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The August Before is a meditative narrative 3D puzzle about cleaning up, sorting out and packing up your life before moving on. Clean up and don’t forget your old belongings on your way to the new life!

Reviews: Very Positive — 90% — of 372 reviews
Released: 2025-11-17
Developer: Silly Little Games
Publisher: Catoptric Games
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 2.7 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.3 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 86%

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    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Let your empathy guide you as you play an exciting action-adventure, creature-saver game. Understand and tame the creatures of Ava and let them lead you through a variety of ecosystems – all in the hopes of saving the planet from a life-consuming infection.

    Why similar: Wholesome 29%, Cozy 17.6%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Emotional 10.6%, Cute 5.7%

  57. #57 Shelve the Potions!
    65% matchVery Positive88% of 547 reviews2026
    Dev: Knight Owl Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Shelve the Potions! Organize 2000+ potions on shelves after the witch's cats have knocked them over, using clues around an enchanted cellar. Learn strange symbols, decipher cryptic notes, and uncover the correct shelf orders in a cozy organizational simple puzzle game.

    Why similar: Cozy 21%, Relaxing 14.1%, Collectathon 12.2%, Puzzle 12%, Simulation 8.4%

  58. #58 Finding Hannah
    69% matchVery Positive86% of 65 reviews2023
    Dev: Fein Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Finding Hannah is a relaxing puzzle game about a woman navigating a midlife crisis. Hannah’s got it all: a well-paying job, a fancy coffee machine, and a comfortable life – so why isn’t she happy? Lead her on a journey of self-discovery as you explore beautiful scenes and find hidden objects.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.3%, Puzzle 15.7%, Hidden Object 12.8%, Relaxing 11.3%, Casual 9%

  59. #59 Please, Touch The Artwork
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 510 reviews2022
    Dev: Thomas Waterzooi
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    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 27.9%, Cozy 16.3%, Puzzle 8.3%, Relaxing 8%, Cute 6.3%

  60. #60 Urban Jungle
    65% matchVery Positive90% of 833 reviews2025
    Dev: KYLYKPub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    Use luscious plants to turn your ordinary home into a green haven in Urban Jungle. Find the best place for each plant in your small apartment and enjoy gardening without worries. And don't forget to pet your cat!

    Why similar: Cozy 23.8%, Relaxing 14%, Simulation 12.3%, Cute 11.9%, Puzzle 9.1%

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