Games Like Book of Travels

Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.2%, Relaxing 17.2%, Co-op 16.1%, Narrative 13.7% ★, Atmospheric 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential atmospheric adventure that emphasizes wordless connection and breathtaking, meditative exploration.

A breathtaking open-world adventure awaits! Explore magical realms, restore lost light, and form wordless bonds with players worldwide. Complete quests and solve puzzles in seasonal events that celebrate kindness, discovery, and heartfelt connection.

Why similar: Character Customization 22.6%, Open World 21.9%, Multiplayer 15.2%, Fantasy 12.5%, Exploration 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the non-verbal social interaction and ethereal, exploration-heavy atmosphere of the seed game perfectly.

You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Visit cities, scale summits, unearth mysteries, and discover forgotten places!

Why similar: Open World 17.5%, Relaxing 16.9%, Co-op 13.3%, Fantasy 10.7%, RPG 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses entirely on peaceful exploration and world-building through the eyes of a traveler in a painterly, fantasy landscape.

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: Choices Matter 18.1%, Open World 17.3%, Relaxing 15.5%, Hand-drawn 14.3%, Exploration 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A meditative open-world game defined by its distinct art style and a focus on discovery rather than combat.

Wilderless is a walking/hiking/photography simulator set in a fantasy wilderness. Players can explore a beautiful, procedurally generated natural open world. Tons of options allow you to configure many aspects of the world, and you can choose your initial world seed to generate different worlds.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.2%, Open World 16.2%, Relaxing 15.5%, Character Customization 13.1%, Fantasy 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a pure, relaxing open-world experience where the primary goal is simply to explore and enjoy the scenery.

A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.

Why similar: Exploration 17.8%, Relaxing 14.3%, Atmospheric 14.1%, Open World 12.5%, Walking Simulator 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, puzzle-based adventure that relies on environmental storytelling and a hauntingly atmospheric world.

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Relaxing 31.7%, Open World 19.5%, Exploration 18.2%, Walking Simulator 17.6%, Adventure 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, cozy exploration game that encourages wandering at your own pace in a beautiful, small-scale world.

Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.

Why similar: Open World 32.1%, Exploration 30.3%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Adventure 11%, Singleplayer 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Centers on the joy of discovery and uncovering the mysteries of a handcrafted, atmospheric solar system.

Two lovers gave up everything and escaped to a lost planet to be together. Glide through a mysterious landscape, explore a fragmented world and fight against what’s trying to tear them apart in this RPG adventure about love, rebellion, and freedom.

Why similar: Choices Matter 27.5%, Open World 23.9%, RPG 15.8%, Exploration 14.6%, Atmospheric 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong focus on co-op exploration and character connection within a serene, alien landscape.

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: Open World 31.5%, Exploration 17.6%, Fantasy 15.9%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Singleplayer 12%

Why You'll Like It: Combines cozy world-building with exploration in a vibrant, magical setting that encourages a slow, relaxing pace.

Wytchwood is a crafting adventure game set in a land of gothic fables and fairytales. As the old witch of the woods, explore a strange countryside, collect magic ingredients, brew sorcerous spells, and pass judgement upon a capricious cast of characters.

Why similar: Magic 27.5%, Fantasy 15.8%, Exploration 15.3%, RPG 15.1%, Atmospheric 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, story-driven game that emphasizes exploration and investigation within a whimsical, dark-fantasy world.

Unwind and enjoy the slow life in Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, a relaxing open-world adventure game. Yonder is set in the world of Gemea. A natural island paradise with eight distinct environments ranging from tropical beaches to snow-capped summits.

Why similar: Open World 32.2%, Relaxing 22.5%, Exploration 13.5%, Adventure 7.3%, Fantasy 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, open-world adventure that removes combat entirely to focus on exploration and discovery.

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: Open World 47.2%, Exploration 27.3%, Adventure 14.9%, Singleplayer 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, nature-focused game that emphasizes exploration and gentle interaction with the environment.

The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.

Why similar: Relaxing 37.8%, Fantasy 20%, Atmospheric 18%, Adventure 13.3%, Singleplayer 11%

Why You'll Like It: A contemplative, story-rich adventure that mirrors the quiet, melancholic beauty found in the seed game.

Explore a beautiful open world where you deliver mail, find artifacts, help people out, and fend off folks you’ve wronged.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.1%, Nonlinear 15.5%, Open World 15.3%, Choices Matter 15%, Relaxing 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world exploration game that prioritizes nature and discovery in a vast, atmospheric landscape.

Attend a magic school, learn spells, and explore a folklore-rich Transylvania in this hand-crafted narrative adventure.

Why similar: Choices Matter 13.6%, Magic 13.2%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Character Customization 12.2%, Open World 10%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed, story-rich adventure that focuses on character-driven exploration and magical discovery.

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: Walking Simulator 29.5%, Relaxing 24.3%, Adventure 17.5%, Exploration 13.7%, Atmospheric 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, third-person adventure that focuses on exploration and the beauty of nature without dialogue.

From the art director of Journey®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths.

Why similar: Relaxing 36.8%, Atmospheric 14.8%, Exploration 14.4%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Open World 7%

Why You'll Like It: A meditative underwater exploration game that prioritizes visual splendor and a sense of wonder over traditional mechanics.

Dive into a deep Open World that rewards exploration. Solve clever puzzles with lateral thinking, and engage in unique, story-driven boss battles. Then take a break. Furnish your home, fish a little, and chill with your eccentric neighbors.

Why similar: Open World 18.4%, Nonlinear 18.1%, Character Customization 14.5%, RPG 11%, Relaxing 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A quiet, singleplayer exploration game that emphasizes the beauty of a solitary journey through a fantasy world.

Ikonei Island is yours to discover! Explore and gather resources. Farm the land, craft tools and gear, and build your base or a cozy home. Befriend magical creatures and fight monsters with your friends or solo!

Why similar: Relaxing 28.5%, Co-op 23.2%, Exploration 15.9%, Multiplayer 12%, RPG 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, exploration-focused simulation that encourages players to interact with the environment at their own pace.

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 24.8%, Atmospheric 22.9%, Relaxing 21.7%, Walking Simulator 12.9%, Adventure 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Uses stunning visual storytelling and a poignant soundtrack to create an atmospheric, emotional journey.

Run, climb and glide your way through a dark Nordic forest and explore its living, breathing ecosystem filled with secrets and mystical creatures. Become Fe and discover a world that you will never want to leave.

Why similar: Fantasy 30%, Action 18.7%, Atmospheric 17.8%, Adventure 10.2%, Singleplayer 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused adventure set in a moody, interconnected forest where you learn to communicate with nature.

A chill game about using plants to overgrow abandoned wasteland dioramas

Why similar: Relaxing 61.3%, Atmospheric 28.3%, Singleplayer 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, aesthetic-focused game where you watch nature reclaim a desolate world, perfect for fans of slow-paced beauty.

Whisker Waters is the ultimate RPG adventure that blends light fantasy and the art of fishing into a mesmerizing world. As a player, you'll create and play as your very own Cat character and embark on a whimsical fishing journey like never before.

Why similar: Relaxing 25.6%, RPG 18.9%, Open World 17.5%, Character Customization 16.5%, Adventure 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, casual adventure that focuses on the peaceful act of fishing and exploring a charming, magical world.

Step into an open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China. Uncover the secrets of your own identity as you rise from a humble village wanderer to the sword master of the imperial capital. Learn martial arts and build your reputation as a hero or a bringer of chaos in this free wuxia world.

Why similar: MMORPG 27.2% ★, Open World 15.9%, Character Customization 15.3%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Co-op 8.9%

Escape to the magical life of your dreams in Fae Farm, a farm sim RPG for 1-4 players. Craft, cultivate, and decorate to grow your homestead, and use spells to explore the enchanted island of Azoria!

Why similar: Co-op 24.7%, Magic 21.1%, Relaxing 18%, Multiplayer 12.4%, RPG 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, magic-infused exploration and life-sim that offers a relaxing escape into a vibrant, fantasy environment.

Instant town building toy. Place housing blocks and watch them transform, piece by piece, into idyllic ocean-side towns, pastoral gardens, or sweeping cities on the sea.

Why similar: Relaxing 42.4%, Open World 32.3%, Atmospheric 16.2%, Singleplayer 9%

Why You'll Like It: An incredibly relaxing, creative tool that focuses on the aesthetic satisfaction of building beautiful, atmospheric spaces.

Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.

Why similar: Relaxing 77.3%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Singleplayer 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A meditative, story-rich experience that tells a life story through the quiet, satisfying act of organizing belongings.

Proteus is a game about exploration and immersion in a dream-like island world where the soundtrack to your play is created by your surroundings. Played in first-person, the primary means of interaction is simply your presence in the world and how you observe it.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 44.4%, Relaxing 26.4%, Exploration 16.7%, Open World 4.4%, Atmospheric 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A pure exploration experience where the environment itself acts as a musical instrument, emphasizing the joy of wandering.

In the year 1018, an adventurer from Samarkand drifts to Hardland. Solve a mystery by delving into the different sides of this fantasy world. Hardland is a bustling kingdom filled with secrets. A kingdom that wants you to listen.

Why similar: Choices Matter 27.8%, Open World 20.1%, Fantasy 15.5%, Exploration 11.9%, Atmospheric 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy exploration game that focuses on world-building and player choice within a unique, story-rich setting.

Experience a thrilling action RPG set on the supernatural island of Aeternum. Forge your destiny on an adventure filled with danger and opportunity.

Why similar: MMORPG 39% ★, Open World 16.2%, Walking Simulator 9.8%, Character Customization 7.1%, RPG 6.9%

Embark on a cozy open-world adventure filled with vast landscape, mystical puzzles and unexpected platforming challenges. Dress up not just for style, but to unravel hidden mysteries, interact with a vibrant environment, and experience the freedom to explore at your own pace.

Why similar: Relaxing 23.1%, Co-op 22.4%, Open World 19%, Multiplayer 11.5%, RPG 9.4%

Discover a thrilling world of adventure in Spire Horizon, an RPG open world game, where you embody a skeleton protagonist, explore a visually stunning world, engage in battles against formidable enemies, and traveling in search of a beloved wife.

Why similar: Open World 20.9%, Magic 13.9%, RPG 13.1%, Relaxing 11.7%, Exploration 10.9%

Welcome to a vast, social sandbox MMO inspired by the legends of the medieval era. Here, myths are real, ghosts exist, and magic is unquestioned. Join thousands of players as you explore the land, build your home, forge your reputation, and craft your own stories. What world will you make?

Why similar: MMORPG 30.3% ★, Character Customization 12.3%, Open World 11.6%, Magic 11.3%, Multiplayer 7.5%

Brighter Shores is an all new adventure from award winning MMORPG designer Andrew Gower. It is an enchanting point-and-click style RPG with hundreds of hours of gameplay, set in a land of magic and mysteries, with a huge number of professions to try, and something new to find around every corner.

Why similar: MMORPG 34.1% ★, Trading 13.8%, Relaxing 13.3%, Open World 10.8%, Character Customization 9.3%

Become a powerful Rune Teller traveling through the open world of the Runegea. Recruit great colleagues for a fun journey, craft through a variety of items, and solve the requests of the Runegea residents. At the end of a long journey, you will find the reason for your resurrection.

Why similar: Co-op 21.4%, Open World 16.6%, Magic 14%, Multiplayer 11.4%, RPG 10.2%

Join thousands of players in a true single-world MMORPG. Carve out a cozy nook, master a player-driven economy, or band together to transform the ancient wilderness into thriving cities. From humble beginnings to legend, your choices matter - because in BitCraft, your actions shape our world.

Why similar: MMORPG 47.5% ★, Relaxing 14.7%, Open World 12.3%, Character Customization 11.9%, Exploration 7.1%

Cube World is a voxel-based action RPG with a focus on exploration. It takes place in a procedurally generated fantasy world made up entirely of cubes.

Why similar: Open World 27.1%, Co-op 16%, Multiplayer 14.3%, RPG 11.4%, Exploration 9.2%

Seek out and solve 10,000+ puzzles at your own pace across this sublime puzzle game.

Why similar: Nonlinear 23.4%, Character Customization 14%, Open World 13.6%, Relaxing 13.5%, Fantasy 7.8%

An exploration adventure on a mysterious island. Explore, gather, craft, and improve your gear. No quest markers, no hand-holding. You find your own way.

Why similar: Open World 22.1%, Magic 21.9%, Fantasy 13.7%, RPG 13%, Exploration 12.5%

Welcome to the enchanted land of Esperia! Play as the legendary mage Merlin and explore a beautifully illustrated storybook world. Outsmart your foes in strategic card battles and uncover the secrets of this world alongside other heroes.

Why similar: Open World 21.6%, Magic 17.6%, Relaxing 12.5%, RPG 11.5%, Multiplayer 10.7%

Create your tale! Build your home, fight, farm, and explore an old civilization while developing your skills and abilities in this relaxing and adventurous experience. You decide your fate!

Why similar: Relaxing 26.5%, Fantasy 17.8%, Exploration 17.5%, RPG 16.5%, Atmospheric 12.8%

Lovingly crafted with pen & ink, by one person over 4.5 years. In The Collage Atlas your presence, your gaze, your movements all matter. With these things you breathe life into this hand-drawn picture-book dream-world.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 36.2%, Hand-drawn 27.2%, Relaxing 18.4%, Exploration 8.5%, Atmospheric 4.4%

The Faraway Land is an open world survival simulator. Plunge into the relaxing atmosphere of a magical world filled with cute and dangerous creatures.

Why similar: Open World 16.4%, Relaxing 15.8%, Magic 14.8%, Multiplayer 10.5%, Exploration 9.3%

Explore a world filled with the magic of Disney as you discover rich stories and build the perfect neighborhood alongside Disney and Pixar heroes and villains in this new life-sim adventure game. Welcome to Disney Dreamlight Valley.

Why similar: Relaxing 24.7%, Character Customization 24.6%, Magic 16.9%, Exploration 11.7%, Fantasy 11.5%

Grab your backpack and climb on in, it’s time to hit the road! Head out on a gentle journey in your reliable old caravan, crafting hearty meals, running market stalls and sharing goodies with local townsfolk. Spread kindness, share, and help prepare for the annual Whizz Bang Fair!

Why similar: Trading 53%, Open World 23.3%, Exploration 13.7%, Character Customization 10%

Restore the former glory of Border Town in an open-world sandbox RPG set in a fantastical realm. Explore the world, craft tools and weapons, cultivate fields, and socialise with your neighbours while dealing with dark forces that threaten to destroy everything you have built.

Why similar: Open World 31.1%, RPG 15.8%, Relaxing 15.6%, Magic 13.8%, Fantasy 10.5%

Get ready to explore, farm, fish, mine, craft, and raise magical Lumas as you solve puzzles and embark on quests across Luma Island. Play solo, or team up with friends in 1-4 player online co-op. Choose relaxing Cozy, challenging Adventure, or epic Hero mode to match your mood and playstyle.

Why similar: Co-op 20.6%, Relaxing 17.1%, Character Customization 14.9%, Open World 12.9%, Exploration 8.9%

Embark on an enchanting journey and brave ferocious creatures in an immersive medieval fantasy world. Will you settle a new homestead to live a life of farming and trade, or pick up the sword and take up the adventurers' path?

Why similar: Character Customization 28.2%, Open World 25.3%, RPG 24.1%, Exploration 17.2%, Singleplayer 5.2%

Embark on a journey through the Old Kingdom in Realms of Magic - a sandbox RPG where you customize your character, choose your path, and immerse yourself in the fantasy world as a knight, wizard, miner, lumberjack, farmer, and more. After all, this is YOUR adventure.

Why similar: Open World 30.4%, RPG 29.5%, Adventure 12.8%, Magic 7.5%, Character Customization 7.1%

Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your home, you’ll find relaxation and joy in every corner of this vibrant, heartwarming world.

Why similar: MMORPG 27.3% ★, Co-op 17.6%, Relaxing 16.5%, Multiplayer 15.8%, Exploration 9.9%

Build your farm and relationships with townsfolk, or forge ahead on a quest of magic, monsters, and dragons. Level up through a skill tree in 8 person multiplayer, or adventure solo!

Why similar: Character Customization 19.6%, Relaxing 16.5%, Magic 15%, Multiplayer 14.5%, RPG 10.9%

Evil is afoot... Wielding your new Magic, bound into mysterious Monster-infested lands to uncover ancient relics and restore the Fate Stone. Along the way, explore the depths of every nook to find creatures, garner ingredients, train in Witchery, and craft new equipment.

Why similar: Nonlinear 27.4%, Open World 18.1%, Magic 17.1%, Fantasy 10%, Exploration 9.4%

Leave everything behind and open a tiny bookshop by the sea in this cozy narrative management game. Stock your tiny bookshop with different books and items, set up shop in scenic locations, and run your cozy second-hand bookshop while getting to know the locals.

Why similar: Trading 34.3%, Relaxing 15.6%, Hand-drawn 15.4%, Choices Matter 14.4%, Character Customization 13.5%

Explore the vast and open landscape as a wild animal. Meadow is an online fable experience that lets old and new fans of the Shelter game series come together and explore a peculiar and wondrous world together.

Why similar: Open World 21.2%, Relaxing 20.3%, Walking Simulator 17.1%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Exploration 7.6%

Immerse yourself in a lost paradise, with mystery beyond its pristine shores.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 47.2%, Exploration 14.8%, Fantasy 11.7%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Adventure 8.8%

Lugh World is an action monster-taming MMORPG set in a living, ever-evolving open world. Capture and evolve unique beings called Lughs, explore a vast world, and face epic challenges in real-time battles. Uncover secrets, forge your own path, and live the game you’ve always dreamed of!

Why similar: MMORPG 28% ★, Trading 14.4%, Character Customization 11.3%, Choices Matter 9%, Relaxing 8.8%

Grab your friends and set out for adventure in this cozy, multiplayer, open world RPG! Explore, quest and craft your way through a densely packed open world. Level up 6 different classes and buy land to build and decorate your home to settle down in this medieval fantasy world.

Why similar: Magic 30.9%, Open World 23.9%, Multiplayer 17.7%, Fantasy 14.5%, Exploration 12.9%

You awake in Mythica, a cozy island where magical stones change day to night. Explore winding paths or venture into the wilds with your trusty glider and sailboat. To return home, you must befriend quirky townsfolk, discover hidden treasures, master magic, and face enemies in clever puzzle combat.

Why similar: Magic 18.4%, Open World 16.7%, Relaxing 16.4%, Character Customization 15.7%, Fantasy 11.8%