- #1 Journey
97% matchVery Positive94% of 37,631 reviews2020
Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.7 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 24.7%, Atmospheric 20.8%, Exploration 19.4%, Adventure 12.1%, Stylized 8%
Why You'll Like It: Like Omno, this game focuses on a wordless, atmospheric journey through a stunning landscape with a heavy emphasis on movement and discovery.
- #2 RiME
96% matchVery Positive90% of 5,170 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: Puzzle 15.8%, Exploration 15.7%, Atmospheric 12.8%, 3D Platformer 11.1%, Adventure 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares a similar emotional weight and puzzle-platforming focus set within a beautiful, mysterious world.
- #3 Lil Gator Game
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,948 reviews2022
Dev: MegaWobblePub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.7 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 47.1% ★, Relaxing 12.8%, Cute 10.5%, 3D Platformer 10.5%, Colorful 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a wholesome, movement-focused experience that prioritizes exploration and cute interactions over combat.
- #4 Smushi Come Home
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,667 reviews2023
Dev: SomeHumbleOnionPub: Mooneye Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 31% ★, 3D Platformer 10.4%, Cute 9.5%, Relaxing 9.2%, Third Person 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the cute, nature-focused exploration and gentle platforming found in Omno.
- #5 A Short Hike
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,017 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 25.2%, Exploration 20.8%, Cute 19.2%, 3D Platformer 16.8%, Adventure 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the same sense of freedom and joy in movement while exploring a cozy, contained, and beautiful environment.
- #6 Sable
94% matchVery Positive86% of 6,278 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 16.6%, 3D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 11%, Relaxing 10.2%, Exploration 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: The focus on exploration, unique art style, and a meditative pace makes this an excellent match for fans of Omno's discovery-based gameplay.
- #7 Hoa
93% matchVery Positive89% of 3,048 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: Relaxing 20.1%, Platformer 14.3%, Cute 14.1%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Exploration 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: The hand-drawn art style and relaxing, puzzle-platforming gameplay create a very similar serene experience.
- #8 The Last Campfire
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 19,361 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 16.9%, 3D Platformer 14.6%, Relaxing 13%, Puzzle 12.8%, Cute 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-adventure game that shares the same gentle, emotional, and atmospheric storytelling style as Omno.
- #9 Sky: Children of the Light
91% matchVery Positive87% of 23,585 reviews2024
Dev: thatgamecompany
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 27.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
A breathtaking open-world adventure awaits! Explore magical realms, restore lost light, and form wordless bonds with players worldwide. Complete quests and solve puzzles in seasonal events that celebrate kindness, discovery, and heartfelt connection.
Why similar: Wholesome 39.5% ★, Puzzle Platformer 16.8%, Cute 8.7%, Exploration 8.2%, Stylized 8%
Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes social, atmospheric exploration and fluid flight mechanics that feel very similar to Omno's traversal.
- #10 Tinykin
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,149 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%, 3D Platformer 16.6%, Third Person 11.4%, Cute 9.9%, Platformer 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers delightful 3D platforming and exploration in a charming, stylized world that feels very accessible.
- #11 Dungeons of Hinterberg
89% matchVery Positive94% of 3,159 reviews2024
Dev: Microbird GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 9.5 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 26.6% ★, Puzzle Platformer 14%, Relaxing 9.1%, Platformer 8.8%, Magic 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: It blends relaxing exploration with puzzle-solving in a beautiful, stylized setting.
- #12 ABZU
90% matchVery Positive93% of 27,307 reviews2016
Dev: Giant SquidPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.3 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 31.2%, Atmospheric 18.7%, Exploration 17.8%, Colorful 8.5%, Adventure 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: While underwater, it provides the same sense of wonder, peaceful exploration, and beautiful world-building.
- #13 TOEM: A Photo Adventure
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 10,910 reviews2021
Dev: Something We Made
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.2 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 44.3% ★, Relaxing 10.7%, Cute 8.9%, Exploration 8.7%, Puzzle 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: The cozy, puzzle-focused exploration and charming art style make it a great fit for those who enjoyed Omno's pace.
- #14 GRIS
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 94,608 reviews2018
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.4 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: Atmospheric 19.6%, Platformer 15.1%, Puzzle Platformer 14.8%, Relaxing 12.5%, Story Rich 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: It is a masterclass in atmospheric platforming and emotional storytelling, much like the journey found in Omno.
- #15 Monument Valley
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,397 reviews2022
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.7 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 22.5%, Puzzle Platformer 19%, Puzzle 17.5%, Exploration 13.4%, Third Person 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: The focus on perspective-based puzzles and beautiful, minimalist aesthetics aligns well with Omno's design philosophy.
- #16 Planet of Lana
86% matchVery Positive93% of 9,699 reviews2023
Dev: WishfullyPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Puzzle Platformer 29%, Platformer 17.5%, Puzzle 11.7%, Cute 11%, Atmospheric 11%
Why You'll Like It: It features stunning visuals and puzzle-platforming mechanics that emphasize a quiet, cinematic journey.
- #17 LOST EMBER
86% matchVery Positive88% of 5,172 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 36.6% ★, Third Person 10.7%, Relaxing 10.2%, Exploration 8.3%, Stylized 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: It allows for unique exploration through the eyes of animals, capturing a similar sense of wonder and connection to nature.
- #18 FAR: Lone Sails
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 25,812 reviews2018
Dev: Okomotive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.5%, Platformer 14.2%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Exploration 12.2%, Puzzle 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: The focus on a solitary journey through a desolate but beautiful world mirrors the atmospheric tone of Omno.
- #19 Hauntii
84% matchVery Positive91% of 403 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 32.6% ★, Puzzle Platformer 15.2%, Third Person 8.6%, Cute 7.3%, Exploration 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: The hand-drawn aesthetic and focus on puzzle-platforming create a similarly atmospheric and artistic experience.
- #20 SCHiM
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 327 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 28.3% ★, Puzzle Platformer 13.7%, 3D Platformer 11.4%, Relaxing 8.2%, Exploration 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Its unique movement mechanic and wholesome, stylized world offer a refreshing take on 3D platforming.
- #21 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,995 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution.
Why similar: Wholesome 58.5% ★, Exploration 9.8%, Cute 8.7%, Story Rich 7.7%, Colorful 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the joy of discovery and interacting with nature in a peaceful, low-stress environment.
- #22 Tchia
82% matchVery Positive88% of 854 reviews2024
Dev: AwacebPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.8 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 16.1%, Puzzle Platformer 16%, Third Person 12.1%, Platformer 11.2%, Exploration 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: The open-world exploration and unique movement mechanics provide a similar sense of freedom and curiosity.
- #23 Grow: Song of the Evertree
82% matchVery Positive81% of 2,549 reviews2021
Dev: Prideful SlothPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.2 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 47.1% ★, Third Person 11.5%, Exploration 9.3%, Cute 9.3%, Colorful 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines world-building and exploration with a wholesome, relaxing atmosphere.
- #24 Carto
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,210 reviews2020
Dev: Sunhead GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 14.1%, Puzzle 11.4%, Exploration 11.3%, Story Rich 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: The unique map-manipulation puzzles and cute art style make it a perfect companion to Omno's exploration.
- #25 Spirit of the North
81% matchVery Positive84% of 6,371 reviews2020
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.3 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: Adventure 19.7%, Relaxing 19.2%, Exploration 15.7%, Puzzle 12.1%, Indie 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Playing as a fox in a beautiful, ancient landscape captures the same spirit of exploration and wonder.
- #26 Lost Words: Beyond the Page
79% matchVery Positive95% of 827 reviews2021
Dev: Sketchbook DevelopmentsPub: Sketchbook Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 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: Puzzle Platformer 27.1%, Platformer 16.6%, Relaxing 12%, Puzzle 11.1%, Story Rich 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: It uses creative platforming and a strong narrative to deliver an emotional experience similar to Omno.
- #27 Time on Frog Island
80% matchMixed69% of 361 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 19.3%, 3D Platformer 15.5%, Relaxing 11.9%, Platformer 11.7%, Cute 10%
Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving in a charming, low-pressure environment.
- #28 Hob
79% matchVery Positive88% of 5,538 reviews2017
Dev: Runic GamesPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 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%, Platformer 15.9%, 3D Platformer 14%, Puzzle 10.9%, Exploration 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a more complex, puzzle-heavy take on world exploration while maintaining a strong sense of atmosphere.
- #29 Gecko Gods
75% matchVery Positive96% of 476 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: Puzzle Platformer 22%, Platformer 14.8%, 3D Platformer 11.4%, Stylized 8.3%, Adventure 6.8%
- #30 Submerged: Hidden Depths
78% matchVery Positive90% of 834 reviews2022
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.
Why similar: Relaxing 25%, Exploration 20.9%, Atmospheric 14.4%, Colorful 13%, Puzzle Platformer 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a relaxing, combat-free experience centered on exploring a flooded, beautiful world.
- #31 Omno: Prologue
77% matchVery Positive98% of 274 reviews2020
Dev: Jonas MankePub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 15%
A standalone mini-adventure introducing you to the world of Omno, an upcoming single player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, where the power of a lost civilisation will carry you through forests, deserts and tundras - even to the clouds
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 14.5%, 3D Platformer 13.4%, Platformer 12.7%, Exploration 9.8%, Puzzle 9.4%
- #32 Jusant
75% matchVery Positive93% of 6,592 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 13.9%, Third Person 13.3%, Relaxing 12.7%, Exploration 10.3%, Cute 10.3%
- #33 Ever Forward
78% matchVery Positive82% of 284 reviews2020
Dev: Pathea Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A girl trapped in a strange world somewhere between reality and imagination. Help her find her way in this adventure puzzle game.
Why similar: Adventure 29.5%, Puzzle 19%, Indie 17.8%, Platformer 8.6%, Relaxing 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that focuses on a solitary journey through a surreal and beautiful landscape.
- #34 Onde
76% matchVery Positive91% of 324 reviews2022
Dev: LancePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.3 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 23.3% ★, Puzzle Platformer 13.5%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Platformer 10.5%, Puzzle 9.8%
- #35 Arise: A Simple Story
76% matchVery Positive92% of 3,047 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: Puzzle Platformer 16.8%, 3D Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 10.2%, Relaxing 9.7%, Cute 8.1%
- #36 A Tiny Sticker Tale
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 622 reviews2023
Dev: Ogre Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!
Why similar: Wholesome 43.5% ★, Relaxing 11.7%, Puzzle 9.3%, Exploration 9.1%, Cute 7.7%
- #37 SCARF
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 329 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 11.6%, Platformer 9.3%, Magic 8.9%, Minimalist 8.8%, Third Person 8.7%
- #38 Adapta Solva Legacy
74% matchVery Positive97% of 92 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 18.6%, 3D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 13.8%, Puzzle 9.6%, Third Person 8.8%
- #39 Origament: A Paper Adventure
70% matchVery Positive97% of 98 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 33.5% ★, 3D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 9.4%, Relaxing 8.4%, Third Person 8.3%
- #40 Minute of Islands
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 958 reviews2021
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 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%, Platformer 14.5%, Exploration 11%, Story Rich 10.3%, Puzzle 8.6%
- #41 Islets
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,293 reviews2022
Dev: Kyle ThompsonPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 22.9%, Cute 14.4%, Atmospheric 13.2%, Story Rich 13%, Exploration 12.1%
- #42 Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles
73% 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%, 3D Platformer 15.6%, Platformer 11.4%, Third Person 10.2%, Relaxing 8.9%
- #43 Old Man's Journey
73% matchVery Positive87% of 4,186 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 18.7%, Story Rich 13.4%, Stylized 12%, Puzzle 11.7%, Atmospheric 10.6%
- #44 AER Memories of Old
72% matchVery Positive86% of 7,667 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 19.3%, Exploration 18.7%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Adventure 11.6%, Third Person 11.3%
- #45 Aspire: Ina's Tale
71% matchVery Positive83% of 427 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: Puzzle Platformer 28.4%, Platformer 16%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Puzzle 9%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #46 ILA: A Frosty Glide
68% matchVery Positive99% of 135 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 32.4% ★, 3D Platformer 12%, Magic 9.5%, Platformer 8.5%, Relaxing 7.8%
- #47 Chicken Journey
69% matchVery Positive96% of 458 reviews2023
Dev: loonyware
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 35.2% ★, Platformer 11.1%, Relaxing 9.1%, Puzzle Platformer 9%, Cute 8.9%
- #48 Röki
70% matchVery Positive89% of 3,154 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 20.7%, Puzzle 15.3%, Story Rich 14.8%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Colorful 11.8%
- #49 LEGO® Builder's Journey
70% matchVery Positive83% of 4,277 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 23.8% ★, Relaxing 14.2%, Cute 11.9%, Puzzle 9.8%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #50 Shape of the World
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 412 reviews2018
Dev: Hollow Tree GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.2 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 28.6%, Atmospheric 23.5%, Exploration 22%, Adventure 10.8%, Indie 10%
- #51 Refunct
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 17,421 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 20.9%, Puzzle Platformer 18.7%, Relaxing 15.1%, Platformer 11.8%, Stylized 7.5%
- #52 Nomori: Prologue
69% 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 21.9%, Third Person 12.9%, Relaxing 11%, Exploration 9.8%, Puzzle 8.8%
- #53 Monument Valley 2
67% matchVery Positive93% of 4,011 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 27.3%, Third Person 15.3%, Puzzle 13.7%, Exploration 12.7%, Relaxing 11.3%
- #54 The Companion
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 119 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 43% ★, Relaxing 9.4%, Cute 8.5%, Exploration 8.5%, Third Person 8.4%
- #55 Unravel
68% matchVery Positive91% of 5,467 reviews2020
Dev: Coldwood InteractivePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.0 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 18.6%, Puzzle 17.3%, Platformer 16.5%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Colorful 9.9%
- #56 Monument Valley 3
65% matchVery Positive93% of 2,012 reviews2025
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 42.7 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 18.9%, 3D Platformer 15.1%, Relaxing 13.4%, Third Person 9.6%, Puzzle 9.4%
- #57 Harmony's Odyssey
67% matchVery Positive93% of 593 reviews2022
Dev: MythicOwl
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 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 26.1%, Relaxing 16.1%, Magic 14.3%, Cute 13.7%, Puzzle 12.4%
- #58 Retro Machina
68% matchVery Positive86% of 254 reviews2021
Dev: Orbit StudioPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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 23.5%, Platformer 14.9%, Colorful 12.2%, Exploration 10.4%, Puzzle 9.8%
- #59 Haven Park
66% matchVery Positive95% of 1,084 reviews2021
Dev: Bubblebird Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 36.2% ★, Relaxing 10.9%, Cute 10%, Third Person 9.9%, Exploration 9.5%
- #60 Dying Sun
66% 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 43.5% ★, 3D Platformer 14.5%, Stylized 8.3%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Relaxing 6.2%