- #1 Eastshade
97% matchVery Positive89% of 5,408 reviews2019
Dev: Eastshade Studios
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 17.4%, Relaxing 16.9%, Co-op 13.5%, Fantasy 10.6%, RPG 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the painterly aesthetic and the focus on peaceful exploration rather than combat-driven gameplay.
- #2 Sky: Children of the Light
96% matchVery Positive87% of 23,585 reviews2024
Dev: thatgamecompany
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 27.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 22.7%, Open World 21.8%, Multiplayer 15.2%, Fantasy 12.5%, Exploration 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly mirrors the non-verbal social interaction and atmospheric, discovery-based exploration found in Book of Travels.
- #3 Sable
96% matchVery Positive86% of 6,278 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: Choices Matter 18.2%, Open World 17.2%, Relaxing 15.5%, Hand-drawn 14.3%, Exploration 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: The emphasis on meditative traversal, unique art style, and personal discovery makes it a strong thematic match.
- #4 Journey
95% matchVery Positive94% of 37,631 reviews2020
Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.1%, Relaxing 17.2%, Co-op 16.1%, Narrative 13.6% ★, Atmospheric 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive experience for non-verbal, atmospheric, and emotionally resonant social exploration.
- #5 Wilderless
94% matchMostly Positive80% of 94 reviews2023
Dev: Protopop
Windows · Mac
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 16.1%, Relaxing 15.5%, Character Customization 13.1%, Fantasy 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: It is a pure walking simulator that focuses entirely on the freedom of exploring vast, beautiful environments without pressure.
- #6 RiME
94% matchVery Positive90% of 5,170 reviews2017
Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Grey Box
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 14.2%, Open World 12.5%, Walking Simulator 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a similar sense of wonder through its atmospheric world-building and puzzle-based exploration.
- #7 A Short Hike
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,017 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 32%, Open World 19.3%, Exploration 18.3%, Walking Simulator 17.6%, Adventure 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the cozy, low-stakes joy of wandering through a beautiful landscape at your own pace.
- #8 Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
93% matchVery Positive82% of 3,210 reviews2017
Dev: Prideful Sloth
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 32.1%, Relaxing 22.6%, Exploration 13.5%, Adventure 7.3%, Fantasy 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a relaxing, open-world experience focused on exploration and gentle interactions rather than combat.
- #9 The Collage Atlas
91% matchVery Positive94% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: John William EvelynPub: Robot House Games
Windows
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%
Why You'll Like It: The hand-drawn, artistic world provides a deeply immersive and meditative walking experience.
- #10 Wytchwood
91% matchVery Positive93% of 4,661 reviews2021
Dev: Alientrap
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: The fairytale atmosphere and focus on exploration and crafting provide a similar sense of charming, low-stress adventure.
- #11 Thousand Threads
90% matchVery Positive81% of 97 reviews2020
Dev: Seamount
Windows · Mac
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 15.4%, Open World 15.2%, Choices Matter 15.1%, Relaxing 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers an open-ended, nature-focused exploration experience that rewards curiosity.
- #12 ABZU
89% matchVery Positive93% of 27,307 reviews2016
Dev: Giant SquidPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 14.9%, Exploration 14.5%, Walking Simulator 11%, Open World 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: The focus on meditative, atmospheric exploration of a beautiful environment mirrors the tranquil nature of the seed game.
- #13 GRIS
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 94,608 reviews2018
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: Its artistic, emotional, and atmospheric journey through a stunning world aligns well with the aesthetic goals of Book of Travels.
- #14 Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure
88% matchMostly Positive75% of 464 reviews2023
Dev: Snowcastle Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 23.3%, Exploration 15.9%, Multiplayer 12%, RPG 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: The relaxing, exploration-heavy gameplay and charming art style are well-suited for fans of cozy RPGs.
- #15 Islands of Insight
87% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,197 reviews2024
Dev: Lunarch StudiosPub: Behaviour Interactive Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Seek out and solve 10,000+ puzzles at your own pace across this sublime puzzle game.
Why similar: Nonlinear 23.4%, Character Customization 14.1%, Relaxing 13.6%, Open World 13.5%, Fantasy 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: The non-linear, puzzle-focused exploration allows players to discover a vast world at their own speed.
- #16 Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition
86% matchVery Positive95% of 52,284 reviews2020
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.
Why similar: Relaxing 25.6%, Co-op 24.1%, Hand-drawn 22.3%, Exploration 12%, Atmospheric 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: While it includes management elements, the emotional depth and focus on exploration make it a great fit for fans of cozy, narrative-driven games.
- #17 Grow: Song of the Evertree
86% matchVery Positive81% of 2,549 reviews2021
Dev: Prideful SlothPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.2 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: Open World 31.4%, Exploration 17.6%, Fantasy 15.9%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Singleplayer 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a relaxing, world-building experience that encourages players to explore and nurture their surroundings.
- #18 Near-Mage
85% matchVery Positive91% of 230 reviews2025
Dev: Stuck In Attic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Attend a magic school, learn spells, and explore a folklore-rich Transylvania in this hand-crafted narrative adventure.
Why similar: Choices Matter 14.7%, Hand-drawn 13.8%, Character Customization 12.4%, Magic 12.3%, Relaxing 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: The story-rich, adventure-focused gameplay provides a similar emphasis on choice and narrative discovery.
- #19 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,995 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.8 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: Open World 47.2%, Exploration 27.4%, Adventure 14.8%, Singleplayer 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the joy of exploring nature and interacting with the environment in a peaceful, meaningful way.
- #20 The First Tree
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,806 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: Walking Simulator 33.6%, Relaxing 16.8%, Open World 13%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Exploration 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This narrative-driven exploration game shares the atmospheric and emotional weight found in the seed game.
- #21 Notes From Province
83% matchVery Positive86% of 86 reviews2022
Dev: BoxFox Studios
Windows
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 18.3%, Nonlinear 18.1%, Character Customization 14.5%, RPG 11%, Relaxing 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a grounded, singleplayer RPG experience that prioritizes exploration and adventure.
- #22 Spire Horizon
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 226 reviews2024
Dev: Mendoka
Windows
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 20.8%, Magic 13.9%, RPG 13.1%, Relaxing 11.7%, Exploration 11%
Why You'll Like It: It provides an open-world RPG experience that encourages players to explore and discover at their own pace.
- #23 Where Winds Meet
78% matchVery Positive87% of 109,074 reviews2025
Dev: Everstone StudioPub: NetEase Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 27.3% ★, Open World 15.6%, Character Customization 15.4%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Co-op 8.9%
- #24 Fe
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 918 reviews2020
Dev: ZoinkPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 17.9%, Adventure 10.2%, Singleplayer 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: The focus on nature, non-verbal communication, and atmospheric exploration creates a similar sense of mystery.
- #25 Rune Teller
81% matchMixed70% of 476 reviews2023
Dev: CODELIFE Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 21.5%, Open World 16.6%, Magic 14%, Multiplayer 11.4%, RPG 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: The focus on adventure and exploration within an open world aligns with the core loop of the seed game.
- #26 Cloud Gardens
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,290 reviews2021
Dev: Noio
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 45%
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: The atmospheric, nature-focused aesthetic provides a meditative experience centered on observation and growth.
- #27 Townscaper
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 21,498 reviews2021
Dev: Oskar StålbergPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 16.3%, Singleplayer 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: While a sandbox, its pure focus on aesthetic creation and relaxing atmosphere appeals to the same sensibilities as the seed game.
- #28 Haven
79% matchVery Positive89% of 6,009 reviews2020
Dev: The Game Bakers
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 27.6%, Open World 23.8%, RPG 15.7%, Exploration 14.6%, Atmospheric 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: The focus on character-driven storytelling and atmospheric exploration makes it a compelling choice for fans of the seed game's narrative style.
- #29 Hardland
81% matchMixed69% of 577 reviews2019
Dev: Mountain Sheep
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 27.9%, Open World 20%, Fantasy 15.5%, Exploration 11.9%, Atmospheric 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: The fantasy setting and emphasis on choices and exploration provide a classic adventure feel with a focus on player agency.
- #30 Everything
80% matchVery Positive83% of 3,845 reviews2017
Dev: David OReilly
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Be the Universe in this epic, award-winning reality simulation game - featuring thousands of playable characters, endless exploration, an extraordinary soundtrack and narration from Alan Watts.
Why similar: Relaxing 26.5%, Open World 21.6%, Walking Simulator 18.5%, Exploration 10.3%, RPG 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its philosophical approach to exploration and meditative pace offer a unique experience similar to the slow-burn nature of the seed game.
- #31 New World: Aeternum
77% matchMixed67% of 296,647 reviews2021
Dev: Amazon Game Studios
Windows
Median: 58.9 hrsMean: 196.5 hrs≥1hr: 98%
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 39.2% ★, Open World 16.1%, Walking Simulator 9.8%, Character Customization 7.1%, RPG 6.9%
- #32 Infinity Nikki
77% matchMixed56% of 9,923 reviews2025
Dev: Infold Games
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 58.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 23.2%, Co-op 22.5%, Open World 18.9%, Multiplayer 11.5%, RPG 9.4%
- #33 Pax Dei
76% matchMixed57% of 10,968 reviews2025
Dev: Mainframe Industries
Windows
Median: 16.5 hrsMean: 70.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 11.5%, Magic 11.2%, Multiplayer 7.5%
- #34 Brighter Shores
76% matchMixed68% of 9,371 reviews2024
Dev: Fen Research Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 28.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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%
- #35 Fae Farm
74% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,496 reviews2023
Dev: Phoenix LabsPub: Gambit Digital
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 24.8%, Magic 21.1%, Relaxing 18%, Multiplayer 12.4%, RPG 11.9%
- #36 Map Of Materials
75% matchVery Positive88% of 104 reviews2022
Dev: Mike Engler
Windows
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%, Magic 21.9%, Fantasy 13.7%, RPG 13%, Exploration 12.5%
- #37 Tales of Morrow
75% matchMixed47% of 94 reviews2024
Dev: GameMechanic
Windows
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 16.4%, Atmospheric 12.8%
- #38 AFK Journey
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 517 reviews2026
Dev: Farlight Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 21.4%, Magic 17.7%, Relaxing 12.6%, RPG 11.3%, Multiplayer 10.7%
- #39 Tiny Bookshop
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,001 reviews2025
Dev: neoludic gamesPub: Skystone Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 15.5%, Hand-drawn 15.4%, Choices Matter 14.4%, Character Customization 13.5%
- #40 Whisker Waters
73% matchMixed46% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: Underbite GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
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 25.7%, RPG 18.8%, Open World 17.5%, Character Customization 16.5%, Adventure 9.3%
- #41 Meadow - A Shelter Game
73% matchVery Positive89% of 5,937 reviews2016
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 21.1%, Relaxing 20.4%, Walking Simulator 17.1%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Exploration 7.7%
- #42 The Faraway Land
71% matchVery Positive84% of 101 reviews2024
Dev: FireTail
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 15.9%, Magic 14.8%, Multiplayer 10.5%, Exploration 9.3%
- #43 Cozy Caravan
68% matchVery Positive93% of 1,235 reviews2026
Dev: 5 Lives Studios
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 53.2%, Open World 23.2%, Exploration 13.6%, Character Customization 10%
- #44 Border Town
70% matchVery Positive80% of 302 reviews2025
Dev: GoHoGamesPub: 2P Games
Windows
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%
- #45 Sun Haven
70% matchVery Positive81% of 24,867 reviews2023
Dev: Pixel Sprout Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 16.6%, Magic 14.9%, Multiplayer 14.5%, RPG 10.8%
- #46 Summer in Mara
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,162 reviews2020
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Take care of your own island and sail with your boat in this cozy farming adventure! Relax and unwind exploring a tropical archipelago or harvesting your own crops while helping others. Discover the story of Summer in Mara, with farming, crafting and exploring mechanics.
Why similar: Relaxing 35.4%, Hand-drawn 28.3%, Exploration 17.5%, Fantasy 12.7%, Adventure 6%
- #47 Luma Island
69% matchVery Positive84% of 12,297 reviews2024
Dev: Feel Free Games
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 15%, Open World 12.9%, Exploration 8.9%
- #48 Disney Dreamlight Valley
68% matchVery Positive92% of 23,997 reviews2023
Dev: Gameloft
Windows
Median: 32.4 hrsMean: 114.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 24.7%, Magic 16.9%, Exploration 11.7%, Fantasy 11.5%
- #49 Mirthwood
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 2,338 reviews2024
Dev: Bad Ridge GamesPub: V Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 25.2%, RPG 24.1%, Exploration 17.3%, Singleplayer 5.3%
- #50 Realms of Magic
70% matchVery Positive81% of 990 reviews2022
Dev: Polished Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 30.3%, RPG 29.5%, Adventure 12.8%, Magic 7.5%, Character Customization 7.1%
- #51 Serin Fate
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 568 reviews2021
Dev: VethergenPub: Crytivo
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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%, Magic 17.1%, Fantasy 10%, Exploration 9.4%
- #52 Palia
67% matchVery Positive86% of 41,903 reviews2024
Dev: Singularity 6 Corporation
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 17.7%, Relaxing 16.5%, Multiplayer 15.8%, Exploration 9.8%
- #53 Lost in Paradise
73% matchMixed55% of 89 reviews2015
Dev: Elev8 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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%
- #54 Cube World
72% matchMostly Negative37% of 18,707 reviews2019
Dev: Picroma
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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%, Co-op 16.1%, Multiplayer 14.3%, RPG 11.4%, Exploration 9.2%
- #55 Night Stones
66% matchVery Positive94% of 276 reviews2024
Dev: Advance Nine
Windows · Mac
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 16.6%, Relaxing 16.5%, Character Customization 15.8%, Fantasy 11.8%
- #56 Swords 'n Magic and Stuff
67% matchVery Positive93% of 1,181 reviews2020
Dev: Kindred Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 23.8%, Multiplayer 17.8%, Fantasy 14.5%, Exploration 13%
- #57 Potion Permit
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 5,276 reviews2022
Dev: MassHive MediaPub: PQube
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Moonbury's residents need healing, and you're the best chemist around! With your trusty tools, a brewing cauldron, and a canine companion at your side, you'll need to diagnose symptoms, gather ingredients, brew potions, and cure ailments in this open-ended sim RPG.
Why similar: Character Customization 32.4%, Relaxing 31%, RPG 16.4%, Singleplayer 11.4%, Adventure 8.8%
- #58 Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator
65% matchMostly Positive78% of 419 reviews2026
Dev: To-Go GamesPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows
Begin your park ranger journey in Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator. Maintain trails, assist visitors, check permits and respond to emergencies. Explore diverse biomes and observe varied animal behaviors across a wide range of species.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 20%, Co-op 16.8%, Open World 15.4%, Character Customization 13.2%, Relaxing 9.8%
- #59 Voyagers of Nera
63% matchVery Positive85% of 2,367 reviews2025
Dev: Treehouse Games
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Voyagers of Nera is a cooperative survival-crafting game where you must survive a magical ocean world brimming with lost spirits and deadly monsters. Sail to distant islands, build beautiful villages and surf across the waves with up to 10 players.
Why similar: Co-op 24.9%, Character Customization 19.7%, Relaxing 18.4%, Multiplayer 13.1%, Exploration 10.4%