Games Like Where is my Heart?

Guide a group of rectangles through 120 levels, using their different skills together to overcome a series of obstacles in each environment. Discover the human-made story of the first sentient artificial intelligences with Danny Wallace’s BAFTA-winning narration.

Why similar: Platformer 33.5%, Puzzle Platformer 32.3%, Indie 12.2%, Casual 11.3%, Adventure 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Like the seed game, this title uses simple platforming mechanics to tell a deeply emotional story about a group of distinct characters.

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: Puzzle 35.2%, Puzzle Platformer 27.4%, Adventure 21.4%, Indie 16%

Why You'll Like It: A gentle, atmospheric puzzle game that shares the cute, fable-like quality and emotional resonance of the seed game.

This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 44%, Platformer 22.7%, Puzzle 19.8%, Indie 10.2%, Casual 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This classic puzzle-platformer shares the seed game's focus on non-linear level design and a dreamlike, artistic atmosphere.

Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.

Why similar: Platformer 31.4%, Puzzle 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Indie 13.5%, Puzzle Platformer 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the spatial manipulation and perspective-shifting puzzles that make the seed game's level design so memorable.

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: Puzzle 42.7%, Adventure 25%, Casual 20.4%, Indie 12%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a whimsical, hand-drawn adventure filled with imaginative puzzles that evoke a similar sense of childhood wonder.

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

Why similar: Platformer 26.6%, Indie 20%, Puzzle Platformer 18.7%, Adventure 15.5%, Puzzle 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the same melancholic, artistic beauty and emotional depth found in the journey of the forest spirits.

Offspring Fling is a game about a poor forest creature that has misplaced all of her children.

Why similar: Platformer 28.8%, Puzzle 22.8%, Puzzle Platformer 18.2%, Indie 16.5%, Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, indie puzzle-platformer that focuses on managing multiple characters in a way that echoes the family-centric gameplay of the seed game.

Unravel is a physics-based puzzle platformer. Yarny, a character made from a single thread of yarn, must embark on a larger than life adventure.

Why similar: Puzzle 30.6%, Platformer 25.3%, Adventure 20.5%, Puzzle Platformer 19.7%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes a heartfelt, nature-focused journey through platforming puzzles that feel both grounded and magical.

Explore a lovingly crafted world with all its odd inhabitants as you experience the ethereal realm and deliver messages to the spirits. Make your mark in the wordless narrative - with a Tiny Echo.

Why similar: Adventure 27.7%, Puzzle 27.6%, Casual 22.9%, Indie 21.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and quiet puzzle game that focuses on atmosphere and exploration in a way that feels very close to the seed game's aesthetic.

Hue is a vibrant, award-winning puzzle-adventure, where you alter the world by changing its background colour.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.6%, Puzzle 22%, Platformer 21.8%, Indie 14.7%, Adventure 14%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-platformer uses color-based mechanics to create a unique spatial experience similar to the fragmented world of the seed game.

Heart Star is an adorable puzzle platformer where you guide two little friends through two parallel worlds. Swap between the worlds to solve unique puzzles. Overcome all obstacles with the power of teamwork!

Why similar: Casual 24.9%, Indie 21.9%, Adventure 14%, Puzzle Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a dual-character switching mechanic that directly mirrors the cooperative puzzle-solving feel of the seed game.

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: Platformer 27.8%, Adventure 25.5%, Pixel Graphics 21.2%, Casual 14.9%, Indie 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, nature-inspired exploration game that captures the same sense of wonder and gentle discovery.

Play with shadows using your imagination to solve brain twisting platforming puzzles as you unfold a journey of loss, nostalgia and acceptance.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30.5%, Platformer 22.7%, Puzzle 21.8%, Casual 13.4%, Adventure 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-platformer uses light and shadow to manipulate the environment, offering a similar focus on perspective-based problem solving.

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: Adventure 36.9%, Casual 33.2%, Indie 29.9%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully illustrated, whimsical adventure that captures the same fairy-tale tone and gentle pacing.

Night Reverie is a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures living in the house as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.

Why similar: Puzzle 33.2%, Pixel Graphics 25.4%, Casual 16.3%, Adventure 15.4%, Indie 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends exploration and puzzle-solving within a surreal, dreamlike world that feels tonally aligned with the seed game.

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: Adventure 35.2%, Puzzle 33.3%, Casual 31.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a relaxing, puzzle-filled exploration experience that feels like a modern, cozy take on the seed game's adventure.

Humor-filled indie adventure game created by the makers of Machinarium and Samorost.

Why similar: Puzzle 42.5%, Casual 32.1%, Adventure 25.4%

Why You'll Like It: This charming, nature-themed puzzle game shares the cute, surreal, and slightly eccentric spirit of the forest spirits' adventure.

Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.

Why similar: Puzzle 56.9%, Indie 16.9%, Casual 13.7%, Adventure 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features a unique, multi-panel spatial puzzle mechanic that feels like a more complex evolution of the seed game's fragmented screen design.

Play as an adorable chicken in this relaxing platformer. Jump, climb and solve puzzles to find the answer to the ULTIMATE question a chicken can ask...

Why similar: Platformer 25%, Pixel Graphics 20.9%, Puzzle 14.5%, Puzzle Platformer 14.5%, Adventure 14.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, charming adventure that focuses on a gentle narrative and light platforming, perfect for fans of the seed game's tone.

Another Perspective is a puzzle platformer following the very confusing adventure of someone looking for something. Swap minds to see the world in different ways! Where one mind sees a bottomless pit, another might not. Where one sees a locked door, another sees a key. To change perspective is to change reality!

Why similar: Platformer 27%, Indie 22.8%, Adventure 21.6%, Puzzle 16.2%, Puzzle Platformer 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features a clever, perspective-shifting mechanic that challenges the player's spatial awareness in a manner similar to the seed game.

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: Adventure 40.4%, Puzzle 31.5%, Indie 28.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, puzzle-heavy adventure that balances lighthearted exploration with meaningful character-driven moments.

Join Clef on an adventure set on a magical sky island where her family once lived. Solve puzzles, discover secrets, and experience a story of sisterly love – and something more, if you are willing to dig deeper…

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 32.7%, Platformer 27.3%, Puzzle 21.8%, Casual 10.6%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A charming puzzle-platformer that emphasizes exploration and environmental interaction in a cute, vibrant world.

Marvin's Mittens presents a soothing world to explore, free from enemies and danger. Go on an adventure!

Why similar: Adventure 27.5%, Casual 26.2%, Indie 25.8%, Platformer 20.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, indie platformer that focuses on a simple, heartwarming journey through a beautiful, snowy landscape.

Machinarium is the award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost series, Botanicula and CHUCHEL. Help Josef the robot save his girlfriend Berta kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang!

Why similar: Puzzle 43.2%, Adventure 22.1%, Casual 20.8%, Indie 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, atmospheric puzzle game that uses a wordless narrative to convey a deeply charming and emotional story.

Last Inua is an immersive and emotional platform adventure game developed by Glowforth. A captivating experience, Last Inua tells the tale of an Inuit family’s fight for survival in the harsh elements of the mythical Arctic. The Tonrar, a demonic trickster, has awoken in the arctic.

Why similar: Platformer 27.8%, Puzzle Platformer 23.1%, Adventure 17.4%, Casual 16%, Indie 15.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a father-son duo navigating a harsh, beautiful environment, echoing the family-adventure theme of the seed game.

Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 39.8%, Platformer 22.2%, Puzzle 17.2%, Indie 11.7%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: While darker in tone, its focus on atmospheric, physics-based puzzle-platforming provides a similar core gameplay experience.

World of Goo is a multiple award winning physics based puzzle / construction game made entirely by two guys.

Why similar: Puzzle 57.2%, Indie 27.5%, Casual 15.3%

Why You'll Like It: This physics-based puzzle game shares the seed game's focus on connecting characters to overcome environmental obstacles.

Tukoni: Forest Keepers is a cute & cozy puzzle adventure. Play as Traveller, a forest spirit on a special journey, as you explore magical hand-drawn locations, meet charming characters, solve handcrafted puzzles, collect herbs and tea recipes, and help the forest prepare for the coming winter.

Why similar: Puzzle 41.8%, Adventure 30.2%, Casual 28%

Explore strange new worlds and enjoy unique adventures in Mimpi! Mimpi is fantastic new adventure, puzzle, and platformer game. The game is like a psychedelic illustration come alive. Mimpi the dog is searching for his master in eight diverse worlds. The environment is seldom repetitive, the puzzles are always new.

Why similar: Adventure 25%, Indie 22.5%, Casual 20.4%, Platformer 19%, Puzzle 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines whimsical, hand-drawn art with puzzle-platforming elements that feel very similar to the seed game's aesthetic.

Be a part of an adventurous journey in Cubots: The Origins. Explore and survive in beautiful, atmospheric environments!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 32.4%, Puzzle 23.5%, Adventure 15.5%, Casual 14.3%, Indie 14.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle game that focuses on spatial logic and exploration within a unique, stylized environment.

You are drastically separated from your family in a scary forest with dangerous creatures, and you have to find them again! Ratyrinth is a cute and challenging precision platformer.

Why similar: Platformer 29.4%, Adventure 26.6%, Casual 23.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Indie 7.1%

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: Platformer 49.6%, Casual 26.2%, Indie 24.2%

An epic open-world puzzle Metroidbrainia that respects your intelligence! Knowledge is your superpower. Use creatures as tools to determine your own path.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.2%, Platformer 23.9%, Puzzle 17.7%, Adventure 12.5%, Indie 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A non-linear puzzle-platformer that rewards curiosity and spatial reasoning, much like the exploration found in the seed game.

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: Puzzle 40.6%, Casual 24.5%, Indie 22.8%, Adventure 12.1%

Whimsy is a hand-drawn point & click game about a girl who lives in the forest stumbling upon little red footprints. Following these footsteps leads her on a whimsical journey through the forest to solve puzzles, assist woodland creatures and discover rituals.

Why similar: Adventure 30.8%, Indie 29.2%, Casual 26.8%, Puzzle 13.3%

Moose Lost in the Woods is a cozy 3D platformer without a language barrier. Explore by running, leaping, bouncing, and splashing around in Swedish forest environments, whilst stuffing your backpack with goodies!

Why similar: Platformer 43.5%, Adventure 29.2%, Casual 27.3%

Bundle up and get cozy with this warm winter tale about one snowman's journey to the North Pole. Can he make it there before spring arrives?

Why similar: Puzzle 25.7%, Pixel Graphics 21.3%, Adventure 19.9%, Casual 18.3%, Indie 14.8%

This is a story of Shapik, traveling through magic forest in search of his missing sister. Explore a beautiful world, full of mystery, magic and danger and find your missing sister, solving puzzles on your way.

Why similar: Adventure 49.8%, Indie 19.7%, Casual 15.4%, Puzzle 15.1%

Path of Giants is a serene puzzle adventure that follows three adorable explorers as they take on an icy mountain full of trials in search of a lost treasure. Control three characters, use their teamwork, leave no one behind, and hopefully find some gold!

Why similar: Puzzle 32.3%, Casual 23.2%, Adventure 22.9%, Indie 21.5%

Call Grandpops and tell him that dinner's ready? What sounds like a straightforward task from Mum becomes an adventure when Owyn leaves the safety of his house and enters a garden world where threats abound, and not even the slowest of creatures can be trusted...

Why similar: Platformer 22.3%, Puzzle Platformer 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Puzzle 14%, Adventure 12.2%

Nordlicht is an adventure-game where you accompany an unusual family on its fascinating journey to the cold north. During the journey, they encounter mysterious star-signs of the polar night, and have to overcome nature's dangers to confront their fears.

Why similar: Adventure 32.7%, Casual 29.5%, Indie 26.9%, Puzzle 10.9%

Wield an ever-growing herd of quirky creatures to rebuild broken paths, battle perilous beasts, and solve peculiar puzzles in a rich, interconnected world. Join two young runaways as they unravel the mysteries of a lost realm in this nostalgic storybook fantasy!

Why similar: Puzzle 57.1%, Adventure 26.1%, Indie 16.7%

Swim, dive, and explore as a curious sea otter far from home. Meet charming animals, discover hidden places, use tools, and solve light challenges as you make your way back with your favorite rock by your side.

Why similar: Adventure 35.6%, Casual 27%, Platformer 25.2%, Indie 12.2%

Join the adventures of a little boy that is lost in the forest. You must avoid all the forest creatures, like the fox, the frog, the hedgehog and many others (even a shark). Travel through many locations and try to find your way back.

Why similar: Casual 50.1%, Indie 49.9%

In the spirit world of Nomori, up and down start to lose all meaning. Open portals, rotate your perspective and use your wits to solve mind-bending puzzles. Journey across a whimsical world and reunite the spirits to find your way back home.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 39.8%, Platformer 33.8%, Puzzle 26.4%

A happy kitty cat blob goes on a relaxing adventure through puzzle garden. Solve puzzles on your journey through the garden by moving blocks and other objects. Encounter fun jelly creatures and worms that inhabit the garden.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.7%, Adventure 16.3%, Casual 16.3%, Indie 15.6%, Puzzle 15.5%

Swing over spikes and pits, find the secrets of a mysterious tree and overcome difficult challenges as a brave tiny lizard in this small adventure.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 32.6%, Platformer 24.9%, Pixel Graphics 18.9%, Indie 9.4%, Casual 8.5%

Hidden object game in a fairytale style. This is a kind game for kids.

Why similar: Casual 33.5%, Adventure 31.9%, Puzzle 31.5%, Indie 3.1%

A tiny adventure game set on a huge island. Talk to animals, solve puzzles and reach the big pear at the top 🍐

Why similar: Adventure 43.9%, Indie 38.2%, Platformer 9.1%, Puzzle 8.8%

Find My Frogs is a cozy hidden object game where you search for frogs and toads in a peaceful, hand-drawn village. Explore charming spots, uncover secrets, and help Uncle Froger gather everyone for a family photo.

Why similar: Puzzle 36.6%, Casual 35.6%, Adventure 27.8%

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 50.4%, Casual 27.5%, Adventure 14.4%, Indie 7.7%

Shiny the Firefly is a challenging platform adventure game. Journey through a mysterious garden as Shiny, a brave firefly on a quest to find his children, lost in a terrible accident. Master trials,solve puzzles and use your stealth to guide your children to safety.

Why similar: Adventure 27.3%, Indie 26.3%, Casual 25%, Platformer 21.4%

Find My Frogs: Branches is a cozy hidden object game where you search for frogs and toads in a hand-drawn village nestled high in the branches of an ancient tree. Explore charming corners, discover tiny secrets, and help Uncle Froger find his missing hat.

Why similar: Puzzle 44.2%, Casual 38.2%, Indie 17.6%

Become the Hero of Brie!

Why similar: Adventure 37.9%, Casual 36.1%, Puzzle 17.7%, Indie 8.4%

A cozy horror, “self-coop”, adventure about two unlikely souls who forge a forbidden bond and journey together to find the sun. Explore eerie yet charming Tim Burton-esque levels, switch between two unique characters, and solve brain-teasing puzzles.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 37.1%, Puzzle 26.7%, Adventure 19.2%, Casual 17.1%

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: Puzzle 51.8%, Adventure 31%, Casual 17.2%

Magic Forest is a classic platformer in which you learn a little history of the travels of the rabbit

Why similar: Adventure 35.1%, Casual 33.4%, Indie 31.5%

You have to find out what happened in this fantastic world and help the Raccoon find his way home!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 45.5%, Puzzle 24.2%, Adventure 12.7%, Indie 9.6%, Casual 8%

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: Platformer 45.2%, Adventure 21.4%, Indie 19.6%, Casual 13.8%

Play as King Boo, who unfortunately has lost their royal adornments and must find them back before being allowed back in the castle! A simple, colorful adventure game for young players.

Why similar: Platformer 46.1%, Adventure 27.8%, Casual 26.1%