13 Cozy games like A Castle Full of Cats that you should try

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We filtered the 41 games similar to A Castle Full of Cats down to the 13 that fit the “Cozy” category. Toki Tori 2+, ANIMAL WELL and SHEEPO top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to A Castle Full of Cats.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

The best cozy games like A Castle Full of Cats

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to A Castle Full of Cats. Each one has been evaluated across 11 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Toki Tori 2+

iRank71

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCasualCozyRelaxingExploration

Steam👍 85%· 1.1KRAWG👍 36%· 61IGDB79· 5OC80· 19

Year 2013Dev Two Tribes · Two Tribes PublishingPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, open world exploration and visual 2d, while skipping horror tension

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeRelaxingCozyHorrorExploration

Steam👍 96%· 24KRAWG👍 83%· 77OC89· 57

Year 2024Dev Shared MemoryPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping vibe casual

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#3SHEEPO

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCasualCozyNarrativeExploration

Steam👍 97%· 578OC75· 13

Year 2020Dev Kyle Thompson · TBAPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam GOG Epic

#4Little Kitty, Big City

iRank89

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCozyCasualExplorationSandbox World

Steam👍 97%· 13KRAWG👍 87%· 43IGDB89· 1OC76· 55

Year 2024Dev Double Dagger StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping puzzle design

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#5Berry

iRank99

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCozyNarrativeExplorationMelee

Steam👍 99%· 145

Year 2021Dev Leuns · DegicaPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Web

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, melee combat and visual 2d, while skipping puzzle design

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#6Owlboy

iRank84

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeCozyExplorationMelee

Steam👍 84%· 6.1KRAWG👍 74%· 307MC88IGDB89· 13OC88· 98

Year 2016Dev D-Pad StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeCozyExplorationMelee

Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57

Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeCozyExplorationMelee

Steam👍 84%· 2.5KIGDB79· 6OC79· 45

Year 2013Dev Rain Games · CIRCLE EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping horror tension

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Steam GOG PS

#9Ori and the Blind Forest

iRank92

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeCozyExplorationMelee

Steam👍 94%· 60KIGDB88· 14OC90· 97

Year 2015Dev Moon Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox · Switch

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror tension

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#10Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCozyExplorationMeleeAnime

Steam👍 90%· 2.4KIGDB81· 16OC81· 71

Year 2016Dev WayForward · XSEED GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, melee combat and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam Xbox Nintendo

#11Yoku's Island Express

iRank89

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCozyExplorationOpen WorldFantasy

Steam👍 96%· 5.2KRAWG👍 87%· 215IGDB85· 10OC83· 71

Year 2018Dev Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

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Steam GOG Epic

#12Gato Roboto

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCozyExplorationMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47

Year 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Xbox · Switch

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam GOG Nintendo

#13Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

iRank83

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCozyExplorationMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 85%· 2.6KIGDB82· 13OC79· 82

Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam GOG Epic

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