11 Casual games like Kona that you should try

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We filtered the 18 games similar to Kona down to the 11 that fit the “Casual” category. Shelter, Plants vs. Zombies and Lara Croft Go top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Kona.

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The best casual games like Kona

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Kona. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Shelter

iRank74

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloNarrativeCasualDarkOpen WorldHorrorExploration

Steam👍 85%· 3.7KRAWG👍 62%· 128MC69IGDB75· 2

Year 2013Dev Might and Delight · 4EversGamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Kona: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs, while skipping puzzle design

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloDarkCasualHorrorTactical

Steam👍 98%· 152KRAWG👍 93%· 733MC87IGDB80· 1

Year 2010Dev PopCap Games · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Kona, expect puzzle design, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, deep simulation and real-time strategy, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeHorrorAnime

Steam👍 93%· 4.0KIGDB86· 5OC83· 19

Year 2015Dev Square Enix Montréal · Square EnixOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Kona: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, card game strategy and precision platforming, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 7.4KRAWG👍 68%· 220MC75IGDB65· 3

Year 2013Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, sports simulation and turn-based strategy, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloCasualNarrativeOpen WorldManagement

Steam👍 89%· 1.6KRAWG👍 30%· 20IGDB80· 1OC66· 10

Year 2013Dev Teyon · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Kona, expect puzzle design, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, real-time strategy and tower defense planning, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloCasualDarkHorrorFantasy

Steam👍 58%· 60

Year 2010Dev Dust Devil Studios · Strategy FirstPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Shared with Kona: vibe casual, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloCasualDarkHorrorManagement

Steam👍 82%· 638

Year 2014Dev Hammer LabsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Kona, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, tower defense planning and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping horror tension

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCasualNarrativeManagementCozy

Steam👍 87%· 775IGDB40· 1

Year 2014Dev Alawar Entertainment · Buka EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Kona: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and base building, while skipping survival mechanics

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#9Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em

iRank50

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeHorrorTactical

Steam👍 68%· 370RAWG👍 24%· 21

Year 2008Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Shared with Kona: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, turn-based strategy and deep simulation, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#1012 Labours of Hercules

iRank70

GenreStrategySubgenreTycoon / Management

SoloCasualManagementFantasyMythology

Steam👍 93%· 3.0KRAWG👍 35%· 72

Year 2013Dev Plug In Digital · Jetdogs StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, setting mythology and visual isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

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#11Desktop Dungeons

iRank75

GenreStrategySubgenreTycoon / Management

SoloCasualManagementHardcoreProcedural

Steam👍 84%· 2.3KRAWG👍 50%· 48MC82IGDB86· 2

Year 2013Dev Finji · QCF DesignPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy, while skipping survival mechanics

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