- #1 LOST EMBER
97% matchVery Positive88% of 5,188 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 27.8%, Cozy 17.1%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Relaxing 7.4%, Exploration 7%
- #2 Adorable Adventures
96% matchVery Positive94% of 970 reviews2026
Dev: Wild Sheep StudioPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Walking Simulator 17%, Cozy 12.5%, Relaxing 11.8%, Exploration 11.2%, Open World 10.8%
- #3 Spirit of the North
96% matchVery Positive84% of 6,638 reviews2020
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Walking Simulator 26.5%, Exploration 13.6%, Relaxing 12.7%, Third Person 12.7%, Cute 11.1%
- #4 Farewell North
95% matchVery Positive95% of 667 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: Walking Simulator 20.7%, Relaxing 11.2%, Exploration 10.7%, Third Person 10.5%, Stylized 10%
- #5 The First Tree
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,849 reviews2017
Dev: David Wehle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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: Walking Simulator 28%, Open World 15.7%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Exploration 11.9%, Relaxing 11.7%
- #6 Hello Goodboy
93% matchVery Positive88% of 161 reviews2023
Dev: Rolling Glory JamPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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: Wholesome 33%, Cozy 21.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Relaxing 7.6%, Exploration 7.6%
- #7 Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature
92% 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: Walking Simulator 21.7%, Third Person 10.5%, Relaxing 10.5%, Cute 10.4%, Exploration 10%
- #8 The Wild Eternal
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 180 reviews2017
Dev: Ilsanjo
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Get lost beneath the fog in The Wild Eternal, a reflective first-person exploration game. Embark on a meditative journey to heal the scars of your past. Can you escape the cycle of reincarnation?
Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.7%, Lore-Rich 11.1%, Open World 11.1%, Exploration 10.9%, Relaxing 9.2%
- #9 Smushi Come Home
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,806 reviews2023
Dev: SomeHumbleOnionPub: Mooneye Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 26.9%, Cozy 18.3%, Open World 14%, Cute 8.6%, Relaxing 7.5%
- #10 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,396 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 36%, Cozy 21.7%, Open World 11.7%, Exploration 6.6%, Cute 5.6%
- #11 Gibbon: Beyond the Trees
90% matchVery Positive89% of 576 reviews2022
Dev: Broken Rules
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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: Wholesome 33.3%, Cozy 21.6%, Cute 7.7%, Action-Adventure 6.6%, Atmospheric 6.2%
- #12 Herdling
89% matchVery Positive94% of 1,040 reviews2025
Dev: OkomotivePub: Panic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.
Why similar: Cinematic 14.1%, Stylized 13.4%, Relaxing 13.1%, Exploration 12.9%, Third Person 11.3%
- #13 LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition
89% matchVery Positive81% of 130 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: Wholesome 32.4%, Walking Simulator 19.5%, Exploration 8.9%, Third Person 8.6%, Relaxing 8.3%
- #14 Otterly Lost
88% matchVery Positive99% of 188 reviews2026
Dev: Soulworks Interactive
Windows
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 28.1%, Cozy 19.9%, Open World 14.6%, Cute 8.5%, Relaxing 7.3%
- #15 Whisker Wanderlust: The Wondrous Journey
86% matchVery Positive92% of 301 reviews2025
Dev: MEOW STORE GAMEPub: Gamersky Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 41.8%, Cozy 25.1%, Relaxing 11.5%, Cute 6%, Casual 4%
- #16 Meadow - A Shelter Game
86% matchVery Positive89% of 5,943 reviews2016
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Explore the vast and open landscape as a wild animal. Meadow is an online fable experience that lets old and new fans of the Shelter game series come together and explore a peculiar and wondrous world together.
Why similar: Cute 26.6%, Open World 24.6%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Relaxing 13.7%, Exploration 8.7%
- #17 Pilo and the Holobook
84% matchVery Positive93% of 197 reviews2025
Dev: Mudita GamesPub: RedDeer.Games
Windows · Mac
"A cozy exploration adventure where you journey across vibrant, hand-drawn planets, collecting discoveries to turn into stickers with your magical, upgradable Holobook. All woven into a heartfelt, engaging story about confronting a spreading darkness. "
Why similar: Wholesome 41.3%, Cozy 27.2%, Exploration 10.3%, Relaxing 9.8%, Colorful 5.9%
- #18 Paws and Soul
87% matchMixed53% of 151 reviews2020
Dev: ELECTROSTALIN ENTERTAINMENT
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Paws and Soul: relaxing-adventure game about reincarnation. Turn yourself into a wolf, explore mysterious forests and reveal every secret of your past life!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.2%, Third Person 11.5%, Exploration 10.9%, Relaxing 9.9%, Cute 9.8%
- #19 illum
85% matchVery Positive92% of 114 reviews2023
Dev: Elsa LiuPub: USC Games
Windows · Mac
Embark on a heartwarming journey with your little light friend to solve puzzles and bring light to the mystical realm of Illum.
Why similar: Exploration 16.6%, Cute 15.4%, Relaxing 15.4%, Third Person 13.6%, Stylized 10.9%
- #20 Creatures of Ava
84% matchVery Positive87% of 564 reviews2024
Dev: Inverge StudiosPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
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 33.9%, Cozy 19.1%, Lore-Rich 11.9%, Exploration 8%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
- #21 Spirit of the North 2
83% matchVery Positive86% of 1,160 reviews2025
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Unveil the mysteries of a beautiful ancient world in this breathtaking 3rd-Person Adventure, a sequel to the acclaimed ‘Spirit of the North.’ Take on the role of an isolated fox with a raven companion on a quest to restore the lost guardians and return home.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.9%, Lore-Rich 15.6%, Open World 15.1%, Third Person 8.7%, Relaxing 8.6%
- #22 walk
82% matchVery Positive100% of 316 reviews2026
Dev: bilge
Windows
it's about walking
Why similar: Wholesome 40.1%, Cozy 23.6%, Relaxing 8.4%, Cute 8.2%, Stylized 5.5%
- #23 Omno
80% matchVery Positive92% of 2,803 reviews2021
Dev: Studio InkyfoxPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%
A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.
Why similar: Wholesome 40.6%, Relaxing 9.6%, Cute 9%, Exploration 8.9%, Third Person 8.9%
- #24 Kibbi Keeper
81% matchVery Positive83% of 216 reviews2022
Dev: SMU Guildhall
Windows
Forage, explore, tame, and wrangle your adorable companions in this beautiful first-person, virtual-pet, adventure game!
Why similar: Open World 17.1%, Stylized 16.1%, Cute 15.2%, Exploration 14.3%, Relaxing 11%
- #25 VORON: Raven’s Story
79% matchVery Positive90% of 250 reviews2025
Dev: Merk Games
Windows
In this story-driven adventure, you are the raven from the pages of Norse legends. Fly, explore an open world, uncover its secrets, solve puzzles, save souls, and help your family. Caw!
Why similar: Wholesome 30.9%, Cozy 19.7%, Open World 13.3%, Exploration 8%, Cute 7.6%
- #26 Journey
78% matchVery Positive94% of 38,628 reviews2020
Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.3%, Relaxing 19.5%, Exploration 17.8%, Atmospheric 16.8%, Stylized 7.6%
- #27 SCARF
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 335 reviews2021
Dev: Uprising StudiosPub: THQ Nordic Mobile
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Scarf is an atmospheric and emotional journey about what it means to be a hero. An adventure game mixing puzzles and 3D platforms. Explore beautifully crafted worlds and discover your true destiny with the help of a dragon-shaped scarf.
Why similar: Open World 20.4%, Relaxing 12.1%, Third Person 12%, Exploration 11.8%, Cute 11.3%
- #28 Starshifter
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: Coyotic GamesPub: Coyotic Trouble
Windows
Starshifter is a game about shapeshifting, desert animals, and finding your place.
Why similar: Cute 20.8%, Colorful 13.1%, Exploration 12.8%, Relaxing 11.4%, Open World 11.1%
- #29 William and Sly
77% matchVery Positive99% of 93 reviews2024
Dev: Lucas PaakhPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
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 26.5%, Cozy 20.6%, Open World 13.9%, Relaxing 6.7%, Exploration 6.3%
- #30 A Tiny Sticker Tale
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 682 reviews2023
Dev: Ogre Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!
Why similar: Wholesome 39.4%, Cozy 30.8%, Relaxing 10%, Exploration 9.1%, Cute 7.3%
- #31 Beasts of Maravilla Island
77% matchVery Positive87% of 516 reviews2021
Dev: Banana Bird Studios, LLCPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Beasts of Maravilla Island is a 3D adventure game where you take on the role of a young wildlife photographer who traverses Maravilla Island's magical ecosystems to discover extraordinary creatures, learn their behaviors, and, most importantly, photograph their majesty.
Why similar: Exploration 14.7%, Third Person 13.4%, Relaxing 12.6%, Cute 12.4%, Action-Adventure 11.6%
- #32 Caravan SandWitch
74% matchVery Positive86% of 3,956 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Plane ToastPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Embark on a journey across vast landscapes in Caravan SandWitch, a captivating narrative-driven exploration adventure.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Exploration 13.7%, Third Person 13%, Stylized 12.6%, Cute 11.8%
- #33 Whisker Wanderlust: The Mosaic of Souls
73% matchVery Positive89% of 437 reviews2025
Dev: MEOW STORE GAMEPub: Gamersky Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 38.3%, Cozy 21.7%, Relaxing 9.3%, Cute 7.2%, Exploration 5.9%
- #34 Cloudy Valley
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 66 reviews2024
Dev: PaltypusPub: TyGAMES
Windows
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 25%, Open World 14.9%, Walking Simulator 14.1%, Exploration 11%, Cute 10.5%
- #35 ILA: A Frosty Glide
73% matchVery Positive97% of 177 reviews2025
Dev: Magic Rain StudiosPub: First Break Labs
Windows
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 32.4%, Cozy 21.3%, Open World 11.9%, Relaxing 7.7%, Exploration 7.7%
- #36 The Hunting God
78% matchMixed67% of 166 reviews2017
Dev: Tonguç Bodur
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The Hunting God is a short walking simulator in which you play as Nodens the hunting god and listen to what he has been through accompanied by a white wolf named Draiochta.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.6%, Relaxing 18.4%, Exploration 13%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Casual 9.5%
- #37 Paws - A Shelter 2 Game
76% matchVery Positive91% of 718 reviews2016
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Cute 38.5%, Casual 26.8%, Atmospheric 15.8%, Exploration 12.7%, Story Rich 6.2%
- #38 AWAY: The Survival Series
76% matchMixed55% of 382 reviews2021
Dev: Breaking Walls
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%
In this story-based adventure, play as a tiny sugar glider in your very own nature documentary. Glide among the trees, fight dangerous predators, and explore beautiful environments as you embark on a high-flying journey to save your family.
Why similar: Open World 19.5%, Relaxing 11.9%, Third Person 11.7%, Exploration 11.5%, Cute 11%
- #39 Recollection
73% matchVery Positive97% of 134 reviews2023
Dev: Erkberg Games
Windows
A calm and atmospheric "walking'n'watching simulator" about the beauty of nature. Use your gaze and attention in diverse gameplay experiences: Connect the stars, watch the grass grow, fly with the birds and remember many more of the wonders surrounding us each day.
Why similar: Wholesome 44.9%, Walking Simulator 12.4%, Relaxing 12.1%, Cute 9.3%, Atmospheric 8.7%
- #40 The Bear - A Story from the World of Gra
72% matchVery Positive100% of 72 reviews2025
Dev: Mucks! Games
Windows
Home is where the stars are. An interactive bedtime story, for anyone who needs one. Take the bear and the little one on a deeply meaningful journey, as you experience stories of togetherness, of letting go and of finding a place you belong.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.8%, Cozy 17.7%, Cute 15.8%, Casual 13.4%, Story Rich 10.2%
- #41 Cat Island Petrichor
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 110 reviews2026
Dev: LuminousNotePub: Mango Party
Windows
As a cat, explore a nostalgic Japanese summer island filled with strays. Solve puzzles, uncover mysteries, and share an intimate, unhurried adventure with the heroine.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 32.5%, Exploration 14.1%, Third Person 13.9%, Cute 13%, Atmospheric 8.5%
- #42 My Little Puppy
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,016 reviews2025
Dev: Dreamotion Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
"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: Cute 16.8%, Stylized 15.5%, Exploration 15.4%, Colorful 12%, Atmospheric 11.9%
- #43 Paws Trail
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 179 reviews2024
Dev: KeiceePub: Very Positive
Windows
"Paws Trail" is an enchanting adventure game where players guide a charming black cat through a mystical forest and unlocking secrets along the way. Experience a vivid world filled with engaging challenges and endearing forest companions.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 36.7%, Relaxing 16.5%, Cute 13.5%, Stylized 11.7%, Atmospheric 11.5%
- #44 Eastshade
71% matchVery Positive89% of 5,523 reviews2019
Dev: Eastshade Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Visit cities, scale summits, unearth mysteries, and discover forgotten places!
Why similar: Open World 30.4%, Relaxing 17.1%, Exploration 16.1%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Colorful 10.9%
- #45 Pine Hearts
70% matchVery Positive97% of 122 reviews2024
Dev: Hyper Luminal Games LtdPub: Secret Mode
Windows
Pine Hearts is a wholesome and tender adventure about nostalgic journeys, overcoming loss, and helping others. Embark on a cozy hiking expedition to the sprawling Pine Hearts nature reserve and scale the mountain your father never managed to climb.
Why similar: Wholesome 28.7%, Cozy 19.3%, Walking Simulator 16.4%, Relaxing 10.1%, Exploration 9.2%
- #46 Cozy Caravan
67% matchVery Positive94% of 1,450 reviews2026
Dev: 5 Lives Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 32.5%, Open World 18.5%, Cute 10.9%, Exploration 10.7%, Stylized 7%
- #47 The Eternal Cylinder
69% matchVery Positive90% of 1,321 reviews2022
Dev: ACE TeamPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Control a herd of charming creatures called Trebhum and explore an unforgettable alien world filled with exotic lifeforms and surreal environments. Discover dozens of mutations to overcome puzzles, explore new biomes, and survive on a dangerous planet.
Why similar: Open World 21.6%, Surreal 19.5%, Exploration 11.5%, Cute 9.5%, Third Person 9.5%
- #48 An Arcade Full of Cats
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,116 reviews2023
Dev: Devcats
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Journey through gaming history's time and space, while searching for adorable feline companions in 'An Arcade Full of Cats,' the ultimate pet'em up hidden object game.
Why similar: Wholesome 44.1%, Cozy 24.9%, Relaxing 11.7%, Cute 8.9%, Colorful 5.7%
- #49 Sphaera
74% matchMostly Negative37% of 67 reviews2018
Dev: Chilla's Art
Windows
Sphaera is a game about relaxation and exploration in a huge grass field filled with animals.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.3%, Surreal 15.5%, Casual 11.5%, Relaxing 9.4%, Cute 8.6%
- #50 Project Shoreline
67% matchVery Positive96% of 367 reviews2024
Dev: Speldosa Interactive
Windows · Linux
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 25.7%, Open World 13.8%, Relaxing 9.4%, Cute 9.2%, Exploration 8.9%
- #51 She and the Light Bearer
70% matchVery Positive85% of 397 reviews2019
Dev: MojikenPub: Toge Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Casual 23.7%, Relaxing 20.9%, Cute 20.1%, Atmospheric 15.1%, Colorful 11.6%
- #52 Koira
66% matchVery Positive93% of 362 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: Wholesome 45.3%, Relaxing 11%, Exploration 9.9%, Stylized 9.4%, Cute 8.9%
- #53 Shape of the World
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 425 reviews2018
Dev: Hollow Tree GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
A serene first person exploration game in a surreal, organic world that reacts to your presence. Journey through a psychedelically colorful ecosystem of flourishing flora, rambling waterfalls, burgeoning mountains, glowing monoliths and graceful creatures. A 1-3 hour escape from work, anxiety and stress.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.7%, Surreal 22.3%, Casual 13.4%, Relaxing 13%, Exploration 11.7%
- #54 Hauntii
66% matchVery Positive91% of 425 reviews2024
Dev: Moonloop GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
An action adventure about a ghost’s journey through the afterlife. Possess enemies and the environment and fend off hostile spirits in pursuit of starry fragments from a past life.
Why similar: Wholesome 29.1%, Cozy 15.5%, Surreal 9.9%, Exploration 6.9%, Cute 6.8%
- #55 Gaucho and the Grassland
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 547 reviews2025
Dev: Epopeia Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Wholesome 41.8%, Cozy 27.2%, Relaxing 10.5%, Exploration 8.8%, Colorful 6.5%
- #56 Woven
69% matchVery Positive81% of 160 reviews2019
Dev: Alterego GamesPub: StickyLock Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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: Casual 22.9%, Atmospheric 18%, Exploration 16.7%, Cute 16.3%, Story Rich 15.2%
- #57 Odd Dorable
65% matchVery Positive99% of 72 reviews2025
Dev: Artur Latkovsky
Windows
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: Wholesome 29.5%, Cozy 23.7%, Walking Simulator 8.2%, Exploration 8.1%, Cute 7.7%
- #58 A Pizza Delivery
66% matchVery Positive84% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Eric OsunaPub: Dolores Entertainment
Windows
A Pizza Delivery is a narrative exploration game with puzzle elements focused on connecting with people. Share pizza with charming characters to uncover their stories—and your own. Drive and explore a strange, meditative world filled with secrets.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.5%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Cinematic 10.1%, Surreal 9.8%, Exploration 8.1%
- #59 LOST EMBER - VR Edition
70% matchMixed46% of 110 reviews2022
Dev: Mooneye Studios
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 24%
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, climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, and many more!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.5%, Exploration 13.3%, Third Person 13%, Relaxing 10.3%, Cute 9.9%