- #1 Carto
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,158 reviews2020
Dev: Sunhead GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 13.2%, Exploration 13.2%, Cute 13.1%, Relaxing 11.4%
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.
- #2 Lost in Play
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,176 reviews2022
Dev: Happy Juice GamesPub: Joystick Ventures
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.7 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 34.9% ★, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Puzzle 13.6%, Cartoon 8.4%, Family Friendly 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares a whimsical, story-driven approach with creative puzzles that feel like stepping into a childhood imagination.
- #3 Paper Trail
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 853 reviews2024
Dev: Newfangled Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure about leaving home, set in a foldable, paper world.
Why similar: Cozy 27.3%, Wholesome 18.9% ★, Puzzle 12.9%, Exploration 11.5%, Female Protagonist 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: The folding-paper mechanics provide a clever, tactile puzzle experience that mirrors the exploration-focused gameplay of Clef.
- #4 Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,852 reviews2024
Dev: Hyper GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 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 30.7% ★, Cozy 24.3%, Puzzle 12.9%, 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.
- #5 Hoa
94% matchVery Positive89% of 3,023 reviews2021
Dev: Skrollcat StudioPub: PM Studios, inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.7 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 24.8%, Relaxing 12.7%, Platformer 12.2%, Exploration 11.3%, Cute 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a similarly beautiful, hand-painted aesthetic and a relaxing, puzzle-platforming experience focused on wonder.
- #6 A Short Hike
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 21,505 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 26.5%, Relaxing 22.3%, Cute 18.5%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Family Friendly 9.2%
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 419 reviews2021
Dev: Wondernaut StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.0 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 25.5%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Platformer 13.8%, 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 Songbird Symphony
92% matchVery Positive90% of 680 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 23% ★, Cozy 18.1%, Puzzle Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 9.2%, Exploration 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A musical 2D platformer that emphasizes exploration and charm, mirroring the lighthearted tone of Clef.
- #9 Evergate
91% matchVery Positive94% of 193 reviews2020
Dev: Stone Lantern GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 40%
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 15.4%, Cozy 15.2%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Platformer 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D puzzle-platformer that shares the ethereal, magical atmosphere and precise movement mechanics found in Clef.
- #10 Lil Gator Game
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,831 reviews2022
Dev: MegaWobblePub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 31.2%, Relaxing 9.3%, Family Friendly 8.8%, Cute 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A purely wholesome exploration game that focuses on playfulness and discovery without the stress of combat.
- #11 The Last Campfire
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 18,750 reviews2021
Dev: Hello Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 23.4%, Puzzle 18.2%, Relaxing 12.8%, Cute 12.6%, Family Friendly 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers an emotional, story-rich journey filled with environmental puzzles that feel both intimate and magical.
- #12 Minute of Islands
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 939 reviews2021
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 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 28.4%, Platformer 14.7%, Exploration 11.9%, 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.
- #13 Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure
89% matchVery Positive93% of 374 reviews2024
Dev: Furniture & Mattress LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Find your way in a world of breezy, thoughtful puzzles, along a charming journey of self-discovery.
Why similar: Puzzle 20.4%, Exploration 18.7%, Relaxing 12.4%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, 2D 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a unique grid-based movement system that turns the entire world into a giant, satisfying puzzle.
- #14 Tinykin
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,059 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 26.5%, Platformer 14.7%, Family Friendly 12.5%, Puzzle 12.4%, Cute 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, cute platformer that rewards exploration and discovery with a satisfying, low-pressure gameplay loop.
- #15 Lost Words: Beyond the Page
87% matchVery Positive95% of 823 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 22.1%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Platformer 12.2%, Puzzle 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game uses words as platforming tools, creating a deeply emotional and creative puzzle experience.
- #16 Chicken Journey
86% matchVery Positive96% of 452 reviews2023
Dev: loonyware
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 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 23.4% ★, Cozy 21%, Platformer 9.2%, Puzzle Platformer 7.6%, Exploration 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, platforming-focused adventure that prioritizes a relaxing pace and charming character interactions.
- #17 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,780 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.4 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 33.5% ★, Cozy 26.2%, 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.
- #18 Weaving Tides
86% matchVery Positive84% of 135 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 25.2%, Platformer 12.9%, Exploration 11%, Relaxing 10.1%, 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.
- #19 Harmony's Odyssey
84% matchVery Positive94% of 586 reviews2022
Dev: MythicOwl
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 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 24.5%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Puzzle 12%, Relaxing 10.8%, Family Friendly 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A collection of charming, puzzle-filled adventures that emphasize a relaxing and family-friendly atmosphere.
- #20 Cloudy Valley
84% matchMostly Positive80% of 64 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 31.2% ★, Exploration 16.6%, Relaxing 12.8%, 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.
- #21 Omno
83% matchVery Positive92% of 2,713 reviews2021
Dev: Studio InkyfoxPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 18.2%, Platformer 10.9%, Exploration 8.7%, Relaxing 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.
- #22 Garden Trills
82% matchVery Positive98% of 101 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 25.5% ★, Cozy 22.7%, Puzzle Platformer 15.7%, Exploration 8%, 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.
- #23 The Forest Quartet
82% matchVery Positive93% of 444 reviews2022
Dev: Mads & FriendsPub: Bedtime Digital Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 22.4%, Music 17.1%, Puzzle 17.1%, Exploration 15.6%, Relaxing 14.7%
Why You'll Like It: A short, narrative-driven puzzle game that uses music and atmosphere to tell a touching story.
- #24 Little Wings Deliveries
81% matchVery Positive92% of 78 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 18.7%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Cute 16%, Family Friendly 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted adventure game that focuses on exploration and delivering items in a cute, cozy world.
- #25 GRIS
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 93,692 reviews2018
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 25.8%, Puzzle Platformer 17.1%, Platformer 16.7%, Relaxing 10.2%, Puzzle 7.7%
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.
- #26 Mail Time
79% matchVery Positive85% of 1,607 reviews2023
Dev: Kela van der DeijlPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 22.3%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Exploration 16.9%, Relaxing 13.8%, Cute 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: A cottagecore-inspired exploration game that captures the same sense of wholesome adventure and discovery.
- #27 ILA: A Frosty Glide
77% matchVery Positive99% of 119 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 25% ★, Cozy 20.5%, Platformer 8.2%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Exploration 7%
- #28 Islets
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,209 reviews2022
Dev: Kyle ThompsonPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.7 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 24.3%, Exploration 13.9%, Cute 12.4%, Story Rich 10.5%, Family Friendly 9.7%
- #29 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 20.4%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Platformer 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.
- #30 Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles
79% matchVery Positive90% of 103 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 29.1%, Platformer 16%, Puzzle 10.6%, Cute 9.4%, Relaxing 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D puzzle-platformer that features a cute protagonist and a vibrant, mysterious world to navigate.
- #31 Oscuro Blossom's Glow
77% matchVery Positive95% of 62 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 25.9%, Platformer 17.6%, Puzzle 11.4%, Cute 8.2%, Family Friendly 8.1%
- #32 A Tale for Anna
78% matchVery Positive90% of 149 reviews2021
Dev: Far MillsPub: Alawar Casual
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Join Anna on an amazing adventure to a magical world full of puzzles and fairytale characters!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.4%, Puzzle 14.6%, Relaxing 13.5%, Family Friendly 12.7%, Cute 12.1%
- #33 NAIAD
74% matchVery Positive95% of 596 reviews2024
Dev: HiWarp
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Immerse yourself in a relaxing, minimalist and colorful adventure. Flow with Naiad across a mysterious river and interact with its fauna and flora to discover little secrets. Enjoy a wholesome experience with an original and dreamy visual style.
Why similar: Exploration 18.2%, Puzzle 16.7%, Cute 14%, Relaxing 10.5%, Family Friendly 10.1%
- #34 Sonority
76% matchVery Positive89% of 120 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 17.9%, Music 17.6%, Logic 15.8%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Exploration 13.8%
- #35 Beasts of Maravilla Island
75% matchVery Positive87% of 495 reviews2021
Dev: Banana Bird Studios, LLCPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.7 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 21.6%, Exploration 17.6%, Puzzle 15.5%, Relaxing 12.1%, Cute 11.6%
- #36 Evan's Remains
74% matchVery Positive88% of 2,044 reviews2020
Dev: maitan69Pub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 27.2%, Platformer 15%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Puzzle 9.3%, Logic 8.2%
- #37 Assemble with Care
73% matchVery Positive91% of 10,022 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 16.9%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Puzzle 16%, Relaxing 13.4%, Casual 11.9%
- #38 Wind Peaks
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 347 reviews2020
Dev: Actoon Studio
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 17%, Puzzle 15.4%, Relaxing 13.4%, Cute 12.2%
- #39 A Tiny Sticker Tale
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 583 reviews2023
Dev: Ogre Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!
Why similar: Cozy 29.6%, Wholesome 29.5% ★, Puzzle 8.4%, Exploration 8.2%, Relaxing 7.3%
- #40 Pieces of the Past
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 83 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 24.2% ★, Cozy 18.8%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Puzzle 11.1%, Relaxing 9.2%
- #41 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
73% matchVery Positive87% of 1,353 reviews2019
Dev: Mografi
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.5 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 24.4%, Exploration 17.3%, Puzzle 16.8%, Cartoon 12%, Story Rich 11.4%
- #42 Return to the Skyway
73% matchVery Positive81% of 64 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 23.6%, 2D Platformer 18%, Platformer 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Puzzle 9.8%
- #43 Cloud Cats` Land
70% matchVery Positive92% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: PurrMurrMeow Games
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: Exploration 20.6%, Puzzle 18.3%, Logic 14.5%, Cute 14.2%, Family Friendly 13.2%
- #44 illum
71% matchVery Positive94% of 109 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 19.1%, Puzzle 17.4%, Relaxing 14.3%, Cute 13.9%, Family Friendly 11.4%
- #45 A Monster's Expedition
71% matchVery Positive95% of 1,579 reviews2020
Dev: Draknek & Friends
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
An adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans!
Why similar: Puzzle 21.5%, Exploration 19.7%, Family Friendly 17.8%, Cute 14.6%, Relaxing 14.5%
- #46 Dungeons of Hinterberg
69% matchVery Positive94% of 3,016 reviews2024
Dev: Microbird GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 9.8 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 26.6% ★, Puzzle Platformer 18.1%, Platformer 11%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Exploration 9%
- #47 Princess Castle Quest
71% matchVery Positive98% of 51 reviews2021
Dev: Piggybank Studios
Windows
2D Puzzle Game with Full Level Editor and Local Coop
Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.8%, Exploration 15.4%, Puzzle 14.9%, Family Friendly 12.8%, Relaxing 11.5%
- #48 Night Stones
68% matchVery Positive94% of 249 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 33.2%, Exploration 11.3%, Puzzle 9.9%, Relaxing 9.5%, Family Friendly 8.3%
- #49 A Little to the Left
67% matchVery Positive92% of 17,479 reviews2022
Dev: Max InfernoPub: Secret Mode
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A Little to the Left is a cozy puzzle game that has you sort, stack, and organize household items into pleasing arrangements while you keep an eye out for a mischievous cat with an inclination for chaos. Check out this playful and intuitive puzzler with 100+ satisfying messes to tidy.
Why similar: Wholesome 32.5% ★, Cozy 19.3%, Puzzle 12.3%, Relaxing 9.9%, Cute 7.5%
- #50 Dordogne
67% matchVery Positive92% of 1,483 reviews2023
Dev: UN JE NE SAIS QUOIPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Immerse yourself in a unique narrative experience and explore the thousand summer colors of Dordogne as you revisit your childhood to uncover lost family secrets in this touching formative journey.
Why similar: Wholesome 40.2% ★, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Exploration 9.6%, Relaxing 8.5%, Cute 8.5%
- #51 TOHU
69% matchVery Positive84% of 712 reviews2021
Dev: Fireart Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 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 20.7%, Puzzle 13.1%, Relaxing 12.8%, Cute 12.4%, Family Friendly 10.3%
- #52 Alwa's Legacy
69% matchVery Positive87% of 611 reviews2020
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.4%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Platformer 14.4%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Exploration 10.7%
- #53 Isles of Sea and Sky
66% matchVery Positive93% of 1,404 reviews2024
Dev: Cicada Games
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 28.5%, Relaxing 23.7%, Casual 8.9%, Adventure 7.2%
- #54 She and the Light Bearer
70% matchVery Positive85% of 381 reviews2019
Dev: MojikenPub: Toge Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 18.3%, Cute 16.7%, Casual 16.2%, Family Friendly 12.5%, Story Rich 12.3%
- #55 Pieced Together
65% matchVery Positive99% of 99 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 36.6%, Wholesome 12.5% ★, Puzzle 11.1%, Relaxing 10%, Cute 7.6%
- #56 Potata: fairy flower
70% matchVery Positive81% of 90 reviews2019
Dev: Potata Company
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Adventure platformer about Potata's travel in fairy forest. Reveal all secrets and hidden treasures and don't forget to save the world.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.7%, Platformer 15.3%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Puzzle 9.6%, Cute 8.5%
- #57 Promenade
66% matchVery Positive95% of 847 reviews2024
Dev: Holy Cap
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Go on an adventure in a world packed with secrets helped by your friend, a poulp with many abilities. Explore, solve puzzles, wander across dungeons, blast through races and much more in this cute game inspired by the best 3D platformers
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.3%, Platformer 16.4%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Exploration 11.7%, Family Friendly 9.8%
- #58 Planet of Lana
65% matchVery Positive93% of 8,958 reviews2023
Dev: WishfullyPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.6%, 2D Platformer 18%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Platformer 14.4%, Puzzle 10.3%
- #59 Time on Frog Island
68% matchMixed69% of 352 reviews2022
Dev: Half Past YellowPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Cast away on an island paradise complete with a cast of friendly frogs. Enjoy sandbox island life and explore at your own pace, solving sticky situations for your new friends and trading your way to fixing your ship!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.5%, Platformer 15.4%, Exploration 13.9%, Relaxing 11.7%, Cute 10.6%