Under Leaves similar games & best alternatives

Under Leaves

Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android, iOS • 2017

Should you play it?

Journey into the forest, the jungle or the depths of the deep blue sea. Find chestnuts for the pigs, a caterpillar for the crocodile or a starfish one, two three. A color-filled hidden object game from the world of animals.

What works
  • Beautiful watercolor art style
  • Soothing ambient music and nature sounds
  • Relaxing and calming gameplay
  • Randomized object placement for replayability
  • Family and child-friendly
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Lack of volume or settings menu
  • Some levels can be frustratingly difficult
  • No story or narrative depth
  • Not suitable for colorblind players

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Hidden Cats in London

  • Mushroom Cats 2

  • FIND ALL 4: Magic

  • House Builder

  • Boxes: Lost Fragments

  • Hidden Cats in Paris

  • 100 hidden turtles

  • Frankenstein: Master of Death

  • An Arcade Full of Cats
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Hidden Cats in London

  • Mushroom Cats 2

  • Hidden Cats in Paris
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Relaxation

    I and Me
  • Escapism

    FIND ALL
  • Autonomy

    Backrooms Rec.

Similarity map

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Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

Under Leaves: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Creativity, Expression.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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    "Players freely explore multiple screens per level and choose when to use hints or zoom, allowing personal control over pacing and approach."

  • Competence

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    "The game offers increasing difficulty levels with challenging hidden object placements requiring skillful observation and patience."

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  • Competition

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    "No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on personal progress and relaxation."

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    "Players often replay to find collectibles and enjoy movement mechanics; short length limits extended habitual play but encourages multiple sessions."

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  • Creativity

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    "Players interact with predefined scenes and objects with minimal customization or creation."

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  • Domination

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    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative or competitive dominance absent."

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  • Escapism

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    "Relaxing, stress-relieving gameplay with calming music and charming visuals provides escape from real life."

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    "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and relaxation without external pressure or obligation."

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    "Encourages exploration and discovery of new areas and secrets, though gameplay mechanics remain consistent."

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  • Exploration

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    "Players explore multiple screens and environments to find items and clues."

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  • Expression

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  • Fantasy

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  • Growth

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  • Health

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  • Intimacy

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  • Relaxation

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  • Sensation

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  • Story

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  • Strategy

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  • Thrill

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  • Survival

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