10 Cozy games like Rain World that you should try

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We filtered the 38 games similar to Rain World down to the 10 that fit the “Cozy” category. Ori and the Blind Forest, Teslagrad and Berry top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Rain World.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

The best cozy games like Rain World

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Rain World. Each one has been evaluated across 27 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.

#1Ori and the Blind Forest

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkCozyHardcoreOpen WorldExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 60KIGDB88· 14OC90· 97

Year 2015Dev Moon Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox · Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, fantasy world and loot and gear systems, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeCozySci-FiExploration2D

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 puzzle design, while skipping survival mechanics

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#3Berry

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyNarrativeExploration2DPixel Art

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 topdown, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyHardcoreSci-FiExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47

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

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

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozySci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57

Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, while skipping survival mechanics

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#6Owlboy

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozySci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D

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: puzzle design and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

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#7SHEEPO

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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 survival mechanics

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#8Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyHardcoreExploration2D

Steam👍 85%· 2.6KIGDB82· 13OC79· 82

Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyOpen WorldHorrorExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 96%· 24KRAWG👍 83%· 77OC89· 57

Year 2024Dev Shared MemoryPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and vibe relaxing, while skipping survival mechanics

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 precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and vibe relaxing, while skipping survival mechanics

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