11 Games That Feel Like Living in a Studio Ghibli Scene
The soft light filtering through trees, the gentle rustle of wind, the strange creatures that feel both magical and familiar, it’s a world that feels alive, cozy, and just a little enchanted. While we can’t live in a Ghibli movie (yet), these games come beautifully close.
From peaceful villages and floating spirits to quiet moments of wonder, these 11 titles capture that same dreamlike charm and quiet emotional depth.
Spiritfarer
A bittersweet journey of ferrying spirits to the afterlife. It’s tender, magical, and full of the kind of small moments Ghibli films live in.
Dordogne
Soft watercolor visuals and a child’s emotional journey through rural France—it’s nostalgia in playable form.
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The Last Campfire
A quiet, heartfelt puzzle adventure about finding hope. The world feels small and big all at once, like something straight out of Spirited Away.
Eastshade
Play as a traveling painter capturing the world’s serene beauty. No combat—just curiosity, kindness, and breathtaking scenery.
Tchia
Explore a tropical archipelago filled with music, spirits, and soul-jumping magic. It’s joyful and rich with culture, like a warm folktale.
The Garden Path
A slow life sim with a dreamy, overgrown aesthetic. You tend to a quiet garden and talk with plantfolk who feel pulled from a Ghibli forest.
A Short Hike
A small bird on a personal adventure through the mountains. Every step feels filled with light, wind, and the joy of being alive.
Unpacking
The story unfolds through everyday objects, like a quiet Ghibli moment where meaning hides in the mundane.
Luna’s Fishing Garden
You rebuild a floating island paradise for cute spirits by catching fish and planting trees. It’s soothing and magical in equal parts.
Witchbrook
Still in development, but this witchy life sim from Chucklefish looks like Kiki’s Delivery Service brought to life. All charm and potential.
Season: A Letter to the Future
You bike through a world at the edge of change, recording its people, sights, and sounds. Melancholic and magical in all the right ways.
