Games Like Pilo and the Holobook

A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!

Why similar: Wholesome 32.7%, Cozy 30.8%, Relaxing 9.6%, Exploration 8.7%, Adventure 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the core mechanic of collecting items and turning them into stickers to manipulate the world around you.

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 32.4%, Cozy 25.6%, Relaxing 8.6%, Cartoon 8.2%, Exploration 8%

Why You'll Like It: The focus on documenting your journey through photography and helping quirky characters aligns perfectly with the Holobook's discovery theme.

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: Relaxing 16%, Hand-drawn 15%, Exploration 14.8%, Cartoon 14%, Cute 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a unique map-manipulation mechanic that mirrors the tactile, puzzle-based exploration found in Pilo.

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 39%, Cozy 31%, Relaxing 11.6%, Colorful 6.4%, Cute 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the same wholesome, low-stakes sense of adventure and joy in exploring a colorful, friendly world.

A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.

Why similar: Wholesome 48.5%, Relaxing 13.3%, Exploration 12.2%, Colorful 7.8%, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: The blend of platforming, puzzle-solving, and discovery in a beautiful, atmospheric world makes it a strong thematic match.

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: Adventure 29.9%, Indie 17.8%, Colorful 17.3%, Relaxing 15.3%, Cute 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its hand-drawn aesthetic and emphasis on restoring color to a world resonate with the vibrant, artistic style of Pilo.

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 24.5%, Exploration 23.8%, Cozy 20.6%, Adventure 11.8%, Cute 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a quintessential cozy exploration experience where the journey and small discoveries are more important than the destination.

Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!

Why similar: Cozy 40.9%, Exploration 13.6%, Relaxing 10.7%, Colorful 10.3%, Hand-drawn 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: The story-rich, cozy atmosphere and focus on uncovering mysteries through interaction make it a great narrative companion.

Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure about leaving home, set in a foldable, paper world.

Why similar: Wholesome 30.6%, Cozy 23.3%, Relaxing 8.1%, Linear 7.8%, Hand-drawn 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its paper-folding puzzle mechanics provide a clever, tactile way to explore the world that feels consistent with the Holobook's charm.

It's Mail Time! As a newly trained Mail Scout, put on your pack, grab those letters, and deliver them across Grumblewood Grove! The forest animals eagerly await the sight of your mushroom hat in this cozy, cottagecore light-platformer adventure!

Why similar: Relaxing 22.2%, Exploration 21.8%, Cartoony 19.4%, Colorful 13.1%, Cute 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the relaxing, exploration-heavy gameplay of a small character navigating a large, charming environment.

Let your empathy guide you as you play an exciting action-adventure, creature-saver game. Understand and tame the creatures of Ava and let them lead you through a variety of ecosystems – all in the hopes of saving the planet from a life-consuming infection.

Why similar: Wholesome 31.7%, Cozy 21.5%, Space 12.8%, Exploration 8.5%, Cartoony 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It combines creature collection with exploration in a way that feels like a natural extension of Pilo's discovery-based gameplay.

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 39.6%, Cozy 28.8%, Exploration 8.4%, Cartoony 7.3%, Adventure 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: The game centers on a wholesome mission to document nature and help the environment, echoing the positive themes of Pilo.

Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!

Why similar: Cartoony 36%, Exploration 24.9%, Cute 19.7%, Adventure 15.9%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: The perspective of a small character exploring a large world filled with hidden secrets and puzzles feels very similar to Pilo's journey.

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: Exploration 25.3%, Relaxing 23.8%, Hand-drawn 19.5%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Adventure 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its distinct art style and focus on non-violent, meditative exploration across vast landscapes mirror the wonder of Pilo's planets.

Join Space Alliance as a new captain-in-training and work with your crew to solve the mysteries of an ancient relic found on the Grey Planet. Little-Known Galaxy is a cozy single-player RPG space adventure full of friendly characters, exploration, crafting, and farming.

Why similar: Cozy 36.8%, Space 15.9%, Exploration 11.7%, Relaxing 9.5%, Sci-fi 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a cozy, space-faring adventure that captures the sci-fi exploration elements found in Pilo.

A lost soul and his dog set out on an otherworldly trek through the afterlife in this wholesome, non-linear adventure game. Pass into the world beyond, perform acts of kindness for other souls, and mend mistakes from a forgotten past life - all with a very good boy by your side!

Why similar: Wholesome 32.5%, Cozy 25.3%, Relaxing 8.6%, Exploration 8.5%, Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: The emotional, story-driven journey through a whimsical world provides a similar sense of comfort and narrative depth.

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: Exploration 25.9%, Hand-drawn 15.7%, Adventure 15%, Colorful 13.8%, Cute 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: This non-violent metroidvania focuses on exploration and creature interaction, fitting the peaceful adventure vibe of Pilo.

Take on the role of a curious flying kite-like being and travel to colorful, curious worlds waiting to be discovered.

Why similar: Exploration 24.9%, Adventure 21.1%, Relaxing 16.2%, Colorful 14.2%, Cute 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: The abstract, exploration-focused gameplay and vibrant visual style offer a similar sense of wonder and relaxation.

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: Relaxing 26.9%, Adventure 16.7%, Cartoon 15.5%, Cute 15.1%, Fantasy 14.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its gentle puzzles and focus on helping others in a beautiful, melancholic world align with the wholesome nature of Pilo.

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: Wholesome 33.1%, Cozy 26.7%, Relaxing 13.4%, Exploration 12.2%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes relaxing exploration and puzzle-solving in a beautiful, nature-filled environment.

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: Wholesome 34%, Cozy 26%, Exploration 11.4%, Relaxing 8.5%, Cute 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: The combination of 2D platforming and puzzle-solving in a cute, exploration-heavy setting is a direct parallel.

Relaxing puzzle-solving and life-sim meet in a cozy, no-combat, coyote adventure. Uncover the mysterious, magical past of Lonesome Village and save this town from the hands of evil.

Why similar: Wholesome 32.9%, Cozy 32.1%, Exploration 9.2%, Relaxing 8.9%, Adventure 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends life-sim elements with puzzle-solving and exploration in a charming, cozy setting.

From a world in ruins to a world in bloom. This serene management game lets you explore an alien planet where things have gone amiss. Harness the power of plants to restore the environment and build a flourishing community with your crewmates.

Why similar: Cozy 41.1%, Relaxing 15.4%, Exploration 13.8%, Adventure 7.8%, Colorful 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: The focus on restoring a world and interacting with its ecosystem provides a similar satisfying loop to Pilo's gameplay.

Neko Odyssey: A Game for Cat Lovers You Can't Miss! Here’s a slightly unusual Casual Adventure game where the main gameplay centers around taking pictures of cats. The pixel art graphics in a 3D setting create a charming atmosphere reminiscent of Japanese animation.

Why similar: Wholesome 34.2%, Cozy 24.7%, Relaxing 8.8%, Exploration 8.6%, Cartoony 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its focus on photography and exploring a cute, stylized world is a perfect match for the exploration mechanics in Pilo.

An adventure about a robot saving her home from a dark crystalline force. Set upon a biopunk space station bursting with fantastic plants and aliens.

Why similar: Adventure 31.3%, Indie 15.9%, Cute 13.2%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Exploration 10%

Why You'll Like It: The point-and-click puzzle mechanics and cute, space-themed aesthetic feel very much at home with Pilo's design.

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: Wholesome 35.1%, Cozy 23.8%, Hand-drawn 8.5%, Colorful 6.4%, Relaxing 6.1%

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: Wholesome 36.5%, Cozy 27.1%, Relaxing 8.9%, Exploration 8.2%, Sci-fi 6.2%

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: Cozy 39.8%, Exploration 14.1%, Fantasy 11%, Colorful 9.9%, Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: The blend of action, exploration, and community-building in a cute, nature-themed world aligns with the cozy adventure genre.

Fireside is an uplifting narrative experience about a journey, and the breaks that follow it. Make friends, trade and chat at the campfire, weave connections, and explore a serene magic-filled world.

Why similar: Relaxing 20%, Hand-drawn 18.4%, Exploration 16.7%, Colorful 13%, Adventure 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: The focus on storytelling and cozy interactions while traveling makes it a great match for those who enjoy Pilo's narrative.

A 90-s inspired lo-fi adventure puzzle platformer about a piglet astronaut and his intelligent ship.

Why similar: Space 26.3%, Exploration 16.4%, Colorful 11.3%, Adventure 9.9%, Cute 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: The space-themed exploration and puzzle-platforming elements provide a similar gameplay experience.

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 31.3%, Cozy 25.8%, Exploration 10.4%, Relaxing 10.3%, Colorful 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a relaxing, exploration-based experience where you help improve a park, mirroring the helpful nature of Pilo.

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 34.6%, Cozy 28.4%, Relaxing 11.2%, Exploration 10.1%, Cute 7.1%

Venture out into the Emberlands and uncover an ever-changing world filled with surprising encounters and mystical creatures! Save villagers who got lost in the Miasma, collect resources and rebuild your village to create a safe haven for your people.

Why similar: Wholesome 33.4%, Cozy 26.1%, Exploration 8.5%, Relaxing 7.8%, Cartoony 7%

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: Wholesome 25.7%, Cozy 25%, Cartoon 8.2%, Exploration 8.1%, Relaxing 7.2%

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 33.1%, Cozy 26.1%, Relaxing 9.1%, Exploration 9%, Colorful 5.9%

Embark on a journey across vast landscapes in Caravan SandWitch, a captivating narrative-driven exploration adventure.

Why similar: Exploration 35.6%, Colorful 23.4%, Adventure 19.2%, Cute 17.1%, Singleplayer 4.8%

Grab your backpack and climb on in, it’s time to hit the road! Head out on a gentle journey in your reliable old caravan, crafting hearty meals, running market stalls and sharing goodies with local townsfolk. Spread kindness, share, and help prepare for the annual Whizz Bang Fair!

Why similar: Cozy 50.8%, Exploration 15.9%, Cartoony 10.9%, Colorful 9.2%, Cute 9%

Set off on a playful search to track down the wandering pup Polka in this game of exploration and serendipity. Meet charming characters, lend them a hand to make new friends, and explore a cozy world sketched in ballpoint pen. You don't need words on this adventure, just smiles and high-fives!

Why similar: Wholesome 34.2%, Cozy 24.5%, Relaxing 9.2%, Exploration 7.9%, Hand-drawn 7%

A throw-back, retro-inspired, point and click adventure with chunky and beautiful pixel art

Why similar: Space 25.8%, Exploration 25%, Linear 14.1%, Sci-fi 12.1%, 2D 8.8%

Embark on a heartwarming journey with your little light friend to solve puzzles and bring light to the mystical realm of Illum.

Why similar: Exploration 31.3%, Relaxing 29.3%, Cute 16.1%, Fantasy 13%, Adventure 7.1%

Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures!

Why similar: Cozy 37.6%, Relaxing 15.8%, Exploration 11.9%, Colorful 10.1%, Sci-fi 8.1%

Embark on a leisurely journey through a kitten's eyes, where the world blossoms into a realm of magical whimsy. Whisker Wanderlust is here! Help the mischievous kitten (who just shredded their human's 376th yarn ball) collect treasures from distant lands♥

Why similar: Wholesome 39.6%, Cozy 28.7%, Relaxing 12.6%, Hand-drawn 4.9%, Colorful 4.2%

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: Exploration 23%, Fantasy 17.6%, Adventure 17.2%, Cute 14.5%, Colorful 14.2%

«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: Wholesome 20.9%, Cozy 19.6%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Linear 9.6%, Colorful 8.2%

Arriving on a curious planet, Vix and her toolbox Tin explore space, fixing machines with unconventional tools and eating cozy meals with kind robot locals. On an epic adventure, the duo repairs an interstellar beacon, constructs giant mechs, and unravels a cosmic mystery that transcends existence.

Why similar: Space 26.4%, Relaxing 19.6%, Exploration 19.4%, Colorful 12.4%, Sci-fi 11.6%

A hand-drawn adventure blending visual novel storytelling with point-and-click puzzles. Explore a vibrant yet dangerous oasis city where humans and animals live side by side. Meet unforgettable characters, trade and combine quirky items, and solve challenging puzzle-dungeons filled with mystery.

Why similar: Wholesome 22.3%, Cozy 19%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Linear 11.3%, Exploration 10.5%

Pieced Together is a cozy scrapbooking game that takes you on a heartfelt journey about friendship and getting older. Sort items, solve gentle puzzles, and decorate the scrapbook as you uncover the story piece by piece.

Why similar: Cozy 40.1%, Wholesome 14.6%, Relaxing 13.9%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Colorful 7.1%

Broken Lens is a cozy game where you will discover the story of a little robot with a sight problem. Explore manifold cute environments at your own pace and investigate to understand what happened to them.Will you be able to uncover all the secrets? 🔍

Why similar: Exploration 15.9%, Relaxing 13.3%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Linear 11.2%, Colorful 9.7%

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: Cozy 26.5%, Wholesome 21.2%, Exploration 8.9%, Relaxing 8.5%, Hand-drawn 8.2%

Solve puzzles and hunt for hearts in an interactive picture book universe! Take a load off, with hand-drawn illustrations, adorable animations and gentle live-recorded piano music.

Why similar: Space 23.8%, Hand-drawn 19.6%, Relaxing 16.5%, Cute 12.6%, Fantasy 10.9%

Waddle and fly as a duck in space! Explore every corner of the galaxy and find curious creatures and materials along the way. Craft gadgets, upgrade your spaceship, and get cozy in this relaxing adventure.

Why similar: Wholesome 28.9%, Cozy 19.5%, Space 12.4%, Relaxing 8.4%, Exploration 8.1%

Poi is a 3D platformer featuring two kids on a grand adventure to unravel the mysteries of the Milky Way Globe. Explore uncharted lands, compete in challenge levels, meet quirky characters and defeat comical creatures on a journey to become a Master Explorer.

Why similar: Exploration 24.7%, Cartoony 23.7%, Colorful 17.8%, Adventure 12.6%, Cute 11%

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: Wholesome 39.1%, Cozy 28.8%, Exploration 11.4%, Cute 6.1%, Adventure 5.8%

👨‍🚀🌌Join the cutest space adventure with Cats in Space! 🪐🚀 Explore charming hand-drawn space locations and adorable cosmo-cats on a quest to find 100 hidden kitties. 🕵️‍♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️‍♂️🐈✅

Why similar: Wholesome 31.4%, Cozy 24.6%, Space 16.3%, Relaxing 8.6%, Hand-drawn 6.3%

Restore your town as you run, jump and dash through cozy locales while helping lovable townsfolk! Become immersed in a tight-knit community of animals and robots while becoming the town hero in this heart-warming solarpunk adventure.

Why similar: Wholesome 34.6%, Cozy 22.2%, Exploration 9.3%, Relaxing 8.5%, Linear 7.9%

Mika and the Witch’s Mountain is a fantasy adventure about an aspiring witch who delivers packages to the townspeople of a small island. Explore every cranny and soar through the sky with your magic broom.

Why similar: Wholesome 33.7%, Cozy 27.9%, Relaxing 10.1%, Exploration 9.1%, Colorful 6.2%

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: Relaxing 25.2%, Cartoony 20.2%, Colorful 13.9%, Cute 13.1%, Adventure 13%

100 Fantasy Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Fantasy themed locations full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of Fantasy places and Cats as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. Can you find them all?

Why similar: Wholesome 35.5%, Cozy 31.7%, Relaxing 9.7%, Hand-drawn 7.1%, Cartoony 6.6%

Your spaceship crashed on an alien planet. Explore, salvage, craft, trade, manage and upgrade your way back home!

Why similar: Space 18.2%, Relaxing 15.7%, Exploration 14.4%, Colorful 9.9%, Sci-fi 8.5%

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 41.3%, Cozy 27.2%, Exploration 10.3%, Relaxing 9.8%, Colorful 5.9%