- #1 Hello Goodboy
97% matchVery Positive88% of 153 reviews2023
Dev: Rolling Glory JamPub: indie.io
Windows
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: Dog 26.8% ★, Wholesome 23.2% ★, Cozy 20.8%, Cute 5.2%, Relaxing 5.1%
- #2 Whisker Wanderlust: The Mosaic of Souls
96% matchVery Positive91% of 328 reviews2025
Dev: MEOW STORE GAMEPub: Gamersky Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Welcome to "Stray of Lost Cat", a story centered around a peculiar little feline. Follow the kitten's journey as it escapes the pursuit of "Meowdes" while collecting soul fragments, striving to reunite with its beloved owner.
Why similar: Wholesome 25.7% ★, Cozy 20.1%, Hidden Object 10%, Hand-drawn 7.2%, Relaxing 5.9%
- #3 The Heroes Around Me
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 735 reviews2024
Dev: OKJOY
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
The Heroes Around Me tells a story of a family of 3: the hard-working and quiet father – Nan, his daughter Lili, and their pet dog Sesame. Players will experience the harshness and warmth in the simpler time of the 1990s, where lots of stories are untold.
Why similar: Dog 33% ★, Visual Novel 18.8%, Immersive Sim 12.7%, RPG 11.7%, Story Rich 7%
- #4 Whisker Wanderlust: The Wondrous Journey
94% matchVery Positive93% of 209 reviews2025
Dev: MEOW STORE GAMEPub: Gamersky Games
Windows · Mac
Embark on a leisurely journey through a kitten's eyes, where the world blossoms into a realm of magical whimsy. Whisker Wanderlust is here! Help the mischievous kitten (who just shredded their human's 376th yarn ball) collect treasures from distant lands♥
Why similar: Wholesome 28.1% ★, Cozy 23.4%, Hidden Object 12.7%, Relaxing 7.3%, Hand-drawn 4.6%
- #5 Tell Me Your Story
95% matchMostly Positive73% of 97 reviews2024
Dev: RedDeer.Games
Windows
Uncover Grandma Rose’s extraordinary stories along with Amelia, all hidden in multiple cozy puzzles spread around the world. Dive into globetrotter adventures, discover granny’s treasures, and relax along the way.
Why similar: Dog 23.5% ★, Wholesome 21.7% ★, Cozy 16.1%, Hand-drawn 6.9%, Hidden Object 6.8%
- #6 Koira
94% matchVery Positive95% of 310 reviews2025
Dev: Studio TolimaPub: DON'T NOD
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Dog 26.2% ★, Wholesome 22.6% ★, Hand-drawn 7.9%, Hidden Object 7.4%, Stylized 5.8%
- #7 Dordogne
93% matchVery Positive92% of 1,483 reviews2023
Dev: UN JE NE SAIS QUOIPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Immerse yourself in a unique narrative experience and explore the thousand summer colors of Dordogne as you revisit your childhood to uncover lost family secrets in this touching formative journey.
Why similar: Wholesome 27.8% ★, Narrative 22.7% ★, Hand-drawn 7.3%, Stylized 6.4%, Cute 6.1%
- #8 Lost and Found Co.
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,347 reviews2026
Dev: Bit Egg Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Lost and Found Co. is a hidden object adventure in a cozy and immersive world. Join a cast of lively characters on their epic journey across countless magical locations. Find lost items, solve puzzles, and help a tiny dragon regain her power!
Why similar: Wholesome 26.5% ★, Cozy 23.7%, Hidden Object 11.1%, Hand-drawn 7.6%, Relaxing 5.7%
- #9 LOST EMBER
92% matchVery Positive88% of 5,159 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 23.3% ★, Dog 20.8% ★, Cozy 19.3%, Stylized 6.9%, Relaxing 6.3%
- #10 Farewell North
90% matchVery Positive95% of 585 reviews2024
Dev: Kyle BanksPub: Mooneye Studios
Windows · Mac
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: Dog 35.4% ★, Narrative 18.4% ★, Stylized 7.4%, Relaxing 6.4%, Cute 5.8%
- #11 Paper Trail
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 853 reviews2024
Dev: Newfangled Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure about leaving home, set in a foldable, paper world.
Why similar: Cozy 27.2%, Wholesome 17.4% ★, Puzzle 9.5%, Atmospheric 9%, Colorful 8.4%
- #12 My Little Puppy
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,969 reviews2025
Dev: Dreamotion Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
"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: Dog 45.9% ★, Stylized 9.6%, Colorful 8.3%, Cute 8.2%, Atmospheric 7.4%
- #13 The Companion
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 118 reviews2021
Dev: David FazzioPub: Studio 46
Windows
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: Wholesome 32.4% ★, Cozy 24.6%, Stylized 7.8%, Cute 6.7%, Relaxing 6.3%
- #14 Shanghai Summer
89% matchVery Positive91% of 444 reviews2024
Dev: FUTU StudioPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
Shanghai Summer is an adventure game set in the millennium. Our protagonist, Baichuan, goes through a series of "anomalies" over the length of twelve days. In his pursuit of the truth, he found that his hopes and regrets from the past finally seem to converge. Will he be able to "fix" it for good?
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.5%, Hand-drawn 19.9%, RPG 18.5%, Cute 15.3%, Story Rich 12.9%
- #15 Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,852 reviews2024
Dev: Hyper GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Join Snufkin in this musical adventure about restoring harmony and balance to Moominvalley, protecting it from the industrious Park Keeper.
Why similar: Wholesome 20.4% ★, Cozy 17.4%, RPG 10.7%, Stylized 9.9%, Colorful 7.9%
- #16 A Perfect Day
87% matchVery Positive85% of 1,802 reviews2022
Dev: Perfect Day Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Revisit and repeat the final moments of China's turn of the century in this narrative puzzle adventure. Play a 6th-grade student and greet classmates, explore secrets, play mini-4WD, or just wander around town. Make your choices to create a perfect day for everyone!
Why similar: Hand-drawn 22.5%, Atmospheric 20.8%, Puzzle 16%, Story Rich 14%, Exploration 13.2%
- #17 Beacon Pines
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,195 reviews2022
Dev: Hiding SpotPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!
Why similar: Cozy 29.7%, Visual Novel 15%, Colorful 7.8%, Hand-drawn 7.5%, RPG 7.5%
- #18 The Palace on the Hill
85% matchVery Positive97% of 97 reviews2024
Dev: Niku Games
Windows · Mac
A heartfelt story of ambition, struggle, and friendship told from the perspective of a young boy in fictional 90s rural India. Explore ancient palace ruins, set up your garden, cook Indian food, run errands for quirky characters, and learn about your history by making art.
Why similar: RPG 32.5%, Exploration 14.7%, Relaxing 13.7%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #19 TOEM: A Photo Adventure
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 10,219 reviews2021
Dev: Something We Made
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 25.8% ★, Cozy 23.3%, Hidden Object 8.1%, Hand-drawn 7.8%, Relaxing 5.6%
- #20 Smushi Come Home
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,630 reviews2023
Dev: SomeHumbleOnionPub: Mooneye Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 28.9% ★, Cozy 27.1%, Cute 9.3%, Relaxing 7.7%, Stylized 6.7%
- #21 Short Trip
83% matchVery Positive99% of 287 reviews2024
Dev: Alexander PerrinPub: 2pt Interactive
Windows · Mac
A hand-drawn, interactive illustration about a scenic tramway, windswept mountains and cats with places to be.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 26.6%, Cute 18.3%, Exploration 17.6%, Relaxing 13.7%, Adventure 13.3%
- #22 On Your Tail
82% matchVery Positive89% of 354 reviews2024
Dev: Memorable GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A cozy detective adventure where you play as a vacation-bound writer who stumbles upon an idyllic town plagued by an enigmatic thief. Crack the case in this charming seaside town, build relationships, and unravel secrets in a world full of quirky characters and heartwarming stories.
Why similar: Cozy 28.1%, Narrative 23.2% ★, Immersive Sim 11%, RPG 10.1%, Cute 6.8%
- #23 MELLOWOLLEM
82% matchVery Positive85% of 123 reviews2023
Dev: LuuuLuuuL
Windows
"MELLOWOLLEM" is an adventure game where you explore maps and find objects to progress. The main character meets a girl on a sunny summer day, and the story unfolds guided by her words. However, detailed story elements remain undisclosed, leaving only the setting of a hot, dreamy summer landscape.
Why similar: Dog 38% ★, Hidden Object 14.5%, Cute 9.6%, Relaxing 8.6%, Atmospheric 6.7%
- #24 Snowman Story
81% matchVery Positive94% of 140 reviews2023
Dev: Odencat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bundle up and get cozy with this warm winter tale about one snowman's journey to the North Pole. Can he make it there before spring arrives?
Why similar: Wholesome 46.8% ★, RPG 19.2%, Puzzle 11.2%, Story Rich 7.7%, Adventure 7%
- #25 Insects Awaken
79% matchVery Positive90% of 445 reviews2025
Dev: HelloMeow
Windows · Mac
Insects Awaken is a puzzle visual novel set in the 1940s. It follows the story of Chen Shan, a young man entangled in espionage while defending his family and homeland. He embarks on a journey between the isolated cities of Chongqing and Shanghai, braving the chaos of war with his passion and youth.
Why similar: RPG 34.9%, Visual Novel 27%, Story Rich 15.7%, Adventure 10.7%, Casual 5.9%
- #26 我在终点线等你
81% matchVery Positive92% of 180 reviews2023
Dev: DreaMory
Windows
一个讲述少年少女勇敢踏出追梦第一步的青春日常系故事。
Why similar: RPG 24.9%, Visual Novel 24%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Cute 11%, Colorful 10.4%
- #27 Disillusion ST
79% matchVery Positive96% of 480 reviews2024
Dev: Disillusion Dev
Windows
A strange journey throughout an elaborate labyrinth awaits, featuring hundreds of characters and happenings as you try to gather items that once brought happiness to others.
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.5%, Colorful 18.6%, Cute 17.5%, Atmospheric 14%, Adventure 11.6%
- #28 Gaucho and the Grassland
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 510 reviews2025
Dev: Epopeia Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
LIVE like a LATIN COWBOY as you EXPLORE, HELP others, and bring HARMONY between HUMANS and MYSTICAL BEINGS in a RELAXING COZY ADVENTURE.
Why similar: Dog 34.8% ★, Cozy 34.5%, Colorful 8.5%, Relaxing 8.3%, Story Rich 4.9%
- #29 Sophia the Traveler
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 401 reviews2024
Dev: Memo GogoPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Join our lovely heroine as she roams Venice, the City of Water. Like a Where's Wally Visual Novel: Search for objects & characters in stunning and vivid hand-painted cityscapes!
Why similar: Hidden Object 20.2%, Hand-drawn 16.8%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Cute 10.1%, Puzzle 10%
- #30 Forgotten Fields
80% matchMostly Positive79% of 101 reviews2021
Dev: Frostwood InteractivePub: Dino Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Forgotten Fields is a game about yearning and nostalgia. Play as Sid - a struggling writer who travels back to his childhood home one last time before it's sold off. Visit old friends, relive memories and play through sections of Sid's book in this warm game about the passage of time.
Why similar: Narrative 39.3% ★, Visual Novel 12.9%, Stylized 9.3%, Atmospheric 8.9%, Relaxing 8.9%
- #31 Blue Wednesday
77% matchVery Positive85% of 202 reviews2023
Dev: Buff Studio
Windows · Linux
Blue Wednesday is a relaxing and lovely adventure game focused on story, music, and characters. Explore the city, meet various characters, and have conversations. Listen to their stories, play mini-games, collect music albums, and play music.
Why similar: Wholesome 27.5% ★, Narrative 22.1% ★, Colorful 10.8%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Stylized 8.8%
- #32 Project Homecoming Haven
75% matchVery Positive90% of 143 reviews2026
Dev: Toge Productions
Windows
Embark on a heartwarming journey as a home cleaning specialist.
Why similar: Narrative 40.6% ★, Relaxing 11.1%, Visual Novel 11%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Colorful 5.8%
- #33 Carto
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,158 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: Hand-drawn 15.8%, Cute 12.7%, Stylized 10.8%, Relaxing 10.2%, Puzzle 9.7%
- #34 The Palace on the Hill Prologue
76% matchVery Positive98% of 123 reviews2023
Dev: Niku Games
Windows · Mac
A slice-of-life adventure game set in fictional 90s rural India. Explore ancient palace ruins, set up your garden, cook Indian food, run errands for quirky characters, and learn about your history by making art.
Why similar: Narrative 29.8% ★, Hand-drawn 15.4%, Immersive Sim 11.8%, Relaxing 11.1%, Story Rich 9.2%
- #35 Night Stones
74% matchVery Positive94% of 249 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 35%, RPG 10.2%, Relaxing 9.1%, Colorful 8.6%, Cute 8.5%
- #36 Over The Hills And Far Away
78% matchVery Positive85% of 206 reviews2015
Dev: WarGirl Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The War of 1812. Northwest Frontier. William Aubrey, a rogue redcoat of the once-glorious 41st Regiment of Foot, is on the run. Wounded and tired, he seeks shelter during a thunderstorm inside an abandoned barn. But when he gets there, he finds he’s not alone...
Why similar: Visual Novel 54.9%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Casual 13.7%, Indie 9.6%, Adventure 7.5%
- #37 SunnySide
75% matchMixed66% of 1,158 reviews2024
Dev: Aftabi Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Find harmony in the Japanese countryside as you help Sparky uncover lost memories in this modern take on the farming and life simulator. Build a thriving homestead, cultivate new relationships, and chase your own happiness in SunnySide.
Why similar: Cozy 42.3%, RPG 15.6%, Stylized 14%, Exploration 13.6%, Story Rich 8.5%
- #38 新叶旅者与少年的回忆
74% matchVery Positive86% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: project bamboo
Windows
New Leaf Traveler and Youth's Memories "is a short story RPG that involves playing the role of a young owner of a forest tavern and trying to run your own business to repay your debts. Meeting various guests and understanding their stories...
Why similar: RPG 54.2%, Exploration 25.1%, Relaxing 20.7%
- #39 Cattle Country
72% matchVery Positive87% of 351 reviews2025
Dev: Castle Pixel, LLC.Pub: Playtonic Friends
Windows · Linux
Howdy partner! Welcome to Cattle Country, the Cozy Cowboy Adventure Life Sim. Become a determined pioneer traveling west to start a new life. Make a home in the mountains, take on bandits, discover dastardly plots, build a farm, develop your town, and make friends with fellow residents.
Why similar: Wholesome 36.6% ★, Cozy 31%, RPG 11.4%, Relaxing 7.1%, Exploration 7%
- #40 FIND ALL 6: Netherlands
71% matchVery Positive98% of 186 reviews2025
Dev: Very Very LITTLE Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Immerse yourself in an exciting adventure in the Find All 6: Netherlands game! You will explore the unique landscapes, historical cities and famous landmarks of the Netherlands. Look for hidden objects and color this painted world.
Why similar: Hidden Object 21.4%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Relaxing 12.5%, Puzzle 10.2%, Stylized 9.2%
- #41 FIND ALL 3: Travel
73% matchVery Positive94% of 512 reviews2022
Dev: Very Very LITTLE Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Look for hidden cats, raccoons, other animals and objects, color this painted world. You have to go on an exciting journey through different levels. More than 1500 items of varying difficulty are waiting for you!
Why similar: Hidden Object 32.3%, Relaxing 17.3%, Puzzle 13.3%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Casual 7.4%
- #42 Shinehill
70% matchVery Positive95% of 186 reviews2026
Dev: Peach Bite
Windows
Yet again they dumped the toughest job on you. Now you are on Shinehill Island, where you suddenly replaced one of the new residents. Explore the world, meet charming townspeople, do farming, fishing, cooking and try not to reveal yourself.
Why similar: RPG 29.5%, Cute 15.5%, Story Rich 15.3%, Exploration 13.1%, Puzzle 11.9%
- #43 Red Passport: Ticket to Russia
71% matchNo user reviews83% of 109 reviews2026
Dev: Stop-TussiN
Windows
Embark on a thrilling journey across Russia! From a cozy apartment to the airport, fly to a new city, and ride a train to Vladivostok. Explore, solve puzzles, and uncover secrets along the way!
Why similar: Adventure 25.3%, Exploration 23.5%, Atmospheric 19.7%, Relaxing 16.1%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #44 Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature
70% matchVery Positive99% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Dreamhunt StudioPub: Mindscape
Windows
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: Stylized 16.4%, Cute 14.1%, Relaxing 13.6%, Colorful 13.2%, Exploration 11.3%
- #45 My Jigsaw Adventures - Roads of Life
73% matchVery Positive96% of 68 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: Visual Novel 19.5%, Casual 15.2%, Relaxing 13.9%, Puzzle 13%, Atmospheric 11.8%
- #46 FIND ALL: Bunker
70% matchVery Positive93% of 147 reviews2025
Dev: Very Very LITTLE Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Explore the underground bunker and the surface of the earth in anticipation of a nuclear explosion, finding various items and painting the black and white picture with colored inks.
Why similar: Hidden Object 30.8%, Adventure 10.9%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Puzzle 9.5%, Cute 8.2%
- #47 Yaoling: Mythical Journey
68% matchVery Positive90% of 3,444 reviews2025
Dev: RAYKA STUDIO
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Yaoling: Mythical Journey is a creature collecting Eastern fantasy RPG featuring an world filled with rich stories and unique Yaolings. Tasked to uncover a mysterious evil, you embark on a journey with your Yaolings, forming new friendships, engage in intense battles, and face countless challenges!
Why similar: Cozy 30%, RPG 14.6%, Stylized 11.3%, Cute 9.9%, Relaxing 9.7%
- #48 SANYA
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 214 reviews2024
Dev: helpnode
Windows · Mac
A playful narrative adventure about the warmth of fleeting childhood memories: about a little boy named Sanya, rescuing a stray puppy, making true friends, and engaging in many exciting adventures in a small town set in the achingly strange and nostalgic period of the 90s.
Why similar: Dog 35% ★, Narrative 19.1% ★, Hand-drawn 9.1%, Cute 6%, Puzzle 6%
- #49 Wind Peaks
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 347 reviews2020
Dev: Actoon Studio
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
In a place called Wind Peaks, mysteries happen, help the scouts find all the missing objects in this fun and relaxing adventure of treasure hunt
Why similar: Hidden Object 18.4%, Hand-drawn 14.8%, Relaxing 10.2%, Cute 10.1%, Puzzle 9.6%
- #50 Caravan SandWitch
68% matchVery Positive86% of 3,374 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Plane ToastPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Embark on a journey across vast landscapes in Caravan SandWitch, a captivating narrative-driven exploration adventure.
Why similar: Stylized 25.2%, Colorful 20.2%, Cute 19.1%, Exploration 18%, Adventure 10.5%
- #51 Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times
67% matchVery Positive96% of 136 reviews2026
Dev: SlugGlovePub: Yogscast Games
Windows · Linux
Create unique spells by combining magical runes to solve puzzles your way. Transform objects, manipulate time, and discover the mysteries of a world where everyone has vanished, leaving only 12 people behind. Every puzzle has multiple solutions - if you can imagine it, you can probably do it.
Why similar: Cozy 27.9%, RPG 9.3%, Hand-drawn 9.1%, Stylized 8.8%, Colorful 7.8%
- #52 LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition
68% matchVery Positive81% of 83 reviews2025
Dev: Mooneye Studios
Windows
Explore the acclaimed animal adventure in never before seen beauty! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.
Why similar: Dog 31.3% ★, Wholesome 27.7% ★, Colorful 6.7%, Relaxing 6.7%, Exploration 6.4%
- #53 Aurora Hills: Chapter 1
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,469 reviews2024
Dev: NovaSoft Interactive Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 is the first part in series of point and click puzzle adventure games. Follow the journey of Ethan Hill, a park ranger tasked with investigating strange disappearances from the region to uncover the mystery of Aurora Hills!
Why similar: Hidden Object 32.8%, Puzzle 22.2%, Exploration 14.7%, Adventure 13.3%, Atmospheric 10.2%
- #54 Mika and The Witch's Mountain
67% matchVery Positive88% of 1,081 reviews2025
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 29.3% ★, Cozy 28%, Relaxing 7.2%, Colorful 6.5%, Exploration 5.7%
- #55 Hollow Mind: The Lost Puppy
72% matchMostly Positive70% of 57 reviews2020
Dev: storkyproduct
Windows
A small puppy will have to fight with their fears and find all the positive memories, personified by soft toys, in completely different locations. Beautiful graphics, pleasant sounds, and interesting performance. Just relax and feel the atmosphere of adventure.
Why similar: Dog 64.9% ★, Cute 14.6%, Adventure 7.4%, Atmospheric 5.4%, Indie 4.1%
- #56 FIND ALL
69% matchVery Positive95% of 655 reviews2021
Dev: Very Very LITTLE Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 1.1 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Immerse yourself in an exciting adventure in Find All. You will have to explore the unique scenery of the city of the early last century. Look for hidden objects and color this mysterious painted world.
Why similar: Dog 35.7% ★, Hidden Object 27%, Hand-drawn 15.6%, Puzzle 7.5%, Relaxing 7.4%
- #57 Locomoto
66% matchVery Positive91% of 620 reviews2025
Dev: Green Tile Digital
Windows
Customise and manage your train, tend to quirky passengers, gather resources, craft decorations, and upgrade your conductors style all accompanied by soft lo-fi tunes. Become a conductor and save your hometown Barrenpyre from environmental disaster!
Why similar: Cozy 28.2%, Wholesome 27.5% ★, Cute 6.5%, Relaxing 6.5%, Colorful 5.9%
- #58 Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure
67% matchVery Positive93% of 374 reviews2024
Dev: Furniture & Mattress LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Find your way in a world of breezy, thoughtful puzzles, along a charming journey of self-discovery.
Why similar: Stylized 13.1%, Puzzle 12.9%, Colorful 12.4%, RPG 10.7%, Atmospheric 10.3%
- #59 Lonesome Village
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 232 reviews2022
Dev: Ogre Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Relaxing puzzle-solving and life-sim meet in a cozy, no-combat, coyote adventure. Uncover the mysterious, magical past of Lonesome Village and save this town from the hands of evil.
Why similar: Cozy 35%, Wholesome 31.3% ★, Puzzle 7.4%, Relaxing 7%, Exploration 6.3%
- #60 Snacko
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,002 reviews2025
Dev: Bluecurse StudiosPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Driven away by the cost of living, you and your childhood friend set off with the goal to turn things around and start a new life. Explore, gather, and build up the town from scratch into a place you'll be proud to call "home"!
Why similar: Cozy 39.7%, Cute 14.9%, Colorful 14.3%, Relaxing 10.1%, Exploration 7.9%