Games Like My Little Puppy

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: Dogs 59.2% ★, Emotional 8.2%, Nature 6.6%, Story Rich 3.6%, Stylized 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the emotional journey of a dog exploring a beautiful world to help their owner find peace.

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: Dogs 52.6% ★, Emotional 11.3%, Nature 5.8%, Story Rich 5%, Stylized 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same heartwarming bond between a dog and their companion through a beautiful, hand-drawn, and emotional adventure.

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: Dogs 71.1% ★, Emotional 5.9%, Cute 3.5%, Story Rich 3.5%, Funny 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Like the seed game, this title focuses on a dog's journey through the afterlife to find closure and connection.

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: Dogs 63.3% ★, Exploration 6.5%, Cute 5.8%, 3D Platformer 5%, Colorful 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a Corgi protagonist in a relaxing, exploration-focused 3D environment that feels very similar to the seed game's aesthetic.

You're a curious little kitty with a big personality, on an adventure to find your way back home. Explore the city, make new friends with stray animals, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn't that what cats do best?

Why similar: Cats 18.2%, Cute 15.7%, Exploration 12.1%, Funny 11.6%, Stylized 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: While featuring a cat, it captures the same sense of cute, wholesome exploration and urban discovery found in the seed game.

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: Story Rich 14.2%, Exploration 13.6%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Cute 12.7%, 3D Platformer 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric adventure features an animal protagonist exploring a stunning landscape, emphasizing emotional storytelling without dialogue.

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: Nature 22.1%, Cute 13.9%, Exploration 9.6%, Funny 9.6%, Stylized 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes cute, nature-based exploration and a gentle, heartwarming narrative journey.

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: Atmospheric 19.2%, Nature 18.3%, Exploration 14.8%, Story Rich 13.8%, Adventure 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is a poignant, emotional exploration game about an animal searching for family that resonates with the themes of the seed game.

Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.

Why similar: Cats 30.7%, Cute 16.9%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Exploration 14.5%, Adventure 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deeply atmospheric, emotional journey through a unique world from the perspective of an animal.

After being discharged from the army and starting to write novels, Nico embarks on a trip to the world with the roar of a train, encountering all kinds of people and events on the way, and experiencing the new world after the war, and the real purpose of Nico's trip gradually emerges ......

Why similar: Dogs 74.9% ★, Stylized 4.3%, Cute 3.9%, Colorful 3.9%, Atmospheric 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This cozy, story-rich game features a dog protagonist and a colorful, atmospheric world perfect for fans of the seed game.

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: Nature 25.7%, Exploration 10.1%, Story Rich 9.9%, Cute 9.8%, Funny 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on wholesome exploration and a connection to nature, mirroring the gentle, atmospheric tone of the seed game.

『DORONKO WANKO』 is a DORONKO Action Game. In this game, You can become a cute, innocent Pomeranian, make your master's home messy and dirty. "Will the master be angry with me?" Don't worry. Because you are a sweet doggie.

Why similar: Dogs 84.3% ★, Cute 4%, Exploration 2.7%, Colorful 1.9%, Relaxing 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, free-to-play game that lets you play as a dog in a relaxing, exploration-based environment.

Explore the acclaimed animal adventure in never before seen beauty! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.

Why similar: Dogs 52.1% ★, Emotional 10.4%, Nature 9.1%, Story Rich 4.7%, Exploration 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: It allows you to experience a beautiful, emotional world through the eyes of various animals, including wolves and dogs.

Put your love for pups to the test - we have a bunch of dogs that need their photos taken, doggone it! Photograph and catalogue the finest (and derpiest) dogs to build your career, upgrade your camera, and discover new canines. WOOF.

Why similar: Dogs 63.5% ★, Cute 6.5%, Exploration 5.9%, Funny 5.7%, Colorful 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is a lighthearted, dog-centric exploration game that focuses on the joy of interacting with canine friends.

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: Dogs 66.8% ★, Colorful 6.1%, Exploration 5.7%, Cute 5.5%, Family Friendly 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the joy of exploring an island with puppy companions, emphasizing cute, casual gameplay.

A vibrant sci-fi platform adventure game where you help Maxwell the dog explore unfamiliar worlds, make strange new friends and contend with mysterious forces - by jumping, shooting, slicing, shrinking, warping and drilling.

Why similar: Dogs 83.9% ★, Exploration 5.9%, Colorful 4.9%, Adventure 4%, Story Rich 1%

Why You'll Like It: This adventure game features a dog protagonist in a charming, exploration-heavy platforming journey.

A spooky trick-or-treat adventure about a mischievous puppy on a mission to score the evening's best candy. Create your costume, explore the neighborhood, and help your friends track down a menacing monster to save Halloween.

Why similar: Dogs 67.8% ★, Funny 6%, Cute 5.7%, Exploration 4.6%, Colorful 4%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, dog-focused adventure that adds a touch of comedy to the exploration experience.

Play a brand-new story set across 4 interactive adventures, explore iconic locations, play your favourite games from the TV show and also play with your friends and family in local multiplayer.

Why similar: Dogs 79.7% ★, Cute 5.2%, Exploration 4.4%, Colorful 3.5%, Family Friendly 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A family-friendly, dog-focused adventure that captures the cute and exploration-heavy elements of the seed game.

In PHOGS! you play as a duo of dogs on a captivating, puzzle-filled adventure. Linked by a stretchy belly, you’ll need to bark, bite and bounce your way through obstacles set across the themed worlds of Food, Sleep and Play, in co-op or single-player.

Why similar: Dogs 85.6% ★, 3D Platformer 3.5%, Cute 3.2%, Adventure 2.9%, Funny 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game features unique dog-like creatures in a colorful, puzzle-filled adventure that is both cute and engaging.

Sheepherds! is a cozy co-op party game for 1–4 players, where you and your sheepdog buddies guide colorful flocks through beautiful landscapes to collect their wool. There’s no time limit. Bark, run, and play together, or take on challenges to win even more rewards!

Why similar: Dogs 77.1% ★, Nature 6.3%, Funny 3.8%, Cute 3.8%, Colorful 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, dog-focused game that emphasizes the fun of herding and exploration in a co-op setting.

An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs is an open-world comedy adventure game. Talk to stock photo dogs. Solve their problems. Catch your flight. And call it Dog Airport Game when you get tired of saying the full title, like I did three months ago.

Why similar: Dogs 74.3% ★, Emotional 5.6%, Funny 3.3%, Stylized 2.8%, Cute 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A funny, dog-centric adventure that offers a unique, sandbox-style exploration experience.

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 22%, Exploration 18.7%, Cute 18.6%, Adventure 9.9%, Relaxing 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for cozy, emotional exploration games that focus on a personal, meaningful journey.

A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.

Why similar: Cute 14.5%, Exploration 12.7%, Story Rich 12.5%, Stylized 12%, Atmospheric 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric, puzzle-filled exploration game captures the sense of wonder and emotional depth found in the seed game.

Help Mimpi save his friends by peeing on everything in his path in this sequel! No seriously, you save Mimpi’s progress by peeing on checkpoints in this game. Platform through six different worlds of puzzling dreams in this dog adventure. Chill in this trippy, casual illustration come alive.

Why similar: Dogs 66.1% ★, Cute 8.2%, Funny 5.5%, Atmospheric 4.7%, Stylized 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-platformer features a cute dog protagonist on a dreamlike, imaginative journey.

The Heroes Around Me tells a story of a family of 3: the hard-working and quiet father – Nan, his daughter Lili, and their pet dog Sesame. Players will experience the harshness and warmth in the simpler time of the 1990s, where lots of stories are untold.

Why similar: Dogs 75.3% ★, Emotional 10.2%, Story Rich 5%, Exploration 3.9%, Atmospheric 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich, dog-focused game that uses pixel art to deliver a deeply emotional and interactive narrative.

Anxiety Puppy is a 2D interactive narrative game that focuses on anxiety. In the game, anxiety is personified as a little puppy. Players will explore its story and try to coexist with it. Go find its traces and give it a hug.

Why similar: Dogs 44% ★, Emotional 23.6%, Cute 13.6%, Adventure 8%, Atmospheric 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, text-based adventure that explores the emotional life of a puppy in a gentle, narrative-focused way.

Embark on a journey with four adorable explorers! Uncover all the secrets of a post-apocalyptic world, meet the future inhabitants of Earth and enjoy plenty of Easter eggs. Your choices will shape the game's ending, so choose wisely! Or try a second playthrough to catch all the fun moments!

Why similar: Dogs 79.6% ★, Cute 4%, Nature 3.3%, Colorful 3%, Funny 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: This visual novel features a dog protagonist in a cute, adventure-filled post-apocalyptic setting.

In Animal Shelter, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now!

Why similar: Dogs 72.8% ★, Cats 7.3%, Cute 5.3%, Atmospheric 3.3%, Family Friendly 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: This life-sim allows you to care for dogs, capturing the nurturing, emotional connection found in the seed game.

Journey through the Doggie Underworld in this heartwarming rhythm visual novel. Reunite with your lost Pup by connecting with other dog spirits, learning their stories, and lifting their moods through rhythm games full of charm and challenges!

Why similar: Dogs 66.5% ★, Emotional 11.9%, Cute 5.6%, Story Rich 5.2%, Colorful 5%

Heal a scarred island, rebuild habitats, play with your dog, design your sanctuary, and relax by the fire. Turn this broken, trash-filled island into a thriving sanctuary — one clean sweep at a time.

Why similar: Dogs 73.6% ★, Exploration 4%, Cute 3.8%, Funny 3.4%, Story Rich 3.1%

Play as Boris, a curious baby boar who must learn how to use his nose to reunite with his family after a forest fire. Explore beautiful landscapes, track scents, and uncover secrets as you slowly reconnect with nature in this cozy animal adventure.

Why similar: Nature 17.5%, Cute 14.1%, Exploration 13.2%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Emotional 11.2%

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 30.1%, Nature 19.7%, Cute 10.4%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Exploration 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: While more somber, it provides a powerful, emotional animal-focused narrative that fans of the seed game's story will appreciate.

"MELLOWOLLEM" is an adventure game where you explore maps and find objects to progress. The main character meets a girl on a sunny summer day, and the story unfolds guided by her words. However, detailed story elements remain undisclosed, leaving only the setting of a hot, dreamy summer landscape.

Why similar: Dogs 60.1% ★, Cute 7.6%, Exploration 5.4%, Story Rich 5.2%, Atmospheric 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, 3D, first-person adventure that focuses on casual exploration and a charming atmosphere.

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: Dogs 74.1% ★, Exploration 6.7%, Cute 4.2%, Colorful 4.1%, 3D 3.3%

Stars in the Trash brings the magic of animated movie classics into a narrative-driven platformer that combines action, exploration and puzzles. Tired of feeling trapped at home, Moka, a spoiled cat decides to run away and seek adventure. Explore, make friends, fight, and escape from the kennelman.

Why similar: Dogs 44.8% ★, Cats 8.5%, Emotional 8.4%, Cute 8.2%, Atmospheric 6.8%

Embark on a leisurely journey through a kitten's eyes, where the world blossoms into a realm of magical whimsy. Whisker Wanderlust is here! Help the mischievous kitten (who just shredded their human's 376th yarn ball) collect treasures from distant lands♥

Why similar: Emotional 36%, Cats 18.8%, Story Rich 12.4%, Cute 8.9%, Relaxing 7.6%

Get injected into the microscopic world of BioGun. Face viral threats and winding corridors on your mission to save man’s best friend from the inside. Will you save dog-kind from extinction?

Why similar: Dogs 62.4% ★, Stylized 5.4%, Cute 5.4%, Story Rich 5.2%, Atmospheric 5.2%

Jump, Swing and Zip your way through colourful worlds and exciting challenges in this unique 2D action-platformer! Master the power of the Grapple on your adventure to save the world!

Why similar: Dogs 65.9% ★, Cute 7.9%, Funny 6.9%, Colorful 5.1%, Stylized 4.8%

A poignant narrative-driven game about rejection, belonging and the meaning of home. It follows the story of a newly adopted shelter cat whose space in the home is taken by a copycat. Bring the tissues.

Why similar: Emotional 31.2%, Cats 18.3%, Story Rich 12.8%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Adventure 7%

A small puppy will have to fight with their fears and find all the positive memories, personified by soft toys, in completely different locations. Beautiful graphics, pleasant sounds, and interesting performance. Just relax and feel the atmosphere of adventure.

Why similar: Nature 30.6%, Cute 19.7%, 3D Platformer 15.7%, Adventure 10.3%, 3D 9.4%

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: Emotional 21.1%, Nature 18%, Stylized 9.5%, Story Rich 9.3%, Exploration 8.9%

Explore the world of PAW Patrol like never before and stop Mayor Humdinger’s super blimp mayhem, in a free-roaming 3D adventure full of pup-tastic fun!

Why similar: Dogs 74.8% ★, Cute 6%, Exploration 5.6%, 3D 3.7%, Family Friendly 3.4%

Help Mr. Run and Jump defeat the terrifying Void and collect all of the Power Gems from the Realms of Color! Venture through a dazzling and dangerous world, dodging countless enemies and conquering hundreds of fierce platforming challenges to save the day!

Why similar: Dogs 77.8% ★, Stylized 5.8%, Colorful 4.6%, Linear 3%, Family Friendly 2.8%

Join the Mighty Pups on a super-heroic mission to Save Adventure Bay. Have fun together in 2-player co-op mode, unlock fun mini-games, rescue familiar friends and use each pup’s mighty powers to make the town PAWsome again!

Why similar: Dogs 70.5% ★, Cute 7%, Exploration 4.7%, Family Friendly 4.2%, Adventure 3.6%

Hidden Corgi Mansion - is a relaxing hidden object game. Explore an abandoned mansion in search of cute corgi puppies and collect toys so they have something to play with. Woof, woof! 🐶

Why similar: Dogs 82.7% ★, Cute 4.9%, Family Friendly 4%, Relaxing 3.1%, Atmospheric 2.9%

In this 2D puzzle game you have the responsibility to arrange lovely doggos in a way that fits the grid. Dogs Organized Neatly comes with 80 brand-new hand-crafted levels and a whole bunch of dogs in all shapes and sizes.

Why similar: Dogs 82.9% ★, Cute 3.5%, Colorful 2.7%, Stylized 2.6%, Funny 2.1%

Play with shadows using your imagination to solve brain twisting platforming puzzles as you unfold a journey of loss, nostalgia and acceptance.

Why similar: Dogs 62.4% ★, Emotional 14.6%, Cute 6.2%, Colorful 4%, 3D 3.5%

A scavenger hunt with your dog, what will you find today? Loot Hound is a casual exploration game with elements of sim and strategy.

Why similar: Dogs 64.9% ★, Nature 11%, Funny 5.6%, Exploration 5%, Cute 4.9%

Run your own pet shop in Pet Shop Simulator! Find new homes for pets, thus fulfilling the dreams of your customers. Take care of the needs of animals by selling the right items and get involved in matters related to the pets' home life!

Why similar: Dogs 61.1% ★, Emotional 7.5%, Cute 6.7%, Colorful 5%, Nature 4.7%

Meet Elif, a little girl full of life who needs to find a book for her friend. With the help of her friend Crocus, explore Elif's imagination and discover her world !

Why similar: Dogs 72.4% ★, 3D Platformer 5.6%, Adventure 3.8%, Colorful 3.7%, 3D 3.7%

Set off on a playful search to track down the wandering pup Polka in this game of exploration and serendipity. Meet charming characters, lend them a hand to make new friends, and explore a cozy world sketched in ballpoint pen. You don't need words on this adventure, just smiles and high-fives!

Why similar: Dogs 65.2% ★, Exploration 6.5%, Cute 5.7%, Atmospheric 5.4%, Funny 5.3%

Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.

Why similar: Emotional 21%, Nature 16.1%, Stylized 10.1%, Story Rich 8.7%, Exploration 8.4%

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: Cute 20.2%, Adventure 17.6%, Emotional 16.5%, Nature 15.9%, Atmospheric 9.1%

In this game you can't pet the dog... because YOU are the dog! A relaxing and charming puzzle game about Roberto, a dog who really loves loooooooong sticks with a plan in mind.

Why similar: Dogs 60.7% ★, Emotional 12.5%, Colorful 4.9%, Cute 4.9%, Atmospheric 3.8%

Shoot, jump, and slide your way through a ruined, mysterious, dog-filled world as you fight to save humanity from the clutches of a rogue AI named Daddy.

Why similar: Dogs 84.4% ★, Story Rich 7.7%, Adventure 4.7%, Exploration 2.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Bundle up and get cozy with this warm winter tale about one snowman's journey to the North Pole. Can he make it there before spring arrives?

Why similar: Emotional 38.6%, Story Rich 16.9%, Adventure 12.9%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Family Friendly 8.9%

Percy’s on a quest to find his missing relatives, and he needs your help! Join him and his beloved dog Drayton as they adventure through a series of unusual islands, solve puzzles to uncover valuable treasure, and bring to light the foreboding family secret buried beneath it all.

Why similar: Dogs 53.8% ★, Story Rich 6.6%, Cute 6.5%, Exploration 6.1%, Funny 5.5%

Deliver mail as Catto, the town's dedicated Postcat, while meeting unique friends in a vibrant cozy town filled with kitty residents.

Why similar: Cats 18.7%, Cute 17.5%, Exploration 10.7%, Colorful 10.3%, Stylized 10.1%

Diggy Dog 2 is a game about a brave archaeologist dog named Marty, who helps his elderly master find his wife and solve the mysteries of the universe.

Why similar: Dogs 69% ★, Cute 7.6%, Funny 7.5%, Colorful 6.1%, Atmospheric 5.2%

Your granddaughter is coming over on the ferry from the mainland. You have promised her a puppy for her birthday– a dachshund named “Peanut”. But Peanut has escaped her pen and is free on the island. You must traverse the island and rescue the mischievous puppy, before your granddaughter arrives.

Why similar: Dogs 72.7% ★, Adventure 10.2%, Exploration 9.4%, Family Friendly 3.5%, Linear 2.7%