- #1 Journey
97% matchVery Positive94% of 38,628 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 23.5%, Exploration 21%, Multiplayer 16.3%, Adventure 13.3%, Family Friendly 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: From the same studio, it offers an evocative desert pilgrimage built around wordless online companionship, gliding, and emotional environmental storytelling.
- #2 Meadow - A Shelter Game
96% 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 16.9%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Exploration 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This peaceful online animal world centers on nonverbal socializing, roaming pretty landscapes, and forming fleeting friendships with strangers.
- #3 Palia
96% matchVery Positive86% of 44,545 reviews2024
Dev: Singularity 6 Corporation
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 26.6 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 35.5%, Online Co-Op 18.9%, Multiplayer 17.7%, Exploration 10.1%, Cute 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Palia pairs a welcoming multiplayer community with cozy exploration, collaborative activities, and a low-pressure fantasy world.
- #4 Flock
95% matchVery Positive96% of 287 reviews2024
Dev: Hollow PondsPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Flock is a multiplayer co-op game about the joy of flight and collecting adorable flying creatures with your friends. Soar through beautiful landscapes, seeking out rare and elusive creatures to add to your flock.
Why similar: Sandbox 24.6%, Family Friendly 14.5%, Stylized 12.7%, Cute 11.9%, Fantasy 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Its cooperative creature-collecting expeditions, airy traversal, and friendly shared-world tone capture Sky's sense of communal wonder.
- #5 Feather
94% matchVery Positive82% of 807 reviews2019
Dev: Samurai Punk
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Feather is a multiplayer game about exploration, relaxation and immersion. Transform yourself into a bird, take flight, and enjoy a zen-like, picturesque landscape on your own terms. Swoop, glide, and backflip your way around mysterious locations to uncover hidden paths that only birds can follow!
Why similar: Sandbox 20.4%, Open World 18.2%, Online Co-Op 14.6%, Exploration 12%, Stylized 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: It is a deliberately relaxing online flight experience where players can simply soar through a beautiful world alone or alongside others.
- #6 Book of Travels
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,172 reviews2021
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Ready your pack, grab your walking stick and step into a world of mystery. Craft your character and immerse yourself in the enchanted lands of Braided Shore.
Why similar: Open World 22.4%, Character Customization 22.2%, Multiplayer 15%, Fantasy 12.5%, Exploration 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: This gentle tiny-MMO emphasizes quiet travel, rare meaningful encounters with other players, and role-playing without combat-driven pressure.
- #7 Europa
92% matchVery Positive87% of 919 reviews2024
Dev: Helder PintoPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
On the moon Europa, a lush terraformed paradise in Jupiter’s shadow, an android named Zee sets out in search of answers. Run, glide and fly across the landscape, solve mysteries in the ruins of a fallen utopia, and discover the story of the last human alive.
Why similar: Emotional 21.3%, Exploration 13.9%, Family Friendly 12.9%, Stylized 12.6%, Puzzle 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: Europa's peaceful moon exploration, graceful jetpack gliding, and lush ruined landscapes make it an especially strong solo counterpart to Sky's traversal.
- #8 Flower
93% matchMostly Positive79% of 5,124 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 20.3%, Open World 19.9%, Family Friendly 14.3%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Exploration 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: You drift through natural landscapes spreading life and color, delivering a similarly calming, wordless, restorative experience.
- #9 Hello Kitty Island Adventure
91% matchVery Positive94% of 12,538 reviews2025
Dev: Sunblink
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 64.8 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 36.4%, Open World 17.9%, Family Friendly 9.3%, Cute 9.2%, Exploration 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its cheerful open island, friendship quests, collectibles, and cozy multiplayer-friendly tone make it a lighthearted alternative.
- #10 The Pathless
91% matchVery Positive91% of 2,213 reviews2021
Dev: Giant SquidPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world.
Why similar: Open World 22.5%, Family Friendly 18.4%, Exploration 14.2%, Stylized 14%, Fantasy 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its fluid aerial movement, mythic world, and focus on restoring a corrupted land echo Sky's liberating exploration and light-filled adventure.
- #11 Luma Island
89% matchVery Positive84% of 12,744 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 24.6%, Online Co-Op 16.6%, Character Customization 11.1%, Open World 11%, Family Friendly 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Explore a colorful magical island with friends, gather resources, and uncover secrets in a relaxed co-op adventure loop.
- #12 Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
90% matchVery Positive82% of 3,229 reviews2017
Dev: Prideful Sloth
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Unwind and enjoy the slow life in Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, a relaxing open-world adventure game. Yonder is set in the world of Gemea. A natural island paradise with eight distinct environments ranging from tropical beaches to snow-capped summits.
Why similar: Open World 31.9%, Sandbox 13.1%, Exploration 13%, Cute 9.2%, Family Friendly 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This combat-free open-world adventure is about exploring a colorful island, helping communities, and cleansing a magical blight.
- #13 Kind Words 2 (lofi city pop)
88% matchVery Positive93% of 729 reviews2024
Dev: Popcannibal
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 11.1 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 25.5%, Cozy 22.2%, Emotional 15.7%, Sandbox 11.7%, Cute 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: While less adventure-focused, its anonymous acts of encouragement and shared gentle spaces strongly reflect Sky's emphasis on kindness between strangers.
- #14 AER Memories of Old
89% matchVery Positive86% of 7,742 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: Open World 35.2%, Exploration 23.4%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Adventure 14.5%, Puzzle 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Transforming into a bird to fly among floating islands makes its tranquil fantasy exploration an excellent match for Sky's airborne freedom.
- #15 ABZU
87% matchVery Positive93% of 27,678 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 26.3%, Exploration 24.1%, Family Friendly 12.4%, Open World 12.3%, Adventure 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its breathtaking underwater journey uses effortless movement, atmospheric discovery, and environmental healing to create a Sky-like sense of awe.
- #16 Infinity Nikki
86% matchMixed57% of 10,549 reviews2025
Dev: Infold Games
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 65.0 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 20.8%, Sandbox 13.7%, Multiplayer 12.9%, Cute 12.7%, Character Customization 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its colorful open world, whimsical fantasy atmosphere, and low-stakes exploration appeal to players seeking Sky's softer adventurous side.
- #17 Eastshade
86% matchVery Positive89% of 5,523 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 35.8%, Fantasy 20.1%, Exploration 18.3%, Atmospheric 15.8%, Adventure 10%
Why You'll Like It: A peaceful open-world journey about painting scenery and helping residents offers the same unhurried, compassionate approach to exploration.
- #18 Smushi Come Home
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,806 reviews2023
Dev: SomeHumbleOnionPub: Mooneye Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 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 25.5%, Cozy 21%, Open World 14.5%, Cute 9.1%, Family Friendly 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This adorable exploration adventure is built around wandering natural environments, meeting gentle characters, and enjoying small discoveries.
- #19 Grow: Song of the Evertree
85% matchVery Positive81% of 2,572 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 31.1%, Open World 13.5%, Sandbox 12.8%, Family Friendly 8.9%, Exploration 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Restoring a fading world through nurturing, exploration, and helping townsfolk shares Sky's hopeful themes of renewal and connection.
- #20 Aloft
84% matchVery Positive83% of 3,782 reviews2025
Dev: Astrolabe Interactive Inc.Pub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Soar the skies in Aloft, the co-op sandbox survival game set in a world of floating islands. Build any island into a skyship, your home in the clouds. Find lost knowledge, cure the fungal corruption, and brave the hurricane to restore the ecosystem.
Why similar: Open World 18.9%, Sandbox 18.1%, Character Customization 15.4%, Multiplayer 13.9%, Atmospheric 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: This cooperative floating-island adventure lets players sail through the sky, explore, build, and restore ecosystems together.
- #21 TOEM: A Photo Adventure
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 12,315 reviews2021
Dev: Something We Made
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
Why similar: Wholesome 29.7%, Cozy 23.5%, Family Friendly 8.5%, Puzzle 7%, Cute 7%
Why You'll Like It: This charming black-and-white photo adventure encourages curiosity, friendly interactions, and solving small environmental puzzles at a leisurely pace.
- #22 Sable
83% matchVery Positive86% of 6,495 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 23.7%, Puzzle Platformer 21.4%, Stylized 13.2%, Exploration 12.8%, Atmospheric 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: Its contemplative coming-of-age trek rewards wandering, gliding across vast vistas, and uncovering a world at your own pace.
- #23 A Short Hike
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,759 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 21.5%, Exploration 18.8%, Cozy 17.7%, Cute 16.9%, Family Friendly 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its uplifting miniature mountain adventure captures the joy of climbing, gliding, meeting travelers, and exploring with no real pressure.
- #24 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,396 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 33.4%, Cozy 24.3%, Open World 11.8%, Family Friendly 11.2%, Exploration 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Helping an island community and protecting its wildlife gives this sunny exploration game a similarly kind-hearted purpose.
- #25 We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip
79% matchVery Positive90% of 24,146 reviews2023
Dev: Total Mayhem Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 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 28.9%, Emotional 16.9%, Puzzle 15.3%, Multiplayer 15.3%, Cute 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its cooperative puzzles require communication and mutual support, making it a good fit for players who value Sky's shared problem-solving and connection.
- #26 RiME
81% matchVery Positive90% of 5,194 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: Puzzle 20.8%, Exploration 19.3%, Atmospheric 16.3%, Open World 14.4%, Fantasy 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A beautifully atmospheric island adventure with environmental puzzles and emotional storytelling, though more melancholy and solitary than Sky.
- #27 LOST EMBER
80% matchVery Positive88% of 5,188 reviews2019
Dev: Mooneye Studios
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.
Why similar: Wholesome 26.8%, Cozy 19.8%, Emotional 14.6%, Family Friendly 8.9%, Stylized 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Exploring a beautiful world through different animals and uncovering its emotional history offers an atmospheric, nonviolent journey of discovery.
- #28 Omno
79% matchVery Positive92% of 2,803 reviews2021
Dev: Studio InkyfoxPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%
A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.
Why similar: Wholesome 37%, Puzzle Platformer 17.7%, Cute 9%, Exploration 8.6%, Stylized 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its meditative puzzle exploration, soft visuals, and mysterious ancient realms suit players who enjoy Sky's peaceful solitary moments.
- #29 The Last Campfire
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 20,767 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%, Puzzle Platformer 15.7%, Puzzle 13.7%, Family Friendly 12.2%, Cute 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: Guiding lost souls toward hope through gentle puzzle-solving aligns closely with Sky's compassionate theme of restoring lost light.
- #30 Heartopia
77% matchMixed66% of 15,995 reviews2026
Dev: XD
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 52.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 25.1%, Multiplayer 23.7%, Character Customization 23.2%, Cute 17%, Casual 6.8%
- #31 Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition
78% matchVery Positive95% of 53,432 reviews2020
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 16.1 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 56.3%, Exploration 18.4%, Atmospheric 15.4%, Adventure 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its cooperative option, warm art, compassionate quests, and emotional focus on helping spirits make for a more management-driven but heartfelt alternative.
- #32 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 22.1%, Online Co-Op 15.1%, Open World 13.6%, Character Customization 12.4%, Multiplayer 9.7%
- #33 illum
77% matchVery Positive92% of 114 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 13.5%, Family Friendly 13.4%, Puzzle 13.2%, Cute 13.1%
- #34 Night Stones
75% matchVery Positive94% of 304 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 21.4%, Open World 12.8%, Emotional 12.7%, Character Customization 10.6%, Family Friendly 8.4%
- #35 Aniimo
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 20,741 reviews2026
Dev: Pawprint Studio
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Aniimo is a free-to-play, next-gen creature-catching open-world RPG. Explore the vast continent of Idyll, Twine with unique Aniimo, unlock new abilities. Travel to a sky-floating metropolis, meet other Pathfinders, and battle in exciting competitions. Choose your Aniimo and begin your epic journey!
Why similar: Open World 24.2%, Online Co-Op 23%, Multiplayer 16.2%, Exploration 10.8%, Cute 10.7%
- #36 Animal Jam
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,603 reviews2025
Dev: WildWorks, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.5 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 33.4%, Family Friendly 14.4%, Character Customization 13%, Open World 10.7%, Multiplayer 9.2%
- #37 Where Winds Meet
72% matchVery Positive86% of 115,408 reviews2025
Dev: Everstone StudioPub: NetEase Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 33.4 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 25.5%, Character Customization 20.1%, Multiplayer 15.6%, Online Co-Op 14.1%, Fantasy 10.6%
- #38 Sledding Game
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,307 reviews2026
Dev: The Sledding Corporation
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
A game about hanging out with friends :)
Why similar: Online Co-Op 19.5%, Sandbox 15.9%, Multiplayer 14.1%, Character Customization 13.2%, Open World 10.2%
- #39 Swords 'n Magic and Stuff
73% matchVery Positive93% of 1,195 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 24.5%, Open World 14.9%, Family Friendly 12.4%, Multiplayer 11.6%, Cute 10%
- #40 Find Your Words
70% matchVery Positive98% of 241 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%, Cozy 22.9%, Family Friendly 12.4%, Cute 11.2%, Open World 10.7%
- #41 Moen
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 214 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 23.1%, Open World 13.5%, Online Co-Op 11.6%, Character Customization 10.2%, Multiplayer 8.9%
- #42 Blue Protocol: Star Resonance
72% matchMixed50% of 18,947 reviews2025
Dev: Shanghai Bokura Network Technology Co.LtdPub: A Plus
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 37.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 35.9%, Character Customization 18.2%, Open World 17.5%, Multiplayer 12.2%, Fantasy 10.5%
- #43 Villagers and Heroes
75% matchMixed61% of 3,462 reviews2014
Dev: Mad Otter Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 44%
The Cozy MMO where adventure and home share the same world. Explore a vast fantasy realm, battle monsters, master crafting and gathering, build a home, and grow a village with friends old and new—free to play.
Why similar: Wholesome 19.4%, Cozy 17.4%, Massively Multiplayer 16.7%, Online Co-Op 10.7%, Open World 10.3%
- #44 Farever
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 9,511 reviews2026
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 24.3 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 21.7%, Online Co-Op 16.6%, Open World 12.3%, Puzzle Platformer 10.7%, Sandbox 9.7%
- #45 Angeldust
74% 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 45.5%, Open World 12.4%, Sandbox 10.4%, Multiplayer 9.1%, Online Co-Op 6.3%
- #46 Guild Wars 2®
70% matchVery Positive88% of 29,804 reviews2022
Dev: ArenaNet®
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 71.6 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 28.3%, Character Customization 22.1%, Online Co-Op 11.4%, Fantasy 10.5%, Multiplayer 10.4%
- #47 Wobbly Life
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 36,248 reviews2025
Dev: RubberBandGames
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Wobbly Life is a vibrant open-world physics sandbox. Play with your friends online or in local co-op, with exciting jobs, mini games and wacky story missions. Earn cash to spend in the world on clothes, vehicles and houses. There is a whole Wobbly World out there to explore!
Why similar: Open World 21.8%, Sandbox 20.2%, Multiplayer 16.1%, Online Co-Op 13.6%, Family Friendly 11.5%
- #48 Tinkertown
71% matchMixed67% of 1,345 reviews2023
Dev: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 19.4%, Online Co-Op 19%, Open World 18.4%, Multiplayer 17.1%, Adventure 13.3%
- #49 Skybound
68% matchVery Positive90% of 83 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 21.7%, Open World 18.7%, Exploration 10.8%, Family Friendly 9.7%, Stylized 8.4%
- #50 ENA: Dream BBQ
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 37,394 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 33.8%, Exploration 29.8%, Atmospheric 20.1%, Adventure 16.3%
- #51 Ylands
71% matchMixed64% of 8,453 reviews2019
Dev: Bohemia Interactive
Windows
Median: 48 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 27.4%, Open World 26.4%, Multiplayer 22.3%, Exploration 15.5%, Adventure 8.4%
- #52 Let's Save Mice
67% matchVery Positive96% of 156 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 33.3%, Multiplayer 24.5%, Character Customization 12.7%, Adventure 10.8%, Cute 9.9%
- #53 Puzzles For Clef
69% matchVery Positive81% of 147 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 26.1%, Cozy 20%, Puzzle Platformer 16.3%, Exploration 8.1%, Puzzle 7.4%
- #54 Tower of Fantasy
69% matchMixed66% of 12,067 reviews2022
Dev: Hotta StudioPub: Perfect World Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 54.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Embark together on your fantasy adventure! Set hundreds of years in the future on the distant planet of Aida, the shared open-world RPG, anime-infused sci-fi adventure Tower of Fantasy now is officially available on Steam.
Why similar: Open World 45.1%, Massively Multiplayer 32.6%, Character Customization 22.3%
- #55 ILA: A Frosty Glide
66% matchVery Positive97% of 177 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 25.3%, Cozy 20%, Character Customization 10.8%, Open World 10.2%, Family Friendly 8.6%
- #56 Toram Online
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,167 reviews2021
Dev: Asobimo, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
The MMORPG of a massive and magnificent fantasy! Let's explore the MMO world!
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 32.8%, Character Customization 23.3%, Online Co-Op 14.9%, Open World 9.5%, Multiplayer 8.6%
- #57 SKYE
68% matchVery Positive92% of 1,347 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 35.8%, Exploration 27.1%, Adventure 22.2%, Casual 14.8%
- #58 Strinova
66% matchMostly Positive74% of 30,870 reviews2024
Dev: iDreamSky
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 34.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Strinova is an anime-style third-person tactical competitive shooter. Switch freely between three-dimensional and two-dimensional forms in this one-of-a-kind game that offers a unique tactical shooting system for an unparalleled experience.
Why similar: Online Co-Op 51.4%, Multiplayer 38.8%, Casual 9.8%
- #59 VRChat
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 269,263 reviews2017
Dev: VRChat Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 176.7 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 44.4%, Multiplayer 22.7%, Open World 17.6%, Sandbox 7.1%, Casual 3.6%
