In researching this topic I found some gems.
>Everblue/2dive amongst beautiful coral and in sunken ships, learn about marine wildlife and collect treasure. Also has a VN-like overworld. Great ost.
>chibi-Robo!As a tiny robot, explore one family's home, collect items, and help the family with their issues. Very cute vibrant game, great ost.
>Giftopia(GiFTPiA)Explore an Animal crossing-like island and help the inhabitants fulfill their wishes. Also a very cute vibrant game.
>>1388672Not 6th gen but thank you for the rec. It actually shares some elements with Everblue.
>>1388797Many thanks for the recs. Love THPS. Ico and Shenmue are great recs. Shenmue in particular looks like something of a dream game to me with the large detailed and very interactive world.
The other recs do seem more focused on strife but thanks anyway..
