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Carto is hard to replace: few games combine puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 14 gameplay attributes and found 45 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. A Building Full of Cats, Toem and Hidden Folks lead the list, with A Building Full of Cats reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Carto special.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

Tags

CozyCasualSolo

Year 2020Dev Sunhead Games

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The closest game to Carto is A Building Full of Cats — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Toem and Hidden Folks follow close behind.

#1A Building Full of Cats97 #2Toem95 #3Hidden Folks97 #4Donut County96 #5Bejeweled 2 Deluxe94

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Games like Carto

45 similar games found

#1A Building Full of Cats

97

iRank99

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: deep RPG systems.

95

iRank93

Toem

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCozyCasualRelaxingNarrativeCartoonExploration

Steam👍 99%· 11KIGDB95· 2OC80· 41

Year 2021Dev Something We MadeOn Xbox · Linux · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Carto, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, visual first person and visual isometric, while skipping deep RPG systems

97

iRank87

Hidden Folks

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualNarrativeRelaxingCozy2D

Steam👍 97%· 9.5KIGDB80· 4OC73· 12

Year 2017Dev Adriaan de JonghOn Linux · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping deep RPG systems

96

iRank85

Donut County

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualCozyRelaxingNarrative

Steam👍 92%· 12KIGDB80· 13OC76· 64

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric and visual 3d, while skipping deep RPG systems

#5Bejeweled 2 Deluxe

94

iRank95

Bejeweled 2 Deluxe

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualRelaxing2D

Steam👍 95%· 742

Year 2006Dev PopCap GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, vibe casual and vibe relaxing.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

#6Chuzzle Deluxe

94

iRank94

Chuzzle Deluxe

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualCozy2D

Steam👍 94%· 1.5K

Year 2006Dev PopCap GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

#7Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds

93

iRank95

Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasual2D

Steam👍 97%· 723RAWG👍 93%· 41

Year 1994Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Android · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.

94

iRank90

Bejeweled 3

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualRelaxingRanged

Steam👍 96%· 7.9KIGDB78· 6

Year 2010Dev PopCap GamesOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy and ranged combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

#9Spy Fox in "Dry Cereal"

93

iRank95

Spy Fox in "Dry Cereal"

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasual2D

Steam👍 95%· 698

Year 1997Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.

#10Zen of Sudoku

94

iRank90

Zen of Sudoku

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualRelaxingFree to Play

Steam👍 90%· 366

Year 2006Dev Unknown Worlds EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like Carto, it's known for puzzle design, vibe casual and vibe relaxing

≠ Its own twist: free to play, while skipping adventure storytelling

#11Cut the Rope

94

iRank91

Cut the Rope

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualCozy2D

Steam👍 91%· 372

Year 2010Dev ZeptoLab · ChillingoOn PC · Android · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

#12Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside

93

iRank95

Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasual2DIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 1.3KRAWG👍 90%· 30

Year 1996Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like Carto, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping deep RPG systems

#13Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley

94

iRank90

Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExploration2D

Steam👍 97%· 4.0KRAWG👍 88%· 24OC80· 35

Year 2024Dev Hyper Games · Raw FuryPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Carto: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics, while skipping vibe casual

#14Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device

93

iRank91

Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualExploration

Steam👍 91%· 92

Year 2012Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.

#15Dynomite Deluxe

91

iRank96

Dynomite Deluxe

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasual2D

Steam👍 96%· 415

Year 2006Dev PopCap GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, vibe casual and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Carto?: The closest game to Carto is A Building Full of Cats, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including puzzle design, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Carto?: The three closest games to Carto are: 1. A Building Full of Cats (97/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Toem (95/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Hidden Folks (97/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Carto's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 45 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is Toem similar to Carto?: Yes, very much so — Toem scores 95/100 similarity to Carto. They share 9 attributes, including puzzle design and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Puzzle games are similar to Carto?: The best Puzzle games similar to Carto are A Building Full of Cats, Toem, Hidden Folks and Donut County. All share the Puzzle genre alongside other key Carto attributes like puzzle design, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Carto calculated?: We compare Carto against every game in our catalog using 14 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Carto experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.