Games like Ogu and the Secret Forest

94% positive from 2,048 reviewsReleased 202410% finish itSteam Deck Verified

What it is

2D hand-drawn adventure game. Solve puzzles, collect items, and befriend characters to uncover secrets and defeat enemies.

What players liked

Players praise this lengthy collectathon Zelda-like for its casual exploration, diverse activities, and helpful save options.

The catch

Combat is clunky and lacks depth

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 94% positive, but with 2,048 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Ogu and the Secret Forest

Webbed

97% positive from 7,165 reviews202139% finish itDeck Verified

Webbed is a 2D puzzle-platformer where players use web-swinging to navigate and solve environmental puzzles. It features a charming, cooperative feel as you befriend and recruit other bugs.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique web-slinging mechanics and gorgeous pixel art, feeling like a cozy, heartwarming platformer.

Both are tagged Cute, Exploration and Action.

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Omno

92% positive from 2,756 reviews202118% finish itDeck Playable

Omno is a single-player 3D adventure game featuring exploration, puzzle-solving, and platforming. Players use ancient powers to traverse diverse environments and interact with creatures.

What players likedPlayers praise Omno as a relaxing exploration and puzzle game, often compared to Journey and Abzu, with cute creatures and stunning visuals.

The catchPuzzles and core loop grow repetitive

Both are tagged Cute, Exploration and Action.

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Figment 2: Creed Valley

94% positive from 1,407 reviews202325% finish itDeck Playable

This is an action-adventure game featuring musical puzzles and boss fights. Players explore the human mind, switching between open and closed-minded states to solve challenges.

What players likedPlayers praise improved combat, graphics, and incredible musical numbers, feeling like a better sequel to the first Figment.

The catchPuzzles and combat are far too easy, leaving the game short on any real challenge.

Both are tagged Cute, Exploration and Puzzle.

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Carto

95% positive from 1,690 reviews20208% finish itDeck Verified

A charming adventure game where players rearrange map pieces to alter the world. It features exploration, puzzle-solving, and a hand-drawn art style.

What players likedPlayers praise Carto as a cute, wholesome puzzle game with unique map mechanics, often compared to cozy, exploration-focused titles like The Last Campfire and TOEM.

The catchPuzzle goals are often opaque, leaving you wandering with no idea what to do next.

Both are tagged Cute, Exploration and Puzzle.

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Nyaruru Fishy Fight

90% positive from 1,780 reviews202315% finish itDeck Verified

Nyaruru Fishy Fight is a Metroidvania with fast-paced combat and exploration. Players use a variety of fish-themed attacks and movement abilities to defeat enemies and bosses.

What players likedPlayers praise its incredible character movement and exciting battles with cute cats, despite being made in a broken engine.

The catchBoss fights lean on gimmicks and sudden difficulty spikes

Both are tagged Cute, Exploration and Action.

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Crypt Custodian

97% positive from 1,617 reviews2024Deck Playable

Metroidvania/Zelda-like about exploring, fighting with a broom, and gaining abilities. Clean the afterlife, meet ghosts, and upgrade gear in a charming, interconnected world.

What players likedPlayers praise "Crypt Custodian" as a charming and accessible Metroidvania with satisfying movement, combat, and a touching story, often compared to games like Sheepo and Islets.

The catchCopy-pasted rooms and repeated spongy enemies make the long midgame a slog.

Both are tagged Cute, Exploration and Action.

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