Games Like While Waiting

Is This Seat Taken? is a logic puzzle game where you play matchmaker for groups of hilariously particular people. Each character has pet peeves that make seating them a delightful challenge. Find the perfect spot for each person to unlock new levels in this cozy, silly, and relatable experience.

Why similar: Wholesome 43.5% ★, Puzzle 17.7%, Cute 12.1%, Funny 9.4%, Colorful 7.6%

When the Past was Around is an adventure point-and-click puzzle game about love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between.

Why similar: Cute 33.7%, Puzzle 27.6%, Colorful 21.7%, Casual 9.9%, Singleplayer 7.1%

A narrative puzzle game with themes of love, fate and time. Follow the life stories of the two main characters and influence their destinies through interactions and choices. The game combines hand-drawn style and an immersive interactive experience to explore a profound journey of love and choice.

Why similar: Comic Book 28.8%, Cartoon 18.9%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Puzzle 13.2%, Colorful 9.2%

⏳🐾 Join the cutest adventure in the funny waiting situations full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artworks of While Waiting themed locations as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game.🕑🐈 🕵️‍♂️ Can you find them all? 🕵️‍♂️🐈✅

Why similar: Wholesome 58.4% ★, Puzzle 14.3%, Cute 12.1%, Casual 6.7%, Collectathon 4.4%

Meet quirky characters and clean strange artifacts in this short cozy comedy game. From an enchanted teacup to a cursed skull with a chip on its shoulder, each item and client brings new twists and surprises.

Why similar: Wholesome 42% ★, Comedy 18.1%, Funny 10.5%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Cute 10%

Share thoughts and hot food with your last ever clients, as you wait for the world to end.

Why similar: Funny 42.8%, Choices Matter 36.5%, Casual 12.4%, Adventure 4.4%, Singleplayer 3.9%

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: Wholesome 32% ★, Narrative 30.1% ★, Collectathon 11.1%, Cute 7.2%, Linear 6.5%

QT IS A 3 PART GAME ABOUT HANGING OUT IN CUTE PLACES AND FINDING YOUR FAVOURITE FRIENDS · ◡ ·

Why similar: Wholesome 31% ★, Comedy 15.2%, Cute 13.1%, Funny 12.3%, Adventure 10.7%

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

Why similar: Puzzle 24%, Comedy 21.4%, Funny 18.1%, Colorful 17.2%, Adventure 13.4%

What Comes After is a side-scrolling adventure and a short heartwarming story about learning how to love yourself. Help Vivi in her journey on the train to the afterlife and back.

Why similar: Adventure 38.8%, Casual 30.5%, Indie 23.4%, Singleplayer 7.3%

A slice-of-death visual novel about making friends, cracking cat puns, and waiting for eternity to pass.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.6%, Funny 27.2%, Cute 25.6%, Casual 6.7%, Adventure 5%

A cozy puzzler with story. Recreate paintings by applying lines & colors in a specific order. Explore beautiful mazes & collect letters of a poem. Help two sweethearts find a path towards each other. Three games in one. Hints when stuck. 160+ paintings, 3~4 hours, set to a chill soundtrack.

Why similar: Wholesome 52.2% ★, Puzzle 11.7%, Funny 11.2%, Cute 10.3%, Colorful 8.1%

An unusual mix of adventure and idle game. In utter loneliness deep below the surface, it's your task to wait for the awakening of your king... for 400 days.

Why similar: Choices Matter 34.1%, Puzzle 32.5%, Adventure 15.9%, Indie 9.2%, Singleplayer 8.2%

Hibernation Day is a short dialog based adventure with cozy visuals. It's about family and the problems we face trying to keep it afloat.

Why similar: Wholesome 33% ★, Comedy 12.5%, Cartoon 11.2%, Funny 9.2%, Visual Novel 8.2%

Embark on a leisurely journey through a kitten's eyes, where the world blossoms into a realm of magical whimsy. Whisker Wanderlust is here! Help the mischievous kitten (who just shredded their human's 376th yarn ball) collect treasures from distant lands♥

Why similar: Wholesome 47.1% ★, Collectathon 24.4%, Puzzle 8.3%, Cute 6.8%, Colorful 4.9%

A point&click indie game with a very special narrative style. This game is inspired by the author's childhood and tells a story about Love, Growth, Dreams, and Reality. It integrates different types of gameplay into sentimental and interesting stories.

Why similar: Comic Book 18.6%, Cartoon 14.6%, Comedy 13%, Drama 12.4%, Visual Novel 8.8%

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

Why similar: Comic Book 23.8%, Linear 15.3%, Puzzle 14.5%, Funny 13.7%, Cartoon 12.1%

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: Comedy 29.9%, Cute 21.4%, Funny 18.3%, Colorful 13.7%, Adventure 12.3%

A slow-paced life simulation and tidying up game about a cat, passion, transformation and growth. Categorizing cluttered everyday household items, navigating ever-changing life experiences, while gradually uncovering the joys and meaning of life through methodical space organization.

Why similar: Cartoon 42.1%, Cute 22.4%, Colorful 15.9%, Casual 12%, Choices Matter 4.7%

"Looks Good!" is a casual game with various art styles and gameplay including organizing, storing, arranging, puzzles and other content. Each book in the game has a theme, and players need to stack and arrange the scattered objects in the book.

Why similar: Wholesome 55.2% ★, Puzzle 11%, Cute 8.1%, Funny 7.3%, Cartoon 7.2%

Vignettes is a unique exploration game without text or characters, where objects shapeshift as you spin them around to wander through a kaleidoscope of different moods and settings.

Why similar: Puzzle 21.9%, Cute 18.4%, Colorful 16.6%, Adventure 15.8%, Casual 12.5%

Stretch your legs, clean your whiskers, and dive into Nine Noir Lives. Enjoy a "point-and-lick" comedy-noir adventure, full of humour, crazy characters, and intriguing locations. Solve challenging puzzles and answer the immortal question: how many things need to be licked to solve a murder in this town?

Why similar: Comedy 32.2%, Funny 19.1%, Cute 18.1%, Puzzle 15%, Adventure 5.3%

So, have you ever heard of the Trolley Problem? Do you know the price of the choices you make? How far are you ready to go to act according to your values? Will you sacrifice the life of the other to hold the moral high ground?

Why similar: Cartoon 17.1%, Funny 15.3%, Puzzle 13.3%, Cute 12.6%, Choices Matter 10.8%

How to Say Goodbye is a beautiful narrative puzzle game inspired by picture books. Reorganize the environment and solve puzzles to help a group of ghosts on their quest to finally move on.

Why similar: Wholesome 45.7% ★, Puzzle 15%, Cute 14.4%, Colorful 10.9%, Adventure 6.3%

A mystery adventure game about an aspiring actor turned detective. Dotson comes across a case where each clue unravels new details about his father’s sudden passing. Engage in a riveting story, explore vibrant modern India, and use your wits to uncover the truth.

Why similar: Wholesome 54.1% ★, Comedy 13.3%, Funny 12.5%, Cute 10.8%, Adventure 5.3%

Tidy Backpack is a relaxing puzzle game where you must organize found fantasy loot in your backpack in a tidy way. Find forgotten artifacts and learn details about the old world... at least supposedly!

Why similar: Wholesome 47.9% ★, Puzzle 11.6%, Comedy 11%, Funny 10.3%, Cute 8.2%

Talk to a stone. Cover yourself in butter. Befriend a flying onion. Take a short break from life and go on a feel-good cat adventure!

Why similar: Wholesome 54.8% ★, Funny 13.7%, Cute 10.6%, Colorful 8.7%, Adventure 6.6%

Wayward Strand is a heartfelt story told in a curious way. Hop aboard an airborne hospital and meet its fully-voiced cast of eclectic characters. As time passes for everyone on board, explore the interwoven lives of the patients and staff; discover something new on each and every playthrough.

Why similar: Wholesome 36% ★, Narrative 27.6% ★, Drama 11.9%, Funny 8.9%, Choices Matter 8.2%

Pants Quest is a tiny, lovingly crafted point & click adventure game about finding your way in life. And your pants. Sometimes just getting dressed & leaving the house feels like an impossible task. Follow one man's emotional journey to deal with the hurdles that life can throw at you on a bad day.

Why similar: Comedy 29.7%, Funny 26.2%, Puzzle 20.2%, Adventure 14.6%, Casual 5.4%

“Lots of Cats on an Adventure” is a game where you find hidden cats in comic strips, meow!

Why similar: Wholesome 36.3% ★, Comic Book 19%, Comedy 10.8%, Funny 8.2%, Puzzle 6.4%

Step into the hilariously twisted world of Wildwood Down, a side-splitting comedy thriller. Featuring a protagonist with Down Syndrome. (Inspired by and voice acted by the Dev's childhood friend!) Perfect for fans of the P-n-C adventure genre and new comers looking for a wild heartfelt ride!

Why similar: Comedy 20.8%, Cartoon 13.8%, Funny 13.7%, Puzzle 11.5%, Cute 11%

Very funny, very short and very sweet text adventure game about Chub, Color, 23 and You.

Why similar: Comedy 25.1%, Funny 17.5%, Visual Novel 15%, Linear 13.5%, Puzzle 11.5%

League of Enthusiastic Losers is a reflective adventure game about experiencing yourself, looking for happiness, self-care, and not giving up contrary to what others think. Immerse yourself in a slow-flowing but true story, of the nostalgic journey to the 90s.

Why similar: Cute 31.4%, Adventure 28%, Funny 19.2%, Indie 13.3%, Singleplayer 8.2%

Uncover Grandma Rose’s extraordinary stories along with Amelia, all hidden in multiple cozy puzzles spread around the world. Dive into globetrotter adventures, discover granny’s treasures, and relax along the way.

Why similar: Wholesome 54.6% ★, Puzzle 12.6%, Cute 11.9%, Colorful 9.9%, Casual 4.8%

Enter the hauntingly beautiful shadow world of In His Time, a 2D puzzle-solving adventure game. There you will meet Olly and join him to solve puzzles throughout each step of his emotional journey of growth and self-discovery.

Why similar: Drama 26.3%, Visual Novel 22.6%, Puzzle 13.6%, Cute 11.7%, Adventure 10.2%

Imagine you're a 12 year old, suddenly in charge of the guard shed at the castle gate, where you decide if elves, goblins and 100+ other characters should be admitted. It's a wonderful combination of deduction, narrative and puzzle games.

Why similar: Comedy 21.8%, Linear 11.9%, Funny 11.4%, Puzzle 11.4%, Cute 10.1%

A narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with the butterfly effect at its core. Board the Babel, a mysterious cruise ship that takes you on a whimsical journey to the afterlife. Use a special pen to help fellow travelers fulfill their wishes by rewriting the past, changing how the future unfolds.

Why similar: Comic Book 27.5%, Comedy 19.6%, Drama 17.5%, Funny 14.6%, Puzzle 13.5%

A lost soul and his dog set out on an otherworldly trek through the afterlife in this wholesome, non-linear adventure game. Pass into the world beyond, perform acts of kindness for other souls, and mend mistakes from a forgotten past life - all with a very good boy by your side!

Why similar: Wholesome 50.7% ★, Funny 12.9%, Cute 11.5%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Adventure 10.1%

A short hidden object adventure about doing things later. Search, find, and don't lose yourself.

Why similar: Cute 29.3%, Casual 25.8%, Adventure 23%, Indie 16.1%, Singleplayer 5.8%

Explore a unique and connected world. Understand its fragile balance, uncover its deepest questions, and find more than just the answers.

Why similar: Puzzle 31%, Colorful 22.4%, Comedy 21.7%, Adventure 14.8%, Indie 6.2%

The August Before is a meditative narrative 3D puzzle about cleaning up, sorting out and packing up your life before moving on. Clean up and don’t forget your old belongings on your way to the new life!

Why similar: Wholesome 47.6% ★, Puzzle 13.1%, Cute 11.6%, Collectathon 8.6%, Colorful 8%

Embark on a colourful hand drawn journey of discovery through the ages! From missing dinosaur eggs in the stone age, to a king's crown in medieval times, can you find them all? Discover, create and share worlds with your own hidden treasures in Hidden Through Time!

Why similar: Collectathon 28.4%, Puzzle 16.4%, Funny 16%, Cute 14.8%, Colorful 9.9%

Monorail Stories is an adventure game focusing on extraordinary things happening to ordinary people. Board the monorail and experience a special story about humanity, friendships, and intertwined destinies manifesting during the everyday commute.

Why similar: Funny 34.8%, Choices Matter 27.6%, Adventure 13.5%, Casual 10.1%, Indie 7.4%

Message Quest is a tiny stained-glass point-n-click adventure about laziness and her herald. Imagine yourself as the main hero’s conscience, the one that must make him work when all he wants to do is sleep.

Why similar: Comedy 24%, Puzzle 15%, Cute 14.3%, Cartoon 13.7%, Funny 11%

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: Linear 27.2%, Puzzle 21.7%, Colorful 18%, Cute 16.8%, Adventure 11.6%

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

Why similar: Comedy 22.3%, Funny 19.7%, Cute 15.2%, Puzzle 14.1%, Colorful 13%

A cozy and satisfying puzzle-simulation game where you step into the role of a warehouse worker with a knack for perfectly organizing and packing orders. With charming visuals, relaxing gameplay, and a lighthearted story, experience the joy of transforming everyday tasks into a fulfilling adventure.

Why similar: Puzzle 28%, Cute 27.6%, Colorful 18.9%, Casual 12.6%, Indie 6.6%

Embark on a journey of forgiveness through impossible environments and illusionary puzzles. Experience this meditative and calming puzzle game by manipulating monuments and creating evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.

Why similar: Puzzle 34.4%, Linear 17.7%, Adventure 15.4%, Strategy 12.4%, Casual 10.9%

CHUCHEL is a comedy adventure game from the creators of Machinarium, Botanicula and Samorost. Join the hairy hero Chuchel and his rival Kekel as they will be facing numerous puzzles and challenges in their quest to retrieve the precious cherry!

Why similar: Cartoon 20.2%, Comedy 19.6%, Funny 13%, Linear 12.1%, Cute 9.8%

A charming, colorful adventure game from the creator of Katamari Damacy and the uvula team about a teen navigating life in a small town with their cute dog companion. While their body is stuck in a T-pose, they do their best to make the most of it.

Why similar: Puzzle 26.8%, Adventure 24.8%, Cute 23%, Colorful 21.5%, Singleplayer 3.9%

“People think battles need powerful weapons, but strategy at hand is key."The story follows a rookie adventurer and a new healer in a dungeon quest, with the core gameplay involving hand-picked methods using weapons and items. Fight or purify? Heal or alter? The choice is in your hands.

Why similar: Wholesome 33.2% ★, Cartoon 15%, Cute 13.4%, Puzzle 12.5%, Drama 11%

A first-person, narrative-driven game featuring The Developer, who questions, taunts, and tests you at every turn. You shouldn’t press the button, but you’ll want to. You will have control, and you will have none. Power is in your hands... or is it? Inspired by classic narrative driven games.

Why similar: Comedy 37.9%, Funny 20.3%, Choices Matter 19.1%, Adventure 12.7%, Singleplayer 4.8%

I Am Dead is a charming puzzle adventure game from the creators of Hohokum and Wilmot’s Warehouse about exploring the afterlife.

Why similar: Narrative 42.5% ★, Adventure 18.9%, Puzzle 14.2%, Indie 11.3%, Cute 4.3%

Is one life worth the price of another? A bittersweet visual novel about life and death, trust and bonds, and promises made. Brought to you by popular Japanese bishojo game developer SWEET&TEA. Winner of the Moe Game Awards 2016's "New Brand Award"!

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.7%, Drama 26.9%, Funny 21.8%, Adventure 10.8%, Cute 6.3%

The retirement home isn’t for you, and your pigeon friends agree! Explore the world going bench to bench, solve puzzles, and keep your mischievous pigeon crew in line in this charming interactive adventure. Enjoy colorful, stylized levels, customize your pigeons, and live your best pensioner life!

Why similar: Funny 22.1%, Comedy 21.9%, Puzzle 16.6%, Cute 13.3%, Adventure 9.1%

A radiant journey of life to fulfill Your greatest idea.

Why similar: Colorful 31.3%, Linear 21.1%, Cute 16.4%, Indie 15.2%, Casual 12.2%

A retro-inspired adventure puzzle game featuring multiple playable characters with interwoven storylines. Explore the natural (and unnatural) world for unique interactions and unlock items to aid you in your quest. There's nothing as simultaneously charming and strange as the world of Tux and Fanny.

Why similar: Puzzle 24.6%, Funny 21.6%, Colorful 19.3%, Cute 17.8%, Adventure 15.8%

Find friendship, love, and pastries in the most unexpected places in this cute visual novel about baking a home.

Why similar: Comedy 24.4%, Visual Novel 15%, Cute 14.7%, Funny 14.2%, Choices Matter 10.1%

A Pizza Delivery is a narrative exploration game with puzzle elements focused on connecting with people. Share pizza with charming characters to uncover their stories—and your own. Drive and explore a strange, meditative world filled with secrets.

Why similar: Narrative 47.5% ★, Drama 14.3%, Puzzle 10.5%, Cute 10%, Colorful 8.6%