Games Like Puzzles For Clef

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

Why similar: Wholesome 28.1% ★, Cozy 22.3%, Female Protagonist 9%, Puzzle 7.5%, Exploration 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: The folding-paper mechanics provide a clever, tactile puzzle experience that mirrors the exploration-focused gameplay of Clef.

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 15.5%, Puzzle 13.3%, Exploration 13.1%, Cute 13.1%, Relaxing 11.3%

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.

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 29.9% ★, Puzzle 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Family Friendly 11%, Story Rich 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares a whimsical, story-driven approach with creative puzzles that feel like stepping into a childhood imagination.

Join Snufkin in this musical adventure about restoring harmony and balance to Moominvalley, protecting it from the industrious Park Keeper.

Why similar: Wholesome 30.9% ★, Cozy 24.1%, Puzzle 13%, Exploration 8.3%, Cute 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly matches the cozy, wholesome, and musical atmosphere while emphasizing exploration and environmental puzzles.

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%, Relaxing 12.6%, Platformer 12.3%, Exploration 11.2%, 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.

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 21.9%, Relaxing 18.2%, Cozy 17.6%, Cute 15.1%, Female Protagonist 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the pure joy of exploration and cozy, wholesome interactions in a beautiful, self-contained world.

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 25.6%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Platformer 13.9%, 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.

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 28.5%, Platformer 14.8%, Exploration 11.8%, 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.

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 22.4%, Puzzle 17.5%, Relaxing 12.1%, Cute 12%, 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.

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 23% ★, Cozy 17.8%, Puzzle Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 9.3%, Exploration 7%

Why You'll Like It: A musical 2D platformer that emphasizes exploration and charm, mirroring the lighthearted tone of Clef.

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 37.3% ★, Cozy 30.9%, Relaxing 9.2%, Family Friendly 8.9%, Cute 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A purely wholesome exploration game that focuses on playfulness and discovery without the stress of combat.

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 19.2% ★, Puzzle Platformer 15.5%, Cozy 15%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Platformer 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D puzzle-platformer that shares the ethereal, magical atmosphere and precise movement mechanics found in Clef.

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 26.6%, Platformer 14.8%, Family Friendly 12.5%, Puzzle 12.4%, Cute 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, cute platformer that rewards exploration and discovery with a satisfying, low-pressure gameplay loop.

Find your way in a world of breezy, thoughtful puzzles, along a charming journey of self-discovery.

Why similar: Puzzle 20.5%, Exploration 18.6%, Relaxing 12.4%, Female Protagonist 11%, 2D 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.

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%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 13%, 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.

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 23.4% ★, Cozy 20.7%, Platformer 9.3%, Puzzle Platformer 7.8%, Female Protagonist 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, platforming-focused adventure that prioritizes a relaxing pace and charming character interactions.

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 24.6%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Puzzle 12%, Relaxing 10.6%, Family Friendly 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A collection of charming, puzzle-filled adventures that emphasize a relaxing and family-friendly atmosphere.

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 33.8% ★, Cozy 25.9%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Family Friendly 7.7%, Exploration 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, exploration-heavy game that encourages players to interact with nature and help their community.

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 25.3%, Platformer 13%, Exploration 10.9%, Relaxing 10%, 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.

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

Why similar: Wholesome 32.8% ★, Puzzle Platformer 18.3%, Platformer 10.9%, Exploration 8.7%, Relaxing 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person adventure that focuses on movement, exploration, and light puzzles in a series of stunning, peaceful environments.

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 17.2%, Platformer 16.8%, Relaxing 10.2%, 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.

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 31.3% ★, Exploration 16.6%, Relaxing 12.7%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Cute 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, indie exploration game that focuses on discovery and cute aesthetics in a peaceful environment.

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 21.9%, Puzzle 16.9%, Music 16.8%, Exploration 15.1%, Relaxing 14.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, narrative-driven puzzle game that uses music and atmosphere to tell a touching story.

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 25.6% ★, Cozy 22.4%, Puzzle Platformer 15.9%, Exploration 7.9%, Relaxing 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes nature, relaxation, and exploration, making it a perfect match for fans of cozy gameplay.

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 18.5%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Cute 16%, Family Friendly 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted adventure game that focuses on exploration and delivering items in a cute, cozy world.

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 22.5%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Exploration 16.8%, Relaxing 13.7%, Cute 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cottagecore-inspired exploration game that captures the same sense of wholesome adventure and discovery.

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: Female Protagonist 22.5%, Puzzle 17.4%, Cozy 17%, Relaxing 12.9%, Cute 12.3%

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 29.3%, Platformer 16.1%, Puzzle 10.6%, Cute 9.3%, Relaxing 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D puzzle-platformer that features a cute protagonist and a vibrant, mysterious world to navigate.

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 22.3%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Exploration 12.5%, Cute 11.1%, Story Rich 9.5%

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 25.1% ★, Cozy 20.2%, Platformer 8.3%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Exploration 7%

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

Why similar: Wholesome 29.7% ★, Cozy 29.3%, Puzzle 8.5%, Exploration 8.2%, Relaxing 7.3%

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 34.9%, Wholesome 12.1% ★, Puzzle 10.8%, Relaxing 9.6%, Cute 7.3%

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 20.5%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 10.5%, 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.

Join Anna on an amazing adventure to a magical world full of puzzles and fairytale characters!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.4%, Puzzle 14.7%, Relaxing 13.4%, Family Friendly 12.8%, Cute 12.1%

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%, Platformer 17.7%, Puzzle 11.5%, Cute 8.1%, Family Friendly 8.1%

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 16.8%, Cute 14%, Relaxing 10.5%, Family Friendly 10.1%

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 20.9%, Exploration 16.2%, Puzzle 14.6%, Logic 11.5%, Cute 11.2%

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 21.6%, Exploration 17.5%, Puzzle 15.6%, Relaxing 12.1%, Cute 11.6%

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%, Music 17.6%, Logic 15.8%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Exploration 13.8%

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 27.4%, Platformer 15.1%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Puzzle 9.3%, Logic 8.2%

Discover the magic and lore of the Alps in this acclaimed Action Adventure. Forge relationships with locals to help you solve puzzles, battle monsters and uncover secrets of the legendary Dungeons of Hinterberg!

Why similar: Wholesome 26.6% ★, Puzzle Platformer 18.2%, Platformer 11.1%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Exploration 9%

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 22.9% ★, Puzzle Platformer 19%, Cozy 16.4%, Platformer 11.5%, Female Protagonist 10.8%

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 17.7%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Puzzle 15.9%, Relaxing 13.1%, Casual 11.5%

'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 24.3% ★, Cozy 18.6%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Puzzle 11.2%, Relaxing 9.1%

✉️ 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 29.8% ★, Cozy 23.7%, Platformer 10.5%, Relaxing 6.9%, Family Friendly 6.5%

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 20.9%, Exploration 16.9%, Puzzle 15.5%, Relaxing 13.3%, Cute 12.2%

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 19.1%, Puzzle 17.6%, Relaxing 14.2%, Cute 13.9%, Family Friendly 11.5%

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 24.4%, Exploration 17.2%, Puzzle 16.9%, Cartoon 12%, Story Rich 11.3%

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 17.9%, Cute 16.4%, Casual 16.1%, Family Friendly 12.9%, Story Rich 12.5%

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 23.7%, 2D Platformer 18%, Platformer 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Puzzle 9.8%

An adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans!

Why similar: Puzzle 21.8%, Exploration 19.6%, Family Friendly 17.8%, Cute 14.5%, Relaxing 14.3%

2D Puzzle Game with Full Level Editor and Local Coop

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.9%, Exploration 15.4%, Puzzle 15.1%, Family Friendly 12.8%, Relaxing 11.4%

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 29.5%, Puzzle 28.8%, Relaxing 23.5%, Casual 8.8%, Adventure 7.3%

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 40.3% ★, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Exploration 9.5%, Cute 8.5%, Family Friendly 8.4%

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 32.8%, Exploration 11.3%, Puzzle 10%, Relaxing 9.5%, Family Friendly 8.4%

Lost and Found Co. is a hidden object adventure in a cozy and immersive world. Join a cast of lively characters on their epic journey across countless magical locations. Find lost items, solve puzzles, and help a tiny dragon regain her power!

Why similar: Wholesome 28.3% ★, Cozy 23.3%, Puzzle 9.4%, Relaxing 8.1%, Cute 7.7%

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 20.8%, Puzzle 13.2%, Relaxing 12.7%, Cute 12.4%, Family Friendly 10.3%

A puzzle game that explores the emotional rollercoaster of a long-distance relationship — in a world of folding paper! Flip, fold, unfold and rotate paper puzzles to help a couple navigate the complexities of living apart.

Why similar: Wholesome 34.4% ★, Puzzle Platformer 19.5%, Platformer 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Puzzle 9%

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: Cute 14.5%, Cartoon 13.6%, Relaxing 13%, Family Friendly 12%, Puzzle 9.7%