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 29.3%, Puzzle 18.2%, Relaxing 17.7%, Exploration 16.7%, Story Rich 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: Like Botany Manor, this game centers on identifying and cataloging unique 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%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Historical 13.2%, Puzzle 12%, Investigation 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person adventure that mirrors the historical setting and puzzle-heavy exploration of a secluded, mysterious location.

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%, Exploration 12.7%, Puzzle 12.6%, Logic 12.4%, First-Person 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the exact feeling of exploring a grand, puzzle-filled estate to uncover the secrets of its former inhabitants.

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 9.4%, Adventure 6%, Story Rich 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title features the same tactile, object-focused puzzle-solving that makes interacting with the flora in Botany Manor so satisfying.

The disappearance of an ambitious engineer and his high-society wife provokes a hunt for a precious artefact. The trail leads you to the attic of their home, and the discovery of an old, peculiar dollhouse. What secrets lie within these walls?

Why similar: Puzzle 50.6%, Exploration 12.7%, First-Person 11.8%, Story Rich 11.7%, Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, atmospheric exploration of a mysterious house filled with intricate, interconnected puzzles.

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 46.8%, Exploration 15.9%, First-Person 14.7%, Story Rich 9.8%, Puzzle 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a highly atmospheric, first-person exploration experience where piecing together clues is essential to the narrative.

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 11.1%, Exploration 10.7%, Story Rich 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A historical, story-rich exploration game that tasks you with uncovering secrets through investigation and puzzle-solving.

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 28.7%, Exploration 25.7%, First-Person 15.3%, Story Rich 10.5%, Adventure 9%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential first-person puzzle-exploration game that established the genre of uncovering mysteries through environmental interaction.

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.6%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Nature 13.7%, Exploration 11.6%, Relaxing 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, combat-free exploration game that encourages players to uncover the history of a sunken world.

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 22.3%, First-Person 21%, Exploration 18.1%, Stylized 12.3%, Story Rich 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A perspective-based puzzle game that rewards curiosity and creative thinking within a contained, beautiful environment.

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 23.1%, Investigation 16.6%, Puzzle 13.2%, Exploration 10.7%, First-Person 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style first-person puzzle game that emphasizes exploration and logical deduction in a mysterious, isolated setting.

Maquette is a first-person recursive puzzle game that takes you into a world where every building, plant, and object are simultaneously tiny and staggeringly huge.

Why similar: Puzzle 26.1%, First-Person 21.7%, Exploration 11.3%, Stylized 10.3%, Adventure 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game utilizes recursive, scale-based puzzles that require the same kind of careful observation found in Botany Manor.

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 24.3%, Relaxing 24.3%, Family Friendly 17.3%, 3D 9.5%, Colorful 9%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the relaxing, plant-tending focus of Botany Manor but leans more into the simulation and creative aspects of gardening.

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 17.2%, Logic 17.2%, Puzzle 12.6%, Stylized 10.3%, Linear 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines narrative-driven exploration with clever, logic-based puzzles in a historical context.

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 45%, Story Rich 16%, First-Person 14.4%, Exploration 14.3%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: While more narrative-focused, it shares the relaxing, first-person exploration of a beautiful, isolated natural environment.

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 14.4%, Nature 13.8%, Exploration 9.9%, First-Person 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric walking simulator that focuses on exploration and uncovering the story of a mysterious, beautiful landscape.

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 19.8%, Exploration 15.3%, Puzzle 14.6%, Relaxing 12.7%, Family Friendly 10%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on exploring a beautiful environment and cataloging unique creatures, mirroring the discovery loop of Botany Manor.

Repair old-school objects in this cozy puzzle game. Join antique-restorer Maria, as she arrives in the sun-soaked town of Bellariva and set out on a journey of helping the townsfolk reconnect.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.1%, Puzzle 22.2%, Relaxing 20.7%, Family Friendly 14.2%, Story Rich 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, tactile puzzle game that focuses on the quiet satisfaction of repairing objects and uncovering stories.

Welcome to Escape Academy. Train to become the ultimate Escapist. Solve Puzzles. Hack Servers. Meet the Faculty. Brew the perfect cup of tea. Escape Rooms in single player or co-op with a friend - local or online!

Why similar: Puzzle 36.2%, Story Rich 16.5%, First-Person 14.7%, Colorful 12.5%, 3D 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the satisfying loop of finding clues and solving puzzles within distinct, themed rooms.

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 21.5%, Logic 12.2%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Linear 10.4%, Relaxing 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, puzzle-focused game that uses time manipulation to explore the memories of two friends.

A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.

Why similar: Investigation 31.4%, Historical 28.5%, Puzzle 16.2%, Story Rich 11.7%, Exploration 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It requires the same methodical, clue-gathering mindset needed to solve the botanical puzzles in Botany Manor.

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 12.8%, Puzzle 11.7%, Exploration 9.7%, First-Person 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-adventure game that tasks you with exploring ancient ruins and deciphering mechanisms to progress.

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 32.3%, Exploration 24.2%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Nature 11.5%, Story Rich 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: An educational and relaxing exploration game that focuses on observing and documenting marine life.

A new sci-fi adventure from Cyan, the creators of Myst. Abducted far across the universe, you find yourself on a broken alien landscape with odd pieces of Earth. Explore, uncover, solve, and find a way to make it home.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.8%, Puzzle 23%, Exploration 20%, First-Person 14.7%, Adventure 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the developers of Myst, this game offers deep, immersive puzzle-solving in a strange and beautiful world.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Puzzle 28.1%, Historical 26.7%, Story Rich 19.3%, Walking Simulator 11.7%, First-Person 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of deduction and environmental investigation that rewards players for paying close attention to small details.

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%, Relaxing 13.7%, Story Rich 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich, relaxing game that features a unique, plant-focused narrative and exploration elements.

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 21.8%, Exploration 17%, Relaxing 16.3%, First-Person 14.3%, Family Friendly 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, first-person exploration game that focuses on the quiet, nostalgic moments of daily life.

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 21.3%, Exploration 21.1%, Nature 18.8%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, Female Protagonist 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A peaceful, exploration-focused game that captures the same sense of wonder and gentle discovery.

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 14.8%, Relaxing 10.5%, Family Friendly 10%

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 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Exploration 9.9%, Relaxing 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A short, relaxing nature-exploration game that emphasizes photography and observation of the environment.

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 15.1%, Relaxing 14.4%, Family Friendly 13.1%, Puzzle 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, exploration-heavy game where you restore a park, offering a similar relaxing vibe to managing the gardens in Botany Manor.

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 15.3%, First-Person 10.1%, Exploration 9%, Story Rich 8.2%

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

Why similar: Nature 18.5%, Puzzle 15.2%, Exploration 12.8%, Relaxing 10.4%, Stylized 10%

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 21.1%, Puzzle 13.6%, Story Rich 11.3%, Female Protagonist 11%, Linear 10.5%

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: Female Protagonist 41.6%, Relaxing 22.7%, Story Rich 19.2%, 3D 11.2%, Adventure 5.3%

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%, Story Rich 20.9%, Colorful 20.3%, 3D 17.1%, Adventure 11.8%

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%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Adventure 20%, Story Rich 19.4%, Exploration 12.3%

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 34.5%, Family Friendly 21.6%, Puzzle 21.5%, Colorful 15%, 3D 7.4%

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 13.4%, Logic 12.9%, Linear 11.8%, Puzzle 11.3%, Family Friendly 10.5%

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 28.1%, Immersive Sim 27.1%, Exploration 15.9%, Stylized 14.3%, 3D 7.8%

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 10.7%, First-Person 9.6%, Exploration 8.2%

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.8%, Nature 17.2%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Exploration 11.1%, Relaxing 9%

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 12.1%, Relaxing 10.9%, Exploration 10.6%, Family Friendly 10.1%

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 27.1%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Exploration 15.3%, Relaxing 13.6%, Nature 10.5%

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

Why similar: Logic 17.9%, Walking Simulator 17.8%, Puzzle 13.7%, First-Person 11.6%, Exploration 9.8%

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 15.4%, Walking Simulator 13.9%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Investigation 10.5%, Story Rich 10.3%

Embark on a journey of forgiveness through impossible environments and illusionary puzzles. Experience this meditative and calming puzzle game by manipulating monuments and creating evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.

Why similar: Puzzle 21.6%, Relaxing 21.5%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Exploration 15.4%, Linear 9.3%

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 15.8%, Puzzle 13.9%, Exploration 13.1%, First-Person 12.2%, Investigation 12%

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 19.8%, Exploration 10.7%, Puzzle 9.8%, Linear 8.7%

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 25.3%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Exploration 14.8%, Stylized 13.6%, Story Rich 11.9%

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 24.9%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Family Friendly 16.1%, Exploration 13%, Story Rich 8.9%

A game in which you explore surreal and beautiful forests.

Why similar: Nature 24.7%, Walking Simulator 16.6%, Relaxing 13.7%, Exploration 13.6%, Puzzle 7.9%

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 27.2%, Puzzle 23.3%, Exploration 20.9%, Story Rich 16.4%, Colorful 12.2%

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 26.6%, Relaxing 17.7%, Exploration 16%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Puzzle 10%

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%, Nature 18.2%, Logic 17.1%, Family Friendly 13.6%, Colorful 10.7%

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 34.5%, Puzzle 18.6%, Female Protagonist 16%, Story Rich 12.6%, Family Friendly 10.9%

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 11.6%, Puzzle 11.6%, Relaxing 11.4%, First-Person 10.4%

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 19.7%, Nature 14.7%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Linear 8.7%, Exploration 8.5%

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 25.3%, Logic 20.7%, 3D 14%, First-Person 14%, 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 29.4%, Story Rich 24.7%, Puzzle 23.3%, Relaxing 13.6%, 3D 9%