- #1 Cloud Gardens
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,300 reviews2021
Dev: Noio
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 46%
A chill game about using plants to overgrow abandoned wasteland dioramas
Why similar: Relaxing 40.2%, Atmospheric 25.5%, Casual 19.5%, Indie 8.3%, Puzzle 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures the relaxing, plant-growing aesthetic while offering a unique, atmospheric sandbox puzzle experience.
- #2 Terra Nil
96% matchVery Positive88% of 8,613 reviews2023
Dev: Free LivesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Terra Nil is an intricate environmental strategy game about transforming a barren wasteland into a thriving, balanced ecosystem. Bring life back to a lifeless world by purifying soil, cleaning oceans, planting trees, and reintroducing wildlife, then leave without a trace.
Why similar: Relaxing 36.1%, Puzzle 30.9%, Atmospheric 17.6%, Casual 15.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the core theme of nature restoration through strategic puzzle-solving and environmental manipulation.
- #3 A Monster's Expedition
96% matchVery Positive95% of 1,663 reviews2020
Dev: Draknek & Friends
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
An adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans!
Why similar: Puzzle 39%, Relaxing 27.4%, Casual 17.4%, Atmospheric 16.2%
Why You'll Like It: It features grid-based movement and clever, nature-themed puzzles that reward experimentation and careful planning.
- #4 Ouros
95% matchVery Positive97% of 270 reviews2024
Dev: Michael Kamm
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ouros is a calming puzzle game about forming beautiful curves in a serene space. Find your flow as you nudge, bend, and stretch curves into pleasing shapes, and discover the inherent mathematical beauty of Ouros.
Why similar: Puzzle 25.5%, Relaxing 22.4%, Casual 18.7%, Minimalist 17.2%, Atmospheric 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: An abstract, relaxing puzzle game that focuses on manipulating curves and landscapes in a serene environment.
- #5 Dorfromantik
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 29,391 reviews2022
Dev: Toukana Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Minimalist 27.1%, Puzzle 25.7%, Relaxing 24.8%, Casual 13.7%, Indie 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This tile-based strategy game provides a similarly peaceful, meditative experience as you build a growing landscape.
- #6 Assemble with Care
94% matchVery Positive90% of 10,503 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Repair old-school objects in this cozy puzzle game. Join antique-restorer Maria, as she arrives in the sun-soaked town of Bellariva and set out on a journey of helping the townsfolk reconnect.
Why similar: Beautiful 34.8% ★, Casual 18.8%, Puzzle 15.1%, Relaxing 13.5%, Indie 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a tactile, wholesome puzzle experience that emphasizes fixing objects and restoring order to a peaceful world.
- #7 The Gardens Between
93% matchVery Positive94% of 2,749 reviews2018
Dev: The Voxel Agents
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
The Gardens Between is a surreal puzzle adventure that follows best friends, Arina and Frendt, as they fall into a mysterious world of beautiful garden islands. Manipulate time to solve puzzles and discover the secrets of each island.
Why similar: Minimalist 32%, Puzzle 27.2%, Relaxing 26.5%, Atmospheric 14.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a beautiful, surreal journey through time and nature with a focus on gentle, contemplative puzzle-solving.
- #8 Quell
92% matchVery Positive98% of 450 reviews2015
Dev: Fallen Tree Games LtdPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
An enchanting game of logic and relaxation.
Why similar: Puzzle 29.8%, Minimalist 23.3%, Relaxing 20.1%, Indie 13.8%, Casual 13%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, minimalist puzzle game that shares the same tranquil vibe and satisfying, logic-based gameplay.
- #9 Zenge
91% matchVery Positive95% of 3,079 reviews2016
Dev: Hamster On Coke Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Relaxing puzzle game, telling the story of Eon through gorgeous art and music.
Why similar: Puzzle 34.1%, Minimalist 22.9%, Casual 17%, Relaxing 13.3%, Indie 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: This minimalist puzzle game focuses on fitting pieces together in a relaxing, story-driven environment.
- #10 Monument Valley
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,586 reviews2022
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Embark on a journey of forgiveness through impossible environments and illusionary puzzles. Experience this meditative and calming puzzle game by manipulating monuments and creating evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.
Why similar: Puzzle 32%, Relaxing 30.2%, Casual 16.1%, Beautiful 14.2% ★, Atmospheric 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: It features stunning, minimalist architecture and perspective-based puzzles that feel both elegant and relaxing.
- #11 Linelight
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,103 reviews2017
Dev: My Dog Zorro
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Linelight is an elegant puzzle game set in a world of lines.
Why similar: Puzzle 32.9%, Casual 22.9%, Minimalist 19.6%, Indie 16.1%, Relaxing 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist puzzle game that uses simple, clean design and a soothing atmosphere to guide you through its levels.
- #12 Scalak
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,106 reviews2018
Dev: Hamster On Coke Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Fulfilling puzzle game.
Why similar: Minimalist 30.2%, Casual 28.2%, Puzzle 27.9%, Indie 13.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a series of minimalist, tactile puzzles that are perfect for a short, relaxing session.
- #13 Sizeable
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,335 reviews2021
Dev: Business Goose Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Sizeable is a relaxing and peacefull puzzle/exploration game! Shrink and grow your way through small dioramas in search of hidden objects!
Why similar: Puzzle 22.6%, Minimalist 22.2%, Relaxing 19.6%, Casual 13.7%, Indie 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing puzzle game where you manipulate the size of objects in the environment to solve nature-themed riddles.
- #14 Gorogoa
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 20,375 reviews2017
Dev: Buried SignalPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.
Why similar: Beautiful 50.1% ★, Puzzle 29.4%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Casual 6.6%, Indie 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A beautifully illustrated, artistic puzzle game that relies on spatial manipulation and perspective to progress.
- #15 Carto
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,290 reviews2020
Dev: Sunhead GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Puzzle 34.3%, Relaxing 31.2%, Atmospheric 17.4%, Indie 17.2%
Why You'll Like It: This adventure-puzzle game allows you to manipulate the map tiles to change the landscape and explore new areas.
- #16 Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions
86% matchVery Positive91% of 3,195 reviews2019
Dev: Onyx Lute
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Welcome to the Glass Masquerade sequel - an artistic puzzle game inspired by stained glass artisans and Wonderland depictions of the 20th century. You need to combine hidden glass pieces to solve every riddle and free yourself from a tangled dream.
Why similar: Beautiful 35.6% ★, Puzzle 23.2%, Casual 17.1%, Relaxing 10.3%, Indie 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, artistic puzzle game that provides a calm and meditative experience through its unique stained-glass aesthetic.
- #17 PUSH
86% matchVery Positive87% of 693 reviews2017
Dev: Maciej TargoniPub: Hamster On Coke Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Can you push all the buttons?
Why similar: Puzzle 27.3%, Casual 24%, Minimalist 23%, Relaxing 13.8%, Indie 12%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, clean, and satisfying puzzle game that focuses on the tactile joy of clicking and moving objects.
- #18 Up Left Out
85% matchVery Positive93% of 452 reviews2018
Dev: Maciej TargoniPub: Maciej Targoni
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A puzzle game about unlocking stuff.
Why similar: Minimalist 28.6%, Puzzle 24.3%, Relaxing 21.5%, Casual 11.8%, Indie 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This minimalist puzzle game is all about relaxing, logical movement without any pressure or timers.
- #19 Please, Touch The Artwork
84% matchVery Positive83% of 494 reviews2022
Dev: Thomas Waterzooi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%
A cozy puzzler with story. Recreate paintings by applying lines & colors in a specific order. Explore beautiful mazes & collect letters of a poem. Help two sweethearts find a path towards each other. Three games in one. Hints when stuck. 160+ paintings, 3~4 hours, set to a chill soundtrack.
Why similar: Wholesome 34.3% ★, Minimalist 17.4%, Puzzle 16%, Relaxing 15.1%, Casual 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A wholesome and cozy puzzle experience that encourages you to interact with art in a relaxing, stress-free way.
- #20 Path of Giants
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,003 reviews2020
Dev: Journey Bound Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Path of Giants is a serene puzzle adventure that follows three adorable explorers as they take on an icy mountain full of trials in search of a lost treasure. Control three characters, use their teamwork, leave no one behind, and hopefully find some gold!
Why similar: Beautiful 47.5% ★, Puzzle 17.3%, Relaxing 12.5%, Casual 11.5%, Indie 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, cooperative-style puzzle game that focuses on navigating beautiful environments with gentle logic.
- #21 Lines Infinite
84% matchVery Positive91% of 584 reviews2017
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.
Why similar: Puzzle 23.7%, Casual 23.4%, Minimalist 20.8%, Relaxing 16.3%, Indie 15.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a relaxing, minimalist puzzle experience centered on connecting lines in a calm environment.
- #22 Golf Peaks
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,117 reviews2018
Dev: Afterburn
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A relaxing puzzle game where you climb mountains by playing golf. Pick the right cards, avoid hazards and conquer over 120 summits!
Why similar: Wholesome 45.8% ★, Minimalist 21.4%, Puzzle 17.5%, Casual 15.3%
Why You'll Like It: This minimalist, card-based puzzle game offers a relaxing, isometric experience that is easy to pick up and play.
- #23 Campfire Cooking
82% matchVery Positive95% of 58 reviews2017
Dev: Layton Hawkes
Windows · Mac
Campfire Cooking is a puzzle game about relaxing moments in nature, as you prepare meals over a warm fire. Follow a family's vacation to beautiful and exotic hiking trails. Listen to stories, toast marshmallows, simmer fondue or play with magnets until each meal is ready to eat.
Why similar: Relaxing 50.9%, Casual 30.3%, Indie 18.8%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, nature-themed puzzle game that focuses on the simple, satisfying act of cooking over a fire.
- #24 LOOP: A Tranquil Puzzle Game
81% matchVery Positive97% of 136 reviews2015
Dev: John Cullen
Windows · Mac · Linux
LOOP is a tranquil puzzle game, with a unique, simple, meditative feel. Inspired by Zen philosophy, the minimal UI has no timers, move limit or score; allowing you to just relax and focus. Includes over 1 BILLION Levels.
Why similar: Puzzle 38.8%, Casual 36.5%, Indie 24.7%
Why You'll Like It: As the name suggests, this game offers a peaceful, minimalist puzzle experience focused on creating loops.
- #25 Lines X
81% matchVery Positive82% of 982 reviews2017
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.
Why similar: Minimalist 22.1%, Puzzle 21.4%, Casual 19.9%, Relaxing 17.3%, Indie 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, relaxing puzzle game that challenges you to connect lines in a minimalist, strategy-focused way.
- #26 Instant Farmer - Logic Puzzle
79% matchVery Positive89% of 242 reviews2021
Dev: Mens Sana Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Water the soil of your ranch and watch your crop grow. A relaxing logic puzzle game.
Why similar: Wholesome 37.5% ★, Puzzle 22.4%, Relaxing 16.6%, Casual 12.6%, Minimalist 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, logic-based puzzle game that incorporates farming and nature themes into its mechanics.
- #27 The Shape of Things
78% matchVery Positive88% of 330 reviews2023
Dev: Hyper Three StudioPub: Maple Whispering Limited
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Experience a relaxing atmosphere from the comfort of your cozy room by solving small 3D puzzles inside collectible gachapons, and find the original shape of things inspired by Rubik’s style.
Why similar: Puzzle 25.8%, Relaxing 22.5%, Minimalist 20.4%, Casual 17.8%, Atmospheric 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: A cute and colorful puzzle game that focuses on rotating objects to find their correct, satisfying shape.
- #28 Flat Path
80% matchVery Positive87% of 92 reviews2016
Dev: GooDCrafter
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Relaxing puzzle game in a minimal style.
Why similar: Casual 24.4%, Puzzle 23.4%, Indie 19.8%, Minimalist 17.5%, Relaxing 14.9%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist puzzle game that emphasizes clean design and simple, relaxing mechanics.
- #29 Areia: Pathway to Dawn
79% 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: Beautiful 48.7% ★, Relaxing 13.6%, Indie 12.1%, Puzzle 11.3%, Atmospheric 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: An emotional, exploration-based game that features beautiful, colorful environments and a peaceful pace.
- #30 My Jigsaw Adventures - Roads of Life
78% matchVery Positive96% of 69 reviews2020
Dev: CCS
Windows · Mac · Linux
Jump into an adventure and travel through fabulous hand-painted jigsaw puzzles! Play the way you want using different number of pieces, shapes and helpers.
Why similar: Casual 24.5%, Beautiful 23.8% ★, Indie 17.2%, Puzzle 14%, Relaxing 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, singleplayer puzzle game that combines the joy of jigsaw puzzles with a gentle, narrative-driven experience.
- #31 Drop and Grow
74% matchVery Positive91% of 125 reviews2026
Dev: Shane Staller Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short incremental clicker about growing plants by dropping water. Sit back and relax while you restore nature.
Why similar: Relaxing 35.8%, Casual 28.9%, Atmospheric 26.1%, Indie 9.2%
- #32 Quell Reflect
77% matchVery Positive94% of 192 reviews2015
Dev: Fallen Tree Games LtdPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
An enchanting puzzle game of logic and relaxation.
Why similar: Puzzle 26.2%, Minimalist 24.6%, Relaxing 22.9%, Indie 14.1%, Casual 12.2%
- #33 Quell Memento
77% matchVery Positive96% of 227 reviews2015
Dev: Fallen Tree Games LtdPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
An enchanting puzzle game of logic and relaxation.
Why similar: Puzzle 28.7%, Minimalist 21.9%, Indie 18.4%, Relaxing 18.2%, Casual 12.8%
- #34 Lines X Free
75% matchVery Positive93% of 1,953 reviews2017
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.
Why similar: Puzzle 30.3%, Minimalist 21.8%, Relaxing 16%, Casual 15.4%, Indie 9.6%
- #35 Sandmade
76% matchVery Positive91% of 241 reviews2018
Dev: Manic Hyena
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Look closely and imagine, do those structures fit together? Sandmade is a beautiful puzzle game that starts simple and relaxing but will soon challenge your brain and test your spatial skills. How good are you at visualising objects in your mind? Immerse yourself in the world of sand shapes and find out.
Why similar: Beautiful 27.2% ★, Minimalist 18.4%, Puzzle 17.1%, Relaxing 16.1%, Casual 9.4%
- #36 LineWay
75% matchVery Positive93% of 567 reviews2017
Dev: PONY
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Can you draw a line?
Why similar: Puzzle 27.6%, Casual 25.3%, Minimalist 22.5%, Relaxing 15.5%, Indie 9.1%
- #37 Where Cards Fall
76% matchMixed68% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: The Game BandPub: Snowman
Windows
Spread decks of cards to solve challenging spatial puzzles and progress through dream-like landscapes in this award-winning title. Traverse beautifully crafted, isometric puzzles that give way to a wordless coming-of-age story, that invites you to reflect on the formative moments of your own life.
Why similar: Puzzle 40.5%, Relaxing 39.1%, Casual 20.4%
- #38 Tiny Lands
73% matchVery Positive92% of 1,077 reviews2021
Dev: Hyper Three StudioPub: Maple Whispering Limited
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Take your perceptivity to a new dimension in a relaxing low-poly isometric puzzle game. Find the differences in the beautiful, fully rotatable, and zoomable 3D environments. Can you find them all?
Why similar: Minimalist 23.4%, Puzzle 21.9%, Relaxing 21.4%, Casual 15.6%, Atmospheric 10.9%
- #39 Glass Masquerade
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,022 reviews2016
Dev: Onyx Lute
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Welcome to Glass Masquerade - an artistic puzzle game inspired by Art Deco & stained glass artisans of the 20th century. You need to combine hidden glass pieces to unveil clocks and themes exhibited by various cultures of the world at the 'International Times Exhibition'
Why similar: Puzzle 51.7%, Beautiful 22.4% ★, Relaxing 11.4%, Casual 6.5%, Atmospheric 4.5%
- #40 Mini Gardens - Logic Puzzle
74% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2022
Dev: Robotizar Games
Windows
Connect the hose to sprinklers of your garden and watch your 🌹flowers🌻 instantly grow revealing a beautiful scene. Mini Gardens is a logic puzzle game.
Why similar: Puzzle 35.4%, Relaxing 27.3%, Casual 21.8%, Atmospheric 15.5%
- #41 Colorzzle
73% matchVery Positive96% of 159 reviews2018
Dev: Darong StudioPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Colorzzle is an easy and relaxing puzzle game. When you match the colors, the trees grow and flowers bloom. Grow up every plants to clear the stage. You can start easily, but it will become more and more difficult as you proceed.
Why similar: Puzzle 28.7%, Casual 28.6%, Relaxing 23.4%, Indie 19.2%
- #42 Papercut Art Gallery-Nature
69% matchVery Positive97% of 255 reviews2024
Dev: Catnip studio
Windows
An artistic puzzle game inspired by paper cutting art. Piece together fragments of paper cutouts to restore the nature-themed artworks in the gallery.
Why similar: Puzzle 30.1%, Relaxing 24.7%, Casual 19.4%, Atmospheric 17.9%, Indie 7.9%
- #43 Nurikabe World
68% matchVery Positive100% of 196 reviews2025
Dev: Hemisquare
Windows · Mac · Linux
Nurikabe World is a relaxing logic puzzle game where you solve puzzles by creating islands and connecting rivers to create beautiful sceneries. Experience different landscapes and seasons, solve puzzle campaigns and create your own levels.
Why similar: Puzzle 25.3%, Minimalist 24.9%, Casual 14.7%, Relaxing 13.7%, Atmospheric 11.3%
- #44 ZeGame
72% matchVery Positive95% of 86 reviews2016
Dev: Jesper The End
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
ZeGame is a beautiful puzzle game with complex but rewarding puzzles in three dimensions. Discover the new surroundings in every world, each having their own unique look and feel.
Why similar: Beautiful 35.5% ★, Puzzle 17.3%, Relaxing 16.7%, Casual 12.3%, Indie 9.3%
- #45 Koral
72% 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: Beautiful 53.5% ★, Relaxing 13.5%, Puzzle 12.6%, Casual 8.4%, Atmospheric 8.2%
- #46 A Short Hike
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,321 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.0 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: Beautiful 48.9% ★, Relaxing 29%, Indie 11.5%, Casual 10.6%
- #47 Tiny Bubbles
71% matchVery Positive92% of 52 reviews2018
Dev: Pine Street Codeworks LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play with squishy clusters of soap bubbles in this mesmerizing physics puzzle game. Winner of over a dozen indie gaming awards!
Why similar: Wholesome 34.3% ★, Puzzle 23.9%, Relaxing 22.8%, Casual 10.2%, Indie 8.8%
- #48 Wayout
70% matchVery Positive88% of 1,175 reviews2016
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Relax, clear your mind and find the way out.
Why similar: Puzzle 28.9%, Minimalist 21%, Casual 16.9%, Indie 13.4%, Relaxing 11.5%
- #49 Plants Huddled Together
67% matchVery Positive94% of 271 reviews2024
Dev: Catnip studio
Windows
An interesting irregular puzzle game featuring beautiful plant illustrations. Come and relax with this game!
Why similar: Puzzle 37%, Casual 34.3%, Relaxing 18.7%, Atmospheric 10%
- #50 Liquid Pinball
71% matchMixed68% of 114 reviews2016
Dev: RunServer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
In this colorful game you need to tilt the field to move liquids to exits, dying them to different colors and even splitting apart. Game has fascinatingly realistic liquid physics and graphics setting the tone, Liquid Pinball challenges players to conquer 60 levels in 5 scenarios of varying difficulty.
Why similar: Casual 33.6%, Indie 23.6%, Relaxing 21.5%, Puzzle 21.3%
- #51 Please Fix The Road
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 286 reviews2022
Dev: ARIELEK
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Please Fix The Road is a colorful, minimalistic, laid-back and casual puzzle game in which it's probably not hard to guess... you're fixing roads! Your road repair doesn't have to be beautiful, it just needs to get the job done! Your mom will like this game too!
Why similar: Minimalist 28.6%, Puzzle 24.4%, Relaxing 18.6%, Casual 13.7%, Indie 8.3%
- #52 Supesu
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 52 reviews2018
Dev: Growfall Games
Windows
Welcome to Supesu. Relaxing dimensional puzzle game.
Why similar: Casual 35.4%, Indie 24.9%, Puzzle 16.8%, Relaxing 14.1%, Atmospheric 8.8%
- #53 Zen Bound 2
70% matchVery Positive86% of 584 reviews2010
Dev: Secret Exit Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Wrap your way to bliss in Zen Bound 2, the unique down-tempo indie game! This is a different gaming experience: an opportunity to slow down, zone out and focus on a task that’s challenging but not stressful, a set of gentle puzzles for the mind and fingers to solve.
Why similar: Puzzle 38.5%, Relaxing 25.1%, Casual 21.8%, Indie 14.6%
- #54 Shoot. Push. Repeat.
68% matchVery Positive84% of 75 reviews2020
Dev: CrewLab
Windows
A dynamic clicker puzzle simulating real physics.
Why similar: Casual 27.6%, Minimalist 21.5%, Indie 18.8%, Puzzle 16.7%, Relaxing 15.4%
- #55 Nonogram - The Greatest Painter
67% matchVery Positive90% of 382 reviews2018
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Do you deserve to be called The Greatest?
Why similar: Puzzle 23.7%, Minimalist 21.5%, Casual 20.1%, Relaxing 14.2%, Indie 13.4%
- #56 Seasons after Fall
68% matchVery Positive81% of 3,154 reviews2016
Dev: Swing Swing SubmarinePub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Seasons After Fall is a 2D platform-puzzler game that will let you dive into a captivating universe and explore a land governed by magic and nature.
Why similar: Beautiful 36.7% ★, Puzzle 19.3%, Indie 17%, Atmospheric 16.9%, Relaxing 10%
- #57 Station to Station
64% matchVery Positive89% of 1,920 reviews2023
Dev: Galaxy GrovePub: Prismatika
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 47%
‘Station to Station’ is a minimalist & relaxing game about building railway connections. Grab your conductor’s hat and bring the voxel-art world to life through the magic of trains!
Why similar: Wholesome 34.2% ★, Puzzle 18.3%, Relaxing 18.2%, Minimalist 12.2%, Atmospheric 9.7%
- #58 The UnderGarden
71% matchMixed65% of 91 reviews2010
Dev: Artech StudiosPub: Atari
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 34%
The UnderGarden is a casual Zen game that challenges players to explore beautiful underground caverns filled with strange life forms, sound, music and plenty of hidden secrets. Casual gamers with an affinity towards puzzle games will enjoy The UnderGarden’s modern exploration quest filled with brain teasing games that combine state of...
Why similar: Casual 43.9%, Puzzle 32.2%, Relaxing 23.9%
- #59 The Greenening
62% matchVery Positive97% of 379 reviews2026
Dev: Erkberg Games
Windows
A short and wholesome incremental journey about exploring and reawakening a forgotten world. Wash away the ashes to discover the secrets hidden beneath, upgrade your versatile watering abilities, and grow your own cozy space garden.
Why similar: Wholesome 49.6% ★, Relaxing 25%, Casual 16.6%, Atmospheric 8.8%
- #60 SquareCells
66% matchVery Positive90% of 1,254 reviews2015
Dev: Matthew Brown
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
SquareCells is an ambient logic puzzle game.
Why similar: Puzzle 44.2%, Minimalist 23.8%, Casual 17.2%, Indie 14.8%