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We filtered the 42 games similar to Botanicula down to the 32 that fit the “Adventure” category. A Building Full of Cats, Simon the Sorcerer and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Botanicula.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

Tags

CasualNarrativeSolo

Year 2012Dev Amanita Design

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Botanicula is A Building Full of Cats — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Simon the Sorcerer and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening follow close behind.

#1A Building Full of Cats97 #2Simon the Sorcerer97 #3The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening97 #4The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom97 #5Hidden Folks97

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The best adventure games like Botanicula

32 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Botanicula. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1A Building Full of Cats

97

A Building Full of Cats

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualRelaxingCozyNarrativeExploration

Steam👍 99%· 4.4K

Year 2022Dev DevcatsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual.

≠ Missing: fantasy world.

#2Simon the Sorcerer

97

Simon the Sorcerer

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasy2DMagicPixel Art

Year 1993Dev Adventure SoftOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed Botanicula, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic and visual pixel, while skipping vibe casual

#3The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

97

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasy2DIsometric

IGDB87· 14OC87· 139

Year 2019Dev Grezzo · NintendoOn Switch

✓ If you enjoyed Botanicula, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping vibe casual

#4The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

97

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasy2DIsometric

IGDB85· 7OC85· 150

Year 2024Dev Grezzo · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Like Botanicula, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping vibe casual

97

Hidden Folks

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualNarrativeRelaxingCozy2D

Steam👍 97%· 9.5KIGDB80· 4OC73· 12

Year 2017Dev Adriaan de JonghOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Botanicula, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping fantasy world

#6The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D

96

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyThird Person

IGDB92· 6

Year 2011Dev Grezzo · Nintendo

✓ Like Botanicula, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping vibe casual

#7The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks

96

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyIsometric

IGDB92· 3

Year 2009Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Botanicula, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping vibe casual

#8The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D

96

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB91· 13OC90· 78

Year 2015Dev Grezzo · Nintendo

✓ Like Botanicula, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping vibe casual

#9The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

96

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyRangedThird Person

IGDB90· 1

Year 2002Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Botanicula: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat and visual third person, while skipping vibe casual

#10The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

96

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyExplorationRangedIsometric

IGDB89· 4

Year 2007Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Botanicula: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat and visual isometric, while skipping vibe casual

#11Donut County

96

Donut County

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualCozyRelaxingNarrative

Steam👍 92%· 12KIGDB80· 13OC76· 64

Year 2018Dev Ben Esposito · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Botanicula, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric and visual 3d, while skipping fantasy world

#12Monument Valley II

96

Monument Valley II

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyIsometric

IGDB80· 1

Year 2017Dev Ustwo GamesOn Android · iOS · Mac

✓ Shared with Botanicula: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping vibe casual

#13Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

95

Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeRelaxingCasualFantasy2D

Steam👍 77%· 2.6KRAWG👍 62%· 271

Year 2011Dev Noodlecake Studios · Capybara GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Botanicula, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems and visual pixel, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Steam Epic Nintendo

#14Last Day of June

95

Last Day of June

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeRelaxingCasualThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 4.7KIGDB76· 9OC73· 59

Year 2017Dev Ovosonico · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · Switch

✓ Shared with Botanicula: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems and visual third person, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

94

Bejeweled 3

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualRelaxingRanged

Steam👍 96%· 7.9KIGDB78· 6

Year 2010Dev PopCap GamesOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Botanicula: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy and ranged combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

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