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A narrative-driven 2D indie game composed of short slice-of-life vignettes exploring queer and disabled experiences through conversation, exploration, and gentle interactive moments. Each level is co-designed and created by queer and disabled developers, grounding every story in lived experience.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: Information Experience Lab
Genres: Casual, Indie, Free To Play, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: aim up games - Peter Thomä
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    Find 55 monsters set in a surreal world. Unlock various level sections to find all the monsters and enjoy the atmospheric music.

    Why similar: Hand-drawn 40.6%, Casual 34.3%, 2D 18.7%, Singleplayer 3.2%, Indie 3.2%

  2. #2 Tulip
    81% matchVery Positive99% of 71 reviews2024
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    You are a very sad bunny. You cannot stop crying. You might have to drink something gross. You are Tulip. Wander through a storybook countryside, gather ingredients for a strange brew, and get to know your adorable animal neighbors in an odd quest to alleviate your incurable sadness.

    Why similar: Hand-drawn 33.4%, Cute 21.8%, Casual 21%, Emotional 13.7%, 2D 7.4%

  3. #3 Number Place Cats
    84% matchNo user reviews2025
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    Windows

    The number place (Sudoku) puzzle with cute cats that beginners can enjoy. There are total 900 puzzles. 100 puzzles of different difficulty levels. With erase function, undo function and hint function, you can challenge yourself to solve difficult puzzle.

    Why similar: Hand-drawn 33.9%, Casual 32.7%, Cute 21.9%, 2D 8.3%, Singleplayer 2%

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    82% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Cute 45%, Emotional 35.4%, Casual 14.7%, 2D 3.9%, Singleplayer 1%

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    80% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Magical Yuto
    Windows

    Her eyes were glued to those wings as they danced across the clear blue sky, heading towards a new world.

    Why similar: Casual 28.8%, Hand-drawn 28.1%, Emotional 18.9%, Cute 13.7%, 2D 7.1%

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    78% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2021
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    A short visual novel about a person that wants achievements.

    Why similar: Casual 39.1%, Hand-drawn 38.7%, 2D 15.3%, Singleplayer 3.4%, Indie 3.4%

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    76% matchVery Positive93% of 2,301 reviews2018
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    Windows

    TREE tells a story of a relationship between a boy and his tree. What starts off as a simple connection, over time it grows into something deeper.

    Why similar: Emotional 56.9%, Casual 32.4%, Indie 7.9%, Singleplayer 2.8%

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    74% matchVery Positive94% of 72 reviews2025
    Dev: Happy Elements K.K
    Windows

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    Why similar: Emotional 36.2%, Cute 23.9%, Casual 21.1%, 2D 16.4%, Singleplayer 2.5%

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    76% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: magnussoft
    Windows

    A cat-like creature has entered the chambers of the Pharaoh and absorbed his soul. Who is behind this dark magic and will succeed in lifting the curse by building an imposing city?

    Why similar: Casual 48.9%, Cute 25.4%, 2D 20.6%, Singleplayer 5.1%

  10. #10 You Must Mop
    74% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2024
    Dev: Team Mop
    Windows · Mac

    You live alone. Someone is coming over. You must mop. Play as a raccoon who has to mop up the floor in anticipation of big changes.

    Why similar: Hand-drawn 23%, Narration 18.4%, Emotional 16.8%, Cute 16.4%, Casual 15.8%

  11. #11 Tuna Rice
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Konayachi
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Tuna Rice is a silly and small, linear VN about warm and fluffy... tuna rice 🐟🍚!

    Why similar: Emotional 30.7%, Narration 22%, Cute 18.9%, Casual 17.3%, 2D 7%

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    73% matchPositive100% of 26 reviews2025
    Dev: R.H. Industries
    Windows

    Maidy is your cute little interactive companion that runs around your desktop.

    Why similar: Casual 40.3%, Cute 32.6%, 2D 23.1%, Singleplayer 4%

  13. #13 The Little Shelter Demo
    72% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: Lunaaa Studio
    Windows

    The Little Shelter is a narrative 2D platformer about identity, anxiety, and self-discovery. Guide Lunaaa through surreal dreamscapes and NYC streets in a beautifully hand-drawn journey shaped by emotion, exploration, and resilience.

    Why similar: Hand-drawn 23.4%, Emotional 22.8%, Narration 20.4%, Casual 19.2%, 2D 9.1%

  14. #14 Knight of the Lions
    72% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: Eugene Zubko
    Windows

    Help Vita, a teenage girl, piece her shattered world back together as she discovers that being a knight isn’t about wearing a suit of armor.

    Why similar: Narration 28.7%, Hand-drawn 26.6%, Emotional 25.9%, 2D 9.2%, Indie 3.7%

  15. #15 Breeze
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 504 reviews2022
    Dev: FOF Game
    Windows

    Breeze, a point&click PC game with heart-warming story, lovely art style, and healing experience.

    Why similar: Emotional 34.4%, Hand-drawn 29.9%, 2D 15.9%, Cute 15.7%, Indie 2.5%

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    71% matchVery Positive94% of 247 reviews2020
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    Windows

    Brain Meltdown - Into Despair is a platformer game with a unique concept, where you need to control two characters by yourself. This is not a co-op game!

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    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Two Blackbirds
    Windows

    Mind Inc is a puzzle adventure inside the labyrinth of the mind. Gather scattered pieces of thought and restore forgotten memories.

    Why similar: Hand-drawn 30.6%, Emotional 29.8%, Casual 28%, 2D 7.3%, Indie 3.3%

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    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Coda, Paprika
    Windows

    Flower Corner is a relaxing idle game where you grow and nurture plants while doing other tasks. Set at the bottom of your screen, it’s perfect for staying productive while watching your garden flourish. Unlock rare effects like glowing, sparkling, mist, and fluttering butterflies as you grow!

    Why similar: Casual 40.4%, Cute 32.5%, 2D 23.1%, Singleplayer 4%

  19. #19 Cute Cats 2
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 205 reviews2022
    Dev: KuKo
    Windows

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    Why similar: Hand-drawn 37.3%, Casual 35.5%, Cute 24.6%, Singleplayer 2.6%

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    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Uprising Studios
    Windows

    Toymaker is a toy-crafting and store management simulator set in the 1910s Spain. Meet unique customers and colorful locals in a bustling city, and discover a magical story based on a folk legend. Follow two different mythic paths, and change the future of your hometown!

    Why similar: Hand-drawn 25.6%, Emotional 25.1%, Casual 20%, Cute 17%, 2D 11.2%

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    69% matchPositive94% of 47 reviews2022
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    Windows

    Immerse yourself in a relaxed, wintry adventure of emotions and accompany the teddy bear in his search for his child and his purpose in life. After falling out of Santa's sleigh, you'll start in a desolate winter forest and make your way alone to your destination.

    Why similar: Hand-drawn 22.5%, Emotional 20.9%, Narration 15.2%, Casual 14.3%, Cute 12.9%

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    71% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2018
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Casual 49.9%, Cute 31.2%, 2D 19%

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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Linux

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    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    Why similar: Emotional 26.7%, Narration 24.1%, Hand-drawn 20.5%, Cute 16%, 2D 7.3%

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    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Casual 41.5%, Hand-drawn 39%, 2D 16%, Singleplayer 3.5%

  29. #29 We're Party Together!
    68% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2023
    Dev: Ev_Nyang
    Windows

    Easy to understand and simple casual game. Let's play 10 mini-games using WASD and arrow keys and run for a new record!

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    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Team Melon
    Windows

    Melon is an emotional role-playing puzzle adventure game about piecing together forgotten moments and memories.

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    66% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: Remus
    Windows

    The Tiny World is a drama visual novel. A New Year's story about a long separation from home, family, friends, and tears freezing in the cold.

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    67% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
    Dev: Spitzer Games
    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: Casual 48.3%, Cute 25.6%, 2D 18.9%, Indie 4%, Singleplayer 3.3%

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    65% matchVery Positive99% of 82 reviews2024
    Dev: Very Very LITTLE Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    In this 2D puzzle game you will have to arrange your feline friends in more than 150 levels. Gradually changing locations will add new challenges.

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    69% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2019
    Dev: RewindApp
    Windows

    Reflect and draw! Drawing Path is a game that aims to make you reflect in order to solve levels where you have to collect all the balls in the cup.

    Why similar: Casual 39.2%, Hand-drawn 24.6%, Cute 14.6%, 2D 9.8%, Indie 9.1%

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    70% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: 2QFARM
    Windows

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    63% matchVery Positive96% of 276 reviews2026
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    64% matchPositive100% of 43 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    67% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2020
    Dev: CCS
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    64% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Narration 24%, Emotional 23.6%, Hand-drawn 19.1%, Casual 12.1%, Cute 12%

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    67% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    65% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2021
    Dev: Onlyjoy's production
    Windows

    Franky the Bumwalker: REBORN is an adventure game featuring quirky hero travelling in unique and fun world.

    Why similar: Casual 29.5%, Hand-drawn 23.5%, Narration 15.5%, Cute 11.2%, 2D 9.2%

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    63% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: 1hamcake
    Windows

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    Why similar: Casual 40.1%, Hand-drawn 37.2%, 2D 14.8%, Singleplayer 4.7%, Indie 3.2%

  43. #43 CORGIX
    66% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2020
    Dev: CORGIXHQ
    Windows

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    64% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Cute Hannah's Games
    Windows

    Dive into a vibrant candy world! Collect delicious sweets and find your way through playful green apple mazes in this sweet and colorful adventure.

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    66% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: STUDIO PEPPERMILLPub: Cargold Company
    Windows

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    Why similar: Hand-drawn 25.5%, Casual 24.7%, Emotional 24.3%, Cute 20.4%, Indie 2.7%

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    62% matchPositive95% of 38 reviews2026
    Dev: Cockroach Studio
    Windows

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    63% matchVery Positive93% of 80 reviews2023
    Dev: Eight Bit Skyline
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Casual 30.5%, Cute 23.4%, Hand-drawn 20.2%, Emotional 13.3%, 2D 9.4%

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    64% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Catnip studio
    Windows

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    64% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Casual 42.3%, Cute 29.4%, 2D 19.6%, Indie 4.5%, Singleplayer 4.2%

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    65% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2018
    Dev: Jetdogs Studios
    Windows · Mac

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    66% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    64% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    62% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: Touch to Start
    Windows

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    Why similar: Casual 33.6%, Hand-drawn 26.2%, Emotional 25.6%, 2D 12.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%

  54. #54 Sprout
    62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,742 reviews2018
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    Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 7%

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    62% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: Cute Hannah's Games
    Windows

    Dive into a vibrant candy world! Collect delicious sweets and find your way through playful red cherry mazes in this sweet and colorful adventure.

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  56. #56 Where Is Mrs Peregrine?
    65% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A short, linear visual novel about a precious family member who has gone missing! She's old, and the weather is pretty cold... Let's search for her!

    Why similar: Cute 28%, Emotional 23.4%, Narration 20.7%, Casual 13%, 2D 8.7%

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    63% matchPositive96% of 46 reviews2019
    Dev: Arnaud Millot
    Windows

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