Introduction
Hey there! Today, we’re diving into a new series of articles called “Cozy Games Like“. 🙂 This time, it will be: “Cozy Games Like “A Little To the Left“, as you can tell from the title.
If you don’t know already, “A Little to the Left” is a cozy puzzle game that turns the simple task of tidying up into a soothing experience. With its minimalist design and charming puzzles featuring everyday items, it’s all about finding joy in the small things—like tidying up. Each puzzle has you sort everyday items into just the right order, which is surprisingly calming and satisfying.
It gained a lot of popularity over time and I can understand why people would want to find a similar game – I searched for it myself! It’s the perfect little haven for those looking to unwind and enjoy the pleasures of a well-ordered space.
Of course, the games suggested won’t be 100% like “A Little to the Left”, but I believe they can satisfy your needs if you liked that one.
Games like “A Little to the Left”
Unpacking
“Unpacking” reveals the narrative of a person’s life through the simple act of unpacking boxes, where each item tells a story through little puzzles. It’s a popular game similar to “A Little to the Left”.
Genre: Puzzle, Simulation
Platform: PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox
Price: $19.99 – regularly on sale, so I would suggest you wait for one 🙂
Rating: ★★★★★
Unpack on Steam (PC)
Unpack on Nintendo Store (Switch)
Sticky Business
Have you ever dreamt of running a sticker shop ? Well, you can do it in “Sticky Business” ! If you like cuteness, pixel art and liked “A Little to the Left”, I’m sure you will like this one too ! You will create stickers, pack orders and hear your customers’ stories~
Genre: Casual, Simulation
Platform: PC, Nintendo Switch
Price: $9.99
Rating: ★★★★★
Purchase on Steam (PC)
Purchase on Nintendo Store (Switch)
A Fold Apart
“A Fold Apart” creatively explores the emotional dynamics of a long-distance relationship through paper folding puzzles, symbolizing the twists and turns of staying connected. Definitely a cute one!
Genre: Puzzle, Indie
Platform: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Price: $9.99
Rating: ★★★★☆
Buy on Steam (PC)
Buy on Nintendo Store (Switch)
Strange Horticulture
Step into the role of an unconventional horticulturist in “Strange Horticulture,” where you discover and catalog strange plants in a mysterious setting, blending puzzles with a captivating story.
Genre: Adventure, Puzzle
Platform: PC, Nintedo Switch, Xbox,
Price: $14.99
Rating: ★★★★☆
Get on Steam
Melatonin
“Melatonin” offers a rhythm-based gameplay set in a dreamlike environment, exploring the interplay between dreams and reality with soothing visuals and sounds.
Genre: Rhythm, Indie
Platform: PC, Nintendo Switch
Price: $9.99 – regularly on sale!
Rating: ★★★★☆
Purchase on Steam (PC)
Purchase on Nintendo Store (Switch)
Assemble with Care
“Assemble with Care” features a traveling restorer fixing cherished items, uncovering stories embedded within each object and their owners. It’s cheap and very similar to “A little to the Left”!
Genre: Puzzle, Story Rich
Platform: PC, iOS
Price: Free (IOS), 4.99$ on PC
Rating: ★★★★☆
Download on Steam (PC)
Download on the App Store (iOS)
The Gardens Between
Explore time manipulation puzzles in the beautiful “The Gardens Between,” a game about friendship and memory across surreal garden islands.
Genre: Adventure, Puzzle
Platform: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac
Price: Generally $19.99 across all platforms
Rating: ★★★★☆
Explore on Steam (PC/Mac)
Explore on Nintendo Store (Switch)
Townscraper
“Townscraper” provides a creative sandbox experience for building colorful towns without objectives, focusing on design and construction freedom. “No goal. No real gameplay. Just plenty of building and plenty of beauty. That’s it.” Perfect if you want to relax!
Genre: Simulation, Building
Platform: PC, Nintendo Switch
Price: PC – $5.99, Nintendo Switch – $5.99
Rating: ★★★★☆
Build on Steam (PC)
Build on Nintendo Store (Switch)
Superliminal
Challenge your perceptions in “Superliminal,” a puzzle game that plays with perspective and reality, pushing the boundaries of traditional puzzle mechanics with a unique narrative approach.
Genre: Puzzle, First-Person
Platform: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Price: $19.99 – often on sale!
Rating: ★★★★☆
Experience on Steam (PC)
Experience on Nintendo Store (Switch)
Wrap-up
These games, like “A Little to the Left,” offer a tranquil retreat from everyday stress, providing a mix of puzzles, stories, and creative gameplay. Whether it’s delving into the subconscious in “Melatonin,” exploring emotional narratives in “A Fold Apart,” or embracing creative freedom in “Townscraper,” these titles are sure to soothe and entertain.
