- #1 Carto
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,364 reviews2020
Dev: Sunhead GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 17.6%, Cute 12.4%, Relaxing 10.7%, Puzzle 10.6%, Top-Down 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique map-manipulation puzzle mechanic that mirrors the clever exploration and discovery found in Ogu.
- #2 Smushi Come Home
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,783 reviews2023
Dev: SomeHumbleOnionPub: Mooneye Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Open World 22.3%, Cute 18.7%, Nature 16.8%, Relaxing 16.6%, Exploration 14.4%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the same cozy, nature-focused exploration and cute aesthetic found in Ogu's world.
- #3 Islets
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,458 reviews2022
Dev: Kyle ThompsonPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Cute 9%, Open World 8.3%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Exploration 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania that balances challenging exploration with a sweet, story-rich atmosphere.
- #4 Chicory: A Colorful Tale
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,988 reviews2021
Dev: Wishes Ultd.Pub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A top-down adventure game in a coloring book world full of vibrant characters. Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, make friends, and draw on anything! From creators on Wandersong + Celeste.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.2%, Cute 20.7%, Adventure 19.3%, Puzzle 14.7%, Relaxing 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines top-down exploration with creative puzzle-solving and a heartwarming, hand-drawn art style.
- #5 Frogsong
94% matchVery Positive94% of 262 reviews2023
Dev: Frogteam Games
Windows · Mac
A heartfelt adventure in a fantasy world of frogs! Talk to weird and wonderful characters, fight vicious bugs, and explore a vibrant world in this charming action RPG.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.1%, Action-Adventure 17.1%, Top-Down 16.7%, Exploration 13.5%, Cute 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a cute protagonist in an action-adventure setting that emphasizes exploration and character interaction.
- #6 TUNIC
94% matchVery Positive91% of 18,422 reviews2022
Dev: TUNIC TeamPub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Exploration 14%, Puzzle 13%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Cute 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, rewarding top-down adventure experience with intricate puzzles and world-gated progression.
- #7 Lil Gator Game
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 6,102 reviews2022
Dev: MegaWobblePub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!
Why similar: Collectathon 29.8%, Relaxing 25.7%, Cute 23.1%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Adventure 6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on pure, joyful exploration and collectathon gameplay in a vibrant, low-stress environment.
- #8 ANIMAL WELL
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 24,507 reviews2024
Dev: Billy BassoPub: Bigmode
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.8%, Exploration 12.9%, Puzzle 12.4%, Relaxing 7.4%, Cute 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dense, atmospheric metroidvania that prioritizes clever environmental puzzles and exploration over pure combat.
- #9 Garden Story
92% matchVery Positive89% of 1,726 reviews2021
Dev: PicogramPub: Rose City Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Embark on a wholesome adventure to save The Grove! Forage resources, combat the invasive Rot, and restore the community. Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor in this charming action-RPG starring a grape.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 19%, Top-Down 18.4%, Cute 15.4%, Exploration 14.4%, Fantasy 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Blends action-RPG elements with cozy life-sim tasks in a charming, nature-inspired setting.
- #10 Crypt Custodian
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,116 reviews2024
Dev: Kyle Thompson
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto - a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworld's janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Cute 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A charming metroidvania with fluid action and a focus on exploring a whimsical afterlife.
- #11 Eastward
91% matchVery Positive84% of 16,596 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…
Why similar: Relaxing 25.5%, Cute 25.1%, Adventure 13.5%, 2D 12.9%, Action 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a stunning hand-drawn world filled with quirky characters and engaging action-adventure gameplay.
- #12 Haiku, the Robot
89% matchVery Positive90% of 3,547 reviews2022
Dev: Mister Morris Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45%, Open World 14%, Exploration 11.6%, Cute 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania that features a cute robot protagonist and a focus on exploring a mysterious, interconnected world.
- #13 Promenade
89% matchVery Positive94% of 902 reviews2024
Dev: Holy Cap
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Go on an adventure in a world packed with secrets helped by your friend, a poulp with many abilities. Explore, solve puzzles, wander across dungeons, blast through races and much more in this cute game inspired by the best 3D platformers
Why similar: Collectathon 27.5%, Metroidvania 24.4%, Cute 10.3%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Exploration 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful collectathon platformer that rewards curiosity and exploration across diverse, imaginative worlds.
- #14 Minishoot' Adventures
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,239 reviews2024
Dev: SoulGame Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, Top-Down 13%, Exploration 11.3%, Open World 9.6%, Cute 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of top-down exploration and twin-stick shooting that feels like a modern take on classic adventure games.
- #15 SHEEPO
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 615 reviews2020
Dev: Kyle Thompson
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Explore a strange planet, collect the creatures you find, and then shape-shift into them to expand your world. Build your own path, chat with the locals, and discover the planets sprawling secrets in this quirky metroidvania platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, Open World 11.7%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Exploration 10.4%, Cute 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania focused on non-violent exploration and creature collection, mirroring the gentle nature of Ogu.
- #16 Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland
86% matchVery Positive94% of 124 reviews2026
Dev: DIE SOFT
Windows
Explore a vast, interconnected dream world full of secrets and collectibles in this metroidvania adventure inspired by classic 2D platformers. Reclaim your lost memories to save Slumberland from the mysterious Oblivion.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Hand-drawn 18.2%, Cute 10.6%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Exploration 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn metroidvania that emphasizes whimsical exploration and platforming challenges.
- #17 Pine Hearts
86% matchVery Positive97% of 121 reviews2024
Dev: Hyper Luminal Games LtdPub: Secret Mode
Windows
Pine Hearts is a wholesome and tender adventure about nostalgic journeys, overcoming loss, and helping others. Embark on a cozy hiking expedition to the sprawling Pine Hearts nature reserve and scale the mountain your father never managed to climb.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.4%, Collectathon 13.2%, Relaxing 8.9%, Nature 7.9%, Exploration 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, open-world adventure game that focuses on exploration and interacting with a charming environment.
- #18 Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus
85% matchVery Positive84% of 1,708 reviews2024
Dev: Squid Shock StudiosPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Flow gracefully through a colorful, hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer inspired by Japanese folklore. Engage in acrobatic aerial combat, unlock powerful mystical abilities, and explore an interconnected world of myth as you seek to unravel the mysteries of your origin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Hand-drawn 16.2%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Exploration 11.5%, Cute 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, hand-drawn platformer that emphasizes fluid movement and exploration in a mythical setting.
- #19 A Short Hike
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,603 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Why similar: Relaxing 21.7%, Exploration 20.3%, Cute 18.2%, Open World 16.8%, Nature 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: Perfectly captures the sense of wonder and freedom found in small-scale, cozy exploration games.
- #20 Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion
84% matchVery Positive95% of 13,993 reviews2021
Dev: Snoozy KazooPub: Graffiti Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Play as an adorable yet trouble-making turnip. Avoid paying taxes, solve plantastic puzzles, harvest crops and battle massive beasts all in a journey to tear down a corrupt vegetable government!
Why similar: Top-Down 22.4%, Puzzle 17.8%, Exploration 17.3%, Cute 16.4%, 2D 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines top-down dungeon exploration with humorous puzzles and a distinct, cute art style.
- #21 Tinykin
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,293 reviews2022
Dev: SplashteamPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!
Why similar: Collectathon 30.2%, Action-Adventure 18.2%, Cute 15.3%, Puzzle 13.5%, Exploration 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D collectathon that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving through a unique, miniature perspective.
- #22 Okami HD
82% matchVery Positive92% of 10,696 reviews2017
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.
Why similar: Open World 30.4%, Adventure 20.6%, Action-Adventure 19.5%, Story Rich 11.1%, Fantasy 10%
Why You'll Like It: A classic action-adventure game with a beautiful, hand-drawn ink-wash art style and deep exploration mechanics.
- #23 Lone Fungus
82% matchVery Positive83% of 1,186 reviews2023
Dev: BASTI GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!
Why similar: Exploration 23.7%, Metroidvania 18.4%, Cute 16.8%, Adventure 14.9%, Action 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania with a focus on platforming precision and exploring a colorful, fungal-themed world.
- #24 Master Key
81% matchVery Positive91% of 288 reviews2024
Dev: Achromi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master Key is a top-down adventure game with a strong focus on item-based exploration and secrets. Embark on a journey to discover what that key could be used for and meet colorful characters!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Open World 11.6%, Top-Down 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Exploration 9%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired adventure game that emphasizes exploration and discovery in a minimalist, 2D world.
- #25 Cat Quest
81% matchVery Positive95% of 10,677 reviews2017
Dev: The GentlebrosPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The multi award-winning Action RPG. Some say 'Diablo with Cats' others a 'Super-cute Skyrim', whatever your take, Cat Quest's loot-fuelled cat-venture is as beautifully crafted, as its combat and magic are ultra-satisfying. Universally adored by critics - it'll have you purring for joy!
Why similar: Open World 29.2%, Cute 27.8%, Adventure 15.9%, Action 8.9%, Fantasy 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted action-RPG that focuses on exploration and simple, satisfying combat in a cute world.
- #26 Öoo
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 6,736 reviews2025
Dev: NamaTakahashi
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A Bomb Caterpillar's Big Adventure! "Öoo" is a charming yet mysterious exploration puzzle platformer where you discover creative ways to use bombs!
Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, Puzzle 12.6%, Exploration 12.1%, Cute 11.3%, Nature 8%
- #27 Wandersong
80% matchVery Positive95% of 3,900 reviews2018
Dev: Wishes Ultd.Pub: Greg Lobanov
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A musical platforming adventure with an emotional story. Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around the world. Along the way you'll explore, solve puzzles, and meet a huge cast of characters!
Why similar: Cute 36.8%, Adventure 24.4%, Exploration 12.2%, Story Rich 11.9%, 2D 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A musical adventure game that prioritizes exploration and interacting with charming characters to save the world.
- #28 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,317 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.3 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: Collectathon 24.5%, Open World 15%, Nature 14.6%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Exploration 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, exploration-heavy game about documenting nature and helping a community.
- #29 UNSIGHTED
79% matchVery Positive93% of 2,219 reviews2021
Dev: Studio Pixel PunkPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?
Why similar: Metroidvania 66.1%, Exploration 11.7%, Adventure 8.3%, Action 7.3%, 2D 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down metroidvania that encourages non-linear exploration and creative problem-solving.
- #30 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
78% matchVery Positive92% of 17,542 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 11.2 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: Action-Adventure 31.6%, Exploration 20.3%, Nature 14.6%, Adventure 11.5%, Fantasy 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a beautiful, high-fidelity world with a focus on exploration, puzzle-solving, and cute companion mechanics.
- #31 Hob
79% matchVery Positive88% of 5,592 reviews2017
Dev: Runic GamesPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Transform the world of Hob! A new action-adventure from Runic Games, the award-winning studio behind Torchlight I and II. It's your chance. Make it home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Open World 15.5%, Puzzle 13.7%, Exploration 12%, Adventure 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A wordless adventure game that relies on environmental storytelling and world-changing puzzles to guide exploration.
- #32 NAIAD
76% matchVery Positive94% of 724 reviews2024
Dev: HiWarp
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Top-Down 16.3%, Puzzle 13.9%, Cute 13.8%, Exploration 13.7%, Nature 11.2%
- #33 Frog's Adventure
77% matchVery Positive100% of 244 reviews2023
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
You're a frog who just got given a brain! 🐸 Point-and-click your way through a hand-drawn world and solve puzzles, collect items and talk to other hexed animals. . . Can you lift the curse?
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Hand-drawn 18.9%, Exploration 9.8%, Puzzle 9.3%, Nature 9.3%
- #34 Tukoni: Forest Keepers
74% matchVery Positive99% of 475 reviews2026
Dev: Dream Operator
Windows
Tukoni: Forest Keepers is a cute & cozy puzzle adventure. Play as Traveller, a forest spirit on a special journey, as you explore magical hand-drawn locations, meet charming characters, solve handcrafted puzzles, collect herbs and tea recipes, and help the forest prepare for the coming winter.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 23.5%, Puzzle 16.1%, Cute 15.6%, Relaxing 9.2%, Nature 9.2%
- #35 EMUUROM
75% matchVery Positive91% of 301 reviews2026
Dev: borbwarePub: Coyote Time Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
A creature-scanning metroidvania. Explore an ancient paradise before it's lost forever. Study the EMUUROM creatures, document your findings in the EMUUDEX, and use what you learn to unlock new paths.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.1%, Exploration 12.5%, Puzzle 12.3%, Cute 8.9%, Nature 7.9%
- #36 April Grove
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 165 reviews2025
Dev: Colorgrave
Windows
Undertake your new job as a forester in a mystic and peaceful wood. Chop, gather, level up and unravel the expansive forest and its splendor at your own pace, one log at a time!
Why similar: Life Sim 30.7%, Top-Down 14.9%, Exploration 13.2%, Relaxing 12.5%, Cute 11.7%
- #37 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
74% matchVery Positive95% of 278 reviews2025
Dev: BASTI GAMES
Windows
Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!
Why similar: Metroidvania 54%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Exploration 12.9%, Adventure 8.1%, 2D 4.3%
- #38 Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,157 reviews2025
Dev: Pocket TrapPub: PM Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Top-Down 18.9%, Action-Adventure 17.9%, Exploration 12%, 2D 5.4%
- #39 Iron Diamond
75% matchVery Positive89% of 57 reviews2024
Dev: North Folk Studios
Windows
Explore the mysterious island of Kindara in this vibrant 2D action-adventure. Fight and platform your way through jungles, icy peaks, castles, and crystal caverns in a non-linear interconnected world. Adventure awaits!
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, Hand-drawn 13%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Exploration 9.8%, Cute 7.9%
- #40 Basketboy's Adventure
73% matchVery Positive84% of 106 reviews2026
Dev: greenteagame1
Windows
Explore, collect, and fight in Basketboy's Adventure! Uncover stories and hidden secrets across the vibrant, hand-drawn semi-open world of Gugu City. Master dozens of skills and talents, bond with powerful pets, and gear up for an epic battle!
Why similar: Hand-drawn 23.6%, Action-Adventure 17.6%, Open World 17.5%, Cute 13.2%, Exploration 12.8%
- #41 Koira
71% matchVery Positive93% of 352 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: Hand-drawn 24.9%, Relaxing 15.5%, Exploration 13.3%, Cute 12.3%, Puzzle 12.2%
- #42 100 Forest Cats
72% matchVery Positive81% of 95 reviews2025
Dev: 100 Cozy Games
Windows
🐾 Join the cutest adventure in themed locations full of cats! 😻 Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of special places and try to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🐈🕵️♂️ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈
Why similar: Puzzle 30.2%, Exploration 22.4%, Cute 18.8%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Relaxing 10.6%
- #43 Oscuro Blossom's Glow
71% matchVery Positive95% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Hongoneon
Windows
Join Selene in a charming platforming and puzzle adventure, where her ability to absorb and emit light from various flowers is key to activating mechanisms, overcoming obstacles, and navigating through environments that adjust depending on how you wield the light.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 24.4%, Puzzle 16.7%, Cute 14.1%, Relaxing 12.3%, Nature 11.3%
- #44 Mask of Mists
73% matchVery Positive85% of 227 reviews2020
Dev: 9 Eyes Game Studio
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Mask of Mists is an action-adventure game in a first-person view in which you are immersed in exploring the world full of magic and dangers!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Open World 10.5%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Exploration 7.9%
- #45 Little Witch in the Woods
68% matchVery Positive89% of 13,072 reviews2025
Dev: SUNNY SIDE UP
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Little Witch in the Woods tells the story of Ellie, an apprentice witch. Explore the mystical forest, help the charming residents, and experience the daily life of the witch.
Why similar: Life Sim 29.3%, Cute 15.2%, Open World 14.5%, Relaxing 11.6%, Puzzle 11.3%
- #46 Adventure Forest: Rabbit Story
72% matchMixed69% of 58 reviews2024
Dev: Yusuf Islam SeyhanPub: Inspector Studios
Windows
Embark on a fascinating open-world adventure in Adventure Forest: Rabbit Story! Filled with realistic rabbits, this game offers unforgettable moments full of exploration, customization and survival. Solve the mysteries of the forest with your hero rabbit and embark on an adventure!
Why similar: Life Sim 30.1%, Action-Adventure 18.3%, Exploration 11%, Nature 10%, Open World 8.7%
- #47 The Wild at Heart
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 912 reviews2021
Dev: Moonlight KidsPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Wield an ever-growing herd of quirky creatures to rebuild broken paths, battle perilous beasts, and solve peculiar puzzles in a rich, interconnected world. Join two young runaways as they unravel the mysteries of a lost realm in this nostalgic storybook fantasy!
Why similar: Hand-drawn 31.5%, Action-Adventure 22%, Puzzle 18.4%, 2D 9.3%, Fantasy 8.4%
- #48 Pilo and the Holobook
69% matchVery Positive94% of 187 reviews2025
Dev: Mudita GamesPub: RedDeer.Games
Windows · Mac
"A cozy exploration adventure where you journey across vibrant, hand-drawn planets, collecting discoveries to turn into stickers with your magical, upgradable Holobook. All woven into a heartfelt, engaging story about confronting a spreading darkness. "
Why similar: Exploration 21.3%, Relaxing 21.3%, Hand-drawn 20.3%, Cute 11.7%, Adventure 10.2%
- #49 A Planet Full of Cats
68% matchVery Positive90% of 585 reviews2026
Dev: Devcats
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A Planet Full of Cats is a hidden object adventure with metroidvania-style exploration in true Devcats fashion. Explore diverse biomes, unlock new powers and uncover ancient secrets!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Collectathon 12.3%, Relaxing 10.4%, Exploration 9.3%
- #50 Gecko Gods
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 715 reviews2026
Dev: InresinPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Explore a forgotten land in Gecko Gods, a puzzle-adventure as a tiny gecko. Climb walls, solve ancient puzzles and uncover a lost civilisation in a world full of hidden paths, quiet secrets and natural wonder.
Why similar: Exploration 17.4%, Puzzle 17.1%, Open World 16.8%, Nature 12.2%, Relaxing 12.1%
- #51 Scrabdackle
67% matchVery Positive96% of 164 reviews2025
Dev: jakefriendPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows · Mac · Linux
The magical misadventure of a novice wizard thrown (literally) into the unfamiliar world outside. Go on a sprawling hand-drawn adventure with spells to study, bosses to best, and a huge handcrafted world to traverse on the long journey home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Open World 11.8%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Top-Down 8.6%
- #52 Paper Animal Adventure
67% matchVery Positive97% of 228 reviews2025
Dev: Cuddling Raccoons StudioPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Paper Animal Adventure is a cute roguelike game where you can explore a colorful world, fight scary enemies, and relax with your friends at the campfire! Will you be the one to seal the timelines and find the missing king?
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Dungeon Crawler 20%, Cute 10.8%, Exploration 8.7%, 2D 5.9%
- #53 Odd Dorable
67% matchVery Positive99% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: Artur Latkovsky
Windows
An open-world exploration, puzzle game made from my 4-year-old daughter's drawings. Step into a vibrant, hand-drawn world and help the princess find all her magical candies.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 19.6%, Puzzle 15.4%, Exploration 15.2%, Cute 14.9%, Relaxing 14%
- #54 Songbird Symphony
70% matchVery Positive90% of 690 reviews2019
Dev: Joysteak StudiosPub: PQube
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Musical Metroidvania, with pixel art to die for. Guide orphaned chick 'Birb', on a platform adventure, as he faces off against the denizens of the forest in rhythm-action boss battles. Acclaimed for its gorgeous animation, and heart-warming storytelling, as Birb strives to discover his true origins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.2%, Puzzle 12.8%, Exploration 12.6%, Cute 12.6%, 2D 6.3%
- #55 The Adventures of Tree
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 493 reviews2016
Dev: Dune Clockidy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
The Adventures of Tree takes you on an open-ended adventure to save your species from the evil invaders; Florps! Explore the vast open world to discover its many secrets while completing quests, enjoying quirky dialogue, and upgrading your abilities and gear along the way.
Why similar: Open World 30.8%, Cute 27.5%, Action-Adventure 24.7%, Adventure 17%
- #56 Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
68% matchVery Positive87% of 99 reviews2023
Dev: The Island Games
Windows
Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Exploration 11.1%, Hand-drawn 9.1%, Open World 8.7%
- #57 Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree
66% matchVery Positive98% of 94 reviews2025
Dev: Starvania StudioPub: Soft Source
Windows
Discover a once-thriving ocean, now tainted by enigmatic dark entities. Your quest: decipher the mystery and rekindle the ocean's radiant light.
Why similar: Cute 20.9%, Puzzle 19.8%, Exploration 17.1%, Adventure 11.4%, Fantasy 10.2%
- #58 Elephantasy: Flipside
69% matchVery Positive83% of 58 reviews2023
Dev: B. Maksym (Linker)
Windows
Use and upgrade magic items, collect hidden treasures, and uncover the secrets between two worlds in this cute isometric puzzler! When a certain vacationing Elephant stumbles upon a way into the land of the dead, will she unwittingly let something far more sinister slip through?
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Open World 11.9%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Puzzle 9.9%, Exploration 7.9%
- #59 OddFauna : Secret of the Terrabeast
66% matchVery Positive91% of 76 reviews2026
Dev: North Channel
Windows
Grow the TerraBeast you live on from a tiny patch of land into a whimsical world! In this fully hand-sculpted, playful systemic sandbox, you'll explore vibrant biomes, farm, craft, build, and befriend the wild OddFauna to create a thriving ecosystem.
Why similar: Life Sim 20.3%, Collectathon 20.1%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Nature 9.9%, Open World 9.5%
- #60 Adorable Adventures
64% matchVery Positive93% of 858 reviews2026
Dev: Wild Sheep StudioPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Collectathon 19.2%, Relaxing 18.2%, Exploration 16.3%, Cute 15.7%, Open World 12.1%
