- #1 Ori and the Will of the Wisps
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 145,185 reviews2020
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24.5%, Beautiful 18.4% ★, Platformer 17%, Metroidvania 16.7%, Adventure 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a breathtakingly beautiful world with fluid platforming and a deep, atmospheric narrative that resonates with the feel of the seed game.
- #2 Hoa
96% matchVery Positive89% of 3,096 reviews2021
Dev: Skrollcat StudioPub: PM Studios, inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Hoa is a beautiful puzzle-platforming game that features breathtaking hand-painted art, lovely music, and a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 21.3%, Platformer 20.1%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Cute 11.5%, Puzzle Platformer 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares a similar hand-drawn aesthetic and a serene, puzzle-platforming focus set in a magical natural world.
- #3 Neva
95% matchVery Positive94% of 10,233 reviews2024
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.
Why similar: Platformer 22.3%, Beautiful 15.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Puzzle Platformer 11.5%, Adventure 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on a poignant bond between characters within a beautiful, nature-dominated world, mirroring the emotional depth of the seed game.
- #4 Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 70,968 reviews2016
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.4%, Platformer 19.6%, Metroidvania 18.4%, Atmospheric 8.2%, Adventure 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in atmospheric platforming that emphasizes exploration and a lush, magical environment.
- #5 Planet of Lana
94% matchVery Positive93% of 10,087 reviews2023
Dev: WishfullyPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 21.6%, Platformer 19.7%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Side Scroller 8%, Atmospheric 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This cinematic puzzle-platformer features hand-painted visuals and a strong emphasis on environmental interaction and nature.
- #6 RiME
94% matchVery Positive90% of 5,178 reviews2017
Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Grey Box
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 40.2%, Adventure 14.1%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Puzzle 11.4%, Fantasy 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a similarly atmospheric, puzzle-heavy experience that relies on exploration and a beautiful, wordless narrative.
- #7 GRIS
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 95,393 reviews2018
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Great Soundtrack 26.5%, Beautiful 24.4% ★, Platformer 10.3%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Hand-drawn 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: An emotionally resonant platformer that uses color and art to convey its narrative, much like the seasonal shifts in the seed game.
- #8 Spirit of the North
92% matchVery Positive84% of 6,465 reviews2020
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.3 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: Foxes 61.9% ★, Adventure 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, Indie 5.6%, Beautiful 5.3% ★
Why You'll Like It: Players explore a stunning landscape as a fox, focusing on nature-based discovery and atmospheric storytelling.
- #9 Unravel
91% matchVery Positive91% of 5,518 reviews2020
Dev: Coldwood InteractivePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Unravel is a physics-based puzzle platformer. Yarny, a character made from a single thread of yarn, must embark on a larger than life adventure.
Why similar: Platformer 20.4%, Puzzle Platformer 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Adventure 11.8%, Puzzle 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: This physics-based puzzle-platformer captures the beauty of nature through the eyes of a small creature navigating the world.
- #10 Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)
91% matchVery Positive81% of 8,664 reviews2014
Dev: Upper One GamesPub: E-Line Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Experience the epic journey of Nuna and Fox as they search for the source of an eternal blizzard that threatens the survival of everything they have ever known.
Why similar: Foxes 25.7% ★, Platformer 21.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Puzzle Platformer 10.2%, Atmospheric 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric platformer that weaves indigenous folklore into its gameplay, emphasizing the connection between nature and story.
- #11 Candle
90% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,178 reviews2016
Dev: Teku StudiosPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Candle is an adventure with challenging puzzles. Play as Teku, a young novice on a dangerous journey to rescue his tribe's shaman from the evil tribe of the Wakcha. But the way is littered with sinister traps and difficult obstacles.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 19.8%, Hand-drawn 19.2%, Puzzle Platformer 18.2%, Adventure 11.2%, Platformer 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-platformer is famous for its unique hand-drawn art style and environmental puzzles that require careful observation.
- #12 The First Tree
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,820 reviews2017
Dev: David Wehle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A beautiful, 3rd-person exploration game centered around two parallel stories: a fox trying to find her missing family, and a son reconnecting with his estranged father in Alaska. Uncover artifacts from the son's life as he becomes intertwined in the fox’s journey towards The First Tree.
Why similar: Foxes 54.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Adventure 7.5%, Indie 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A short, emotional exploration game that focuses on the beauty of nature and the connection between life and loss.
- #13 LostWinds
89% matchVery Positive81% of 748 reviews2016
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Wield the awesome powers of Enril the wind spirit to guide and protect young Toku through this unique platform adventure.
Why similar: Platformer 29.7%, Adventure 17.3%, Puzzle Platformer 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Metroidvania 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: Players manipulate the wind to solve puzzles and traverse a beautiful, magical world in this classic platformer.
- #14 Fe
88% matchMostly Positive78% of 929 reviews2020
Dev: ZoinkPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Run, climb and glide your way through a dark Nordic forest and explore its living, breathing ecosystem filled with secrets and mystical creatures. Become Fe and discover a world that you will never want to leave.
Why similar: Puzzle 20.2%, Fantasy 19.2%, Atmospheric 18.1%, Adventure 15.7%, Beautiful 14.8% ★
Why You'll Like It: A game centered on interacting with a mysterious forest and its creatures through song, sharing the nature-focused theme of the seed game.
- #15 Child of Light
87% matchVery Positive91% of 13,454 reviews2014
Dev: Ubisoft MontréalPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.4%, Platformer 18.4%, Beautiful 8.8% ★, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Fantasy 8%
Why You'll Like It: The game features a distinct hand-drawn art style and a magical, fairy-tale atmosphere that complements the aesthetic of the seed game.
- #16 Hue
86% matchVery Positive92% of 11,289 reviews2016
Dev: Fiddlesticks GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Hue is a vibrant, award-winning puzzle-adventure, where you alter the world by changing its background colour.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 21.8%, Puzzle Platformer 20.9%, Platformer 20.1%, Adventure 8.9%, Puzzle 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-platformer uses color-shifting mechanics to solve environmental challenges, similar to the season-shifting mechanic in the seed game.
- #17 FEZ
86% matchVery Positive93% of 16,170 reviews2013
Dev: Polytron CorporationPub: Trapdoor
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.
Why similar: Platformer 33.2%, Great Soundtrack 24.5%, Puzzle 9.7%, Puzzle Platformer 8%, Indie 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A perspective-shifting puzzle-platformer that rewards exploration and curiosity within a charming, stylized world.
- #18 Unravel Two
85% matchMostly Positive78% of 8,953 reviews2020
Dev: Coldwood InteractivePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
When you cut ties to the past, new bonds form. Build relationships with other Yarnys in local co-op or as a single player, fostering friendship and support as you journey together.
Why similar: Platformer 22.5%, Puzzle 18.8%, Puzzle Platformer 16.7%, Adventure 15.8%, Cute 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: It builds on the original's nature-themed physics puzzles with a focus on cooperation and beautiful, organic environments.
- #19 Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
84% matchVery Positive89% of 14,200 reviews2019
Dev: Frozenbyte
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The best-selling Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D! Join three iconic heroes as they set off on a quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes to save the world from the Nightmare Prince’s shadows.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.5%, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Platformer 16.4%, Beautiful 15.7% ★, Adventure 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This magical puzzle-platformer offers lush, vibrant environments and clever mechanics that reward creative thinking.
- #20 Teslagrad
84% matchVery Positive84% of 2,467 reviews2013
Dev: Rain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A journey begins... A treacherous tower... Unravel its mysteries!Discover the secrets kept in the long abandoned Tesla Tower!Magnetism and other electromagnetic powers will help you explore a non-linear world of beautiful hand-drawn environments, in a steampunk-inspired vision of old Europe.
Why similar: Platformer 31.2%, Metroidvania 17.7%, Puzzle Platformer 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Puzzle 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D puzzle-platformer that uses electromagnetic mechanics to navigate a beautifully hand-drawn world.
- #21 Dust: An Elysian Tail
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 19,024 reviews2013
Dev: Humble Hearts LLCPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.
Why similar: Platformer 25.7%, Metroidvania 21.7%, Great Soundtrack 19.3%, Adventure 6.7%, Beautiful 6.2% ★
Why You'll Like It: This action-platformer features gorgeous hand-drawn art and a heartfelt story set in a vibrant fantasy world.
- #22 Omno
81% matchVery Positive92% of 2,763 reviews2021
Dev: Studio InkyfoxPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.7%, Platformer 24.1%, Cute 11.1%, Adventure 9.6%, Atmospheric 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric puzzle-platformer takes players on a journey through ancient, nature-filled lands with a focus on movement and discovery.
- #23 Nihilumbra
82% matchVery Positive88% of 2,999 reviews2013
Dev: BeautiFun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Discover the beautiful world of Nihilumbra and join Born on his adventure to find himself whilst trying to escape from his inevitable curse. Born was created from the absolute nothingness: The Void. But somehow he separates himself from the black emptiness and appears in the world.
Why similar: Platformer 24.7%, Puzzle Platformer 19.2%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Adventure 8.8%, Indie 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-platformer features a unique mechanic where players use different colors to alter the properties of the environment.
- #24 Wuppo: Definitive Edition
81% matchVery Positive94% of 5,942 reviews2016
Dev: snekflat
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Play as an exiled 'wum' looking for a new home in this bizarre but charming world, filled with strange creatures, puzzles, monsters and political chaos.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24.8%, Platformer 18%, Metroidvania 16.8%, Puzzle Platformer 13.2%, Hand-drawn 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A charming 2D platformer with a unique art style and a focus on exploration and quirky character interactions.
- #25 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
78% matchVery Positive92% of 17,352 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Why similar: Adventure 39.2%, Atmospheric 27%, Fantasy 23.4%, Singleplayer 5.4%, Indie 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning game that blends nature-based magic with exploration and puzzle-solving.
- #26 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,137 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.9 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: Adventure 36.2%, Cute 35%, Indie 19.2%, Singleplayer 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, nature-focused game that emphasizes exploration and protecting the environment.
- #27 Fly'N
82% matchVery Positive87% of 513 reviews2012
Dev: Ankama Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Somewhere between a platformer, a puzzle game and a great big dollop of pure fun, Fly’N will challenge your skills through more than forty levels set in a luxuriant world. Experiment with the four Buds to save the World-Trees from Dyer, the loony hair-dryer who intends to destroy their Helys!
Why similar: Platformer 51.2%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Indie 11.2%, Adventure 8.5%, 2D 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: This 2D platformer emphasizes nature and environmental puzzles, requiring players to switch between different characters to manipulate the world.
- #28 AER Memories of Old
80% matchVery Positive86% of 7,681 reviews2017
Dev: Forgotten KeyPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.9%, Adventure 22.4%, Atmospheric 14.2%, Indie 11.3%, Relaxing 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the freedom of flight and exploration within a beautiful, fragmented world of floating islands.
- #29 LUNA The Shadow Dust
79% matchVery Positive90% of 1,661 reviews2020
Dev: Lantern StudioPub: Coconut Island Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
LUNA The Shadow Dust is a fully hand-animated Point&Click puzzle adventure, brought to life through wordless storytelling, beautiful cinematics and a breathtaking original soundtrack.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.7%, Hand-drawn 17%, Adventure 15.9%, Beautiful 11.2% ★, Indie 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click puzzle game with a beautiful hand-drawn aesthetic and a focus on wordless storytelling.
- #30 Spirit of the North 2
76% matchVery Positive86% of 1,086 reviews2025
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Unveil the mysteries of a beautiful ancient world in this breathtaking 3rd-Person Adventure, a sequel to the acclaimed ‘Spirit of the North.’ Take on the role of an isolated fox with a raven companion on a quest to restore the lost guardians and return home.
Why similar: Foxes 61.6% ★, Platformer 10.1%, Puzzle Platformer 7.8%, Adventure 5.3%, Atmospheric 4.3%
- #31 Grow: Song of the Evertree
78% matchVery Positive81% of 2,556 reviews2021
Dev: Prideful SlothPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements.
Why similar: Cute 25.7%, Adventure 25.6%, Atmospheric 21%, Fantasy 16.5%, Singleplayer 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, world-building experience that centers on restoring nature and nurturing a vibrant, magical environment.
- #32 Ori and the Blind Forest
77% matchVery Positive94% of 59,821 reviews2015
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning action-platformer crafted by Moon Studios for PC.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.7%, Platformer 16.5%, Metroidvania 13.8%, Atmospheric 7.1%, Puzzle Platformer 6.2%
- #33 William and Sly: Classic Collection
74% matchVery Positive96% of 228 reviews2023
Dev: Lucas PaakhPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows · Mac
The world of William and Sly is yours to explore, seeking out collectables and secrets, while soaking in the tranquil visuals and melancholic soundtrack. In this pair of classic Flash games, you play as a fox, running and leaping through an atmospheric ecosystem entirely at your own pace.
Why similar: Foxes 78.5% ★, Metroidvania 6.3%, Hand-drawn 4.9%, Platformer 3.9%, Atmospheric 2.4%
- #34 FOX n FORESTS
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 197 reviews2018
Dev: Bonus Level EntertainmentPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
FOX n FORESTS is a 16-bit style action platformer with RPG elements! Switch seasons on the fly and wield your crossbow to unveil the mystery of the 5th season.
Why similar: Foxes 57.7% ★, Platformer 19.1%, Adventure 11%, Indie 7.1%, 2D 3.6%
- #35 Owlboy
76% matchVery Positive84% of 6,096 reviews2016
Dev: D-Pad Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.
Why similar: Platformer 18.8%, Puzzle Platformer 17.8%, Metroidvania 17%, Animals 9.8% ★, Cute 7%
- #36 Semblance
75% matchVery Positive86% of 401 reviews2018
Dev: NyamakopPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Semblance is an innovative platformer with deformable terrain, set in a beautiful minimalist world. It’s a game that asks, what if you could deform and reshape the world itself? Semblance takes the idea of a ‘platform’ in a platformer and turns it on its head.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 21%, Puzzle Platformer 18.9%, Platformer 17.1%, Side Scroller 7.5%, Cute 6.9%
- #37 William and Sly
72% matchVery Positive99% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: Lucas PaakhPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
A cozy open-world 3D adventure based on the popular 'William and Sly' Flash games. Explore a wild mountain landscape as a fox in search of mushrooms and untangle the magical machinations of a dark enchantress. Features fifteen new songs and over ten hours of gameplay!
Why similar: Foxes 63.9% ★, Metroidvania 9.6%, Platformer 9.1%, Cute 4.3%, Adventure 4.3%
- #38 Nubarron: The adventure of an unlucky gnome
75% matchMixed62% of 804 reviews2020
Dev: NastycloudPub: Hidden People Club
Windows · Mac · Linux
Guide Gnome across the dangers of this twisted fairytale world. Can you make the annoying cloud go away? And recover his stolen Lucky Hat? Trust your friends? Find out in this, a casual platformer set in a beautiful painted world full of weird creatures you'll have to deal with.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Platformer 15.1%, Puzzle Platformer 13.5%, Beautiful 10.1% ★, Hand-drawn 8.3%
- #39 Macrotis: A Mother's Journey
73% matchVery Positive92% of 181 reviews2019
Dev: Proud DinosaursPub: Orsam Information Technologies
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Help Mother Bilby, as she struggles underground to find her children, in this magical indie, 2.5D puzzle-platformer game. Macrotis: A Mother’s Journey is an unforgettable adventure for those who love being challenged.
Why similar: Platformer 18.3%, Puzzle Platformer 17.8%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Adventure 14.1%, Indie 9.5%
- #40 Areia: Pathway to Dawn
73% matchVery Positive84% of 63 reviews2020
Dev: Gilp Studio
Windows
Create your own paths combining the different elements available in this uniquely crafted world. Immerse yourself in a relaxing experience where your actions shape not only your surroundings but also your fate.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.9%, Puzzle Platformer 17.4%, Beautiful 15.3% ★, Adventure 14.9%, Indie 9.4%
- #41 ANIMAL WELL
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 24,197 reviews2024
Dev: Billy BassoPub: Bigmode
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Puzzle Platformer 22.5%, Platformer 18.5%, Puzzle 7%, Atmospheric 6.5%
- #42 Oscuro Blossom's Glow
68% matchVery Positive96% of 69 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: Platformer 23.1%, Puzzle Platformer 21.7%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Adventure 8.6%, Cute 7.8%
- #43 TurnOn
73% matchVery Positive83% of 345 reviews2016
Dev: Brainy Studio LLCPub: Xsolla USA Inc
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
"TurnOn" tells the spellbinding tale of a brave alien creature and its striking journey through blackout world, in an incredibly colorful and detailed platformer without platforms.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 20.4%, Platformer 19%, Puzzle Platformer 18.2%, Adventure 11%, Hand-drawn 8.2%
- #44 Röki
69% matchVery Positive89% of 3,187 reviews2020
Dev: Polygon TreehousePub: United Label
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.
Why similar: Atmospheric 18%, Adventure 17.6%, Puzzle 14.8%, Fantasy 13.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%
- #45 Auf Abwegen
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 375 reviews2019
Dev: KindmanPub: InSayn
Windows · Linux
Explore the beauty and dangers of nature in this narrative mini-puzzle-platformer - a one-man project from Kindman. Slip into the role of a red fox in its natural habitat - feed your family and survive the threats of the forest - and humans too!
Why similar: Foxes 71.3% ★, Adventure 14.5%, Indie 9.6%, 2D 4.6%
- #46 Under Leaves
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 816 reviews2017
Dev: Circus Atos
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Hand-drawn 25.2%, Cute 13.7%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Beautiful 9.9% ★
- #47 Tiny Echo
70% matchVery Positive87% of 790 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 21.9%, Adventure 14.4%, Cute 13.8%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #48 Balthazar's Dream
71% matchVery Positive88% of 114 reviews2017
Dev: Psilocybe Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Visit a wonderfully peculiar dog's dream in a heroic attempt to save your owner in this beautiful pixel art puzzle platformer.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.6%, Puzzle Platformer 20.4%, Platformer 14.4%, Adventure 8%, Indie 6.6%
- #49 Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles
70% matchVery Positive90% of 104 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: Great Soundtrack 18.2%, Puzzle Platformer 18.1%, Platformer 15.7%, Beautiful 12.4% ★, Adventure 7.5%
- #50 LostWinds 2: Winter of the Melodias
71% matchVery Positive82% of 333 reviews2016
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
With amazing new abilities, re-visit a land full of wonder on a new adventure in LostWinds 2: Winter of the Melodias - sequel to the award-winning ‘LostWinds’.
Why similar: Platformer 37.9%, Adventure 32.8%, Puzzle Platformer 22.5%, Puzzle 6.7%
- #51 Pages of Time: Prologue
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,937 reviews2022
Dev: Starbeings Studio
Windows
Pages of Time: Prologue is a 2D platformer puzzle game. Play as the witch who controls the magic of time, in a beautiful and magnificent magic academy, utilize the skills of recording and rewinding time, solve all kinds of puzzles, and look forward to the adventure of the future.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 15.1%, Hand-drawn 14.7%, Metroidvania 14.3%, Cute 9.4%
- #52 Unbound: Worlds Apart
68% matchVery Positive84% of 1,316 reviews2021
Dev: Alien Pixel Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.
Why similar: Platformer 25%, Metroidvania 18.8%, Adventure 10.2%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, Atmospheric 9%
- #53 Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
69% matchVery Positive85% of 2,570 reviews2017
Dev: LizardcubePub: Dotemu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure!
Why similar: Platformer 24.8%, Great Soundtrack 19.6%, Metroidvania 15.5%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Adventure 7.9%
- #54 Secrets of Rætikon
72% matchMixed60% of 494 reviews2014
Dev: Broken Rules
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Ruthless bird versus bird action. Wild animals and the artefacts of a mysterious ancient culture. A game full of challenge and discovery – unlike anything you've played before.
Why similar: Foxes 46.9% ★, Metroidvania 12.7%, Animals 9.2% ★, Platformer 7.3%, Side Scroller 4.8%
- #55 Yoku's Island Express
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,227 reviews2018
Dev: Villa GorillaPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Meet Yoku, the pint-sized postman protagonist of Yoku's Island Express! Use a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming and open world exploration to unlock the secrets of Mokumana Island, help the locals, awaken ancient deities and much more in this amazing new tropical adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.8%, Platformer 22.2%, Great Soundtrack 16%, Puzzle Platformer 11.2%, Adventure 7.9%
- #56 Chicory: A Colorful Tale
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,963 reviews2021
Dev: Wishes Ultd.Pub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A top-down adventure game in a coloring book world full of vibrant characters. Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, make friends, and draw on anything! From creators on Wandersong + Celeste.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 36.9%, Adventure 19.4%, Indie 14.2%, Cute 10.7%, Metroidvania 7.2%
- #57 Amphora
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 214 reviews2014
Dev: Moondrop
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Amphora is a peculiar puzzle game that mixes story elements and physics. Amphora presents you with an unfamiliar world with a striking visual style inspired by all the shadow theatre traditions and colors of the world.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 34.7%, Adventure 13.8%, Puzzle 13%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Indie 10.3%
- #58 Inops
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 53 reviews2020
Dev: ZRZStudio
Windows
Dive into the wondrous world of the Inops! The 2D puzzle based side scrolling adventure of dark and light. Battle the fire breathing demons and rescue the scattered Inops.
Why similar: Adventure 30.7%, Indie 20%, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Puzzle Platformer 13.2%, Side Scroller 5.6%
- #59 Koral
67% matchVery Positive82% of 400 reviews2019
Dev: Carlos Coronado
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Koral, a love letter to the ocean. Dive into the beautiful underwater world as a sea current. Solve puzzles to bring back to life coral reefs and spread the beauty of the oceans in different sea ecosystems.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 34.7%, Beautiful 24.1% ★, Atmospheric 10.2%, Adventure 8.9%, Puzzle 7.9%