Games Like Beyond The Lens

A calm, dreamlike exploration experience set in a procedurally generated world where shifting landscapes and quiet structures emerge from the haze.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.9%, Surreal 13.8%, Nature 12.8%, Procedural Generation 11.9%, Open World 10.4%

The Web is a first person pure walking simulator. A surreal journey. Explore an interconnected web of environments. Discover strange places and meet odd characters.

Why similar: Surreal 18.6%, Walking Simulator 18.2%, Nature 17.2%, Abstract 11.5%, Psychedelic 8.5%

Take a break and relax! No rush – enjoy the journey and soak in the sights. Capture stunning photos across millions of unique islands in this tranquil walking simulator.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16%, Nature 15.9%, Surreal 13.5%, Procedural Generation 11.9%, Abstract 10.8%

You’ve just arrived on this island to visit The Exhibition. Explore this place, its architecture, and its space. There’s no real goal, just your desire to explore and discover what lies behind these walls. If you get lost, stay calm, you’re still alone.

Why similar: Open World 16.2%, Walking Simulator 15%, Surreal 11.6%, Exploration 11%, Abstract 10.9%

Embark on a surreal exploration of a digital island. Explore a silent virtual world and discover never-before-seen moments of transformation and hidden paths.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.1%, Surreal 20.1%, Abstract 11.7%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Open World 7.9%

project_Structure_01 is first-person exploration game focusing on atmosphere and exploration of surreal liminal spaces that feature brutalist architecture.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.5%, Surreal 21.4%, Exploration 10.7%, Abstract 10.5%, First-Person 10.4%

Take a break from action-packed franchises and brain teasers. Slowly explore a procedural world of beauty and scan mysterious Treasures and Creatures. Gentle adversity and frequent milestones keep you engaged while you get lost in a pathless paradise.

Why similar: Nature 17.7%, Walking Simulator 17.1%, Surreal 16.4%, Procedural Generation 12.2%, Psychedelic 7.8%

A relaxing game where you can remove alien plants to restore the forest. No quests or enemies, just relaxing. You can also change the weather if you prefer rain. Alternatively, you can also just walk around in nature in a peaceful forest.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.9%, Nature 15.6%, Simulation 12.2%, Exploration 10.4%, Open World 9.1%

The goal of the game is to find your favourite room in the catacombs.

Why similar: Surreal 22.2%, Abstract 18.7%, Psychedelic 13.2%, Procedural Generation 9.7%, Exploration 9.3%

Uncover secrets, experience history, solve puzzles and understand one another. Immerse yourself and explore a surreal and colorful world in this short, first-person adventure.

Why similar: Surreal 25.5%, Walking Simulator 20%, Abstract 16.2%, Exploration 9%, Psychedelic 7.8%

A serene first person exploration game in a surreal, organic world that reacts to your presence. Journey through a psychedelically colorful ecosystem of flourishing flora, rambling waterfalls, burgeoning mountains, glowing monoliths and graceful creatures. A 1-3 hour escape from work, anxiety and stress.

Why similar: Nature 28.2%, Surreal 20.7%, Walking Simulator 19.7%, Exploration 7.7%, Casual 7.4%

Ready for a wild trip of psychedelic sights and sounds? 0°N 0°W is a chill, first-person walking sim for everyone, where each run is a fresh adventure!

Why similar: Surreal 19.3%, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Open World 12.4%, Abstract 10.8%, Psychedelic 8.9%

A short first-person horror game, exploring the mysterious DMT realm. Roam infinitely repeating worlds while escaping from malevolent entities. Can you find your way back home?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.7%, Surreal 17.4%, Open World 12.1%, Psychedelic 9.5%, Exploration 7.9%

Three AI Lifeforms used to live here, thinking and dreaming about their existence. Three AI Lifeforms went on into a higher reality and left everything behind. Three AI Lifeforms stories are left to unfold… Can you understand and unravel their past? Their AI Stories? Made by Emir Akyazi

Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 26.8%, Surreal 18.6%, Walking Simulator 16%, Abstract 12.2%, Psychedelic 9.3%

Loverowind is a very short experience about the wind of spring.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.9%, Nature 11.9%, Exploration 11.1%, Surreal 10.3%, Casual 8.7%

Embark on a procedural liminal journey filled with eerie, unfriendly faces. Walk, explore, and descend to the first floor to escape. No monsters will chase you, but they can watch and appear when you aren't looking. This can evoke a fear of an endless labyrinth and create a sense of anxiety.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.3%, Surreal 21%, Procedural Generation 11.2%, Realistic 9.2%, Exploration 8.2%

Set off on a calm and beautiful adventure exploring a vast mystical island in search of the lost Manaliths. Walk, climb, swim, and glide through valleys, woods, caverns, and coves discovering the island's secrets as you go.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 32%, Surreal 29.5%, Exploration 12.9%, Open World 9.6%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Small Island is an upcoming first-person exploration game where you have to escape the small mysterious Island you find yourself on. The game consists mainly in exploring the secret rooms and areas you'll find inside of it.

Why similar: Abstract 19.7%, Walking Simulator 19.3%, Surreal 18.1%, Exploration 10.4%, First-Person 7.5%

NaissanceE is an obscure and magical first person exploration game, a philosophical trip and an artistic experience. The adventure takes place in a primitive mysterious structure and the game mainly consists to explore and feel the deep and strong ambiance of this atemporal world.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.6%, Abstract 21.2%, Surreal 19.7%, Exploration 14.4%, First-Person 8.7%

She continues to dream. A first-person dream simulator where you explore a corner of a dream.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.8%, Surreal 28.3%, Abstract 22.9%, First-Person 6.3%, Minimalist 4.8%

Endless subway rides, void probes, cosmic gardens and the fate of a planet, fiction.colors is a series of short atmospheric experiences to explore at leisure.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.5%, Abstract 15.6%, Nature 13.2%, Surreal 8.7%, Exploration 8.6%

Find your way out of BABBDI. A short, first person exploration experience.

Why similar: Surreal 25.5%, Walking Simulator 24%, Exploration 14%, Open World 12.4%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Explore an avant-garde cubist dream, stimulate your visual senses and immerse yourself in a surreal TRIP. A visually tantalizing open world artware that culminates the player to relax and enjoy a safe enviroment for them to explore at their own pace. There are no objectives, no rules, just art.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.7%, Surreal 15%, Abstract 14%, Open World 8.6%, Psychedelic 7.8%

I'm 71. I spent forty years in cubicles building software by hand. This is my memoir, and I built it with AI. Earn AI powers, slap refusal demons, play a real slot machine, generate a spaceport on a city lawn, and face the men who designed everything and were protective of their status.

Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 47.3%, Walking Simulator 24%, Exploration 9.5%, Casual 7.6%, First-Person 6.7%

African Safari simulator. Go on a walking safari in a 4000 acre nature reserve. Score points by spotting mammals, try not to get killed by dangerous animals.

Why similar: Nature 30.4%, Open World 18.7%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, First-Person 9.8%, Casual 7.6%

Step into the heart of the Amazon rainforest and uncover the secrets behind Saci: The Cursed Hunt - an upcoming survival horror game rooted in Brazilian folklore.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.7%, Artificial Intelligence 17%, Nature 16.2%, Open World 13.2%, Procedural Generation 13.2%

OPEN THE DOOR TO WIN! Question your sanity in this first person exploration and puzzle game. Discover a place where anything you can dream of might just be a door away from you. Go on. Open the door. It's as simple as that!

Why similar: Surreal 21.1%, Walking Simulator 20.6%, Exploration 9.9%, Procedural Generation 9.8%, Psychedelic 8.9%

Moaisland is a humorous and surreal, first-person, retro-styled, point-and-click adventure game starring the mysterious Moai statues of Rapa Nui (Easter Island).

Why similar: Surreal 20%, Abstract 16.9%, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Psychedelic 8.7%, First-Person 7.6%

Go foraging in a vast forest. Strap on your utility belt and head out to explore, photograph, journal, and pick your finds. Sell them at Forager’s Finds to unlock perks and upgrades. A relaxed mushroom picker simulator with many species to discover and document — if you take the time to look.

Why similar: Nature 24.7%, Walking Simulator 22.5%, Exploration 12.7%, Open World 11%, First-Person 7.2%

The Elision Effect is a short surreal puzzle game. The last person finds themselves in an empty office. The place seems off, like it shouldn’t exist. Not knowing what made everyone abandon these liminal spaces, they look for an exit.

Why similar: Surreal 21.9%, Walking Simulator 20%, Abstract 13%, Exploration 8.1%, First-Person 7.3%

The Charity Shop is an atmospheric, surreal puzzle game where you use your camera to capture the essence of a life lived. To this end, you have been delivered to The Charity Shop, a place where people donate unwanted belongings—each carrying an imprint of the time they once shared.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 30%, Surreal 23.7%, Abstract 14.6%, First-Person 10.6%, Exploration 9.2%

Go to the forest to collect as many mushrooms as possible! Will you be able to fill your basket to the brim? Develop your attentiveness, explore new places and discover new types of mushrooms.

Why similar: Nature 25.4%, Walking Simulator 19.5%, Simulation 12.8%, First-Person 10.9%, Open World 9.8%

HIKE & CAMP Step into the still trails of this stylized nature game. Walk down the pathways until you find the perfect spot to set down your camping. Place the tent, light up the fire and let the relaxation begin! Sounds of nature, the landscapes and the views will guide you to a peace of mind.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.4%, Open World 17.6%, Exploration 13.4%, Nature 12.4%, Atmospheric 8.8%

Anandala is a virtual reality art experience where you explore a vast labyrinth of ever-changing, psychoactive abstract art and interact with curious and expressive artificial-life creatures.

Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 24%, Surreal 16.3%, Abstract 14.6%, Open World 10.2%, Psychedelic 8.8%

Sorrow Asylum 3 is a looping horror game, a mix of an abandoned asylum and your mind's prison.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.8%, Surreal 19%, Abstract 14.4%, Exploration 9.3%, First-Person 8.2%

The wilderness awaits. The map is your only guide. A realistic navigation simulator that captures the essence of the sport of orienteering. Dropped into a procedurally generated forest with only a compass and a topographic map, your goal is simple: find the fastest route between control points.

Why similar: Nature 21%, Procedural Generation 17.4%, Open World 13.7%, Simulation 11.2%, Walking Simulator 9.2%

Experience the majestic Jungfrau summit in this short walking simulator.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.3%, Nature 15.2%, Exploration 10.6%, Realistic 9.2%, First-Person 9.1%

Atuel is an award-winning surrealist documentary game in which you explore beautiful, dreamlike landscapes inspired by the topography and wildlife of the Atuel River Valley in Argentina.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.5%, Nature 18.4%, Surreal 18%, Abstract 12.9%, Psychedelic 7.6%

ENDO is a whimsical adventure fueled by spontaneous interaction. Push, pull and shake your way through 10 unique psychedelic worlds, accompanied by original art, music and sound.

Why similar: Surreal 21.5%, Nature 19.5%, Abstract 13.2%, Psychedelic 9.6%, Exploration 7.7%

Embark on a ridiculous hunt for your runaway wiener across sprawling hand-drawn worlds, sling poop, trigger explosive power-ups, uncover silly secrets, and climb the leaderboards to prove you’re the ultimate wiener wrangler.

Why similar: Nature 20.4%, Walking Simulator 19.6%, Open World 11.7%, Procedural Generation 11.6%, Exploration 9.3%

Explore this set of 4 distinct short experimental games and experience impossible worlds filled with audiovisual and narrative contradictions.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.4%, Surreal 18.1%, Abstract 13.9%, Exploration 9.8%, First-Person 7.4%

Project 13: Taxidermy Trails, a Walking Simulator set in a mesmerizing Taxidermy Museum. In this immersive experience, you assume the role of an kidnapped Probant forced to find a way to escape. Complete all 13 Walks to get out of this Nightmare.

Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 36.8%, Nature 15%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Simulation 10.4%, First-Person 8.9%

You were hired as a ranger into National park. Your job? Taking care of Suntop Lookout. However once you get there, ceiling trapdoor is blasted open, showing continuation of Suntop Lookout. Will you enter?

Why similar: Nature 23.3%, Walking Simulator 21.9%, Surreal 19%, Exploration 11.1%, First-Person 8.6%

MirrorMoon EP is a game about mystery and exploration set in outer space. These space travels begin on a red planet and its unique moon and extend across galaxies. The single player part of MirrorMoon EP blends adventure and exploration with navigation-based puzzle solving.

Why similar: Abstract 20.2%, Walking Simulator 14.8%, Surreal 13%, Open World 11.3%, Exploration 11.3%

a small dream explorer.

Why similar: Surreal 23.2%, Walking Simulator 22.8%, Nature 19.5%, Exploration 9.8%, Atmospheric 7%

Two games in one! - Prove you are not human by completing 9 impossible challenges. - Explore various scenes directly inspired by a poem, solving a few riddles along the way.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.5%, Surreal 19.5%, Abstract 14.7%, Exploration 13.3%, First-Person 9.1%

Somnara is a psychological dream experience focused on atmosphere and exploration. No monsters, no jumpscares, just strange environments that shift, distort, and feel increasingly wrong.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.9%, Abstract 21.7%, Surreal 15.4%, Exploration 12.4%, First-Person 7.9%

Explore multiple worlds in first-person, composing views and transforming them into living jigsaw puzzles.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.2%, Surreal 18.6%, Abstract 14.4%, Exploration 9.7%, First-Person 9.6%

Sounds of Nature. It is supposed to take you to your favorite place that will relax you and recharge your batteries. You have 20 different scenes at your disposal. There is no interaction or rush in this game. Enjoy very realistic graphics created on Unreal Engine 5.

Why similar: Nature 30.9%, Walking Simulator 15.7%, Open World 12.5%, Exploration 10.2%, Simulation 8.8%

Wander through bright liminal spaces shaped by distant summer memories. Ride a childhood scooter, reveal hidden paths with Dream Vision, and capture surreal moments with your camera. No combat—just calm exploration.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.6%, Surreal 26.1%, Exploration 12.7%, Atmospheric 8.7%, First-Person 8.5%

A game in which you explore surreal and beautiful forests.

Why similar: Nature 31.6%, Walking Simulator 15.8%, Surreal 13.8%, Exploration 12.5%, Atmospheric 10.9%

Dream Voyage is an Indie Story rich Walking simulator focused on the exploration of introspective surreal levels in the dream world of a 10 years old blind child who's looking for the memories of their late mother. Dream Voyage's hudless experience will immerse you in this emotive searching.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 37.1%, Surreal 28.6%, Exploration 13.9%, First-Person 10.2%, Atmospheric 4.6%

Through the lens of a VHS camera, explore endless liminal spaces where something feels deeply wrong. Build the story yourself through scattered clues, environmental details, and fragments of something left behind.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 27%, Surreal 12.3%, Exploration 11.2%, Realistic 9.8%, First-Person 9.3%

Immerse yourself in the depths of addiction and explore the surreal world of XYLOMETAZOLINE.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.6%, Surreal 21.3%, Abstract 13.5%, Psychedelic 8.1%, Exploration 8%

Altitude's Toll is a short walking simulator mystery set in Himalayas. Deliver packages as sherpa and uncover possibly the biggest Himalayan secret in history.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.1%, Nature 22.1%, Open World 14.9%, Exploration 10.3%, First-Person 8%

Plantiquarian is a First-Person 3D Exploration and Puzzle Game, in which you can collect a myriad of mysterious and magical plants - each with their own quirks and abilities! Consult your trusty Encyclopedia to first find, and then figure out how to uproot each specimen.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.9%, Nature 25.9%, Exploration 15.9%, First-Person 7.4%, Atmospheric 6.5%

A game for the ones we lost on the way. Memento Mori is a surreal walking simulator that combines a minimalistic art style and a show don't tell story, focused on dealing with loss.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.6%, Surreal 28.5%, Abstract 16.7%, Minimalist 7.7%, First-Person 5.7%

Step into a surreal city of the old future. Explore environments shaped by the soul of early 2000s design. Slow down inside a world built to be remembered.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.9%, Nature 18.7%, Surreal 14.3%, Exploration 11.8%, First-Person 6.8%

Welcome to the Shark Tunnel. Please remain on the walkway and do not tap the glass. Irregularities have been reported. If you observe one, exit the way you came. If you do not, continue forward.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.8%, Exploration 15.2%, First-Person 11.8%, Surreal 11%, Simulation 8.9%

You have found yourself in a space that reminds you of nothing, and everything. A space of rooms, that are both comfortingly familiar, yet strangely unknown. A space of quiet and loneliness. You have found the BACK*SPACE. You aren't sure if you are alone. You aren't sure if you want to leave.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.6%, Surreal 13.1%, Simulation 12.1%, Exploration 10.8%, Casual 8.5%