- #1 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
97% 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 27.8% ★, Cozy 18.9%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Collectathon 9.4%, Open World 9.3%
- #2 Kredolis
96% matchMixed56% of 90 reviews2022
Dev: Pharos Interactive
Windows
You find yourself shipwrecked on a beautiful unsunken island that was once part of Atlantis. Explore the mysteries of the island, and solve unique puzzles to enter the sunken lighthouse into the depths of Atlantis.
Why similar: Mythology 20.6%, Hidden Object 16.3%, Mystery 10.9%, Puzzle 9.9%, Exploration 9.8%
- #3 Röki
96% 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: Mythology 26.3%, Emotional 17.5%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Story Rich 9.9%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #4 Beasts of Maravilla Island
95% 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: Collectathon 29%, Female Protagonist 20.7%, Exploration 14.9%, Puzzle 13.2%, 3D 9.1%
- #5 Mika and The Witch's Mountain
94% 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 27.9% ★, Cozy 21.4%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Open World 9.9%, Collectathon 9.2%
- #6 Smushi Come Home
94% 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 30.8% ★, Cozy 23.2%, Open World 16.2%, Exploration 9.4%, Story Rich 5%
- #7 Call of the Sea
93% matchVery Positive88% of 5,866 reviews2020
Dev: Out of the Blue GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.2%, Puzzle 12.8%, Mystery 12.5%, Story Rich 11.7%, Emotional 11.3%
- #8 Puzzles For Clef
91% matchVery Positive83% of 143 reviews2024
Dev: Weasel TokenPub: indie.io
Windows
Join Clef on an adventure set on a magical sky island where her family once lived. Solve puzzles, discover secrets, and experience a story of sisterly love – and something more, if you are willing to dig deeper…
Why similar: Wholesome 31.2% ★, Cozy 22.1%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Exploration 10.9%, Puzzle 9.4%
- #9 Wrath of Anias
92% matchMixed65% of 83 reviews2022
Dev: Blue Ocean Games
Windows
Explore the sandbox, collect treasures, and find your way off of the island.
Why similar: Sandbox 19.5%, Collectathon 17.5%, Hidden Object 13.3%, Exploration 12.6%, Open World 8.8%
- #10 Cozy Grove
91% matchVery Positive90% of 8,352 reviews2021
Dev: Spry FoxPub: Spry Fox
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 32.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Welcome to Cozy Grove, a game about camping on a haunted, ever-changing island. As a Spirit Scout, you'll wander the island's forest each day, finding new hidden secrets and helping soothe the local ghosts. With a little time and a lot of crafting, you'll bring color and joy back to Cozy Grove!
Why similar: Cozy 31.1%, Collectathon 23.1%, Hidden Object 20.7%, Story Rich 12.1%, Atmospheric 7.6%
- #11 Wayward Strand
90% matchVery Positive95% of 105 reviews2022
Dev: ghost pattern
Windows
Wayward Strand is a heartfelt story told in a curious way. Hop aboard an airborne hospital and meet its fully-voiced cast of eclectic characters. As time passes for everyone on board, explore the interwoven lives of the patients and staff; discover something new on each and every playthrough.
Why similar: Wholesome 25.1% ★, Cozy 16.6%, Emotional 13.1%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Mystery 9.3%
- #12 Submerged: Hidden Depths
89% 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: Female Protagonist 18.8%, Emotional 18.7%, Open World 18.2%, Exploration 13.7%, Atmospheric 8.6%
- #13 ILA: A Frosty Glide
88% matchVery Positive99% of 119 reviews2025
Dev: Magic Rain StudiosPub: First Break Labs
Windows
Set foot on a magical island and explore a whimsical small open world as ILA, a spirited young witch-in-training searching for her lost kitty, Coco. With your trusty skatebroom, find secret places, collectables, and improve your magic and flying abilities as you reach the summit.
Why similar: Wholesome 30.1% ★, Cozy 21.4%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Open World 9.3%, Exploration 8.4%
- #14 Minute of Islands
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 939 reviews2021
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Explore strange and wonderful islands and dark labyrinths below in this narrative puzzle platformer. Guide young mechanic Mo on her quest to repair a world on the brink of collapse. The powerful Omni Switch at your disposal may not be enough to fix the damage that hides beneath the surface...
Why similar: Mystery 19.7%, Story Rich 15.3%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Exploration 14.7%, Puzzle 11.5%
- #15 Down in Bermuda
87% matchVery Positive89% of 1,556 reviews2021
Dev: Yak & Co
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
An unnatural storm leaves an adventurous aviator stranded for decades within the infamous Bermuda. Overcome creatures of the deep and unravel the islands secrets in search of a way back home.
Why similar: Wholesome 25.8% ★, Cozy 19.3%, Hidden Object 18.5%, Mystery 11%, Puzzle 9.1%
- #16 Petit Island
86% 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: Open World 24.3%, Female Protagonist 21%, Exploration 19.2%, Adventure 10.3%, 3D 8%
- #17 The Last Shores
85% matchMostly Positive75% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: Black Frog Studio
Windows
🌿 The Last Shores is a chill solar-punk adventure. Clean, explore, and uncover the secrets of a forgotten island while restoring its lost harmony. 🏝️✨
Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.9%, Open World 17.8%, Exploration 15.7%, Story Rich 10.6%, 3D 10.4%
- #18 The Gardens Between
86% matchVery Positive94% of 2,728 reviews2018
Dev: The Voxel Agents
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
The Gardens Between is a surreal puzzle adventure that follows best friends, Arina and Frendt, as they fall into a mysterious world of beautiful garden islands. Manipulate time to solve puzzles and discover the secrets of each island.
Why similar: Emotional 27%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Mystery 16%, Story Rich 13.5%, Puzzle 10.6%
- #19 Everholm
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 351 reviews2024
Dev: Chonky LoafPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Lilly was spirited away to a mysterious island. As her memories fade, everyone seems to know her and her quest for her missing sister. It’s time to establish a homestead, meet your friendly Everfolks, then learn their secrets and solve the mystery of Everholm, in this open-ended minimalist RPG!
Why similar: Cozy 38.8%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Mystery 17.5%, Exploration 11.6%, Casual 6.3%
- #20 Time on Frog Island
84% matchMixed69% of 352 reviews2022
Dev: Half Past YellowPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Cast away on an island paradise complete with a cast of friendly frogs. Enjoy sandbox island life and explore at your own pace, solving sticky situations for your new friends and trading your way to fixing your ship!
Why similar: Emotional 26.6%, Exploration 22.6%, Adventure 11.5%, Puzzle 11.5%, 3D 8.9%
- #21 Return to Mysterious Island
84% matchVery Positive84% of 456 reviews2014
Dev: Kheops StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Join intrepid sailor and recent island castaway Mina as she explores the hidden secrets within the Jules Verne classic inspired Mysterious Island. Gather key articles left from the island’s previous inhabitants and combine them in unique and interesting ways to stay alive and stay hopeful for rescue.
Why similar: Adventure 27.2%, Female Protagonist 24.6%, Puzzle 24.4%, Casual 12.7%, Exploration 9.4%
- #22 Left in the Dark: No One on Board
83% matchVery Positive83% of 779 reviews2014
Dev: Moonrise InteractivePub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Discover what connects a lost ship’s disappearance with Devil’s Island and a local family’s unsolved murder.
Why similar: Hidden Object 37.2%, Mystery 15.1%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Puzzle 9.8%, Adventure 8.5%
- #23 The Witch of Fern Island
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 892 reviews2024
Dev: Enjoy Studio S.A.Pub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Welcome to Fern Island! As Abrill, become immersed in the island’s culture, uncover its deepest secrets, and master magical trades. Overcome the challenges of the island to demonstrate your mastery of magic and become the most well known witch around!
Why similar: Sandbox 20.5%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Hidden Object 18.8%, Open World 18.6%, Exploration 10.5%
- #24 Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 975 reviews2019
Dev: Alchemist InteractivePub: rokaplay
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Farm, cook, craft and decorate in this casual open world farming adventure! Set up camp with your crew after being shipwrecked on a mysterious archipelago. Your quest is to survive, explore and uncover the secrets of the Cursed Islands. Take care of your crew to build relationships and earn rewards!
Why similar: Wholesome 34.1% ★, Cozy 24%, Open World 14%, Exploration 9.8%, Story Rich 8.8%
- #25 Aspire: Ina's Tale
80% matchVery Positive83% of 419 reviews2021
Dev: Wondernaut StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.7%, Story Rich 14.4%, Atmospheric 14.2%, Puzzle 13.2%, Exploration 10.7%
- #26 Lost in Play
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,176 reviews2022
Dev: Happy Juice GamesPub: Joystick Ventures
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Solve puzzles, riddles, and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! Join Toto and Gal as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, the brother and sister must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.
Why similar: Wholesome 30.5% ★, Mystery 15.4%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Puzzle 11.9%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #27 Wind Peaks
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 347 reviews2020
Dev: Actoon Studio
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
In a place called Wind Peaks, mysteries happen, help the scouts find all the missing objects in this fun and relaxing adventure of treasure hunt
Why similar: Hidden Object 28.1%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Exploration 13.9%, Puzzle 12.7%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #28 Lost Nova
79% matchVery Positive92% of 399 reviews2022
Dev: Jon NielsenPub: HopFrog
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Your spaceship crashed on an alien planet. Explore, salvage, craft, trade, manage and upgrade your way back home!
Why similar: Open World 26.7%, Female Protagonist 25.1%, Exploration 17.5%, Story Rich 15%, Adventure 7.4%
- #29 Island Notes
77% matchVery Positive83% of 737 reviews2025
Dev: KangBaoGame
Windows
Shipwrecked on a mysterious island, choose self-preservation or alliances. Master base-building, farming, fishing, romance and pet taming in this morally-charged survival simulator that blends strategy with human drama. Forge bonds, conquer nature, and evolve your humanity.
Why similar: Sandbox 28.6%, Open World 26.5%, Emotional 15.2%, Mystery 12.5%, Adventure 8.5%
- #30 Under The Island
76% matchVery Positive93% of 396 reviews2026
Dev: Slime King GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.
Why similar: Sandbox 24.8%, Female Protagonist 24.3%, Exploration 16.3%, Puzzle 14.7%, Open World 11%
- #31 SEASON: A letter to the future
77% matchVery Positive93% of 1,993 reviews2023
Dev: Scavengers Studio
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Leave home for the first time to collect memories before a mysterious cataclysm washes everything away. Ride, record, meet people, and unravel the strange world around you in this third-person meditative exploration game.
Why similar: Open World 20.6%, Emotional 18%, Mystery 16.6%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Exploration 9.1%
- #32 NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits
79% matchVery Positive90% of 135 reviews2010
Dev: Over the Top Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Fly with Nyx across the ruins of the ancient Greece in her dangerous search for her dearest friend Icarus. Use the powers of Zeus and the Gods from Olympus and use them wisely in order to help Nyx to complete her epic adventure.
Why similar: Mythology 46.2%, Female Protagonist 30.5%, Adventure 23.3%
- #33 The Myth Seekers: The Legacy of Vulcan
78% matchVery Positive84% of 225 reviews2017
Dev: Sunward GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Discover the truth about the legacy of ancient gods!
Why similar: Hidden Object 37.4%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Adventure 9.3%, Story Rich 9.2%, Casual 7.3%
- #34 Creatures of Ava
75% 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 31.1% ★, Cozy 19.6%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Emotional 10.8%, Exploration 8.7%
- #35 Hello Kitty Island Adventure
73% matchVery Positive95% of 10,987 reviews2025
Dev: Sunblink
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 57.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Embark on a cozy, open-world adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends. Befriend beloved characters as you explore and restore a mysterious island, solve ancient puzzles, cook delicious dishes, customize yourself and your cabins, and so much more.
Why similar: Cozy 40.5%, Open World 19.9%, Exploration 11%, Story Rich 7.8%, Puzzle 6.3%
- #36 Intruder In Antiquonia
76% matchVery Positive90% of 112 reviews2022
Dev: Aruma Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Intruder In Antiquonia is a narrative mystery adventure that will immerse you in the Internet-hostile town of Antiquonia. Sarah does not remember who she is and how she got there. Help her solve the mysteries of her past while exploring beautiful hand-drawn environments.
Why similar: Hidden Object 17.4%, Mystery 15.5%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Story Rich 11.4%, Puzzle 10.7%
- #37 Cloudy Valley
74% 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 30.6% ★, Open World 18.5%, Exploration 16.2%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Adventure 8.7%
- #38 Rocco's Island: Ring to End the Pain
75% matchVery Positive89% of 98 reviews2022
Dev: Cogoo
Windows · Mac
Join Evelyn on her quest to save a mysterious island in a puzzle-based atmospheric adventure with a story that spans across 30,000 years of time. Interact with fantastic characters to learn past secrets and transform the Four Elements’ kingdoms, leading up to an epic finale with shocking reveals.
Why similar: Emotional 20.3%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Hidden Object 14.2%, Exploration 11.8%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #39 Night Stones
72% matchVery Positive94% of 249 reviews2024
Dev: Advance Nine
Windows · Mac
You awake in Mythica, a cozy island where magical stones change day to night. Explore winding paths or venture into the wilds with your trusty glider and sailboat. To return home, you must befriend quirky townsfolk, discover hidden treasures, master magic, and face enemies in clever puzzle combat.
Why similar: Cozy 27.6%, Emotional 17.5%, Open World 16.6%, Exploration 10.8%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #40 Immortals Fenyx Rising
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,479 reviews2022
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Immortals Fenyx Rising brings grand mythological adventure to life. Play as Fenyx on a quest to save the Greek gods.
Why similar: Mythology 34.9%, Open World 19.4%, Puzzle 10.5%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Adventure 6.4%
- #41 Kari
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 131 reviews2020
Dev: Team UnmanagablePub: Breda University of Applied Sciences
Windows
Explore mysterious lands after a magical storm strands you on the shore of Vanaheim. Seek out help from the gods inspired by Norse Mythology in a Singleplayer Combat-Free Adventure-Puzzle Game. A game about helping each other, Kari is developed by students from BUas.
Why similar: Mythology 31.9%, Exploration 13.3%, Story Rich 11%, Puzzle 10.4%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
- #42 LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition
70% matchVery Positive81% of 83 reviews2025
Dev: Mooneye Studios
Windows
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: Wholesome 30.6% ★, Female Protagonist 15%, Emotional 14.9%, Exploration 10.3%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #43 The Wreck
71% matchVery Positive89% of 273 reviews2023
Dev: The Pixel Hunt
Windows · Mac
In this 3D visual novel, follow failed screenwriter Junon as she attempts to make it through the most pivotal day in her life. Relive the past, alter the present, and embrace the future, or without your help, Junon’s story might end in a wreck.
Why similar: Emotional 21.3%, Mystery 17.4%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Story Rich 14.2%, Atmospheric 10.8%
- #44 Ghost on the Shore
71% matchVery Positive84% of 214 reviews2022
Dev: like CharliePub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac
An exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the island's tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Riley's fate.
Why similar: Emotional 18.4%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Mystery 13.8%, Exploration 13.6%, Story Rich 13.1%
- #45 Botany Manor
68% 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: Female Protagonist 27%, Exploration 20.5%, Puzzle 18.9%, Story Rich 15.6%, 3D 12.1%
- #46 LOST EMBER
70% 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 28% ★, Cozy 18.6%, Emotional 14.5%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Exploration 8.9%
- #47 Windbound
72% matchMixed59% of 1,161 reviews2020
Dev: 5 Lives StudiosPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
The Forbidden Islands are Calling, Unlock their Secrets. Shipwrecked on an island, explore, adapt and navigate the land and perilous seas to stay alive.
Why similar: Adventure 29%, Female Protagonist 24.5%, Indie 16.9%, Open World 14.7%, Exploration 11.2%
- #48 Albatroz
69% 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: Female Protagonist 27.4%, Exploration 27.1%, Open World 26.6%, Adventure 9.1%, Atmospheric 7.4%
- #49 How We Got Here
69% matchVery Positive85% of 544 reviews2021
Dev: Euphoric Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
You wake up on a floating island with no idea how you got there. Find ways to reach new and strange islands and meet other survivors all while uncovering the story of how you all got there.
Why similar: Mystery 24.4%, Story Rich 19.1%, Exploration 15.9%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Adventure 9.5%
- #50 Lost Words: Beyond the Page
68% 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 27.2%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Story Rich 14.8%, Puzzle 12.8%, Atmospheric 11.4%
- #51 Alexia Crow and the Cave of Heroes
73% matchMixed45% of 67 reviews2015
Dev: Questtracers
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
An adventure game with hand-painted graphics and an intriguing story. It's up to you to escape from the mysterious Cave Of Heroes by solving brain-bending puzzles. Explore a game world based on Ancient Greek mythology in this fascinating and thought-provoking journey.
Why similar: Adventure 41.3%, Casual 30.2%, Indie 28.5%
- #52 Lake Ridden
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 291 reviews2018
Dev: Midnight Hub
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Lake Ridden is a story-driven, first-person puzzle game! A cozy supernatural adventure where you unravel a mysterious past, trying to find your sister. Luckily, you are not alone...
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.4%, Puzzle 20.9%, Adventure 17.7%, Mystery 15.8%, Indie 12%
- #53 Myst
67% matchVery Positive89% of 2,089 reviews2021
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Built from the ground up to play in 2D & VR, explore Myst in a whole new dimension! Journey to the Ages, unravel puzzles, and be a part of the surrealistic adventure that will become your own.
Why similar: Puzzle 23.6%, Exploration 23.4%, Adventure 13.8%, Story Rich 11.9%, Mystery 10.7%
- #54 Sable
67% 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: Open World 21%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Exploration 13.8%, Story Rich 13.6%, Puzzle 11.1%
- #55 The Wild Eternal
70% 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: Female Protagonist 20.8%, Mystery 15.2%, Exploration 13.4%, Story Rich 12.2%, Open World 11.5%
- #56 Herdling
63% 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 24.3%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Exploration 12.8%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Story Rich 10.7%
- #57 Forgetmenots
65% matchVery Positive90% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Forgetful Studios
Windows
Step onto the stage in Forgetmenots, a story-driven puzzle adventure where memories take center stage. Explore a theatrical world that unfolds like a live performance, solving puzzles in a whimsical yet bittersweet journey about loss and remembrance.
Why similar: Emotional 24.5%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Story Rich 20.9%, Puzzle 14.4%, 3D 6.8%
- #58 Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone
68% matchVery Positive89% of 376 reviews2016
Dev: Organic 2 Digital StudioPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Find the Philosopher's Stone!
Why similar: Hidden Object 38.6%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Adventure 10.5%, Puzzle 9.8%, Mystery 9.7%
- #59 Wytchwood
65% matchVery Positive93% of 4,561 reviews2021
Dev: Alientrap
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Wytchwood is a crafting adventure game set in a land of gothic fables and fairytales. As the old witch of the woods, explore a strange countryside, collect magic ingredients, brew sorcerous spells, and pass judgement upon a capricious cast of characters.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.8%, Story Rich 19.5%, Exploration 19.1%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Adventure 8.6%
- #60 Summer in Mara
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,139 reviews2020
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.1 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: Wholesome 29.4% ★, Cozy 21.9%, Emotional 14.1%, Sandbox 11.7%, Female Protagonist 9.6%