- #1 GRIS
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 93,692 reviews2018
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
Why similar: Beautiful 50.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Female Protagonist 6.8%, Platformer 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the same developers, this game shares the same breathtaking artistic style and emotional depth.
- #2 Planet of Lana
96% matchVery Positive93% of 8,958 reviews2023
Dev: WishfullyPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.
Why similar: Emotional 15.1%, Platformer 14.4%, Puzzle Platformer 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Female Protagonist 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar companion-based puzzle-platforming experience set in a beautiful, cinematic world.
- #3 Ori and the Will of the Wisps
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 143,220 reviews2020
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.
Why similar: Beautiful 49.5% ★, Platformer 13.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Emotional 7.4%, Atmospheric 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a masterclass in atmospheric platforming with a deeply moving narrative and stunning visuals.
- #4 Endling - Extinction is Forever
95% 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 29.8%, Nature 16.2%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Adventure 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the emotional bond between a parent and offspring in a harsh, dying world.
- #5 Koira
94% 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: Emotional 29%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Nature 12.6%, Adventure 11.3%, Puzzle 11%
Why You'll Like It: A heartwarming, hand-drawn adventure that emphasizes the bond between a protagonist and their animal companion.
- #6 Spirit of the North
94% 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: Beautiful 28.7% ★, Adventure 21.1%, Walking Simulator 10.4%, Indie 8.2%, Puzzle 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Allows you to explore a beautiful, atmospheric landscape as a fox, focusing on discovery and companionship.
- #7 Unravel Two
93% matchMostly Positive78% of 8,641 reviews2020
Dev: Coldwood InteractivePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
When you cut ties to the past, new bonds form. Build relationships with other Yarnys in local co-op or as a single player, fostering friendship and support as you journey together.
Why similar: Puzzle 27.2%, Platformer 19.4%, Adventure 17.3%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Puzzle Platformer 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Centers entirely on the bond between two characters, requiring cooperative puzzle-solving in a gorgeous environment.
- #8 Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
92% matchVery Positive94% of 41,204 reviews2013
Dev: Starbreeze Studios ABPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.
Why similar: Beautiful 26.3% ★, Emotional 19.4%, Adventure 14.7%, Atmospheric 14.2%, Puzzle 8%
Why You'll Like It: An essential emotional journey that uses unique control mechanics to highlight the bond between two characters.
- #9 Journey
91% matchVery Positive94% of 37,187 reviews2020
Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.
Why similar: Beautiful 54.7% ★, Atmospheric 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Walking Simulator 7.9%, Adventure 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive experience for wordless, atmospheric storytelling that evokes a sense of awe and connection.
- #10 Hoa
91% matchVery Positive89% of 3,023 reviews2021
Dev: Skrollcat StudioPub: PM Studios, inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Hoa is a beautiful puzzle-platforming game that features breathtaking hand-painted art, lovely music, and a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.6%, Platformer 17.5%, Atmospheric 16.2%, Relaxing 12.1%, Adventure 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, hand-drawn platformer that excels in atmosphere and gentle, wonder-filled exploration.
- #11 Little Nightmares II
89% matchVery Positive93% of 55,847 reviews2021
Dev: Tarsier StudiosPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made.
Why similar: Atmospheric 18.7%, Adventure 18.4%, Puzzle 18.2%, Platformer 14.2%, Puzzle Platformer 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-platformer that features a poignant, non-verbal relationship between two characters.
- #12 RiME
90% 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: Great Soundtrack 19%, Atmospheric 17.6%, Puzzle 17.2%, Adventure 16.1%, Colorful 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, emotional adventure game that uses environmental storytelling to convey a powerful narrative.
- #13 Arise: A Simple Story
89% matchVery Positive92% of 2,975 reviews2020
Dev: Piccolo StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Embark on an emotional journey of losing the love of one's life. Manipulate time, solve puzzles, reshape surroundings as you push forward into the bittersweet recollections of a past life. This is a story about happiness and hardship, joy and sorrow. A story that all of us will one day experience.
Why similar: Emotional 24.9%, Platformer 18.5%, Nature 15.2%, Puzzle Platformer 14.5%, Relaxing 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A poignant, wordless journey through the memories of a life, featuring beautiful art and time-manipulation mechanics.
- #14 The Last Campfire
86% 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 27.5%, Puzzle 15.7%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Adventure 12.8%, Puzzle Platformer 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: A gentle, puzzle-filled adventure that explores themes of hope and finding one's purpose.
- #15 Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)
88% matchVery Positive81% of 8,630 reviews2014
Dev: Upper One GamesPub: E-Line Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Experience the epic journey of Nuna and Fox as they search for the source of an eternal blizzard that threatens the survival of everything they have ever known.
Why similar: Platformer 25.6%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Adventure 9.2%, Puzzle Platformer 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Blends cultural storytelling with a companion-based platforming mechanic in a snowy, atmospheric setting.
- #16 Forgotton Anne
87% matchVery Positive90% of 1,988 reviews2018
Dev: Throughline Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Step into a hand-animated realm of wonder in which everyday objects take on a life of their own. Uncover the Forgotlings’ mysteries & harness magical forces as you embark upon a quest to return home.
Why similar: Emotional 22.9%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Platformer 13.4%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Atmospheric 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: A cinematic, hand-drawn adventure that prioritizes emotional storytelling and character-driven choices.
- #17 Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 69,981 reviews2016
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.
Why similar: Platformer 27.2%, Great Soundtrack 21.3%, Atmospheric 17.8%, Beautiful 12.9% ★, Adventure 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a challenging and visually spectacular platforming experience with a strong focus on nature and growth.
- #18 Lost Words: Beyond the Page
84% 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 17.5%, Platformer 13.2%, Puzzle Platformer 11%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Integrates emotional narrative directly into the platforming gameplay through a unique diary-based mechanic.
- #19 Child of Light
85% matchVery Positive91% of 13,410 reviews2014
Dev: Ubisoft MontréalPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.
Why similar: Beautiful 28.8% ★, Platformer 18%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Atmospheric 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines a poetic, storybook art style with a touching narrative and a helpful companion character.
- #20 Unravel
83% matchVery Positive91% of 5,395 reviews2020
Dev: Coldwood InteractivePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Unravel is a physics-based puzzle platformer. Yarny, a character made from a single thread of yarn, must embark on a larger than life adventure.
Why similar: Beautiful 22.4% ★, Platformer 15.2%, Puzzle 12.6%, Adventure 11%, Atmospheric 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, physics-based puzzle-platformer that tells a silent, emotional story through the environment.
- #21 Sea of Solitude
84% matchVery Positive83% of 2,065 reviews2020
Dev: Jo-Mei GamesPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
When humans get too lonely, they turn into monsters… Set sail across a beautiful and evolving world of darkness and light, and discover what it means to be human.
Why similar: Beautiful 24.7% ★, Emotional 23.3%, Platformer 20.7%, Adventure 13.2%, Atmospheric 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply personal and emotional game that uses its environment to represent the protagonist's inner struggles.
- #22 COCOON
81% matchVery Positive95% of 8,481 reviews2023
Dev: Geometric InteractivePub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
From Jeppe Carlsen, the lead gameplay designer of LIMBO and INSIDE — COCOON takes you on an adventure across worlds within worlds. Master world-leaping mechanics and solve intricate puzzles to unravel a cosmic mystery.
Why similar: Beautiful 26.1% ★, Puzzle 19%, Adventure 17.1%, Puzzle Platformer 14.7%, Atmospheric 12%
Why You'll Like It: Features brilliant, surreal puzzle design within an atmospheric world that feels both alien and inviting.
- #23 Sable
82% 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: Platformer 19.8%, Female Protagonist 16%, Atmospheric 14.8%, Puzzle Platformer 14.2%, Adventure 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on atmospheric exploration and a personal coming-of-age journey in a distinct, beautiful art style.
- #24 A Juggler's Tale
81% matchVery Positive92% of 2,126 reviews2021
Dev: kaleidoscubePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached?
Why similar: Platformer 26.3%, Puzzle Platformer 20%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Atmospheric 16.7%, Adventure 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, story-rich puzzle-platformer that uses a puppet-theater aesthetic to tell a compelling tale.
- #25 The Pathless
80% matchVery Positive91% of 2,028 reviews2021
Dev: Giant SquidPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world.
Why similar: Nature 26.4%, Female Protagonist 23.8%, Atmospheric 20.8%, Adventure 17.8%, Indie 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers fluid, high-speed movement and a meaningful bond with an eagle companion in a vast, mysterious world.
- #26 FAR: Changing Tides
79% matchVery Positive93% of 5,368 reviews2022
Dev: OkomotivePub: Frontier Foundry
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
An atmospheric vehicle adventure that follows the emotional journey of a boy and his ship as he embarks on a voyage to find a new home.
Why similar: Platformer 20.5%, Emotional 17.4%, Puzzle Platformer 16.8%, Atmospheric 14.1%, Puzzle 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A meditative, atmospheric journey that emphasizes the relationship between the player and their vessel.
- #27 Planet of Lana II
77% matchVery Positive93% of 538 reviews2026
Dev: WishfullyPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
As greed and power divide the tribes of their home planet, Lana and her little companion, Mui, must stand together against the forces reshaping their world – struggling not just for survival, but for the soul of their home.
Why similar: Emotional 17.6%, Platformer 14.2%, Puzzle Platformer 11.7%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Female Protagonist 9%
- #28 Omno
78% matchVery Positive92% of 2,713 reviews2021
Dev: Studio InkyfoxPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.
Why similar: Platformer 21.7%, Puzzle Platformer 16.7%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Puzzle 11%, Adventure 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, visually striking exploration game that focuses on curiosity and puzzle-solving in a vibrant world.
- #29 Herdling
76% 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 26.9%, Atmospheric 15.7%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Nature 13.8%, Adventure 11%
- #30 INMOST
78% matchVery Positive91% of 7,185 reviews2020
Dev: Hidden Layer GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Escape the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth in this cinematic puzzle platformer. Explore a hauntingly beautiful world, with three playable characters, in one dark, interconnected story.
Why similar: Emotional 19.5%, Platformer 17.6%, Puzzle Platformer 14.9%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Adventure 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric, and narrative-heavy game that explores complex emotions through beautiful pixel art.
- #31 Seasons after Fall
79% matchVery Positive81% of 3,134 reviews2016
Dev: Swing Swing SubmarinePub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Seasons After Fall is a 2D platform-puzzler game that will let you dive into a captivating universe and explore a land governed by magic and nature.
Why similar: Platformer 22.6%, Beautiful 13.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Adventure 11.6%, Puzzle Platformer 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A nature-themed puzzle-platformer that uses seasonal changes to create a unique and atmospheric experience.
- #32 LOST EMBER
77% 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: Emotional 22.3%, Nature 17.7%, Walking Simulator 15.3%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Female Protagonist 10.7%
- #33 Röki
76% 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: Emotional 20.6%, Nature 13.7%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Atmospheric 11%, Beautiful 11% ★
- #34 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
74% matchVery Positive92% of 16,945 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.8%, Adventure 21.6%, Nature 21%, Atmospheric 18.7%, Action 5.2%
- #35 Constance
73% matchVery Positive83% of 2,256 reviews2025
Dev: Blue Backpack
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Constance is a 2D hand-drawn action adventure featuring a paintbrush-wielding artist, striving to escape from a colorful but decaying inner-world, created by her declining mental health.
Why similar: Emotional 25.1%, Platformer 22.7%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Adventure 9.8%
- #36 Aspire: Ina's Tale
75% 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: Platformer 16.1%, Puzzle Platformer 13.6%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Beautiful 10.1% ★
- #37 After Us
74% matchVery Positive84% of 445 reviews2023
Dev: PiccoloPub: Private Division
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Explore the corners of a surrealistic post-human world to give life on Earth a second chance in this touching story about sacrifice and hope.
Why similar: Platformer 28.4%, Adventure 20.2%, Emotional 19.6%, Puzzle 13%, Atmospheric 10%
- #38 LUNA The Shadow Dust
75% matchVery Positive90% of 1,643 reviews2020
Dev: Lantern StudioPub: Coconut Island Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
LUNA The Shadow Dust is a fully hand-animated Point&Click puzzle adventure, brought to life through wordless storytelling, beautiful cinematics and a breathtaking original soundtrack.
Why similar: Beautiful 35.6% ★, Adventure 19.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Puzzle 10.1%, Atmospheric 9.8%
- #39 Monument Valley
72% 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: Emotional 20.5%, Puzzle 15.2%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Relaxing 12.2%, Adventure 11.6%
- #40 Ori and the Blind Forest
73% matchVery Positive94% of 59,304 reviews2015
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning action-platformer crafted by Moon Studios for PC.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.1%, Platformer 25.4%, Atmospheric 17.3%, Adventure 10.4%, Puzzle Platformer 6.9%
- #41 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
71% 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: Nature 36.3%, Female Protagonist 26.7%, Adventure 17.5%, Colorful 10.3%, Indie 6.5%
- #42 NAIAD
70% 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 19.9%, Adventure 16.2%, Puzzle 16%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Colorful 10.7%
- #43 Evergate
72% matchVery Positive94% of 193 reviews2020
Dev: Stone Lantern GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Evergate is a haunting 2D puzzle-platformer set in a stunning hand-drawn vision of the Afterlife with an original score recorded by a live orchestra. Navigate 85 challenging stages and unleash the extraordinary powers of the genre-defining 'Soulflame' to help a lost soul reincarnate on earth!
Why similar: Platformer 16.1%, Emotional 15.3%, Puzzle Platformer 12.5%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Female Protagonist 10.2%
- #44 Jusant
69% matchVery Positive93% of 6,403 reviews2023
Dev: DON'T NOD
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Enjoy meditative vibes in Jusant, an action-puzzle climbing game. Scale an immeasurably tall tower and ascend to new heights alongside your watery companion. Master your climbing tools, find your way up through diverse biomes, and piece together the tower’s past.
Why similar: Platformer 21.2%, Nature 19.3%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Puzzle 10.9%, Adventure 10.3%
- #45 Even the Ocean
73% matchVery Positive86% of 279 reviews2016
Dev: Melos Han-TaniPub: Analgesic Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A story-rich 2D platformer where you'll delve into dangerous power plants and massive creatures, while uncovering the truth of your world. Explore towns and cities, and help a world thrown out of balance!
Why similar: Nature 16.5%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 13.5%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Female Protagonist 10.5%
- #46 Wavetale
69% matchVery Positive88% of 2,525 reviews2022
Dev: Thunderful DevelopmentPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Surf the waters of a submerged city! Unravel the past, save the islanders from mysterious sea monsters and discover secrets hidden under the surface.
Why similar: Platformer 29.1%, Nature 16.3%, Adventure 15.3%, Atmospheric 12%, Colorful 10.2%
- #47 AER Memories of Old
71% 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: Adventure 18.2%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Relaxing 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%
- #48 Shady Part of Me
69% matchVery Positive94% of 3,198 reviews2020
Dev: Douze DixièmesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Overcome emotional struggles across a touching narrative filled with twists and surprises. Embark on a dream-like journey, with breathtaking artistic direction and the enthralling voice of Hannah Murray (Game of Thrones, Skins).
Why similar: Platformer 23.2%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Atmospheric 15%, Puzzle 13.4%, Puzzle Platformer 9%
- #49 A Short Hike
68% 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: Beautiful 32.8% ★, Nature 13%, Relaxing 11.7%, Adventure 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%
- #50 White Shadows
70% matchVery Positive82% of 1,834 reviews2021
Dev: MonokelPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The wolves are watching! Venture through a captivating but brutal dystopia where our young adventurer Ravengirl will travel through this huge city’s brightest highs and delve to its darkest depths on her perilous journey of discovery and finding her destiny where hope seems in short supply.
Why similar: Platformer 27.9%, Atmospheric 17%, Puzzle Platformer 16.8%, Puzzle 15.5%, Adventure 12.9%
- #51 Fe
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 909 reviews2020
Dev: ZoinkPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Run, climb and glide your way through a dark Nordic forest and explore its living, breathing ecosystem filled with secrets and mystical creatures. Become Fe and discover a world that you will never want to leave.
Why similar: Beautiful 33.9% ★, Puzzle 23.2%, Atmospheric 19.5%, Adventure 13.6%, Action 7%
- #52 Monument Valley 3
66% matchVery Positive93% of 1,911 reviews2025
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 40.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Set sail for a world-changing adventure as you guide Noor in their quest through a series of mind-bending illusions and atmospheric puzzles. Can you unlock the secrets of the mysterious world – and the meaning behind the Sacred Light?
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.4%, Atmospheric 18.9%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Puzzle 16.1%, Relaxing 14.2%
- #53 Areia: Pathway to Dawn
70% matchVery Positive84% of 62 reviews2020
Dev: Gilp Studio
Windows
Create your own paths combining the different elements available in this uniquely crafted world. Immerse yourself in a relaxing experience where your actions shape not only your surroundings but also your fate.
Why similar: Beautiful 29.8% ★, Emotional 16.8%, Adventure 11%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, Puzzle Platformer 7.3%
- #54 LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition
66% 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: Emotional 18.8%, Walking Simulator 16.4%, Nature 16.4%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Atmospheric 9.7%
- #55 The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince
64% matchVery Positive95% of 328 reviews2026
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Embark on a journey to save the prince’s eyesight in this 2D puzzle-adventure game featuring beautiful hand-drawn art and a bittersweet tale of wishes and what we’re willing to do to make them come true. Utilize your wolf and princess forms to lead the way!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.7%, Atmospheric 15.6%, Adventure 14.9%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Puzzle 12.4%
- #56 Somerville
68% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,808 reviews2022
Dev: Jumpship
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
In the wake of catastrophe find the means to make your family whole again.
Why similar: Emotional 30.8%, Atmospheric 17.4%, Beautiful 17.2% ★, Puzzle 12.3%, Adventure 11.8%
- #57 LAPIN
66% matchVery Positive95% of 333 reviews2023
Dev: Studio Doodal
Windows
LAPIN is a 2D precision platformer game featuring a group of brave rabbit explorers. Break through life-threatening obstacles with precise controls, and embark on an adventure filled with new encounters and stunning landscapes!
Why similar: Emotional 18.2%, Platformer 16%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Atmospheric 11.1%
- #58 A Highland Song
65% matchVery Positive89% of 620 reviews2023
Dev: inkle Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Moira McKinnon is running away. A wild adventure through the Scottish Highlands, with open platforming and dynamic storytelling, maps and music. From the creators of Heaven's Vault and 80 Days.
Why similar: Nature 20.3%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Platformer 17%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Atmospheric 11.6%
- #59 Creatures of Ava
64% 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: Emotional 29.2%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, Atmospheric 15.3%, Adventure 15%, Colorful 12.2%