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: Dog 34.1% ★, Emotional 12.5%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Family Friendly 7.3%, Relaxing 6.8%

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 29.7% ★, Narration 18.1%, 1990's 11.6%, Emotional 9.4%, Hand-drawn 7.3%

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

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 31.3% ★, Emotional 12.3%, Hand-drawn 9%, Family Friendly 7.7%, Cute 6.7%

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

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: Dog 36% ★, Narration 17.3%, Family Friendly 7.4%, Story Rich 7.1%, Exploration 7%

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

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: Dog 35% ★, Narrative 19.1% ★, Hand-drawn 9.1%, Cute 6%, Puzzle 6%

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: Narration 17.7%, 1990's 17.5%, Point & Click 15.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.2%, Hand-drawn 12.3%

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 11.6%, Family Friendly 8.8%, Puzzle 8.6%

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 13.9%, 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 40.9% ★, 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.

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%, Exploration 25.6%, Cute 22.7%, Family Friendly 12.9%, Adventure 12.8%

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

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: Dog 29.5% ★, Point & Click 13.9%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Emotional 10.6%, Narration 9.2%

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

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 31.4% ★, Point & Click 20.5%, 1990's 16.1%, Exploration 7%, Cute 7%

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

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 19.9%, Hand-drawn 14.2%, Family Friendly 9.2%, Relaxing 8.9%, Puzzle 8.8%

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

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 15.5%, Puzzle 13.2%, Story Rich 11%

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

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 26.3%, Hand-drawn 20.8%, Narration 20%, Cute 9.9%, Exploration 8%

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 45.9%, Adventure 15.7%, 1990's 13.1%, Puzzle 7.2%, Story Rich 6.9%

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: Dog 42.1% ★, Emotional 14.9%, Story Rich 7.6%, Cute 7.4%, Exploration 6.8%

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

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 29% ★, Narration 11%, Point & Click 10.1%, Emotional 9.9%, Hand-drawn 8%

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

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: Dog 40.5% ★, Narration 17.9%, Point & Click 12%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Puzzle 6.2%

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

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: Dog 22% ★, Hand-drawn 14.3%, Family Friendly 8.7%, Cute 8.3%, Linear 7.6%

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: Dog 33.9% ★, Nostalgia 33.5% ★, Puzzle 5.8%, Cute 5.6%, Exploration 5.1%

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

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 18.7%, Cute 13.3%, Adventure 9.1%, Atmospheric 7.8%

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.

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: Narration 20.7%, Emotional 16.9%, Puzzle 12.2%, Family Friendly 9.4%, Cute 9.4%

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

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: Dog 33.6% ★, Emotional 12.9%, Point & Click 11.9%, Hand-drawn 11%, Puzzle 7.5%

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

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 13.9%, Exploration 12.8%, 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.

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: Dog 22.5% ★, Emotional 21.4%, Cute 13.9%, Point & Click 13.9%, Hand-drawn 10.2%

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 24.2%, Hand-drawn 18.9%, Puzzle 12.7%, Story Rich 10.7%, Atmospheric 10.5%

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

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: Dog 29.7% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.5%, Puzzle 7.9%, Family Friendly 7.7%, Exploration 7.5%

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

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 42.1% ★, Point & Click 12.7%, Family Friendly 7.2%, Linear 7.1%, Puzzle 6.8%

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

Why similar: Emotional 39.6%, Story Rich 38.9%, Adventure 8%, Linear 5.6%, 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 39.7%, Atmospheric 25.1%, 2.5D 19.3%, Adventure 12.7%, 2D 3.3%

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

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: Dog 21.5% ★, Narration 19.3%, Point & Click 16.8%, Emotional 14.2%, Story Rich 8.4%

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: Dog 35% ★, 1990's 22.6%, Emotional 16.1%, Story Rich 9.5%, Exploration 8%

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: Dog 31.6% ★, Narrative 20.3% ★, Emotional 11.4%, Family Friendly 6.2%, Story Rich 5.9%

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 17.4%, Point & Click 16.7%, Hand-drawn 15.3%, Family Friendly 11.1%, Story Rich 10.4%

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 21% ★, Point & Click 11.7%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Emotional 10%, Linear 9.6%

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 14.2%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Puzzle 8.5%, Story Rich 8.2%

Reunite with your best friends, unravel the secrets of a haunted house, and assist a cute little ghost in this heartwarming adventure where every puzzle brings you closer to the mysteries within.

Why similar: Narration 22.9%, Point & Click 20%, Linear 12.4%, Emotional 11.4%, Exploration 9.5%

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: Dog 28.2% ★, Point & Click 14.9%, Emotional 11.5%, Linear 9.6%, Hand-drawn 7.9%

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: Dog 53% ★, Narration 24.7%, Cute 11.7%, Adventure 6.6%, Atmospheric 4.1%

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 31.3% ★, 1990's 16.3%, Emotional 13.4%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Story Rich 7.3%

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: Narration 23.6%, Emotional 17%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Story Rich 10.4%, Linear 9.9%

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%, Cute 11.4%, Puzzle 11.3%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Linear 10.2%

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 23.6%, Hand-drawn 14.5%, Emotional 13.7%, Cute 13.7%, Adventure 8.1%

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 30.3%, Relaxing 17.5%, Puzzle 15.5%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Family Friendly 10.2%

Explore a surreal handcrafted world in Hidden Kitties Memories. Find lost souls of kitties and help them remember their favorite moments with their humans. Each discovery transforms the kitty and reveals its touching memory. Immerse yourself in this unique hidden object adventure.

Why similar: Point & Click 19.1%, Emotional 18.5%, Hand-drawn 18.3%, Cute 12%, Puzzle 8.9%

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: Dog 54.9% ★, Family Friendly 15.4%, Exploration 10.5%, Cute 8.8%, Relaxing 5.5%

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 25.6%, Emotional 15.2%, Point & Click 14.2%, 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: Narration 24.4%, Hand-drawn 18.9%, Point & Click 15.7%, Family Friendly 12.9%, Cute 12.8%

The Wild Case is a 2D first-person point-and-click adventure. In this story-focused adventure, players meet a cast of colorful characters, experience mysterious encounters, and solve puzzles to progress through the game.

Why similar: Point & Click 18%, Narration 17.7%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Linear 9.9%, Puzzle 8.6%

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 32.6%, Hand-drawn 22.2%, Exploration 11%, Cute 10.9%, Adventure 10.2%

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 32.6%, Cute 30.9%, Exploration 27.1%, Adventure 9.4%

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: Dog 33.7% ★, Point & Click 16.5%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Puzzle 8.4%, Relaxing 7.6%

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 26% ★, Emotional 11.8%, Exploration 10.3%, Puzzle 10.2%, Relaxing 8.9%

Slope City, 1993. Talking robots, ancient alien secrets, and a mysterious message from the past. Follow Elroy and Peggie through a portal to find Elroy's father, missing for 18 years. A heartfelt point & click adventure where the puzzles make sense and the story stays with you.

Why similar: Point & Click 22.7%, Narration 19.7%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Puzzle 11%, Exploration 9.5%

Explore a woollen world where stuffed animals once lived in peace. Search for hidden secrets and customize your character with different animal shapes to solve puzzles. An epic adventure with two very unlikely heroes and a story narrated in rhyme.

Why similar: Narration 27.3%, Story Rich 13.6%, Family Friendly 12.1%, Adventure 10.3%, Atmospheric 8.6%

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: Point & Click 29.1%, Hand-drawn 20.7%, Puzzle 14.9%, Family Friendly 11.3%, Story Rich 8.9%

Hibernation Day is a short dialog based adventure with cozy visuals. It's about family and the problems we face trying to keep it afloat.

Why similar: Narration 24.3%, Hand-drawn 18.9%, Linear 12.8%, Family Friendly 11.9%, Cute 11%

It's hard to be a kitten when you have such a clumsy owner! Yesterday she lost a lot of things in the park and now it's up to you to find them! Memories of that day can be helpful - you should remember where you've seen these things last and search there.

Why similar: Point & Click 21.9%, Cute 21.1%, Family Friendly 20.6%, Adventure 10.8%, Exploration 10.7%

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: Point & Click 25%, Hand-drawn 17.6%, Cute 10.5%, Family Friendly 9.9%, Relaxing 9%