- #1 Journey
97% matchVery Positive94% of 38,336 reviews2020
Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.9 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: Relaxing 24.4%, Atmospheric 20.9%, Exploration 19.4%, Adventure 12.4%, Stylized 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive atmospheric adventure game that shares Omno's wordless, emotional, and visually stunning approach to exploration.
- #2 Jusant
96% matchVery Positive93% of 6,839 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 14.1%, Third Person 13.4%, Relaxing 12.4%, Exploration 10.3%, Cute 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on meditative, vertical traversal and environmental storytelling that mirrors Omno's sense of discovery.
- #3 RiME
96% matchVery Positive90% of 5,190 reviews2017
Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Grey Box
Windows
Median: 4.1 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: Puzzle 15.8%, Exploration 15.6%, Atmospheric 12.6%, 3D Platformer 11.3%, Adventure 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, puzzle-filled adventure set in a lonely, atmospheric world that captures the same sense of wonder as Omno.
- #4 Tinykin
95% 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: Puzzle Platformer 17.1%, 3D Platformer 16.8%, Third Person 11.4%, Platformer 9.8%, Cute 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: It features excellent 3D platforming mechanics combined with a charming, whimsical aesthetic that feels very similar to Omno's gameplay loop.
- #5 Hoa
94% matchVery Positive89% of 3,149 reviews2021
Dev: Skrollcat StudioPub: PM Studios, inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.6 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: Relaxing 19.9%, Platformer 14.5%, Cute 14.1%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Exploration 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: Its hand-drawn art style and gentle, puzzle-platforming gameplay evoke the same wholesome and relaxing atmosphere found in Omno.
- #6 Smushi Come Home
94% 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: Wholesome 29.7%, 3D Platformer 10.8%, Cute 9.6%, Relaxing 9.2%, Third Person 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes cozy, movement-based exploration in a nature-filled world that feels like a spiritual cousin to Omno.
- #7 Hob
93% 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: Puzzle Platformer 19.4%, Platformer 16.1%, 3D Platformer 13.9%, Puzzle 10.9%, Exploration 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a wordless, puzzle-heavy world that rewards players for exploring and uncovering the secrets of an ancient landscape.
- #8 TOEM: A Photo Adventure
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 12,003 reviews2021
Dev: Something We Made
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
Why similar: Wholesome 42.8%, Relaxing 10.9%, Cute 9.1%, Exploration 9%, Puzzle 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, puzzle-focused adventure that encourages players to slow down and appreciate the details of the world around them.
- #9 AER Memories of Old
92% matchVery Positive86% of 7,716 reviews2017
Dev: Forgotten KeyPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.9 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: Relaxing 18.9%, Exploration 18.6%, Adventure 11.8%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Third Person 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: The ability to transform and fly through a fragmented, beautiful world makes this a perfect companion to Omno's exploration style.
- #10 Sable
91% matchVery Positive86% of 6,432 reviews2021
Dev: ShedworksPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.0 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: Puzzle Platformer 16.7%, 3D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 11.1%, Relaxing 10.1%, Exploration 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: With its focus on non-combat exploration and unique movement, it provides a similar sense of freedom and atmospheric discovery.
- #11 Lil Gator Game
89% 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: Wholesome 45.5%, Relaxing 13%, 3D Platformer 11%, Cute 10.8%, Colorful 7%
Why You'll Like It: A purely wholesome, movement-focused adventure that prioritizes joy and exploration over combat and challenge.
- #12 Arise: A Simple Story
90% matchVery Positive92% of 3,165 reviews2020
Dev: Piccolo StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 3.6 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: Puzzle Platformer 16.9%, 3D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 10.4%, Relaxing 9.5%, Cute 8%
Why You'll Like It: It uses time-manipulation mechanics to tell a poignant, wordless story through beautiful, platforming-heavy environments.
- #13 The Last Campfire
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 20,373 reviews2021
Dev: Hello Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Puzzle Platformer 17%, 3D Platformer 14.7%, Puzzle 13.2%, Relaxing 12.7%, Cute 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: This emotional, puzzle-driven journey captures the same gentle, introspective tone that defines the Omno experience.
- #14 Hauntii
87% matchVery Positive91% of 417 reviews2024
Dev: Moonloop GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
An action adventure about a ghost’s journey through the afterlife. Possess enemies and the environment and fend off hostile spirits in pursuit of starry fragments from a past life.
Why similar: Wholesome 31.2%, Puzzle Platformer 15.7%, Third Person 8.8%, Cute 7.4%, Exploration 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its unique hand-drawn aesthetic and focus on puzzle-platforming in a mysterious world align perfectly with Omno's design philosophy.
- #15 Onde
88% matchVery Positive90% of 347 reviews2022
Dev: LancePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Catch a wave in this smooth sound-surfing platformer: Let ethereal tunes carry you fluidly through serene abstract landscapes, tune into soothing sound spheres and revel in a meditative journey of life.
Why similar: Wholesome 22.2%, Puzzle Platformer 13.8%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Platformer 10.8%, Puzzle 10%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythmic, atmospheric platformer that focuses on fluid movement through beautiful, abstract environments.
- #16 Gecko Gods
84% 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: Wholesome 29.9%, Puzzle Platformer 12.8%, 3D Platformer 9.7%, Platformer 9.4%, Exploration 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that places you in the role of a small gecko exploring an ancient world, mirroring Omno's scale and tone.
- #17 SCHiM
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 333 reviews2024
Dev: Ewoud van der WerfPub: Extra Nice
Windows · Mac · Linux
SCHiM is a game about jumping from shadow to shadow in a relaxing and lively environment. This 3D platformer takes elements of light, shadow & animation and adds them directly to the gameplay, delivering an experience that you will only find in SCHiM.
Why similar: Wholesome 27%, Puzzle Platformer 14.1%, 3D Platformer 11.7%, Relaxing 8.3%, Exploration 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: The innovative shadow-hopping mechanic provides a relaxing, platforming-heavy experience that feels fresh and atmospheric.
- #18 SCARF
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 334 reviews2021
Dev: Uprising StudiosPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Scarf is an atmospheric and emotional journey about what it means to be a hero. An adventure game mixing puzzles and 3D platforms. Explore beautifully crafted worlds and discover your true destiny with the help of a dragon-shaped scarf.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 9.4%, Magic 8.8%, Third Person 8.7%, Minimalist 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This 3D platformer uses a magical scarf to aid in traversal, emphasizing exploration and visual storytelling throughout its journey.
- #19 Minute of Islands
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,001 reviews2021
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 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: Puzzle Platformer 27.2%, Platformer 14.7%, Exploration 10.9%, Story Rich 10.2%, Puzzle 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: This narrative-driven puzzle-platformer features a striking art style and a contemplative tone similar to Omno.
- #20 LOST EMBER
84% matchVery Positive88% of 5,178 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 34.5%, Third Person 10.8%, Relaxing 10.2%, Exploration 8.3%, Atmospheric 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Players explore a stunning, ruined world through the eyes of various animals, emphasizing the same sense of wonder and discovery as Omno.
- #21 Islets
82% 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: Platformer 23.2%, Cute 14.2%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Story Rich 13%, Exploration 12%
Why You'll Like It: While it features more combat, its core focus on exploration, charm, and platforming makes it a great fit for fans of Omno.
- #22 Röki
83% matchVery Positive89% of 3,214 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: Third Person 20.8%, Puzzle 15.5%, Story Rich 14.7%, Atmospheric 13.7%, Colorful 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-adventure that balances a sense of mystery with a charming, folklore-inspired world.
- #23 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
81% 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: Wholesome 57%, Exploration 10.2%, Cute 9%, Story Rich 7.9%, Colorful 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, relaxing game that encourages players to explore nature and help the environment in a gentle, low-stress way.
- #24 Tchia
81% matchVery Positive88% of 895 reviews2024
Dev: AwacebPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A Tropical Open-World adventure. Climb, glide, swim, and sail your boat around a beautiful archipelago in this physics-driven sandbox. Take control of any animal or object you can find, and Jam on your fully playable Ukulele.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 16.3%, Puzzle Platformer 16.1%, Third Person 12.2%, Platformer 11.4%, Exploration 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Its open-world traversal mechanics and focus on discovery provide a similar sense of adventure and freedom to Omno.
- #25 Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles
82% matchVery Positive90% of 104 reviews2020
Dev: Luminawesome Games Ltd.Pub: Wired Productions
Windows
Meet Lumote, the squishiest bioluminescent creature, in this beautiful 3D puzzle platformer. Take control of the world’s inhabitants on a quest into the Great Depths to seize control from the Mastermote.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.1%, 3D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 11.5%, Third Person 10.2%, Relaxing 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer set in a bioluminescent world that focuses on environmental interaction and exploration.
- #26 Haven Park
79% matchVery Positive94% of 1,124 reviews2021
Dev: Bubblebird Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Be Flint, who is doing his best to keep his grandma's park up and running and make it a place for the campers to enjoy. Learn the camper's wishes and build whatever their hearts desire to attract even more quirky characters and look forward to whimsical conversations and quests.
Why similar: Wholesome 34.8%, Relaxing 11%, Third Person 10.2%, Cute 10.2%, Exploration 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A small, cozy, and relaxing open-world game that focuses on exploration and simple tasks in a beautiful park setting.
- #27 Dungeons of Hinterberg
77% matchVery Positive93% of 3,363 reviews2024
Dev: Microbird GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Discover the magic and lore of the Alps in this acclaimed Action Adventure. Forge relationships with locals to help you solve puzzles, battle monsters and uncover secrets of the legendary Dungeons of Hinterberg!
Why similar: Wholesome 25.3%, Puzzle Platformer 14.3%, Relaxing 9.1%, Platformer 9.1%, Magic 8.2%
- #28 Moss: The Forgotten Relic
76% matchVery Positive92% of 305 reviews2026
Dev: Polyarc
Windows
Moss: The Forgotten Relic is an emotional and atmospheric adventure set in the pages of a living storybook, brimming with myth and ancient magic. Guide a tiny but determined hero on a heartfelt journey of challenge, courage, and connection.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.1%, 3D Platformer 15.8%, Platformer 12%, Third Person 9.8%, Exploration 9.1%
- #29 Grow: Song of the Evertree
79% matchVery Positive81% of 2,561 reviews2021
Dev: Prideful SlothPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements.
Why similar: Wholesome 45.6%, Third Person 11.9%, Exploration 9.6%, Cute 9.5%, Colorful 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, world-building adventure that emphasizes exploration and the beauty of nature in a vibrant, relaxing setting.
- #30 Shape of the World
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 420 reviews2018
Dev: Hollow Tree GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
A serene first person exploration game in a surreal, organic world that reacts to your presence. Journey through a psychedelically colorful ecosystem of flourishing flora, rambling waterfalls, burgeoning mountains, glowing monoliths and graceful creatures. A 1-3 hour escape from work, anxiety and stress.
Why similar: Relaxing 28.4%, Atmospheric 23.4%, Exploration 22.1%, Adventure 11.1%, Indie 10%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, atmospheric exploration game where the world grows and changes around you as you move through it.
- #31 Monument Valley
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,796 reviews2022
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.4 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: Relaxing 22.2%, Puzzle Platformer 19.2%, Puzzle 17.6%, Exploration 13.4%, Third Person 10.3%
- #32 A Tiny Sticker Tale
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 664 reviews2023
Dev: Ogre Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!
Why similar: Wholesome 42.1%, Relaxing 11.8%, Puzzle 9.7%, Exploration 9.4%, Cute 7.9%
- #33 The Companion
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 121 reviews2021
Dev: David FazzioPub: Studio 46
Windows
A cinematic gaming experience. Play as an animal in the spiritual realm. Explore a magical world. Collect Essence and find Artifacts. Journey across seven majestic landscapes and witness the emotional story of a family as they tackle the challenges ahead of them.
Why similar: Wholesome 41.7%, Relaxing 9.5%, Cute 8.8%, Exploration 8.7%, Third Person 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, exploration-focused journey that captures the same sense of companionship and discovery found in Omno.
- #34 Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
78% matchVery Positive82% of 3,221 reviews2017
Dev: Prideful Sloth
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Unwind and enjoy the slow life in Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, a relaxing open-world adventure game. Yonder is set in the world of Gemea. A natural island paradise with eight distinct environments ranging from tropical beaches to snow-capped summits.
Why similar: Relaxing 24.4%, Exploration 21.6%, Cute 15.6%, Adventure 11.6%, Third Person 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: This open-world adventure removes combat entirely, focusing instead on exploration, crafting, and relaxing discovery.
- #35 Monument Valley 3
73% matchVery Positive93% of 2,284 reviews2025
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 33.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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%, 3D Platformer 15.3%, Relaxing 13.1%, Third Person 9.6%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #36 Adapta Solva Legacy
75% matchVery Positive96% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: Ares BrazeltonPub: Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen
Windows
Adapta Solva is a short puzzle platformer adventure. Play as an Adaptarian to absorb elements from magical shrines to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles. Uncover the truth behind your creation in a world laid to ruin by an unknown cause.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 18.7%, 3D Platformer 16.3%, Platformer 14%, Puzzle 9.7%, Third Person 8.8%
- #37 Origament: A Paper Adventure
72% matchVery Positive91% of 124 reviews2026
Dev: Space Sauce StudioPub: Beverlor
Windows
✉️ Become a living letter and find your way to the one who still waits for you! Fly, sail, roll, solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and travel through time and continents in this adventure platformer!😸
Why similar: Wholesome 32%, 3D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 9.7%, Third Person 8.5%, Relaxing 8.5%
- #38 Refunct
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 17,462 reviews2015
Dev: Dominique Grieshofer
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Refunct is a peaceful, short first-person platformer about restoring a vibrant world.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 21.2%, Puzzle Platformer 18.8%, Relaxing 14.9%, Platformer 12%, Stylized 7.3%
- #39 Spirit of the North
74% matchVery Positive84% of 6,584 reviews2020
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.5 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: 3D Platformer 16%, Third Person 12.5%, Relaxing 11%, Exploration 10.2%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #40 Carto
72% 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: Cute 15.1%, Relaxing 14%, Puzzle 11.5%, Exploration 11.4%, Story Rich 9.5%
- #41 Chicken Journey
71% matchVery Positive96% of 474 reviews2023
Dev: loonyware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Play as an adorable chicken in this relaxing platformer. Jump, climb and solve puzzles to find the answer to the ULTIMATE question a chicken can ask...
Why similar: Wholesome 33.7%, Platformer 11.5%, Puzzle Platformer 9.3%, Relaxing 9.1%, Cute 9.1%
- #42 Old Man's Journey
73% matchVery Positive87% of 4,257 reviews2017
Dev: Broken Rules
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, and hope. Interacting with the world around you, you'll shape the landscape to create the old man's path forward. Experience heartache and hope as you embark on a heartfelt journey through a sunkissed world.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 18.9%, Story Rich 13.4%, Puzzle 11.8%, Stylized 11.7%, Atmospheric 10.6%
- #43 Pilo and the Holobook
70% 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: Wholesome 49.6%, Relaxing 13.1%, Exploration 11.9%, Colorful 7.7%, Adventure 6.7%
- #44 Aspire: Ina's Tale
73% matchVery Positive83% of 461 reviews2021
Dev: Wondernaut StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.2 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: Puzzle Platformer 28.5%, Platformer 16.2%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Puzzle 9%, Story Rich 8.8%
- #45 Monument Valley 2
70% matchVery Positive93% of 4,193 reviews2022
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Discover illusionary pathways and delightful puzzles as you learn the secrets of The Sacred Geometry. Follow the heart warming story of Ro in her journey through motherhood. Rediscover independence through manipulating monuments and evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.5%, Third Person 15.3%, Puzzle 13.8%, Exploration 12.6%, Relaxing 11.1%
- #46 Nomori: Prologue
71% matchVery Positive94% of 156 reviews2022
Dev: Enchanted Works
Windows
Nomori is a mind-bending adventure game where you control time and space to journey through a shattered spirit world. Take shortcuts through portals, rotate your perspective, and control the flow of time to move forward, whichever way that is.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.1%, Third Person 12.9%, Relaxing 10.9%, Exploration 9.8%, Puzzle 8.9%
- #47 Time on Frog Island
71% matchMixed70% of 371 reviews2022
Dev: Half Past YellowPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.0 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: Puzzle Platformer 19.4%, 3D Platformer 15.6%, Platformer 11.8%, Relaxing 11.8%, Cute 10%
- #48 Nomad
70% matchVery Positive86% of 59 reviews2023
Dev: Bob WuPub: USC Games
Windows
A serene first-person 3D platformer where you use a magical rope to traverse the body of a dormant ancient colossus in order to heal its wounds and awaken it once again. Embark on a relaxing journey of melancholy to rekindle one of nature's long-lost wonders.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 17.8%, Adventure 12.5%, Platformer 12.4%, Relaxing 9.7%, Cute 8.9%
- #49 LEGO® Builder's Journey
69% matchVery Positive83% of 4,317 reviews2021
Dev: Light Brick StudioPub: LEGO® Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
LEGO Builder’s Journey is an atmospheric, geometric puzzle game that asks us to sometimes follow the instructions… and sometimes to break the rules.
Why similar: Wholesome 22.8%, Relaxing 14.2%, Cute 12.1%, Puzzle 10.1%, Story Rich 8.5%
- #50 Unravel
69% matchVery Positive91% of 5,568 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: Puzzle Platformer 18.4%, Puzzle 17.3%, Platformer 17%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Colorful 9.8%
- #51 Harmony's Odyssey
68% matchVery Positive93% of 615 reviews2022
Dev: MythicOwl
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Harmony’s Odyssey is a 3D fantasy adventure puzzle game set on mythical dioramas full of riddles, perky creatures and magic. Embark on a fantastic journey through remote fabled lands tangled by a rowdy cat and bring peace to its inhabitants.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.3%, Relaxing 15.8%, Magic 14.3%, Cute 13.6%, Puzzle 12.5%
- #52 ILA: A Frosty Glide
66% matchVery Positive96% of 166 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 31%, 3D Platformer 12.1%, Magic 10%, Platformer 8.4%, Relaxing 8.2%
- #53 Dying Sun
67% matchVery Positive82% of 90 reviews2025
Dev: Scorching SandsPub: IIM Digital School
Windows
Dying Sun is a cozy surfing game in which you play as Hurabi, a young nomad on a solar-powered sailboard, searching for the mysterious causes of the extinction of an ancient, highly advanced civilisation. On her journey, she travels through grandiose landscapes where nature and technology meet.
Why similar: Wholesome 42%, 3D Platformer 15.2%, Stylized 8.3%, Atmospheric 7.7%, Relaxing 6.3%
- #54 Retro Machina
69% matchVery Positive86% of 256 reviews2021
Dev: Orbit StudioPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Retro Machina is a single-player action and exploration game set in a retro-futuristic universe. Experience the journey of a little robot as it solves intricate puzzles and begins unraveling the mysteries of a world long forgotten.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.6%, Platformer 15%, Colorful 12%, Exploration 10.3%, Puzzle 9.9%
- #55 Beasts of Maravilla Island
68% matchVery Positive87% of 516 reviews2021
Dev: Banana Bird Studios, LLCPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 8.5 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: Third Person 15.8%, Exploration 13.1%, Relaxing 12.9%, Puzzle 11.7%, Cute 11.6%
- #56 ABZU
68% matchVery Positive93% of 27,612 reviews2016
Dev: Giant SquidPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
From the art director of Journey®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths.
Why similar: Relaxing 31%, Atmospheric 18.6%, Exploration 17.8%, Colorful 8.5%, Adventure 7.4%
- #57 A Juggler's Tale
67% matchVery Positive92% of 2,277 reviews2021
Dev: kaleidoscubePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.4 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: Wholesome 30.7%, Puzzle Platformer 21%, Platformer 13.3%, Story Rich 8.3%, Atmospheric 8.2%
- #58 Manifold Garden
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,512 reviews2020
Dev: William Chyr Studio
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.1%, Minimalist 14.7%, Puzzle 13.6%, Relaxing 12%, Exploration 11.2%
- #59 Hue
66% matchVery Positive93% of 11,340 reviews2016
Dev: Fiddlesticks GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Hue is a vibrant, award-winning puzzle-adventure, where you alter the world by changing its background colour.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 32.3%, Platformer 20.6%, Puzzle 17.5%, Colorful 9.2%, Adventure 9.1%