- #1 LOST EMBER
97% 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 28% ★, Cozy 18.5%, Walking Simulator 12.5%, Relaxing 7.4%, Exploration 6.7%
- #2 LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition
96% 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: Wholesome 33.2% ★, Walking Simulator 17.9%, Exploration 8.4%, Relaxing 7.8%, Third Person 7.7%
- #3 Smushi Come Home
96% 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 27.9% ★, Cozy 20.8%, Open World 12.7%, Cute 8.1%, Relaxing 7.2%
- #4 The First Tree
95% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,774 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 25.2%, Open World 13.9%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Relaxing 11%, Exploration 10.8%
- #5 Hello Goodboy
94% 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: Wholesome 31.1% ★, Cozy 22.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%, Narration 7.8%, Relaxing 6.6%
- #6 Farewell North
94% 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: Walking Simulator 20.4%, Relaxing 11.5%, Exploration 10.7%, Stylized 10.5%, Third Person 10.2%
- #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 21.4%, Relaxing 10.7%, Cute 10.3%, Third Person 10.3%, Stylized 10.2%
- #8 Spirit of the North
93% matchVery Positive84% of 6,281 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 25.7%, Relaxing 18.8%, Exploration 17%, Casual 15.1%, Atmospheric 8.3%
- #9 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,780 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.4 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 36.5% ★, Cozy 24.6%, Open World 10.5%, Exploration 6.1%, Cute 5.1%
- #10 Gibbon: Beyond the Trees
90% matchVery Positive89% of 551 reviews2022
Dev: Broken Rules
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 14.8 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 34.1% ★, Cozy 24.4%, Narration 9.3%, Cute 7.1%, Action-Adventure 6%
- #11 Pilo and the Holobook
89% matchVery Positive95% of 148 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 38.3% ★, Cozy 27.5%, Exploration 8.5%, Relaxing 8.4%, Narration 7.8%
- #12 The Wild Eternal
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 173 reviews2017
Dev: Ilsanjo
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 25.7%, Lore-Rich 12.1%, Exploration 11.4%, Open World 11.3%, Relaxing 9.9%
- #13 Creatures of Ava
88% matchVery Positive87% of 469 reviews2024
Dev: Inverge StudiosPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 34.7% ★, Cozy 21.6%, Lore-Rich 11.4%, Exploration 7.3%, Action-Adventure 6.3%
- #14 Paws and Soul
89% matchMixed54% of 146 reviews2020
Dev: ELECTROSTALIN ENTERTAINMENT
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.5 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 22.6%, Third Person 11.6%, Exploration 11.3%, Relaxing 10.4%, Cute 10.1%
- #15 Journey
86% matchVery Positive94% of 37,187 reviews2020
Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.5 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 26.8%, Relaxing 19.7%, Exploration 17.7%, Atmospheric 16.9%, Stylized 8%
- #16 Meadow - A Shelter Game
87% matchVery Positive89% of 5,932 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 26.7%, Open World 24%, Relaxing 14.1%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Exploration 8.8%
- #17 Omno
86% matchVery Positive92% of 2,713 reviews2021
Dev: Studio InkyfoxPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.
Why similar: Wholesome 42.8% ★, Relaxing 9.5%, Cute 8.5%, Exploration 8.5%, Third Person 8.4%
- #18 VORON: Raven’s Story
84% matchVery Positive91% of 216 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 31% ★, Cozy 22%, Open World 12.1%, Exploration 7.9%, Cute 7.3%
- #19 illum
85% matchVery Positive94% of 109 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 16.4%, Relaxing 15.6%, Cute 15.2%, Third Person 13.3%, Stylized 11.4%
- #20 Project Shoreline
83% matchVery Positive97% of 295 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 34.7%, Relaxing 10.9%, Cute 10.2%, Exploration 9.9%, Stylized 9.1%
- #21 William and Sly
84% matchVery Positive99% of 88 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 27.5% ★, Cozy 23.5%, Open World 12.6%, Relaxing 6.4%, Exploration 5.8%
- #22 Recollection
82% matchVery Positive97% of 120 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 47.2% ★, Relaxing 11.8%, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Cute 8.8%, Atmospheric 8.4%
- #23 Whisker Wanderlust: The Wondrous Journey
80% 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 41.9% ★, Cozy 27.8%, Relaxing 10.6%, Cute 5.4%, Casual 3.6%
- #24 Herdling
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 838 reviews2025
Dev: OkomotivePub: Panic
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.
Why similar: Stylized 18.6%, Exploration 17.7%, Relaxing 16.8%, Atmospheric 15.6%, Third Person 12.2%
- #25 SCARF
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 325 reviews2021
Dev: Uprising StudiosPub: HandyGames
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 19.9%, Relaxing 12.4%, Third Person 11.8%, Exploration 11.8%, Cute 11.3%
- #26 Kibbi Keeper
81% matchVery Positive83% of 212 reviews2022
Dev: SMU Guildhall
Windows
Forage, explore, tame, and wrangle your adorable companions in this beautiful first-person, virtual-pet, adventure game!
Why similar: Stylized 16.8%, Open World 16.4%, Cute 15.1%, Exploration 14.2%, Relaxing 11.2%
- #27 Beasts of Maravilla Island
79% matchVery Positive87% of 495 reviews2021
Dev: Banana Bird Studios, LLCPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 14.6%, Third Person 13.1%, Relaxing 12.8%, Cute 12.3%, Action-Adventure 11.2%
- #28 Cozy Caravan
76% matchVery Positive93% of 1,169 reviews2026
Dev: 5 Lives Studios
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 36.9%, Open World 16.8%, Cute 10%, Exploration 10%, Stylized 7%
- #29 Cloudy Valley
78% matchMostly Positive80% of 64 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 27.1% ★, Open World 14.1%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Exploration 10.8%, Relaxing 10.5%
- #30 Whisker Wanderlust: The Mosaic of Souls
77% 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 38.9% ★, Cozy 24.2%, Relaxing 8.7%, Cute 6.6%, Exploration 5.4%
- #31 Spirit of the North 2
76% matchVery Positive86% of 975 reviews2025
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 21.6%, Lore-Rich 17.7%, Relaxing 12.6%, Exploration 12.3%, Third Person 8.2%
- #32 The Eternal Cylinder
77% matchVery Positive90% of 1,173 reviews2022
Dev: ACE TeamPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.1 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 18.3%, Surreal 16.9%, Narration 13.7%, Exploration 10%, Cute 8.3%
- #33 Pine Hearts
75% matchVery Positive97% of 110 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 29.6% ★, Cozy 21.9%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Relaxing 9.6%, Exploration 8.6%
- #34 Memorrha
78% matchMixed66% of 151 reviews2019
Dev: StickyStoneStudio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Go on a voyage of discovery following the traces of a mysterious culture. Discover diverse landscapes, investigate abandoned artifacts, and wake strange machines from their slumber.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 26%, Open World 16.3%, Exploration 11.8%, Relaxing 10.6%, Stylized 10.3%
- #35 The Bear - A Story from the World of Gra
73% matchVery Positive100% of 63 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 30.7%, Cozy 20.5%, Cute 15.2%, Casual 13%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #36 Lil Gator Game
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,831 reviews2022
Dev: MegaWobblePub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: Wholesome 38.2% ★, Cozy 27.6%, Relaxing 9.1%, Cute 8%, Colorful 4.9%
- #37 Paws - A Shelter 2 Game
75% matchVery Positive92% of 708 reviews2016
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 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 38.4%, Casual 26.8%, Atmospheric 16%, Exploration 12.6%, Story Rich 6.1%
- #38 Caravan SandWitch
71% 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: Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Exploration 13.5%, Stylized 13.2%, Third Person 12.7%, Cute 11.8%
- #39 She and the Light Bearer
74% matchVery Positive85% of 381 reviews2019
Dev: MojikenPub: Toge Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 21.8%, Cute 20%, Atmospheric 14.8%, Colorful 11.5%
- #40 Gaucho and the Grassland
69% 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: Cozy 49.8%, Relaxing 14.7%, Third Person 11.2%, Colorful 10%, Exploration 9.6%
- #41 A Corgi's Cozy Hike
69% matchVery Positive100% of 75 reviews2025
Dev: Scalisco
Windows
EmBARK on a therapeutic adventure alone or with a friend. Collect Corgi Butt Power to climb, soar, and prove stubby legs can't stop you! Relax and savor this bite-sized, open world while 10% of your purchase is donated to animal shelters.
Why similar: Wholesome 36.8% ★, Cozy 15.4%, Relaxing 11%, Exploration 9.3%, Open World 8.9%
- #42 Paws Trail
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 175 reviews2024
Dev: Keicee
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%, Relaxing 16.7%, Cute 13.4%, Stylized 12.2%, Atmospheric 11.6%
- #43 My Little Puppy
67% 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: Cute 16.4%, Stylized 16.2%, Exploration 15.2%, Atmospheric 12%, Colorful 12%
- #44 Shape of the World
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 408 reviews2018
Dev: Hollow Tree GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.2 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 28.4%, Surreal 22.2%, Casual 13.4%, Relaxing 13.3%, Exploration 11.7%
- #45 Little Kitty, Big City
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 13,170 reviews2024
Dev: Double Dagger Studio
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
You're a curious little kitty with a big personality, on an adventure to find your way back home. Explore the city, make new friends with stray animals, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn't that what cats do best?
Why similar: Wholesome 37.5% ★, Cozy 24.1%, Open World 9.8%, Cute 8.6%, Exploration 7.5%
- #46 Sunlight
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 446 reviews2021
Dev: Krillbite Studio
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 19%
Traverse a harmonious hand painted forest in this first person hike. ☀️The trees guide you with gentle whispers, as you explore a philosophical story.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 35.4%, Stylized 14.8%, Open World 12%, Relaxing 11.7%, Narration 11.4%
- #47 Woven
73% 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: Narration 24.7%, Casual 17.2%, Atmospheric 13.7%, Exploration 12.5%, Cute 12.2%
- #48 Eastshade
71% matchVery Positive89% of 5,317 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: Lore-Rich 22.8%, Open World 21.1%, Relaxing 12.6%, Exploration 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%
- #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 21.1%, Surreal 15.5%, Casual 11.5%, Relaxing 9.6%, Cute 8.6%
- #50 Odd Dorable
67% matchVery Positive100% of 54 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 30.1% ★, Cozy 26.8%, Exploration 7.5%, Walking Simulator 7.4%, Cute 7.1%
- #51 Lost Words: Beyond the Page
68% matchVery Positive95% of 823 reviews2021
Dev: Sketchbook DevelopmentsPub: Sketchbook Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A short, fully voiced, story-first adventure across two worlds. Rearrange words into platforms in Izzy’s diary, then wield word magic to shape your path in the fantasy she writes. Gentle puzzles, watercolour wonder, and a bittersweet story of family, loss, and healing.
Why similar: Narration 28.1%, Relaxing 22.9%, Atmospheric 16.2%, Colorful 15%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #52 Koira
66% 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: Wholesome 47.5% ★, Relaxing 10.7%, Exploration 9.4%, Stylized 9.3%, Cute 8.4%
- #53 A Tiny Sticker Tale
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 583 reviews2023
Dev: Ogre Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!
Why similar: Wholesome 39.2% ★, Cozy 33.8%, Relaxing 9.2%, Exploration 8.2%, Cute 6.6%
- #54 An Arcade Full of Cats
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,821 reviews2023
Dev: Devcats
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 44.3% ★, Cozy 27.4%, Relaxing 10.9%, Cute 8%, Colorful 5.2%
- #55 Tell Me Your Story
67% 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: Wholesome 38.8% ★, Cozy 23%, Interactive Fiction 9.1%, Relaxing 9%, Cute 7.6%
- #56 The Frosts: First Ones
68% matchVery Positive89% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: Ivan Sukhanov
Windows
An adventure about searching for a missing hunter and meeting with alien beings! Explore wild nature, climb on a rock, lure out a boar, meet a wolf, survive in a rockfall. Heal a deer and trick a creature! Meet the Unknown and find mystery!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.9%, Narration 16.1%, Third Person 12.4%, Exploration 12.1%, Atmospheric 8.1%
- #57 Loot Hound™
70% matchVery Positive85% of 93 reviews2015
Dev: Rhizome Games™
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A scavenger hunt with your dog, what will you find today? Loot Hound is a casual exploration game with elements of sim and strategy.
Why similar: Wholesome 42.1% ★, Walking Simulator 18%, Relaxing 8.7%, Narration 8.2%, Exploration 7.8%
- #58 ILA: A Frosty Glide
64% matchVery Positive99% of 119 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 34.9% ★, Cozy 24.6%, Open World 9.3%, Relaxing 7.4%, Exploration 7.3%
- #59 Hollow Mind: The Lost Puppy
69% 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: Narration 33.1%, Cute 32.2%, 3D 13.4%, Casual 11.5%, Atmospheric 9.8%