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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Singleplayer, Casual, Relaxing, Story Rich.

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Presented by the team behind critically acclaimed "Moncage", this is a transformative adventure exploring the art of waiting. Clear the game by doing nothing, but discover the power of acceptance and patience in numerous situations from birth to death. Learn to embrace life as you wait.

Reviews: Very Positive — 80% — of 344 reviews
Released: 2025-02-05
Developer: Optillusion
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 1.9 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 61%

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    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 9,697 reviews2025
    Dev: Poti Poti StudioPub: Wholesome Games Presents
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    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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.

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  2. #2 While We Wait Here
    96% matchVery Positive89% of 2,471 reviews2024
    Dev: Bad Vices Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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

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  3. #3 Reviver
    96% matchVery Positive92% of 244 reviews2025
    Dev: Cotton Game
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    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.

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  4. #4 When The Past Was Around
    95% matchVery Positive95% of 4,438 reviews2020
    Dev: MojikenPub: Toge Productions
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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.

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    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 846 reviews2024
    Dev: 100 Cozy Games
    Windows

    ⏳🐾 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? 🕵️‍♂️🐈✅

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    94% matchVery Positive100% of 316 reviews2026
    Dev: bilge
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    93% matchVery Positive98% of 213 reviews2025
    Dev: Leafy Games
    Windows

    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.

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    92% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2025
    Dev: goolsPub: Time Galleon
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Century of Anticipation is a short, surreal adventure about being stuck waiting for something misterious. Explore your apartment to find increasingly unusual ways to pass the time, from cooking to throwing your head through the window, while enjoying the amazing soundtrack by Brazilian indie bands.

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    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,046 reviews2021
    Dev: Niv
    Windows

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

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    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 845 reviews2026
    Dev: Dream Operator
    Windows

    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.

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    90% matchVery Positive91% of 417 reviews2024
    Dev: Furniture & Mattress LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%

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

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    91% matchVery Positive94% of 264 reviews2020
    Dev: Happy SnakePub: Happy Snake Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    89% matchVery Positive92% of 7,477 reviews2020
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    87% matchVery Positive92% of 1,628 reviews2023
    Dev: UN JE NE SAIS QUOIPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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    88% matchVery Positive90% of 1,042 reviews2020
    Dev: PikselnesiaPub: Rolling Glory Jam
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%

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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%

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    Dev: 元气弹工作室(GD Studio)
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    Windows · Mac

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    84% matchVery Positive84% of 510 reviews2022
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    82% matchVery Positive88% of 336 reviews2023
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Dev: Karl Zylinski
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows · Mac
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  28. #28 Vignettes
    80% matchVery Positive95% of 104 reviews2019
    Dev: Skeleton Business
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%

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    79% matchVery Positive82% of 105 reviews2022
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    78% matchVery Positive93% of 98 reviews2022
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    75% matchVery Positive81% of 169 reviews2025
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    73% matchVery Positive94% of 125 reviews2025
    Dev: Crashable Studios
    Windows · Mac

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    76% matchMixed58% of 88 reviews2023
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    73% matchMostly Positive79% of 76 reviews2025
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    75% matchMostly Positive74% of 259 reviews2020
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    70% matchVery Positive89% of 627 reviews2026
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    74% matchVery Positive85% of 84 reviews2020
    Dev: Axel Sonic
    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive87% of 63 reviews2023
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    71% matchVery Positive90% of 183 reviews2022
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    67% matchNo user reviews90% of 1,329 reviews2026
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    68% matchVery Positive96% of 364 reviews2024
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    72% matchMostly Positive70% of 70 reviews2022
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    71% matchVery Positive86% of 4,981 reviews2018
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    71% matchVery Positive84% of 190 reviews2021
    Dev: yookond.
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    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 604 reviews2026
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    69% matchVery Positive95% of 1,754 reviews2020
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    70% matchVery Positive91% of 117 reviews2023
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    69% matchMixed70% of 105 reviews2025
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    Why similar: Linear 27.1%, Puzzle 22%, Colorful 17.7%, Cute 16.6%, Adventure 12%

  59. #59 Whateverland
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 181 reviews2022
    Dev: Caligari Games
    Windows

    Find your way out of a magical prison in this non-linear point'n'click adventure full of mini games and challenges. Get to meet the charismatic Whateverlanders, steal and deceive or be a good boy to discover all the different endings of Vincent's story.

    Why similar: Comedy 40.7%, Puzzle 20%, Choices Matter 19.5%, Adventure 12.1%, Casual 7.7%

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