- #1 Paper Trail
97% matchVery Positive95% of 959 reviews2024
Dev: Newfangled Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure about leaving home, set in a foldable, paper world.
Why similar: Wholesome 27.5%, Cozy 20.8%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Puzzle 7.9%, Exploration 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: The folding-paper mechanics provide a clever, tactile puzzle experience that mirrors the exploration-focused gameplay of Clef.
- #2 Carto
96% 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: Female Protagonist 15.6%, Puzzle 13.4%, Exploration 13.1%, Cute 13.1%, Relaxing 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Like Clef, this game features a unique puzzle-exploration mechanic where you rearrange the world map to discover new areas.
- #3 Lost in Play
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,951 reviews2022
Dev: Happy Juice GamesPub: Joystick Ventures
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Solve puzzles, riddles, and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! Join Toto and Gal as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, the brother and sister must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.
Why similar: Wholesome 28.5%, Puzzle 12.7%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Family Friendly 11.2%, Story Rich 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares a whimsical, story-driven approach with creative puzzles that feel like stepping into a childhood imagination.
- #4 Hoa
95% matchVery Positive89% of 3,149 reviews2021
Dev: Skrollcat StudioPub: PM Studios, inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Hoa is a beautiful puzzle-platforming game that features breathtaking hand-painted art, lovely music, and a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 24.9%, Platformer 12.5%, Relaxing 12.4%, Exploration 11.1%, Cute 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a similarly beautiful, hand-painted aesthetic and a relaxing, puzzle-platforming experience focused on wonder.
- #5 Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
94% 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 30.3%, Cozy 22.5%, Puzzle 13.7%, Exploration 8.7%, Cute 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly matches the cozy, wholesome, and musical atmosphere while emphasizing exploration and environmental puzzles.
- #6 A Short Hike
94% 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: Exploration 22.2%, Relaxing 18.1%, Cozy 16.6%, Cute 15.2%, Female Protagonist 10%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the pure joy of exploration and cozy, wholesome interactions in a beautiful, self-contained world.
- #7 Aspire: Ina's Tale
93% matchVery Positive83% of 461 reviews2021
Dev: Wondernaut StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.8%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Platformer 14.1%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Puzzle 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric puzzle-platformer features a strong female protagonist and a mysterious, beautiful world to explore.
- #8 Minute of Islands
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,001 reviews2021
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Explore strange and wonderful islands and dark labyrinths below in this narrative puzzle platformer. Guide young mechanic Mo on her quest to repair a world on the brink of collapse. The powerful Omni Switch at your disposal may not be enough to fix the damage that hides beneath the surface...
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.7%, Platformer 15%, Exploration 11.6%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Puzzle 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: It combines hand-drawn artistry with thoughtful puzzle-platforming and a deep, emotional narrative.
- #9 Lil Gator Game
91% 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 37.1%, Cozy 29.3%, Relaxing 9.7%, Family Friendly 9.5%, Cute 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A purely wholesome exploration game that focuses on playfulness and discovery without the stress of combat.
- #10 Songbird Symphony
91% 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: Wholesome 22.3%, Cozy 16.4%, Puzzle Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 9.8%, Exploration 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A musical 2D platformer that emphasizes exploration and charm, mirroring the lighthearted tone of Clef.
- #11 The Last Campfire
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 20,373 reviews2021
Dev: Hello Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.6%, Puzzle 17.9%, Cute 11.9%, Relaxing 11.8%, Family Friendly 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers an emotional, story-rich journey filled with environmental puzzles that feel both intimate and magical.
- #12 Evergate
89% matchVery Positive93% of 199 reviews2020
Dev: Stone Lantern GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.5 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: Wholesome 18.4%, Puzzle Platformer 16.1%, Cozy 13.7%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D puzzle-platformer that shares the ethereal, magical atmosphere and precise movement mechanics found in Clef.
- #13 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: Puzzle Platformer 26.8%, Platformer 14.9%, Family Friendly 12.4%, Puzzle 12.4%, Cute 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, cute platformer that rewards exploration and discovery with a satisfying, low-pressure gameplay loop.
- #14 Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure
87% matchVery Positive92% of 411 reviews2024
Dev: Furniture & Mattress LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Find your way in a world of breezy, thoughtful puzzles, along a charming journey of self-discovery.
Why similar: Puzzle 20.8%, Exploration 18.7%, Relaxing 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, 2D 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a unique grid-based movement system that turns the entire world into a giant, satisfying puzzle.
- #15 Weaving Tides
89% matchVery Positive83% of 139 reviews2021
Dev: Follow the Feathers
Windows · Mac
Dive into a magical woven world on the back of your own carpet dragon! Explore the textile landscape, solve puzzles, challenge quirky creatures and unravel the great mysteries of a long forgotten past in Weaving Tides!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.5%, Platformer 13.1%, Exploration 10.8%, Relaxing 9.8%, Family Friendly 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A unique puzzle-adventure where you explore a textile-based world, capturing the same cozy and creative spirit.
- #16 Chicken Journey
86% 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 22.8%, Cozy 19.1%, Platformer 9.8%, Puzzle Platformer 8.2%, Female Protagonist 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, platforming-focused adventure that prioritizes a relaxing pace and charming character interactions.
- #17 Lost Words: Beyond the Page
86% matchVery Positive95% of 835 reviews2021
Dev: Sketchbook DevelopmentsPub: Sketchbook Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 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 22.2%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Puzzle 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game uses words as platforming tools, creating a deeply emotional and creative puzzle experience.
- #18 Harmony's Odyssey
85% matchVery Positive93% of 615 reviews2022
Dev: MythicOwl
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Harmony’s Odyssey is a 3D fantasy adventure puzzle game set on mythical dioramas full of riddles, perky creatures and magic. Embark on a fantastic journey through remote fabled lands tangled by a rowdy cat and bring peace to its inhabitants.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.8%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Puzzle 12%, Family Friendly 10.5%, Relaxing 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A collection of charming, puzzle-filled adventures that emphasize a relaxing and family-friendly atmosphere.
- #19 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
84% 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 33.4%, Cozy 24.1%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Family Friendly 8.2%, Exploration 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, exploration-heavy game that encourages players to interact with nature and help their community.
- #20 Omno
84% matchVery Positive92% of 2,788 reviews2021
Dev: Studio InkyfoxPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.
Why similar: Wholesome 31.3%, Puzzle Platformer 18.8%, Platformer 11.3%, Exploration 8.8%, Puzzle 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person adventure that focuses on movement, exploration, and light puzzles in a series of stunning, peaceful environments.
- #21 GRIS
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 96,134 reviews2018
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Female Protagonist 25.7%, Puzzle Platformer 17.3%, Platformer 17%, Relaxing 10%, Puzzle 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: While more melancholic, its focus on 2D platforming, puzzle-solving, and visual storytelling aligns well with the artistic quality of Clef.
- #22 Cloudy Valley
83% 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 30%, Exploration 16.9%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Relaxing 12.8%, Cute 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, indie exploration game that focuses on discovery and cute aesthetics in a peaceful environment.
- #23 Little Wings Deliveries
82% matchVery Positive90% of 89 reviews2025
Dev: SkyBravePub: TENSTACK
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a short, playful adventure in your cozy flying boat and sail through fluffy clouds. Discover floating islands and befriend their quirky citizens. Jump, roll, climb, and skate through Cloudburg as Skye faces her biggest obstacle on her way to the Royal Postal Academy!
Why similar: Exploration 21.3%, Relaxing 18.3%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Cute 16%, Family Friendly 13%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted adventure game that focuses on exploration and delivering items in a cute, cozy world.
- #24 Garden Trills
81% 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 25%, Cozy 20.8%, Puzzle Platformer 16.8%, Exploration 8.2%, Relaxing 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes nature, relaxation, and exploration, making it a perfect match for fans of cozy gameplay.
- #25 Rita
78% 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: Wholesome 23.3%, Cozy 18.1%, Puzzle Platformer 13.3%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Puzzle 7.1%
- #26 The Forest Quartet
79% matchVery Positive93% of 460 reviews2022
Dev: Mads & FriendsPub: Bedtime Digital Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
The Forest Quartet is a puzzle adventure about a gone, but not forgotten, lead singer. Play her spirit and travel through 3 acts unique to the members of her band for a final farewell concert. Face their emotions, solve puzzles and fight the corruption plaguing their souls.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 22%, Puzzle 17%, Music 17%, Exploration 15.1%, Relaxing 14.1%
Why You'll Like It: A short, narrative-driven puzzle game that uses music and atmosphere to tell a touching story.
- #27 Mail Time
79% 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: Platformer 22.8%, Female Protagonist 21%, Exploration 16.7%, Relaxing 13.5%, Cute 13.3%
Why You'll Like It: A cottagecore-inspired exploration game that captures the same sense of wholesome adventure and discovery.
- #28 Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles
81% 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 29.4%, Platformer 16.3%, Puzzle 10.6%, Cute 9.2%, Relaxing 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D puzzle-platformer that features a cute protagonist and a vibrant, mysterious world to navigate.
- #29 Looking Up
77% matchVery Positive93% of 75 reviews2026
Dev: BlueRoof Games
Windows · Mac
Looking Up is a cozy puzzle game where you play as Emilia, a curious young girl who wants to learn how to fly. Solve gentle puzzles, interact with meaningful objects, and uncover the memories that shaped her dreams.
Why similar: Cozy 25.1%, Female Protagonist 19%, Puzzle 14.7%, Relaxing 10.9%, Cute 10.3%
- #30 In My Shadow
80% 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 20.6%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Puzzle 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A creative puzzle-platformer that uses shadow manipulation to solve logic-based challenges in a personal, story-driven context.
- #31 Oscuro Blossom's Glow
77% matchVery Positive95% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Hongoneon
Windows
Join Selene in a charming platforming and puzzle adventure, where her ability to absorb and emit light from various flowers is key to activating mechanisms, overcoming obstacles, and navigating through environments that adjust depending on how you wield the light.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.2%, Platformer 17.9%, Puzzle 11.5%, Family Friendly 8.1%, Cute 8%
- #32 Pieced Together
75% 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 32.6%, Wholesome 11.9%, Puzzle 11.3%, Relaxing 10%, Cute 7.7%
- #33 A Tale for Anna
78% matchVery Positive90% of 153 reviews2021
Dev: Far MillsPub: Alawar Casual
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Join Anna on an amazing adventure to a magical world full of puzzles and fairytale characters!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.5%, Puzzle 14.8%, Relaxing 13.2%, Family Friendly 12.8%, Cute 12.1%
- #34 A Juggler's Tale
76% matchVery Positive92% of 2,277 reviews2021
Dev: kaleidoscubePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached?
Why similar: Wholesome 22.1%, Puzzle Platformer 19.7%, Cozy 15%, Platformer 12%, Female Protagonist 11.2%
- #35 Tukoni: Forest Keepers
73% 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 32.1%, Cozy 21%, Puzzle 9.9%, Cute 8%, Family Friendly 6%
- #36 Islets
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,458 reviews2022
Dev: Kyle ThompsonPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.
Why similar: Platformer 22.7%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Exploration 12.4%, Cute 11%, Story Rich 9.5%
- #37 ILA: A Frosty Glide
73% matchVery Positive96% of 166 reviews2025
Dev: Magic Rain StudiosPub: First Break Labs
Windows
Set foot on a magical island and explore a whimsical small open world as ILA, a spirited young witch-in-training searching for her lost kitty, Coco. With your trusty skatebroom, find secret places, collectables, and improve your magic and flying abilities as you reach the summit.
Why similar: Wholesome 24.8%, Cozy 19.4%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Platformer 8.5%, Exploration 7.5%
- #38 Evan's Remains
76% matchVery Positive88% of 2,116 reviews2020
Dev: maitan69Pub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Years after a boy genius named Evan disappears, a bizarre letter arrives. Evan wants a girl named Dysis to come find him. As Dysis, you’ll need to solve an intricate series of puzzles to unravel the entire mystery—and bring Evan home.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.5%, Platformer 15.3%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Puzzle 9.3%, Logic 8.2%
- #39 A Tiny Sticker Tale
74% 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 29.4%, Cozy 27.5%, Puzzle 9%, Exploration 8.7%, Relaxing 7.5%
- #40 Beasts of Maravilla Island
75% matchVery Positive87% of 516 reviews2021
Dev: Banana Bird Studios, LLCPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Beasts of Maravilla Island is a 3D adventure game where you take on the role of a young wildlife photographer who traverses Maravilla Island's magical ecosystems to discover extraordinary creatures, learn their behaviors, and, most importantly, photograph their majesty.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.7%, Exploration 17.5%, Puzzle 15.7%, Relaxing 11.9%, Cute 11.6%
- #41 NAIAD
71% matchVery Positive94% of 724 reviews2024
Dev: HiWarp
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Exploration 18.2%, Puzzle 16.9%, Cute 13.9%, Relaxing 10.3%, Family Friendly 10.2%
- #42 Cloud Cats` Land
72% matchVery Positive92% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Gryphon`s Nest
Windows
Adventure on the mysterious Island of Cloud Cats! Explore picturesque locations, meet magical creatures, and solve unusual puzzles. Dive into the secrets of the wonderful island!🐾
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.1%, Exploration 16.1%, Puzzle 14.6%, Logic 11.4%, Cute 11.2%
- #43 Dungeons of Hinterberg
70% matchVery Positive93% of 3,363 reviews2024
Dev: Microbird GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Discover the magic and lore of the Alps in this acclaimed Action Adventure. Forge relationships with locals to help you solve puzzles, battle monsters and uncover secrets of the legendary Dungeons of Hinterberg!
Why similar: Wholesome 25.2%, Puzzle Platformer 18.6%, Platformer 11.4%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Exploration 9.1%
- #44 Sonority
73% matchVery Positive89% of 121 reviews2022
Dev: Hanging Gardens InteractivePub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sonority is an innovative music puzzle adventure set in a lovingly designed, fascinating world. Play as Esther and discover the rockery, a place full of music and unique puzzle mechanics.
Why similar: Puzzle 18.1%, Music 17.8%, Logic 15.7%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Exploration 13.7%
- #45 Swan Song
69% matchVery Positive100% of 105 reviews2026
Dev: Business Goose Studios
Windows · Mac
Swan Song is a cozy puzzle game that invites you to slow down, listen, and reflect. Set inside a magical music box, each puzzle asks players to place notes on a musical scale. When you turn the key, the composition plays, activating platforms and opening paths that guide a small swan to safety.
Why similar: Cozy 37.1%, Puzzle 14.3%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Music 12.5%, Puzzle Platformer 6.9%
- #46 Assemble with Care
71% matchVery Positive90% of 10,934 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Repair old-school objects in this cozy puzzle game. Join antique-restorer Maria, as she arrives in the sun-soaked town of Bellariva and set out on a journey of helping the townsfolk reconnect.
Why similar: Cozy 17.1%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Puzzle 16.6%, Relaxing 13.2%, Casual 11.4%
- #47 NAIRI: Tower of Shirin
72% matchVery Positive85% of 548 reviews2018
Dev: HomeBearStudio
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 19.4%, Cozy 16.5%, Female Protagonist 14%, Puzzle 11%, Exploration 10.2%
- #48 The Gardens Between
70% matchVery Positive94% of 2,759 reviews2018
Dev: The Voxel Agents
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
The Gardens Between is a surreal puzzle adventure that follows best friends, Arina and Frendt, as they fall into a mysterious world of beautiful garden islands. Manipulate time to solve puzzles and discover the secrets of each island.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Puzzle 12%, Logic 11.3%, Relaxing 10.7%
- #49 Pieces of the Past
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 115 reviews2025
Dev: 9HP StudiosPub: Catoptric Games
Windows
'Pieces of the Past' is a cute, sentimental adventure where you restore family keepsakes to uncover touching stories. Blend puzzle-solving with the joy of preserving memories in this delightful journey!
Why similar: Wholesome 23.6%, Cozy 17.1%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Puzzle 11.7%, Relaxing 9.4%
- #50 Wind Peaks
70% 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: Female Protagonist 21%, Exploration 16.9%, Puzzle 15.6%, Relaxing 13.1%, Cute 12.2%
- #51 Origament: A Paper Adventure
65% matchVery Positive91% of 124 reviews2026
Dev: Space Sauce StudioPub: Beverlor
Windows
✉️ Become a living letter and find your way to the one who still waits for you! Fly, sail, roll, solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and travel through time and continents in this adventure platformer!😸
Why similar: Wholesome 29.2%, Cozy 22%, Platformer 11.1%, Relaxing 7.1%, Family Friendly 6.8%
- #52 She and the Light Bearer
69% 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: Relaxing 16.7%, Cute 15.9%, Casual 15.3%, Family Friendly 12.2%, Story Rich 12.1%
- #53 illum
67% matchVery Positive93% of 113 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: Exploration 19%, Puzzle 17.7%, Relaxing 14%, Cute 13.9%, Family Friendly 11.5%
- #54 Return to the Skyway
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 67 reviews2022
Dev: Cloud CatsPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Traverse through a fantastical island and utilize the local fauna to destroy obstacles. In this 2D platform, the player controls a character that has crash landed on a tropical island. Complete puzzles utilizing the creatures' unique abilities in order to fix their ship and return to the Skyway!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.9%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Platformer 14%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Puzzle 9.8%
- #55 TOHU
68% matchVery Positive83% of 726 reviews2021
Dev: Fireart Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Experience a brand new adventure game set amongst a world of weird and wonderful fish planets. Explore beautiful environments, solve intricate puzzles and discover the truth about a mysterious little girl and her mechanical alter-ego, Cubus.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.9%, Puzzle 13.3%, Relaxing 12.6%, Cute 12.4%, Family Friendly 10.4%
- #56 Night Stones
65% matchVery Positive94% of 296 reviews2024
Dev: Advance Nine
Windows · Mac
You awake in Mythica, a cozy island where magical stones change day to night. Explore winding paths or venture into the wilds with your trusty glider and sailboat. To return home, you must befriend quirky townsfolk, discover hidden treasures, master magic, and face enemies in clever puzzle combat.
Why similar: Cozy 30.4%, Exploration 11.7%, Puzzle 10.5%, Relaxing 9.7%, Family Friendly 8.8%
- #57 Isles of Sea and Sky
64% matchVery Positive93% of 1,627 reviews2024
Dev: Cicada Games
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A fantastic, oceanic, open world puzzle adventure. Solve innovative block puzzles while unearthing a mystifying story, gaining new friends that change the puzzle landscape, and unlocking powers that provide more options for how you choose to progress through the enigmatic Isles of Sea and Sky.
Why similar: Exploration 29.4%, Puzzle 29%, Relaxing 23.2%, Casual 8.8%, Adventure 7.4%
- #58 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
67% matchVery Positive87% of 1,379 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: Female Protagonist 24.5%, Exploration 17.2%, Puzzle 17%, Cartoon 12.1%, Story Rich 11.3%
- #59 Dordogne
65% 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 38.8%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Exploration 9.7%, Family Friendly 8.7%, Cute 8.6%