- #1 Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,715 reviews2024
Dev: stillalive studiosPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Garden Life is a relaxing gardening game in which you create your dream garden in a peaceful, colourful world. Plant and add ornaments at your own pace, transforming an overgrown forgotten plot into a flourishing community garden.
Why similar: Cozy 26%, Sandbox 14.4%, Nature 13.3%, Relaxing 11.7%, Wholesome 8.1%
- #2 Luna's Fishing Garden
96% matchVery Positive94% of 2,234 reviews2021
Dev: Coldwild Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Luna's Fishing Garden is a short, cozy fishing and building game. Catch fish, trade it in and create the garden of your dreams by planting new trees, placing water objects and bringing animals to the archipelago.
Why similar: Fishing 30% ★, Wholesome 13.3%, Sandbox 13.2%, Cozy 12%, Nature 10.4%
- #3 Garden In!
96% matchVery Positive87% of 432 reviews2023
Dev: Dramatic IcebergPub: Bonus Stage Publishing
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Chill in the peaceful world of Garden In!, a charming sandbox game. Grow unique plants, discover new seeds, and design your dream garden. With its serene atmosphere, you'll find yourself saying 'just one more plant!' Dive in for quick relaxation or lose yourself for hours in the cozy journey.
Why similar: Wholesome 23.3%, Cozy 18%, Nature 13%, Sandbox 12.2%, Relaxing 7.8%
- #4 Smushi Come Home
95% 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 20.7%, Cozy 18%, Nature 14.5%, Open World 11.6%, Relaxing 8%
- #5 Roots of Pacha
94% matchVery Positive94% of 4,567 reviews2023
Dev: Soda Den
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The charming and relaxing stone-age farming sim where you live in a thriving community exploring the wonderful world of Pacha. Discover "ideas," domesticate crops, befriend animals, and help your village grow. Play co-op with friends or explore the early days of civilization in single-player.
Why similar: Life Sim 21.6%, Cozy 19.9%, Sandbox 14.5%, Relaxing 11.1%, Immersive Sim 10.8%
- #6 Garden Buddies
94% matchMostly Positive71% of 96 reviews2023
Dev: JamPicsPub: RedDeer.Games
Windows
Unleash your inner gardener and immerse yourself in the serene world of Garden Buddies, cultivating a vibrant flower garden alongside your new friend Mutsy. Discover an enchanting and fulfilling experience to release your stress.
Why similar: Life Sim 24.7%, Cozy 17.8%, Sandbox 17.6%, Relaxing 12.4%, Simulation 7.7%
- #7 Grow: Song of the Evertree
93% matchVery Positive81% of 2,572 reviews2021
Dev: Prideful SlothPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements.
Why similar: Wholesome 23.3%, Life Sim 13.7%, Sandbox 11.8%, Nature 10.8%, Open World 10%
- #8 Dream Garden
92% matchVery Positive86% of 79 reviews2025
Dev: Campfire Studio
Windows · Mac
An easygoing simulation game about creating tiny, Japanese inspired garden dioramas. Use a wide selection of plants, decorations and tools to build and nurture the zen garden retreat of your dreams.
Why similar: Cozy 23.3%, Sandbox 17.4%, Nature 16.4%, Relaxing 10.3%, Immersive Sim 9%
- #9 Garden Trills
91% matchVery Positive97% of 113 reviews2024
Dev: Yukim
Windows
Garden Trills is a cozy puzzle-platformer where you fly as an adorable sparrow through enchanting Mediterranean gardens. Help your neighbors, grow vibrant flowers, and harness their powers to reach new destinations as you flutter into the heart of Vernubiel’s gardens.
Why similar: Wholesome 23.1%, Cozy 20.5%, Nature 15.6%, Open World 10.9%, Relaxing 9.3%
- #10 Everdream Valley
91% matchMostly Positive70% of 971 reviews2023
Dev: MooneatersPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
A farming adventure with a dash of magic. Play solo or up to a 4-player coop. By day, restore your quaint farm into a summer paradise. Explore, raise crops, care for animals and rebuild your home. At night inhabit various creatures through your dreams and bring enchantment to the valley.
Why similar: Fishing 22.1% ★, Cozy 16.6%, Life Sim 13%, Nature 11.1%, Sandbox 10.2%
- #11 Haven Park
90% matchVery Positive94% of 1,129 reviews2021
Dev: Bubblebird Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Be Flint, who is doing his best to keep his grandma's park up and running and make it a place for the campers to enjoy. Learn the camper's wishes and build whatever their hearts desire to attract even more quirky characters and look forward to whimsical conversations and quests.
Why similar: Wholesome 20.3%, Cozy 17.8%, Nature 14.7%, Open World 9.9%, Relaxing 7.9%
- #12 Fruitbus
89% matchVery Positive87% of 1,166 reviews2024
Dev: Krillbite Studio
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
A journey of flavors and friendships awaits you in your cozy, customisable food truck! Forage for fresh ingredients to create your own menu, then feed tummies and souls with home-cooked meals. Change the world, one apple at a time.
Why similar: Wholesome 23.1%, Cozy 22.2%, Sandbox 9.9%, Open World 8.2%, Relaxing 7.5%
- #13 Desk Garden
89% matchVery Positive86% of 538 reviews2025
Dev: Siesta Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 77.3 hrsMean: 103.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Relax and grow! A laid-back idle game where you nurture mysterious plants (some even human-like!), watch them flourish, then sell them to expand your magical garden. Design your own unique oasis at your own pace.
Why similar: Sandbox 36.9%, Hand-drawn 21%, Cute 13.4%, Simulation 10.4%, Colorful 9.7%
- #14 Cozy Caravan
86% 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 36%, Life Sim 18.6%, Open World 17.3%, Cute 10.5%, Exploration 10.3%
- #15 Garden Story
87% matchVery Positive89% of 1,735 reviews2021
Dev: PicogramPub: Rose City Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Embark on a wholesome adventure to save The Grove! Forage resources, combat the invasive Rot, and restore the community. Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor in this charming action-RPG starring a grape.
Why similar: Cozy 40.7%, Funny 15.6%, Cute 13.6%, Exploration 13.2%, Colorful 11.3%
- #16 Summer in Mara
88% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,203 reviews2020
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Take care of your own island and sail with your boat in this cozy farming adventure! Relax and unwind exploring a tropical archipelago or harvesting your own crops while helping others. Discover the story of Summer in Mara, with farming, crafting and exploring mechanics.
Why similar: Wholesome 17.5%, Cozy 15%, Life Sim 13.2%, Emotional 9.2%, Nature 8.8%
- #17 Puni the Florist
85% matchVery Positive99% of 184 reviews2026
Dev: Earthquack Games
Windows · Mac
Puni the Florist is a cozy flower shop simulation game that highlights creative expressions. Manage the shop, design unique bouquets, and join Puni on a silly, wholesome, and relatable journey of self-discovery.
Why similar: Wholesome 19.6%, Cozy 16%, Nature 11.2%, Life Sim 10.9%, Hand-drawn 9.5%
- #18 Fishing Paradiso
86% matchVery Positive91% of 333 reviews2022
Dev: Odencat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a relaxing tropical adventure in this cozy fishing RPG! Explore wondrous locations and befriend a charming cast of characters on your quest to become a master angler and discover the true meaning of paradise!
Why similar: Fishing 39% ★, Emotional 16.4%, Immersive Sim 11.2%, Open World 10.2%, Relaxing 10.2%
- #19 Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator
83% matchMostly Positive77% of 505 reviews2026
Dev: To-Go GamesPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows
Begin your ranger journey in Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator. Maintain trails, assist visitors, track wildlife, rescue injured or trapped animals, and explore diverse biomes filled with varied species.
Why similar: Cozy 20.6%, Life Sim 16.1%, Nature 15.8%, Open World 12.8%, Immersive Sim 7.7%
- #20 Hokko Life
84% matchMixed66% of 2,673 reviews2022
Dev: Wonderscope GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Hop off the train and into your new life in the village of Hokko! Take over the old workshop and get creative; use crafted materials and design everything in town! With complete creative freedom, what type of town will you build?
Why similar: Fishing 23.6% ★, Wholesome 18.7%, Life Sim 16.6%, Cozy 15.9%, Relaxing 6.3%
- #21 Wylde Flowers
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,773 reviews2022
Dev: Studio Drydock Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 13.7 hrsMean: 79.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Join Tara on a heartfelt journey to become a witch in Wylde Flowers. Farm by day, and cast spells by night as you craft your cottagecore life and bond with your coven. Come to know and love the fully voice acted characters of Fairhaven, as you unravel a local mystery.
Why similar: Cozy 30.9%, Life Sim 23.6%, Emotional 15.9%, Relaxing 10.7%, Simulation 8.5%
- #22 Coral Island
81% matchVery Positive89% of 27,716 reviews2023
Dev: Stairway GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 14.0 hrsMean: 56.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Coral Island is a vibrant, laid-back farm sim reimagined with multiplayer! Experience enchanting island life at your own pace: farm with friends, nurture animals, build relationships, hang out with a diverse cast of characters, and dive into the magical Merfolk Kingdom.
Why similar: Life Sim 29.3%, Fishing 22% ★, Sandbox 13.2%, Relaxing 12.5%, Open World 11.2%
- #23 Fujii - A Magical Gardening Adventure
84% matchVery Positive90% of 121 reviews2019
Dev: Funktronic Labs
Windows
Explore a colorful and magical world, lovingly nurture seeds, and introduce gentle critters to the verdant landscape you’ll manifest with your very own hands. A meditative and rejuvenating VR adventure in which you cultivate the garden of your dreams.
Why similar: Nature 20.3%, Sandbox 14.1%, Relaxing 10%, Exploration 9.1%, Open World 9.1%
- #24 Chill Town
82% matchMixed67% of 237 reviews2025
Dev: Low-Hi Tech
Windows
A unique blend of a Soothing Simulation and an Idle Game with Music, Decoration, Fishing, Cooking, Farming and more...
Why similar: Fishing 20.5% ★, Cozy 17.1%, Life Sim 14.3%, Sandbox 10.9%, Open World 9%
- #25 Tiny Eden
80% matchMostly Positive74% of 903 reviews2026
Dev: Bajka GamesPub: Digital Vortex Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A cozy first-person farming sim, set in the heart of a futuristic city. Grow plants, cook what you harvest, and discover new varieties as you turn your apartment into a thriving urban garden, from a small balcony to a rooftop paradise.
Why similar: Cozy 19%, Life Sim 14.2%, Wholesome 13.9%, Sandbox 11.7%, Nature 11.2%
- #26 Snacko
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,051 reviews2025
Dev: Bluecurse StudiosPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Fishing 26.6% ★, Cozy 15.4%, Life Sim 12.9%, Sandbox 9.4%, Cute 7%
- #27 Cozy Island
78% matchVery Positive92% of 2,661 reviews2025
Dev: LazyFish Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Go wild with your BFFS in your ultimate cozy getaway! Yank up hilariously plump veggies, reel in giant flappy fish, bump into adorable little animals, and unlock a bunch of weird and wonderful toys! If you feel like it, doing absolutely nothing on the beach is exactly what you're supposed to do!
Why similar: Life Sim 23.3%, Cozy 18.8%, Open World 15.3%, Relaxing 11.7%, Funny 9.4%
- #28 Garden Simulator
81% matchVery Positive83% of 415 reviews2022
Dev: PRODUKTIVKELLER StudiosPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
PLANT - DESIGN - HARVEST - With Garden Simulator you’ll get your own allotment, place deco elements and cultivate plants to harvest and sell them. Get ready for a beautiful time in nature. Always remember: A garden is a delight to the eye and a solace for the soul.
Why similar: Nature 23.1%, Sandbox 21.8%, Immersive Sim 15.9%, Relaxing 14.1%, Simulation 9.6%
- #29 Garden Ink
77% matchVery Positive99% of 74 reviews2026
Dev: Kranich
Windows · Mac · Linux
Paint, combine and discover! Garden Ink is a cozy sandbox game. Combine decorations and use painting tools to customize your world. With hand-painted graphics and a relaxing soundtrack, it’s time to discover every cute surprise.
Why similar: Cozy 26.8%, Hand-drawn 15.3%, Sandbox 11.7%, Relaxing 10.4%, Nature 8.3%
- #30 Cozy Grove
79% matchVery Positive89% of 8,516 reviews2021
Dev: Spry FoxPub: Spry Fox
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 32.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Welcome to Cozy Grove, a game about camping on a haunted, ever-changing island. As a Spirit Scout, you'll wander the island's forest each day, finding new hidden secrets and helping soothe the local ghosts. With a little time and a lot of crafting, you'll bring color and joy back to Cozy Grove!
Why similar: Cozy 30.8%, Life Sim 19.2%, Relaxing 18.3%, Cute 10.5%, Colorful 7%
- #31 Littlewood
78% matchVery Positive93% of 6,833 reviews2020
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The world has already been saved. Now it's time to rebuild your town, learn new hobbies, and forge lifelong friendships in this peaceful and relaxing RPG.
Why similar: Life Sim 24.2%, Fishing 17.3% ★, Sandbox 15.2%, Open World 11.4%, Relaxing 11.3%
- #32 Gaucho and the Grassland
75% 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 20.7%, Fishing 20.3% ★, Cozy 17.2%, Life Sim 11.1%, Nature 7.6%
- #33 TOEM: A Photo Adventure
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 12,315 reviews2021
Dev: Something We Made
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 24.4%, Cozy 20.5%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Nature 9.7%, Relaxing 7.7%
- #34 Luma Island
74% matchVery Positive84% of 12,744 reviews2024
Dev: Feel Free Games
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Get ready to explore, farm, fish, mine, craft, and raise magical Lumas as you solve puzzles and embark on quests across Luma Island. Play solo, or team up with friends in 1-4 player online co-op. Choose relaxing Cozy, challenging Adventure, or epic Hero mode to match your mood and playstyle.
Why similar: Cozy 28.8%, Life Sim 17.1%, Open World 12%, Relaxing 11.7%, Exploration 8.4%
- #35 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 27%, Cozy 27%, Emotional 17.7%, Relaxing 9.4%, Exploration 6.9%
- #36 Garden of the Sea (VR)
76% matchVery Positive93% of 686 reviews2022
Dev: Neat Corporation
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
You wake up on a small island in a magical world. Grow your garden, nurture local creatures, furnish your home or adventure across the seas to explore more islands and gather new resources. This world is for you.
Why similar: Cozy 30.3%, Sandbox 14.9%, Relaxing 11.4%, Immersive Sim 9.9%, Cute 8.9%
- #37 Tiny Garden
73% matchVery Positive89% of 195 reviews2025
Dev: Ao NortePub: Super Rare Originals
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Tiny Garden lets you grow a pocket-sized garden inside a magical toy passed down through generations. Nurture plants, trade them for furniture, and customize your space in this relaxing mix of farming, puzzles, and strategy. No scores or time limits - let your creativity bloom!
Why similar: Simulation 24.5%, Nature 22.2%, Cozy 16.9%, Casual 13.3%, Relaxing 11.7%
- #38 Echoes of the Plum Grove
73% matchVery Positive88% of 3,146 reviews2024
Dev: Unwound GamesPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A new life awaits in Honeywood! Build a thriving community that will last generations in this cozy farm simulator. Farm, socialize, make friends, cook, craft, forage and uncover the secrets of the island! If someone doesn’t want to be friends? There are always other means.
Why similar: Cozy 25.6%, Life Sim 19.2%, Open World 13.8%, Hand-drawn 12.9%, Exploration 7.3%
- #39 OddFauna : Secret of the Terrabeast
72% matchVery Positive90% of 80 reviews2026
Dev: North Channel
Windows
Grow the TerraBeast you live on from a tiny patch of land into a whimsical world! In this fully hand-sculpted, playful systemic sandbox, you'll explore vibrant biomes, farm, craft, build, and befriend the wild OddFauna to create a thriving ecosystem.
Why similar: Cozy 17.1%, Life Sim 13.6%, Nature 13%, Sandbox 12.2%, Hand-drawn 9.1%
- #40 Garden Galaxy
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,668 reviews2022
Dev: Anneka Tran
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 22.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Discover, collect and organise to create your own unique garden in this relaxing idle / creative sandbox!
Why similar: Cozy 31.5%, Nature 20%, Sandbox 19.4%, Relaxing 11.6%, Cute 9.3%
- #41 STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar
70% matchVery Positive94% of 4,088 reviews2025
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 18.5 hrsMean: 49.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Searching for a peaceful farm life, a fresh mountain breeze, and your own market stall? Look no further than the friendly community of Zephyr Town! Here you’ll grow crops and raise animals, get to know the locals, and sell your wares at the town's bazaar to restore it to its former glory.
Why similar: Wholesome 21.9%, Cozy 16.8%, Life Sim 15.3%, Nature 11.9%, Sandbox 11.1%
- #42 Out and About
71% matchVery Positive93% of 436 reviews2025
Dev: Yaldi Games
Windows
A cozy foraging adventure for anyone who loves the outdoors or wishes they knew it better. Every plant is real: learn to identify 100+ wild plants and fungi and cook 200+ real recipes, while helping a storm-struck town find its feet again.
Why similar: Wholesome 17.9%, Life Sim 15.2%, Cozy 14.8%, Nature 14.4%, Open World 9.5%
- #43 The Space Garden
77% matchMixed42% of 50 reviews2016
Dev: MaxPub: Max Indie Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%
In "The Space Garden" you can build your own garden across the Universe! Discover, acquire and grow your plants with love as you watch them evolve. Collect fruits by yourself or request help from your "helpers", a race of mini friends who come from nature.
Why similar: Sandbox 19.2%, Open World 16%, Relaxing 11.2%, Casual 11%, Funny 10.3%
- #44 BuGarden
69% matchVery Positive97% of 131 reviews2026
Dev: 西梅树工作室
Windows · Mac
BuGarden is a cozy flower garden that lives at the bottom of your screen! Plant seeds, water and fertilise them at your own pace, harvest cute fruits and flowers, and swat some pesky bugs. No stress, no mess. A friendly companion moving at a snail’s pace.
Why similar: Wholesome 24.3%, Cozy 20.4%, Nature 15.4%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Relaxing 9%
- #45 Gourdlets
70% matchVery Positive92% of 2,206 reviews2024
Dev: AuntyGamesPub: Future Friends Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
An easygoing sandbox game about building towns for cute vegetable folks. Create your perfect community then watch as the gourdlets make themselves at home. No objectives, no points, just good vibes. Play in full screen, or let your gourdlets hang out at the bottom of your screen!
Why similar: Sandbox 22.7%, Cozy 22.4%, Relaxing 13%, Open World 11.1%, Cute 8.3%
- #46 The Greenening
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 504 reviews2026
Dev: Erkberg Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A short and wholesome incremental journey about exploring and reawakening a forgotten world. Wash away the ashes to discover the secrets hidden beneath, upgrade your versatile watering abilities, and grow your own cozy space garden.
Why similar: Wholesome 24.5%, Cozy 20.1%, Nature 16.4%, Relaxing 9.1%, Exploration 7%
- #47 Garden Witch Life
72% matchMixed62% of 190 reviews2024
Dev: FreetimeStudioPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Experience a cute, cozy witch life! After losing your job your life just took a whimsical turn. You're now on a quest to create a magical food forest and make it a home for all kinds of adorable creatures!
Why similar: Life Sim 33.4%, Immersive Sim 18.1%, Exploration 11.5%, Simulation 11.2%, Cute 10.2%
- #48 Plantabi: Little Garden
71% matchVery Positive83% of 83 reviews2024
Dev: Adrian Corpuz
Windows · Mac
Plantabi is a chill sandbox game where you take care of adorable plants and design the cozy little garden of your dreams!
Why similar: Sandbox 37.1%, Simulation 18.9%, Cute 12.5%, Colorful 12%, Relaxing 9.8%
- #49 Flowers And Favours: Florist Simulator
69% matchVery Positive95% of 204 reviews2025
Dev: MISK Games
Windows · Mac
Flowers And Favours is a relaxing cozy florist sim. Run your own flower shop, experiment with a stunning variety of florals, and craft unique bouquets for your adorable customers. Your floral journey begins today!
Why similar: Cozy 23.1%, Nature 13.7%, Sandbox 13%, Relaxing 9.6%, Hand-drawn 8.5%
- #50 The Witch's Garden
74% matchMixed46% of 145 reviews2022
Dev: Arcane ArcadePub: Flying General Games LLC
Windows
The Witch’s Garden is a relaxing, slice-of-life gardening and crafting game.
Why similar: Sandbox 38%, Simulation 30.3%, Casual 16%, Cute 15.7%
- #51 Plant Therapy
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 639 reviews2023
Dev: Short Leg Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Get cozy in this plant collecting and decorating game! Build a beautiful indoor garden from the ground up in your New York City apartment.
Why similar: Cozy 30.3%, Nature 14.4%, Relaxing 13.8%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Life Sim 9.4%
- #52 Hello Kitty Island Adventure
67% matchVery Positive94% of 12,538 reviews2025
Dev: Sunblink
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 64.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark on a cozy, open-world adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends. Befriend beloved characters as you explore and restore a mysterious island, solve ancient puzzles, cook delicious dishes, customize yourself and your cabins, and so much more.
Why similar: Cozy 28.3%, Life Sim 16.3%, Open World 12.9%, Relaxing 7.1%, Cute 6.8%
- #53 Chomp Garden
67% matchVery Positive100% of 57 reviews2026
Dev: PawPaw Games
Windows · Mac
A bite-sized puzzle adventure in a garden full of deceptively cute plants. Play as a tiny glowing lamp and shape them with your light to make your way deeper and find your pup.
Why similar: Nature 28.3%, Relaxing 22.3%, Exploration 19.2%, Cute 17.4%, Casual 6.5%
- #54 Mazey Village
68% matchVery Positive84% of 50 reviews2026
Dev: Slappy Inc.
Windows
Mazey Village is a cozy town-restoring adventure where a tornado scatters homes, villagers, and their precious belongings. Explore surrounding maps to recover lost items, rebuild homes, and bring warmth and life back to the village.
Why similar: Fishing 16.1% ★, Wholesome 15.8%, Cozy 13.9%, Life Sim 9.6%, Sandbox 7.2%
- #55 Moonglow Bay
71% matchMixed67% of 757 reviews2021
Dev: BunnyhugPub: Coatsink
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Embark on a journey as a rookie angler in Moonglow Bay, fulfilling your partner's final wish. Team up with friends, family, and neighbours to hone your fishing skills, nourish relationships, and restore a remote town's fractured community in this slice-of-life fishing RPG!
Why similar: Fishing 23.1% ★, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Life Sim 12.4%, Nature 10.1%, Emotional 9.6%
- #56 Sprout Valley
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 131 reviews2023
Dev: Vadzim LiakhovichPub: RedDeer.Games
Windows
Sprout Valley is farming simulator game where you can step back from the busy life and grow the garden of your dreams. Captivating story, hand-crafted experience, cute graphics and many more!
Why similar: Life Sim 21.6%, Immersive Sim 12.5%, Emotional 12%, Nature 8.9%, Simulation 8.3%
- #57 Disney Dreamlight Valley
66% matchVery Positive92% of 24,933 reviews2023
Dev: Gameloft
Windows
Median: 32.4 hrsMean: 118.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Relax in a cozy world filled with the magic of Disney and Pixar! Discover rich stories and build the perfect Valley alongside more than 50 heroes and villains in this life-sim adventure game.
Why similar: Fishing 25.6% ★, Life Sim 20.9%, Sandbox 14.1%, Relaxing 11.3%, Immersive Sim 8.8%
- #58 Winter Burrow
65% matchVery Positive90% of 3,309 reviews2025
Dev: Pine Creek GamesPub: Noodlecake
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Winter Burrow is a cozy woodland survival game about a mouse returning home to restore their childhood burrow. Explore, gather resources, craft, knit warm sweaters, bake pies and meet the locals.
Why similar: Cozy 25.5%, Nature 15.5%, Life Sim 14.9%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Exploration 7.5%
- #59 walk
65% matchVery Positive100% of 316 reviews2026
Dev: bilge
Windows
it's about walking
Why similar: Wholesome 29.3%, Cozy 22.1%, Life Sim 12.9%, Relaxing 8.5%, Cute 6.6%
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65% matchVery Positive95% of 78 reviews2026
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Windows
This is a dandelion life simulation adventure.
Why similar: Simulation 23.2%, Immersive Sim 18.6%, Nature 17.5%, Casual 12.7%, Relaxing 12.3%