Games Like Storm Boy

Paperbark is a charming game that tells a beautiful short story of a wombat, the bush and a very hot Australian Summer.

Why similar: Adventure 21.2%, Casual 20.9%, Indie 15.6%, Family Friendly 14.8%, Cute 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the storybook aesthetic and gentle, nature-focused gameplay that defines the experience of Storm Boy.

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: Casual 22%, Family Friendly 21.8%, Adventure 19.5%, Indie 11%, Cute 10%

Why You'll Like It: Like Storm Boy, this game centers on a child exploring nature and helping animals in a beautiful, heartwarming environment.

Play as a border collie and restore color to your human’s world in an atmospheric journey through the northern isles of Scotland. Explore land and sea, uncover hidden paths, herd animals and free wildlife to bring color back to her world, while revealing an emotional story about saying farewell.

Why similar: Adventure 26.4%, Family Friendly 21.1%, Cute 14.1%, Indie 13.4%, Story Rich 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: This emotional journey focuses on the bond between a girl and her dog, mirroring the deep connection between the protagonist and Mr. Percival.

Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, and hope. Interacting with the world around you, you'll shape the landscape to create the old man's path forward. Experience heartache and hope as you embark on a heartfelt journey through a sunkissed world.

Why similar: Adventure 25.4%, Casual 20.7%, Great Soundtrack 20.6%, Indie 13.7%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly emotional, short, and visually stunning narrative experience that focuses on reflection and discovery.

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: Adventure 29.4%, Indie 22.8%, Great Soundtrack 19.7%, Cute 8.7%, Colorful 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its charming art style and focus on emotional growth make it a perfect match for those who enjoyed the artistic presentation of Storm Boy.

An experimental short from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise: A simple & surreal 1-hour interactive animation about a boy and an injured bird, told without dialogues.If you're looking for To the Moon-like experience, I'd suggest playing Finding Paradise first.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 37.3%, Indie 20.2%, Adventure 19.8%, Story Rich 15.6%, Casual 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, wordless narrative experience that relies on visual storytelling to convey a touching bond between a boy and a bird.

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 22.9% ★, Adventure 18.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.5%, Indie 12.4%, Cute 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the same sense of peaceful exploration and cozy, bite-sized adventure found in the world of Storm Boy.

Spirit of the North is a single-player 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. Play as an ordinary red fox whose story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox.

Why similar: Adventure 31.7%, Casual 21.3%, Indie 18.8%, Beautiful 18.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: You play as a fox in a beautiful landscape, emphasizing the same themes of animal companionship and environmental storytelling.

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: Beautiful 26.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 24.8%, Adventure 15%, Casual 10.7%, Indie 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a serene, underwater exploration experience that prioritizes beauty, music, and a connection with nature.

Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.

Why similar: Cute 52.3%, Story Rich 47.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a short, artistic, and deeply atmospheric narrative that feels like a living painting.

Florence Yeoh feels a little... stuck. Her life is an endless routine of work, sleep, and spending too much time on social media. Then one day, she meets a cello player named Krish who changes everything about how she sees the world and herself.

Why similar: Casual 24.9%, Adventure 21.7%, Indie 18.4%, Family Friendly 10.6%, Cute 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A brief but deeply moving interactive story that uses simple mechanics to explore life and relationships.

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: Adventure 30.4%, Family Friendly 21.3%, Indie 18%, Cute 17.4%, Story Rich 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-adventure features a gentle, melancholic, and beautiful world that resonates with the tone of Storm Boy.

Guide a flock of birds on a playful journey across the sky.

Why similar: Adventure 43.7%, Indie 31.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.8%, Casual 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, artistic experience focused on the beauty of flight and the movement of birds in a natural setting.

Milo and the Magpies is a point-and-click, hidden object game following the story of a little cat named Milo who is trying to find his way home after getting turned around by an unfortunate encounter with some pesky magpies.

Why similar: Adventure 52.1%, Cute 19.7%, Indie 13.9%, Story Rich 9.9%, Colorful 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, hand-drawn point-and-click game that follows a cat's journey home through beautiful, interactive environments.

Nordlicht is an adventure-game where you accompany an unusual family on its fascinating journey to the cold north. During the journey, they encounter mysterious star-signs of the polar night, and have to overcome nature's dangers to confront their fears.

Why similar: Adventure 29.9%, Casual 27.2%, Indie 19.4%, Family Friendly 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure with a cozy, hand-drawn style that focuses on a gentle and family-friendly narrative.

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: Family Friendly 31.7%, Adventure 26.5%, Cute 22.3%, Story Rich 19.5%

Why You'll Like It: Players explore a stunning world through the eyes of various animals, capturing the same sense of wonder and nature-centric gameplay.

A lost soul and his dog set out on an otherworldly trek through the afterlife in this wholesome, non-linear adventure game. Pass into the world beyond, perform acts of kindness for other souls, and mend mistakes from a forgotten past life - all with a very good boy by your side!

Why similar: Adventure 36.5%, Casual 20.7%, Family Friendly 17.9%, Cute 13.5%, Story Rich 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, story-rich adventure about a boy and his dog navigating the afterlife, mirroring the themes of companionship.

A musical platforming adventure with an emotional story. Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around the world. Along the way you'll explore, solve puzzles, and meet a huge cast of characters!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 22.8%, Adventure 21.1%, Indie 12.3%, Casual 9.7%, Cute 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: An uplifting and colorful adventure that uses music and kindness to tell a memorable, story-rich tale.

KOI is an award-winning exploration adventure game that details the story of a small koi on a grand adventure

Why similar: Casual 37.5%, Adventure 35.8%, Indie 26.7%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, indie adventure that focuses on the simple beauty of nature and the journey of a small fish.

Blanc is an artistic cooperative adventure that follows the journey of a wolf cub and a fawn stranded in a vast, snowy wilderness. They must come together in an unlikely partnership to find their families.

Why similar: Adventure 37.7%, Family Friendly 22.1%, Casual 21.2%, Indie 14.7%, Cute 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This hand-drawn adventure focuses on the unlikely friendship between two animals, emphasizing cooperation and emotional storytelling.

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: Casual 24%, Family Friendly 23.3%, Cute 15.5%, Adventure 14.5%, Indie 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the pure joy of childhood exploration and play in a vibrant, low-stress environment.

A Camping Story starring: Uncle Brad, Aunt Cloanne, Mord (and Ben)

Why similar: Casual 52.1%, Indie 37.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Story Rich 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric, and character-driven story about a family camping trip that feels very grounded and intimate.

A beautiful, 3rd-person exploration game centered around two parallel stories: a fox trying to find her missing family, and a son reconnecting with his estranged father in Alaska. Uncover artifacts from the son's life as he becomes intertwined in the fox’s journey towards The First Tree.

Why similar: Adventure 28.9%, Great Soundtrack 22.5%, Indie 16.7%, Casual 12.9%, Story Rich 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game intertwines a story of a fox searching for her family with a human narrative, creating a deeply emotional experience.

Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.

Why similar: Casual 28.1%, Cute 21.6%, Family Friendly 15%, Indie 14.8%, Story Rich 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, short-form game that tells a life story through the simple act of organizing personal belongings.

As a powerful Lynx, you will make your way through vast open landscapes. In the harsh tundra, you will raise and strengthen your cubs by mastering your skills for hunting prey. Do everything you can to prepare your little ones for the vicious entities dwelling in the wilderness.

Why similar: Adventure 32.5%, Indie 21.7%, Cute 20%, Colorful 13%, Story Rich 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the raw, emotional experience of motherhood and survival in the wild from an animal's perspective.

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: Casual 23.3%, Great Soundtrack 18%, Indie 15.4%, Adventure 14.7%, Cute 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cute and humorous game that shares the casual, accessible, and story-driven nature of Storm Boy.

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: Beautiful 55.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 18.9%, Indie 8.3%, Adventure 8.2%, Story Rich 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: An artistic masterpiece that uses color and music to convey a powerful, emotional story without words.

A cinematic gaming experience. Play as an animal in the spiritual realm. Explore a magical world. Collect Essence and find Artifacts. Journey across seven majestic landscapes and witness the emotional story of a family as they tackle the challenges ahead of them.

Why similar: Casual 44.6%, Cute 26.7%, Colorful 18.4%, Story Rich 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes a wholesome, exploration-based experience that highlights the beauty of nature.

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: Adventure 32.3%, Casual 20.7%, Cute 18.5%, Family Friendly 17.1%, Colorful 11.3%

Little Briar Rose is a very special, stained glass-styled adventure game inspired by the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale.

Why similar: Beautiful 21.2% ★, Adventure 19.5%, Casual 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Indie 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, stained-glass inspired adventure that feels like a classic fairy tale brought to life.

Musical Metroidvania, with pixel art to die for. Guide orphaned chick 'Birb', on a platform adventure, as he faces off against the denizens of the forest in rhythm-action boss battles. Acclaimed for its gorgeous animation, and heart-warming storytelling, as Birb strives to discover his true origins.

Why similar: Adventure 34.9%, Cute 23.5%, Indie 22.9%, Story Rich 18.8%

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning action-platformer crafted by Moon Studios for PC.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 47.5%, Adventure 20.8%, Cute 10.1%, Story Rich 10%, Indie 6.3%

Explore a woollen world where stuffed animals once lived in peace. Search for hidden secrets and customize your character with different animal shapes to solve puzzles. An epic adventure with two very unlikely heroes and a story narrated in rhyme.

Why similar: Adventure 25.6%, Casual 23.8%, Indie 15.1%, Family Friendly 13%, Story Rich 9.7%

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 39.3%, Adventure 19.6%, Beautiful 11.9% ★, Story Rich 9.3%, Cute 9.2%

Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.9%, Adventure 26.1%, Indie 17.7%, Cute 13.4%, Story Rich 12.9%

Be a stone Golem and try to save Nature with the help of an adorable Fox! Reconnect ancient sources of energy in environmental puzzles. Discover secrets from a lost civilization and save animals on an emotional quest in a cozy, colorful world.

Why similar: Family Friendly 20.6%, Casual 19.9%, Adventure 18.5%, Cute 15.2%, Colorful 11.9%

Take Storm on a wonderful adventure in his magical teacup. Storm's brother Cloud has created an amazing dream-like world for you to explore!

Why similar: Casual 58.4%, Indie 41.6%

Wield the awesome powers of Enril the wind spirit to guide and protect young Toku through this unique platform adventure.

Why similar: Adventure 47.1%, Casual 16.5%, Family Friendly 15.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Indie 7.4%

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: Adventure 23.9%, Family Friendly 21.2%, Casual 19.1%, Indie 15.8%, Cute 14%

"There is a saying that when you depart from this world, the dog who went ahead will warmly welcome you." While spending time in dog heaven, Bong-gu the Welsh Corgi suddenly catches his dad's scent. Now, he embarks on a journey to meet his dad. Will Bong-gu be able to see his dad again?

Why similar: Adventure 33.5%, Cute 20.2%, Colorful 17.1%, Story Rich 17.1%, Family Friendly 12%

Life on the Hook - is a short story about the life of a lonely fisherman named Hrafn, who lives his life in a small house on a lake with a dock and an old boat.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 23.3%, Adventure 20%, Family Friendly 18.1%, Story Rich 15.2%, Cute 12.9%

Discover the fascinating story of Mika, a girl known as a horse whisperer, as she tries to befriend the black stallion called Windstorm.

Why similar: Adventure 27.1%, Family Friendly 26.3%, Casual 23.4%, Cute 12.4%, Colorful 10.8%

Weakless is a beautiful, puzzle-adventure game with stunning organic environments, filled with curious life forms and a bioluminescent glow. Play as two Weavelings – carefree, wooden creatures – one of which is deaf, the other blind. Switch between the two, solve unique puzzles and save their world!

Why similar: Adventure 32.7%, Casual 31.1%, Indie 22.2%, Beautiful 7.1% ★, Family Friendly 3.1%

Master the gibbon’s art of movement with a unique moveset that lets you swing, slide and somersault through a lush jungle canopy, and experience a free-flowing story of family and survival as you search for a home that may be lost forever.

Why similar: Adventure 30.4%, Family Friendly 22.4%, Cute 17.4%, Story Rich 16.4%, Colorful 13.4%

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

Why similar: Adventure 22.5%, Family Friendly 22.5%, Colorful 20.7%, Indie 17.3%, Cute 17%

Marvin's Mittens presents a soothing world to explore, free from enemies and danger. Go on an adventure!

Why similar: Adventure 37.1%, Casual 35.6%, Indie 27.3%

Get ready for a pawsome puppy adventure in Little Friends: Puppy Island! Discover exciting locations, dig up hidden treasures, build and expand your holiday resort, and meet plenty of lovable little friends to care for on your very own un-paw-gettable, tropical island adventure!

Why similar: Family Friendly 23.1%, Casual 21.1%, Adventure 17.6%, Indie 15.7%, Colorful 11.5%

My Brother Rabbit is a beautifully drawn exploration adventure and puzzle game set in a surreal world that mixes reality with a child’s imagination.

Why similar: Adventure 41.1%, Great Soundtrack 37%, Story Rich 9.7%, Casual 8.2%, Indie 4%

Match cards, rescue Faeries, and raise Magical Pets as you explore the many and vast enchanted worlds of Faerie Solitaire Harvest!

Why similar: Casual 30.5%, Family Friendly 19.8%, Adventure 15.3%, Indie 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%

A Story About My Uncle is a first person platforming adventure game about a boy who searches for his lost uncle, and ends up in a world he couldn’t imagine existed. The movement is a crucial part of the games core gameplay – focusing on swinging through the world with a grappling hook that gives the player a wonderful sense of speed and...

Why similar: Adventure 91.1%, Indie 2.8%, Casual 1.8%, Story Rich 1.6%, Great Soundtrack 1.6%

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 38.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 17.5%, Casual 13.6%, Adventure 12.5%, Colorful 7.1%

She and the Light Bearer is a point and click adventure game, a poem, a fairy tale. Take a journey inside a vibrantly colored forest, meet silly creatures, listen to serene folk music, and discover somber secrets.

Why similar: Beautiful 21% ★, Adventure 19.2%, Casual 17.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Indie 12.4%

Save a puppy and embark on a heartwarming, hand-drawn adventure together. Journey to the heart of an enchanted forest, solving puzzles and avoiding hunters to protect your newfound friend.

Why similar: Adventure 23.4%, Family Friendly 20.7%, Casual 19.4%, Cute 13.1%, Story Rich 12.3%

Traverse a vast world as a young lynx cub. Paws – A Shelter 2 Game is a standalone, single player, adventure game with loss and friendship as its central themes. Venture out in the world and make your way home.

Why similar: Adventure 26.5%, Casual 20.5%, Beautiful 18.7% ★, Indie 14.8%, Cute 10%

Papetura is a short atmospheric adventure game, with unique world handmade entirely out of paper, and beautiful fragile music. It tells the story of two little creatures whose house is in danger of being burned down.

Why similar: Beautiful 24% ★, Casual 15.2%, Family Friendly 14.9%, Adventure 14%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%

Meteor storm falls on Sweet Country. All country inhabitants disappear. Help little Toby survive, find his Mommy, safe locals and restore his home!

Why similar: Adventure 49.9%, Indie 35%, Family Friendly 15.2%

Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.

Why similar: Beautiful 46.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Adventure 15.1%, Indie 9.1%, Casual 6.4%