Games Like Bottle: Pilgrim Redux

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: Beautiful 32% ★, Walking Simulator 21%, Emotional 10.9%, Exploration 7.8%, Atmospheric 7%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the seed game's focus on memory and regret, guiding players through the fragmented life of a woman living with dementia.

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 28.8%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Story Rich 13%, Atmospheric 11.3%, First-Person 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This masterpiece of narrative exploration uses unique gameplay vignettes to tell a powerful, emotional story about a family's history.

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 29.8%, Great Soundtrack 15.7%, Atmospheric 11.1%, First-Person 9.8%, Story Rich 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly intimate, first-person narrative experience focused on isolation, regret, and the beauty of the natural environment.

June 7th, 1995. 1:15 AM. You arrive home after a year abroad. You expect your family to greet you, but the house is empty. Something's not right. Where is everyone? And what's happened here? Unravel the mystery for yourself in Gone Home, a story exploration game from The Fullbright Company.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 56.1%, Exploration 8.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, First-Person 7.4%, Atmospheric 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential walking simulator that excels at environmental storytelling and uncovering the emotional history of a household.

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 33.7%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, First-Person 10.9%, Exploration 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game features stunning atmospheric visuals and a heavy focus on piecing together a mysterious, melancholic narrative through exploration.

Featuring a beautiful, detailed open-world and a haunting soundtrack, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture is non-linear storytelling at its best.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.7%, Great Soundtrack 24.4%, Atmospheric 9.1%, First-Person 5.6%, Exploration 5%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a deeply atmospheric, slow-paced exploration of a deserted town where the stories of the past are revealed through echoes.

A deep, interactive adventure about love and loss, beautifully depicted and offering an intense cinematic experience. What would you do to save the one you love?

Why similar: Beautiful 25.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 22.4%, Walking Simulator 12%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Story Rich 9%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional narrative experience that explores the themes of love, loss, and the desperate desire to change the past.

A beautiful, 3rd-person exploration game centered around two parallel stories: a fox trying to find her missing family, and a son reconnecting with his estranged father in Alaska. Uncover artifacts from the son's life as he becomes intertwined in the fox’s journey towards The First Tree.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.2%, Great Soundtrack 18.5%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Exploration 9.6%, Nature 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It parallels the seed game's emotional core by weaving together a story of animal survival with a human narrative about life and loss.

You are his last hope. The only one who can rescue him. Delve deep into the dreams of Luke Williams, a man diagnosed with depression, unfold the heartbreaking story of his life and prevent him from... fading away.

Why similar: Beautiful 23.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Walking Simulator 13%, Lore-Rich 10.5%, Emotional 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This psychological narrative game explores the mind of a man struggling with depression, mirroring the introspective nature of the seed game.

The Beginner's Guide is a narrative video game from Davey Wreden, the creator of The Stanley Parable. It lasts about an hour and a half and has no traditional mechanics, no goals or objectives. Instead, it tells the story of a person struggling to deal with something they do not understand.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 32.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Story Rich 9.9%, First-Person 9.5%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: An introspective and meta-narrative experience that focuses on the relationship between a creator and their work, much like the seed game's focus on personal reflection.

Empathy: Path of Whispers is an atmospheric and story-driven adventure game where you explore a seemingly abandoned world through the emotions and memories of the people who once inhabited it, trying to restore the world’s lost balance by journeying through its past.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.9%, Walking Simulator 26.2%, Adventure 11.2%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Story Rich 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game allows players to explore a world through the emotions and memories of those who lived there, matching the seed game's thematic depth.

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Beautiful 26.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 20.7%, Exploration 13.5%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Nature 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more lighthearted, it captures the same joy of quiet, atmospheric exploration and personal discovery in a beautiful setting.

Reaching for Petals is a poetic adventure about love, loss, and ambition. You will travel to the peak of the ever-reaching mountain to uncover the true nature of your mysterious and seemingly unguided journey.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.1%, Adventure 14.4%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Casual 13.3%, Story Rich 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric journey that focuses on the beauty of nature and the weight of a life's journey.

Ether One is a first person adventure that deals with the fragility of the human mind. There are two paths in the world you can choose from. At its core is a story exploration path free from puzzles where you can unfold the story at your own pace.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 37.4%, First-Person 16.7%, Exploration 13.7%, Adventure 11.8%, Story Rich 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on exploring the fractured memories of a patient, emphasizing the theme of piecing together a life story.

Tacoma is a sci-fi narrative adventure from the creators of Gone Home. Set aboard a high-tech space station in the year 2088, explore every detail of how the station’s crew lived and worked, finding the clues that add up to a gripping story of trust, fear, and resolve in the face of disaster.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 40%, First-Person 11%, Story Rich 10.8%, Exploration 9.7%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It uses an innovative playback system to allow players to explore the intimate, personal stories of a crew abandoned in space.

Your husband is dead and you want to visit his grave. There is an abondoned house in a village, and in that house you will find a red rose. You don't want to go to your husband's grave empty handed.

Why similar: Beautiful 19.9% ★, Walking Simulator 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, First-Person 6%, Atmospheric 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A meditative walking simulator that focuses on the simple pleasure of traversing a beautiful, atmospheric landscape.

From the creators of What Remains of Edith Finch. Enter the surreal world of The Unfinished Swan and explore a mysterious, hidden kingdom by splatting paint to reveal the world around you.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.1%, Beautiful 19.1% ★, Exploration 14.1%, First-Person 9.3%, Adventure 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A visually striking and atmospheric adventure that uses a unique mechanic to reveal a world and a story about loss and discovery.

Bottle is a very short game in which you play as an alcoholic man of solitude.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.6%, Snow 23.6% ★, Exploration 9.6%, Emotional 9.4%, Atmospheric 8%

Why You'll Like It: The original iteration of the seed game, offering a similar, albeit earlier, look at the developer's approach to atmospheric storytelling.

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 22.5%, Beautiful 15.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Hidden Object 9.1%, First-Person 8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric exploration game that emphasizes the feeling of being alone in a beautiful, mysterious world.

A thoughtful and deeply personal title with stripped-down mechanics. The lack of dialogue or text allows you to create your own narrative through your time with four characters. Each short story will allow players to be swept away by the haunting lyrics of over twenty original, nostalgic songs.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 46.5%, Emotional 23.3%, Story Rich 10.7%, Casual 9.6%, Indie 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, dialogue-free narrative experience that focuses on the quiet, everyday moments of life and the emotions they evoke.

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 21.8%, Great Soundtrack 19.1%, Nature 10.2%, First-Person 9%, Atmospheric 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a strong focus on atmospheric exploration and a journey through a spiritual landscape, mirroring the seed game's tone.

What if the physical objects of everyday life, the possessions we hold close, were actual windows to the past? Peer into distant memories and unseen futures in Hindsight.

Why similar: Hidden Object 25.8%, Emotional 19.1%, Exploration 13.7%, Story Rich 10.8%, Atmospheric 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game centers on the theme of looking back at one's life through objects, perfectly aligning with the seed game's focus on reflection.

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: Walking Simulator 21.1%, First-Person 15.6%, Story Rich 13.3%, Exploration 11.9%, Adventure 11%

Why You'll Like It: A short, narrative-driven exploration game that captures the feeling of uncovering family secrets in an atmospheric, contained space.

Spiral is a third-person narrative exploration game that shares a poetic vision of cognitive degeneration. Step into the shoes of Bernard as you help him and support him while braving his unravelling mind and reliving his most treasured moments.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.4%, Emotional 19.8%, Story Rich 10.5%, Exploration 10.2%, Atmospheric 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional narrative game that deals with the progression of memory loss and the importance of holding onto one's story.

Time is relative. Sometimes 10 seconds can feel like an eternity... In TIMEframe you will discover a world in slow motion. Explore the remnants of a mysterious civilization on the brink of destruction.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.9%, Great Soundtrack 25.9%, First-Person 9.5%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Exploration 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a meditative, atmospheric exploration of a dying world, emphasizing the passage of time and the beauty of the end.

Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, and hope. Interacting with the world around you, you'll shape the landscape to create the old man's path forward. Experience heartache and hope as you embark on a heartfelt journey through a sunkissed world.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.7%, Emotional 13.6%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Story Rich 13%, Exploration 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, puzzle-lite narrative game that explores a lifetime of regret and the hope for reconciliation.

Home is Where One Starts... is a short, first-person exploration game in the same vein as Dear Esther or Gone Home. It’s a story about childhood, hope, and the miracle of memory. You play as a little girl from a broken home somewhere in the American South.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 34.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, First-Person 12.4%, Adventure 9.9%, Atmospheric 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A brief, evocative walking simulator that captures the feeling of returning to childhood memories and the emotions associated with them.

Pluviophile is a very short experience about the mood of rain in the woods.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.9%, Beautiful 21.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Exploration 7.2%, Atmospheric 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A short, relaxing experience that focuses entirely on the atmosphere of a rainy environment, perfect for fans of the seed game's mood.

What are the most important moments in your life? Lost At Sea is a game about life and death, about coming to terms with your past and about family. Set on a beautiful island, this game will force you to face your fears and take stock of your life through imaginative puzzles and a relatable story.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.8%, Adventure 14.8%, First-Person 14.3%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Exploration 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game uses a surreal, dreamlike environment to explore the stages of life and the regrets that come with them.

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 25.2%, Hidden Object 14%, First-Person 10.8%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Exploration 9.8%

A man embarks on a journey toward the top of a mountain, to discover the truth of his existence. Along the way, he ponders the nature of life itself. Drizzlepath: Deja Vu is a spiritual revisitation of Tonguç Bodur's very first game, Drizzlepath.

Why similar: Beautiful 24.2% ★, Walking Simulator 20.8%, First-Person 8.6%, Realistic 6.1%, Exploration 6.1%

Bottle is a short game which you play as a man of solitude. It is about the mood of melancholy in the winter nature.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.7%, Beautiful 14.8% ★, First-Person 8.2%, Snow 7.8% ★

Caligo is the darkness everyone descends into one way or another, and to each of us it's something different. For some it's a short but exciting adventure, some will see it as a place to relax. Yet others will be reminded of their worst nightmare, while for a few, it might come as a revelation.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.7%, Great Soundtrack 22.6%, Psychological 10.4%, Atmospheric 8.4%, First-Person 8.2%

A calm and atmospheric "walking'n'watching simulator" about the beauty of nature. Use your gaze and attention in diverse gameplay experiences: Connect the stars, watch the grass grow, fly with the birds and remember many more of the wonders surrounding us each day.

Why similar: Hidden Object 20.8%, Nature 18.2%, Walking Simulator 15.7%, Emotional 13.7%, Atmospheric 11.8%

Russian Soul Simulator is a meditative game that allows the player to look at the Russian nature and the surrounding world in realistic graphics. The game allows the hero to move freely through fields and forests, explore the surrounding terrain and interact with various objects.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.5%, Nature 14.8%, Realistic 14%, Hidden Object 11.2%, Atmospheric 8.1%

Koral, a love letter to the ocean. Dive into the beautiful underwater world as a sea current. Solve puzzles to bring back to life coral reefs and spread the beauty of the oceans in different sea ecosystems.

Why similar: Beautiful 34.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 17.9%, Walking Simulator 13.2%, Psychological 9.8%, Atmospheric 6.5%

In Drizzlepath you are set on a journey to the top of the Mountain of Fire. It aims to be an atmospheric, relaxed and enigmatic experience. Downloadable soundtrack included.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.6%, Great Soundtrack 18.3%, Beautiful 16% ★, Realistic 7.5%, First-Person 7.3%

Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.

Why similar: Emotional 17.4%, Nature 15.5%, Beautiful 11.9% ★, Atmospheric 11.3%, Story Rich 9.4%

The Hunting God is a short walking simulator in which you play as Nodens the hunting god and listen to what he has been through accompanied by a white wolf named Draiochta.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.3%, Beautiful 21% ★, First-Person 9.5%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Exploration 7%

A "Blind" simulator that lets you experience a new perspective and immersive sensory journey. Step into a world of darkness using your guide cane.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.8%, Emotional 16.2%, Psychological 15.6%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Exploration 9.6%

The Dead Tree of Ranchiuna makes us question how unfair society can be both in a direct and realistic manner and with the power of fantasy elements.

Why similar: Beautiful 17.7% ★, Walking Simulator 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, First-Person 8.2%, Exploration 7.2%

Life on the Hook - is a short story about the life of a lonely fisherman named Hrafn, who lives his life in a small house on a lake with a dock and an old boat.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.9%, Hidden Object 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Emotional 10.3%, First-Person 9.3%

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: Beautiful 54.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 21.5%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Walking Simulator 3.6%, Story Rich 2.7%

A walking simulator about dear memories, overcoming obstacles, and finding your path. Experience a story inspired by finno-karelian folklore.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 35.8%, First-Person 12.1%, Exploration 11.7%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Story Rich 7.8%

A tranquil exploration and photography experience set across a vast selection of faithfully detailed landscapes.

Why similar: Snow 19% ★, Walking Simulator 17.5%, Hidden Object 12.9%, Nature 10.3%, Realistic 8.6%

A short find it game that helps you make sense of a tragic accident as you uncover a piece of the story with each item found.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.8%, Psychological 15.4%, Hidden Object 14.7%, Emotional 13.6%, Realistic 7.3%

ORACLE is a single player, open world experience with dozens of locations to explore, great soundtrack and an awesome story ready to be unraveled.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 38%, Adventure 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Atmospheric 8.8%, First-Person 7.1%

Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.

Why similar: Beautiful 43.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Walking Simulator 12.1%, Atmospheric 8%, Exploration 6.6%

Emporium is a short interactive vignette. Exploring notions of escapism, loss and a fragmented sense of self in the wake of a personal tragedy.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.1%, Walking Simulator 22.1%, Casual 12.3%, Adventure 12%, Atmospheric 9.4%

The Longest Walk is a deeply personal biographical walking-simulator game about my father's experience of living with depression.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.5%, First-Person 12.5%, Exploration 11.9%, Emotional 8.4%, 3D 7%

Hitchhiker is a mystery game set along lost highways, where your goal is to solve the puzzle of your own backstory.

Why similar: First-Person 15.3%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Atmospheric 13.7%, Psychological 13.5%, Emotional 13.1%

Dive into a realistic, single-player, first-person journey through the harsh northern latitudes as you sail endless waters, searching for a way back to your loved ones. Will you follow the light?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.3%, Emotional 11.4%, First-Person 9.5%, Nature 8.9%, Atmospheric 8.7%

The Fidelio Incident is a single-player, first-person thriller set off the coast of Iceland. Inspired by Beethoven's only opera Fidelio. After a violent plane crash, Stanley must search a desolate frozen island in search of his wife Leonore while covering up any traces of their bloody Irish past.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 36.2%, Great Soundtrack 23%, Thriller 8.2%, First-Person 7.9%, Exploration 6.8%

Step into a quiet, abandoned Ukrainian village, left empty after the Calamity. In this short, meditative, and melancholic journey, you’ll rekindle the hearths of deserted homes, restoring warmth and hope to the families who once lived here.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 35%, Atmospheric 15.7%, Exploration 14.9%, First-Person 14.6%, Adventure 5.8%

This is a short story in a sci-fi setting with a top-down view, telling the story of a nameless man lost in routine in the middle of a cold world and soulless machines. But what if it could be different?

Why similar: Snow 28.9% ★, Walking Simulator 26.5%, Exploration 10.3%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Nature 8.2%

Lost in an intimate snowy town, a palette of individuals are in search of a mysterious artifact said to bring great knowledge and understanding. Lead each character through their quest in this collection of minigames, each with unique personalities and challenges...

Why similar: Psychological 26.5%, Snow 23% ★, Walking Simulator 19.3%, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Adventure 7.8%

You are on a bleak, cold, windy island. And you seem to be alone... but fires and candles still burn. As you explore, a story of guilt, loneliness, and faith begins to take shape. And it becomes obvious that something is hunting you...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.7%, Great Soundtrack 22.3%, First-Person 11.3%, Exploration 9.3%, Atmospheric 7.8%

OPUS: Prism Peak is a narrative adventure where you play as a weary photographer stranded in the Dusklands, traveling with a girl who's lost her memories. Together, you'll uncover the mysteries of this land through your camera and find your way home.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.4%, Lore-Rich 15.9%, Emotional 15.3%, First-Person 10%, Exploration 9.8%

Deer Journey is a third person walking simulator game. Outcasted by the other deers, an albino fawn is forced to go deep into the forest to find a place to live. Join him on his journey through a world too big for which he may not be yet ready.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.4%, Nature 16.6%, Emotional 16.2%, Realistic 10.1%, Atmospheric 8.4%