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, story-rich adventure centered on exploring mysterious ruins and solving environmental puzzles.
- #4 Journey
95% matchVery Positive94% of 37,187 reviews2020
Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.
Why similar: Adventure 28.7%, Stylized 22.3%, Family Friendly 19.7%, Story Rich 18%, 3D 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: An iconic experience focused on wordless storytelling, exploration of ancient ruins, and atmospheric discovery.
- #5 Lost in Play
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,176 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: Puzzle 28.2%, Family Friendly 22%, Story Rich 17.1%, Colorful 14.4%, Adventure 11%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a whimsical, puzzle-heavy adventure with a strong focus on narrative and stylized, hand-drawn visuals.
- #6 Omno
94% matchVery Positive92% of 2,713 reviews2021
Dev: Studio InkyfoxPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 17.5%, Third Person 13.3%, Magic 13.1%, Stylized 10.3%, Platformer 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines exploration, light platforming, and puzzles within a lush, stylized world filled with ancient secrets.
- #7 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
93% matchVery Positive92% of 16,945 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Why similar: Magic 30.8%, Third Person 26.7%, Adventure 15.7%, Story Rich 13.3%, 3D 10%
Why You'll Like It: Features a deep focus on exploring overgrown ruins and uncovering the history of a lost civilization.
- #8 Aurora: A Child's Journey
92% matchVery Positive93% of 973 reviews2020
Dev: Luski Game StudioPub: Prothos
Windows
Guide Aurora through this beautiful adventure using her imagination to discover who's responsible for the fire that is ravaging her village and its surroundings.
Why similar: Emotional 21.5%, Puzzle Platformer 16.6%, Story Rich 10.9%, Third Person 10%, Stylized 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: An emotional, atmospheric adventure that emphasizes the journey of a young protagonist.
- #9 The Odyssey of the Mammoth
91% matchVery Positive89% of 486 reviews2022
Dev: Mighty TusksPub: UQAT - Création et nouveaux médias
Windows
Through lavish but perilous landscapes, assist a mammoth mother and her child escape from their extinction. Discover breathtaking views from 12,000 years ago. Beware of the increasingly hostile environment. Protect your offspring from the hunters tracking you and send them flying!
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 43.9% ★, Linear 13%, Third Person 11.8%, Stylized 11.7%, Colorful 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features dynamic narration and a stylized aesthetic that aligns perfectly with the tone of Live Adventure.
- #10 Jivana
91% matchVery Positive91% of 686 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: Emotional 22.6%, Puzzle Platformer 16.2%, Third Person 11.6%, Platformer 10.9%, Stylized 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven adventure that focuses on emotional storytelling and exploration.
- #11 Spirit of the North
90% matchVery Positive84% of 6,281 reviews2020
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spirit of the North is a single-player 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. Play as an ordinary red fox whose story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox.
Why similar: Adventure 42.6%, Puzzle 28.5%, Third Person 14.9%, 3D 8.5%, Singleplayer 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure that emphasizes exploration of nature and ancient ruins without traditional dialogue.
- #12 The Pathless
89% matchVery Positive91% of 2,028 reviews2021
Dev: Giant SquidPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world.
Why similar: Soundtrack 30.7% ★, Family Friendly 15.4%, Stylized 13.9%, Story Rich 13%, Third Person 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fluid movement and puzzle-solving across vast, ruined landscapes filled with mythological mystery.
- #13 A Short Hike
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 21,505 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Why similar: Family Friendly 34%, Adventure 32.5%, Third Person 23.3%, Singleplayer 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a cozy, nature-focused exploration experience that captures the same sense of a personal journey.
- #14 Faraway: Puzzle Escape
89% matchMostly Positive70% of 130 reviews2021
Dev: Pine StudioPub: Snapbreak
Windows · Mac · Linux
Faraway is an adventure game, a modern tribute to Myst. In Faraway you're an adventurer exploring ruins of ancient temples full of challenges and mysterious riddles.
Why similar: Puzzle 30.1%, First-Person 23.2%, Adventure 18.9%, Family Friendly 14.2%, Story Rich 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle-adventure game centered on exploring mysterious ruins and ancient architecture.
- #15 Floodcore
86% matchVery Positive96% of 215 reviews2024
Dev: Floodcore Team
Windows
Floodcore is a puzzle adventure game in which you explore an ancient civilization in a flooded world, and discover a mysterious power to overcome the temple's challenges.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19%, Magic 15.3%, Puzzle 15.2%, Stylized 15.1%, Family Friendly 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, puzzle-focused adventure that encourages exploration of atmospheric, stylized spaces.
- #16 illum
86% matchVery Positive94% of 109 reviews2023
Dev: Elsa LiuPub: USC Games
Windows · Mac
Embark on a heartwarming journey with your little light friend to solve puzzles and bring light to the mystical realm of Illum.
Why similar: Third Person 15.2%, Puzzle 15%, Emotional 13.8%, Family Friendly 12.8%, Story Rich 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-exploration game that emphasizes interacting with a cute, stylized environment.
- #17 GRIS
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 93,692 reviews2018
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.5 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: Puzzle Platformer 21.3%, Platformer 20.5%, Story Rich 16.5%, Puzzle 13.6%, Adventure 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional, story-rich platformer that uses stylized art to convey a journey of discovery.
- #18 Sable
85% matchVery Positive86% of 6,173 reviews2021
Dev: ShedworksPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.1 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: Puzzle Platformer 22.8%, Stylized 18.3%, Story Rich 16.5%, Puzzle 14.8%, Platformer 14.3%
Why You'll Like It: A highly stylized exploration game that encourages players to uncover the history of ancient ruins at their own pace.
- #19 Together in Forgotten Lands: Chapter One
83% matchVery Positive90% of 204 reviews2025
Dev: Vellichor Games
Windows
Two souls, one destiny. Embark on a co-op adventure through a forgotten land, where teamwork and wit are the only way to navigate the wonders and dangers of a magical cave.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.6%, Puzzle 15.8%, Platformer 15.6%, First-Person 13.2%, Adventure 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: An adventure game that focuses on puzzle-solving and platforming in a mysterious, forgotten setting.
- #20 Dusty
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 62 reviews2024
Dev: El Palo GamesPub: U-tad
Windows
Dusty is a third-person puzzle game focused on explore beautiful environments. Join archaeologist Dusty on his search for a mysterious civilization. Explore equipped with your extensible cane and notebook to resolve the past, the ways of the civilization and his technology of light.
Why similar: Puzzle 22.2%, Adventure 18.5%, Stylized 14%, Third Person 13.4%, Linear 12%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure game that relies on puzzle-solving to progress through its stylized world.
- #21 Anturi
81% matchVery Positive87% of 62 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: Puzzle 19.5%, Third Person 19.3%, Stylized 19.2%, Colorful 13.4%, Adventure 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, puzzle-filled adventure that emphasizes exploration and a cute aesthetic.
- #22 Keepers of the Trees
84% matchMixed54% of 138 reviews2020
Dev: Studio Chili
Windows
“Keepers of the Trees” is a couch co-op puzzle platformer that gives you the power to control nature. Along with a friend, you will test your platforming mettle, work together to solve puzzles by growing special plants, and explore a lush, fantasy forest world.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.3%, Puzzle 21.8%, Platformer 17.9%, Adventure 13.6%, Colorful 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A nature-themed adventure that incorporates puzzle-solving into its exploration mechanics.
- #23 Submerged
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,813 reviews2015
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Submerged is a third-person combat-free game in which you explore a mysterious flooded city and discover the beauty of desolation in vast outdoor environments. You take on the role of Miku, a young girl who has brought her wounded brother to the city in their small fishing boat.
Why similar: Third Person 32.1%, Family Friendly 31.5%, Colorful 18.7%, Adventure 12.1%, Singleplayer 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, non-combat exploration game set in a beautiful, flooded city of ruins.
- #24 Hob
80% matchVery Positive88% of 5,495 reviews2017
Dev: Runic GamesPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Transform the world of Hob! A new action-adventure from Runic Games, the award-winning studio behind Torchlight I and II. It's your chance. Make it home.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.5%, Puzzle 22%, Platformer 21.1%, Adventure 19.1%, Singleplayer 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A wordless, puzzle-heavy adventure game that tasks players with repairing a broken, mechanical world.
- #25 Alchemy Frogs
79% matchVery Positive82% of 78 reviews2024
Dev: Gratitude Games
Windows
Alchemy Frogs is a local co-op puzzle platformer game with a 3D, isometric camera, in which Frog & Toad traverse a poisoned swamp to look for a cure that will help them save their family from being turned to stone. Frog & Toad will mix their potions to unleash powerful magical effects.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.4%, Stylized 15.4%, Platformer 11.3%, Magic 11.1%, Puzzle 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A stylized puzzle-platformer that provides a lighthearted, adventure-focused experience.
- #26 Grow: Song of the Evertree
79% matchVery Positive81% of 2,538 reviews2021
Dev: Prideful SlothPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements.
Why similar: Third Person 29.2%, Family Friendly 26.6%, Colorful 19%, Adventure 14.5%, Singleplayer 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on nurturing nature and exploring a world filled with secrets and ancient history.
- #27 Forgotten Journey
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 137 reviews2025
Dev: FJ-Studio
Windows
"Forgotten Journey" is a card collection game of beautiful girls from another world. In the game, players will become the master, travel through thousands of time and space, and adventure with several familiar phantom heroes.
Why similar: Adventure 100%
Why You'll Like It: Features a blend of 3D platforming and puzzle-solving within an exploration-heavy environment.
- #28 A Dual Ascent
77% matchVery Positive95% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: Mountain Toad EntertainmentPub: Rubika Supinfogame
Windows
Discover the tale of two peculiar characters: the Old Pilgrim and the Little Star, as they embark on a journey up the Great Mountain of Wonders. Guide them both simultaneously with a single controller. Join this poetic adventure that will challenge your mind and skills!
Why similar: Linear 21.7%, Puzzle 18.6%, Story Rich 17.2%, Family Friendly 14.5%, Adventure 11.3%
- #29 CUBOTS The Origins
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 52 reviews2017
Dev: Street Lamp Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Be a part of an adventurous journey in Cubots: The Origins. Explore and survive in beautiful, atmospheric environments!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 33.4%, Family Friendly 23.4%, Puzzle 21.4%, Adventure 10.6%, 3D 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-adventure game that relies on exploration and atmospheric storytelling to guide the player.
- #30 Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature
76% 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 15.2%, Magic 13.1%, Linear 12.5%, Third Person 12%, Stylized 10.5%
- #31 Moose Lost in the Woods
77% matchVery Positive94% of 299 reviews2023
Dev: Spång Studios
Windows · Mac
Moose Lost in the Woods is a cozy 3D platformer without a language barrier. Explore by running, leaping, bouncing, and splashing around in Swedish forest environments, whilst stuffing your backpack with goodies!
Why similar: Family Friendly 21.4%, Platformer 15.6%, Stylized 15.3%, Third Person 12%, Colorful 10.7%
- #32 Logicality
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 54 reviews2022
Dev: SVGames
Windows
Immerse yourself in an exciting journey on the island of dreams. Explore the open world and interesting places, while solving various puzzles that use environment.
Why similar: Puzzle 23.5%, Stylized 22.7%, Adventure 19.5%, First-Person 19.4%, Colorful 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle game that focuses on exploration and stylized environmental design.
- #33 Adapta Solva Legacy
76% matchVery Positive97% of 90 reviews2024
Dev: Ares BrazeltonPub: Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen
Windows
Adapta Solva is a short puzzle platformer adventure. Play as an Adaptarian to absorb elements from magical shrines to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles. Uncover the truth behind your creation in a world laid to ruin by an unknown cause.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.4%, Puzzle 15.4%, Platformer 14.4%, Third Person 12.1%, Magic 11.4%
- #34 Little Luna
75% matchPositive96% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Possumo
Windows · Mac
Little Luna is an engaging puzzle-platformer where every step is a race against time! Help little moth to escape the dark and dangerous cave!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 17.8%, Linear 12.6%, Puzzle 10.5%, Platformer 10.1%, Magic 8.8%
- #35 Ogu and the Secret Forest
73% matchVery Positive94% of 2,006 reviews2024
Dev: Moonlab StudioPub: Sinkhole Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 9.0 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: Puzzle 51.4%, Adventure 33.6%, Story Rich 11.4%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #36 Curyeux
73% matchVery Positive95% of 107 reviews2025
Dev: Campus ADN 2024-2025Pub: Campus ADN
Windows
Dive into the mind of Lucienne, a tormented painter. Leap through emotional memories, solve puzzles where shapes deceive and emotion leads the way. A dreamlike platformer where each painting brings you one step closer to yourself.
Why similar: Emotional 15.3%, Third Person 13.8%, Family Friendly 12.9%, Stylized 11.9%, Puzzle Platformer 11.8%
- #37 With Shining Eyes
74% matchVery Positive95% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: Lucas Fisher
Windows
Uncover secrets, experience history, solve puzzles and understand one another. Immerse yourself and explore a surreal and colorful world in this short, first-person adventure.
Why similar: Puzzle 23.1%, Stylized 16.7%, First-Person 15.2%, Adventure 14.2%, Colorful 13.9%
- #38 That One Otter Game
71% matchVery Positive86% of 1,102 reviews2025
Dev: Crayon CodedPub: ARTFX - GAME
Windows
That One Otter Game is a mischievous co-op adventure where two young otters take on a wild rite of passage to prove their worth. Complete silly park challenges to fill up your stamp card—catch a panicked penguin, race a hyped-up zebra, or haul a stolen radio to a mountaintop.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.8%, Puzzle 13.7%, Platformer 13.3%, Third Person 12.9%, Stylized 10.1%
- #39 Myrmidon
74% matchMixed41% of 1,795 reviews2025
Dev: Studio PopotePub: Rubika Supinfogame
Windows
Invite a friend online and embark on a puzzle-platformer adventure exploring the bond between an animator and his puppet. Work together to clear obstacles across the sprawling sets of a stop-motion animation workshop and find out to what lengths the power of imagination can take you.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.1%, Emotional 13.4%, Third Person 12.2%, Puzzle 10.3%, First-Person 9.4%
- #40 Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story
70% matchVery Positive94% of 3,054 reviews2023
Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Riot Forge
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Two best friends, one wild adventure. Join best friends Nunu and Willump on an adventure across the frozen wilds of the Freljord. Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story is a single-player story adventure developed by Tequila Works.
Why similar: Emotional 19%, Puzzle Platformer 16.1%, Puzzle 14.8%, Story Rich 14.7%, Stylized 13%
- #41 Lanternium
75% matchVery Positive86% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Blazing Planet Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
You have to find out what happened in this fantastic world and help the Raccoon find his way home!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.5%, Stylized 14.2%, Family Friendly 12.6%, Story Rich 12.3%, Puzzle 12%
- #42 The Wild at Heart
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 869 reviews2021
Dev: Moonlight KidsPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Wield an ever-growing herd of quirky creatures to rebuild broken paths, battle perilous beasts, and solve peculiar puzzles in a rich, interconnected world. Join two young runaways as they unravel the mysteries of a lost realm in this nostalgic storybook fantasy!
Why similar: Emotional 22.3%, Stylized 16%, Family Friendly 15%, Puzzle 14.6%, Story Rich 14.2%
- #43 Forgotten Journey
73% matchMixed66% of 108 reviews2021
Dev: DigiPen Europe-BilbaoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Forgotten Journey is a puzzle oriented platformer, where the player will follow a linear path jumping, climbing and solving puzzles with the help of an AI companion that will follow her.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.8%, Puzzle 14.5%, Platformer 13.6%, Third Person 12.6%, Linear 11%
- #44 Poptropica
72% matchMixed65% of 194 reviews2022
Dev: Poptropica
Windows · Mac
Join millions of players in the adventures of Poptropica! Establish yourself as the hero of your story while exploring mysterious lands and completing immersive quests. Uncover ancient mysteries, solve puzzles, and collect exclusive rewards throughout your travels.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.6%, Platformer 21.4%, Family Friendly 16.1%, Adventure 13.6%, Colorful 11.7%
- #45 Along Together
72% matchVery Positive91% of 57 reviews2018
Dev: Turbo Button
Windows
Become a kid’s imaginary friend, and work together in an epic VR puzzle-platforming adventure!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.7%, Linear 13.2%, Third Person 12.9%, Platformer 11.8%, Puzzle 11%
- #46 Tad the Lost Explorer
71% matchVery Positive81% of 57 reviews2022
Dev: Gammera Nest
Windows · Mac
Your favourite explorer, Tad Stones is back! Embark with Tad and his friends on a new journey through different cities where you will encounter challenging puzzles in your quest to get the emerald tablet.
Why similar: Family Friendly 26%, Platformer 21.9%, Puzzle 20.3%, Adventure 12.2%, Third Person 11.2%
- #47 Bask: The Alchemist Frog
69% matchVery Positive81% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Skuxx Games
Windows
Once human, now frog. Begin this unexpected journey into the land of the unknown in-search of a cure for your froggy state. Explore the world around you while helping others in need as you find new ingredients and potions to help you on your path.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 15.8%, Magic 13.6%, Third Person 11.6%, Stylized 11.1%, Platformer 9.9%
- #48 Hopeguard
68% matchVery Positive80% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: Hopesquad StudioPub: UQAT - Création et nouveaux médias
Windows
Hopeguard is a third-person dark fantasy game about loss and acceptance. You have been chosen to eliminate the Dragon Queen, but the confrontation will not go as expected. Journey through caves, ruins, and forests to solve environmental puzzles and fulfill your quest -but with a new perspective.
Why similar: Emotional 21.5%, Linear 13.7%, Magic 12.2%, Puzzle 11.3%, Story Rich 10.4%
- #49 Chroma Zero
66% matchVery Positive96% of 313 reviews2024
Dev: ekorzPub: ZeroXP
Windows
Explore a unique and connected world. Understand its fragile balance, uncover its deepest questions, and find more than just the answers.
Why similar: Puzzle 21.6%, First-Person 18.7%, Stylized 17.9%, Colorful 14.8%, Adventure 10.3%
- #50 Once Upon A Puppet
67% matchVery Positive92% of 105 reviews2025
Dev: Flatter Than EarthPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Control the strings of fate and embark on a grand adventure with Drev and Nieve. A magical, story-driven 2.5D puzzle-platformer where puppeteering mechanics and a whimsical, theater-inspired world intertwine.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25%, Emotional 20.7%, Platformer 15.8%, Puzzle 13%, Family Friendly 12.7%
- #51 The Wind and the Wisp
66% matchVery Positive96% of 139 reviews2025
Dev: Lil Buddy ProductionsPub: USC Games
Windows · Mac
A 3D adventure game about blowing into the microphone. Join the Wind, a non-corporeal petal breeze, and the Wisp, a little white ghost with a red ribbon, on their journey to repair a mysterious broken garden.
Why similar: Third Person 19.2%, Colorful 17.7%, First-Person 16.3%, Adventure 14.7%, 3D 13.5%
- #52 After Us
67% matchVery Positive84% of 445 reviews2023
Dev: PiccoloPub: Private Division
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Explore the corners of a surrealistic post-human world to give life on Earth a second chance in this touching story about sacrifice and hope.
Why similar: Emotional 21.7%, Platformer 19.3%, Puzzle 17.1%, Adventure 15.4%, Third Person 15.2%
- #53 Adam's Venture Chronicles
71% matchMixed67% of 307 reviews2015
Dev: Vertigo GamesPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Help renowned explorer and adventurer Adam Venture and his accomplice Evelyn discover artifacts, unravel ancient mysteries, decipher strange symbols and solve ingenious puzzles around gorgeous historical sites from the 1920's.
Why similar: Third Person 20%, Puzzle 18%, Family Friendly 17.7%, Adventure 13.4%, Linear 13.4%
- #54 Night Reverie: Prologue
68% matchVery Positive92% of 281 reviews2020
Dev: Somber Pixel
Windows
Night Reverie: Prologue is the first act of a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.
Why similar: Puzzle 27.7%, Emotional 27.4%, Story Rich 19.6%, Colorful 15%, Adventure 6.7%
- #55 Woven
69% matchVery Positive81% of 160 reviews2019
Dev: Alterego GamesPub: StickyLock Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore a woollen world where stuffed animals once lived in peace. Search for hidden secrets and customize your character with different animal shapes to solve puzzles. An epic adventure with two very unlikely heroes and a story narrated in rhyme.
Why similar: Story Rich 30.7%, Family Friendly 27.9%, Adventure 23%, Puzzle 9.5%, Singleplayer 8.9%
- #56 Runa & the Chaikurú Legacy
65% matchVery Positive92% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: Fanny Pack StudiosPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows · Linux
A fantasy world like no other! Help Runa uncover the mysteries buried deep in the ruins of the ancient Chaikuru civilization, in a classic and epic 3D adventure platformer.
Why similar: Magic 23.9%, Puzzle Platformer 15.5%, Family Friendly 14.8%, Platformer 13.4%, Colorful 10.4%
- #57 Where is my Heart?
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 183 reviews2014
Dev: Schulenburg SoftwarePub: Die Gute Fabrik
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 40%
In Where is my Heart? you play the story of a family of forest spirits. The family lives comfortably in a tree in the woods until one day they lose their home and thus embark on a great adventure. Their journey will take them through the mushroom caves and even deeper down to the lifeless crystal pools and back up into the mountains.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.1%, Puzzle 27.8%, Platformer 23.7%, Adventure 19.5%
- #58 Treasure Adventure World
68% matchVery Positive82% of 278 reviews2018
Dev: Robit Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Set sail for adventure with a paper hat on your head and a magical shrinking boat in your pocket, in search of legendary treasures! Solve tricky puzzles, battle formidable foes, piece together clues and dig up secrets to uncover your own shrouded history as you explore this sprawling open world.
Why similar: Adventure 54.2%, Platformer 45.8%
- #59 ANYU
67% matchMixed66% of 197 reviews2023
Dev: DigiPen Europe-BilbaoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
A 3D third person narrative exploration game, set in a frozen wasteland where an ancient civilization fell. Centered around movement puzzles and dealing with environment mechanics.
Why similar: Third Person 23.4%, Linear 23.4%, Family Friendly 16%, Story Rich 12.8%, Adventure 11.2%