Games Like Midwest Goodbye

It’s time to take a trip across a pocket-sized world of tiles, terrains and colourful characters in this light puzzle narrative game inspired by board games and travel. Pack yourself a set of dice and some comfy boots!

Why similar: Cozy 41.9%, Narrative 33.1% ★, Family Friendly 13.6%, Casual 7.9%, Indie 1.9%

A cozy narrative game about going on an online date with your crush as a massive nerd~

Why similar: Narrative 46.8% ★, Cozy 44.2%, Casual 5%, Indie 3.4%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Pelican Post is a cozy narrative game about building community by delivering mail to a town of charming characters. As Port Pleasant's mailman, you'll get to know the townsfolk and make a difference in their lives.

Why similar: Narrative 51.7% ★, Cozy 39.6%, Casual 5.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%, Indie 1.5%

Homgard is a cosy, story-heavy nonogram (picross) adventure set after the end of a fading world. Solve logic puzzles with new nonogram rules, reveal the map beneath, and piece together a vast, whimsical place that refuses to be forgotten.

Why similar: Narrative 51.2% ★, Cozy 39.6%, Casual 6.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%, Indie 1.1%

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 43.2%, Narrative 38.1% ★, Family Friendly 10.4%, Casual 5.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Fireside Fables is a narrative driven 3D platformer, made in partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity! Play through your plushies greatest adventures, explore whimsical worlds, and re-discover your inner child!

Why similar: Narrative 46.1% ★, Cozy 36.6%, Family Friendly 10.6%, Casual 5.3%, Indie 1.4%

Create, destroy, and discover. Ephemeral Art: Shapeweaver is a 2D digital playground where you can let your creativity run wild. Whether you're an aspiring artist or just looking for an art sandbox game, Shapeweaver offers a unique and engaging experience for everyone.

Why similar: Cozy 70.5%, Family Friendly 12.2%, Casual 11.3%, Indie 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%

A narrative adventure where you take on the role of Buru, a retired thief who agrees to one last job... Chat with quirky locals, encounter D&D inspired mini-games, and try to uncover the truth before it’s too late in this short story about the connection between the characters and the land.

Why similar: Narrative 61.3% ★, Cozy 27.9%, Casual 9.2%, Indie 1.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Spend a week in Tokyo to get some great photos for your feed. Learn the latest fashion trends, make friends, and take the perfect pictures to rack up likes on Street Snaps.

Why similar: Cozy 94.8%, Indie 5.2%

A first-person narrative adventure game, telling the story of a sick child playing a 2D platformer. Made in partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity!

Why similar: Narrative 50.8% ★, Cozy 40.4%, Casual 4.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%, Indie 2.1%

A charming pixelart platformer in which you follow Mr Frog on a journey to the grave of his late wife. Traverse challenging terrain and use those powerful frog legs to make massive leaps across the swamp, and meet other residents who call it home.

Why similar: Cozy 45.6%, Narrative 44.3% ★, Family Friendly 5.8%, Indie 2.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Chase the world’s colors with paint, not sliders. Scoop red, yellow, blue, black and white by eye, stir them together, and see how close you land. The color difference becomes your score. 66 studies take you from the atelier to world flags and landscapes, plus a sudden-death Scoop Challenge.

Why similar: Cozy 65.9%, Casual 16%, Family Friendly 14.2%, Indie 2.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%

A short, slow-paced, narrative-driven point-and-click game where you follow Filomena as she prepares her garden for a competition and awaits the arrival of her grandchild, Frida.

Why similar: Narrative 57.4% ★, Cozy 35.5%, Casual 3.6%, Indie 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Guide Froggo through a world on sticky notes and relax while solving the puzzle of his journey home to find his best friend Buddy. Meet quirky animal friends, solve satisfying puzzles, help one another and relax in this cozy and heartwarming adventure with an intuitive drag-and-drop puzzle style.

Why similar: Narrative 41.5% ★, Cozy 40.7%, Family Friendly 9.3%, Casual 7.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Fold the paper into shape. A cozy grid puzzler about creasing a sheet of paper until it matches the target exactly. 100+ levels, with fun mechanics.

Why similar: Cozy 71.7%, Casual 22.4%, Singleplayer 3.3%, Indie 2.6%

A short interactive story about parenthood.

Why similar: Narrative 50.6% ★, Cozy 32.4%, Family Friendly 9.5%, Casual 5%, Indie 1.4%

Selfie Worm is a cozy adventure blending squishy 2D physics with photography. Control an elastic worm through a colorless world, capturing selfies to restore vibrancy and uncover a heartwarming narrative. Featuring a built-in "Anti-Boss Mode" and Focus Timer, it turns work breaks into healing times.

Why similar: Narrative 44.3% ★, Cozy 42.3%, Casual 6.7%, Family Friendly 4.2%, Indie 1.7%

Test your reflexes while playing the most dangerous game of jump rope. Mess up and you’ll get sliced, don’t get sliced too much or you’re out. Reach high scores and unlock bonuses in this twitch arcade game.

Why similar: Cozy 95.1%, Indie 4.9%

Welcome to the chillaxing world of chopping trees, where time slows down, and the only rush is the rush you get from numbers going up.

Why similar: Cozy 59.3%, Family Friendly 23.1%, Casual 11.9%, Singleplayer 2.9%, Indie 2.7%

Mix menus and build facilities to hit daily revenue goals. Create brand new synergy builds every run with 70+ types of facilities and 4 distinct theme perks in this restaurant deck-building roguelike.

Why similar: Deckbuilding 41.4%, Cozy 39.5%, Casual 9.3%, Family Friendly 6.7%, Indie 2.1%

Play as a turnip with a big juicy bum delivering mail to a cast of colourful characters on an Australian island. Get the mail where it needs to go by reading residents’ letters, solving puzzles, and exploring the island’s sun-soaked beaches.

Why similar: Cozy 46.3%, Narrative 34.8% ★, Family Friendly 9.9%, Casual 7.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Thrae is a cozy crafting adventure game, where you play as a bunny on their path to become the Legendary Easter Bunny! Build relationships, Craft, Decorate & Deliver Enchanted eggs to heal your friends of the forest!

Why similar: Narrative 52.6% ★, Cozy 44.9%, Casual 1.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%

On her twelfth birthday, Xiaohan makes a wish—but more than candlelight fades. Her reflection blurs, and her best friend Xiaoyu disappears. Through dual perspectives, explore a dreamlike millennium town, battle with card marbles, and uncover its hidden truth.

Why similar: Narrative 64.5% ★, Deckbuilding 30.3%, Casual 2%, Indie 1.7%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Coffee Talk Tokyo is the newest entry in the beloved series, set in a late-night café in Tokyo. Brew drinks, meet humans and yōkai, and experience heartfelt stories in a cozy, story-rich world.

Why similar: Narrative 45.9% ★, Cozy 43.9%, Casual 6.2%, Indie 2.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%

From the creator of The Stanley Parable and The Beginner’s Guide comes Wanderstop, a narrative-centric cozy game about change and tea.

Why similar: Cozy 49%, Narrative 47.4% ★, Indie 2.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Run a cosy little travel agency, one letter at a time. Travellers write in and tell you what they are hoping for. Plan the journey that gives it to them, card by card, and watch it unfold. Satisfy them, and they may write back...

Why similar: Cozy 50.8%, Deckbuilding 37.7%, Casual 4.4%, Family Friendly 4%, Singleplayer 1.8%

In this moving and whimsical adventure game, explore Asfalia, a magical world threatened by a volcano. Join Charlie as you meet amazing characters, solve fun puzzles, and collect beautiful stickers along the way! A captivating story-driven game suitable for all ages.

Why similar: Narrative 43.9% ★, Cozy 34.2%, Family Friendly 15.5%, Casual 4.7%, Singleplayer 1.7%

A metaphysical card game about chronic insomnia and tea ceremonies. It is also a game about home.

Why similar: Narrative 45.1% ★, Cozy 32.7%, Deckbuilding 20.1%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%

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 69.6%, Casual 18.6%, Family Friendly 10.7%, Singleplayer 1%

Welcome to Silver Lake National Park, where Ranger Logan keeps the trails clear, the campfires warm, and the supernatural community hidden in plain sight. He's a werebear who learned long ago not to fight what he is. These days he makes sure everyone feels at home, even when he can't always feel it.

Why similar: Narrative 54.5% ★, Cozy 33.3%, Casual 9.8%, Indie 1.4%, Singleplayer 1%

Play as Bacon, participate in 48-hour Game Development Competition. Gather friends, collect cards, deploy the Conceptions and implement them to get good grades.

Why similar: Deckbuilding 76.9%, Casual 17.1%, Indie 5.9%

A cozy roguelike memory deckbuilder where you flip tiles, build multis, and stack strategy-changing hats on a variety of oddly compliant cats.

Why similar: Cozy 49.5%, Deckbuilding 34.9%, Casual 11.3%, Family Friendly 4.4%

Bump Guardian is a deck-building defense game about protecting a growing life. Build your deck, repel incoming threats, and progress through the stages of pregnancy.

Why similar: Deckbuilding 41.8%, Cozy 37.8%, Family Friendly 12.3%, Casual 6.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Plant flowers and deploy tech from orbit in this roguelike deckbuilder! Terraform tiny hex grid islands as advanced space Bees. Contend with fickle weather, strange creatures, mysterious artifacts and meddling bosses as you reclaim Earth for all Bee-Kind!

Why similar: Cozy 46.3%, Deckbuilding 33.7%, Family Friendly 8.8%, Casual 7.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Hop aboard your cosmic sailboat and seek out folks in need of help in this storybook universe! Investigate, trade items, and explore the galaxy in a chilled out adventure.

Why similar: Narrative 49.5% ★, Cozy 39.1%, Family Friendly 6.3%, Casual 4.8%, Singleplayer 0.3%

A cozy pixel painting game where you relax, color cute pixel art, and unwind at your own pace

Why similar: Cozy 79.4%, Casual 18.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Sprig is a cozy 3D exploration game about discovering real-world animals, solving gentle environmental puzzles, and filling your nature journal as a curious rabbit. Explore peaceful, no-stress levels at your own pace in a short, wholesome adventure with a clear ending.

Why similar: Cozy 65.3%, Family Friendly 19.5%, Casual 12.5%, Indie 1.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Little Ruin is a story about growing up, difficult choices, and belonging. In this atmospheric isometric adventure, you'll play as Isobel, a teenage girl entangled in the machinations of colonial civil unrest in a crumbling, war-ravaged society.

Why similar: Narrative 41.4% ★, Cozy 34%, Casual 16.6%, Indie 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Every guest has a story that needs to be told, and your job is to give them what they need to tell it. At The Nexus Hotel, the guests pay in stories, not cash. Just who hired you for this job you didn't apply for, and what secrets is this hotel hiding. Journey to countless worlds at The Nexus Hotel.

Why similar: Cozy 61.4%, Narrative 23.7% ★, Casual 11.8%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%

A powerful spirit has been split into two beings, scattering its power across the land. Control both of these spirits simultaneously to overcome challenges and uncover the truth behind their shared destiny in this beautiful single-player puzzle platformer.

Why similar: Cozy 42.3%, Narrative 39.6% ★, Family Friendly 10.4%, Casual 6%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Danju is a pachinko game with unique ticket upgrades and quirky levels. Bet coins to collect trophies with increasing stakes and earn enough trophies to complete more and more challenging levels! Try out an endless run in Arcade mode to see how far you can get on the leaderboard!

Why similar: Cozy 53.1%, Deckbuilding 38.5%, Casual 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

A cozy jigsaw puzzle in comic style. Sort, drag and fit 24 to 300 pieces into 50 pictures: nature, animals, cities, beaches and space. The table has no edges, there is no timer and no score. Your progress saves after every single piece, so you can stop whenever you like.

Why similar: Cozy 66.5%, Family Friendly 18.4%, Casual 11.5%, Indie 2.1%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Help Rocco prepare for the winter season by gathering and sorting fruit at his Tree House in the autumn season. Plant new fruit trees in the spring season, to make sure Rocco has even more food next winter! A relaxing experience for cozy gamers who seek a delightful escape into the charming seasons.

Why similar: Cozy 66.8%, Casual 26.5%, Indie 6.8%

A cosy collection of 17 handcrafted puzzle types to unwind with. Logic, word, and pattern challenges - at your own pace, one puzzle at a time.

Why similar: Cozy 63.5%, Casual 17%, Family Friendly 13.3%, Indie 4.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%

The Wandering Duelist is a single-player, narrative-driven adventure game that tells a story of love, conflict and reckless actions. The story takes place on a small and lively planet, where its residents carry on their daily activities that often pose dangers and obstacles for the player.

Why similar: Narrative 94.6% ★, Indie 4.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Immerse yourself in festive spirit with Look and Find - Christmas, a hand-crafted hidden object game. Unwind, explore stunningly realistic scenes, and experience the joy of the Christmas season!

Why similar: Cozy 65.7%, Family Friendly 18.7%, Casual 12.3%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Rei, a grieving girl, is drawn into a mystical realm where the Zodiac spirits are bound by the Jade Emperor. Mediate their inner struggles and guide them toward freedom in a first-person journey steeped in myth, conflict, and emotion.

Why similar: Narrative 56.1% ★, Cozy 37.3%, Casual 6.5%

Follow a story driven narrative while solving stylistic jigsaw puzzles! Flip, rotate, and rebuild customers treasured items!

Why similar: Narrative 45.1% ★, Cozy 43.6%, Casual 9.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%

A zen puzzle game about placing furniture in a small, cozy space. Keep it clutter-free and create a peaceful retreat.

Why similar: Cozy 70.1%, Casual 15.7%, Family Friendly 10.1%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Heidi's Legacy is a cozy narrative sim where you care for goats, craft mountain goods, and help villagers rebuild their lives. Experience a peaceful pastoral life, inspired by the Heidi novels, celebrating nature, healing, community, and self-discovery.

Why similar: Cozy 52.7%, Narrative 37.7% ★, Casual 8%, Indie 0.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Take your time... Take a breath... A Quiet Day is a cozy puzzle game filled with gentle moments. Place, match, and piece together warm, charming scenes unfolding the day from morning to night. Wishlist if you enjoy relaxing puzzles with a peaceful tempo.

Why similar: Cozy 82.5%, Casual 11.6%, Indie 3.2%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Drop pieces, flip tiles, light up the whole board. A cozy, tactile logic puzzle where every placement flips the cells it covers. Settle in for 81 handcrafted puzzles across 9 gentle-to-tricky worlds, share one daily board with the whole world, or unwind with endless puzzles in zen or arcade mode.

Why similar: Cozy 78.9%, Casual 18.7%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Kitty Krush is a cozy, cat-themed roguelike deck-builder about cats. Upgrade your deck after each run with powerful cards and discover what happened to the humans. Based on a true story.

Why similar: Cozy 47.9%, Deckbuilding 41%, Casual 6.8%, Indie 2.4%, Singleplayer 2%

Help Chi Chi clean grime and master her magical cleaning prowess. Make her parents proud in this cozy witchy cleaning sim. Clean with a spell-powered wand, explore charming locations, find potions, and bring sparkle back to every corner of the enchanted world.

Why similar: Cozy 73.6%, Casual 11.1%, Family Friendly 10.8%, Singleplayer 2.9%, Indie 1.6%

Scarlet O’Beetle and the Unseen World is a vibrant cozy life-sim game set in Buzzing Meadows, a magical insect village. Collect unique ingredients, heal patients, befriend and romance a colorful cast of critters and pursue the elusive cure to save your best friend Bianca, the yellow loosestrife bee.

Why similar: Cozy 53.7%, Narrative 30.9% ★, Family Friendly 10.4%, Casual 4.9%

Cozy Halloween is an engaging puzzle game, position the pieces correctly inside the shelf. On a rainy day, make some hot chocolate, snuggle up and solve fun puzzles.

Why similar: Cozy 70.3%, Family Friendly 14.9%, Casual 11.6%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%

«Wrong way» is a narrative puzzle game about a small town with its small quirks. Turn tiles, create paths, and help every citizen find a way to their destination.

Why similar: Narrative 54.1% ★, Cozy 37%, Casual 6.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%

A cozy unboxing simulator where you peel tape, slice cardboard, unscrew, clean and break seals on mystery boxes as a rising content creator, turning every item into both décor for your room and content for your social feeds.

Why similar: Cozy 70.1%, Casual 16.4%, Family Friendly 9.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%, Indie 2%

Frog Holm is a narrative-driven cozy mystery game about a young frog who returns home to run the old family pub and finds himself caught in the mysterious disappearance of a fellow islander.

Why similar: Narrative 54.2% ★, Cozy 38%, Casual 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%