Games Like SANYA

Save a puppy and embark on a heartwarming, hand-drawn adventure together. Journey to the heart of an enchanted forest, solving puzzles and avoiding hunters to protect your newfound friend.

Why similar: Dogs 43.5% ★, Emotional 10.5%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Family Friendly 6.3%, Relaxing 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the emotional bond between a child and their animal companion in a beautifully hand-drawn, wholesome world.

Revisit and repeat the final moments of China's turn of the century in this narrative puzzle adventure. Play a 6th-grade student and greet classmates, explore secrets, play mini-4WD, or just wander around town. Make your choices to create a perfect day for everyone!

Why similar: Nostalgia 33.6% ★, 1990's 13.1%, Emotional 10.4%, Hand-drawn 8.2%, Multiple Endings 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Set in the 1990s, this narrative adventure captures the specific nostalgia of childhood summers and small-town life.

A lost soul and his dog set out on an otherworldly trek through the afterlife in this wholesome, non-linear adventure game. Pass into the world beyond, perform acts of kindness for other souls, and mend mistakes from a forgotten past life - all with a very good boy by your side!

Why similar: Dogs 52.8% ★, Emotional 7.3%, Multiple Endings 6%, Family Friendly 5.4%, Story Rich 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A touching narrative adventure about a boy and his dog that explores themes of friendship and emotional growth.

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: Narrative 31.1% ★, Emotional 12.2%, Hand-drawn 9.1%, Family Friendly 7.7%, Cute 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It shares a deep focus on childhood memories and narrative exploration through a stunning, painterly art style.

After being discharged from the army and starting to write novels, Nico embarks on a trip to the world with the roar of a train, encountering all kinds of people and events on the way, and experiencing the new world after the war, and the real purpose of Nico's trip gradually emerges ......

Why similar: Dogs 48.5% ★, Narrative 15% ★, Hand-drawn 7.2%, Puzzle 4.8%, Cute 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This cozy adventure features a dog companion and a charming, colorful world that emphasizes exploration and storytelling.

This is a dramatic deep social point&click adventure about tough childhood and self-sacrifice.

Why similar: 1990's 21.3%, Point & Click 19%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.1%, Hand-drawn 14.9%, Puzzle 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure that directly taps into the 1990s aesthetic and atmosphere found in SANYA.

Boxville is an adventure puzzle game about speechless cans living in the city of boxes and drawing doodles on cardboards to tell the stories. Made in Ukraine.

Why similar: Point & Click 17.7%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Emotional 11.5%, Family Friendly 8.9%, Puzzle 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn point-and-click puzzle game that relies on visual storytelling rather than text to convey its narrative.

Save a peaceful world from being annihilated by machines in this oldschool point&click tale, inspired by classic animated movies and adventure games of the 90s.

Why similar: Nostalgia 41.3% ★, Point & Click 13.8%, 1990's 13.6%, Cute 6.2%, Family Friendly 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style point-and-click adventure that leans heavily into nostalgic pixel art and charming storytelling.

NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.

Why similar: Narrative 40.6% ★, Hand-drawn 16.6%, Story Rich 12.4%, Exploration 9.6%, Atmospheric 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It masterfully captures the feeling of returning to a small town and the complex, nostalgic emotions of growing up.

Papetura is a short atmospheric adventure game, with unique world handmade entirely out of paper, and beautiful fragile music. It tells the story of two little creatures whose house is in danger of being burned down.

Why similar: Point & Click 20%, Hand-drawn 14.3%, Family Friendly 9.2%, Puzzle 9%, Relaxing 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its unique paper-crafted aesthetic and atmospheric puzzle-solving provide a deeply immersive and relaxing experience.

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 25.8%, Exploration 25.7%, Cute 22.5%, Family Friendly 13.2%, Adventure 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game evokes the same sense of childhood wonder and gentle exploration in a small, self-contained world.

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 22.9%, Point & Click 17.9%, Cute 15.6%, Puzzle 13.3%, Story Rich 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A meditative experience that uses environmental storytelling to explore the nostalgia of different stages of life.

Button City is a cozy narrative adventure game about a fox and his friends banding together to save their local arcade! Explore a diorama world, play exciting arcade games, complete quirky quests and meet cute animal friends.

Why similar: Narrative 31.1% ★, Point & Click 20.6%, 1990's 16.2%, Cute 7.1%, Exploration 7%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven adventure that focuses on friendship and childhood hobbies with a distinct, colorful visual style.

Step into a touching and whimsical universe. With Charlie and Lily, find lost puppies, solve fun puzzles, meet fascinating characters, and collect delightful stickers! A storybook-style game about friendship and courage, suitable for all ages.

Why similar: Dogs 29.8% ★, Point & Click 13.9%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Emotional 10.4%, Narrative 9% ★

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical point-and-click adventure that features hand-drawn art and a focus on childhood curiosity.

Zniw Adventure is a hand-drawn point and click adventure game with a strong 90's vibe and cartoon animations. Play as Zniw - a yellow female dinosaur who is on a mission to find the ultimate gift for her mother's hatchday!

Why similar: Point & Click 32.8%, Hand-drawn 26%, Cute 12.4%, Exploration 10%, Adventure 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, hand-drawn point-and-click adventure that feels like a classic cartoon brought to life.

Lose yourself in a tale of magic and wonder, where anything is possible and where nothing is quite as it seems: join young Jerry and follow a peculiar white rabbit to the wondrous realm of Mousewood, a land where critters can speak and where mystery abounds.

Why similar: Point & Click 45.8%, Adventure 15.8%, 1990's 13.1%, Puzzle 7.2%, Story Rich 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical point-and-click adventure that centers on a young boy's journey into a magical, wonder-filled world.

"There is a saying that when you depart from this world, the dog who went ahead will warmly welcome you." While spending time in dog heaven, Bong-gu the Welsh Corgi suddenly catches his dad's scent. Now, he embarks on a journey to meet his dad. Will Bong-gu be able to see his dad again?

Why similar: Dogs 59.5% ★, Emotional 10.3%, Story Rich 5.4%, Cute 5.2%, Exploration 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich adventure centered entirely on the emotional bond between a child and their puppy.

A point&click indie game with a very special narrative style. This game is inspired by the author's childhood and tells a story about Love, Growth, Dreams, and Reality. It integrates different types of gameplay into sentimental and interesting stories.

Why similar: Dogs 50.5% ★, Point & Click 11.4%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.8%, Puzzle 6%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy adventure that features a dog companion and a hand-drawn, storybook-like aesthetic.

Uncover Grandma Rose’s extraordinary stories along with Amelia, all hidden in multiple cozy puzzles spread around the world. Dive into globetrotter adventures, discover granny’s treasures, and relax along the way.

Why similar: Dogs 50.7% ★, Emotional 9.5%, Point & Click 8.9%, Hand-drawn 8.2%, Puzzle 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, puzzle-oriented game that focuses on the emotional connections between family members.

Santa has been kidnapped and Holidays are at stake. Watch Over Christmas is a unique Christmassy game that tells the story of a 12-year-old boy, Cisco, who is called upon to save everyone’s most beloved holiday. Believe in the Magic and save Santa!

Why similar: Nostalgia 32.7% ★, Point & Click 11.3%, Emotional 11%, Hand-drawn 9%, Family Friendly 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A family-friendly point-and-click adventure that emphasizes atmosphere and emotional storytelling.

Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.4%, Story Rich 18.6%, Cute 13.3%, Adventure 9.2%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a dark yet poignant look at the world through the eyes of a child, focusing on narrative choices.

Stars in the Trash brings the magic of animated movie classics into a narrative-driven platformer that combines action, exploration and puzzles. Tired of feeling trapped at home, Moka, a spoiled cat decides to run away and seek adventure. Explore, make friends, fight, and escape from the kennelman.

Why similar: Dogs 23.3% ★, Hand-drawn 14.2%, Family Friendly 8.6%, Cute 8.2%, Linear 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure that focuses on the perspective of an animal navigating a human world.

A spooky trick-or-treat adventure about a mischievous puppy on a mission to score the evening's best candy. Create your costume, explore the neighborhood, and help your friends track down a menacing monster to save Halloween.

Why similar: Dogs 50% ★, Nostalgia 25.3% ★, Puzzle 4.4%, Cute 4.2%, Exploration 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, dog-focused adventure that prioritizes comedy and lighthearted exploration.

The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.

Why similar: Emotional 21.1%, Puzzle 15.7%, Cute 11.9%, Family Friendly 11.9%, Relaxing 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, puzzle-filled journey that centers on themes of hope, loss, and finding one's way home.

Percy’s on a quest to find his missing relatives, and he needs your help! Join him and his beloved dog Drayton as they adventure through a series of unusual islands, solve puzzles to uncover valuable treasure, and bring to light the foreboding family secret buried beneath it all.

Why similar: Dogs 27.7% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.4%, Multiple Endings 8.1%, Puzzle 7.3%, Family Friendly 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative adventure that combines exploration and puzzle-solving with a focus on a boy and his loyal dog.

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: Point & Click 17.5%, Hand-drawn 16.5%, Family Friendly 12.4%, Story Rich 10.2%, Emotional 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A heartfelt narrative game that uses puzzles to tell a story about life, regret, and the passage of time.

Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?

Why similar: Point & Click 32.9%, Puzzle 14%, Exploration 12.6%, Story Rich 11.9%, Hand-drawn 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, character-driven point-and-click mystery with a vibrant art style and excellent voice acting.

The Heroes Around Me tells a story of a family of 3: the hard-working and quiet father – Nan, his daughter Lili, and their pet dog Sesame. Players will experience the harshness and warmth in the simpler time of the 1990s, where lots of stories are untold.

Why similar: Dogs 52.3% ★, 1990's 16.7%, Emotional 11.7%, Story Rich 6.9%, Exploration 5.9%

A top-down 2D story-driven adventure game inspired by real-life events. Traverse and experience the life of a formerly homeless man through an interview of how he regained his sense of self by telling his past to a stray dog. Set in Bangkok, Thailand 2017.

Why similar: Dogs 35.4% ★, Emotional 16.3%, Story Rich 9.3%, Multiple Endings 7.9%, Exploration 7.5%

A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.

Why similar: Emotional 39.3%, Story Rich 39%, Adventure 8.2%, Linear 5.7%, 2D 4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic narrative-driven game that focuses on the power of memory and the emotional weight of a life well-lived.

Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. You are Alex, and you’ve just brought your new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight island party gone horribly wrong.

Why similar: Story Rich 32.4%, Atmospheric 20.5%, Multiple Endings 18.1%, 2.5D 15.9%, Adventure 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the specific social dynamics and nostalgic tension of youth in a small-town setting.

Anxiety Puppy is a 2D interactive narrative game that focuses on anxiety. In the game, anxiety is personified as a little puppy. Players will explore its story and try to coexist with it. Go find its traces and give it a hug.

Why similar: Dogs 23.6% ★, Emotional 20.9%, Cute 13.8%, Point & Click 13.7%, Hand-drawn 10.1%

Drag toys from the shelves and drop them on the table to create a shadow play in this cozy puzzle game. As the shadows unfold, immerse yourself in a heartwarming story full of nostalgia from the 90s and blur the lines between fantasy and reality.

Why similar: Nostalgia 42.2% ★, Point & Click 12.7%, Family Friendly 7.2%, Linear 7%, Puzzle 6.9%

Find over 500 hidden dogs and items across 15 levels - all set in a charming English countryside village! Help Labby find his friends for a special mission in this cozy, hand-drawn hidden object adventure.

Why similar: Dogs 38.4% ★, Point & Click 14.9%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Puzzle 7.6%, Family Friendly 7.6%

Embark on a journey with four adorable explorers! Uncover all the secrets of a post-apocalyptic world, meet the future inhabitants of Earth and enjoy plenty of Easter eggs. Your choices will shape the game's ending, so choose wisely! Or try a second playthrough to catch all the fun moments!

Why similar: Dogs 57.4% ★, Narrative 22.1% ★, Cute 5.5%, Family Friendly 4.5%, Atmospheric 3.4%

Play as a border collie and restore color to your human’s world in an atmospheric journey through the northern isles of Scotland. Explore land and sea, uncover hidden paths, herd animals and free wildlife to bring color back to her world, while revealing an emotional story about saying farewell.

Why similar: Dogs 42.1% ★, Narrative 17% ★, Emotional 9.6%, Family Friendly 5.3%, Story Rich 5%

Torn Away is an award winning interactive story with a unique blend of adventure games, side-scrollers, and cinematic first-person levels. Help little Asya find her way home in the middle of war.

Why similar: Emotional 17.2%, Point & Click 16.7%, Hand-drawn 15.3%, Family Friendly 11.2%, Story Rich 10.4%

Single-player puzzle adventure with a beautiful, distinctive art style and a genuinely emotional story. As a lonely dog wandering the afterlife searching for his dead master, 'Don't Disturb' explores traditional Asian views on death and the underworld.

Why similar: Dogs 27% ★, Point & Click 13.5%, Emotional 10.3%, Linear 8.7%, Multiple Endings 8%

First loves. Family issues. Yokai. 'Last Time I Saw You' is a coming-of-age adventure set in 1980s Japan. Explore a haunted forest hiding a terrible secret, and interact with a vast cast of friendly and deceitful characters in this beautifully hand-drawn story with some light action elements.

Why similar: Narrative 31.1% ★, 1990's 16.4%, Emotional 13.3%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Story Rich 7.3%

Snow Cone Serenade is a short and sweet liminal adventure. Choose your mood and roll the dice to succeed or fail in spicy situations. Enter a cursed snow world to save your sick dog, Jedediah. Unravel a mind-bending mystery to face your innermost fears.

Why similar: Dogs 27% ★, Point & Click 20.8%, Emotional 17.3%, Story Rich 10.3%, Exploration 7%

Leila is a heartfelt, hand-animated narrative game about the small yet significant struggles we all face. Solve story-driven puzzles, relive fragile memories, and discover a deeply personal journey that may feel more familiar than you expect.

Why similar: Narrative 23.7% ★, Point & Click 13.2%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, 1990's 11%, Emotional 10.6%

Milo and the Magpies is a point-and-click, hidden object game following the story of a little cat named Milo who is trying to find his way home after getting turned around by an unfortunate encounter with some pesky magpies.

Why similar: Point & Click 32.5%, Hand-drawn 22.1%, Exploration 11%, Cute 10.9%, Adventure 10.3%

Forgotten Fields is a game about yearning and nostalgia. Play as Sid - a struggling writer who travels back to his childhood home one last time before it's sold off. Visit old friends, relive memories and play through sections of Sid's book in this warm game about the passage of time.

Why similar: Narrative 33.6% ★, Nostalgia 25% ★, Emotional 10.6%, Story Rich 7.4%, Multiple Endings 7.1%

In this moving and whimsical adventure game, explore Asfalia, a magical world threatened by a volcano. Join Charlie as you meet amazing characters, solve fun puzzles, and collect beautiful stickers along the way! A captivating story-driven game suitable for all ages.

Why similar: Narrative 20.8% ★, Point & Click 11.7%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Emotional 10%, Linear 9.6%

«The Guardian of Nature» is a hand-drawn, size-changing adventure. Embark on a magical journey with botanist Henry, use your size-changing ability to explore nature in big and small and solve solarpunk puzzles to put nature back in order.

Why similar: Point & Click 22.6%, Hand-drawn 14.3%, Puzzle 12.1%, Linear 10.3%, Family Friendly 8.1%

Softie is a short creepy (but cute!) point-and-click adventure game. Take on the role of a cuddly teddy bear trying to find their lost owner in a peculiar house.

Why similar: Point & Click 23.7%, Hand-drawn 14.5%, Cute 13.7%, Emotional 13.5%, Adventure 8.2%

Welcome to Cozy Town, where every day is International Cat Day! Be part of a village community where every stray is respected, loved and fed. Explore the charming streets and alleys to discover all the stray cats in this hidden-object game.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.2%, Relaxing 17.3%, Puzzle 15.6%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Family Friendly 10.3%

Poco is the story of the world's smallest clown, who is banished from the circus and finds themself in a mysterious undergrowth full of lost and broken things. Explore, meet strange creatures, solve puzzles, and help Poco return to the circus in this charming 2D/3D hybrid point-and-click adventure.

Why similar: 2.5D 19.9%, Point & Click 18%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Puzzle 8.6%, Story Rich 8.2%

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: Point & Click 21.2%, Puzzle 11.4%, Cute 11.4%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Linear 10.2%

A small puppy will have to fight with their fears and find all the positive memories, personified by soft toys, in completely different locations. Beautiful graphics, pleasant sounds, and interesting performance. Just relax and feel the atmosphere of adventure.

Why similar: Cute 52.1%, Adventure 29.7%, Atmospheric 18.3%

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: Point & Click 17.4%, Emotional 14%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Puzzle 8.6%, Story Rich 8.2%

Get ready for a pawsome puppy adventure in Little Friends: Puppy Island! Discover exciting locations, dig up hidden treasures, build and expand your holiday resort, and meet plenty of lovable little friends to care for on your very own un-paw-gettable, tropical island adventure!

Why similar: Dogs 55.3% ★, Family Friendly 15.3%, Exploration 10.3%, Cute 8.7%, Relaxing 5.4%

Prologue chapter of A Space For The Unbound, an upcoming slice-of-life adventure game with beautiful pixelart set in the late 90s rural Indonesia that tells a story about overcoming anxiety, depression, and the relationship between a boy and a girl with supernatural powers

Why similar: 1990's 25.7%, Emotional 15.1%, Point & Click 14.3%, Story Rich 9.5%, Relaxing 9.3%

Discover "Kittynawa", where hidden kitties, quests, and puzzles await in a highly interactive, hand-drawn world. Choose your path, interact with everything, and uncover secrets in this enchanting adventure. Your curiosity is the key!

Why similar: Hand-drawn 24.9%, Point & Click 20.7%, Family Friendly 17.2%, Cute 16.9%, Puzzle 13.5%

Night Reverie is a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures living in the house as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.

Why similar: Narrative 25.7% ★, Emotional 11.7%, Puzzle 10.4%, Exploration 10.4%, Relaxing 8.9%

You're a curious little kitty with a big personality, on an adventure to find your way back home. Explore the city, make new friends with stray animals, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn't that what cats do best?

Why similar: Family Friendly 32.7%, Cute 30.8%, Exploration 27.1%, Adventure 9.4%

Samorost 2 tells a surreal story of a space gnome whose dog just got kidnapped by mischievous aliens. Set out on a short expedition to rescue the pup, deal with curious strangers and relax to the soothing music by Tomáš "Floex" Dvořák.

Why similar: Dogs 51.1% ★, Point & Click 14.2%, Hand-drawn 8.2%, Exploration 6%, Puzzle 5.6%

'Woolly boy and the Circus' is a hand-painted style puzzle game. The game mainly tells the story of the protagonist, Our woolly boy, who is trapped in the "Big Pineapple Circus" and searching for a way out.

Why similar: Dogs 41.7% ★, Point & Click 16.3%, Hand-drawn 12%, Puzzle 8.3%, Story Rich 7.1%

A pidgeon-doctor in a small town. A broken healthcare system. A heartfelt narrative game. Fall of Porcupine tells an emotional story about a young doctor who struggles to find his place. Accompany Finley in a lovingly illustrated world and uncover the darkest secrets of Porcupine.

Why similar: Emotional 22%, Hand-drawn 16.7%, Story Rich 13.6%, Linear 12.9%, Cute 12.4%

A narrative adventure about the momentum and whiplash of young adulthood. Explore the big city through 18-year-old Mara's eyes. Collect items, nurture ideas, and experience complex relationships while attempting to find your place in the world.

Why similar: Narrative 34.3% ★, Point & Click 19.4%, Emotional 16.3%, Story Rich 9%, Cute 8.6%