7 Puzzle games like Chicory: A Colorful Tale that you should try

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We filtered the 20 games similar to Chicory: A Colorful Tale down to the 7 that fit the “Puzzle” category. Plantera, Bugsnax and Sticky Business top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Chicory: A Colorful Tale.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

The best puzzle games like Chicory: A Colorful Tale

7 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Chicory: A Colorful Tale. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Plantera

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCozyNarrativeRelaxingSandbox World

Steam👍 89%· 5.9KRAWG👍 30%· 53IGDB39· 3

Year 2016Dev Ratalaika GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, vibe casual and visual 2d, while skipping fantasy world

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#2Bugsnax

iRank79

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloNarrativeCozySandbox WorldFantasy

Steam👍 97%· 9.0KRAWG👍 61%· 176MC76IGDB76· 7OC75· 94

Year 2020Dev Young HorsesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, melee combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloRelaxingCozyNarrativeSandbox World

Steam👍 94%· 7.4KOC78· 14

Year 2023Dev Spellgarden Games · Assemble EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCo-opCozyNarrativeSandbox World

Steam👍 94%· 6.5KIGDB87· 4

Year 2008Dev 2D BoyOn Linux · PC · Android

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, vibe casual and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloRelaxingSandbox WorldIsometricCasual

Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB100· 1OC80· 13

Year 2015Dev Dinosaur Polo Club · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, puzzle design and vibe relaxing

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#6PC Building Simulator

iRank81

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloNarrativeCozyRelaxingSandbox World

Steam👍 94%· 53KIGDB65· 2OC70· 12

Year 2019Dev The Irregular CorporationOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloRelaxingSandbox WorldProceduralSci-Fi

Steam👍 93%· 2.3K

Year 2021Dev BeetlewingPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, puzzle design and vibe relaxing

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, deep simulation and procedural generation, while skipping adventure storytelling

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