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%, Puzzle 18.8%, Relaxing 17.3%, Exploration 16.8%, Story Rich 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: You manage a plant shop, identify strange flora, and solve botanical mysteries using clues and a reference book.

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 14.2%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Historical 13%, Puzzle 12.2%, Investigation 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same first-person perspective, gorgeous atmospheric exploration, and clever environmental puzzle-solving.

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 25.5%, Puzzle 12.8%, Exploration 12.7%, Logic 12.4%, First-Person 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep estate exploration and intricate puzzle boxes reminiscent of investigating a historical 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 27.7%, Walking Simulator 20.4%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Exploration 10.8%, Story Rich 10%

Why You'll Like It: A historical exploration game focused on uncovering deep narrative secrets within a detailed, real-world setting.

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 19.1%, Female Protagonist 12%, Logic 11.7%, Linear 10.3%, Puzzle 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal puzzle adventure centered around manipulating time to navigate nostalgic, symbolic environments.

Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.8%, Investigation 15.3%, Puzzle 12.6%, Exploration 10%, First-Person 9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic first-person puzzle adventure island focused on deep environmental observation and logical deduction.

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 21.3%, Exploration 12.2%, Puzzle 11.6%, Story Rich 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes the same investigative satisfaction of combing through an abandoned location to piece together a compelling narrative from clues.

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.6%, Female Protagonist 15%, Nature 13.9%, Exploration 11.6%, Relaxing 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing exploration game focused on uncovering the history of a sunken world without combat or pressure.

Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Built from the ground up to play in 2D & VR, explore Myst in a whole new dimension! Journey to the Ages, unravel puzzles, and be a part of the surrealistic adventure that will become your own.

Why similar: Puzzle 29%, Exploration 25.8%, First-Person 15%, Story Rich 10.5%, Adventure 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: The grandfather of atmospheric, first-person puzzle exploration where reading and observing the environment are essential.

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 26.1%, Nature 15.9%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Relaxing 13.4%, Story Rich 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven game that heavily features gardening and interacting with a cast of characters in a rich, relaxing world.

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: Nature 22.1%, Relaxing 15.4%, Exploration 15.3%, First-Person 13.6%, Story Rich 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A peaceful, first-person exploration game where you interact with locals and uncover the rich history of a beautiful island.

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 13.6%, Logic 12.9%, Linear 11.9%, Puzzle 11.5%, Family Friendly 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down puzzle adventure featuring clever spatial mechanics and a cozy, story-driven journey.

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 43.2%, Exploration 19.1%, First-Person 13%, Stylized 11.5%, 3D 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A short, poignant walking simulator focusing on exploration and piecing together a person's life through domestic objects.

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 28.1%, Adventure 20.4%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Story Rich 19.2%, Exploration 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, botanical-themed point-and-click adventure with beautiful art and gentle puzzles.

Enter The House of Da Vinci, a new must-try 3D puzzle adventure game. Solve mechanical puzzles, discover hidden objects, escape from rooms and dive into the authentic atmosphere of the Renaissance. Use all your wits to find out what's behind your master's disappearance.

Why similar: Historical 21.6%, Puzzle 20.2%, Exploration 16.4%, Linear 10%, Investigation 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A mechanical puzzle adventure filled with historical touches, secret compartments, and clever deduction.

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 22.1%, Exploration 17.1%, Relaxing 16%, First-Person 14.2%, Family Friendly 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, first-person interactive experience about packing up a room and reminiscing through comforting environmental puzzles.

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 22%, Logic 12.9%, Puzzle 11.9%, Exploration 9.8%, First-Person 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A non-verbal puzzle exploration game where you decipher the technology and history of an ancient civilization.

Firmament is a new puzzle-adventure game by the legendary game studio behind the best-selling games Myst and Riven. Featuring deep storytelling and world-building, discover the story of this seemingly abandoned world as you explore and unlock the mysteries of 3 unique Realms… and beyond!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.6%, Puzzle 16.5%, Exploration 15.1%, Story Rich 11.2%, Investigation 11%

Why You'll Like It: A serene, atmospheric puzzle-exploration game from the creators of Myst that encourages careful observation of strange machinery and environments.

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 31.8%, Exploration 24.1%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Nature 11.9%, Story Rich 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: An educational yet deeply relaxing exploration game focused on discovering and cataloging marine life.

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 23%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Nature 13.8%, Exploration 10%, First-Person 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A meditative exploration game centered around nature, discovery, and uncovering atmospheric lore.

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 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Story Rich 10.4%, Investigation 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused, first-person puzzle adventure set in a cozy, mysterious grandfather's workshop.

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 25.1%, Relaxing 23.9%, Family Friendly 17.5%, 3D 9.3%, Colorful 9%

Why You'll Like It: Directly taps into the satisfying relaxation of nurturing and growing plants in a peaceful setting.

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 20.1%, Exploration 15.4%, Puzzle 14.8%, Relaxing 12.5%, Family Friendly 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant exploration game where you discover and photograph unique flora and fauna in a magical ecosystem.

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 17.8%, Puzzle 14.1%, First-Person 11.5%, Exploration 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person logic puzzle game that challenges your deductive reasoning in clean, deliberate spaces.

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 28.6%, Immersive Sim 26.9%, Exploration 16.1%, Stylized 13.7%, 3D 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A magical adventure game heavy on gathering ingredients, studying nature, and mastering plant cultivation.

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 33.8%, Puzzle 22.1%, Family Friendly 21.8%, Colorful 15%, 3D 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing simulation game focused on decorating spaces and nurturing indoor greenery.

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 26.9%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Exploration 15.4%, Relaxing 13.3%, Nature 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, atmospheric exploration title centered on gentle discovery and a rich sense of place.

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.7%, Nature 17.2%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Exploration 11.1%, Relaxing 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A gentle nature exploration game emphasizing collection and discovery in a peaceful island environment.

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 23.6%, Linear 12.2%, Exploration 10.7%, Relaxing 10.7%, Family Friendly 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A peaceful walking simulator focused on interacting with nature and restoring the environment.

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 10.2%, Family Friendly 10.1%

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 29.9%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Puzzle 11.7%, Relaxing 11.1%, First-Person 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A quiet, atmospheric exploration walking simulator driven by light puzzle elements and environmental storytelling.

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 22.4%, Historical 15.4%, First-Person 10%, Exploration 9%, Story Rich 8.3%

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 30.2%, Story Rich 21.2%, Colorful 20%, 3D 16.5%, Adventure 12.1%

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

Why similar: Nature 18.6%, Puzzle 15.4%, Exploration 12.9%, Relaxing 10.1%, Stylized 9.5%

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 13.7%, Story Rich 11.3%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Linear 10.6%

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%, Nature 23.6%, Puzzle 10.8%, First-Person 9.5%, Exploration 8.2%

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 16%, Puzzle 14.3%, Exploration 13.2%, First-Person 12.1%, Investigation 11.7%

Rivage is an immersive sci-fi puzzle adventure set aboard the A.R.E.S. space station trapped in a space phenomenon. Wake up as Miranda, forced to explore, solve intricate puzzles to unravel the fate of your missing crew.

Why similar: Science 19%, Walking Simulator 16.5%, Investigation 12.5%, Logic 11.6%, Female Protagonist 10.2%

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 29.3%, Exploration 18.1%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Stylized 13.2%, Story Rich 9%

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 32.2%, Puzzle 25.8%, Exploration 23.9%, Story Rich 18.1%

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 20.7%, Immersive Sim 19.5%, Exploration 10.7%, Puzzle 10%, 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 22.3%, Puzzle 16.4%, Relaxing 14.2%, Stylized 10.8%, Exploration 10.6%

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 26.6%, First-Person 20.4%, Exploration 20.2%, Relaxing 17.8%, Colorful 10.6%

A game in which you explore surreal and beautiful forests.

Why similar: Nature 24.8%, Walking Simulator 16.7%, Exploration 13.7%, Relaxing 13.4%, Puzzle 8%

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 20.9%, Nature 13.4%, Female Protagonist 13%, Exploration 9.9%, Relaxing 9.2%

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: Walking Simulator 17.3%, Logic 17.2%, Puzzle 12.9%, Linear 9.9%, Exploration 9.9%

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Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.6%, Relaxing 20.5%, Puzzle 14%, Stylized 12.1%, Exploration 10.6%

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 26.8%, Relaxing 17.4%, Exploration 16.1%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Puzzle 10.2%

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 17.9%, Walking Simulator 16.6%, Nature 16.1%, Relaxing 13.2%, Exploration 12.9%

NUTS is a single-player walking simulator surveillance mystery. Record the squirrels, report your findings, and piece together what’s really going on in Melmoth Forest.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21%, Immersive Sim 18.1%, Nature 16.5%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Exploration 9%

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 29.6%, Story Rich 24.7%, Puzzle 23.6%, Relaxing 13.3%, 3D 8.8%

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 25.6%, Logic 20.6%, First-Person 13.8%, 3D 13.8%, Linear 11%

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%, Puzzle 19.1%, Female Protagonist 16%, Story Rich 12.7%, Family Friendly 10.9%

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 39.4%, Story Rich 32.4%, 3D 17.6%, Adventure 10.6%

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 19.9%, 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 19.3%, Nature 18.3%, Logic 17.1%, Family Friendly 13.7%, Colorful 10.7%

The Forest Quartet is a puzzle adventure about a gone, but not forgotten, lead singer. Play her spirit and travel through 3 acts unique to the members of her band for a final farewell concert. Face their emotions, solve puzzles and fight the corruption plaguing their souls.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.4%, Puzzle 13.7%, Relaxing 12.7%, Linear 12.6%, Exploration 11.4%

Welcome to the beautiful and tropical Petit Island! Relive your grandpaw's youthful adventures by exploring the island and meeting all the unique islanders in this heartwarming open-world narrative exploration game. Preserve his memories before they fade away.

Why similar: Nature 21.7%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Family Friendly 14.7%, Exploration 14.4%, Relaxing 14%

Within a Victorian manor, wake up as Yu, a porcelain doll, modeled to look like The Mother’s perfect daughter. Solve puzzles with the help of a detachable hand, hide from grievous threats, explore the manor, and search for your past to reclaim pieces of your soul and claim your freedom.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.5%, Exploration 18.8%, Puzzle 16.9%, Linear 12.3%, Family Friendly 9.5%

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 24.9%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Exploration 15%, Stylized 13%, Story Rich 12%