Games Like Smushi Come Home

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Nature 13.7%, Open World 12.6%, Relaxing 12.1%, Cute 11.6%, Exploration 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the exact same peaceful exploration vibe, gentle outdoor traversal, and heartwarming dialogue in a cozy nature setting.

Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!

Why similar: Wholesome 26.5%, Cozy 21.8%, Cute 9.5%, Relaxing 9.2%, 3D Platformer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features similar cute, child-like wonder and fluid open-world platforming focused on helping charming forest characters.

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

Why similar: Wholesome 26.2%, Cozy 19%, Cute 10.3%, Open World 10.3%, Family Friendly 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the delightful feeling of playing as a small creature navigating a vibrant, interactive sandbox world at your own pace.

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 24.3%, Cozy 18.2%, Nature 15.1%, Open World 10.2%, Family Friendly 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes environmental appreciation, gentle exploration, and helping out friendly inhabitants on a sunny island.

Be Flint, who is doing his best to keep his grandma's park up and running and make it a place for the campers to enjoy. Learn the camper's wishes and build whatever their hearts desire to attract even more quirky characters and look forward to whimsical conversations and quests.

Why similar: Wholesome 17.5%, Cozy 15%, Nature 14.1%, Open World 10.4%, Cute 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a cozy, open-air adventure where you explore a peaceful park and chat with cute animal visitors.

Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 20.3%, Cute 14.5%, Family Friendly 11.6%, Third Person 10.9%, Funny 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers charming 3D platforming and puzzle-solving mechanics built around collecting tiny helpers in a whimsical world.

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 23.8%, Cozy 19.5%, Nature 10.6%, Cute 7.7%, Relaxing 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Exudes the same wholesome, low-stress energy as you travel around helping quirky characters solve gentle problems.

It's Mail Time! As a newly trained Mail Scout, put on your pack, grab those letters, and deliver them across Grumblewood Grove! The forest animals eagerly await the sight of your mushroom hat in this cozy, cottagecore light-platformer adventure!

Why similar: Open World 17.8%, Cute 13.1%, Relaxing 11.7%, Third Person 10.5%, Funny 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Presents a cottagecore aesthetic with relaxed exploration and cheerful delivery quests in a vibrant forest.

Swing through the trees, spin sticky webs, and make friends with bugs! Be the adorable spider you've always wanted to be.

Why similar: Nature 20.4%, Cute 17.9%, Relaxing 13.6%, Exploration 12%, Family Friendly 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Puts you in the role of a tiny, adorable animal exploring a lush natural environment using creative movement mechanics.

Join Snufkin in this musical adventure about restoring harmony and balance to Moominvalley, protecting it from the industrious Park Keeper.

Why similar: Wholesome 20.1%, Open World 17.3%, Cozy 15.4%, Funny 10%, Cute 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a whimsical, story-rich adventure set in a picturesque natural world full of charming characters and musical exploration.

A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.

Why similar: Wholesome 28.7%, 3D Platformer 11%, Cute 9.7%, Relaxing 9.3%, Third Person 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a solitary, atmospheric journey through ancient lands with smooth movement and light puzzle-platforming.

Jump, burrow, and tail swipe your way to victory in this love letter to classic 3D platformers!

Why similar: Wholesome 24.4%, 3D Platformer 19.3%, Cute 11.6%, Funny 9.4%, Family Friendly 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the accessible, cheerful 3D platforming and collectathon elements found in Smushi's movement style.

Donut County is a story-based physics puzzle game where you play as an ever-growing hole in the ground. Meet cute characters, steal their trash, and throw them in a hole.

Why similar: Cute 26.2%, Funny 23.1%, Family Friendly 11.1%, Adventure 7.6%, Relaxing 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the lighthearted humor, quirky storytelling, and whimsical physics-based puzzle nature.

You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery.

Why similar: Cute 23.9%, Funny 22.1%, Relaxing 19.7%, Exploration 14.1%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers the same humorous, low-stakes storytelling and charming character interactions.

Join Koa and Napopo on a 3D platformer adventure through the islands of Mara! Outwit traps, explore the ocean, maneuver dangerous environments, and have fun in 8 wild worlds on their quest to recover stolen pirate loot.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 20.5%, Cute 14.5%, Funny 11.7%, Relaxing 11.2%, Exploration 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features vibrant, sunny platforming action with cute characters and light exploration elements.

Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure about leaving home, set in a foldable, paper world.

Why similar: Wholesome 30.6%, Cozy 24.1%, Relaxing 9.5%, Family Friendly 8.5%, Stylized 7%

Why You'll Like It: Blends gentle environmental puzzle mechanics with a cozy, journey-focused narrative.

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

Why similar: Wholesome 29.4%, Cozy 20.7%, Funny 11.8%, Cute 10.1%, Relaxing 9%

Why You'll Like It: Brings a colorful, low-poly aesthetic and a sweet, wholesome story about friendship and community.

Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.

Why similar: Open World 27.6%, Cute 26.4%, Exploration 15.3%, Funny 9.4%, Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a cheerful, open-world exploration experience full of cute creatures and relaxing resource gathering.

Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family.

Why similar: Nature 17.6%, Cute 13.7%, Open World 12%, Relaxing 10.3%, Exploration 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a cute, puzzle-oriented journey where manipulating the world map drives your exploration.

Calico is a day-in-the-life community sim game where you are given an important and adorable task: rebuild the town’s cat café and fill it with cute and cuddly creatures! Build up your café by filling it with cute furniture, fun decorations, yummy pastries, and get it bustling with animals again!

Why similar: Open World 31.8%, Cute 26.2%, Relaxing 17.4%, Family Friendly 12.7%, Casual 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Embraces maximum coziness and community interaction with adorable animals in a pastel-colored world.

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: Cute 25.8%, Adventure 23.1%, Relaxing 13.8%, Funny 11.3%, Story Rich 9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration, helping others, and bringing vibrancy back to a cute, hand-drawn world.

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: Platformer 21.7%, Family Friendly 18.7%, Open World 18.2%, Cute 16.3%, Adventure 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines relaxed open-world exploration with whimsical traversal mechanics in a beautiful nature setting.

It's a lovely morning in the village and you are a horrible goose.

Why similar: Funny 31.5%, Cute 26.3%, Family Friendly 16.9%, Third Person 12.4%, Adventure 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the joyful, playful nature of playing as a small animal causing minor, good-natured mischief.

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 28.1%, Nature 14.5%, Open World 14.5%, Cute 8.9%, Third Person 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on nurturing nature, restoring environments, and enjoying a slow-paced, wholesome gameplay loop.

Continue the adventures of Beatrix LeBeau as she journeys across the Slime Sea to Rainbow Island, a land brimming with ancient mysteries, and bursting with wiggly, new slimes to wrangle in this sequel to the smash-hit, Slime Rancher.

Why similar: Open World 29.8%, Cute 21.2%, Relaxing 19.1%, Family Friendly 11.8%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on colorful open-world exploration with adorable creatures in a vibrant, relaxing environment.

Bear and Breakfast is a laid-back management adventure game where you build and run a bed and breakfast...but you’re a bear.

Why similar: Nature 29.9%, Relaxing 17.5%, Cute 16.5%, Family Friendly 13.6%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features adorable animal protagonists managing cozy spaces and interacting with a quirky cast of forest residents.

Pat the alligator, a (mostly) harmless and (probably) innocent reptile is at the center of a conspiracy that could bring down the biggest, scariest family in Alligator New York City: his own! Explore the city, meet the Family, and try to save Pat before the clock runs out.

Why similar: Cute 35.3%, Funny 29.5%, Family Friendly 11.2%, Indie 8.1%, Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers the same kind of witty, lighthearted humor and charming character-driven interactions.

Dorfromantik is a peaceful building strategy and puzzle game where you create a beautiful and ever-growing village landscape by placing tiles. Explore a variety of colorful biomes, discover and unlock new tiles and complete quests to fill your world with life!

Why similar: Relaxing 45%, Family Friendly 34.1%, Casual 9.9%, Singleplayer 5.5%, Indie 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Mirrors the relaxing, stress-free puzzle-building satisfaction that complements the cozy exploration genre.

Swim, dive, and explore as a curious sea otter far from home. Meet charming animals, discover hidden places, use tools, and solve light challenges as you make your way back with your favorite rock by your side.

Why similar: Wholesome 17.6%, Cozy 15.5%, Open World 11.9%, Nature 9.7%, Cute 8.2%

Welcome to Cozy Grove, a game about camping on a haunted, ever-changing island. As a Spirit Scout, you'll wander the island's forest each day, finding new hidden secrets and helping soothe the local ghosts. With a little time and a lot of crafting, you'll bring color and joy back to Cozy Grove!

Why similar: Cozy 36.8%, Relaxing 22.1%, Cute 17.9%, Story Rich 6.8%, Funny 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a gentle, time-gated exploration experience focused on helping charming ghost-bears find peace.

Explore a forgotten land in Gecko Gods, a puzzle-adventure as a tiny gecko. Climb walls, solve ancient puzzles and uncover a lost civilisation in a world full of hidden paths, quiet secrets and natural wonder.

Why similar: Wholesome 26.1%, Nature 10.9%, 3D Platformer 10.5%, Open World 9.9%, Exploration 6.9%

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 21.5%, Cozy 17.5%, 3D Platformer 10.4%, Open World 10.3%, Cute 7.8%

A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!

Why similar: Wholesome 29.5%, Cozy 28.7%, Relaxing 10.1%, Cute 8.4%, Exploration 8%

Wattam is a game about the joys of friendship and discovery, from the imagination of Keita Takahashi (creator of Katamari Damacy and Noby Noby Boy) and developer Funomena.

Why similar: Cute 22.7%, Family Friendly 15.9%, Exploration 14.9%, Funny 14.2%, Adventure 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes pure joy, funny character interactions, and whimsical sandbox playfulness.

Play as Boris, a curious baby boar who must learn how to use his nose to reunite with his family after a forest fire. Explore beautiful landscapes, track scents, and uncover secrets as you slowly reconnect with nature in this cozy animal adventure.

Why similar: Nature 15.6%, Relaxing 12.7%, Cute 12.6%, Cozy 12.3%, Open World 11.1%

Play as an adorable chicken in this relaxing platformer. Jump, climb and solve puzzles to find the answer to the ULTIMATE question a chicken can ask...

Why similar: Wholesome 21.4%, Cozy 18.6%, Nature 9.4%, Cute 8.8%, Relaxing 7.1%

Restore your town as you run, jump and dash through cozy locales while helping lovable townsfolk! Become immersed in a tight-knit community of animals and robots while becoming the town hero in this heart-warming solarpunk adventure.

Why similar: Wholesome 21.6%, Nature 14.5%, Cozy 14.3%, 3D Platformer 11.3%, Cute 6.7%

A chill exploration game where EVERYTHING goes in the boot! You're Alp, a lil' golem on a quest to find his purpose. Run, climb, and use items as fuel in your Rocket Boot to blast yourself into the air!

Why similar: Wholesome 19.5%, Cozy 17.5%, Nature 10.2%, Cute 9.8%, Relaxing 8.9%

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 34.4%, Open World 19.4%, Cute 11.7%, Relaxing 8.7%, Exploration 8%

Mika and the Witch’s Mountain is a fantasy adventure about an aspiring witch who delivers packages to the townspeople of a small island. Explore every cranny and soar through the sky with your magic broom.

Why similar: Wholesome 23.2%, Cozy 19.9%, Nature 13.5%, Open World 10.5%, Relaxing 8.2%

Moose Lost in the Woods is a cozy 3D platformer without a language barrier. Explore by running, leaping, bouncing, and splashing around in Swedish forest environments, whilst stuffing your backpack with goodies!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 17%, Nature 11.1%, Family Friendly 10.7%, Cute 8.7%, Platformer 8.2%

Step into the tiny metaphorical shoes of a Muri, entrusted with the important task of exploring, cleaning, and restoring a corrupted and decaying beach, one sparkling satisfying patch at a time, in this cute cozy mini-adventure - Project Shoreline!

Why similar: Cozy 19.3%, Nature 14.6%, Open World 10.8%, Cute 8.5%, Relaxing 7.7%

Welcome to the beautiful and tropical Petit Island! Relive your grandpaw's youthful adventures by exploring the island and meeting all the unique islanders in this heartwarming open-world narrative exploration game. Preserve his memories before they fade away.

Why similar: Nature 19.1%, Open World 14.1%, Cute 11.1%, Relaxing 10.1%, Family Friendly 9.2%

Garden Trills is a cozy puzzle-platformer where you fly as an adorable sparrow through enchanting Mediterranean gardens. Help your neighbors, grow vibrant flowers, and harness their powers to reach new destinations as you flutter into the heart of Vernubiel’s gardens.

Why similar: Wholesome 19%, Cozy 16.4%, Nature 14.2%, Open World 10.9%, Cute 8.1%

Terry wants to launch himself into space using his new car. Doing something this cool and reckless will surely make him the talk of the town. Run, drive and glide through this small journey of big discoveries as Terry works towards achieving this goal.

Why similar: Wholesome 24.3%, Open World 17.2%, Funny 10.1%, Cute 9.5%, Relaxing 9.4%

A journey of flavors and friendships awaits you in your cozy, customisable food truck! Forage for fresh ingredients to create your own menu, then feed tummies and souls with home-cooked meals. Change the world, one apple at a time.

Why similar: Wholesome 24.7%, Cozy 23.1%, Open World 10.5%, Cute 8.1%, Relaxing 7.9%

Venture into the depths of the Swamp as an adorable frog! Grapple, swing, jump, and swim to complete a secret quest in this short side scrolling adventure.

Why similar: Wholesome 17.9%, Nature 11.6%, Cute 10.7%, Relaxing 9.8%, Funny 8.4%

Grab your backpack and climb on in, it’s time to hit the road! Head out on a gentle journey in your reliable old caravan, crafting hearty meals, running market stalls and sharing goodies with local townsfolk. Spread kindness, share, and help prepare for the annual Whizz Bang Fair!

Why similar: Cozy 29.5%, Open World 17.6%, Cute 12.2%, 3D Platformer 11.2%, Exploration 9.1%

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: Wholesome 17%, Cozy 16.5%, Nature 11.8%, Open World 11.6%, 3D Platformer 10.2%

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: Cozy 24.2%, Wholesome 24.2%, Cute 9.7%, Relaxing 7.9%, Exploration 7.8%

Go on a summer vacation to the Cloudy Valley archipelago! Swim, climb, and explore the different islands at your own pace. Discover treasures or enjoy a cozy and relaxing atmosphere by the waves...

Why similar: Wholesome 18.3%, Nature 17%, Open World 14.2%, Cute 11.8%, Relaxing 10.5%

Embark on a cozy climbing adventure in Valley Peaks, a ribbiting first-person platformer where each mountain is like a puzzle. Install Radio Towers at the top of every ridge to connect the froggy inhabitants to the wider world, venture further into the Valley, conquer peaks and unravel mysteries!

Why similar: Cozy 15.8%, Wholesome 14.6%, Nature 12%, Open World 10.4%, 3D Platformer 8.5%

✉️ Become a living letter and find your way to the one who still waits for you! Fly, sail, roll, solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and travel through time and continents in this adventure platformer!😸

Why similar: Wholesome 23.5%, Cozy 18.4%, 3D Platformer 11.2%, Cute 8.1%, Relaxing 7.6%

In the spirit world of Nomori, up and down start to lose all meaning. Open portals, rotate your perspective and use your wits to solve mind-bending puzzles. Journey across a whimsical world and reunite the spirits to find your way back home.

Why similar: Wholesome 21.8%, Cozy 18.5%, 3D Platformer 13%, Cute 8.6%, Relaxing 7.7%

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: Nature 16.1%, Wholesome 14.8%, Cozy 14.6%, Relaxing 10.2%, Cute 9.5%

Embark on a wholesome adventure to save The Grove! Forage resources, combat the invasive Rot, and restore the community. Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor in this charming action-RPG starring a grape.

Why similar: Cozy 30%, Cute 14.2%, Funny 11.5%, Family Friendly 11.1%, Exploration 10.4%

Tukoni: Forest Keepers is a cute & cozy puzzle adventure. Play as Traveller, a forest spirit on a special journey, as you explore magical hand-drawn locations, meet charming characters, solve handcrafted puzzles, collect herbs and tea recipes, and help the forest prepare for the coming winter.

Why similar: Wholesome 26.3%, Cozy 18.4%, Nature 10.3%, Cute 10.1%, Family Friendly 5.7%

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 20.2%, Nature 16.1%, Open World 13.9%, 3D Platformer 11%, Cute 8.4%

Embark on a short, playful adventure in your cozy flying boat and sail through fluffy clouds. Discover floating islands and befriend their quirky citizens. Jump, roll, climb, and skate through Cloudburg as Skye faces her biggest obstacle on her way to the Royal Postal Academy!

Why similar: Nature 17.6%, Open World 14.8%, 3D Platformer 11.6%, Relaxing 10.5%, Cute 10.5%

EmBARK on a therapeutic adventure alone or with a friend. Collect Corgi Butt Power to climb, soar, and prove stubby legs can't stop you! Relax and savor this bite-sized, open world while 10% of your purchase is donated to animal shelters.

Why similar: Wholesome 22.8%, 3D Platformer 13.4%, Cozy 10.7%, Relaxing 10%, Open World 8.1%