- #1 Journey
97% matchVery Positive94% of 38,336 reviews2020
Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.
Why similar: Atmospheric 23.4%, Exploration 20.9%, Multiplayer 16.6%, Adventure 13.1%, Family Friendly 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game is the spiritual predecessor to Sky, offering a wordless, deeply emotional multiplayer experience centered on discovery and shared travel.
- #2 Palia
96% matchVery Positive86% of 43,867 reviews2024
Dev: Singularity 6 Corporation
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 26.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your home, you’ll find relaxation and joy in every corner of this vibrant, heartwarming world.
Why similar: Cozy 37.1%, Online Co-Op 18.6%, Multiplayer 17.3%, Exploration 9.7%, Cute 8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a cozy, multiplayer-focused environment where social connection and community building are at the forefront of the experience.
- #3 Flower
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 5,090 reviews2019
Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Experience award-winning Flower, now available on PC. Flower lets you take control of the wind as you explore and navigate beautiful, lush environments.
Why similar: Emotional 20.4%, Open World 19.8%, Family Friendly 14.4%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Exploration 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the same developers, this title focuses on the same meditative, nature-driven movement and artistic serenity.
- #4 ABZU
95% matchVery Positive93% of 27,612 reviews2016
Dev: Giant SquidPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
From the art director of Journey®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths.
Why similar: Atmospheric 26.4%, Exploration 24.2%, Family Friendly 12.3%, Open World 12.2%, Adventure 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the same sense of fluid, atmospheric exploration and awe-inspiring natural beauty found in Sky's magical realms.
- #5 A Short Hike
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,603 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Why similar: Open World 21.1%, Exploration 18.8%, Cozy 18.3%, Cute 17%, Family Friendly 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: This cozy adventure emphasizes the joy of flight and exploration in a beautiful, low-pressure open world.
- #6 Sable
94% matchVery Positive86% of 6,432 reviews2021
Dev: ShedworksPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.
Why similar: Open World 23.6%, Puzzle Platformer 21.4%, Stylized 13.5%, Exploration 12.8%, Atmospheric 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: The game features a stunning, artistic open world that encourages contemplative exploration and discovery at your own pace.
- #7 Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,265 reviews2024
Dev: Hyper GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Join Snufkin in this musical adventure about restoring harmony and balance to Moominvalley, protecting it from the industrious Park Keeper.
Why similar: Wholesome 21.9%, Cozy 16.8%, Open World 15%, Stylized 10%, Puzzle 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures a whimsical, artistic, and wholesome atmosphere that encourages gentle interaction with the world.
- #8 Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition
92% matchVery Positive95% of 53,173 reviews2020
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.
Why similar: Emotional 56.4%, Exploration 18.4%, Atmospheric 15.4%, Adventure 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a deeply emotional and wholesome narrative experience that resonates with the heartfelt themes found in Sky.
- #9 The Last Campfire
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 20,373 reviews2021
Dev: Hello Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 22.1%, Puzzle Platformer 15.6%, Puzzle 13.6%, Family Friendly 12.4%, Cute 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-adventure game focuses on atmospheric storytelling and emotional themes that mirror the quiet, reflective moments of Sky.
- #10 Hello Kitty Island Adventure
89% matchVery Positive94% of 12,338 reviews2025
Dev: Sunblink
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 63.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark on a cozy, open-world adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends. Befriend beloved characters as you explore and restore a mysterious island, solve ancient puzzles, cook delicious dishes, customize yourself and your cabins, and so much more.
Why similar: Cozy 38.1%, Open World 17.4%, Cute 9%, Family Friendly 8.9%, Exploration 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a cozy, open-world social experience that is heavily focused on friendship, exploration, and cute aesthetics.
- #11 Infinity Nikki
90% matchMixed57% of 10,395 reviews2025
Dev: Infold Games
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 63.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Embark on a cozy open-world adventure filled with vast landscape, mystical puzzles and unexpected platforming challenges. Dress up not just for style, but to unravel hidden mysteries, interact with a vibrant environment, and experience the freedom to explore at your own pace.
Why similar: Open World 20.6%, Sandbox 14.1%, Multiplayer 13.3%, Cute 12.7%, Character Customization 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, open-world adventure that emphasizes aesthetic customization and gentle, casual gameplay.
- #12 Meadow - A Shelter Game
91% matchVery Positive89% of 5,943 reviews2016
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Explore the vast and open landscape as a wild animal. Meadow is an online fable experience that lets old and new fans of the Shelter game series come together and explore a peculiar and wondrous world together.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 32.3%, Cute 18.5%, Open World 16.8%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Exploration 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This unique multiplayer experience uses non-verbal communication and emotes to foster connections between players in a natural setting.
- #13 Grow: Song of the Evertree
89% matchVery Positive81% of 2,561 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: Wholesome 32.1%, Open World 13.2%, Sandbox 12.7%, Family Friendly 8.8%, Exploration 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines world-building and exploration with a wholesome, cozy aesthetic that feels very similar to Sky's seasonal events.
- #14 Eastshade
88% matchVery Positive89% of 5,502 reviews2019
Dev: Eastshade Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Visit cities, scale summits, unearth mysteries, and discover forgotten places!
Why similar: Open World 35.6%, Fantasy 20.2%, Exploration 18.4%, Atmospheric 15.9%, Adventure 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: This peaceful, exploration-focused game allows you to wander a beautiful world and interact with its inhabitants in a non-violent, relaxing way.
- #15 GRIS
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 96,134 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: Atmospheric 37.8%, Puzzle Platformer 26.4%, Puzzle 13.1%, Adventure 11.2%, Exploration 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning platformer that uses art and music to convey a powerful, emotional journey without the need for dialogue.
- #16 Smushi Come Home
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,783 reviews2023
Dev: SomeHumbleOnionPub: Mooneye Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Play as a tiny lil' mushroom who's lost in the forest and can't find its way home. Explore unique areas freely at your own pace, chat with friendly inhabitants, and take on different adventures to get back home!
Why similar: Wholesome 26%, Cozy 22%, Open World 14%, Cute 8.8%, Family Friendly 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, cute adventure that prioritizes exploration and discovery within a lush, nature-filled environment.
- #17 Kind Words 2 (lofi city pop)
86% matchVery Positive93% of 717 reviews2024
Dev: Popcannibal
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
A game about being kind to real people. Send nice letters from your cozy room, go outside and say hi to your neighbors, swap recommendations, dress up for the poetry slam and add your dreams to a sky full of wishes. Join a community of real people with their hearts on their sleeves.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 25%, Cozy 23.5%, Emotional 15.5%, Sandbox 11.6%, Cute 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the wholesome, social, and supportive community aspect of Sky through its focus on positive, anonymous communication.
- #18 Night Stones
85% matchVery Positive94% of 296 reviews2024
Dev: Advance Nine
Windows · Mac
You awake in Mythica, a cozy island where magical stones change day to night. Explore winding paths or venture into the wilds with your trusty glider and sailboat. To return home, you must befriend quirky townsfolk, discover hidden treasures, master magic, and face enemies in clever puzzle combat.
Why similar: Cozy 22.7%, Open World 12.5%, Emotional 12.5%, Character Customization 10.5%, Family Friendly 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: It features a magical, cozy open world that encourages exploration and discovery in a fantasy setting.
- #19 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,317 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution.
Why similar: Wholesome 33.8%, Cozy 25.3%, Open World 11.3%, Family Friendly 10.9%, Exploration 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes wholesome, nature-focused exploration and the joy of helping others in a vibrant, sunny setting.
- #20 Heartopia
83% matchMixed66% of 15,538 reviews2026
Dev: XD
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 51.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Welcome to Heartopia, a multiplayer life simulation game crafted for creativity, freedom, and peace. Build your dream home, explore a wide range of hobbies, and forge warm connections with friends in a town full of endless possibilities.
Why similar: Cozy 26.5%, Multiplayer 23.6%, Character Customization 21.4%, Cute 17.5%, Casual 7%
Why You'll Like It: A social-focused life simulation game that emphasizes cute aesthetics and multiplayer interaction.
- #21 Swords 'n Magic and Stuff
84% matchVery Positive93% of 1,193 reviews2020
Dev: Kindred Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Grab your friends and set out for adventure in this cozy, multiplayer, open world RPG! Explore, quest and craft your way through a densely packed open world. Level up 6 different classes and buy land to build and decorate your home to settle down in this medieval fantasy world.
Why similar: Cozy 25.8%, Open World 14.5%, Family Friendly 12.2%, Multiplayer 11.5%, Cute 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This multiplayer game provides a cute, colorful world where players can adventure and socialize together in a low-stress environment.
- #22 Luma Island
81% matchVery Positive84% of 12,657 reviews2024
Dev: Feel Free Games
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Get ready to explore, farm, fish, mine, craft, and raise magical Lumas as you solve puzzles and embark on quests across Luma Island. Play solo, or team up with friends in 1-4 player online co-op. Choose relaxing Cozy, challenging Adventure, or epic Hero mode to match your mood and playstyle.
Why similar: Cozy 25.8%, Online Co-Op 16.4%, Character Customization 11%, Open World 10.6%, Family Friendly 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: This cozy simulation game encourages cooperative play and exploration in a relaxing, vibrant setting.
- #23 illum
82% matchVery Positive93% of 113 reviews2023
Dev: Elsa LiuPub: USC Games
Windows · Mac
Embark on a heartwarming journey with your little light friend to solve puzzles and bring light to the mystical realm of Illum.
Why similar: Emotional 13.7%, Exploration 13.4%, Family Friendly 13.4%, Puzzle 13.1%, Cute 13%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, nonlinear exploration game that focuses on puzzle-solving and atmospheric discovery.
- #24 Haven
82% matchVery Positive88% of 6,085 reviews2020
Dev: The Game Bakers
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Two lovers gave up everything and escaped to a lost planet to be together. Glide through a mysterious landscape, explore a fragmented world and fight against what’s trying to tear them apart in this RPG adventure about love, rebellion, and freedom.
Why similar: Open World 47.9%, Exploration 28.2%, Atmospheric 23.9%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the emotional bond between characters while exploring a beautiful, alien world together.
- #25 Animal Jam
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,594 reviews2025
Dev: WildWorks, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
In Animal Jam, you can become your favorite animal, collect amazing items, adopt adorable pets, and create a style to express the real you as you explore the beautiful 3D world of Jamaa! 2017 Google Play Awards Winner ★ Best App for Kids
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 33.3%, Family Friendly 14.4%, Character Customization 13.1%, Open World 10.6%, Multiplayer 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A family-friendly, massively-multiplayer world that focuses on exploration, social interaction, and cute animal avatars.
- #26 Tinkertown
81% matchMixed67% of 1,344 reviews2023
Dev: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Gather your friends and come to Tinkertown - A refreshing new Multiplayer Sandbox Experience! Explore magical places filled with loot, danger, and creativity.
Why similar: Sandbox 19.5%, Online Co-Op 19.2%, Open World 18.2%, Multiplayer 17.3%, Adventure 13.2%
Why You'll Like It: This multiplayer adventure game offers a charming, pixel-art world perfect for exploring and building with friends.
- #27 FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
79% matchVery Positive87% of 85,523 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 70.9 hrsMean: 853.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Join over 30 million adventurers worldwide and take part in an epic and ever-changing FINAL FANTASY. Experience an unforgettable story, exhilarating battles, and a myriad of captivating environments to explore.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 26.8%, Character Customization 14.9%, Online Co-Op 13.8%, Open World 12.8%, Multiplayer 9%
Why You'll Like It: While more complex, it offers a vast, beautiful world with a strong emphasis on community, social hubs, and shared experiences.
- #28 Toram Online
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,116 reviews2021
Dev: Asobimo, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 41.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
The MMORPG of a massive and magnificent fantasy! Let's explore the MMO world!
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 32.7%, Character Customization 23.3%, Online Co-Op 15%, Open World 9.5%, Multiplayer 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: An anime-style MMORPG that offers extensive character customization and a large world to explore with other players.
- #29 Where Winds Meet
75% matchVery Positive87% of 113,892 reviews2025
Dev: Everstone StudioPub: NetEase Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 32.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Step into an open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China. Uncover the secrets of your own identity as you rise from a humble village wanderer to the sword master of the imperial capital. Learn martial arts and build your reputation as a hero or a bringer of chaos in this free wuxia world.
Why similar: Open World 25%, Character Customization 20.3%, Multiplayer 15.7%, Online Co-Op 14.2%, Fantasy 10.6%
- #30 Taival
76% matchVery Positive86% of 180 reviews2026
Dev: Bonobo SoftwarePub: Level Up Gaming
Windows
Play together on the couch or online - or both at once. Taival is a cozy co-op adventure where you and up to 3 friends explore a handcrafted world alongside your shapeshifting companion. Discover new forms, progress through narrative quests, and make the journey your own.
Why similar: Cozy 23.3%, Online Co-Op 15%, Open World 13.2%, Character Customization 12.3%, Multiplayer 9.6%
- #31 Creativerse
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 30,868 reviews2017
Dev: Playful Corp.
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
A sandbox adventure game as big as your imagination.
Why similar: Online Co-Op 19.1%, Sandbox 16.6%, Open World 16.3%, Family Friendly 12.9%, Multiplayer 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox exploration game that allows for creative expression and cooperative play in a vibrant, colorful world.
- #32 Ylands
78% matchMixed64% of 8,445 reviews2019
Dev: Bohemia Interactive
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Adventure awaits you and your friends in the world of Ylands! Gather resources, craft tools, construct anything and everything, and explore the lands! Build a ship and set sail, encountering mythical animals, a wide variety of sea-life, enemies of all kinds and much more!
Why similar: Online Co-Op 27.7%, Open World 26.1%, Multiplayer 22.5%, Exploration 15.5%, Adventure 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a colorful, open-world adventure experience that supports multiplayer exploration and creative building.
- #33 Find Your Words
74% matchVery Positive98% of 224 reviews2026
Dev: Capybara Games
Windows
Find your community at summer camp, one friendship at a time. Take a beat, enjoy a breath of fresh air - all while playing at the beach, strolling in the woods, and dancing with friends. This short cozy game was created by two dads, celebrating their kids’ journeys to find their voices.
Why similar: Wholesome 24.4%, Cozy 24%, Family Friendly 12.1%, Cute 10.9%, Open World 10.3%
- #34 Moen
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 213 reviews2024
Dev: Ambient Melancholy
Windows
Climb the mountain while you make friends. A multiplayer 3D platformer playground where you do whatever you feel like. You can climb the mountain, do activities around the Island or just chill out and meet new friends.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 23%, Open World 13.3%, Online Co-Op 11.7%, Character Customization 10.3%, Multiplayer 9%
- #35 Farever
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 9,295 reviews2026
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Forge your legend in a forgotten realm! Farever is an online multiplayer action RPG set in a vast fantasy open world. Alone or with friends, embark on an epic journey together! Explore wild lands and dangerous dungeons, craft powerful gear, and carve your path through dynamic combat and platforming.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 21.5%, Online Co-Op 16.8%, Open World 12.2%, Puzzle Platformer 10.6%, Sandbox 9.8%
- #36 Sledding Game
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,173 reviews2026
Dev: The Sledding Corporation
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A game about hanging out with friends :)
Why similar: Online Co-Op 19.7%, Sandbox 16%, Multiplayer 14.2%, Character Customization 13.2%, Open World 10%
- #37 Guild Wars 2®
73% matchVery Positive88% of 29,369 reviews2022
Dev: ArenaNet®
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 71.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Guild Wars 2 is an award-winning online roleplaying game with fast-paced action combat, deep character customization, and no subscription fee required. Choose from an arsenal of professions and weapons, explore a vast open world, compete in PVP modes and more. Join over 16 million players now!
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 28.1%, Character Customization 22.2%, Online Co-Op 11.5%, Multiplayer 10.5%, Fantasy 10.5%
- #38 Villagers and Heroes
77% matchMixed61% of 3,456 reviews2014
Dev: Mad Otter Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Adventure together. Build a home. Explore a vast fantasy world, battle monsters, master crafting and gathering, and grow a village with friends old and new in this cozy, free-to-play MMORPG.
Why similar: Cozy 21.5%, Wholesome 17.6%, Massively Multiplayer 14.6%, Open World 11.7%, Character Customization 11.7%
- #39 Angeldust
76% matchMixed64% of 1,433 reviews2019
Dev: Frank LucasPub: Metagaming B.V.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 40%
ADVENTURE. ANYWHERE! Explore endless magical worlds and battle fearsome creatures alongside millions of friends. Ride your own horse, bear or moa and discover the many game world wonders. Unleash your imagination by crafting beautiful buildings.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 45.4%, Open World 12.3%, Sandbox 10.5%, Multiplayer 9.2%, Online Co-Op 6.4%
- #40 Skybound
72% matchVery Positive91% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: Half Home GamesPub: DADIU
Windows
Skybound is a 3D exploration platformer focused on fun, fluid movement mechanics, parkour and environmental puzzle solving.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.6%, Open World 18.6%, Exploration 10.8%, Family Friendly 9.7%, Stylized 8.6%
- #41 Puzzles For Clef
73% matchVery Positive82% of 146 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: Wholesome 26.6%, Cozy 21%, Puzzle Platformer 15.8%, Exploration 7.9%, Puzzle 7.2%
- #42 Let's Save Mice
71% matchVery Positive95% of 146 reviews2026
Dev: SadSofa Entertainment
Windows
Join up to three friends in this mouse-sized adventure! Explore, gather resources, solve puzzles, and battle enemies as you try to bring your kidnapped brothers and sisters home.
Why similar: Online Co-Op 33.5%, Multiplayer 24.6%, Character Customization 12.7%, Adventure 10.6%, Cute 9.9%
- #43 Blue Protocol: Star Resonance
72% matchMixed50% of 18,942 reviews2025
Dev: Shanghai Bokura Network Technology Co.LtdPub: A Plus
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Blue Protocol: Star Resonance expands the Blue Protocol universe with a vibrant MMORPG experience. Create your own hero, team up for strategic raids, or simply relax and have fun with friends fishing, crafting, and endless exploration. Adventure awaits!
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 36%, Character Customization 18.3%, Open World 17.2%, Multiplayer 12.3%, Fantasy 10.5%
- #44 ILA: A Frosty Glide
70% matchVery Positive96% of 166 reviews2025
Dev: Magic Rain StudiosPub: First Break Labs
Windows
Set foot on a magical island and explore a whimsical small open world as ILA, a spirited young witch-in-training searching for her lost kitty, Coco. With your trusty skatebroom, find secret places, collectables, and improve your magic and flying abilities as you reach the summit.
Why similar: Wholesome 25.8%, Cozy 20.9%, Character Customization 10.6%, Open World 9.8%, Family Friendly 8.4%
- #45 Mabinogi
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 4,194 reviews2012
Dev: NEXON Korea CorporationPub: Nexon America Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 182.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Embark on amazing adventures, build lasting friendships or even find romance in this unique social game, where a welcoming community with thousands of devoted players await! Whoever you are, or whatever your heart’s desire, come express it in Mabinogi and start living your fantasy life!
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 55.4%, Open World 12.2%, Character Customization 6.1%, Fantasy 5.9%, Adventure 5.1%
- #46 SKYE
71% matchVery Positive92% of 1,345 reviews2020
Dev: DeCoded ProductionPub: Breda University of Applied Sciences
Windows
SKYE is a relaxing explorative game where you venture into a world inspired by the Western Isles. Fly around the captivating islands, help the locals with their troubles, and set the fastest time in races while absorbing everything around you through the painterly environment.
Why similar: Emotional 35.9%, Exploration 27.2%, Adventure 22%, Casual 14.9%
- #47 A Webbing Journey
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,324 reviews2025
Dev: Fire Totem GamesPub: Future Friends Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Adorable spider chaos! Swing around the house, weave crazy structures, play with physics-based objects, and pull off chores with nothing but your webs and your wits in this madcap sandbox adventure.
Why similar: Wholesome 24.8%, Cozy 20.4%, Sandbox 10.6%, Character Customization 9.9%, Family Friendly 7.6%
- #48 We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip
68% matchVery Positive90% of 24,046 reviews2023
Dev: Total Mayhem Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Partner up with your friend online and set sail for an unforgettable puzzle adventure in this bite-sized standalone We Were Here experience. Work together to overcome brain-teasing challenges and make fun memories, using your best communication, teamwork and trust skills.
Why similar: Online Co-Op 29.1%, Emotional 16.8%, Multiplayer 15.4%, Puzzle 15.2%, Cute 7.7%
- #49 VRChat
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 267,797 reviews2017
Dev: VRChat Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 174.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 44.3%, Multiplayer 22.9%, Open World 17.5%, Sandbox 7.1%, Casual 3.6%
- #50 AFK Journey
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 770 reviews2026
Dev: Farlight Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Welcome to the enchanted land of Esperia! Play as the legendary mage Merlin and explore a beautifully illustrated storybook world. Outsmart your foes in strategic card battles and uncover the secrets of this world alongside other heroes.
Why similar: Open World 39.8%, Multiplayer 21.6%, Fantasy 15.3%, Stylized 14.6%, Atmospheric 8.8%
- #51 Puzzle Wizards
69% matchVery Positive82% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: GG Folks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Save Fairyland from the SoloGro™ Bros in this cozy co-op MMO from the creators of Puzzle Pirates! Adventure with friends to earn loot, furniture and clothes. Build and decorate your village and join a Wizards' Guild to help restore the world. Play cross-platform on Steam, iOS and Android.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 27.7%, Puzzle 18.5%, Cute 17.3%, Cozy 12.5%, Online Co-Op 11.7%
- #52 LAY
69% matchVery Positive85% of 514 reviews2022
Dev: Objectif 3D
Windows
Immerse yourself in this adventure of poetic and contemplative exploration as Elise, a young explorer full of energy. This mysterious world awaits you to overflow with colour and life !
Why similar: Open World 23.3%, Emotional 19.2%, Stylized 13.7%, Exploration 13.2%, Atmospheric 11.5%
- #53 Eterspire
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,373 reviews2026
Dev: Stonehollow Workshop
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Eterspire is a cozy old-school MMORPG where skill and dedication define your progression. Grind for gear, explore the vibrant world of Aetera, discover new content every two weeks, and join a growing, welcoming community in a free-to-play MMO with PC and mobile crossplay.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 39.1%, Online Co-Op 25.1%, Character Customization 22%, Fantasy 13.8%
- #54 Odd Dorable
66% matchVery Positive99% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: Artur Latkovsky
Windows
An open-world exploration, puzzle game made from my 4-year-old daughter's drawings. Step into a vibrant, hand-drawn world and help the princess find all her magical candies.
Why similar: Wholesome 28.7%, Cozy 28.6%, Exploration 8%, Cute 7.9%, Puzzle 7.8%
- #55 阳光物语 / Sunshine Story
66% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: DreamSpaceEra
Windows
Sunshine Story invites you to explore magical islands! Team up to battle the Guardian Dragon and befriend magical pets. Build your dream homestead, farm, and adventure with friends. Delve into mysterious mines, raise adorable animals, and enjoy a poetic day & night cycle.
Why similar: Online Co-Op 24.4%, Open World 22.6%, Multiplayer 15.1%, Sandbox 15.1%, Cute 7.3%
- #56 Disney Dreamlight Valley
65% matchVery Positive92% of 24,686 reviews2023
Dev: Gameloft
Windows
Median: 32.3 hrsMean: 116.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Explore a world filled with the magic of Disney as you discover rich stories and build the perfect neighborhood alongside Disney and Pixar heroes and villains in this new life-sim adventure game. Welcome to Disney Dreamlight Valley.
Why similar: Character Customization 25.6%, Sandbox 21.7%, Family Friendly 15.8%, Exploration 13%, Fantasy 12.3%
- #57 ENA: Dream BBQ
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 36,958 reviews2025
Dev: ENA TeamPub: Joel G
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
Why similar: Stylized 34.4%, Exploration 29.6%, Atmospheric 20%, Adventure 16%
- #58 Growtopia
69% matchMostly Negative27% of 2,460 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft Abu DhabiPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Growtopia is a 2D sandbox game, that brings together millions of players in an expansive pixel world. Collaborate in building anything you can imagine, become anyone you want to be, and delve into numerous mini-games. Unleash your creativity and join the massive universe in Growtopia today!
Why similar: Sandbox 22.9%, Massively Multiplayer 15%, Exploration 10.8%, Cute 10%, Character Customization 9.6%
