- #1 A Short Hike
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,603 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Why similar: Relaxing 16.5%, Nature 16.1%, Exploration 13.9%, Cute 12%, Cozy 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive cozy hiking experience that perfectly matches the exploration and emotional resonance of Pine Hearts.
- #2 Smushi Come Home
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,783 reviews2023
Dev: SomeHumbleOnionPub: Mooneye Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Play as a tiny lil' mushroom who's lost in the forest and can't find its way home. Explore unique areas freely at your own pace, chat with friendly inhabitants, and take on different adventures to get back home!
Why similar: Wholesome 19.5%, Cozy 16.8%, Nature 15.9%, Relaxing 9%, Cute 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features charming, nature-based exploration with a focus on movement and discovery in a cute, wholesome world.
- #3 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
96% 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 22.9%, Cozy 17.5%, Nature 15%, Family Friendly 8.9%, Collectathon 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on nature, exploration, and community-driven goals in a beautiful, relaxing Mediterranean setting.
- #4 Lil Gator Game
95% 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 25.9%, Cozy 21.7%, Relaxing 10.9%, Family Friendly 10.5%, Cute 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the same spirit of childhood wonder and wholesome, movement-based exploration without the pressure of combat.
- #5 Haven Park
94% 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 18.5%, Cozy 16%, Nature 15.5%, Relaxing 8.6%, Family Friendly 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, nature-focused adventure where you explore and manage a park, mirroring the hiking expedition feel of the seed game.
- #6 Mail Time
94% matchVery Positive85% of 1,688 reviews2023
Dev: Kela van der DeijlPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 18.4%, Emotional 16.3%, Cute 15.8%, Exploration 15.7%, Funny 15.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a cute, relaxing, and movement-focused exploration experience in a vibrant forest setting.
- #7 Valley Peaks
93% matchVery Positive95% of 198 reviews2024
Dev: Tub ClubPub: Those Awesome Guys
Windows
Embark on a cozy climbing adventure in Valley Peaks, a ribbiting first-person platformer where each mountain is like a puzzle. Install Radio Towers at the top of every ridge to connect the froggy inhabitants to the wider world, venture further into the Valley, conquer peaks and unravel mysteries!
Why similar: Cozy 21.6%, Wholesome 19.7%, Nature 16.9%, Family Friendly 9.1%, Exploration 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines cozy, first-person parkour and exploration with a relaxing aesthetic that feels very similar to Pine Hearts.
- #8 TOEM: A Photo Adventure
92% 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 22.6%, Cozy 18.7%, Nature 10.5%, Relaxing 8.5%, Family Friendly 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, puzzle-filled exploration game that rewards curiosity and observation in a charming, hand-drawn world.
- #9 Dordogne
91% matchVery Positive92% of 1,612 reviews2023
Dev: UN JE NE SAIS QUOIPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Wholesome 19%, Narrative 17.2% ★, Nature 10.8%, Emotional 9.9%, Collectathon 8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a deeply nostalgic and emotional narrative experience that mirrors the sentimental tone of Pine Hearts.
- #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: Relaxing 26.4%, Exploration 24.3%, Story Rich 18.4%, Puzzle 13.4%, Adventure 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes the joy of climbing and exploration in a vast, atmospheric world that encourages personal discovery.
- #11 A Tiny Sticker Tale
90% 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 22.4%, Cozy 22.2%, Emotional 14.5%, Relaxing 9.3%, Family Friendly 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A short, cozy, and creative puzzle-adventure that emphasizes exploration and changing the world around you.
- #12 Beacon Pines
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,465 reviews2022
Dev: Hiding SpotPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 29.3%, Emotional 20.9%, Exploration 11.5%, Relaxing 10.3%, Story Rich 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich, emotional adventure that uses a unique narrative system to explore a cozy, mysterious town.
- #13 Islets
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,458 reviews2022
Dev: Kyle ThompsonPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.9%, Nature 11.3%, Cute 7.2%, Family Friendly 6.9%, Exploration 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania that balances exploration and platforming with a cute, story-rich aesthetic that feels accessible and charming.
- #14 Tinykin
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,293 reviews2022
Dev: SplashteamPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!
Why similar: Collectathon 18.1%, Family Friendly 17.6%, Cute 14.7%, Funny 13.3%, Exploration 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and platforming in a unique, cute environment that feels rewarding and lighthearted.
- #15 The Last Campfire
87% 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: Emotional 23.1%, Relaxing 16.2%, Cute 14.2%, Family Friendly 13.9%, Puzzle 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A poignant, emotional puzzle-adventure that explores themes of loss and discovery through a beautiful, atmospheric lens.
- #16 Carto
86% 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: Nature 19.5%, Cute 13.4%, Relaxing 13.2%, Family Friendly 11.9%, Exploration 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A clever, puzzle-based exploration game where you manipulate the world map to uncover new areas and stories.
- #17 Songbird Symphony
86% matchVery Positive90% of 690 reviews2019
Dev: Joysteak StudiosPub: PQube
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Musical Metroidvania, with pixel art to die for. Guide orphaned chick 'Birb', on a platform adventure, as he faces off against the denizens of the forest in rhythm-action boss battles. Acclaimed for its gorgeous animation, and heart-warming storytelling, as Birb strives to discover his true origins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Wholesome 19%, Cozy 14.8%, Exploration 6.8%, Cute 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythmic metroidvania that combines exploration with a charming, musical, and story-driven experience.
- #18 Aka
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 688 reviews2022
Dev: Cosmo GattoPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Find inner peace in a small, open-world game. On these carefully handcrafted islands, you can take a nap on a giant monster, feed baby dragons, take care of the fauna and flora... ...but demons from your past might come back to remind you what you want to forget.
Why similar: Nature 27.2%, Relaxing 17.7%, Family Friendly 16%, Cute 14%, Exploration 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, open-world exploration game centered on nature, relaxation, and finding peace in a beautiful setting.
- #19 Chicken Journey
84% 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 21.8%, Cozy 19.3%, Nature 10%, Relaxing 8.7%, Cute 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, platforming-based adventure that features a cute protagonist and a focus on exploration.
- #20 Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
84% 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 27%, Exploration 23.7%, Cute 16.3%, Adventure 12.1%, Family Friendly 12%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world exploration game that emphasizes nature and crafting without any combat, perfect for a relaxing experience.
- #21 Wandersong
83% matchVery Positive95% of 3,900 reviews2018
Dev: Wishes Ultd.Pub: Greg Lobanov
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A musical platforming adventure with an emotional story. Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around the world. Along the way you'll explore, solve puzzles, and meet a huge cast of characters!
Why similar: Emotional 30.4%, Cute 13.7%, Funny 12.8%, Story Rich 12.5%, Family Friendly 11%
Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, emotional adventure that prioritizes storytelling and kindness over traditional combat mechanics.
- #22 Into the Emberlands
82% matchVery Positive81% of 310 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny RoarPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 27.7%, Cozy 22.7%, Relaxing 9.2%, Cute 8.8%, Exploration 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, exploration-heavy adventure that focuses on uncovering secrets in a charming, hand-drawn world.
- #23 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
81% matchVery Positive95% of 278 reviews2025
Dev: BASTI GAMES
Windows
Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!
Why similar: Metroidvania 69.2%, Exploration 10.8%, Wholesome 9.2%, Adventure 7.5%, Cute 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and platforming with a unique, nature-themed aesthetic.
- #24 Petit Island
82% matchVery Positive82% of 125 reviews2024
Dev: Xelo GamesPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Welcome to the beautiful and tropical Petit Island! Relive your grandpaw's youthful adventures by exploring the island and meeting all the unique islanders in this heartwarming open-world narrative exploration game. Preserve his memories before they fade away.
Why similar: Nature 23.3%, Family Friendly 14.7%, Relaxing 14.2%, Exploration 12%, Cute 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, exploration-focused island adventure that captures the relaxing, family-friendly vibe of the seed game.
- #25 LOST EMBER
81% 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 17.7%, Cozy 13.7%, Nature 12.5%, Walking Simulator 11.3%, Emotional 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on nature and exploration through the eyes of animals, providing a relaxing and atmospheric journey.
- #26 Adorable Adventures
78% matchVery Positive93% of 858 reviews2026
Dev: Wild Sheep StudioPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Play as Boris, a curious baby boar who must learn how to use his nose to reunite with his family after a forest fire. Explore beautiful landscapes, track scents, and uncover secrets as you slowly reconnect with nature in this cozy animal adventure.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.8%, Nature 13.7%, Relaxing 12.9%, Exploration 10.4%, Cozy 10.1%
- #27 Tukoni: Forest Keepers
77% matchVery Positive99% of 475 reviews2026
Dev: Dream Operator
Windows
Tukoni: Forest Keepers is a cute & cozy puzzle adventure. Play as Traveller, a forest spirit on a special journey, as you explore magical hand-drawn locations, meet charming characters, solve handcrafted puzzles, collect herbs and tea recipes, and help the forest prepare for the coming winter.
Why similar: Wholesome 25.1%, Cozy 17.3%, Nature 10.3%, Cute 8.8%, Family Friendly 7.4%
- #28 Puzzles For Clef
80% matchVery Positive82% of 146 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: Wholesome 25.8%, Cozy 20.7%, Exploration 10.6%, Relaxing 9.2%, Cute 8%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, exploration-focused puzzle-platformer that highlights discovery and gentle progression.
- #29 Calico
79% matchVery Positive87% of 5,023 reviews2020
Dev: Peachy Keen GamesPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Calico is a day-in-the-life community sim game where you are given an important and adorable task: rebuild the town’s cat café and fill it with cute and cuddly creatures! Build up your café by filling it with cute furniture, fun decorations, yummy pastries, and get it bustling with animals again!
Why similar: Cute 31.5%, Relaxing 27.5%, Family Friendly 22.7%, Casual 13.2%, Singleplayer 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, cute, and exploration-heavy game focused on community and interacting with animals in a relaxing world.
- #30 walk
76% matchVery Positive100% of 265 reviews2026
Dev: bilge
Windows
it's about walking
Why similar: Wholesome 30%, Cozy 22.3%, Relaxing 10.4%, Cute 8.7%, Family Friendly 5.1%
- #31 Find Your Words
76% matchVery Positive98% of 224 reviews2026
Dev: Capybara Games
Windows
Find your community at summer camp, one friendship at a time. Take a beat, enjoy a breath of fresh air - all while playing at the beach, strolling in the woods, and dancing with friends. This short cozy game was created by two dads, celebrating their kids’ journeys to find their voices.
Why similar: Nature 16.5%, Cozy 14.5%, Wholesome 14.4%, Relaxing 12%, Family Friendly 8.7%
- #32 Donut County
78% matchVery Positive92% of 12,047 reviews2018
Dev: Ben EspositoPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Donut County is a story-based physics puzzle game where you play as an ever-growing hole in the ground. Meet cute characters, steal their trash, and throw them in a hole.
Why similar: Funny 21.6%, Cute 20.2%, Family Friendly 12.8%, Puzzle 11.3%, Casual 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A short, wholesome, and funny game that focuses on casual, physics-based exploration and discovery.
- #33 Marvin's Mittens
79% matchVery Positive95% of 216 reviews2014
Dev: Breakfall
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Marvin's Mittens presents a soothing world to explore, free from enemies and danger. Go on an adventure!
Why similar: Adventure 53.4%, Casual 46.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, exploration-based platformer that captures the simple joy of wandering through a snowy, peaceful landscape.
- #34 Walk The Frog
74% matchVery Positive95% of 112 reviews2026
Dev: Walk The Frog
Windows · Mac
Guide Froggo through a world on sticky notes and relax while solving the puzzle of his journey home to find his best friend Buddy. Meet quirky animal friends, solve satisfying puzzles, help one another and relax in this cozy and heartwarming adventure with an intuitive drag-and-drop puzzle style.
Why similar: Wholesome 20.4%, Cozy 18.1%, Narrative 16.4% ★, Relaxing 8.6%, Nature 7.1%
- #35 QT
77% matchVery Positive94% of 264 reviews2020
Dev: Happy SnakePub: Happy Snake Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
QT IS A 3 PART GAME ABOUT HANGING OUT IN CUTE PLACES AND FINDING YOUR FAVOURITE FRIENDS · ◡ ·
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19%, Wholesome 17.7%, Nature 15%, Relaxing 10.5%, Cute 10.5%
- #36 Pilo and the Holobook
75% 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 33.4%, Cozy 27.8%, Relaxing 13.1%, Exploration 11.8%, Adventure 6.3%
- #37 Garden Story
75% matchVery Positive89% of 1,726 reviews2021
Dev: PicogramPub: Rose City Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Embark on a wholesome adventure to save The Grove! Forage resources, combat the invasive Rot, and restore the community. Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor in this charming action-RPG starring a grape.
Why similar: Cozy 23.1%, Isometric 20.3%, Family Friendly 11.5%, Cute 9.9%, Funny 9.8%
- #38 Rita
72% matchVery Positive99% of 136 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: Metroidvania 27.2%, Wholesome 16.6%, Cozy 13.6%, Emotional 7.1%, Family Friendly 5.8%
- #39 Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature
73% matchVery Positive99% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Dreamhunt StudioPub: Mindscape
Windows
Be a stone Golem and try to save Nature with the help of an adorable Fox! Reconnect ancient sources of energy in environmental puzzles. Discover secrets from a lost civilization and save animals on an emotional quest in a cozy, colorful world.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.8%, Emotional 15.4%, Relaxing 12.8%, Family Friendly 12%, Cute 10.9%
- #40 Cloudy Valley
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 66 reviews2024
Dev: PaltypusPub: TyGAMES
Windows
Go on a summer vacation to the Cloudy Valley archipelago! Swim, climb, and explore the different islands at your own pace. Discover treasures or enjoy a cozy and relaxing atmosphere by the waves...
Why similar: Wholesome 18.1%, Nature 17.5%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Relaxing 12.5%, Exploration 11.3%
- #41 Tall Trails
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 701 reviews2025
Dev: Brady Soglin
Windows
A chill exploration game where EVERYTHING goes in the boot! You're Alp, a lil' golem on a quest to find his purpose. Run, climb, and use items as fuel in your Rocket Boot to blast yourself into the air!
Why similar: Wholesome 21.3%, Cozy 19.4%, Relaxing 11.6%, Nature 11.6%, Cute 9.8%
- #42 Re:Fresh
73% matchVery Positive88% of 385 reviews2023
Dev: Merge Conflict Studio
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 22.2%, Nature 15.6%, Cozy 15%, Collectathon 12.8%, Relaxing 7.8%
- #43 Pine: A Story of Loss
73% matchVery Positive77% of 258 reviews2024
Dev: Made Up GamesPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows · Mac
Alone in the forest glade he shared with his wife, a woodworker struggles to accept her passing. Help him hold on to cherished memories of their life together as he struggles to care for himself and his now empty home. Pine is a single-serving game focused on telling a beautiful, emotional tale.
Why similar: Emotional 39.2%, Narrative 27.8% ★, Story Rich 15.8%, Adventure 8.6%, Casual 5.9%
- #44 Ogu and the Secret Forest
70% matchVery Positive94% of 2,074 reviews2024
Dev: Moonlab StudioPub: Sinkhole Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Metroidvania 42.4%, Collectathon 13.2%, Relaxing 8.9%, Nature 7.9%, Exploration 7.8%
- #45 Recollection
72% matchVery Positive97% of 133 reviews2023
Dev: Erkberg Games
Windows
A calm and atmospheric "walking'n'watching simulator" about the beauty of nature. Use your gaze and attention in diverse gameplay experiences: Connect the stars, watch the grass grow, fly with the birds and remember many more of the wonders surrounding us each day.
Why similar: Wholesome 26.1%, Nature 19.9%, Emotional 11.8%, Relaxing 11.5%, Walking Simulator 9.3%
- #46 Gibbon: Beyond the Trees
71% matchVery Positive89% of 574 reviews2022
Dev: Broken Rules
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Master the gibbon’s art of movement with a unique moveset that lets you swing, slide and somersault through a lush jungle canopy, and experience a free-flowing story of family and survival as you search for a home that may be lost forever.
Why similar: Wholesome 17.9%, Narrative 16.1% ★, Cozy 14.6%, Nature 12.3%, Emotional 10.1%
- #47 A Walk With Yiayia
71% matchVery Positive99% of 108 reviews2022
Dev: Trent Garlipp
Windows · Linux
A Walk with Yiayia is a heartfelt solo-developed, bite-sized adventure game about taking your Greek grandmother on a walk after she's lost her confidence from a scary fall. Connect through engaging conversations, explore a relaxing environment, and complete microquests in this thoughtful adventure.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.5%, Isometric 28.9%, Exploration 13.9%, Cute 12.2%, Adventure 8%
- #48 Cozy Caravan
67% matchVery Positive94% of 1,377 reviews2026
Dev: 5 Lives Studios
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 46.3%, Cute 17.4%, Exploration 17.1%, Story Rich 10.6%, Family Friendly 8.6%
- #49 A Planet Full of Cats
68% matchVery Positive90% of 585 reviews2026
Dev: Devcats
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A Planet Full of Cats is a hidden object adventure with metroidvania-style exploration in true Devcats fashion. Explore diverse biomes, unlock new powers and uncover ancient secrets!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Wholesome 18.6%, Cozy 14.5%, Narrative 8.9% ★, Relaxing 6.4%
- #50 Rekindled Trails
69% matchVery Positive92% of 147 reviews2025
Dev: Kiwick
Windows
Gather and Sell faraway goods to rebuild ruined towns and bring back light to a dark world in this cozy adventure game. With the help of your fire companion, fish, pull and mine natural resources in Aurteris to unite the people of this strange yet fantastic world!
Why similar: Cozy 16%, Isometric 15.3%, Collectathon 12.3%, Nature 12.3%, Relaxing 8.5%
- #51 Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 1
70% matchVery Positive92% of 1,182 reviews2020
Dev: Lonely Troops
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Step into this lovely adventuring RPG and experience a heartwarming story. Take little orphan Brent under your wing, gather supplies, and lend a helping hand to those in need. Explore picturesque landscapes and enjoy a serene journey together, completely at your own pace.
Why similar: Isometric 21.6%, Cozy 19.1%, Wholesome 18.9%, Relaxing 9.4%, Exploration 9.1%
- #52 Hello Goodboy
69% matchVery Positive88% of 160 reviews2023
Dev: Rolling Glory JamPub: indie.io
Windows
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 21.7%, Cozy 17.8%, Emotional 9.3%, Relaxing 8.2%, Family Friendly 7.5%
- #53 Odd Dorable
67% matchVery Positive99% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: Artur Latkovsky
Windows
An open-world exploration, puzzle game made from my 4-year-old daughter's drawings. Step into a vibrant, hand-drawn world and help the princess find all her magical candies.
Why similar: Cozy 21.7%, Wholesome 21.3%, Relaxing 8.4%, Exploration 8.3%, Cute 7.8%
- #54 Pieced Together
66% matchVery Positive98% of 163 reviews2026
Dev: Glowfrog Games
Windows · Mac
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 29.4%, Relaxing 13.7%, Wholesome 10.2%, Family Friendly 9.7%, Cute 9.2%
- #55 Project Shoreline
66% matchVery Positive95% of 353 reviews2024
Dev: Speldosa Interactive
Windows · Linux
Step into the tiny metaphorical shoes of a Muri, entrusted with the important task of exploring, cleaning, and restoring a corrupted and decaying beach, one sparkling satisfying patch at a time, in this cute cozy mini-adventure - Project Shoreline!
Why similar: Cozy 24.1%, Nature 18.8%, Relaxing 11.5%, Family Friendly 10.4%, Cute 9.7%
- #56 Garden Trills
66% matchVery Positive98% of 109 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: Wholesome 20.6%, Cozy 18.1%, Nature 16.1%, Collectathon 10.6%, Relaxing 9.9%
- #57 Moose Lost in the Woods
67% matchVery Positive94% of 323 reviews2023
Dev: Spång Studios
Windows · Mac
Moose Lost in the Woods is a cozy 3D platformer without a language barrier. Explore by running, leaping, bouncing, and splashing around in Swedish forest environments, whilst stuffing your backpack with goodies!
Why similar: Collectathon 20.2%, Family Friendly 15.7%, Nature 12.4%, Exploration 9.8%, Relaxing 9.8%
- #58 Back to Hearth
64% matchVery Positive99% of 347 reviews2025
Dev: Podoba InteractivePub: Marevo Collective
Windows · Mac
Step into a quiet, abandoned Ukrainian village, left empty after the Calamity. In this short, meditative, and melancholic journey, you’ll rekindle the hearths of deserted homes, restoring warmth and hope to the families who once lived here.
Why similar: Cozy 35.4%, Walking Simulator 31.2%, Exploration 17.8%, Adventure 6.2%, Casual 4.8%
- #59 Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,265 reviews2024
Dev: Hyper GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Join Snufkin in this musical adventure about restoring harmony and balance to Moominvalley, protecting it from the industrious Park Keeper.
Why similar: Wholesome 24.9%, Cozy 19.5%, Funny 14%, Family Friendly 10.1%, Cute 9.3%
- #60 Wind Peaks
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 355 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: Nature 23.1%, Relaxing 17.7%, Exploration 15.6%, Cute 14.4%, Puzzle 9.9%