Games Like The Spirit and the Mouse

Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.6%, Collectathon 15.7%, 3D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 10.9%, Puzzle 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Like the seed game, you play as a tiny protagonist exploring a large, vibrant world while solving puzzles and interacting with the environment.

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: Collectathon 25.7%, 3D Platformer 21.5%, Cute 18.5%, Colorful 16.2%, 3D 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same spirit of wholesome exploration and platforming, encouraging players to interact with a charming world at their own pace.

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: Cute 19.6%, Exploration 16.7%, Open World 14%, 3D Platformer 13.7%, Colorful 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: Playing as a small animal in a bustling environment provides a similar perspective and sense of playful exploration.

A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.1%, Platformer 13.7%, 3D Platformer 11.6%, Puzzle 9.1%, Cute 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric 3D platformer features a small, curious protagonist traversing beautiful landscapes with a focus on gentle puzzle-solving and movement.

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: Narrative 32% ★, Collectathon 14.1%, Emotional 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Cute 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: The emphasis on narrative, wholesome atmosphere, and a beautiful, hand-painted world aligns well with the aesthetic of the seed game.

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: Collectathon 21.3%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Open World 9.9%, Exploration 9%, Story Rich 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the core theme of performing good deeds and helping the community within a beautiful, cozy setting.

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: Narrative 21% ★, Puzzle Platformer 18.3%, Emotional 11%, Platformer 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines emotional storytelling with puzzle-platforming mechanics that feel both innovative and gentle.

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Exploration 19.7%, 3D Platformer 18.2%, Cute 17.8%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Open World 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the cozy, low-pressure exploration and heartwarming narrative style found in The Spirit and the Mouse.

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: 3D Platformer 19.2%, Cute 15%, Open World 14.7%, Platformer 14.4%, Exploration 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes nature-filled exploration and platforming with a cute, small protagonist in a world that feels both vast and intimate.

A Tropical Open-World adventure. Climb, glide, swim, and sail your boat around a beautiful archipelago in this physics-driven sandbox. Take control of any animal or object you can find, and Jam on your fully playable Ukulele.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.5%, 3D Platformer 14.9%, Platformer 13.2%, Open World 9.8%, Colorful 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: The game offers a lush, open-world experience filled with charm and discovery that resonates with the adventurous spirit of the seed game.

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: Female Protagonist 21.8%, Collectathon 18.3%, Colorful 10.2%, Exploration 10.1%, Open World 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: The focus on relaxing exploration and a charming, narrative-driven world makes it a perfect companion to the seed game.

It's Mail Time! As a newly trained Mail Scout, put on your pack, grab those letters, and deliver them across Grumblewood Grove! The forest animals eagerly await the sight of your mushroom hat in this cozy, cottagecore light-platformer adventure!

Why similar: Platformer 17.8%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Emotional 10.5%, Cute 9%, Open World 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: You play as a small, cozy character delivering mail in a vibrant forest, capturing the same whimsical exploration feel.

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: Female Protagonist 22.9%, Emotional 16.9%, Exploration 12.7%, Colorful 10.7%, Story Rich 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes creature interaction and exploration in a beautiful, non-violent adventure setting.

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: Platformer 13.5%, 3D Platformer 13.3%, Emotional 11.9%, Puzzle 9.1%, Open World 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This 3D platformer focuses on exploration and atmospheric storytelling, much like the journey through the French village.

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: Puzzle 28.3%, Exploration 19.6%, Cute 19.6%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Adventure 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a gentle, puzzle-focused adventure where you help others, mirroring the helpful nature of the mouse protagonist.

Welcome to the beautiful and tropical Petit Island! Relive your grandpaw's youthful adventures by exploring the island and meeting all the unique islanders in this heartwarming open-world narrative exploration game. Preserve his memories before they fade away.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.3%, Cute 14.5%, Exploration 14.1%, Open World 13.2%, Adventure 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, exploration-focused adventure that prioritizes a relaxing atmosphere and discovery.

Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.3%, Narrative 21.1% ★, Platformer 12.9%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Fantasy 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric puzzle-platformer uses a unique narrative style that complements the story-rich nature of the seed game.

A 3D-2D adventure where you travel a 3D world and explore 2D dungeons inside of its characters' bodies and minds! In an unforgettable, surreal story, travel the world, meet whimsical denizens, and save the world from the dangerous Nano Dust.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.4%, Emotional 16.1%, Story Rich 11.2%, Exploration 9.7%, Colorful 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its surreal, dreamlike exploration and narrative focus offer a unique but thematic match for the seed game.

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: Female Protagonist 17.7%, Puzzle 14.7%, Cute 12.6%, Story Rich 10.1%, Exploration 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: The unique puzzle-exploration mechanics and gentle, story-rich progression provide a similar sense of discovery.

Join Renata as she adventures across a world of mystical ruins with the titular FROGUN! Frogun is an old-school platformer with the soul of the PS1/N64 era, in which your frog-shaped grappling hook is a your best friend!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 22.8%, Platformer 22.1%, Female Protagonist 21.7%, Cute 12.8%, 3D 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, 3D platformer that features a small protagonist and satisfying movement mechanics in a colorful world.

Pikuniku is an absurdly wonderful puzzle-exploration game that takes place in a strange but playful world where not everything is as happy as it seems. Help peculiar characters overcome struggles, uncover a deep state conspiracy, and start a little revolution in this delightful dystopian adventure!

Why similar: Puzzle 21%, Puzzle Platformer 20.6%, Platformer 18.4%, Cute 14.9%, Adventure 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, quirky puzzle-platformer that balances humor and charm with accessible gameplay mechanics.

Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.

Why similar: Emotional 26.5%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Platformer 17.5%, Story Rich 14%, Exploration 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: While more emotional, it shares the core theme of helping others and managing a cozy, narrative-driven world.

Explore strange and wonderful islands and dark labyrinths below in this narrative puzzle platformer. Guide young mechanic Mo on her quest to repair a world on the brink of collapse. The powerful Omni Switch at your disposal may not be enough to fix the damage that hides beneath the surface...

Why similar: Narrative 26.9% ★, Puzzle Platformer 21.8%, Platformer 10.8%, Female Protagonist 8%, Puzzle 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: The hand-drawn art style and focus on exploration and mystery provide a similar narrative depth.

The Lightbringer is a poetic adventure/puzzle platformer with light combat elements, set in a beautiful world claimed by a vile corruption. Guided by your sister’s spirit, you must prevail where she could not. Cleanse the corruption, become The Lightbringer.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 16.6%, Collectathon 14.7%, Platformer 9.8%, 3D Platformer 9.7%, Emotional 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that focuses on exploration and a light-hearted, fantasy-themed narrative journey.

Help Mother Bilby, as she struggles underground to find her children, in this magical indie, 2.5D puzzle-platformer game. Macrotis: A Mother’s Journey is an unforgettable adventure for those who love being challenged.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.6%, Platformer 15.9%, Puzzle 11.2%, Adventure 10.4%, Cute 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer featuring a small animal protagonist that emphasizes emotional storytelling and environmental interaction.

Harmony’s Odyssey is a 3D fantasy adventure puzzle game set on mythical dioramas full of riddles, perky creatures and magic. Embark on a fantastic journey through remote fabled lands tangled by a rowdy cat and bring peace to its inhabitants.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30.5%, Female Protagonist 17%, Puzzle 13.8%, Cute 9.9%, Fantasy 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-adventure game features a cute, relaxing aesthetic that is perfect for fans of cozy, family-friendly experiences.

Button City is a cozy narrative adventure game about a fox and his friends banding together to save their local arcade! Explore a diorama world, play exciting arcade games, complete quirky quests and meet cute animal friends.

Why similar: Narrative 46.3% ★, Story Rich 9.7%, Colorful 9.5%, Cute 9.2%, Exploration 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven adventure with a charming art style that focuses on friendship and community.

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: Animals 45.6% ★, Emotional 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Story Rich 6.9%, Exploration 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: The ability to explore a beautiful world through the eyes of animals provides a similar sense of wonder and discovery.

Immerse yourself in a relaxing, minimalist and colorful adventure. Flow with Naiad across a mysterious river and interact with its fauna and flora to discover little secrets. Enjoy a wholesome experience with an original and dreamy visual style.

Why similar: Puzzle 18.2%, Cute 13.3%, Exploration 13.2%, Colorful 11.9%, Fantasy 11.1%

The House of Hikmah is a fully voice-acted, narrative-driven 3D adventure game exploring grief, legacy and the search for answers after profound loss. Solve puzzles, encounter historical scholars of the Islamic Golden Age, and uncover timeless lessons in a beautifully imagined House of Wisdom.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 17.6%, Platformer 13.1%, Emotional 11.8%, 3D Platformer 10.7%, Puzzle 9.2%

A musical platforming adventure with an emotional story. Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around the world. Along the way you'll explore, solve puzzles, and meet a huge cast of characters!

Why similar: Emotional 28.4%, Platformer 15.8%, Story Rich 14.7%, Colorful 12.6%, Cute 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: The wholesome, narrative-focused journey and platforming elements make it a great match for fans of story-rich adventures.

Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.2%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Platformer 14.6%, Puzzle 8.5%, Story Rich 7%

Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.

Why similar: Animals 40.5% ★, Emotional 10.6%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, 3D Platformer 8.4%, Story Rich 5.5%

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: Emotional 22.1%, Adventure 17.8%, Fantasy 13.5%, Story Rich 11.8%, Cute 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: The hand-drawn, story-rich adventure captures a whimsical fantasy tone similar to the seed game.

Teacup is a short and wholesome narrative adventure game with a focus on exploration and non-linear progression. Help a small and shy frog on her journey to find the ingredients she needs for her tea party!

Why similar: Narrative 36.7% ★, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Cute 10.1%, Story Rich 9.6%, Exploration 8.6%

Help the cursed souls of Limbo escape their endless time loop in the afterlife. As Kulebra, a newly-deceased snake, witness their grief and guide them toward closure through point-and-click puzzles, light stealth, and empathy-driven boss encounters.

Why similar: Emotional 23.6%, Puzzle 15.3%, Story Rich 12.7%, Colorful 11.6%, Exploration 9.2%

Meet Lumote, the squishiest bioluminescent creature, in this beautiful 3D puzzle platformer. Take control of the world’s inhabitants on a quest into the Great Depths to seize control from the Mastermote.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.7%, 3D Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 14%, Puzzle 9%, Cute 6.9%

A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!

Why similar: Emotional 31.8%, Puzzle 21.1%, Exploration 13.7%, Cute 11.4%, Adventure 10.3%

To heal a corrupted and crumbling world, Nia's journey begins. Beyond the twisted space, restore the gates and reclaim the forgotten flow.

Why similar: Narrative 24.6% ★, Puzzle Platformer 17.6%, Platformer 9.5%, Emotional 9.4%, Puzzle 6.4%

Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.4%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Platformer 11.8%, 3D Platformer 11.7%, Puzzle 8.3%

Enter an ancient spirit world as a lost spirit and meet a dragon who needs your help. Explore three different, peaceful areas and collect runestones while moving forward with your rope. Look for the way towards the top of the mountain. Only you can save the forest and the soul of the dragon’s owner.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.9%, Platformer 16.9%, 3D Platformer 15.7%, Fantasy 7.2%, Colorful 7%

OPUS: Prism Peak is a narrative adventure where you play as a weary photographer stranded in the Dusklands, traveling with a girl who's lost her memories. Together, you'll uncover the mysteries of this land through your camera and find your way home.

Why similar: Animals 35.9% ★, Narrative 21.3% ★, Emotional 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8%, Puzzle 6.4%

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: Adventure 27.2%, Puzzle 20.4%, Exploration 17.5%, Atmospheric 9.4%, 3D 6.6%

Veneficium is a cute and magical 3D platformer in which you help Alice uncover the faith of her coven. Alice has to use her magic to interact with different objects within a vast and magical world to overcome puzzles and obstacles.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.2%, Collectathon 15.5%, Platformer 13.2%, 3D Platformer 11.9%, Puzzle 8.7%

A fantasy world like no other! Help Runa uncover the mysteries buried deep in the ruins of the ancient Chaikuru civilization, in a classic and epic 3D adventure platformer.

Why similar: Collectathon 15.1%, 3D Platformer 13.7%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Puzzle Platformer 12.7%, Platformer 10.6%

Join Postmouse on their very first journey to deliver mail in a treacherous world unfit for a tiny mouse. Explore the ruins, meet charming characters and solve puzzles on your way through an abandoned mansion in this free, student-made adventure - all in one small mouse-sized package!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 24.5%, Platformer 11.9%, Exploration 11.4%, Adventure 11.3%, Cute 11%

As the Guardian of the Four Winds, use your unique wind powers to complete the trials of the Wind Temples and free the Souls of the Wind from corruption. This is a tale of a world full of wind magic, through a beautiful 3rd person puzzle-adventure game crafted by Wandering Spirit Games.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.4%, 3D Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 14.3%, Puzzle 9.8%, Fantasy 7.9%

Join Basil in this 3D platforming adventure as she runs, jumps, and glides through the Isles of Spice on her journey to become the new Shaman of her village. While collecting mystical crystals, she'll meet a colorful cast of characters who help her uncover the secret of the caldera!

Why similar: Collectathon 24.7%, 3D Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 16.1%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Exploration 8.3%

Embark on a heartwarming journey with your little light friend to solve puzzles and bring light to the mystical realm of Illum.

Why similar: Puzzle 18.2%, Exploration 13.2%, Cute 12.7%, Emotional 12.6%, Story Rich 11.8%

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: 3D Platformer 16.6%, Female Protagonist 15%, Platformer 15%, Puzzle 11.7%, Fantasy 9.5%

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: Collectathon 31.3%, Puzzle 23.5%, Exploration 15.4%, Adventure 11%, Cute 7.5%

Find your way in a world of breezy, thoughtful puzzles, along a charming journey of self-discovery.

Why similar: Puzzle 22.4%, Colorful 14.8%, Exploration 13.6%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Adventure 11%

Help Cirno get back into her home! A chill, bite-sized 3D platformer in which you explore a frozen Misty Lake and gain boulder-lifting strength.

Why similar: Collectathon 25.6%, 3D Platformer 17.9%, Platformer 17%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Exploration 9.1%

Go on an adventure in a world packed with secrets helped by your friend, a poulp with many abilities. Explore, solve puzzles, wander across dungeons, blast through races and much more in this cute game inspired by the best 3D platformers

Why similar: Collectathon 22.8%, Puzzle Platformer 22.4%, Platformer 15.7%, Puzzle 8.8%, Cute 7.9%

A 3D adventure game about blowing into the microphone. Join the Wind, a non-corporeal petal breeze, and the Wisp, a little white ghost with a red ribbon, on their journey to repair a mysterious broken garden.

Why similar: Exploration 19%, Colorful 16.9%, 3D 14.3%, Adventure 12.8%, Cute 12.6%

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: Puzzle Platformer 23.5%, Collectathon 18.2%, 3D Platformer 10.7%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Cute 8.1%

Embark on a journey to save the prince’s eyesight in this 2D puzzle-adventure game featuring beautiful hand-drawn art and a bittersweet tale of wishes and what we’re willing to do to make them come true. Utilize your wolf and princess forms to lead the way!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 37.2%, Female Protagonist 13%, Cute 11%, Puzzle 10.1%, Fantasy 8.1%

Join Selene in a charming platforming and puzzle adventure, where her ability to absorb and emit light from various flowers is key to activating mechanisms, overcoming obstacles, and navigating through environments that adjust depending on how you wield the light.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.2%, Platformer 18.9%, Puzzle 12%, Colorful 8.1%, Cute 7.4%

The Beggar’s Ride is a unique and innovative Platform Puzzle Adventure Game where the player can manipulate the environment to solve puzzles in a deep and intriguing story of discovery.

Why similar: Platformer 19.8%, Puzzle Platformer 14.2%, Puzzle 9.1%, Emotional 8.6%, Cute 7.9%

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: Collectathon 27.2%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Puzzle 12%, Exploration 9%, Cute 7.9%