- #1 Journey
97% matchVery Positive94% of 38,628 reviews2020
Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.9 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 20.5%, Relaxing 17%, Co-op 15.8%, Narrative 13.5% ★, Atmospheric 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential experience for non-verbal, cooperative exploration in a vast, beautiful, and mysterious landscape.
- #2 Sky: Children of the Light
96% matchVery Positive87% of 25,374 reviews2024
Dev: thatgamecompany
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 28.6 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: Open World 22.4%, Character Customization 22.2%, Multiplayer 15%, Fantasy 12.5%, Exploration 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features non-verbal social interaction and atmospheric exploration that mirrors the meditative spirit of Book of Travels.
- #3 Eastshade
96% matchVery Positive89% of 5,523 reviews2019
Dev: Eastshade Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 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 22.1%, Relaxing 20.6%, Fantasy 13.4%, RPG 11.8%, Exploration 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and peaceful interaction in a fantasy world where you play as a traveling painter.
- #4 Sable
95% matchVery Positive86% of 6,495 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 17.7%, Open World 17.7%, Relaxing 15.2%, Hand-drawn 14.3%, Exploration 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deeply atmospheric, non-combat exploration experience with a distinct, hand-drawn art style.
- #5 Wilderless
94% matchVery Positive80% of 96 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 25.3%, Open World 16.5%, Relaxing 15.3%, Character Customization 12.9%, Fantasy 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A pure, relaxing open-world walking simulator that emphasizes the beauty of nature and freedom of movement.
- #6 Wytchwood
94% matchVery Positive93% of 4,830 reviews2021
Dev: Alientrap
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 27.4%, Fantasy 15.8%, RPG 15.3%, Exploration 15.3%, Atmospheric 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a whimsical, story-rich exploration experience filled with crafting and investigation in a folklore-inspired setting.
- #7 A Short Hike
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,759 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.9 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: Relaxing 30.9%, Open World 20.2%, Exploration 18.3%, Walking Simulator 17.6%, Adventure 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the cozy, low-stakes joy of exploration and discovery in a beautifully stylized open environment.
- #8 Chicory: A Colorful Tale
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,003 reviews2021
Dev: Wishes Ultd.Pub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A top-down adventure game in a coloring book world full of vibrant characters. Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, make friends, and draw on anything! From creators on Wandersong + Celeste.
Why similar: RPG 37.7%, Adventure 23.9%, Relaxing 20.7%, Co-op 13.7%, Singleplayer 4%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, artistic adventure that emphasizes exploration and creative expression in a world that reacts to your presence.
- #9 Thousand Threads
92% matchVery Positive82% of 98 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 21.2%, Open World 15.6%, Nonlinear 15.5%, Choices Matter 14.8%, Relaxing 13.5%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world exploration game that allows for a high degree of freedom and discovery in a unique setting.
- #10 Where Winds Meet
90% matchVery Positive86% of 115,408 reviews2025
Dev: Everstone StudioPub: NetEase Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 33.4 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 29% ★, Open World 16.6%, Character Customization 14.5%, Multiplayer 9.4%, Co-op 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a vast, atmospheric open world that allows for deep exploration and immersion in a historical fantasy setting.
- #11 Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,991 reviews2019
Dev: Popcannibal
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.
Why similar: Relaxing 50.1%, Multiplayer 30.2%, Atmospheric 19.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the core social aspect of Book of Travels by facilitating kind, anonymous communication between players.
- #12 Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition
89% matchVery Positive95% of 53,432 reviews2020
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 16.1 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 25.3%, Co-op 24.1%, Hand-drawn 22.4%, Exploration 12.1%, Atmospheric 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, atmospheric management game that prioritizes emotional storytelling and exploration of a beautiful world.
- #13 The Last Campfire
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 20,767 reviews2021
Dev: Hello Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 37.4%, Fantasy 20.1%, Atmospheric 17.9%, Adventure 13.7%, Singleplayer 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A gentle, puzzle-filled journey through a mysterious and atmospheric world that feels like a quiet fable.
- #14 Grow: Song of the Evertree
89% matchVery Positive81% of 2,572 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: Open World 31.9%, Exploration 17.5%, Fantasy 15.8%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Singleplayer 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines world-building and exploration in a vibrant, cozy setting that encourages slow-paced discovery.
- #15 Outer Wilds
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 108,541 reviews2020
Dev: Mobius DigitalPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 32.7%, Exploration 30.1%, Atmospheric 16.3%, Adventure 11.1%, Singleplayer 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: While more puzzle-heavy, it captures the profound sense of curiosity and discovery found in the world of Braided Shore.
- #16 Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
87% matchVery Positive82% of 3,229 reviews2017
Dev: Prideful Sloth
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.3 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 32.5%, Relaxing 22.1%, Exploration 13.7%, Adventure 7.5%, Fantasy 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, open-world adventure that removes combat entirely to focus on exploration, farming, and crafting.
- #17 Haven
86% matchVery Positive88% of 6,113 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 27.1%, Open World 24.3%, RPG 16%, Exploration 14.7%, Atmospheric 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a cozy, exploration-heavy narrative that can be played in co-op, focusing on the bond between characters.
- #18 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,396 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.3 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 47.5%, Exploration 27.1%, Adventure 15.1%, Singleplayer 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, non-violent game centered on exploring a beautiful island and documenting its nature.
- #19 Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure
85% matchMostly Positive74% of 476 reviews2023
Dev: Snowcastle GamesPub: Amplified Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 28.2%, Co-op 23.1%, Exploration 16.1%, Multiplayer 11.9%, RPG 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, exploration-focused game that encourages interacting with the environment and befriending creatures.
- #20 Notes From Province
84% matchVery Positive87% of 91 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 18.6%, Nonlinear 18.1%, Character Customization 14.2%, RPG 11.2%, Relaxing 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A quiet, exploration-focused RPG that captures the feeling of wandering through a mysterious, unfolding world.
- #21 Spire Horizon
83% 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 21.1%, Magic 13.8%, RPG 13.3%, Relaxing 11.4%, Exploration 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world adventure that provides a sense of scale and exploration similar to larger RPGs.
- #22 Submerged: Hidden Depths
82% matchVery Positive90% of 875 reviews2022
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.4%, Relaxing 19.7%, Open World 18.4%, Exploration 11.7%, Atmospheric 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A non-combat exploration game set in a beautiful, flooded world that emphasizes discovery and atmosphere.
- #23 GRIS
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 96,496 reviews2018
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 24.9%, Atmospheric 22.7%, Relaxing 21.3%, Walking Simulator 13.2%, Adventure 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: An artistic, atmospheric platformer that relies on visual storytelling and exploration rather than combat.
- #24 Mirthwood
81% matchMostly Positive70% of 2,381 reviews2024
Dev: Bad Ridge GamesPub: V Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.5 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 27.6%, Open World 25.6%, RPG 24.4%, Exploration 17.2%, Singleplayer 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox RPG that emphasizes life-sim elements and exploration in a medieval fantasy setting.
- #25 FAR: Lone Sails
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 26,499 reviews2018
Dev: Okomotive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?
Why similar: Atmospheric 30.3%, Exploration 28.8%, Adventure 17.3%, Singleplayer 13.3%, Action 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A meditative, atmospheric journey across a desolate landscape that emphasizes the bond between the player and their vehicle.
- #26 Whisker Waters
81% matchMixed46% of 71 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 25.1%, RPG 19.1%, Open World 17.8%, Character Customization 16.2%, Adventure 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, adventure-filled RPG that focuses on fishing and exploration in a charming, stylized world.
- #27 Islands of Insight
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,249 reviews2024
Dev: Lunarch StudiosPub: Behaviour Interactive Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Seek out and solve 10,000+ puzzles at your own pace across this sublime puzzle game.
Why similar: Nonlinear 23.6%, Open World 13.8%, Character Customization 13.8%, Relaxing 13.3%, Fantasy 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A shared-world puzzle game that allows for peaceful, nonlinear exploration of floating islands.
- #28 Townscaper
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 21,651 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 41.9%, Open World 33.1%, Atmospheric 16.1%, Singleplayer 9%
Why You'll Like It: A purely relaxing, creative tool that captures the whimsical architectural aesthetic found in many cozy RPGs.
- #29 Cloud Gardens
79% matchVery Positive95% of 2,311 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 61.1%, Atmospheric 28.5%, Singleplayer 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, atmospheric game focused on the intersection of nature and urban decay, perfect for meditative play.
- #30 Infinity Nikki
78% matchMixed57% of 10,549 reviews2025
Dev: Infold Games
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 65.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 20.2%, Co-op 19.2%, Open World 17.4%, Character Customization 11.6%, Multiplayer 9.9%
- #31 New World: Aeternum
77% matchMixed67% of 297,329 reviews2021
Dev: Amazon Game Studios
Windows
Median: 58.8 hrsMean: 197.6 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 39.1% ★, Open World 16.4%, Walking Simulator 9.7%, RPG 7%, Character Customization 6.9%
- #32 Pax Dei
76% matchMixed57% of 11,377 reviews2025
Dev: Mainframe Industries
Windows
Median: 18.5 hrsMean: 76.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 30.4% ★, Character Customization 12%, Open World 11.8%, Magic 11.2%, Multiplayer 7.3%
- #33 RiME
77% matchVery Positive90% of 5,194 reviews2017
Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Grey Box
Windows
Median: 4.1 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 14.2%, Atmospheric 14%, Open World 12.8%, Walking Simulator 11.6%
- #34 Rune Teller
76% 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 21.1%, Open World 16.9%, Magic 14%, Multiplayer 11.1%, RPG 10.3%
- #35 Lugh World
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 608 reviews2026
Dev: LughsoftPub: GeekZ Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
A living world awaits new explorers. Capture creatures called Lughs, evolve your team, and take on epic challenges in real-time combat. In Lugh World, your adventure is shaped by the choices you make, the Lughs you encounter, and the challenges you decide to overcome in an ever-evolving world.
Why similar: MMORPG 28.5% ★, Trading 13.9%, Character Customization 11.2%, Choices Matter 8.9%, Relaxing 8.6%
- #36 Brighter Shores
74% matchMixed67% of 9,406 reviews2024
Dev: Fen Research Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 28.5 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 34.4% ★, Trading 13.3%, Relaxing 13.1%, Open World 11.1%, Character Customization 9.2%
- #37 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 22.3%, Magic 21.8%, Fantasy 13.6%, RPG 13.1%, Exploration 12.4%
- #38 Sun Haven
73% matchVery Positive80% of 25,583 reviews2023
Dev: Pixel Sprout Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 14.6 hrsMean: 31.3 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 19.3%, Relaxing 16.4%, Magic 15.1%, Multiplayer 14.3%, RPG 11.1%
- #39 Tales of Morrow
75% matchMixed46% of 96 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%, Fantasy 17.8%, Exploration 17.6%, RPG 16.7%, Atmospheric 12.7%
- #40 Luma Island
71% matchVery Positive84% of 12,744 reviews2024
Dev: Feel Free Games
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 20.4%, Relaxing 16.8%, Character Customization 14.8%, Open World 13.2%, RPG 9.1%
- #41 AFK Journey
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 841 reviews2026
Dev: Farlight Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 36.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 21.7%, Magic 17.4%, RPG 12%, Relaxing 11.9%, Multiplayer 10.9%
- #42 The Faraway Land
72% matchVery Positive84% of 104 reviews2024
Dev: FireTail
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 16.7%, Relaxing 15.5%, Magic 14.8%, Multiplayer 10.3%, Exploration 9.3%
- #43 Eastward
70% matchVery Positive84% of 16,630 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…
Why similar: Relaxing 30.4%, RPG 21.3%, Atmospheric 17.2%, Adventure 12.3%, Singleplayer 9.8%
- #44 Disney Dreamlight Valley
68% matchVery Positive92% of 24,933 reviews2023
Dev: Gameloft
Windows
Median: 32.4 hrsMean: 118.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Relax in a cozy world filled with the magic of Disney and Pixar! Discover rich stories and build the perfect Valley alongside more than 50 heroes and villains in this life-sim adventure game.
Why similar: Character Customization 24.6%, Relaxing 24.5%, Magic 17%, Exploration 11.8%, Fantasy 11.5%
- #45 Cozy Caravan
67% matchVery Positive94% of 1,450 reviews2026
Dev: 5 Lives Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 51.5%, Open World 24.4%, Exploration 14.1%, Character Customization 10%
- #46 Fae Farm
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,598 reviews2023
Dev: Phoenix LabsPub: Gambit Digital
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 24.6%, Magic 21.3%, Relaxing 17.9%, Multiplayer 12.2%, RPG 12.2%
- #47 Hardland
72% matchMixed69% of 577 reviews2019
Dev: Mountain Sheep
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.0 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 27.3%, Open World 20.5%, Fantasy 15.5%, Exploration 12%, Atmospheric 10.8%
- #48 Border Town
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 308 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 31.5%, RPG 15.9%, Relaxing 15.2%, Magic 13.7%, Fantasy 10.4%
- #49 Lost in Paradise
73% matchMixed56% of 91 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 47.1%, Exploration 14.7%, Fantasy 11.7%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Adventure 9%
- #50 The Collage Atlas
69% matchVery Positive95% of 55 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 36.4%, Hand-drawn 27.2%, Relaxing 18%, Exploration 8.5%, Atmospheric 4.3%
- #51 Cube World
73% matchMostly Negative37% of 18,738 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 27.5%, Co-op 15.7%, Multiplayer 14%, RPG 11.6%, Exploration 9.2%
- #52 Palia
67% matchVery Positive86% of 44,545 reviews2024
Dev: Singularity 6 Corporation
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 26.6 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 28.1% ★, Co-op 17.4%, Relaxing 16.1%, Multiplayer 15.5%, Exploration 9.9%
- #53 Serin Fate
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 576 reviews2021
Dev: Vethergen
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.9 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 27.3%, Open World 18.2%, Magic 17%, Fantasy 9.9%, Exploration 9.4%
- #54 Realms of Magic
69% matchVery Positive81% of 1,005 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 30.5%, RPG 29.5%, Adventure 13%, Magic 7.4%, Action 7.1%
- #55 玄中记
66% matchVery Positive89% of 63 reviews2026
Dev: 听春雨网络科技有限公司Pub: HANGZHOU XUANZHEN
Windows
An Eastern fantasy cel-shaded MMORPG inspired by ancient mythology, set in the open Xuanzhong world. Explore a massive hand-painted map, capture & breed beasts, build your home, trade freely, join guild battles—embark on an immersive Xianxia adventure!
Why similar: MMORPG 42% ★, Co-op 17%, Open World 13.5%, RPG 9.8%, Exploration 6.4%
- #56 Meadow - A Shelter Game
68% matchVery Positive89% of 5,943 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 21.6%, Relaxing 19.9%, Walking Simulator 17.2%, Multiplayer 11.5%, Exploration 7.7%
- #57 Voyagers of Nera
65% matchVery Positive85% of 2,647 reviews2025
Dev: Treehouse Games
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 24.8%, Character Customization 19.6%, Relaxing 18.2%, Multiplayer 13%, Exploration 10.6%
- #58 Potion Permit
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 5,463 reviews2022
Dev: MassHive MediaPub: PQube
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 13.2 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 32.1%, Relaxing 30.6%, RPG 16.8%, Singleplayer 11.3%, Adventure 9.2%
- #59 Swords 'n Magic and Stuff
67% matchVery Positive93% of 1,195 reviews2020
Dev: Kindred Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.1 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 24.3%, Multiplayer 17.4%, Fantasy 14.5%, Exploration 13%
