- #1 Tiny Echo
97% matchVery Positive87% of 778 reviews2017
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Explore a lovingly crafted world with all its odd inhabitants as you experience the ethereal realm and deliver messages to the spirits. Make your mark in the wordless narrative - with a Tiny Echo.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 15.9%, Relaxing 14.2%, Cute 11.2%, Puzzle 9.2%, Point & Click 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: It shares a similar hand-drawn aesthetic and a quiet, non-verbal approach to puzzle-solving and exploration.
- #2 Slice of Sea
96% matchVery Positive91% of 596 reviews2021
Dev: Mateusz Skutnik
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Slice of Sea is a peaceful adventure and puzzle game. You play as Seaweed, a sea creature clearly out of their element. Explore desolate world of dust, all hand-drawn on paper in unique art style. Collect items, solve puzzles and lead Seaweed back home to the sea.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 19.9%, Hidden Object 13.8%, Lore-Rich 13.3%, Puzzle 12.6%, Exploration 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a stunning hand-drawn world and focuses on tactile, inventory-based puzzles in a serene environment.
- #3 When The Past Was Around
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,309 reviews2020
Dev: MojikenPub: Toge Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
When the Past was Around is an adventure point-and-click puzzle game about love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between.
Why similar: Hidden Object 14.5%, Relaxing 13.5%, Music 13.5%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Cute 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the same emotional, music-centric storytelling and gentle puzzle mechanics found in the seed game.
- #4 Carto
95% 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: Nature 17%, Hand-drawn 14.5%, Relaxing 12.9%, Cute 11.6%, Puzzle 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: The game features a unique, hand-drawn world and puzzle mechanics that reward exploration and curiosity.
- #5 GRIS
94% 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: Atmospheric 20%, Hand-drawn 18.9%, Relaxing 15.3%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Puzzle 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of atmospheric storytelling that uses color and sound to guide the player through a beautiful, emotional journey.
- #6 Sonority
94% 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: Music 35.2%, Puzzle 18.2%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Story Rich 10.7%, Exploration 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: It centers on music-based puzzles that require the player to interact with their environment to progress, much like the instrument-crafting in the seed.
- #7 A Short Hike
93% 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: Relaxing 26.1%, Nature 22.3%, Cute 16.9%, Exploration 13.3%, Adventure 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the relaxing, nature-focused exploration and cozy atmosphere of the seed game.
- #8 Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery
92% matchVery Positive94% of 7,446 reviews2021
Dev: Silver Lining StudioPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.
Why similar: Relaxing 13.9%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Hidden Object 13%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Puzzle 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Its beautiful hand-drawn art style and focus on artistic creation mirror the gentle, creative feel of the seed game.
- #9 Wind Peaks
91% 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: Hidden Object 14%, Nature 13.4%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Relaxing 11.6%, Puzzle 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a relaxing, hand-drawn hidden-object experience that rewards careful observation.
- #10 TOHU
91% 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: Relaxing 15.8%, Hand-drawn 15.7%, Cute 11.9%, Puzzle 10.5%, Point & Click 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, hand-drawn point-and-click adventure that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving in a whimsical world.
- #11 NAIAD
89% 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: Nature 22.2%, Cute 13.6%, Puzzle 13.4%, Relaxing 13%, Exploration 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A serene, nature-focused game that allows players to drift through beautiful environments at their own pace.
- #12 The Gardens Between
89% matchVery Positive94% of 2,728 reviews2018
Dev: The Voxel Agents
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.0 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: Relaxing 34.4%, Puzzle 20.6%, Atmospheric 18.5%, Story Rich 15.9%, Female Protagonist 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, atmospheric puzzle game that relies on environmental manipulation and emotional storytelling.
- #13 Even the Ocean
90% matchVery Positive86% of 279 reviews2016
Dev: Melos Han-TaniPub: Analgesic Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A story-rich 2D platformer where you'll delve into dangerous power plants and massive creatures, while uncovering the truth of your world. Explore towns and cities, and help a world thrown out of balance!
Why similar: Nature 32%, Hand-drawn 19.5%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Story Rich 10.3%, Adventure 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: It features a beautiful 2D world with a strong focus on nature, atmosphere, and a meaningful narrative.
- #14 Gorogoa
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 19,841 reviews2017
Dev: Buried SignalPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.
Why similar: Puzzle 28.2%, Hand-drawn 27.3%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Point & Click 7.7%, Casual 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique, hand-drawn puzzle experience where the player manipulates panels to uncover a deep, wordless narrative.
- #15 HipWitch
88% matchVery Positive93% of 144 reviews2022
Dev: Studio Hip Sword
Windows · Mac
HipWitch is a chill puzzle game that invites you to explore a beautiful nature reserve. Play as Prom, a young witch helping a cast of quirky characters. Use a variety of spells, and the power of 90s dial-up internet to solve the tasks ahead!
Why similar: Nature 22.4%, Hand-drawn 21.7%, Relaxing 12.1%, Exploration 7.9%, Story Rich 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, hand-drawn adventure that focuses on exploration and light puzzle-solving.
- #16 Unpacking
86% matchVery Positive93% of 39,045 reviews2021
Dev: Witch BeamPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.
Why similar: Relaxing 29.5%, Cute 14.8%, Puzzle 11.6%, Hidden Object 8.3%, Story Rich 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Like the seed game, it uses simple, tactile interactions with objects to tell a story without the need for dialogue.
- #17 Old Man's Journey
86% matchVery Positive87% of 4,136 reviews2017
Dev: Broken Rules
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, and hope. Interacting with the world around you, you'll shape the landscape to create the old man's path forward. Experience heartache and hope as you embark on a heartfelt journey through a sunkissed world.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 21.6%, Puzzle 15.1%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Point & Click 11.2%, Casual 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: It is a deeply atmospheric, narrative-driven game that uses environmental puzzles to tell a poignant story.
- #18 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: Nature 38.3%, Cute 12.9%, Exploration 10.7%, Casual 9%, Story Rich 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, nature-focused game that encourages observation and interaction with the environment.
- #19 Project Shoreline
84% matchVery Positive97% of 295 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: Nature 26.9%, Relaxing 19.5%, Cute 14.3%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Exploration 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, nature-focused adventure that encourages exploration and a relaxed pace.
- #20 Under Leaves
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 793 reviews2017
Dev: Circus Atos
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Journey into the forest, the jungle or the depths of the deep blue sea. Find chestnuts for the pigs, a caterpillar for the crocodile or a starfish one, two three. A color-filled hidden object game from the world of animals.
Why similar: Nature 19.7%, Hidden Object 14.9%, Relaxing 13%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Music 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: It is a relaxing, nature-themed hidden-object game that features beautiful, colorful art.
- #21 FAR: Lone Sails
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 25,500 reviews2018
Dev: Okomotive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?
Why similar: Nature 28.6%, Atmospheric 17.7%, Puzzle 16.5%, Exploration 12.2%, Story Rich 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the feeling of a solitary, atmospheric journey where maintaining your vehicle is central to the experience.
- #22 Beyond the Wall
83% matchVery Positive90% of 110 reviews2023
Dev: Rocking Toy
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Hand-drawn 20%, Relaxing 15.6%, Cute 13.5%, Point & Click 11.5%, Atmospheric 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D point-and-click adventure with a charming art style and a focus on solving environmental puzzles.
- #23 Florence
82% matchVery Positive93% of 15,716 reviews2020
Dev: MountainsPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Florence Yeoh feels a little... stuck. Her life is an endless routine of work, sleep, and spending too much time on social media. Then one day, she meets a cello player named Krish who changes everything about how she sees the world and herself.
Why similar: Music 25.5%, Cute 15.7%, Casual 11.9%, Story Rich 10.9%, Adventure 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A short, interactive experience that uses simple mechanics to convey a powerful, emotional story.
- #24 Puzzles For Clef
81% matchVery Positive83% of 143 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: Relaxing 17.7%, Puzzle 16.3%, Cute 13.6%, Exploration 12.6%, Music 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines exploration with puzzle-solving in a vibrant, hand-drawn world.
- #25 Broken Lens
79% matchVery Positive93% of 217 reviews2024
Dev: Team RUN
Windows · Mac · Linux
Broken Lens is a cozy game where you will discover the story of a little robot with a sight problem. Explore manifold cute environments at your own pace and investigate to understand what happened to them.Will you be able to uncover all the secrets? 🔍
Why similar: Hidden Object 13.9%, Nature 13.2%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Lore-Rich 11.1%, Relaxing 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, single-player exploration game that focuses on uncovering secrets in a quiet environment.
- #26 A Tale for Anna
81% 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: Hidden Object 15.7%, Hand-drawn 14.7%, Relaxing 13.9%, Cute 9.7%, Puzzle 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful, casual adventure game that relies on hidden-object mechanics and light puzzle-solving.
- #27 Sonata Theory
80% matchVery Positive93% of 74 reviews2021
Dev: Mayj Studios
Windows
2D/3D story-adventure game
Why similar: Hand-drawn 36.6%, Puzzle 19.7%, Exploration 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Nature 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: It features a hand-drawn aesthetic and a strong focus on music and interactive storytelling.
- #28 Spirit of the North
79% matchVery Positive84% of 6,281 reviews2020
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spirit of the North is a single-player 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. Play as an ordinary red fox whose story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox.
Why similar: Relaxing 23.9%, Adventure 16.7%, Puzzle 14.1%, Casual 13.9%, Exploration 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on atmospheric exploration and environmental storytelling through the eyes of a fox in a beautiful, natural setting.
- #29 Lake
78% matchVery Positive87% of 5,620 reviews2021
Dev: GamiousPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
It's 1986 - Meredith Weiss takes a break from her career in the big city to deliver mail in her hometown. How will she experience two weeks in beautiful Providence Oaks, with its iconic lake and quirky community? And what will she do next? It's up to you.
Why similar: Relaxing 42.3%, Atmospheric 17.3%, Story Rich 16.9%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Adventure 8%
Why You'll Like It: A slow-paced, relaxing game that emphasizes atmosphere and the quiet beauty of daily life in a natural setting.
- #30 Heartreasure: Stellar Journey
77% matchVery Positive100% of 94 reviews2025
Dev: asaha
Windows · Mac
Solve puzzles and hunt for hearts in an interactive picture book universe! Take a load off, with hand-drawn illustrations, adorable animations and gentle live-recorded piano music.
Why similar: Hidden Object 22.1%, Hand-drawn 15.1%, Puzzle 14.7%, Cute 11.1%, Relaxing 10.6%
- #31 NAIRI: Rising Tide
76% matchVery Positive100% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: HomeBearStudioPub: Hound Picked Games
Windows
Explore a lively oasis city filled with charming characters, forgotten ruins and ominous conspiracies in the second chapter of NAIRI, a narrative puzzle adventure about Nairi's perilous quest to save her family.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 15.7%, Relaxing 14.9%, Puzzle 11.1%, Cute 11%, Point & Click 8.9%
- #32 Light of Alariya
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 323 reviews2023
Dev: SMU Guildhall
Windows
Light of Alariya is an open-world, third-person, exploration puzzle game in which you traverse ancient alien temples and ruins to restore the power of the stars and awaken your sleeping civilization.
Why similar: Relaxing 22.3%, Puzzle 16.2%, Music 14.2%, Exploration 11.8%, Atmospheric 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: It features exploration and puzzle-solving in a beautiful, atmospheric world centered on sailing and discovery.
- #33 100 Hidden Kooky - Sand & Sun
76% matchVery Positive99% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: Roshan Nowshad
Windows · Mac
Find 100 hidden silly characters with unusual behaviours in the beach and an additional 100 sunscreen bottles to complete the game. Also play mini challenges to get help with your quest.
Why similar: Hidden Object 17.3%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Puzzle 12.8%, Point & Click 10.7%, Casual 10.5%
- #34 FIND ALL 7: Japan
74% matchVery Positive97% of 386 reviews2025
Dev: Very Very LITTLE Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Immerse yourself in an exciting adventure in Find All 7: Japan! You will have to explore the unique scenery of an ancient temple and a colorful summer festival. Look for hidden items and color this mysterious painted world.
Why similar: Hidden Object 23.7%, Hand-drawn 17.6%, Cute 8.5%, Casual 8.3%, Relaxing 8.1%
- #35 Out of Sight
77% matchVery Positive82% of 234 reviews2021
Dev: NinjaDuck Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Unwind while you play at your own pace exploring vibrant microcosms, in your search for hand-placed hidden objects, set to a chill lofi soundtrack.
Why similar: Hidden Object 19.2%, Relaxing 18.8%, Puzzle 11.6%, Nature 10%, Cute 9.8%
- #36 Dung Beetle Adventure
75% matchVery Positive93% of 80 reviews2023
Dev: Eight Bit Skyline
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short (and free) adventure game, where you are tasked with helping a hurt, hungry, but inventive dung beetle on its journey to find something to eat near the end of the mushroom season.
Why similar: Nature 18.4%, Relaxing 15%, Cute 12.9%, Puzzle 11.8%, Hand-drawn 10.4%
- #37 Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden
75% matchVery Positive90% of 1,527 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Take a deep breath and find your fiancée who went missing in the dark abyss of the ocean.
Why similar: Hidden Object 41.6%, Puzzle 14.9%, Point & Click 11.6%, Casual 8.4%, Adventure 7.1%
- #38 The Last Shores
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: Black Frog Studio
Windows
🌿 The Last Shores is a chill solar-punk adventure. Clean, explore, and uncover the secrets of a forgotten island while restoring its lost harmony. 🏝️✨
Why similar: Relaxing 26%, Cute 19.7%, Exploration 15.5%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Story Rich 9.5%
- #39 The Emerald Maiden: Symphony of Dreams
74% matchVery Positive85% of 510 reviews2016
Dev: Gogii GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Save your family from an ominous undersea facility!
Why similar: Hidden Object 38.6%, Point & Click 11.5%, Casual 11.2%, Puzzle 9.4%, Adventure 9.2%
- #40 Hidden Memory - Nature
73% matchVery Positive86% of 93 reviews2020
Dev: YAW Studios
Windows
Disconnect from the world and get in touch with nature with this beautiful and relaxing minimalist puzzle!
Why similar: Nature 18.5%, Hidden Object 18%, Relaxing 15.8%, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Puzzle 10.6%
- #41 44 Hidden Naomis
72% matchMixed68% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: NBDR Games
Windows
Embark on an enchanting journey to discover hidden Naomis scattered throughout meticulously crafted scenes. Can you find them all? This cozy hidden objects game challenges your attention to detail and perceptiveness. Capture the simple fun!
Why similar: Hidden Object 20.7%, Hand-drawn 16.9%, Relaxing 13.6%, Cute 11.9%, Point & Click 10.7%
- #42 Deep in the Woods
72% matchVery Positive81% of 81 reviews2024
Dev: Cotton Game
Windows · Mac
The Deep Forest tells a classical tale of searching for family. Players will experience the changing seasons throughout the game and explore enchanting scenes depicting each season.
Why similar: Nature 19.6%, Lore-Rich 16.9%, Hand-drawn 16.1%, Puzzle 11.1%, Cute 7.1%
- #43 Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure
70% 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: Nature 25.1%, Puzzle 15.6%, Relaxing 14.7%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Exploration 9.4%
- #44 Voices from the Sea
71% matchVery Positive93% of 1,262 reviews2015
Dev: Zeiva Inc
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 413.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Follow the story of a young boy, Cantus as he meets Maris, the mysterious girl by the sea - an experience that will change his life forever.
Why similar: Anime 28.9%, Cute 20.2%, Casual 14.1%, Adventure 11.3%, Indie 7%
- #45 Murmurs of the Mist
69% matchVery Positive88% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: Jenna YourstonePub: JamJam Studios
Windows
In this game, you’ll encounter puzzles which require you to use your environment in order to solve them. Take note of every detail, they can help you in uncovering Sofia’s story.
Why similar: Puzzle 25.2%, Story Rich 17.2%, Casual 17%, Cute 15.6%, Atmospheric 9.6%
- #46 Cloudy Valley
70% 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: Nature 26.4%, Relaxing 21.1%, Cute 16.1%, Exploration 11.8%, Adventure 7.4%
- #47 Sono
71% matchVery Positive90% of 439 reviews2020
Dev: ChillSwitch GamesPub: Dead Thread Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sono is a 2D exploration game where players effortlessly glide through an abstract microcosm collecting lost fragments of sound.
Why similar: Relaxing 29.9%, Casual 18.6%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Adventure 13.3%, Exploration 12.8%
- #48 Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 9,798 reviews2025
Dev: Nestopi Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 12.4 hrsMean: 47.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story" is a sound novel game where you work alongside Satone, a girl who loves writing stories. Customize lo-fi music, ambient sounds, and landscapes to create a focused environment. As you deepen your bond with Satone, you may discover a special connection with her.
Why similar: Relaxing 28%, Cute 15%, Atmospheric 14.1%, Point & Click 9.9%, Casual 8.6%
- #49 She and the Light Bearer
71% 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: Hand-drawn 19.6%, Relaxing 15.4%, Casual 12.1%, Cute 10.9%, Adventure 10.7%
- #50 Resette's Prescription ~Book of memory, Swaying scale~
73% matchVery Positive80% of 55 reviews2016
Dev: Liz-ArtsPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
"Resette's Prescription" is a 2D point-and-click adventure in which you guide Resette, a girl who can enter peoples' hearts, through the story by clicking onscreen, obtaining items, solving puzzles, and activating gadgets.
Why similar: Puzzle 28.1%, Point & Click 21.9%, Casual 15.7%, Anime 9.3%, Indie 9.2%
- #51 Paper Trail
67% 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: Nature 27.2%, Puzzle 13.8%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Relaxing 8.4%
- #52 Bubumbu
67% matchVery Positive96% of 98 reviews2025
Dev: An Otter Team
Windows · Mac
Bubumbu is a short and wholesome puzzle game in which you get to help lost objects find their way back to where they belong, while exploring fully hand-drawn worlds full of quirky characters!
Why similar: Hidden Object 21.2%, Hand-drawn 19.7%, Relaxing 13.2%, Puzzle 12.7%, Cute 11.7%
- #53 Seashell
68% matchVery Positive97% of 148 reviews2022
Dev: High Tea Frog
Windows
Relax, make time for yourself and collect unique and beautiful gifts from the sea. Examine seashells while learning all about them in this short, experimental game about our favourite place to unwind.
Why similar: Nature 40.4%, Relaxing 27.5%, Atmospheric 14.4%, Casual 7.3%, Point & Click 5.8%
- #54 My Jigsaw Adventures - Roads of Life
69% matchVery Positive96% of 68 reviews2020
Dev: CCS
Windows · Mac · Linux
Jump into an adventure and travel through fabulous hand-painted jigsaw puzzles! Play the way you want using different number of pieces, shapes and helpers.
Why similar: Casual 22.5%, Relaxing 21.5%, Puzzle 15.9%, Indie 11.6%, Atmospheric 11.4%
- #55 Tiny Tales: Heart of the Forest
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 243 reviews2017
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Become the Hero of Brie!
Why similar: Hidden Object 30.4%, Casual 15.2%, Adventure 12.7%, Puzzle 10%, Point & Click 8.3%
- #56 Oscuro Blossom's Glow
66% 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: Nature 16.8%, Hand-drawn 16%, Puzzle 12.1%, Relaxing 11.8%, Cute 10.4%
- #57 Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone
68% matchVery Positive89% of 376 reviews2016
Dev: Organic 2 Digital StudioPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Find the Philosopher's Stone!
Why similar: Hidden Object 35.8%, Puzzle 12.4%, Casual 11.2%, Point & Click 10.4%, Adventure 10.2%
- #58 Rocco's Island: Ring to End the Pain
67% matchVery Positive89% of 98 reviews2022
Dev: Cogoo
Windows · Mac
Join Evelyn on her quest to save a mysterious island in a puzzle-based atmospheric adventure with a story that spans across 30,000 years of time. Interact with fantastic characters to learn past secrets and transform the Four Elements’ kingdoms, leading up to an epic finale with shocking reveals.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 17.4%, Hidden Object 12.8%, Puzzle 11.8%, Point & Click 10.2%, Exploration 9.7%
- #59 Finding Hannah
67% matchVery Positive88% of 64 reviews2023
Dev: Fein Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Finding Hannah is a relaxing puzzle game about a woman navigating a midlife crisis. Hannah’s got it all: a well-paying job, a fancy coffee machine, and a comfortable life – so why isn’t she happy? Lead her on a journey of self-discovery as you explore beautiful scenes and find hidden objects.
Why similar: Hidden Object 23.8%, Relaxing 13.3%, Puzzle 13.1%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Point & Click 8.1%
- #60 Return to Mysterious Island
69% matchVery Positive84% of 456 reviews2014
Dev: Kheops StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Join intrepid sailor and recent island castaway Mina as she explores the hidden secrets within the Jules Verne classic inspired Mysterious Island. Gather key articles left from the island’s previous inhabitants and combine them in unique and interesting ways to stay alive and stay hopeful for rescue.
Why similar: Point & Click 24.3%, Puzzle 24.1%, Adventure 20.8%, Casual 15.1%, Female Protagonist 8%