The Best Wholesome Games for Xbox Series X

Update : Mika and the Witch\'s Mountain added at rank #7.
1

Little Kitty, Big City (2024)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One PC Windows Xbox Series X/s

You're a curious little kitty with a big personality, on an adventure to find your way back home. Explore the city, make new friends with stray animals, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn't that what cats do best?


  • wholesome
  • cats
  • cozy
  • cute
  • sandbox
  • exploration
  • family-friendly
  • open-world
  • 3d
  • adventure
  • comedy
  • funny
  • simulation
  • cartoony
  • nonlinear

2

Railbound (2022)

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85
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Mac OS PC Windows Android IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X

Embark on a charming journey with two adorable dogs in Railbound, a clever puzzle game that will challenge and reward you. Connect railways, guide carriages, and avoid crashes in over 240 levels. Enjoy the soothing visuals and music as you solve puzzles and unravel a heartwarming story.


What we like:
  • Perfect difficulty curve
  • Over 240 challenging levels
  • Wholesome and adorable presentation
  • Free updates with additional levels
  • Smooth and satisfying puzzle mechanics
What could be improved:
  • Limited options in certain levels
  • Over-reliance on trial and error
  • Puzzles can get overly convoluted towards the end

  • wholesome
  • puzzle
  • trains
  • track-bending
  • transportation
  • relaxing
  • resource-management
  • comic
  • logic
  • building
  • narration
  • management
  • isometric
  • colourful
  • cartoony

3

Wayward Strand (2022)

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80
Review score
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Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox Series X/s

Unravel the captivating world of Wayward Strand as Casey Beaumaris, a journalist in summer 1978. Engage with a diverse cast in an airborne hospital, uncover their unique stories and piece together mysteries. With real-time narratives and multiple playthroughs, each experience is a new discovery in this immersive adventure.


What we like:
  • Beautiful art and animation style
  • Unique worldbuilding
  • Excellent voice acting
  • High replayability value
  • Relaxing atmosphere
What could be improved:
  • Slow pacing
  • Repetitive dialogue
  • No manual saving
  • Flawed gameplay mechanics

  • narrative
  • wholesome
  • cozy
  • choices
  • story
  • drama
  • emotional
  • conversation
  • real-time
  • relaxing
  • adventure
  • book
  • stylized
  • historical
  • mystery

4

Doors: Paradox (2022)

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Xbox One IOS iPhone Android PC Windows Xbox Series X j IOS iPhone (IOS iPhone) Nintendo Switch

A relaxing puzzle escape game! Make your way through a variety of hand-crafted 3D dioramas, look for useful objects, find hidden clues and solve fun puzzles! Unravel this mysterious adventure about chaos, order and the surreal.


  • cozy
  • wholesome
  • relaxing
  • puzzle
  • head-scratching
  • travel
  • multiple-endings
  • point-and-click
  • time
  • mystery
  • clicker
  • atmospheric
  • hidden-object
  • linear
  • rich

5

Hidden Through Time 2 (2024)

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70
Review score
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PC Windows IOS iPhone Mac OS Xbox One Android Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch

Join Clicky on a new, enchanted adventure in Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic! Search for hidden objects scattered around hand-drawn worlds, and unlock more as you go. With both a single player campaign and an online mode where you can create your own dreamworld, the adventure never ends!


  • wholesome
  • hand-drawn
  • hidden-object
  • cute
  • colourful
  • relaxing
  • puzzle
  • customization
  • adventure
  • point-and-click
  • character
  • sandbox
  • online
  • historical
  • pick-up-and-play

6

Dordogne (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X/s Nintendo Switch Android Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox One

Immerse yourself in the heartfelt narrative of Dordogne. Embark on a vibrant journey as Mimi, reliving precious childhood memories and uncovering family secrets. Explore breathtaking hand-painted watercolor landscapes and awaken your senses to the sights, sounds, and scents of Dordogne. Collect photos, sounds, and scents to create a personalized journal that captures the essence of your adventure. Experience a unique and touching reflection of your own journey.


What we like:
  • Lovely trip into childhood
  • Beautiful graphics
  • Engaging story
  • Plenty of collectibles
  • Smooth gameplay
What could be improved:
  • No clear chapter endings
  • Lack of cultural immersion

  • wholesome
  • nature
  • narrative
  • hand-drawn
  • family-friendly
  • exploration
  • relaxing
  • story
  • colourful
  • adventure
  • visual-novel
  • funny

7

Mika and the Witch's Mountain (2025)

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PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Playstation 4

Mika and the Witch’s Mountain is a fantasy adventure about an aspiring witch who delivers packages to the townspeople of a small island. Explore every cranny and soar through the sky with your magic broom.


  • cozy
  • wholesome
  • fishing
  • relaxing
  • magic
  • simulation
  • life
  • cute
  • colourful
  • open-world
  • exploration
  • fantasy
  • nature
  • sandbox
  • story

8

Hidden Through Time: Discovery (2024)

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IOS iPhone Android Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X PC Windows Mac OS

Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery is a cozy hidden object game that has you searching for hidden objects in hand-drawn, interactive landscapes. Ignite your imagination, unleash your inner artist with the editor and share your masterpieces with the world!


  • wholesome
  • hand-drawn
  • hidden-object
  • puzzle
  • relaxing
  • point-and-click
  • character
  • cute
  • isometric
  • customization
  • sandbox
  • poop
  • editor
  • funny
  • level

9

Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic (2023)

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75
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Xbox Series X/s Mac OS Android Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch PC Windows j IOS iPhone (IOS iPhone)

Join Clicky on a new, enchanted adventure in Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic! Search for hidden objects scattered around hand-drawn worlds, and unlock more as you go. With both a single player campaign and an online mode where you can create your own dreamworld, the adventure never ends!


  • wholesome
  • hidden-object
  • point-and-click
  • character
  • sandbox
  • customization
  • hand-drawn
  • historical
  • colourful
  • cute
  • relaxing

10

Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island (2024)

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Xbox Series X Xbox One PC Windows Nintendo Switch

You’re shipwrecked on a lost mythical island. As backpacker Alex, you must befriend the forgotten gods of Greek mythology and restore their memories. Explore the dynamic island and its story sandbox to build new friendships, solve the mystery and save the gods.


  • mythology
  • emotional
  • wholesome
  • exploration
  • mystery
  • cozy
  • atmospheric
  • 3d
  • puzzle
  • adventure
  • story
  • relationship-building
  • family-friendly
  • controller-support
  • sandbox

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