- #1 Creatures of Ava
97% matchVery Positive87% of 551 reviews2024
Dev: Inverge StudiosPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Let your empathy guide you as you play an exciting action-adventure, creature-saver game. Understand and tame the creatures of Ava and let them lead you through a variety of ecosystems – all in the hopes of saving the planet from a life-consuming infection.
Why similar: Creature Collector 26.7%, Cozy 21.6%, Crafting 12.7%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Exploration 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of creature collection and environmental healing in a vibrant, alien world.
- #2 Lil Gator Game
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 6,102 reviews2022
Dev: MegaWobblePub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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: Cozy 42.7%, Relaxing 17.9%, Cute 14.4%, Colorful 10.5%, Casual 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the same sense of wonder and cozy exploration found in Loddlenaut's open-world design.
- #3 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,317 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.3 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: Cozy 30.3%, Creature Collector 21%, Open World 14.4%, Cute 7.5%, Exploration 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on cleaning up the environment and protecting local wildlife in a wholesome, relaxing setting.
- #4 Slime Rancher
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 156,628 reviews2017
Dev: Monomi Park
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Why similar: Open World 25.7%, Cute 22.4%, Exploration 13.7%, Sandbox 12.6%, Colorful 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines exploration and creature collection with a cozy, colorful aesthetic that mirrors the charm of Loddlenaut.
- #5 PowerWash Simulator
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 58,591 reviews2022
Dev: FuturLab
Windows
Median: 15.6 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.
Why similar: Cleaning 58.1% ★, Relaxing 9.9%, Cozy 9.6%, Sandbox 8.9%, Colorful 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers the same deeply satisfying, meditative cleaning gameplay loop found in Loddlenaut.
- #6 ABZU
94% matchVery Positive93% of 27,612 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 51.4% ★, Relaxing 16.5%, Atmospheric 8%, Exploration 7.8%, Colorful 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a serene, beautiful underwater exploration experience that emphasizes the majesty of the ocean.
- #7 Spilled!
93% matchVery Positive94% of 5,268 reviews2025
Dev: Lente
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 1.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Clean up ocean waste in this short & relaxing game! Recycle, earn coins and upgrade your boat. Explore new areas. Clean bigger spills and different kinds of waste!
Why similar: Cleaning 47.5% ★, Cozy 22%, Relaxing 10.4%, Cute 6.2%, Colorful 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the ocean-cleaning theme of Loddlenaut with a focus on environmental restoration.
- #8 Slime Rancher 2
91% matchVery Positive95% of 49,727 reviews2025
Dev: Monomi Park
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Continue the adventures of Beatrix LeBeau as she journeys across the Slime Sea to Rainbow Island, a land brimming with ancient mysteries, and bursting with wiggly, new slimes to wrangle in this sequel to the smash-hit, Slime Rancher.
Why similar: Creature Collector 28.6%, Open World 18.7%, Relaxing 13.9%, Cute 12%, Colorful 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the creature-collecting and exploration mechanics of its predecessor with even more vibrant environments.
- #9 Fresh Start Cleaning Simulator
91% matchVery Positive87% of 2,525 reviews2022
Dev: Chicken LauncherPub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Fresh Start is a relaxing single player game, in which you embark on a mission to clean up the world and restore nature to its fresh and colorful shape. Watch as the world changes in front of your eyes as you help animals, solve puzzles and grow plants around you.
Why similar: Cleaning 31.3% ★, Relaxing 20.7%, 3D 15.2%, Sandbox 13.7%, Atmospheric 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses entirely on the satisfying process of cleaning up dirty, neglected environments.
- #10 Summer in Mara
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,192 reviews2020
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.0 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: Cozy 31.2%, Relaxing 14.3%, Crafting 13.8%, Sandbox 11.7%, Cute 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features ocean-based exploration and a cozy, tropical atmosphere centered on nature and care.
- #11 DAVE THE DIVER
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 161,000 reviews2023
Dev: MINTROCKET
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.
Why similar: Underwater 47.7% ★, Relaxing 13.2%, Crafting 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Exploration 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features underwater exploration and resource management with a charming, lighthearted tone.
- #12 Grow: Song of the Evertree
90% matchVery Positive81% of 2,561 reviews2021
Dev: Prideful SlothPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.1 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: Open World 22.8%, Sandbox 18.7%, Cute 12.7%, Colorful 11%, Exploration 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Centers on cleaning up a polluted world and nurturing life through gentle, rewarding mechanics.
- #13 A Short Hike
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,603 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 19.9%, Open World 17.5%, Cute 14.9%, Cozy 14.2%, Exploration 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential cozy exploration game that prioritizes player freedom and a relaxing, cute atmosphere.
- #14 Tinykin
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,293 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: Cute 38.3%, Exploration 21.7%, Atmospheric 20.1%, Adventure 14%, Singleplayer 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that focuses on exploration and collecting cute creatures to help solve environmental puzzles.
- #15 Tchia
87% matchVery Positive88% of 895 reviews2024
Dev: AwacebPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A Tropical Open-World adventure. Climb, glide, swim, and sail your boat around a beautiful archipelago in this physics-driven sandbox. Take control of any animal or object you can find, and Jam on your fully playable Ukulele.
Why similar: Open World 26.7%, Sandbox 21.4%, Colorful 12.9%, Exploration 11.1%, Cute 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a tropical, open-world adventure with a strong emphasis on nature and exploration.
- #16 Project Shoreline
86% matchVery Positive95% of 353 reviews2024
Dev: Speldosa Interactive
Windows · Linux
Step into the tiny metaphorical shoes of a Muri, entrusted with the important task of exploring, cleaning, and restoring a corrupted and decaying beach, one sparkling satisfying patch at a time, in this cute cozy mini-adventure - Project Shoreline!
Why similar: Cleaning 44.6% ★, Cozy 16.8%, Open World 8.1%, Relaxing 6.7%, Cute 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on cleaning and adventure in a coastal setting that feels very similar to Loddlenaut.
- #17 Cozy Cleaner
85% matchVery Positive90% of 1,030 reviews2026
Dev: Payoff GamesPub: Rogue Duck Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Cozy Cleaner is a relaxing cleaning game where you tidy and organize rooms messed up by playful cats. Pick up clutter, wipe away dirt, and bring order back to every space for a calming, refreshing experience with cozy soundtracks.
Why similar: Cleaning 39.7% ★, Job Simulator 20.6% ★, Cozy 16%, Relaxing 7%, Cute 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated cleaning simulation that emphasizes a relaxing, low-stress experience.
- #18 Paleo Pines
86% matchVery Positive83% of 2,669 reviews2023
Dev: Italic PigPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Welcome to Paleo Pines, a charming island known for its friendly dinosaurs, quirky townsfolk, and mysterious past. Befriend dinos and enlist their help to fix up your ranch and farm crops to create your cozy dino sanctuary! Then set out with your companion, Lucky, to uncover the island’s secrets.
Why similar: Creature Collector 28.3%, Open World 15.4%, Relaxing 14.6%, Cute 10.6%, Exploration 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines creature collection with a relaxing, cozy farming and exploration loop.
- #19 Sable
84% matchVery Positive86% of 6,432 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: Open World 29%, Relaxing 18.3%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Exploration 13.9%, Atmospheric 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A meditative exploration game that focuses on discovery and a unique, artistic visual style.
- #20 Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition
84% matchVery Positive95% of 53,173 reviews2020
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.
Why similar: Relaxing 31.7%, Crafting 26%, Exploration 17.8%, Atmospheric 14.2%, Adventure 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy management game that emphasizes emotional connection and nurturing characters in a beautiful world.
- #21 Moldwasher
81% matchVery Positive92% of 895 reviews2026
Dev: Rubel GamesPub: Anshar Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Clean moldy messes as a brave food hero! Equip your high-pressure spray, choose the right nozzle, and clear away sticky messes in this cozy, arcade-style fridge-cleaning adventure.
Why similar: Cleaning 44.3% ★, Cozy 17.5%, Job Simulator 14.8% ★, Relaxing 7.3%, Cute 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A casual cleaning game that focuses on the satisfying removal of grime in a cozy setting.
- #22 KarmaZoo
83% matchVery Positive86% of 1,419 reviews2023
Dev: PastagamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Share the love and die trying! KarmaZoo is a joyful, altruistic, cooperative platformer where up to 10 random players help each other with the unique abilities of 50 different characters - all for the sake of good Karma.
Why similar: Cute 39.4%, Colorful 35.4%, Casual 21.1%, Singleplayer 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cooperative, cute platformer that rewards kindness and helping others in a colorful environment.
- #23 My Little Universe
82% matchVery Positive86% of 2,242 reviews2023
Dev: EstotyPub: SayGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Stranded on a barren moon with nothing but your tools, fuelless ship, and celestial powers of creation, you are destined to recreate what was once lost and be the hero of your own Little Universe! Don't forget to call in up to three of your friends to join your journey in the Splitscreen Co-op Mode!
Why similar: Crafting 17%, Open World 16.7%, Sandbox 15.8%, Relaxing 12.7%, Cute 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox exploration game that focuses on gathering resources and building up a world.
- #24 Megaquarium
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,770 reviews2018
Dev: Twice Circled
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The public aquarium simulator. Design your displays, look after your fish, manage your staff and keep your guests happy! It's all in a day's work as the curator of your very own Megaquarium.
Why similar: Underwater 42.2% ★, Creature Collector 25.2%, Sandbox 12.6%, Cute 7.6%, Relaxing 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a management-focused take on underwater life and aquarium maintenance.
- #25 Cloud Gardens
81% matchVery Positive95% of 2,308 reviews2021
Dev: Noio
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 45%
A chill game about using plants to overgrow abandoned wasteland dioramas
Why similar: Sandbox 37.6%, Relaxing 30.2%, Atmospheric 16.8%, Casual 6.9%, 3D 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing simulation game about reclaiming abandoned, polluted spaces with nature.
- #26 Coral Island
78% matchVery Positive89% of 27,509 reviews2023
Dev: Stairway GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 56.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Coral Island is a vibrant, laid-back farm sim reimagined with multiplayer! Experience enchanting island life at your own pace: farm with friends, nurture animals, build relationships, hang out with a diverse cast of characters, and dive into the magical Merfolk Kingdom.
Why similar: Relaxing 24.2%, Open World 22.9%, Crafting 22.6%, Sandbox 18.5%, Adventure 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Includes ocean-cleaning mechanics alongside farming and creature-tending in a cozy island setting.
- #27 Figment 2: Creed Valley
79% matchVery Positive94% of 1,431 reviews2023
Dev: Bedtime Digital Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Figment 2: Creed Valley is an action-adventure game set in the human mind. Face bosses in musical showdowns, make your way through puzzles, and explore unique environments.
Why similar: Cute 35.1%, Exploration 29.4%, Atmospheric 18.9%, Adventure 11.4%, Singleplayer 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A musical, puzzle-filled adventure with a cute, imaginative art style.
- #28 Monster Mop Up
79% matchMixed58% of 224 reviews2025
Dev: Terahard LtdPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Rescue the scared little Ragamuffins from the human world and clean up all evidence of their existence. Mop stains, burn poop, and get rewarded with high tech gear and upgrades. Save enough, and you can even expand your home, decorate it, and live happily ever after with your fluffy little friends!
Why similar: Creature Collector 22.8%, Job Simulator 19.9% ★, Cozy 19.5%, Sandbox 9.2%, Relaxing 9%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation game centered on cleaning up after chaotic events in a lighthearted, multiplayer-friendly way.
- #29 Shelldiver
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 17,188 reviews2025
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Take a deep breath and dive right into this cozy incremental game about a senior turtle trying to start a business selling jellyfish. Upgrade your equipment, explore biomes, and help your turtly village!
Why similar: Relaxing 33.6%, Cute 18.3%, Colorful 18.2%, Casual 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #30 S.A.N.D.Y. - Beach Cleaner
76% matchVery Positive93% of 308 reviews2026
Dev: 20 CALLS
Windows
Clean up trash from the beach in this short, relaxing, and grim game! Recycle waste, upgrade your robot. Explore new territories. Clean up oil spills and save the animals!
Why similar: Job Simulator 32% ★, Cleaning 30.4% ★, Relaxing 13.6%, Atmospheric 6.6%, Sandbox 5.7%
- #31 Fishy 3D
80% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2020
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
An adventure game about a hungry fish 🐟 Dive, jump, swim and eat your way through a lush micro-world. Can you escape the polluted pond?
Why similar: Underwater 30.4% ★, Open World 18.1%, Exploration 8.6%, Colorful 8.5%, Relaxing 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: An underwater exploration game that emphasizes collecting items and navigating a 3D environment.
- #32 Amanda the Adventurer
77% matchVery Positive94% of 7,259 reviews2023
Dev: MANGLEDmaw GamesPub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Join Amanda and her pal Wooly on a series of adventures as they explore and learn about our wonderful world! With several NEW play-along, laugh-along, learn-along episodes there's always fun to be had! Just make sure to do everything Amanda says or she might get angry.
Why similar: Atmospheric 25.4%, Exploration 20.5%, Colorful 20.5%, 3D 17.6%, Adventure 16.1%
- #33 Luna's Fishing Garden
78% matchVery Positive94% of 2,231 reviews2021
Dev: Coldwild Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Luna's Fishing Garden is a short, cozy fishing and building game. Catch fish, trade it in and create the garden of your dreams by planting new trees, placing water objects and bringing animals to the archipelago.
Why similar: Cozy 24.8%, Sandbox 20%, Relaxing 15.2%, Cute 13.1%, Colorful 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, cozy game about fishing and building up a beautiful island garden.
- #34 Clean the Sea!
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: Backpack Games
Windows · Mac
Make the planet beautiful!
Why similar: Sandbox 25.2%, Open World 17.1%, Exploration 14.6%, Relaxing 14.5%, Cute 12.6%
- #35 Kraken Cleaning
75% matchVery Positive89% of 87 reviews2026
Dev: Luka Works
Windows · Mac · Linux
A cozy incremental game where you play as a Kraken wielding abyssal powers to clean the ocean.
Why similar: Underwater 54.3% ★, Relaxing 15.9%, Cute 13.7%, Colorful 9.2%, Casual 5.2%
- #36 Mediterranea Inferno
76% matchVery Positive83% of 568 reviews2023
Dev: EyeguysPub: Santa Ragione
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore the inner demons of three childhood friends on a summer retreat. Unearth secrets, fears and obsessions as you help them reconnect and rediscover themselves. A mature and treacherous visual novel from the creator of Milky Way Prince – The Vampire Star.
Why similar: Colorful 79.4%, Adventure 17.3%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #37 McPixel 3
74% matchVery Positive93% of 1,882 reviews2022
Dev: Sos SosowskiPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
McPixel 3 is a mind-blowing save-the-day adventure that sees the titular wanna-be hero avert one disaster after another at every turn using unconventional yet entertaining methods of mayhem.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 30.5%, Adventure 21.5%, Sci-fi 15.8%, Exploration 14.1%, Casual 13.3%
- #38 King Of The Castle
74% matchVery Positive88% of 1,729 reviews2023
Dev: Tributary GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Take your rightful place on the throne in this multiplayer-only party game for 4+ players. Rule the kingdom with an iron fist or silver tongue as you steer through bloodshed, intrigue & madcap disaster! Can you keep your crown when others plot your downfall? More importantly, can you keep your head?
Why similar: Colorful 71.5%, Casual 28.5%
- #39 Citizen Sleeper
73% matchVery Positive92% of 10,481 reviews2022
Dev: Jump Over The AgePub: Fellow Traveller
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Roleplaying in the ruins of interplanetary capitalism. Live the life of an escaped worker, washed-up on a lawless station at the edge of an interstellar society. Inspired by the flexibility and freedom of TTRPGs, explore the station, choose your friends, escape your past and change your future.
Why similar: Sci-fi 40.9%, Exploration 24.4%, Atmospheric 21.2%, Adventure 13.5%
- #40 Black Skylands
73% matchVery Positive84% of 4,496 reviews2023
Dev: Hungry Couch GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Become the captain of an airship and explore the world of the skies, gather resources and build powerful weapons, uncover ancient secrets and fight beneath your ship's sails.
Why similar: Open World 27.1%, Sandbox 19.8%, Crafting 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Sci-fi 10.8%
- #41 Chillquarium
72% matchVery Positive92% of 8,350 reviews2023
Dev: Ben Reber
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.7 hrsMean: 52.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Chillquarium is a cozy and relaxing idle game. Buy fish and raise them in real time, then sell them to turn a profit! Customize your aquarium as you progress from a simple starter tank to your dream setup by filling your collection with rare exotic fish and ultra-rare color variants!
Why similar: Creature Collector 28.8%, Cozy 24.2%, Underwater 20.3% ★, Relaxing 9.3%, Cute 7.6%
- #42 Landscaper Simulator
70% matchVery Positive90% of 144 reviews2026
Dev: Midnight Game StudiosPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Lawns are wild. Parks are buried in weeds. Streets are littered. The world needs a hero, and that’s where you come in. As the Landscaper, it’s your job to turn disorder into beauty. With your weed whacker, pressure washer, and trash vacuum, you’ll trim, wash, and restore every space to perfection.
Why similar: Cleaning 42.5% ★, Job Simulator 17.7% ★, Cozy 13.6%, Relaxing 7.8%, Sandbox 6.5%
- #43 A Guidebook of Babel
71% matchVery Positive91% of 1,787 reviews2023
Dev: StarryStarryPub: Thermite Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with the butterfly effect at its core. Board the Babel, a mysterious cruise ship that takes you on a whimsical journey to the afterlife. Use a special pen to help fellow travelers fulfill their wishes by rewriting the past, changing how the future unfolds.
Why similar: Cute 57.7%, Adventure 42.3%
- #44 Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,224 reviews2023
Dev: Iron Wolf Studio S.A.Pub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter brings you an authentic and historically accurate destroyer simulation along with gripping anti-submarine warfare set in the turmoils of the Atlantic Ocean during World War II.
Why similar: 3D 75.8%, Singleplayer 24.2%
- #45 Bugsnax
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 9,433 reviews2022
Dev: Young Horses
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Catch mysterious living snacks and feed them to your friends in this unusual island adventure!
Why similar: Creature Collector 48.6%, Cute 12.1%, Sandbox 9.8%, Exploration 8.8%, Colorful 8.2%
- #46 Bravery and Greed
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,058 reviews2022
Dev: Rekka GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 100%
- #47 DrainSim
68% matchVery Positive92% of 2,544 reviews2026
Dev: CodePeas
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 39.2% ★, Cozy 16.3%, Sandbox 12.7%, Relaxing 12.4%, Colorful 5.1%
- #48 Dordogne
70% matchVery Positive92% of 1,612 reviews2023
Dev: UN JE NE SAIS QUOIPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Relaxing 22.1%, Cute 20.1%, Exploration 14.3%, Colorful 13.6%, Atmospheric 11.3%
- #49 Jack Move
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,334 reviews2022
Dev: So RomanticPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Jack Move is a JRPG that features a unique blend of gritty cyberpunk story telling, turn based battles and beautiful modern pixel art. Take on the role of Noa, a vigilante hacker who is thrust into a world of murder, kidnapping and dark research after her father goes missing.
Why similar: Sci-fi 35.6%, Pixel Graphics 24.9%, Exploration 21.2%, Adventure 13%, Singleplayer 5.5%
- #50 Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 20,192 reviews2022
Dev: turbolento gamesPub: turbolento publishing
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.
Why similar: Relaxing 30%, Cute 26%, Colorful 14.1%, 3D 11.7%, Atmospheric 9.3%
- #51 The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
69% matchVery Positive92% of 3,259 reviews2022
Dev: Cloak and Dagger GamesPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 36.2%, Atmospheric 31.4%, Adventure 26.1%, Singleplayer 6.3%
- #52 Children of Silentown
69% matchVery Positive87% of 1,564 reviews2023
Dev: Elf GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Children of Silentown is a dark adventure game that tells the story of Lucy, a girl growing up in a village deep in a forest inhabited by monsters. People disappearing is nothing uncommon here, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own. Or so she thinks.
Why similar: Colorful 35.3%, Atmospheric 34.7%, Adventure 22.8%, Singleplayer 7.2%
- #53 Collector's Cove
66% matchVery Positive89% of 174 reviews2026
Dev: VoodooDuck
Windows
All aboard! Collector’s Cove is a cozy farming adventure on the high seas. Sail with your animal friend to uncharted waters, cultivate your floating farm, and discover new islands, crops and fish on your quest to become a Named Collector!
Why similar: Creature Collector 35.1%, Crafting 17.7%, Cozy 16.6%, Exploration 9.6%, Colorful 8.2%
- #54 Nova Lands
67% matchVery Positive89% of 3,518 reviews2023
Dev: BEHEMUTTPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Nova Lands is a factory building, exploration, and island management game. Explore, engage in combat, and automate your industry. The planet you’re on is full of mysteries, creatures, people, and things to do. Welcome to your new home amongst the stars!
Why similar: Open World 23.9%, Sandbox 23.6%, Crafting 21.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Exploration 8.3%
- #55 Hell Pie
68% matchVery Positive90% of 1,762 reviews2022
Dev: SluggerflyPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Hell Pie is an obscene 3D platformer that takes bad taste to the next level! Hell Pie sees you grab the horns of Nate, the ‘Demon of Bad Taste’. He is given the honorable task of gathering the disgusting ingredients for Satan’s infamous birthday pie!
Why similar: Cute 45.6%, 3D 22.6%, Adventure 20.5%, Singleplayer 11.3%
- #56 Zoeti
69% matchMixed64% of 522 reviews2023
Dev: Dusklight CO., LTD.Pub: Akupara Games
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Zoeti is a turn-based roguelite that features a deck of playing cards used to create card combos and activate skills in the heat of battle. Bolster your arsenal of skills through battles, discoverable upgrades, or aid from the locals which enhance your plays to overcome the evil plaguing your land.
Why similar: Colorful 52.9%, Adventure 30.8%, Singleplayer 16.3%
- #57 Moonstone Island
67% matchVery Positive84% of 5,022 reviews2023
Dev: Studio SupersoftPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Moonstone Island is a creature-collecting life-sim set in an open world with 100 islands to explore. Make friends, brew potions, collect Spirits, and test your strength in card-based encounters to complete your Alchemy training!
Why similar: Creature Collector 46.5%, Sandbox 17.4%, Relaxing 14.7%, Cute 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #58 Distant Bloom
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 273 reviews2024
Dev: Ember TrailPub: Kinda Brave
Windows
From a world in ruins to a world in bloom. This serene management game lets you explore an alien planet where things have gone amiss. Harness the power of plants to restore the environment and build a flourishing community with your crewmates.
Why similar: Cozy 23.5%, Aliens 14.3%, Crafting 13.1%, Relaxing 9.9%, Cute 6.6%
- #59 Zen Aquarium
64% matchVery Positive95% of 305 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 39.3% ★, Cozy 21.7%, Creature Collector 16.2%, Relaxing 9%, Colorful 5.3%
- #60 BLACKTAIL
67% matchVery Positive81% of 2,830 reviews2022
Dev: THE PARASIGHTPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Forge the legend of Baba Yaga, a girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from her home. Live out the origins of the Slavic myth in this one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world.
Why similar: Open World 45.6%, Exploration 19.3%, Atmospheric 17.7%, Colorful 13.8%, Singleplayer 3.7%