- #1 Carto
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,406 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 15.1%, Nature 12%, Puzzle 10.6%, Cute 10.5%, Family Friendly 9.5%
- #2 Potata: fairy flower
96% matchVery Positive82% of 92 reviews2019
Dev: Potata Company
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Adventure platformer about Potata's travel in fairy forest. Reveal all secrets and hidden treasures and don't forget to save the world.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 18.3%, Platformer 15.4%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Puzzle 8.5%, Cute 7.6%
- #3 Aspire: Ina's Tale
96% matchVery Positive83% of 470 reviews2021
Dev: Wondernaut StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 27.5%, Platformer 17.8%, Puzzle 9.4%, Atmospheric 8.2%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
- #4 Puzzles For Clef
95% matchVery Positive81% of 147 reviews2024
Dev: Weasel TokenPub: indie.io
Windows
Join Clef on an adventure set on a magical sky island where her family once lived. Solve puzzles, discover secrets, and experience a story of sisterly love – and something more, if you are willing to dig deeper…
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.3%, Platformer 18%, Puzzle 11.5%, Family Friendly 8%, Cute 8%
- #5 Glowkeeper
94% matchVery Positive98% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: oolimry
Windows · Mac · Linux
A luminescent puzzle game about manipulating elements. By the light of fireflies, link and dissolve elemental forces to construct bridges, break through obstacles, and traverse a glowing, interconnected world.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 38.1%, Puzzle 15.1%, Cute 9.8%, Colorful 9.5%, Relaxing 8.6%
- #6 In My Shadow
94% matchVery Positive81% of 70 reviews2021
Dev: PlaybaePub: Alcon Interactive Group
Windows
Play with shadows using your imagination to solve brain twisting platforming puzzles as you unfold a journey of loss, nostalgia and acceptance.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.5%, Platformer 15%, Puzzle 11.5%, Family Friendly 8.2%, Relaxing 7.9%
- #7 Princess of the Water Lilies
93% matchVery Positive100% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Why Knot StudioPub: Red Dunes Games
Windows
Princess of the Water Lilies is a hand-crafted 2D platformer blending gentle puzzles with heartfelt boss encounters. Play as Princess, a flat-faced cat raised by frogs. Your purr holds the power to heal a world caught between nature and machine. Grab your copy today and dive into this magical world!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 15.9%, Hand-drawn 15.3%, Platformer 13.3%, Puzzle 8.6%, Cute 8.4%
- #8 Harmony's Odyssey
91% matchVery Positive93% of 618 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 24.8%, Family Friendly 13%, Puzzle 12.7%, Cute 10.6%, Relaxing 9.7%
- #9 Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles
92% 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 24%, Platformer 15.8%, Puzzle 9.1%, Family Friendly 8.5%, Cute 8.2%
- #10 Chicken Journey
91% matchVery Positive96% of 482 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: Platformer 16.9%, Puzzle Platformer 11.9%, Cute 9.6%, Nature 9.2%, Family Friendly 7.9%
- #11 illum
90% matchVery Positive92% of 114 reviews2023
Dev: Elsa LiuPub: USC Games
Windows · Mac
Embark on a heartwarming journey with your little light friend to solve puzzles and bring light to the mystical realm of Illum.
Why similar: Puzzle 19.6%, Cute 15.8%, Family Friendly 15.1%, Relaxing 13.8%, Mystery 9.6%
- #12 Neva
88% matchVery Positive94% of 10,720 reviews2024
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.
Why similar: Platformer 20.7%, Puzzle Platformer 13.9%, Nature 10.3%, Adventure 9.4%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #13 Seedlings
89% matchVery Positive98% of 96 reviews2023
Dev: Bardsley Creative
Windows · Mac · Linux
An atmospheric 2D puzzle platformer made using real photos and videos from New Zealand's native forest. Become a seed that can possess different plant creatures with unique abilities. Solve the obstacles in your way to discover the secrets of the Seedlings.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.2%, Nature 17.9%, Platformer 12.2%, Relaxing 9.7%, Atmospheric 8.8%
- #14 Minute of Islands
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,012 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 21.8%, Hand-drawn 15%, Platformer 13.5%, Mystery 10.6%, Puzzle 7.5%
- #15 Gloomy Eyes
87% matchVery Positive95% of 280 reviews2025
Dev: Atlas VPub: ARTE France
Windows
A cozy horror, “self-coop”, adventure about two unlikely souls who forge a forbidden bond and journey together to find the sun. Explore eerie yet charming Tim Burton-esque levels, switch between two unique characters, and solve brain-teasing puzzles.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 31.5%, Mystery 18%, Puzzle 14.8%, Colorful 11.4%, Atmospheric 9.4%
- #16 Dordogne
86% matchVery Positive92% of 1,628 reviews2023
Dev: UN JE NE SAIS QUOIPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Immerse yourself in a unique narrative experience and explore the thousand summer colors of Dordogne as you revisit your childhood to uncover lost family secrets in this touching formative journey.
Why similar: Nature 14.9%, Hand-drawn 14.3%, Family Friendly 12.1%, Cute 10.5%, Relaxing 8.9%
- #17 Planet of Lana
86% matchVery Positive93% of 10,729 reviews2023
Dev: WishfullyPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 23.5%, Platformer 16.2%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Puzzle 10.2%, Cute 7.2%
- #18 Garden Trills
84% matchVery Positive97% of 113 reviews2024
Dev: Yukim
Windows
Garden Trills is a cozy puzzle-platformer where you fly as an adorable sparrow through enchanting Mediterranean gardens. Help your neighbors, grow vibrant flowers, and harness their powers to reach new destinations as you flutter into the heart of Vernubiel’s gardens.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.4%, Nature 19.3%, Cute 12.4%, Relaxing 11.3%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #19 Rising Dusk
85% matchVery Positive81% of 89 reviews2018
Dev: Studio Stobie
Windows · Mac
An Anti-Coin Collection Platformer inspired by Japanese folktales. Befriend an assortment of ghosts and ghouls as you explore the world hidden in the dusk.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 41.6%, Platformer 41%, Indie 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
- #20 Semblance
84% matchVery Positive85% of 404 reviews2018
Dev: NyamakopPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Semblance is an innovative platformer with deformable terrain, set in a beautiful minimalist world. It’s a game that asks, what if you could deform and reshape the world itself? Semblance takes the idea of a ‘platform’ in a platformer and turns it on its head.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.9%, Platformer 14.4%, Family Friendly 8.9%, Puzzle 8.9%, Cute 7%
- #21 LUNA The Shadow Dust
83% matchVery Positive90% of 1,677 reviews2020
Dev: Lantern StudioPub: Coconut Island Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
LUNA The Shadow Dust is a fully hand-animated Point&Click puzzle adventure, brought to life through wordless storytelling, beautiful cinematics and a breathtaking original soundtrack.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 26.5%, Adventure 18.5%, Puzzle 15.7%, Casual 13.7%, Atmospheric 8.9%
- #22 Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure
81% matchVery Positive91% of 417 reviews2024
Dev: Furniture & Mattress LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Find your way in a world of breezy, thoughtful puzzles, along a charming journey of self-discovery.
Why similar: Nature 18.3%, Puzzle 17.3%, Colorful 11.7%, Adventure 10.3%, Relaxing 9%
- #23 Lost Words: Beyond the Page
81% matchVery Positive95% of 838 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 25.1%, Platformer 17.7%, Puzzle 11.1%, Relaxing 7.1%, Colorful 6.9%
- #24 Macrotis: A Mother's Journey
82% matchVery Positive92% of 181 reviews2019
Dev: Proud DinosaursPub: Orsam Information Technologies
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Help Mother Bilby, as she struggles underground to find her children, in this magical indie, 2.5D puzzle-platformer game. Macrotis: A Mother’s Journey is an unforgettable adventure for those who love being challenged.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.9%, Platformer 18.6%, Adventure 13.3%, Puzzle 11.8%, Cute 11.5%
- #25 Blink
82% matchVery Positive92% of 79 reviews2017
Dev: nextReality Games
Windows
Blink into a world of after-images, where you can walk on light. Solve puzzles by manipulating lights and blinking between worlds. Explore hand drawn landscapes while uncovering the secrets behind this strange power.
Why similar: Adventure 72.5%, Indie 27.5%
- #26 NAIAD
78% matchVery Positive94% of 743 reviews2024
Dev: HiWarp
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Immerse yourself in a relaxing, minimalist and colorful adventure. Flow with Naiad across a mysterious river and interact with its fauna and flora to discover little secrets. Enjoy a wholesome experience with an original and dreamy visual style.
Why similar: Nature 15.7%, Puzzle 14.5%, Cute 12.2%, Family Friendly 10.4%, Colorful 9.7%
- #27 Evergate
80% matchVery Positive94% of 203 reviews2020
Dev: Stone Lantern GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Evergate is a haunting 2D puzzle-platformer set in a stunning hand-drawn vision of the Afterlife with an original score recorded by a live orchestra. Navigate 85 challenging stages and unleash the extraordinary powers of the genre-defining 'Soulflame' to help a lost soul reincarnate on earth!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.7%, Platformer 16.7%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, Puzzle 9.7%, Cute 7.2%
- #28 In His Time
79% matchVery Positive87% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: TearyHand StudioPub: Kodansha
Windows · Mac
Enter the hauntingly beautiful shadow world of In His Time, a 2D puzzle-solving adventure game. There you will meet Olly and join him to solve puzzles throughout each step of his emotional journey of growth and self-discovery.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 31.8%, Platformer 18.6%, Puzzle 8.8%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Adventure 7%
- #29 The Guardian of Nature
76% matchVery Positive95% of 112 reviews2026
Dev: Inlusio Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
«The Guardian of Nature» is a hand-drawn, size-changing adventure. Embark on a magical journey with botanist Henry, use your size-changing ability to explore nature in big and small and solve solarpunk puzzles to put nature back in order.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 16.7%, Puzzle 15.2%, Family Friendly 9.4%, Colorful 9.4%, Adventure 7.7%
- #30 Monument Valley 3
75% matchVery Positive93% of 2,349 reviews2025
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 32.4 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 28.8%, Puzzle 15.5%, Relaxing 13%, Colorful 12.7%, Atmospheric 10.6%
- #31 Dream Bright
78% matchVery Positive89% of 62 reviews2023
Dev: Sasha VigneronPub: Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen
Windows
Dream Bright is an unique story-driven game that blends exploration, platforming and stealth into a short journey. Dive into the imagination of Lucy while she creates her own adventure.
Why similar: Family Friendly 23.1%, Cute 18.5%, Atmospheric 18%, Adventure 16.1%, Casual 10.2%
- #32 Hiiro
79% matchVery Positive86% of 311 reviews2016
Dev: Jon TiburziPub: Sometimes You
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Hiiro is a 2D platform game focused on ambient exploration and puzzle solving. Discover a grand world filled with mysterious artifacts and forgotten ruins. Become immersed in relaxing gameplay and meditative music. Remain observant as you unravel an explanation for your solitude.
Why similar: Adventure 31%, Platformer 18%, Puzzle Platformer 17%, Puzzle 9%, Casual 6%
- #33 Tandem: A Tale of Shadows
76% matchVery Positive92% of 229 reviews2021
Dev: Monochrome ParisPub: Hatinh Interactive
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Tandem : A Tale of Shadows redefines the puzzle platformer genre with a unique gameplay and exceptional aesthetics. Help Emma and the teddy bear Fenton solve the mystery of the disappearance of the famous magician Thomas Kane.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.7%, Platformer 18.2%, Mystery 12.5%, Puzzle 11.1%, Colorful 8.3%
- #34 A Juggler's Tale
74% matchVery Positive92% of 2,340 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: Puzzle Platformer 35.6%, Platformer 25.6%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Female Protagonist 9%, Adventure 7.8%
- #35 Smushi Come Home
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,806 reviews2023
Dev: SomeHumbleOnionPub: Mooneye Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 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: Nature 21.7%, Cute 15.4%, Platformer 14.2%, Relaxing 11.7%, Family Friendly 11.7%
- #36 YesterMorrow
77% matchMixed67% of 66 reviews2020
Dev: Bitmap GalaxyPub: Blowfish Studios
Windows
YesterMorrow is a single-player time travelling 2D platformer, mixing action sequences with puzzle elements. Follow the engaging story of Yui, who travels back into the past to save her family and the remnants of a world now trapped in Never-ending Night.
Why similar: Platformer 27.4%, Adventure 20.4%, Puzzle Platformer 14.3%, Cute 12.7%, Indie 7.8%
- #37 She and the Light Bearer
75% matchVery Positive85% of 397 reviews2019
Dev: MojikenPub: Toge Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
She and the Light Bearer is a point and click adventure game, a poem, a fairy tale. Take a journey inside a vibrantly colored forest, meet silly creatures, listen to serene folk music, and discover somber secrets.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.4%, Adventure 15.8%, Casual 11.8%, Cute 10%, Relaxing 9%
- #38 Ruby and The Lost Crystals
71% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Ruby's TeamPub: SAE-Institute Geneva
Windows
Ruby and the Lost Crystals is a calm third-person puzzle adventure where you swap between two characters to solve puzzles. Use physical interactions, magical projectiles, and object-swapping to unlock paths, reflect lasers, activate platforms, break obstacles, and explore ancient ruins.
Why similar: Platformer 27.3%, Puzzle 16.9%, Adventure 10.7%, Colorful 9.9%, Cute 9.8%
- #39 MONOWAVE
70% matchVery Positive94% of 72 reviews2026
Dev: Studio BBB Inc.
Windows · Mac
MONOWAVE is a puzzle adventure through colorful worlds powered by four emotions. Alone or with a friend, express your feelings through song, empathize with your spirit friends, and solve puzzles to find your way forward.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.1%, Platformer 15%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Puzzle 9%, Cute 8.6%
- #40 Wind Peaks
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 357 reviews2020
Dev: Actoon Studio
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
In a place called Wind Peaks, mysteries happen, help the scouts find all the missing objects in this fun and relaxing adventure of treasure hunt
Why similar: Hand-drawn 17.7%, Nature 13.2%, Puzzle 13%, Cute 10.5%, Relaxing 9.7%
- #41 Nomori
69% matchVery Positive98% of 56 reviews2026
Dev: Enchanted Works
Windows
In the spirit world of Nomori, up and down start to lose all meaning. Open portals, rotate your perspective and use your wits to solve mind-bending puzzles. Journey across a whimsical world and reunite the spirits to find your way back home.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.2%, Platformer 19.6%, Puzzle 12.2%, Family Friendly 11.2%, Cute 9.9%
- #42 Ever Forward
73% matchVery Positive82% of 289 reviews2020
Dev: Pathea Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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 24.9%, Puzzle 16.5%, Casual 14.9%, Indie 9.4%, Platformer 7.8%
- #43 ROTA: Bend Gravity
72% matchVery Positive89% of 97 reviews2022
Dev: Harmony Monroe
Windows · Linux
In ROTA gravity bends beneath your feet! Move blocks and twist gravity to solve puzzles. Collect all 50 gems and explore 8 vibrant worlds!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.6%, Platformer 11.4%, Puzzle 10.9%, Cute 8.2%, Nature 7.7%
- #44 Ynglet
70% matchVery Positive97% of 384 reviews2021
Dev: NifflasPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%
In Ynglet, you jump, dash, slide, bounce and float your way through an abstract, effervescent sky. Melt into the reactive, dynamic soundtrack, while beautiful colors make every moment a visual treat.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.1%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Platformer 12.4%, Puzzle 7.7%, Family Friendly 7.5%
- #45 Beyond the Wall
71% matchVery Positive91% of 117 reviews2023
Dev: Rocking Toy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Classic point-and-click adventure with a magical atmosphere. Discover what happens one night Beyond the Wall of the garden. Immerse yourself into a mysterious world where fantasy meets reality with a pinch of humor. Solve puzzles, collect items, and overcome obstacles that await you on your journey.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 21.1%, Cute 12.5%, Family Friendly 12%, Adventure 10.3%, Relaxing 9.5%
- #46 Veneficium: A witch's tale
73% matchMixed63% of 73 reviews2021
Dev: Frostpetal Studio
Windows
Veneficium is a cute and magical 3D platformer in which you help Alice uncover the faith of her coven. Alice has to use her magic to interact with different objects within a vast and magical world to overcome puzzles and obstacles.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.6%, Platformer 21.7%, Puzzle 12.8%, Adventure 8.2%, Family Friendly 7.6%
- #47 Ogu and the Secret Forest
67% matchVery Positive94% of 2,088 reviews2024
Dev: Moonlab StudioPub: Sinkhole Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Explore the wonderful world with baby Ogu! 'Ogu and the Secret Forest' is a 2D adventure game with hand-drawn characters and various types of puzzles. Befriend bouncy characters and defeat strange creatures to unravel the mystery of the charming world.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 24.4%, Puzzle 16.8%, Cute 14.1%, Relaxing 12.1%, Nature 11.2%
- #48 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,396 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: Nature 25.3%, Family Friendly 19.7%, Cute 10.9%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Adventure 8.7%
- #49 Ary and the Secret of Seasons
73% matchMixed64% of 222 reviews2020
Dev: eXiinPub: Fishing Cactus
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Take control of the seasons and use them to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and discover the beautiful world of Valdi in this award-winning indie adventure.
Why similar: Platformer 25.5%, Puzzle Platformer 23.6%, Puzzle 11.1%, Cute 9.2%, Colorful 8.7%
- #50 Teacup
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,202 reviews2021
Dev: Smarto ClubPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Teacup is a short and wholesome narrative adventure game with a focus on exploration and non-linear progression. Help a small and shy frog on her journey to find the ingredients she needs for her tea party!
Why similar: Cute 18.2%, Family Friendly 13.8%, Colorful 12.1%, Relaxing 11.3%, Female Protagonist 11.1%
- #51 Sophie: Starlight Whispers
67% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: Youth Gaming
Windows
Join Sophie on this adventure with deep storytelling and immersive graphics. Battle against monsters, explore the universe, unlock new spells, and discover why being different can be a superpower.
Why similar: Family Friendly 22.1%, Cute 18%, Colorful 14.1%, Adventure 13.5%, Female Protagonist 13.4%
- #52 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
69% matchVery Positive87% of 1,390 reviews2019
Dev: Mografi
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.
Why similar: Mystery 20%, Puzzle 15.6%, Colorful 12.5%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Female Protagonist 9.6%
- #53 Hoa
68% matchVery Positive89% of 3,168 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: Hand-drawn 19.6%, Platformer 14.8%, Relaxing 11.7%, Cute 10.4%, Atmospheric 9.5%
- #54 Rita
65% matchVery Positive99% of 170 reviews2026
Dev: SporkTank
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rita is a cozy adventure where a little chicklet solves word-based puzzles to transform the world around her. Follow her story across generations, meet her grandchicklet, and be a part of her legacy.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.6%, Puzzle 13.2%, Family Friendly 11.4%, Cute 9.8%, Colorful 8.2%
- #55 Tukoni: Forest Keepers
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 845 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 15.8%, Puzzle 12.7%, Cute 10.5%, Nature 9.6%, Family Friendly 9%
- #56 Kitty Kitty Boing Boing: the Happy Adventure in Puzzle Garden!
71% matchVery Positive82% of 50 reviews2016
Dev: Alex Hanson-White
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
A happy kitty cat blob goes on a relaxing adventure through puzzle garden. Solve puzzles on your journey through the garden by moving blocks and other objects. Encounter fun jelly creatures and worms that inhabit the garden.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 33%, Puzzle 14.7%, Family Friendly 14%, Adventure 12.5%, Casual 10.4%
- #57 The Lightbringer
70% matchMixed70% of 73 reviews2021
Dev: Rock Square ThunderPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Linux
The Lightbringer is a poetic adventure/puzzle platformer with light combat elements, set in a beautiful world claimed by a vile corruption. Guided by your sister’s spirit, you must prevail where she could not. Cleanse the corruption, become The Lightbringer.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.8%, Platformer 20.5%, Cute 16%, Puzzle 12.3%, Atmospheric 7.7%
- #58 Pages of Time: Prologue
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,971 reviews2022
Dev: Starbeings Studio
Windows
Pages of Time: Prologue is a 2D platformer puzzle game. Play as the witch who controls the magic of time, in a beautiful and magnificent magic academy, utilize the skills of recording and rewinding time, solve all kinds of puzzles, and look forward to the adventure of the future.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 18.6%, Hand-drawn 17.2%, Platformer 14.1%, Puzzle 14%, Cute 10.7%
- #59 Letters - a written adventure
67% matchVery Positive91% of 294 reviews2022
Dev: 5am Games GmbH
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Letters is a fun word puzzle game about friendship, growing up and finding your place in life. Follow Sarah, a shy girl from Switzerland, by moving through her pen pal letters and chat messages. Use the power of words to solve riddles, interact with her friends and decide who she will grow up to be.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 17.9%, Hand-drawn 15.3%, Multiple Endings 9.3%, Family Friendly 9.3%, Cute 7.7%