Games Like The Wild at Heart

Solve puzzles, riddles, and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! Join Toto and Gal as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, the brother and sister must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 24.4%, Puzzle 15.9%, Family Friendly 12.5%, Fantasy 10.2%, Story Rich 10.1%

Wytchwood is a crafting adventure game set in a land of gothic fables and fairytales. As the old witch of the woods, explore a strange countryside, collect magic ingredients, brew sorcerous spells, and pass judgement upon a capricious cast of characters.

Why similar: Crafting 23.1%, Stylized 15.8%, Story Rich 14.4%, Fantasy 12.1%, Colorful 11.3%

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: Hand-drawn 21.8%, Family Friendly 12.9%, Puzzle 12.7%, Stylized 11.5%, Story Rich 11.1%

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: Emotional 25.4%, Story Rich 15.1%, Puzzle 13.6%, Colorful 11.8%, Atmospheric 10.4%

Step into a hand-animated realm of wonder in which everyday objects take on a life of their own. Uncover the Forgotlings’ mysteries & harness magical forces as you embark upon a quest to return home.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 21.7%, Emotional 20%, Story Rich 12.5%, Stylized 11.1%, Fantasy 9.7%

A top-down adventure game in a coloring book world full of vibrant characters. Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, make friends, and draw on anything! From creators on Wandersong + Celeste.

Why similar: Emotional 28.1%, Story Rich 15%, Colorful 13.9%, Puzzle 12.7%, Adventure 12.6%

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: Emotional 27%, Family Friendly 18.2%, Stylized 17.8%, Story Rich 17.1%, Atmospheric 13%

Untamed Tactics is a Tactical RPG set in world of colorful animals. Relive the legend of Greycoat’s escape into the untamed Wilds in a tale of lost honor and finding a new home as you fight, talk, and think your way through this beautifully illustrated adventure!

Why similar: Hand-drawn 31%, Story Rich 20.7%, Fantasy 15.2%, Colorful 14.9%, Strategy 14.1%

Fireside is an uplifting narrative experience about a journey, and the breaks that follow it. Make friends, trade and chat at the campfire, weave connections, and explore a serene magic-filled world.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 18.3%, Crafting 16.7%, Family Friendly 10.5%, Stylized 10.5%, Story Rich 10.2%

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

Why similar: Emotional 35.4%, Puzzle 19.3%, Family Friendly 19.2%, Colorful 7.7%, 2D 7.5%

Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!

Why similar: Emotional 28.2%, Hand-drawn 18.1%, Story Rich 16.2%, Colorful 13.3%, Action-Adventure 11.2%

The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.

Why similar: Emotional 24%, Puzzle 17.6%, Family Friendly 14.1%, Story Rich 13.1%, Fantasy 10.8%

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: Hand-drawn 34.5%, Action-Adventure 18.1%, Puzzle 10.8%, Fantasy 9.4%, Atmospheric 8.4%

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: Family Friendly 18.4%, Action-Adventure 18.3%, Fantasy 17%, Story Rich 15.2%, Colorful 12.7%

Explore the wonderful world with baby Ogu! 'Ogu and the Secret Forest' is a 2D adventure game with hand-drawn characters and various types of puzzles. Befriend bouncy characters and defeat strange creatures to unravel the mystery of the charming world.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 26%, Action-Adventure 22.2%, Puzzle 18.4%, Fantasy 11.1%, 2D 9.5%

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

Why similar: Emotional 23.9%, Hand-drawn 21.5%, Stylized 15%, Story Rich 11.5%, Atmospheric 11.1%

Dive into a magical woven world on the back of your own carpet dragon! Explore the textile landscape, solve puzzles, challenge quirky creatures and unravel the great mysteries of a long forgotten past in Weaving Tides!

Why similar: Family Friendly 17.8%, Emotional 16.1%, Story Rich 14.8%, Puzzle 12.8%, Colorful 12.7%

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: Family Friendly 29.2%, Puzzle 25.4%, Fantasy 17.7%, Colorful 16.8%, Adventure 8.1%

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: Crafting 25.1%, Action-Adventure 19.3%, Emotional 18.9%, Story Rich 11.4%, Colorful 10.7%

Slice of Sea is a peaceful adventure and puzzle game. You play as Seaweed, a sea creature clearly out of their element. Explore desolate world of dust, all hand-drawn on paper in unique art style. Collect items, solve puzzles and lead Seaweed back home to the sea.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 29.4%, Puzzle 16.2%, Stylized 15.9%, Atmospheric 8.9%, 2D 8.4%

Join Snufkin in this musical adventure about restoring harmony and balance to Moominvalley, protecting it from the industrious Park Keeper.

Why similar: Stylized 21.7%, Puzzle 18.3%, Colorful 15.9%, Family Friendly 13.8%, Atmospheric 12.4%

Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…

Why similar: Story Rich 38.4%, Atmospheric 23.2%, 2D 16.6%, Adventure 11.6%, Singleplayer 5.7%

Airoheart is a top-down action-adventure RPG inspired by the classics. Embark on an epic journey to save the world from evil and test the strength of your heart in this emotional tale of betrayal, tragedy and redemption.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 22.9%, Story Rich 17.8%, Emotional 16.2%, Fantasy 11.3%, 2D 10.7%

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: Story Rich 30.6%, Fantasy 28.6%, Atmospheric 22.6%, Adventure 8.9%, Indie 4.8%

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: Story Rich 28.5%, Family Friendly 24.8%, Atmospheric 14.7%, Adventure 12.9%, Puzzle 8.4%

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: Crafting 26.4%, Story Rich 25.6%, Emotional 24.9%, Fantasy 12.9%, Adventure 6.2%

Unravel enchanting stories of love and courage through captivating stained-glass puzzles.

Why similar: Stylized 17.9%, Puzzle 15.7%, Fantasy 13.2%, Emotional 12.3%, Story Rich 12.1%

Embark on an enchanting adventure in this breathtaking 2D Metroidvania game inspired by the rich folklore of Indonesia. Control Kimo and Wispy as they seek to recover the Shards of Light. Manipulate terrain to solve puzzles, befriend the natives of Lumina, and take abilities from powerful titans.✨

Why similar: Stylized 21.1%, Action-Adventure 19.6%, Puzzle 12.7%, Fantasy 12.1%, Colorful 11.3%

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: Family Friendly 18%, Story Rich 16.4%, Survival 14.5%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Colorful 11.3%

Yaoling: Mythical Journey is a creature collecting Eastern fantasy RPG featuring an world filled with rich stories and unique Yaolings. Tasked to uncover a mysterious evil, you embark on a journey with your Yaolings, forming new friendships, engage in intense battles, and face countless challenges!

Why similar: Crafting 23.9%, Stylized 19.3%, Story Rich 16.5%, Strategy 14.4%, Fantasy 13.7%

A magical adventure about two high school sweethearts set at the end of their school days - and the end of the world. Explore a crumbling town and help friends face their inner demons, which could be the key to stopping reality itself disintegrating. And don’t forget to pet the cats.

Why similar: Emotional 31%, Story Rich 19.2%, Puzzle 14%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Atmospheric 9.8%

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: Hand-drawn 23.2%, Emotional 18.5%, Story Rich 10.3%, Fantasy 10.1%, Family Friendly 9.2%

Discover a once-thriving ocean, now tainted by enigmatic dark entities. Your quest: decipher the mystery and rekindle the ocean's radiant light.

Why similar: Emotional 25.5%, Story Rich 15.5%, Puzzle 12.9%, Fantasy 11.8%, Atmospheric 11.8%

A fungipunk fantasy about love, loss, and holding on, told in the format of a color-based puzzle game. A tale as the bond between parent and child, this lush and bewildering title will have players testing their wits against a variety of challenges, all beautiful and very strange.

Why similar: Puzzle 54%, Hand-drawn 37.2%, Indie 8.9%

The Gardens Between is a surreal puzzle adventure that follows best friends, Arina and Frendt, as they fall into a mysterious world of beautiful garden islands. Manipulate time to solve puzzles and discover the secrets of each island.

Why similar: Emotional 30.1%, Story Rich 16.4%, Family Friendly 15.5%, Stylized 14%, Puzzle 13.4%

The Deep Forest tells a classical tale of searching for family. Players will experience the changing seasons throughout the game and explore enchanting scenes depicting each season.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 28%, Emotional 18.3%, Puzzle 16.8%, Fantasy 13.5%, Atmospheric 9.5%

Lose yourself in a tale of magic and wonder, where anything is possible and where nothing is quite as it seems: join young Jerry and follow a peculiar white rabbit to the wondrous realm of Mousewood, a land where critters can speak and where mystery abounds.

Why similar: Adventure 21%, Fantasy 17.3%, Story Rich 15.3%, Puzzle 15.1%, Hand-drawn 11%

Gather and Sell faraway goods to rebuild ruined towns and bring back light to a dark world in this cozy adventure game. With the help of your fire companion, fish, pull and mine natural resources in Aurteris to unite the people of this strange yet fantastic world!

Why similar: Story Rich 21.7%, Colorful 19.3%, Loot 18.7%, Fantasy 17.1%, Stylized 13.6%

Ikonei Island is yours to discover! Explore and gather resources. Farm the land, craft tools and gear, and build your base or a cozy home. Befriend magical creatures and fight monsters with your friends or solo!

Why similar: Family Friendly 28.6%, Crafting 26%, Colorful 20.4%, Story Rich 16.5%, Adventure 5.4%

Wield your magical instrument and defy the mecha-goddesses of fate in this Song-Casting Story Driven Action-RPG. Explore a forbidden forest as Traveler. Help him reunite with his long lost love as you fight through abominations and solve mysterious puzzles, all while an ancient conflict unfolds.

Why similar: Emotional 18.7%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Story Rich 14%, Puzzle 11.6%, Hand-drawn 9.1%

DOMINO: The Little One, a hand-drawn 2D adventure game, invites you to traverse a realm where the perils of global warming and ecological catastrophe manifest as monstrous entities, and the only weapon at your disposal is your wit and will to make a change.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 29.4%, Emotional 18.6%, Family Friendly 16.6%, 2D 9.8%, Atmospheric 8.7%

The Wild Case is a 2D first-person point-and-click adventure. In this story-focused adventure, players meet a cast of colorful characters, experience mysterious encounters, and solve puzzles to progress through the game.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 24.7%, Puzzle 19%, Story Rich 17.9%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Colorful 11.4%

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: Hand-drawn 28.8%, Family Friendly 18.8%, Puzzle 18%, Stylized 15.4%, Atmospheric 10.7%

Journey through a vibrant world fighting vicious monsters, exploring puzzling dungeons, and collecting magical artifacts. Unravel the mysteries of Vann's Point and bond with all of its curious townsfolk!

Why similar: Loot 23.8%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Puzzle 14.6%, Story Rich 13.3%, Fantasy 10.4%

Master the wonders of alchemy! Solve alchemical puzzles by transforming and combining Essences. Craft items, tools and machines. Explore the enchanting world, gather peculiar resources, and befriend the Agari, adorable mushroom folk who will help you find the cure for your mysterious disease.

Why similar: Crafting 28.8%, Resource Management 24.4%, Fantasy 17%, Puzzle 13.1%, Atmospheric 11.2%

Yono and the Celestial Elephant is a grand adventure, featuring carefully designed puzzles, treasure hunts, a sprinkling combat and a world full of people.

Why similar: Puzzle 36.2%, Family Friendly 30.4%, Adventure 22.9%, Indie 10.5%

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: Family Friendly 27.5%, Colorful 20.5%, Fantasy 20%, Atmospheric 16.1%, Adventure 9.5%

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: Hand-drawn 21.2%, Emotional 20.5%, Family Friendly 12.7%, Stylized 11.9%, Story Rich 11.5%

Control the strings of fate and embark on a grand adventure with Drev and Nieve. A magical, story-driven 2.5D puzzle-platformer where puppeteering mechanics and a whimsical, theater-inspired world intertwine.

Why similar: Emotional 28.4%, Puzzle 19.2%, Family Friendly 19.1%, Atmospheric 17.3%, Adventure 7.9%

Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!

Why similar: Crafting 22%, Family Friendly 21.2%, Story Rich 20.2%, Fantasy 16.1%, Colorful 15.6%

«The Guardian of Nature» is a hand-drawn, size-changing adventure. Embark on a magical journey with botanist Henry, use your size-changing ability to explore nature in big and small and solve solarpunk puzzles to put nature back in order.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 21.3%, Puzzle 16.2%, Family Friendly 11.4%, Colorful 10.6%, Story Rich 10.5%

Creature Keeper is an action-adventure RPG where you Befriend Creatures and fight alongside them in real time. Explore a mysterious world and uncover the truth behind a strange sickness spreading across the land. Power up your team, fill out your Bestiary, and embark on your journey of destiny!

Why similar: Crafting 28.1%, Action-Adventure 19.9%, Survival 15.8%, Fantasy 15.4%, 2D 9.5%

Wonderland is a top-down turn-based strategy game that requires real-time action, where you'll play as a little girl to learn her inner story and discover the secrets of Wonderland.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 23.6%, Emotional 18.8%, Strategy 16.6%, Story Rich 15.2%, Puzzle 13.9%

Papetura is a short atmospheric adventure game, with unique world handmade entirely out of paper, and beautiful fragile music. It tells the story of two little creatures whose house is in danger of being burned down.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.9%, Stylized 14.8%, Family Friendly 12.7%, Puzzle 11.8%, Story Rich 11.1%

Pieced Together is a cozy scrapbooking game that takes you on a heartfelt journey about friendship and getting older. Sort items, solve gentle puzzles, and decorate the scrapbook as you uncover the story piece by piece.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 17.9%, Puzzle 14%, Story Rich 12.6%, Family Friendly 11.5%, Stylized 11.3%

Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, and hope. Interacting with the world around you, you'll shape the landscape to create the old man's path forward. Experience heartache and hope as you embark on a heartfelt journey through a sunkissed world.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 23.6%, Puzzle 14.3%, Story Rich 12.9%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Stylized 9.9%

Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.

Why similar: Emotional 25%, Story Rich 15.4%, Puzzle 15.1%, Fantasy 13%, Colorful 11.1%

Oddsparks is a blend of automation and real-time strategy for both the die-hard fans of the automation genre and the automation-curious. Explore a strange fantasy world, uncover the mysteries of the past, automate your workshops, and go on adventures with your odd & adorable Sparks!

Why similar: Resource Management 31.5%, Crafting 28.8%, Action-Adventure 19.7%, Fantasy 16.1%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Venture out into the Emberlands and uncover an ever-changing world filled with surprising encounters and mystical creatures! Save villagers who got lost in the Miasma, collect resources and rebuild your village to create a safe haven for your people.

Why similar: Family Friendly 25.3%, Survival 22.2%, Colorful 18.7%, Strategy 16.5%, Adventure 9.5%