Games Like Botany Manor

Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.

Why similar: Investigation 29.2%, Puzzle 18.6%, Relaxing 17.4%, Exploration 16.7%, Story Rich 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: Like Botany Manor, this game centers on identifying and cataloging mysterious plants through careful observation and research.

Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 14.1%, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Historical 13.1%, Puzzle 12.1%, Investigation 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: This first-person adventure emphasizes exploration and logical puzzle-solving in a beautifully crafted, narrative-driven environment.

Explore a beautiful and Enigmatic Victorian Manor with a dark secret, In this gothic horror story first person exploration puzzle game filled with fine art, secret passages and mysterious mechanical puzzles playing as the executor of the last will from the enigmatic Railroad Magnate Hadley Strange.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.4%, Puzzle 12.7%, Exploration 12.6%, Logic 12.5%, First-Person 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: You explore a grand, historical estate filled with hidden secrets and environmental puzzles that mirror the gameplay loop of Botany Manor.

A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.

Why similar: Puzzle 81.3%, First-Person 9.2%, Adventure 6.1%, Story Rich 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game features highly tactile, intricate puzzle-solving within a mysterious, atmospheric setting that rewards close inspection.

In this first-person puzzle escape room game, you are trapped in the mysterious Mystwood mansion. Explore the mansion and find hidden compartments while solving puzzles and deciphering codes to find a way out. Will you escape or linger to uncover the mansion's final secret?

Why similar: Logic 15.9%, Puzzle 14.1%, Exploration 13.1%, First-Person 12.2%, Investigation 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a cozy, puzzle-focused escape room experience set in a grand mansion that captures the same sense of discovery.

The Gardens Between is a surreal puzzle adventure that follows best friends, Arina and Frendt, as they fall into a mysterious world of beautiful garden islands. Manipulate time to solve puzzles and discover the secrets of each island.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Logic 11.7%, Linear 10.3%, Relaxing 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle game focuses on manipulating time to navigate through surreal, memory-filled islands, sharing the relaxing and thoughtful tone of Botany Manor.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 36.6%, Story Rich 19.2%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Exploration 11.9%, First-Person 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at environmental storytelling, allowing you to explore a sprawling, unique home to uncover the history of its inhabitants.

Garden Life is a relaxing gardening game in which you create your dream garden in a peaceful, colourful world. Plant and add ornaments at your own pace, transforming an overgrown forgotten plot into a flourishing community garden.

Why similar: Nature 24.8%, Relaxing 24.1%, Family Friendly 17.4%, 3D 9.4%, Colorful 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: If you enjoyed the botanical aspect of the seed game, this simulator offers a relaxing, creative experience focused on nurturing a thriving garden.

The stage is set. Imagine an old baroque manor, perhaps a hotel or a museum, somewhere in central Europe. A woman wanders in search of answers.

Why similar: Puzzle 29.2%, Exploration 18%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Stylized 13.5%, Story Rich 9%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a dense, atmospheric puzzle experience that requires careful observation and note-taking to unlock the secrets of a mysterious estate.

Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

Why similar: Investigation 24.6%, Walking Simulator 21.1%, Exploration 12.1%, Puzzle 11.5%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A pure investigation game that tasks you with exploring an abandoned town to piece together a mystery through documents and physical clues.

Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits.

Why similar: Puzzle 26.3%, First-Person 20.5%, Exploration 20.2%, Relaxing 18.1%, Colorful 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle game that challenges your perspective and spatial reasoning within a surreal, architectural environment.

Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 44.9%, Story Rich 16%, Exploration 14.4%, First-Person 14.4%, Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deeply immersive first-person experience focused on exploration, nature, and a compelling narrative unfolding through environmental interaction.

Go on a voyage of discovery following the traces of a mysterious culture. Discover diverse landscapes, investigate abandoned artifacts, and wake strange machines from their slumber.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.9%, Logic 12.9%, Puzzle 11.9%, Exploration 9.7%, First-Person 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-adventure game focuses on exploring ancient ruins and solving environmental riddles, similar to the research-heavy gameplay of the seed.

Get lost beneath the fog in The Wild Eternal, a reflective first-person exploration game. Embark on a meditative journey to heal the scars of your past. Can you escape the cycle of reincarnation?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.9%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Nature 13.8%, Exploration 9.9%, First-Person 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric exploration game that emphasizes a journey through nature and discovery, matching the relaxing pace of Botany Manor.

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 34.3%, Puzzle 18.9%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Story Rich 12.6%, Family Friendly 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This cozy game tells a story through the arrangement of objects, mirroring the quiet, satisfying process of organizing and discovering in Botany Manor.

Blackhaven is a first-person narrative game that follows Kendra Turner, a college intern at Blackhaven Hall, a historic mansion burned during the American Revolution. Working alone on a holiday, Kendra uncovers a trail of secrets and misdeeds that spans centuries and may determine her future.

Why similar: Historical 27.9%, Walking Simulator 20.3%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Exploration 10.7%, Story Rich 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A historical mystery game that tasks you with exploring a museum and using clues to uncover the truth behind local legends.

An adventure about a robot saving her home from a dark crystalline force. Set upon a biopunk space station bursting with fantastic plants and aliens.

Why similar: Puzzle 28.2%, Adventure 20.3%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Story Rich 19.3%, Exploration 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A charming point-and-click adventure that involves solving puzzles to help plants grow, sharing the botanical theme of the seed game.

Beasts of Maravilla Island is a 3D adventure game where you take on the role of a young wildlife photographer who traverses Maravilla Island's magical ecosystems to discover extraordinary creatures, learn their behaviors, and, most importantly, photograph their majesty.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.9%, Exploration 15.3%, Puzzle 14.7%, Relaxing 12.6%, Family Friendly 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: You explore a magical island to photograph and learn about unique flora and fauna, capturing the same sense of scientific wonder.

Beyond Blue is a single-player narrative adventure that takes you deep into our planet’s beating blue heart. Explore the awesome wonder and unbounded mystery that exists within the world’s ocean.

Why similar: Science 32.2%, Exploration 24.2%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Nature 11.5%, Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the exploration and scientific observation of marine life, providing a relaxing and educational experience.

Challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the world around you with an instant camera. Viewfinder is a new single player game offering gamers hours of interesting and fun experiences while uncovering the mysteries left behind.

Why similar: Puzzle 22.6%, First-Person 21%, Exploration 18%, Stylized 12%, Story Rich 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A mind-bending first-person puzzle game that uses perspective and photography to reshape the world, rewarding creative thinking.

A mutant soap opera where small-town gossip meets the supernatural. Explore the Mutazione community as Kai as she cares for her ailing grandfather. Discover magical gardens, new friends & old secrets. They can survive an apocalyptic meteor strike, but can they survive their small-town drama?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26%, Nature 15.9%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Relaxing 13.6%, Story Rich 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich, relaxing game where you explore a community and tend to a garden, emphasizing character interaction and atmospheric growth.

Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure about leaving home, set in a foldable, paper world.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 13.5%, Logic 12.9%, Linear 11.9%, Puzzle 11.5%, Family Friendly 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle game uses unique paper-folding mechanics to navigate the world, offering a clever and cozy experience.

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 46.6%, Exploration 16%, First-Person 14.7%, Story Rich 9.7%, Puzzle 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a stunning, atmospheric world where you use your powers of observation to solve a mystery through environmental clues.

Welcome to Fern Island! As Abrill, become immersed in the island’s culture, uncover its deepest secrets, and master magical trades. Overcome the challenges of the island to demonstrate your mastery of magic and become the most well known witch around!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.3%, Immersive Sim 27%, Exploration 16%, Stylized 13.9%, 3D 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines life-simulation with magical research and gardening, perfect for those who enjoy the methodical nature of Botany Manor.

Join Tara on a heartfelt journey to become a witch in Wylde Flowers. Farm by day, and cast spells by night as you craft your cottagecore life and bond with your coven. Come to know and love the fully voice acted characters of Fairhaven, as you unravel a local mystery.

Why similar: Relaxing 39.7%, Story Rich 32.2%, 3D 17.7%, Adventure 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy farming and life simulator that features a strong narrative and a female protagonist, appealing to fans of the relaxing atmosphere.

What Never Was is a short, story-driven first-person game focused on exploration and puzzle-solving about Sarah, having to shoulder the arduous task of clearing out her grandfathers attic, and soon finds that not everything about the attic is what it seems.

Why similar: Puzzle 15.6%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Story Rich 10.4%, Investigation 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A short, narrative-driven puzzle game set in an attic that captures the feeling of exploring a home filled with personal history.

Simpler Times is an experiential, interactive meditation that rewards patience and attention with poignant moments that can be replayed like a favorite song.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.9%, Exploration 17%, Relaxing 16.1%, First-Person 14.3%, Family Friendly 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, first-person experience that focuses on the quiet moments of life and memory, matching the relaxing pace of the seed game.

Be Flint, who is doing his best to keep his grandma's park up and running and make it a place for the campers to enjoy. Learn the camper's wishes and build whatever their hearts desire to attract even more quirky characters and look forward to whimsical conversations and quests.

Why similar: Nature 23.9%, Exploration 15%, Relaxing 14.2%, Family Friendly 13.2%, Puzzle 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, cozy game about exploring a park and helping visitors, focusing on a gentle, low-pressure gameplay loop.

Immerse yourself in a relaxing, minimalist and colorful adventure. Flow with Naiad across a mysterious river and interact with its fauna and flora to discover little secrets. Enjoy a wholesome experience with an original and dreamy visual style.

Why similar: Nature 18.4%, Exploration 15%, Puzzle 14.9%, Relaxing 10.4%, Family Friendly 10.1%

Stars vanished from the sky and scattered across a perfect endless wetland... Catch bugs and chat with many characters while playfully wandering through peaceful scenery. But don't lose sight of the night sky, the constellations need help!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.2%, Nature 21.6%, Relaxing 15.8%, Exploration 14.4%, First-Person 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a short, atmospheric exploration experience about catching bugs and enjoying the quiet beauty of a marshland.

One apartment, many stories: Witness turning points in the lives of the inhabitants of an apartment in Berlin over the course of a whole century.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.3%, Historical 15.4%, First-Person 10.1%, Exploration 9%, Story Rich 8.2%

Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.

Why similar: Exploration 21.3%, Female Protagonist 19.6%, Relaxing 18.1%, Nature 10.9%, Walking Simulator 8%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful exploration game that allows you to transform into a bird and fly between floating islands, emphasizing freedom and discovery.

Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.5%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Nature 13.9%, Exploration 11.6%, Relaxing 11.4%

Find your way in a world of breezy, thoughtful puzzles, along a charming journey of self-discovery.

Why similar: Nature 18.5%, Puzzle 15.3%, Exploration 12.8%, Relaxing 10.3%, Stylized 9.7%

The House of Hikmah is a fully voice-acted, narrative-driven 3D adventure game exploring grief, legacy and the search for answers after profound loss. Solve puzzles, encounter historical scholars of the Islamic Golden Age, and uncover timeless lessons in a beautifully imagined House of Wisdom.

Why similar: Historical 21%, Puzzle 13.6%, Story Rich 11.2%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Linear 10.6%

From the creator of The Stanley Parable and The Beginner’s Guide comes Wanderstop, a narrative-centric cozy game about change and tea.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.1%, Story Rich 21.3%, Colorful 20.1%, 3D 16.7%, Adventure 11.9%

Science-driven exploration adventure on prehistoric Earth with a relaxing vibe. Farming, crafting, puzzle-solving, and exploration on Prehistoric Earth, where you arrive as an alien botanist who is very good at plant research, but... can't breathe oxygen.

Why similar: Science 39.1%, Nature 23.5%, Puzzle 10.8%, First-Person 9.5%, Exploration 8.2%

Undertake your new job as a forester in a mystic and peaceful wood. Chop, gather, level up and unravel the expansive forest and its splendor at your own pace, one log at a time!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.8%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Exploration 15.4%, Relaxing 13.5%, Nature 10.6%

A woman alone in a house. A mystery and a love story. Explore the present to uncover the past, in a short story of love and loss and a life well-lived. A narrative exploration game that examines a world where memories are constantly fading and jumbled.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 43%, Exploration 19%, First-Person 13.1%, Stylized 11.7%, 3D 7.7%

Use luscious plants to turn your ordinary home into a green haven in Urban Jungle. Find the best place for each plant in your small apartment and enjoy gardening without worries. And don't forget to pet your cat!

Why similar: Relaxing 34.2%, Family Friendly 21.8%, Puzzle 21.8%, Colorful 14.9%, 3D 7.3%

Be a stone Golem and try to save Nature with the help of an adorable Fox! Reconnect ancient sources of energy in environmental puzzles. Discover secrets from a lost civilization and save animals on an emotional quest in a cozy, colorful world.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.4%, Linear 12.2%, Relaxing 10.8%, Exploration 10.6%, Family Friendly 10.2%

Explore a unique and connected world. Understand its fragile balance, uncover its deepest questions, and find more than just the answers.

Why similar: Logic 18.1%, Walking Simulator 17.7%, Puzzle 14%, First-Person 11.6%, Exploration 9.8%

Whisper of the House is a cozy game about organizing and decorating. You'll take on various tasks from the townspeople—helping them move, organize, and clean their spaces. In the process, your gentle touch might make a difference in their lives, and perhaps uncover some hidden stories...

Why similar: Relaxing 32.5%, Puzzle 25.7%, Exploration 23.8%, Story Rich 18.1%

Take a fishing trip to Jura, a remote and beautiful island. Explore, meet the locals, and catch delicious fish!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.6%, Nature 17.2%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Exploration 11.1%, Relaxing 9%

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: Nature 25.2%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Family Friendly 16.2%, Exploration 13%, Story Rich 8.8%

Search for your missing sister in this stunning first-person adventure. A thrilling story where you unravel a mystery through exploration and puzzle-solving.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.6%, Immersive Sim 19.6%, Exploration 10.7%, Puzzle 9.9%, Linear 8.8%

The August Before is a meditative narrative 3D puzzle about cleaning up, sorting out and packing up your life before moving on. Clean up and don’t forget your old belongings on your way to the new life!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.1%, Puzzle 16.3%, Relaxing 14.4%, Stylized 11%, Exploration 10.5%

Garden Trills is a cozy puzzle-platformer where you fly as an adorable sparrow through enchanting Mediterranean gardens. Help your neighbors, grow vibrant flowers, and harness their powers to reach new destinations as you flutter into the heart of Vernubiel’s gardens.

Why similar: Nature 26.7%, Relaxing 17.6%, Exploration 16%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Puzzle 10.1%

A game in which you explore surreal and beautiful forests.

Why similar: Nature 24.8%, Walking Simulator 16.6%, Exploration 13.6%, Relaxing 13.6%, Puzzle 8%

Nephise Begins tells the player what happened at the time before Nephise was an orb collector. The main setting is forest again, but this time without snow, instead a more sunny and foggy weather.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.8%, Puzzle 11.7%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Relaxing 11.3%, First-Person 10.3%

it's about walking

Why similar: Relaxing 20.8%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Puzzle 14%, Stylized 12.3%, Exploration 10.3%

Enjoy the serenity of the Amazon rainforest in this cozy short nature exploration game. As a butterfly researcher on a five-day camping trip, explore nearby tracks, take photos, meet animal friends, and journal the discoveries found along the way!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.8%, Nature 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Exploration 9.9%, Relaxing 9.3%

Every corner of this manor holds secrets. You inherit not just the estate, but scattered letters and an intricately designed puzzle. Eyepieces transcending spacetime plunge you into others' memories. Traverse 16 themed chambers, unravel nested mechanisms, until you unveil the buried past...

Why similar: Puzzle 25.5%, Logic 20.7%, First-Person 13.9%, 3D 13.9%, Linear 11%

Step onto the stage in Forgetmenots, a story-driven puzzle adventure where memories take center stage. Explore a theatrical world that unfolds like a live performance, solving puzzles in a whimsical yet bittersweet journey about loss and remembrance.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.5%, Story Rich 24.7%, Puzzle 23.5%, Relaxing 13.5%, 3D 8.9%

Experience the reversed escape room game. Solve many different types of puzzles and venture deeper and deeper into the mansion's heart. Investigate what lies behind the mysterious letter from your dearest friend.

Why similar: Logic 17.2%, Walking Simulator 17.2%, Puzzle 12.8%, Stylized 10%, Linear 9.9%

Heart of Altai is an exciting story about the adventures of blogger Arina Demidova, searching for a lost city in the Altai Republic. During the trek, she realises that her fate is closely linked to the ultimate goal of this dangerous and mysterious expedition.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.6%, Nature 14.7%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Linear 8.7%, Exploration 8.5%

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: Investigation 25%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Exploration 15%, Stylized 13.3%, Story Rich 12%

An atmospheric 2D puzzle platformer made using real photos and videos from New Zealand's native forest. Become a seed that can possess different plant creatures with unique abilities. Solve the obstacles in your way to discover the secrets of the Seedlings.

Why similar: Nature 33.2%, Relaxing 20.1%, Linear 12.8%, Exploration 11%, Puzzle 9.2%

Tiny Garden lets you grow a pocket-sized garden inside a magical toy passed down through generations. Nurture plants, trade them for furniture, and customize your space in this relaxing mix of farming, puzzles, and strategy. No scores or time limits - let your creativity bloom!

Why similar: Puzzle 19.2%, Nature 18.3%, Logic 17.1%, Family Friendly 13.7%, Colorful 10.7%

Leave home for the first time to collect memories before a mysterious cataclysm washes everything away. Ride, record, meet people, and unravel the strange world around you in this third-person meditative exploration game.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.8%, Walking Simulator 16.5%, Nature 16.1%, Relaxing 13.4%, Exploration 12.8%