Games like Ogu and the Secret Forest
by Moonlab Studio, Sinkhole Studio
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.
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$29.99TUNIC
Mar 16 · TUNIC Team
Both: Exploration · Puzzle · Metroidvania
Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.
ExplorationPuzzleSouls-likeMetroidvaniaCuteAction-AdventureIsometricDifficultRPG3D👍 16,698
$19.99Isles of Sea and Sky
May 22 · Cicada Games
Both: Puzzle · Collectathon · Metroidvania
A fantastic, oceanic, open world puzzle adventure. Solve innovative block puzzles while unearthing a mystifying story, gaining new friends that change the puzzle landscape, and unlocking powers that provide more options for how you choose to progress through the enigmatic Isles of Sea and Sky.
AdventurePuzzleCollectathonMetroidvaniaOpen WorldSokobanPixel GraphicsAtmosphericExplorationRetro👍 1,541
$14.99Wuppo: Definitive Edition
Sep 29 · snekflat
Both: Metroidvania · Exploration · Puzzle
Play as an exiled 'wum' looking for a new home in this bizarre but charming world, filled with strange creatures, puzzles, monsters and political chaos.
MetroidvaniaExplorationPlatformer2D2D PlatformerCuteGreat SoundtrackPuzzleActionSingleplayer👍 4,950
-90%$1.99TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Sep 17 · Something We Made
Both: Puzzle · Exploration · Hand-drawn
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!
CozyWholesomePuzzleAdventureExplorationCuteRelaxingCasualHand-drawnPhoto Editing👍 9,701
$24.99ANIMAL WELL
May 9 · Billy Basso
Both: Metroidvania · Exploration · Puzzle
Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.
MetroidvaniaExplorationPuzzlePixel GraphicsPuzzle PlatformerPlatformerHorror2DAtmosphericAdventure👍 22,819
$24.99KAKU: Ancient Seal
Jul 11 · BINGOBELL
Both: Action-Adventure · Dungeon Crawler · Exploration
An Open world Action adventure combining exploration with puzzles and dynamic combat. Go on a journey across a sprawling continent as Kaku, a boy tasked to restore balance to the land. Brave the four elemental regions with the help of Piggy, his powerful companion and conquer their lords.
Open WorldAction RPGAction-AdventureCartoonRPGActionCombatAdventureDungeon CrawlerExploration👍 806
-50%$9.99Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus
Jul 17 · Squid Shock Studios, Christopher Stair, Trevor Youngquist
Both: Exploration · Metroidvania · Action-Adventure
Flow gracefully through a colorful, hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer inspired by Japanese folklore. Engage in acrobatic aerial combat, unlock powerful mystical abilities, and explore an interconnected world of myth as you seek to unravel the mysteries of your origin.
Precision PlatformerSide ScrollerExploration2D PlatformerPlatformerMetroidvaniaSouls-likeAction-AdventureComic Book2D👍 1,399
-70%$5.99Carto
Oct 27 · Sunhead Games
Both: Puzzle · Exploration · Hand-drawn
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.
IndieCutePuzzleExplorationHand-drawnRelaxingAdventureStory RichFemale ProtagonistSingleplayer👍 7,296
$19.99Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Apr 27 · Moon Studios GmbH
Both: Metroidvania
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.
AtmosphericMetroidvaniaGreat SoundtrackPlatformerAdventureStory RichSingleplayerCuteDifficultAction👍 62,695
$14.99Hidden Folks
Feb 15 · Hidden Folks
Both: Hand-drawn · Puzzle
Search for hidden folks in hand-drawn, interactive, miniature landscapes. Unfurl tent flaps, cut through bushes, slam doors, and poke some crocodiles! Rooooaaaarrrr!!!!!
Hidden ObjectCasualHand-drawnIndiePuzzlePoint & ClickRelaxing2DFunnySingleplayer👍 7,612
$19.99Little Witch in the Woods
Sep 14 · SUNNY SIDE UP
Both: Life Sim · Puzzle
Little Witch in the Woods tells the story of Ellie, an apprentice witch. Explore the mystical forest, help the charming residents, and experience the daily life of the witch.
CutePixel GraphicsDialogue HeavyMagicLife SimCasualSimulationPuzzleRPGOpen World👍 11,699
$19.99Isle of Reveries
Sep 4 · desertcucco
Both: Metroidvania · Action-Adventure · Puzzle
Make a pilgrimage skybound to the Isle of Reveries, where any wish can be granted. Conquer mysterious dungeons, solve puzzles, and explore a vast overworld in this retro-inspired adventure.
FantasyPixel GraphicsRetroMetroidvaniaAction-AdventurePuzzleIndieAdventureStory RichExploration
$0.99Landlord of the Woods
Mar 17 · Madison Karrh
Both: Puzzle · Hand-drawn
You're 25, you feel like all of your peers are ahead of you in life so you apply for a new job to try to find some sort of meaning. Your new career is filled with physics-based puzzles, hand drawn art & a cute little story.
Point & ClickHidden ObjectPuzzleSurrealCuteAdventurePhysicsShortHand-drawnAtmospheric👍 1,242
Ori and the Blind Forest
Mar 10 · Moon Studios GmbH
Both: Metroidvania
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning action-platformer crafted by Moon Studios for PC.
Great SoundtrackAtmosphericPlatformerMetroidvaniaAdventureStory RichFantasy2DCuteSingleplayer👍 51,062
$14.99Cozy Grove
Apr 7 · Spry Fox
Both: Collectathon · Life Sim
Welcome to Cozy Grove, a game about camping on a haunted, ever-changing island. As a Spirit Scout, you'll wander the island's forest each day, finding new hidden secrets and helping soothe the local ghosts. With a little time and a lot of crafting, you'll bring color and joy back to Cozy Grove!
RelaxingCuteCozyStory RichCollectathonHidden ObjectColorfulAtmosphericLife SimProcedural Generation👍 7,515
$14.99My Little Universe
Oct 5 · Estoty
Both: Exploration · Dungeon Crawler
Stranded on a barren moon with nothing but your tools, fuelless ship, and celestial powers of creation, you are destined to recreate what was once lost and be the hero of your own Little Universe! Don't forget to call in up to three of your friends to join your journey in the Splitscreen Co-op Mode!
MiningExplorationDungeon CrawlerSandboxCraftingSurvivalCharacter CustomizationSpace3DAction👍 1,503
-35%$9.09Crystal Project
Mar 31 · Andrew Willman
Both: Metroidvania · Collectathon
Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.
RPGAdventureJRPGVoxelParty-Based RPGMetroidvaniaClass-BasedAtmosphericNonlinearCollectathon👍 2,511
$7.99Super Win the Game
Oct 1 · Minor Key Games
Both: Metroidvania · Exploration
Throw on your nostalgia goggles and travel back in time with Super Win the Game, a retro-core explosion of exploration and platforming action!!
MetroidvaniaSide ScrollerPrecision PlatformerCasualExplorationOpen WorldDifficultPlatformer2DNonlinear👍 527
$14.99Gorogoa
Dec 14 · Buried Signal
Both: Puzzle · Hand-drawn
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.
PuzzleHand-drawnIndieBeautifulSingleplayerAtmosphericCasualPoint & ClickShortStylized👍 19,178
$7.99Hidden Through Time
Mar 12 · Rogueside
Both: Puzzle · Collectathon
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!
Hidden ObjectCasualPuzzlePoint & Click2DCuteFamily FriendlyCollectathonFunnyHistorical👍 2,807
$19.99Islets
Aug 24 · Kyle Thompson
Both: Metroidvania · Exploration
Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.
MetroidvaniaAdventurePlatformerAtmosphericStory RichFantasyCute2DActionExploration👍 1,838
$12.99Wilderplace
Sep 9 · Saman Bemel-Benrud, Micah Fitch, Tom Lubanovic
Both: Exploration · Puzzle · Hand-drawn
Wilderplace is a turn-based spatial puzzle game where gameplay and narrative are intertwined. Explore the maze-like environment, harness magical artifacts, and uncover mysteries as you wrangle restless spirits and evade dangerous intruders on a quest to bring balance to the Divine Garden.
ExplorationMinimalistIsometricTurn-Based TacticsPuzzleHand-drawnFantasyMagicGrid-Based MovementTurn-Based Strategy
$14.99Youropa
Jun 27 · frecle
Both: Exploration · Metroidvania
A platform puzzle paint adventure about breaking rules, being upside down and thinking outside the box.
Puzzle Platformer3D PlatformerExplorationMetroidvaniaLevel EditorCharacter CustomizationParkourCharacter Action GamePlatformerBuilding👍 288
$14.99Toki Tori 2+
Jul 11 · Two Tribes
Both: Metroidvania · Exploration · Puzzle
An epic open-world puzzle Metroidbrainia that respects your intelligence! Knowledge is your superpower. Use creatures as tools to determine your own path.
MetroidvaniaPuzzle PlatformerOpen WorldNonlinearSide ScrollerSingleplayerExplorationAdventurePlatformerPuzzle👍 750
$19.99Children of Silentown
Jan 11 · Elf Games, Luna2 Studio
Both: Puzzle · Hand-drawn
Children of Silentown is a dark adventure game that tells the story of Lucy, a girl growing up in a village deep in a forest inhabited by monsters. People disappearing is nothing uncommon here, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own. Or so she thinks.
AtmosphericPoint & ClickAdventureStory RichPuzzleFemale ProtagonistHorrorMysteryDarkHand-drawn👍 1,007
$9.99Evergarden
Aug 16 · Flippfly LLC
Both: Puzzle · Exploration
You have just arrived in a magical forest world with a hexagon board at its center, a mysterious creature nearby, and secrets lurking in the shadows. Why are you here, and what will you do next? A deceptively simple puzzle game, wrapped in a magical adventure.
PuzzleStrategyAdventureOpen WorldExplorationLogicHex GridRelaxingAbstractMagic👍 120
$39.99Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Jan 30 · Sunblink
Both: Life Sim · Exploration
Embark on a cozy, open-world adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends. Befriend beloved characters as you explore and restore a mysterious island, solve ancient puzzles, cook delicious dishes, customize yourself and your cabins, and so much more.
CozyOpen WorldAdventureCuteSimulationLife SimExplorationCasualColorfulRelaxing👍 9,648
$12.99Pikuniku
Jan 24 · Arnaud De Bock, Rémi Forcadell, Alan Zucconi, Calum Bowen, Sectordub
Both: Puzzle
Pikuniku is an absurdly wonderful puzzle-exploration game that takes place in a strange but playful world where not everything is as happy as it seems. Help peculiar characters overcome struggles, uncover a deep state conspiracy, and start a little revolution in this delightful dystopian adventure!
IndieCasualAdventurePuzzleMultiplayerCuteCo-opFunnyAction2D👍 10,085
$24.99Eastshade
Feb 13 · Eastshade Studios
Both: Exploration
You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Visit cities, scale summits, unearth mysteries, and discover forgotten places!
AdventureFantasyOpen WorldExplorationRPGAtmosphericRelaxingFirst-PersonStory RichColorful👍 5,184
$29.99The Talos Principle
Dec 11 · Croteam
Both: Puzzle · Exploration
The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).
PuzzlePhilosophicalFirst-PersonSci-fiStory RichAtmosphericSingleplayerGreat SoundtrackRobotsExploration👍 29,240
-67%$9.89Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
Jul 25 · Game Atelier
Both: Metroidvania · Exploration
A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.
AdventureActionIndieMetroidvaniaPlatformer2DSingleplayerSide ScrollerExplorationAnime👍 2,441
$9.99Beyond the Invisible: Darkness Came
Mar 1 · Graphium Studio
Both: Puzzle · Action-Adventure · Exploration
Play this Hidden Object Adventure Game with strong characters, old style cartoonish graphics, a bonus chapter, and a sublime story line which will enchant you to the end. Take the role of a persistent detective, solve puzzles, play minigames and unveil the secret of the people of this magic location
IncrementalAdventureStrategyHidden ObjectPoint & ClickPuzzleAction-AdventureVisual NovelExplorationCollectathon
$4.99Cat Museum
Mar 17 · 751 Games
Both: Puzzle · Hand-drawn
Immerse yourself in the bizarre art style and the surreal world of Cat Museum, a 2D side-scrolling puzzle-adventure game. Solve the strange puzzles with your mischievous cat, and unveil the truth behind the mysterious museum.
PuzzleSurrealPsychedelicPoint & ClickHand-drawnHorrorStylized2DCatsSide Scroller👍 835
$3.99The Search
Apr 13 · Jason Godbey
Both: Exploration · Puzzle
Embark on a journey of discovery and inspiration in The Search - a story-driven puzzle-adventure set in a mysterious world where art comes to life!
ExplorationPuzzleHidden ObjectPoint & ClickFemale ProtagonistFirst-PersonSurrealRelaxingStory RichCasual👍 356
$5.00Pandamonium
Jun 1 · ToxicByteGames
Both: Metroidvania · Action-Adventure · Puzzle
A panda who stumbles into the Lost Capital of Hell. Explore a beautiful and dangerous world with hand drawn crisp pixel art and 2.5D graphics. Face perilous foes, bosses and friendly allies. Customize yourself with abilities and outfits that will help you conquer your way through this doomed land.
Early AccessMetroidvaniaPixel Graphics2D Platformer2.5DSide ScrollerAction-AdventureHack and SlashPuzzle PlatformerPuzzle
$9.99FEZ
May 1 · Polytron Corporation
Both: Puzzle · Exploration
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.
PlatformerPuzzleIndiePixel GraphicsExplorationGreat SoundtrackSingleplayerAdventureCasualMystery👍 11,664
$5.99Legendary Creatures 2
Oct 17 · HideChara
Both: Exploration · Dungeon Crawler
Sequel to the acclaimed Legendary Creatures, created by HideChara, and a fun treat combining both roguelike and auto-battler gameplay. Recruit and evolve a large array of troops, creatures, and an arsenal of weapons, to defeat the demon lord spreading corruption across the land.
ExplorationAuto Battler4XDungeon CrawlerStrategy RPGRoguelikeStrategyTurn-Based StrategyProcedural GenerationReplay Value👍 885
$14.99AER Memories of Old
Oct 25 · Forgotten Key
Both: Exploration
Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.
AdventureExplorationIndieRelaxingOpen WorldAtmosphericFemale ProtagonistFlightSingleplayerGreat Soundtrack👍 5,065
$19.99Dinkum
Apr 22 · James Bendon
Both: Life Sim
Dinkum is a survival life simulation game set on an island inspired by the rugged Australian outback. Farm, hunt, mine, fish, and forage to gather resources, expand your town, and discover what makes Dinkum so special—either solo or with friends.
Open World Survival CraftAgricultureRelaxingCo-opFarming SimLife SimFarmingCraftingSimulationSandbox👍 24,646
$24.99The Witch of Fern Island
Feb 27 · Enjoy Studio S.A.
Both: Life Sim · Exploration
Welcome to Fern Island! As Abrill, become immersed in the island’s culture, uncover its deepest secrets, and master magical trades. Overcome the challenges of the island to demonstrate your mastery of magic and become the most well known witch around!
AdventureFemale ProtagonistLife SimFarming SimCuteFlightOpen WorldSandboxCasualExploration👍 700
$10.99灵墟
Apr 17 · HappyTall Game
Both: Exploration · Dungeon Crawler
这是一款以仙侠为背景的开放世界单机游戏。在这个玄幻的仙侠世界里,有种类繁多的江湖任务,庞大复杂的世界结构,各具特色的英魂记忆,丰富多样的动态装备,耐人寻味的奇人奇事,实时变幻的日夜天气。在这里,你可以利用任何方式进行提升,成为什么样的人,做什么样的事,通通由你自己决定!
IndieExplorationOpen WorldRPGStory RichWord GameAdventureDungeon CrawlerHidden ObjectDialogue Heavy👍 946
$14.99Cathedral
Oct 31 · Decemberborn Interactive
Both: Metroidvania
Make your way through more than 600 rooms, and unravel the secrets of your past by finding the five elemental orbs. Cathedral features a vast world, meant for exploring!
ActionIndieMetroidvaniaAdventurePixel GraphicsRetroPlatformerDifficult2DSide Scroller👍 302
$19.99The Whispered World Special Edition
May 6 · Daedalic Entertainment
Both: Puzzle · Hand-drawn
When the fate of a world hangs in the balance, an unusual hero arises! The visually impressive adventure-epic The Whispered World is now available as a Special Edition for the first time. Let the Whispered World enchant you with its many animated details and fantastic characters.
AdventurePoint & ClickIndieSingleplayerPuzzleStory RichFantasyAtmosphericGreat SoundtrackHand-drawn👍 1,726
$6.99Fractal Block World
Oct 18 · Dan Hathaway
Both: Exploration
This is a surreal exploration game. Explore a massive fractal with great complexities. You can shrink infinitely to go deeper into the fractal. Or you can become larger by growing. Inner space awaits you in this infinite world.
ExplorationOpen WorldSurrealFPSVoxelIndiePsychedelicFirst-PersonAdventureNonlinear👍 1,490
$4.99Gomo
Dec 6 · Fishcow Studio
Both: Puzzle · Hand-drawn
How far would you go to save your best friend?For Gomo, the answer to this question is clear: To the end of the world and further, if necessary.Join him on his journey through the bizarre 2D landscapes of this dreamlike Point & Click Adventure!
AdventureIndiePoint & ClickPuzzleShortCasualSingleplayerHand-drawnFunny2D👍 1,596
$4.99DungeonUp
Sep 4 · Clewcat Games
Both: Puzzle · Dungeon Crawler
A challenging rogue-like puzzler inspired by the classic Tower of the Sorcerer. Play as a human knight who fights his way out of a deep dungeon by slaying monsters and solving intricate puzzles.
AdventureIndieStrategyPuzzleRoguelikeDungeon CrawlerPixel Graphics2D👍 416
$19.99Owlboy
Nov 1 · D-Pad Studio
Both: Metroidvania
Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.
Pixel GraphicsAdventureIndiePlatformerMetroidvania2DStory RichAtmosphericFantasyAction👍 3,680






