- #1 LOST EMBER
97% matchVery Positive88% of 5,159 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: Wholesome 16.4% ★, Dog 12.7% ★, Walking Simulator 10.5%, Nature 10.2%, Emotional 7.6%
- #2 Submerged: Hidden Depths
96% matchVery Positive90% of 818 reviews2022
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.3%, Nature 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Emotional 10.4%, Family Friendly 9.3%
- #3 LOST EMBER - VR Edition
96% matchMixed47% of 106 reviews2022
Dev: Mooneye Studios
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 25%
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, climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, and many more!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.1%, LGBTQ+ 14.3%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Third Person 8.7%, Exploration 7.3%
- #4 Farewell North
95% matchVery Positive95% of 585 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: Dog 22.2% ★, Walking Simulator 11.5%, Nature 11.5%, Emotional 9.9%, Third Person 6.5%
- #5 Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature
94% 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: Walking Simulator 16.3%, Emotional 9.9%, Third Person 8.8%, Family Friendly 8.3%, Linear 8.2%
- #6 Lil Gator Game
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,831 reviews2022
Dev: MegaWobblePub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.9 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 35.1% ★, LGBTQ+ 15.8%, Family Friendly 12.4%, Relaxing 10.3%, Cute 8.1%
- #7 Herdling
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 838 reviews2025
Dev: OkomotivePub: Panic
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.
Why similar: Emotional 16.3%, Nature 14.3%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Exploration 9.3%, Relaxing 8.5%
- #8 Endling - Extinction is Forever
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,246 reviews2022
Dev: Herobeat StudiosPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
As the last mother fox on Earth, your cubs need all your care to survive in a merciless world that slowly destroys itself. You have to help them, teach them and save them. And you should never forget that extinction is forever – in the real world and in this 2023 BAFTA award winning experience.
Why similar: Emotional 19.7%, Nature 18.3%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Exploration 7.8%
- #9 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,780 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 31.4% ★, Nature 16.9%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Family Friendly 10.7%, Exploration 6.7%
- #10 Koira
90% matchVery Positive95% of 310 reviews2025
Dev: Studio TolimaPub: DON'T NOD
Windows · Mac · Linux
Save a puppy and embark on a heartwarming, hand-drawn adventure together. Journey to the heart of an enchanted forest, solving puzzles and avoiding hunters to protect your newfound friend.
Why similar: Dog 21.4% ★, Wholesome 21.4% ★, Emotional 9.7%, Nature 7.2%, Family Friendly 6.7%
- #11 The Companion
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 118 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 33.2% ★, Walking Simulator 17.9%, Exploration 8.4%, Relaxing 7.8%, Third Person 7.7%
- #12 Dordogne
89% matchVery Positive92% of 1,483 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 24.1% ★, Nature 11.3%, Emotional 10.2%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Family Friendly 7.5%
- #13 The Wild Eternal
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 173 reviews2017
Dev: Ilsanjo
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Get lost beneath the fog in The Wild Eternal, a reflective first-person exploration game. Embark on a meditative journey to heal the scars of your past. Can you escape the cycle of reincarnation?
Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.2%, Nature 16%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Exploration 8.9%, Story Rich 8%
- #14 Cloudy Valley
87% matchMostly Positive80% of 64 reviews2024
Dev: PaltypusPub: TyGAMES
Windows
Go on a summer vacation to the Cloudy Valley archipelago! Swim, climb, and explore the different islands at your own pace. Discover treasures or enjoy a cozy and relaxing atmosphere by the waves...
Why similar: Wholesome 18.3% ★, Nature 14.7%, Walking Simulator 13.2%, Exploration 9.3%, Relaxing 8.8%
- #15 Paws and Soul
88% matchMixed54% of 146 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: Walking Simulator 20.9%, Family Friendly 12.4%, Third Person 12.1%, Story Rich 9.5%, Exploration 9.4%
- #16 Hello Goodboy
86% 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: Dog 26% ★, Wholesome 26% ★, Family Friendly 7.8%, Exploration 6.9%, Relaxing 6.9%
- #17 The First Tree
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,774 reviews2017
Dev: David Wehle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A beautiful, 3rd-person exploration game centered around two parallel stories: a fox trying to find her missing family, and a son reconnecting with his estranged father in Alaska. Uncover artifacts from the son's life as he becomes intertwined in the fox’s journey towards The First Tree.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.1%, Nature 12.5%, Exploration 10.1%, Relaxing 9.9%, Atmospheric 9.8%
- #18 Smushi Come Home
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,630 reviews2023
Dev: SomeHumbleOnionPub: Mooneye Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Play as a tiny lil' mushroom who's lost in the forest and can't find its way home. Explore unique areas freely at your own pace, chat with friendly inhabitants, and take on different adventures to get back home!
Why similar: Wholesome 27.2% ★, Nature 18.2%, Relaxing 8.7%, Cute 8.6%, Exploration 8%
- #19 NAIAD
83% matchVery Positive95% of 596 reviews2024
Dev: HiWarp
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 18.4%, Exploration 11.5%, Family Friendly 9.9%, Cute 9.6%, Relaxing 8.1%
- #20 AER Memories of Old
85% matchVery Positive86% of 7,624 reviews2017
Dev: Forgotten KeyPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 16.5%, Exploration 16.4%, Relaxing 14.3%, Nature 10.8%, Third Person 9.3%
- #21 Röki
84% matchVery Positive89% of 3,110 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: Nature 18.2%, Emotional 16%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Third Person 11.6%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #22 Sunfluffs
82% matchVery Positive100% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Nuclear Strawberry
Windows
Exist in the world as a queer little animal. Toss berries at grumpy critters to cheer them up, and try your best to help out the mysterious Lightbearer!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.5%, Dog 22.9% ★, Nature 11.4%, Exploration 10.2%, Colorful 8.2%
- #23 Petit Island
82% matchVery Positive82% of 115 reviews2024
Dev: Xelo GamesPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Welcome to the beautiful and tropical Petit Island! Relive your grandpaw's youthful adventures by exploring the island and meeting all the unique islanders in this heartwarming open-world narrative exploration game. Preserve his memories before they fade away.
Why similar: Nature 19.7%, Family Friendly 13.2%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Relaxing 10.2%, Exploration 10%
- #24 Recollection
79% matchVery Positive97% of 120 reviews2023
Dev: Erkberg Games
Windows
A calm and atmospheric "walking'n'watching simulator" about the beauty of nature. Use your gaze and attention in diverse gameplay experiences: Connect the stars, watch the grass grow, fly with the birds and remember many more of the wonders surrounding us each day.
Why similar: Wholesome 27.4% ★, Nature 17.3%, Emotional 10.1%, Walking Simulator 9.6%, Relaxing 8.5%
- #25 The Red Lantern
80% matchVery Positive82% of 1,205 reviews2021
Dev: Timberline StudioPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 12.6 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: Dog 35.2% ★, Emotional 13.9%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Exploration 9%, Relaxing 7.7%
- #26 Shelter
81% matchVery Positive85% of 3,696 reviews2013
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Experience the wild as a badger sheltering your cubs from harm. On your journey, you will be stalked by birds of prey, encounter perils of the night, cross fierce rivers, escape forest fires and face the looming threat of starvation. Food is to be found, but is there enough for everyone?
Why similar: Nature 17.7%, Walking Simulator 15.7%, Emotional 12.6%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Family Friendly 10.2%
- #27 Submerged
81% 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: Walking Simulator 18.6%, Nature 16.1%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Family Friendly 10.2%, Third Person 9.5%
- #28 My Little Puppy
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,969 reviews2025
Dev: Dreamotion Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
"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: Dog 27.6% ★, Nature 12.2%, Emotional 12%, Story Rich 6.6%, Exploration 6.1%
- #29 Spirit of the North 2
75% matchVery Positive86% of 975 reviews2025
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Unveil the mysteries of a beautiful ancient world in this breathtaking 3rd-Person Adventure, a sequel to the acclaimed ‘Spirit of the North.’ Take on the role of an isolated fox with a raven companion on a quest to restore the lost guardians and return home.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.8%, Nature 14.7%, Exploration 12.7%, Relaxing 12.6%, Third Person 10.6%
- #30 Spirit of the North
77% 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: Walking Simulator 27%, Adventure 17.8%, Relaxing 17.2%, Exploration 16%, Atmospheric 7.2%
- #31 Shelter 2
78% matchVery Positive85% of 4,275 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: Nature 18.2%, Walking Simulator 15.7%, Emotional 15%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Exploration 7.9%
- #32 Paperbark
78% matchVery Positive89% of 353 reviews2018
Dev: Paper House
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Paperbark is a charming game that tells a beautiful short story of a wombat, the bush and a very hot Australian Summer.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.4%, Nature 22.7%, Relaxing 10.3%, Family Friendly 10%, Colorful 7.6%
- #33 Neva
73% matchVery Positive94% of 9,503 reviews2024
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 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 18.8%, Walking Simulator 16.4%, Nature 16.4%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Atmospheric 9.7%
- #34 Beasts of Maravilla Island
77% matchVery Positive87% of 495 reviews2021
Dev: Banana Bird Studios, LLCPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Beasts of Maravilla Island is a 3D adventure game where you take on the role of a young wildlife photographer who traverses Maravilla Island's magical ecosystems to discover extraordinary creatures, learn their behaviors, and, most importantly, photograph their majesty.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.5%, Third Person 13.6%, Exploration 12.2%, Relaxing 10.3%, Family Friendly 10.2%
- #35 Paws and Soul: First Step
79% matchMixed59% of 81 reviews2020
Dev: ELECTROSTALIN ENTERTAINMENTPub: Games Operators
Windows
Paws and Soul: First Step is a story introduction to Paws and Soul. Adventure game about reincarnation. Turn yourself into a wolf, explore mysterious forest and reveal every secret of your past life!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.6%, Exploration 13.4%, Adventure 13.2%, Relaxing 13%, Story Rich 10.8%
- #36 Cynthia: Hidden in the Moonshadow
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 154 reviews2023
Dev: Catthia Games
Windows
Emotional, 3rd-person, story-driven, adventure game focused on solving puzzles and using stealth mechanics. Use your bow to interact with environmental elements. Sneak, climb or distract guards to move further unnoticed. Solve light puzzles alongside your path to rescue your loved one.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.9%, Emotional 13.1%, Female Protagonist 12%, Third Person 10.9%, Exploration 8.7%
- #37 A Short Hike
74% 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: Nature 17.7%, Relaxing 15.5%, Exploration 15%, Cute 11.4%, Walking Simulator 11.3%
- #38 Mika and The Witch's Mountain
73% matchVery Positive88% of 1,081 reviews2025
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Mika and the Witch’s Mountain is a fantasy adventure about an aspiring witch who delivers packages to the townspeople of a small island. Explore every cranny and soar through the sky with your magic broom.
Why similar: Wholesome 29.9% ★, Nature 15%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Relaxing 8.9%, Exploration 8.1%
- #39 Paws - A Shelter 2 Game
76% matchVery Positive92% of 708 reviews2016
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Traverse a vast world as a young lynx cub. Paws – A Shelter 2 Game is a standalone, single player, adventure game with loss and friendship as its central themes. Venture out in the world and make your way home.
Why similar: Nature 18.2%, Cute 17.3%, Adventure 15.3%, Emotional 13.1%, Family Friendly 11.4%
- #40 Lost Words: Beyond the Page
73% matchVery Positive95% of 823 reviews2021
Dev: Sketchbook DevelopmentsPub: Sketchbook Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A short, fully voiced, story-first adventure across two worlds. Rearrange words into platforms in Izzy’s diary, then wield word magic to shape your path in the fantasy she writes. Gentle puzzles, watercolour wonder, and a bittersweet story of family, loss, and healing.
Why similar: Emotional 21.7%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Relaxing 13.1%, Story Rich 12.6%, Colorful 9.8%
- #41 Mail Time
71% matchVery Positive85% of 1,607 reviews2023
Dev: Kela van der DeijlPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
It's Mail Time! As a newly trained Mail Scout, put on your pack, grab those letters, and deliver them across Grumblewood Grove! The forest animals eagerly await the sight of your mushroom hat in this cozy, cottagecore light-platformer adventure!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.2%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Third Person 10.6%, Emotional 9%, Relaxing 8.7%
- #42 Albatroz
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 81 reviews2024
Dev: Among GiantsPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Albatroz is a backpacking adventure RPG that will take you through majestic landscapes in search of your lost sibling. A tale about knowing when to let go and start over.
Why similar: Nature 23%, Walking Simulator 22.7%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Exploration 12.9%, Third Person 8.9%
- #43 DOGWALK
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,686 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: Wholesome 29.2% ★, Dog 27.6% ★, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Exploration 7.6%, Relaxing 4.9%
- #44 A Corgi's Cozy Hike
69% matchVery Positive100% of 75 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: Dog 26.8% ★, Wholesome 26.1% ★, Family Friendly 11%, Relaxing 9.6%, Exploration 8.4%
- #45 Sable
71% 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: Female Protagonist 26%, Exploration 17.2%, Story Rich 16.7%, Relaxing 16%, Atmospheric 12.4%
- #46 RiME
72% 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: Exploration 19.6%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Walking Simulator 10.1%, Adventure 10%, Fantasy 9.8%
- #47 Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure
70% matchVery Positive93% of 374 reviews2024
Dev: Furniture & Mattress LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Find your way in a world of breezy, thoughtful puzzles, along a charming journey of self-discovery.
Why similar: Nature 24.1%, Exploration 12.9%, Relaxing 10.5%, Colorful 10.4%, Female Protagonist 8.7%
- #48 Re:Fresh
70% matchVery Positive89% of 330 reviews2023
Dev: Merge Conflict Studio
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Restore your town as you run, jump and dash through cozy locales while helping lovable townsfolk! Become immersed in a tight-knit community of animals and robots while becoming the town hero in this heart-warming solarpunk adventure.
Why similar: Wholesome 26.6% ★, LGBTQ+ 16.4%, Nature 15.4%, Linear 7.2%, Exploration 7.2%
- #49 Pine Hearts
69% matchVery Positive97% of 110 reviews2024
Dev: Hyper Luminal Games LtdPub: Secret Mode
Windows
Pine Hearts is a wholesome and tender adventure about nostalgic journeys, overcoming loss, and helping others. Embark on a cozy hiking expedition to the sprawling Pine Hearts nature reserve and scale the mountain your father never managed to climb.
Why similar: Wholesome 20.1% ★, Nature 14.7%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, Emotional 10.2%, Family Friendly 8.4%
- #50 Creatures of Ava
69% matchVery Positive87% of 469 reviews2024
Dev: Inverge StudiosPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Wholesome 36.4% ★, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Emotional 11.2%, Exploration 9.8%, Story Rich 6.7%
- #51 Little Friends: Puppy Island
68% matchVery Positive95% of 286 reviews2023
Dev: Big Blue BubblePub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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: Dog 37.9% ★, Family Friendly 15.5%, Exploration 9.9%, Colorful 8.4%, Cute 7.1%
- #52 The Last Campfire
67% 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: Emotional 20.5%, Family Friendly 13.4%, Relaxing 12.3%, Story Rich 11%, Cute 10.7%
- #53 Isle of Jura
71% matchMixed63% of 1,393 reviews2022
Dev: EM Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Take a fishing trip to Jura, a remote and beautiful island. Explore, meet the locals, and catch delicious fish!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.1%, Nature 17.1%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Third Person 8.9%, Exploration 8.5%
- #54 Chicken Journey
67% matchVery Positive96% of 452 reviews2023
Dev: loonyware
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 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 31.1% ★, Nature 11.8%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Relaxing 8.7%, Family Friendly 8.3%
- #55 Monument Valley
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,203 reviews2022
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Embark on a journey of forgiveness through impossible environments and illusionary puzzles. Experience this meditative and calming puzzle game by manipulating monuments and creating evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 16.8%, Emotional 16.7%, Relaxing 16.6%, Exploration 11.6%, Third Person 8.4%
- #56 Deer Journey
70% matchMixed67% of 76 reviews2022
Dev: Pablo Picazo
Windows
Deer Journey is a third person walking simulator game. Outcasted by the other deers, an albino fawn is forced to go deep into the forest to find a place to live. Join him on his journey through a world too big for which he may not be yet ready.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.7%, Nature 19.2%, Emotional 14.6%, Third Person 9.1%, Linear 8.2%
- #57 Botany Manor
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,319 reviews2024
Dev: Balloon StudiosPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Welcome to Botany Manor, a stately home in 19th century England. You play as inhabitant Arabella Greene, a retired botanist. Explore your house and gardens, filled with research, to figure out the ideal habitat of forgotten flora. Grow each plant to discover the mysterious qualities they hold…
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.7%, Nature 13.7%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Linear 9%, Exploration 9%
- #58 The Eternal Cylinder
67% matchVery Positive90% of 1,173 reviews2022
Dev: ACE TeamPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Control a herd of charming creatures called Trebhum and explore an unforgettable alien world filled with exotic lifeforms and surreal environments. Discover dozens of mutations to overcome puzzles, explore new biomes, and survive on a dangerous planet.
Why similar: Family Friendly 18.5%, Story Rich 14.9%, Third Person 14.9%, Exploration 14.7%, Cute 10.4%
- #59 Moose Lost in the Woods
66% 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 18.9%, Nature 14.1%, Exploration 11%, Third Person 9.8%, Relaxing 9.4%