12 Cozy games like Ori and the Blind Forest that you should try

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We filtered the 41 games similar to Ori and the Blind Forest down to the 12 that fit the “Cozy” category. Teslagrad, Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap and Berry top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ori and the Blind Forest.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

The best cozy games like Ori and the Blind Forest

12 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ori and the Blind Forest. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Teslagrad

iRank82

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeCozyExploration2D

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 precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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Steam GOG PS

#2Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

iRank83

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyHardcoreFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 85%· 2.6KIGDB82· 13OC79· 82

Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: puzzle design.

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Steam GOG Epic

#3Berry

iRank99

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyNarrativeExploration2D

Steam👍 99%· 145

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

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with visual pixel and visual topdown, while skipping puzzle design

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#4SHEEPO

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyNarrativeOpen WorldExploration2D

Steam👍 97%· 578OC75· 13

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

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam GOG Epic

#5Owlboy

iRank84

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyFantasyExploration2D

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 precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and visual pixel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyExploration2D

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 setting scifi and visual pixel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExploration2D

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 horror tension, vibe relaxing and horror setting, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyHardcoreExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47

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

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and visual pixel, while skipping puzzle design

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#9Yoku's Island Express

iRank89

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCozyOpen WorldFantasyExploration2D

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

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

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCozyOpen WorldExploration2D

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 vibe casual and vibe relaxing, while skipping strong narrative focus

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Steam PS Nintendo

#11Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 90%· 2.4KIGDB81· 16OC81· 71

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

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam Xbox Nintendo

#12Little Kitty, Big City

iRank89

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCozyOpen WorldExplorationSkill Tree

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 vibe casual, while skipping puzzle design

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