- #1 Astride
97% matchMixed53% of 498 reviews2023
Dev: Raidho Games
Windows
Explore Astride, a horse game set in a Scandinavian-inspired environment.
Why similar: Horses 94.7% ★, 3D 2%, Third Person 1.1%, Adventure 1%, Singleplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly realistic riding experience that mirrors the technical focus of the seed game.
- #2 The Ranch of Rivershine
96% matchVery Positive94% of 2,247 reviews2025
Dev: Cozy Bee Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Saddle up and build your own horse ranch! Raise foals, care for your horses and train them as you explore the countryside. Participate in cross country competitions and become your town's champion! Befriend the villagers who'll help you on your adventure at the Ranch of Rivershine!
Why similar: Horses 79.6% ★, Nature 10%, Stylized 4.2%, Colorful 2.8%, 3D 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the bond between horse and rider through exploration and meaningful progression.
- #3 Horse Tales: Emerald Valley Ranch
96% matchMixed62% of 965 reviews2022
Dev: Aesir InteractivePub: Microids
Windows
Set off on a captivating horseback adventure and discover the mysteries of Emerald Valley!
Why similar: Horses 69.2% ★, Sports 15.6%, Exploration 6.4%, 3D 3.7%, Colorful 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a narrative-driven open-world experience centered on restoring a ranch and exploring nature.
- #4 Unbridled: That Horse Game
94% matchVery Positive86% of 513 reviews2025
Dev: Mind Evotion Games
Windows
Unbridled: That Horse Game is the ultimate horse simulator, giving you the freedom to follow your own dreams and create your own unique story. Experience the freedom of riding, the challenges of horse sports, and the joy of breeding horses - all in a stunning virtual world.
Why similar: Horses 75.7% ★, Nature 10.4%, Exploration 5.2%, 3D 3.3%, Third Person 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: Prioritizes realistic movement and physics, making it a strong match for players seeking authentic riding mechanics.
- #5 Windstorm: Start of a Great Friendship
95% matchMostly Positive73% of 171 reviews2017
Dev: Aesir InteractivePub: Mindscape
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Discover the fascinating story of Mika, a girl known as a horse whisperer, as she tries to befriend the black stallion called Windstorm.
Why similar: Horses 58.3% ★, Nature 13.1%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Atmospheric 4.7%, Exploration 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the atmospheric, story-focused nature of horse-riding adventures in a beautiful setting.
- #6 Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition
94% matchVery Positive92% of 5,191 reviews2020
Dev: PikPok
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
With stunning, realistic horses, an in-depth breeding system, and a range of exciting game modes, Rival Stars Horse Racing offers horse fans the ultimate racing and riding experience. Take the reins and become an equestrian legend!
Why similar: Horses 66.4% ★, Nature 16.1%, Sports 12.6%, 3D 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers high-quality horse animation and riding mechanics that appeal to enthusiasts of realistic equestrian sports.
- #7 Herdling
93% matchVery Positive94% of 936 reviews2025
Dev: OkomotivePub: Panic
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.
Why similar: Nature 26.5%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Stylized 14.4%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Exploration 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, nature-focused exploration game that shares the emotional and artistic tone of the seed title.
- #8 The Legend of Khiimori
92% matchVery Positive87% of 1,969 reviews2026
Dev: Aesir InteractivePub: Mindscape
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Take on the role of a brave courier rider in The Legend of Khiimori! Bond with your horse and tame the open wilds of 13th century Mongolia. Breed and train horses with specialized abilities to explore every aspect of this diverse and fascinating landscape.
Why similar: Horses 64% ★, Nature 15.1%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Exploration 4.8%, 3D 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features historical exploration and nature-focused gameplay that aligns with the seed game's equestrian themes.
- #9 Gaucho and the Grassland
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 524 reviews2025
Dev: Epopeia Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
LIVE like a LATIN COWBOY as you EXPLORE, HELP others, and bring HARMONY between HUMANS and MYSTICAL BEINGS in a RELAXING COZY ADVENTURE.
Why similar: Horses 68.4% ★, Nature 11.5%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Exploration 5.3%, Colorful 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines cozy simulation with an atmospheric, nature-focused world that feels very similar to the seed game's vibe.
- #10 Sable
91% matchVery Positive86% of 6,348 reviews2021
Dev: ShedworksPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.5%, Stylized 20.6%, Atmospheric 19.3%, Exploration 15.1%, Singleplayer 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: While not about horses, its stylized art and focus on meditative exploration perfectly mirror the atmospheric nature of the seed game.
- #11 Spirit of the North
90% matchVery Positive84% of 6,465 reviews2020
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spirit of the North is a single-player 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. Play as an ordinary red fox whose story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox.
Why similar: Exploration 27.6%, Adventure 24.8%, Atmospheric 21.5%, 3D 8.1%, Singleplayer 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, nature-focused adventure that emphasizes the bond between the player and an animal companion.
- #12 Firewatch
89% matchVery Positive91% of 98,260 reviews2016
Dev: Campo SantoPub: Panic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.
Why similar: Atmospheric 29.4%, Mystery 26.2%, Exploration 16.3%, Adventure 8.8%, Singleplayer 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in narrative-driven exploration and atmospheric storytelling set within a stunning natural environment.
- #13 A Short Hike
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,321 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Why similar: Nature 41.9%, Exploration 23.9%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Adventure 8%, Singleplayer 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the cozy, nature-focused exploration and sense of discovery found in the seed game.
- #14 My Horse: Bonded Spirits
89% matchMixed46% of 166 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Build a bond with your horse and gain its trust. Develop yours and the horse’s skills. Discover the surrounding open world. Complete tasks and take part in competitions. Rebuild a run-down stud farm!
Why similar: Horses 85.2% ★, Female Protagonist 5.7%, Atmospheric 5.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%, Adventure 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the emotional connection and bond between the player and their horse in an open-world setting.
- #15 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,137 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution.
Why similar: Nature 41%, Female Protagonist 26.6%, Exploration 11%, 3D 6.5%, Colorful 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A heartwarming, nature-focused exploration game that emphasizes the beauty of the outdoors.
- #16 Horse Club Adventures
87% matchVery Positive84% of 119 reviews2021
Dev: Wild River Games GmbH
Windows
Horse Club Adventures carries you off to the wonderful world that revolves around the Lakeside Riding Stable. Together with Hannah, Sarah, Lisa, Sofia and their horses, you experience lots of thrilling adventures!
Why similar: Horses 92% ★, Adventure 5.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a lighthearted, story-driven exploration experience centered on horse riding.
- #17 Let's Ride! Silver Buckle Stables
85% matchVery Positive96% of 114 reviews2022
Dev: Coresoft Inc.Pub: Cosmi Valusoft
Windows
Let’s Ride! Silver Buckle Stables challenges you to become the best horse rider you can be. Aim for the blue ribbon in barrel racing and agility, while taking care of prize horses in your very own stables.
Why similar: Horses 75.2% ★, Sports 15.9%, Female Protagonist 6.7%, Third Person 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style equestrian simulation that focuses on the fundamentals of horse care and riding.
- #18 Hobby Horse: First Ride
83% matchVery Positive89% of 72 reviews2026
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Time to RIDE! Create your first Hobby Horse and overcome basic obstacle courses! Win trophies, develop skills and discover the world of hobby horsing - jump on a hobby horse and conquer the horse world!
Why similar: Horses 73.3% ★, Sports 13%, Atmospheric 5.4%, Colorful 3.7%, Adventure 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, stylized riding game that captures the simple joy of horse interaction.
- #19 Lucinda Green's Equestrian Challenge
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: IR Gurus Interactive Pty Ltd.Pub: Strategy First
Windows
Create the perfect horse, who will be your partner in practice & competition. Care for your horse as you feed, groom & train to perfect your skills.
Why similar: Horses 63.7% ★, Sports 22%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, 3D 2.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the technical aspects of equestrian sports, appealing to those who enjoy the seed game's riding mechanics.
- #20 My Little Riding Champion
86% matchMixed50% of 92 reviews2018
Dev: Caipirinha GamesPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Your horse. Your passion. Get ready to fulfil your dreams at a gallop. Choose your favourite horse, take care of it, train it and win medals for your club!
Why similar: Horses 88% ★, Adventure 9.8%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: Blends RPG elements with horse riding to create a narrative-focused equestrian adventure.
- #21 Tobiano
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 78 reviews2026
Dev: Ida MeyerPub: Kanel Studios
Windows · Mac
Tobiano is a sport horse simulator with realistic genetics, management, and riding. Shop for horses and train them through the levels to succeed at shows or sell for profit. Breed horses with unique personalities and conformation. Grow your facility to add stables, farm feed, or craft tack.
Why similar: Horses 76.3% ★, Sports 12.4%, Nature 10.1%, Third Person 0.9%, Indie 0.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines casual management with equestrian sports for a relaxed, horse-focused experience.
- #22 DreamWorks Spirit Lucky's Big Adventure
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 52 reviews2021
Dev: AHEARTFULOFGAMESPub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Explore the wild frontier with Lucky’s faithful mustang, Spirit, and best friends, Abigail and Pru. Where will friendship, and a mysterious treasure map lead you?
Why similar: Horses 74.7% ★, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Exploration 6.1%, 3D 3.4%, Singleplayer 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A family-friendly, exploration-heavy game that captures the spirit of horse-riding adventures.
- #23 Shelter 2
82% matchVery Positive85% of 4,312 reviews2015
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
As a powerful Lynx, you will make your way through vast open landscapes. In the harsh tundra, you will raise and strengthen your cubs by mastering your skills for hunting prey. Do everything you can to prepare your little ones for the vicious entities dwelling in the wilderness.
Why similar: Nature 30%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Exploration 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, nature-focused simulation that emphasizes the bond and survival of animals in the wild.
- #24 Unicorn Tails
81% matchVery Positive95% of 137 reviews2020
Dev: RavenFist Studios LLC
Windows
Explore Unicorn Tails, a game filled with wonder, whimsy, and mystery where you can create your own unicorn, interact with unicorns and other creatures, solve puzzles, explore deep lore, and live in a fantasy world.
Why similar: Adventure 41.1%, Exploration 32.5%, Singleplayer 14.1%, Indie 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features exploration and adventure in a stylized world that shares the indie charm of the seed game.
- #25 Horse Farm Simulator
80% matchMixed68% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: Glow Egg Games
Windows
Manage your own horse farm; feed and take care of your horses, and interact with your customers. Enjoy riding horses, participate in races, or experience farming by planting crops in your fields. Additionally, run your café to earn income and expand your farm.
Why similar: Horses 83.9% ★, Nature 10.6%, 3D 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%, First-Person 1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a management-focused experience that allows players to engage with horses in a natural setting.
- #26 Sound of Horses
78% matchVery Positive95% of 281 reviews2025
Dev: Vanilla Sky Productions AB
Windows
Sound of Horses is a story-driven horseback adventure. Begin your journey in the peaceful Homeland and uncover a world of hidden truths and distant echoes of something greater. Create your own rider and horse, explore an open world on horseback, and start your adventure.
Why similar: Horses 71.1% ★, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Atmospheric 4.9%, 3D 3.8%, Linear 3.3%
- #27 Grow: Song of the Evertree
78% matchVery Positive81% of 2,556 reviews2021
Dev: Prideful SlothPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements.
Why similar: Nature 38.2%, Atmospheric 15.6%, Exploration 14.4%, Colorful 10.4%, Singleplayer 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a beautiful, nature-focused world with exploration and management elements that feel very cozy.
- #28 The First Tree
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,820 reviews2017
Dev: David Wehle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A beautiful, 3rd-person exploration game centered around two parallel stories: a fox trying to find her missing family, and a son reconnecting with his estranged father in Alaska. Uncover artifacts from the son's life as he becomes intertwined in the fox’s journey towards The First Tree.
Why similar: Nature 26.5%, Atmospheric 25%, Exploration 14.4%, Mystery 8.9%, Colorful 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional, atmospheric narrative experience centered on nature and animal perspectives.
- #29 Riding Out
81% matchMostly Negative36% of 176 reviews2016
Dev: UnexEvo
Windows
Riding Out is a new RPG (role play game) in a world in which everything revolves about horses! Explore the beautiful open world on the back of your horse, together with your friends. Experience exciting quests, build your own stable and create you own jumping courses, dressage competitions and race tracks.
Why similar: Horses 100% ★
Why You'll Like It: Offers an open-world experience with RPG elements that focuses on horse riding and exploration.
- #30 Wildlife Park 2 - Horses
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 84 reviews2014
Dev: b-alive gmbh
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Horsesimulation with 16 breeds of horses and varied missions.
Why similar: Horses 83.3% ★, Female Protagonist 7.5%, Atmospheric 5.5%, Adventure 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation-heavy title that allows for deep engagement with horse care and nature management.
- #31 The Unicorn Princess
77% matchMixed65% of 108 reviews2019
Dev: Caipirinha GamesPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Explore the world on horseback and help the inhabitants of your village. Befriend Unica the unicorn and try to save the Dream World by completing all your missions!
Why similar: Horses 71% ★, Sports 16.7%, Female Protagonist 6%, Atmospheric 2.7%, Adventure 2.7%
- #32 My Riding Stables: Life with Horses
77% matchVery Positive88% of 281 reviews2014
Dev: SproingPub: familyplay
Windows
The Riding Stables at Mill Creek are mere ruins, but you are about to change that: stables, riding hall and guesthouse are being renovated and guests will happily pay for their stay...
Why similar: Horses 78.3% ★, Sports 12.1%, Female Protagonist 7.6%, Adventure 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #33 My Horse: Bonded Spirits - Prologue
75% matchMixed58% of 223 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 33%
The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version. Build a bond with your horse and gain its trust. Develop yours and the horse’s skills. Discover the surrounding open world. Complete tasks and take part in competitions. Rebuild a run-down stud farm!
Why similar: Horses 89% ★, Atmospheric 5.9%, Adventure 2.6%, Female Protagonist 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #34 Pro Show Jumping
75% matchVery Positive83% of 57 reviews2024
Dev: PSJ Studios
Windows
Experience the world of professional show jumping with this simulation-based game! Ride through realistic jumping courses with a variety of horses, refine your eye for strides, design your very own courses and share them with friends.
Why similar: Horses 74.5% ★, Sports 19%, 3D 3%, Third Person 1.4%, First-Person 1.1%
- #35 Windstorm: An Unexpected Arrival
76% matchMixed69% of 93 reviews2019
Dev: Aesir InteractivePub: Mindscape
Windows
In the official game based on the movie ’Windstorm: Ari’s Arrival’, experience the story of Ari as she arrives in the Alpine area and quickly befriends Windstorm. Together they will go on exciting horse riding adventures and discover the true meaning of friendship!
Why similar: Horses 58.5% ★, Nature 14.1%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Exploration 4%, Atmospheric 3.5%
- #36 Equinox: Homecoming
71% matchVery Positive81% of 1,244 reviews2026
Dev: Blue Scarab Entertainment
Windows
Saddle up with friends and investigate a dark mystery, where each trail leads to wonder and intrigue. A string of events has set the idyllic island on edge. Discover the truth behind your mother’s disappearance and a local's sudden death. For fans of horses, murder mysteries, and cozy exploration!
Why similar: Horses 74.4% ★, Female Protagonist 11%, Mystery 8.1%, Exploration 5.4%, Adventure 1.1%
- #37 Horse Riding Tales
76% matchMixed59% of 570 reviews2019
Dev: Foxie GamesPub: App Business Ventures LLC
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
The horse riding game of your dreams is finally here. Online adventures await!
Why similar: Horses 97.3% ★, Adventure 2.7%
- #38 MareQuest: An Interactive Tail
72% matchVery Positive98% of 382 reviews2023
Dev: ElectroKaplosion LLC
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A terrible darkness threatens a world of overwhelmingly adorable mares. Can a new cute mare with amnesia save the world or will she lose more than her memories along the way?
Why similar: Horses 72.2% ★, Interactive Fiction 19%, Colorful 5.3%, Adventure 3.5%
- #39 Horse Racing Manager
71% matchVery Positive87% of 174 reviews2025
Dev: Sheep Meadow Road Games
Windows · Mac
Manage your own horse racing stables, breed and train future champions. Compete across diverse tracks, balance finances, manage staff, and expand your reach in the world of horse racing. Turn ambition into legacy, one choice at a time.
Why similar: Horses 84.3% ★, Sports 15.2%, Indie 0.5%
- #40 Unbridled: Horse Designer
73% matchVery Positive86% of 139 reviews2023
Dev: Mind Evotion Games
Windows
You have the power to craft your ideal equine companion from head to hoof. From choosing coat colors and intricate markings to styling majestic manes and tails, the Horse Designer offers a myriad of options to bring your unique vision to life.
Why similar: Horses 97.8% ★, Singleplayer 1.8%, Indie 0.4%
- #41 Horse Riding Classic
71% matchVery Positive98% of 104 reviews2026
Dev: Juice Cube
Windows
Experience the classic majesty of soaring through the skies on Horseback. Collect over 99 Apples hidden throughout a Handcrafted 3-Dimensional World, push technology to its limit and Breed the Ultimate Horse, and destroy The Glue Factory and Save Horse Kind.
Why similar: Horses 79.1% ★, Exploration 6.9%, Colorful 4.8%, 3D 4.4%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #42 Filly Astray
73% matchVery Positive86% of 152 reviews2023
Dev: Bit Assembly
Windows
A platforming adventure game with a new take on combos, dare you adventure into the world of Filly Astray and face the monsters and mayhem within?!
Why similar: Horses 92.9% ★, Female Protagonist 6.1%, Singleplayer 1%
- #43 Umamusume: Pretty Derby
67% matchVery Positive94% of 57,645 reviews2025
Dev: Cygames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 78.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Umamusume: Pretty Derby, winner of Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025, is ready to race! Scout featured trainees and supporters as you navigate the immersive sports life simulation through the game's in-depth training system and top-of-the-line 3D graphics!
Why similar: Horses 79.8% ★, Sports 11.4%, Female Protagonist 5.8%, 3D 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #44 MareDare
72% matchVery Positive85% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: Rakan Haddad Software
Windows
Play as the berry loving mare, Merry Berry, and collect all the berries while avoiding nasty spikes!
Why similar: Horses 71.4% ★, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Linear 4.6%, 3D 3.9%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #45 Horsey Game
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,594 reviews2026
Dev: Captain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Collect Horses. Breed Horses. Race Horses. Genetically Modify Horses. Create a Horse paradise or just get rich!
Why similar: Horses 78.1% ★, Nature 15.4%, Colorful 5.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%, Indie 0.1%
- #46 MareQuest
70% matchVery Positive97% of 439 reviews2022
Dev: ElectroKaplosion LLC
Windows
MareQuest! A profound experience including Mare customization, procedurally generated mares, rng mare dialogue, and accurate mare friendship simulation! What more could you possibly want?
Why similar: Horses 78.9% ★, Exploration 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Adventure 4.1%
- #47 Riding Star - Horse Championship!
74% matchMixed68% of 121 reviews2014
Dev: SproingPub: familyplay
Windows
Ride like a world champion! Breathtaking action, challenges in show jumping, dressage and cross country riding are waiting for your talent.
Why similar: Horses 72.2% ★, Sports 16.9%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%, Third Person 1.1%
- #48 Heart Of Altai
70% matchVery Positive82% of 72 reviews2025
Dev: Antelus Games
Windows
Heart of Altai is an exciting story about the adventures of blogger Arina Demidova, searching for a lost city in the Altai Republic. During the trek, she realises that her fate is closely linked to the ultimate goal of this dangerous and mysterious expedition.
Why similar: Nature 32.8%, Female Protagonist 22%, Mystery 10.7%, Exploration 9.8%, Atmospheric 9.6%
- #49 My Riding Stables: Your Horse world
74% matchMixed63% of 62 reviews2014
Dev: Radon Labs GmbHPub: familyplay
Windows
You always wanted to run your own estate, decide yourself about the look of your stable and look after your own horses? With this PC game your dream comes true.
Why similar: Horses 81.2% ★, Sports 11.2%, Female Protagonist 7.5%
- #50 Jivana
69% matchVery Positive91% of 709 reviews2022
Dev: Team JivanaPub: Rubika Supinfogame
Windows
Jivana is a story-driven adventure game. Embody Aelis, a water priestess who uses her powers to open the path for her community, forced to flee after the appearance of a huge cataclysm. Explore the enchanting landscapes of Jivana, use your ability to manipulate water and lead your people to safety.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.8%, Nature 14.8%, Stylized 11.8%, Exploration 10.3%, Atmospheric 7.4%
- #51 Ertugrul of Ulukayin
67% matchVery Positive84% of 473 reviews2025
Dev: Tekden Studio
Windows
Become a medieval warrior in this action-adventure game. Discover traditional myths and fight for your tribe. Mount your horse, sharpen your weapons and explore an ancient semi-open world.
Why similar: Nature 29.2%, Female Protagonist 21.8%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Exploration 9.1%, Linear 6.6%
- #52 My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery
68% matchMixed69% of 194 reviews2024
Dev: Drakhar StudiosPub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Take friendship to new heights and tame the chaotic magic that’s turning the world upside down, in a mystery adventure for one or two ponies!
Why similar: Horses 75.7% ★, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Exploration 5.2%, 3D 3.1%, Adventure 2.6%
- #53 Nancy Drew®: The Secret of Shadow Ranch
70% matchVery Positive88% of 213 reviews2017
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows
Take a Wild Ride into Terror and Trickery to Rein in a Ghostly Secret!
Why similar: Horses 63.2% ★, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Mystery 9.6%, Exploration 5.5%, Atmospheric 5.3%
- #54 Skybound
66% matchVery Positive91% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: Half Home GamesPub: DADIU
Windows
Skybound is a 3D exploration platformer focused on fun, fluid movement mechanics, parkour and environmental puzzle solving.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.5%, Stylized 14.5%, Exploration 14.2%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Mystery 11.1%
- #55 Farmland Realm
69% matchMixed60% of 96 reviews2022
Dev: Leakage Games
Windows
The little farm is waiting for you to turn into a Farmland Realm!
Why similar: Horses 54.3% ★, Nature 17.9%, Stylized 7.2%, Exploration 4.9%, 3D 4%
- #56 Open Roads
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 347 reviews2024
Dev: Open Roads TeamPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Long-lost family secrets. Hints of a hidden fortune. And miles to go before they sleep. Tess Devine’s relationship with her mom has never been easy, but they’re about to set out together on a journey into the past that they’ll never forget.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.6%, Stylized 14.8%, Exploration 13.4%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Mystery 8.3%
- #57 7Groves
68% matchMixed67% of 59 reviews2024
Dev: RainySundayAfternoon
Windows · Mac · Linux
A game in which you explore surreal and beautiful forests.
Why similar: Nature 41.9%, Atmospheric 18.3%, Exploration 11.9%, Stylized 9.7%, Adventure 5.9%
- #58 Cowboy Life Simulator
63% matchVery Positive90% of 1,207 reviews2025
Dev: Odd QubitPub: RockGame S.A.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
“Cowboy Life Simulator” is an immersive and relaxing ranching sim where you step into the boots of a failed businessman starting fresh on the frontier. Buy your first goat, meet the locals, explore vibrant lands, and build your dream ranch in a world full of stories and adventure!
Why similar: Exploration 43.9%, 3D 25.9%, Singleplayer 16.6%, First-Person 13.5%
- #59 Pocket Stables
66% matchVery Positive92% of 201 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Manage a ranch while training your racehorses to race for a Triple Crown.
Why similar: Horses 75.7% ★, Sports 23.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%, Indie 0.3%
