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ARIDA: Backland's Awakening. A story of survival and adventure in the brazilian backlands. Face the drought to explore the more arid regions, gather resources and discover clues about the fate of the young Cícera.

Reviews: Very Positive — 88% — of 792 reviews
Released: 2019-08-15
Developer: Aoca Game Lab
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Median playtime: 3.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 91%

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    Why similar: Nature 20.3%, Collectathon 15.7%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Family Friendly 12.2%, Cartoony 8.2%

  2. #2 Arid
    96% matchVery Positive87% of 1,964 reviews2021
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    Why similar: Nature 22.6%, Survival 17.8%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Inventory Management 14%, Exploration 11.5%

  3. #3 Shelter
    96% matchVery Positive85% of 3,721 reviews2013
    Dev: Might and Delight
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    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    Why similar: Nature 18.8%, Emotional 14.9%, Survival 11.5%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Family Friendly 10.3%

  4. #4 Submerged
    95% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,855 reviews2015
    Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Submerged is a third-person combat-free game in which you explore a mysterious flooded city and discover the beauty of desolation in vast outdoor environments. You take on the role of Miku, a young girl who has brought her wounded brother to the city in their small fishing boat.

    Why similar: Nature 24.1%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Family Friendly 14.5%, Exploration 13.2%, Third Person 12.2%

  5. #5 Albatroz
    94% matchMostly Positive70% of 88 reviews2024
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    Windows

    Albatroz is a backpacking adventure RPG that will take you through majestic landscapes in search of your lost sibling. A tale about knowing when to let go and start over.

    Why similar: Nature 28%, Survival 19.3%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Exploration 14.6%, Third Person 9.2%

  6. #6 Herdling
    93% matchVery Positive94% of 1,040 reviews2025
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    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%

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    Why similar: Emotional 17.7%, Nature 17.5%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Stylized 8.7%, Exploration 8.6%

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    94% matchVery Positive88% of 5,188 reviews2019
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    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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  8. #8 Ankora: Lost Days
    92% matchMostly Positive75% of 177 reviews2022
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    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    Discover the wild planet Ankora and explore freely around this mysterious world full of promise and danger. Craft different tools, build structures and terraform yourself a new home in this cute-as-heck survival game.

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    91% matchVery Positive85% of 724 reviews2021
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    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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  10. #10 Jivana
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    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.

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  11. #11 Wavetale
    89% matchVery Positive89% of 2,876 reviews2022
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    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Surf the waters of a submerged city! Unravel the past, save the islanders from mysterious sea monsters and discover secrets hidden under the surface.

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  12. #12 Summer in Mara
    90% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,203 reviews2020
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    Windows
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  13. #13 Rita
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    89% matchVery Positive96% of 82 reviews2023
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  15. #15 Gaucho and the Grassland
    87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 547 reviews2025
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    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    74% matchVery Positive86% of 6,495 reviews2021
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    73% matchVery Positive93% of 991 reviews2020
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    75% matchMostly Positive80% of 353 reviews2017
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    76% matchMixed69% of 93 reviews2019
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    75% matchMixed58% of 205 reviews2016
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    A 3D-2D adventure where you travel a 3D world and explore 2D dungeons inside of its characters' bodies and minds! In an unforgettable, surreal story, travel the world, meet whimsical denizens, and save the world from the dangerous Nano Dust.

    Why similar: Emotional 21.5%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Exploration 12.7%, Story Rich 12.3%, Third Person 12.2%

  56. #56 NAIRI: Rising Tide
    67% matchVery Positive100% of 69 reviews2024
    Dev: HomeBearStudio
    Windows

    A hand-drawn adventure blending visual novel storytelling with point-and-click puzzles. Explore the corrupt oasis city of Shirin as an apocalyptic prophecy looms. Meet unforgettable characters, craft solutions with your Tool Belt, and unravel intricate puzzle-dungeons.

    Why similar: Emotional 32.3%, Female Protagonist 24.7%, Story Rich 16.8%, Exploration 15.7%, Adventure 7.6%

  57. #57 Teacup
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,202 reviews2021
    Dev: Smarto ClubPub: Whitethorn Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Teacup is a short and wholesome narrative adventure game with a focus on exploration and non-linear progression. Help a small and shy frog on her journey to find the ingredients she needs for her tea party!

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.9%, Exploration 19.2%, Story Rich 17.9%, Family Friendly 17.6%, Adventure 6.5%

  58. #58 Iridio
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 109 reviews2026
    Dev: KR Games
    Windows

    Seized by criminals, the island designated for your research needs your help. Join Yatziri and the Wazhari tribe to liberate their hostages, explore hidden secrets, craft essential items and weapons, and strategically use fire and water in challenging puzzles and life-or-death battles for survival.

    Why similar: Nature 24.7%, Inventory Management 22.9%, Survival 18.3%, Exploration 13.9%, Adventure 9.1%

  59. #59 Cobble: The Stone Forager
    65% matchVery Positive98% of 150 reviews2025
    Dev: Twenty LensesPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

    Gather resources and explore to help lost settlers build a new home in this relaxing, foraging RPG.

    Why similar: Nature 48.1%, Exploration 21.4%, Family Friendly 15.5%, Casual 8.2%, Adventure 5.5%

  60. #60 Back to Hearth
    64% matchVery Positive98% of 364 reviews2025
    Dev: Podoba InteractivePub: Marevo Collective
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Step into a quiet, abandoned Ukrainian village, left empty after the Calamity. In this short, meditative, and melancholic journey, you’ll rekindle the hearths of deserted homes, restoring warmth and hope to the families who once lived here.

    Why similar: Exploration 32.8%, Female Protagonist 22.8%, Adventure 12.4%, 3D 11.9%, Casual 10.5%

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