Games Like Cloud Climber

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 56.7%, Atmospheric 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%, Post-apocalyptic 7.8%, First-Person 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the melancholy of a world left behind, allowing you to explore a quiet, abandoned village to uncover what happened to humanity.

Dear Esther immerses you in a stunningly realised world, a remote and desolate island somewhere in the outer Hebrides. As you step forwards, a voice begins to read fragments of a letter: 'Dear Esther...' - and so begins a journey through one of the most original first-person games of recent years.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 47%, First-Person 9.9%, Exploration 7.5%, Atmospheric 7.1%, Relaxing 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational walking simulator that relies on haunting atmosphere and poetic narration to explore a lonely, ruined island.

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 47.6%, Atmospheric 12.9%, First-Person 9.6%, Story Rich 9.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for environmental storytelling, guiding you through a mysterious, abandoned home filled with the memories of those who lived there.

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 50.9%, Atmospheric 13.7%, First-Person 10.4%, Exploration 6.5%, Adventure 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game features stunning, atmospheric exploration of a desolate landscape where you piece together the history of a tragic event.

You're stranded at a cathedral-like train station in the near future, searching for a ticket out of town. Explore the secret passageways, interact with strangers, dig for records, and get hypnotized by the soundtrack – a batch of original music courtesy of the band, Archie Pelago.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 57.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, First-Person 10.3%, Adventure 9.2%, Atmospheric 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, dreamlike first-person experience that shares the abstract and artistic sensibilities found in Cloud Climber.

A serene first person exploration game in a surreal, organic world that reacts to your presence. Journey through a psychedelically colorful ecosystem of flourishing flora, rambling waterfalls, burgeoning mountains, glowing monoliths and graceful creatures. A 1-3 hour escape from work, anxiety and stress.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.6%, Casual 11.8%, Atmospheric 11%, First-Person 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This relaxing, surreal exploration game focuses on vibrant, nature-filled landscapes that evolve as you move through them.

Proteus is a game about exploration and immersion in a dream-like island world where the soundtrack to your play is created by your surroundings. Played in first-person, the primary means of interaction is simply your presence in the world and how you observe it.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 53.1%, Relaxing 11.1%, Exploration 10.4%, First-Person 7.4%, Casual 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal, experimental exploration game focuses on the joy of discovery and the interaction between the player and a dreamlike environment.

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 38.5%, Post-apocalyptic 12.5%, First-Person 9.6%, Atmospheric 7.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, first-person exploration game that tasks you with uncovering the secrets of a desolate, mysterious island.

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: Adventure 17.6%, Atmospheric 15.9%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Relaxing 14.5%, Exploration 14.4%

Why You'll Like It: Featuring sky-bound islands and a focus on relaxing exploration, this game mirrors the verticality and sense of wonder found in Cloud Climber.

Explore an abandoned building, encountering puzzles and clues to discover what happened, as you try to escape in both your nightmares and the waking world. Be immersed in the hauntingly beautiful 3D atmosphere in this puzzle exploration mystery game.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 39.9%, Atmospheric 15.7%, First-Person 12%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Exploration 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, puzzle-lite exploration game set in a decaying, mysterious building that evokes a similar sense of quiet loneliness.

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 47.4%, Atmospheric 12.4%, First-Person 9.8%, Adventure 8.3%, Story Rich 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: While more narrative-driven, it excels at creating a sense of isolation and beauty within a secluded, natural environment.

NaissanceE is an obscure and magical first person exploration game, a philosophical trip and an artistic experience. The adventure takes place in a primitive mysterious structure and the game mainly consists to explore and feel the deep and strong ambiance of this atemporal world.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 46.5%, Atmospheric 14.2%, First-Person 12.5%, Exploration 11.9%, Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a unique, abstract, and architectural exploration experience that feels both surreal and imposing.

Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.

Why similar: Atmospheric 19%, Relaxing 13%, Exploration 12.2%, Adventure 12.1%, Stylized 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a vast, beautiful, and ruined world to explore, emphasizing the meditative nature of travel and discovery.

It's winter, 1980. Szymon, a boy raised in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, finds an abandoned Nazi bunker. Will he find what he’s looking for? Play Paradise Lost and explore an underground world, where Slavic mythology mixes with retrofuturistic technology. Discover the last story on Earth.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.9%, Post-apocalyptic 22.1%, First-Person 10.3%, Atmospheric 8.9%, Exploration 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a massive, post-apocalyptic underground bunker, it focuses on exploring the remnants of a lost civilization.

The Old City: Leviathan is an experiment in first person exploration that focuses entirely on story. All that exists is you and the world. Set in a decaying city from a civilization long past, The Old City: Leviathan puts the player in the shoes of a sewer dwelling isolationist.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 54.5%, Atmospheric 12.7%, First-Person 9.3%, Adventure 8.8%, Exploration 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A philosophical, narrative-heavy exploration game that takes you through the ruins of a forgotten civilization.

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 35.9%, First-Person 9%, Atmospheric 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%, Relaxing 7%

Why You'll Like It: A simple, meditative walking simulator that focuses entirely on the atmosphere of a journey through nature.

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 49.2%, Atmospheric 10%, First-Person 9.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%, Casual 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric exploration game where time is a central mechanic, allowing you to observe the slow decay of a world.

A walking sim in which you can explore all kinds of mysterious places and dive into a world full of atmosphere. Let this experience unfold in your head. Let it inspire you.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 53.2%, Post-apocalyptic 14%, Casual 10%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, surreal, and atmospheric walking simulator that emphasizes a dreamlike, meditative experience.

INFRA puts you into the boots of a structural analyst on a routine mission. Quickly though, your task turns into a fight for survival, all caused by deep-rooted schemes of the past. Your tools are simple: your camera and the wits to navigate a labyrinth of debris.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 41.8%, Atmospheric 12.7%, First-Person 11.6%, Exploration 8.6%, Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a grounded, detailed exploration of decaying industrial infrastructure, perfect for those who enjoy investigating ruins.

Scanner Sombre is a 3d horror cave exploration game where darkness is your greatest foe. Illuminate the unseen with your LIDAR scanner, revealing the eerie beauty and peril of the abyss. From the creators of Prison Architect, this immersive adventure uses light and shadow for a haunting experience.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 54.7%, Atmospheric 13.1%, First-Person 9.7%, Exploration 9.5%, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique, light-based exploration of dark, ruined caves that emphasizes the act of revealing the environment around you.

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: Walking Simulator 43.7%, Adventure 14.9%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Story Rich 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: You explore a world built from the memories of others, uncovering the history of a place that has been abandoned.

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 39.1%, First-Person 10.2%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Adventure 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A spiritual, atmospheric journey through a beautiful, surreal world that focuses on the cycle of life and death.

Explore the vast and beautiful world of Valley using the power of the L.E.A.F. suit: a fierce exoskeleton that grants exceptional speed and agility along with the phenomenal ability to manipulate the life and death of all living things.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.9%, First-Person 18.7%, Adventure 13.3%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a mysterious, ruined valley and unique movement mechanics that make exploration feel fluid and rewarding.

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: First-Person 16.5%, Atmospheric 15.7%, Relaxing 12.7%, Adventure 11.2%, Exploration 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, first-person exploration game that focuses on the beauty of the world and the act of discovery.

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: Walking Simulator 43.1%, Atmospheric 12.1%, First-Person 10.1%, Exploration 9.2%, Story Rich 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: An open-ended exploration game that rewards players for investigating the secrets of a completely deserted town.

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: Atmospheric 23.9%, Great Soundtrack 19.7%, Walking Simulator 14.4%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Relaxing 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, atmospheric journey that uses color and environment to tell an emotional story without words.

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 49.3%, First-Person 13.9%, Adventure 12.4%, Exploration 8%, Atmospheric 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on exploring a crumbling town to uncover memories, blending exploration with light puzzle-solving.

You wake up on a floating island with no idea how you got there. Find ways to reach new and strange islands and meet other survivors all while uncovering the story of how you all got there.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 51.4%, Atmospheric 14%, Adventure 9.4%, Exploration 7.6%, Story Rich 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A short, narrative-driven exploration game set in a post-apocalyptic world that mirrors the quiet, reflective tone of Cloud Climber.

Explore Mandagon, a world inspired by Tibetan theology and philosophy. With a focus on life and death, discover what it means to make a true sacrifice . . .

Why similar: Atmospheric 20.4%, Adventure 19%, Walking Simulator 15.3%, Relaxing 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, meditative exploration game inspired by Tibetan culture that encourages slow, thoughtful movement.

An atmospheric exploration game set in a Dark Fantasy world. Explore the ruins of an ancient civilisation and uncover it's forgotten past through a short nonlinear story with timeless retro graphics.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 45.3%, Adventure 12.1%, First-Person 8.9%, Exploration 7.4%, Atmospheric 6.9%

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 57.5%, Atmospheric 11.1%, First-Person 10.5%, Story Rich 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused, surreal exploration of various game spaces that challenges your perception of the creator's intent.

Unable to sleep, you navigate a quiet condo complex. There's no rush - just you, the building, its inhabitants, and the stories they hold.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 45.6%, First-Person 11%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Exploration 7.2%, Adventure 7.1%

Experience the majestic Jungfrau summit in this short walking simulator.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 46.2%, First-Person 10.7%, Adventure 9.6%, Casual 8.4%, Atmospheric 7.9%

A game in which you explore surreal and beautiful forests.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.7%, Atmospheric 16.5%, Adventure 11.9%, Relaxing 10.3%, Casual 8.8%

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 52.1%, Atmospheric 11.3%, First-Person 11.2%, Exploration 7.5%, Story Rich 5%

A chill game about using plants to overgrow abandoned wasteland dioramas

Why similar: Atmospheric 28.3%, Post-apocalyptic 23.9%, Relaxing 22.6%, Casual 13.3%, Singleplayer 6%

Investigator is a first-person exploration game with horror elements, where the events take place in a world of extreme weather cataclysms.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 49.4%, Post-apocalyptic 17.9%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Adventure 12.8%, First-Person 5%

A story-driven, first-person adventure game offering a cinematic experience. Embark on a journey to HaustVille, an abandoned settlement in a post-apocalyptic world. Explore your surroundings and uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of the last survivors.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 40%, Post-apocalyptic 19.4%, Atmospheric 10.6%, First-Person 8.5%, Exploration 6.2%

Discover the peaceful beauty of Chromatic Isle, a 30-minute getaway where music and puzzles unite in the four seasons. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to puzzles, this harmonious journey awaits. Unveil the secrets of each season in Chromatic Isle.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 49.7%, First-Person 12.2%, Casual 8.4%, Adventure 6.8%, Puzzle 6%

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 53.1%, Adventure 14.7%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Casual 6.9%, First-Person 6.2%

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 39.5%, First-Person 9.9%, Atmospheric 9%, Adventure 7%, Relaxing 6.5%

They may be awkward dimensions, but they're my dreams...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 54.4%, First-Person 12.8%, Adventure 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Atmospheric 8.1%

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.3%, Atmospheric 15.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Relaxing 9.9%, Adventure 9.8%

Apocalypse Delivery Service is an exciting survival and adventure game. You will enter a post-apocalyptic world where you play as a courier delivering packages. But don't think it will be easy! Your task is to find necessary items, survive, and most importantly, escape from the city.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 58.9%, Post-apocalyptic 27.9%, Casual 5.8%, 3D 4.9%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Narrative exploration game located in a massive, post-human Western Washington. Navigate an open world that has been reclaimed by nature. Use journals, letters, zines, and other documents to learn the interconnected stories of the people who lived here once.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 55.8%, Post-apocalyptic 12.8%, Exploration 10.4%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Adventure 8%

A short atmospheric adventure game about finding meaning in a meaningless world.

Why similar: Adventure 46.5%, Atmospheric 43.7%, Singleplayer 9.8%

Silence, cold, solitude… What lies ahead? A small atmospheric adventure about a robot lost in a frozen wasteland.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 32.3%, Post-apocalyptic 21.7%, Atmospheric 14.1%, Adventure 12.4%, Exploration 8.6%

Titan Chaser is a surreal driving and walking experience, meant to evoke a feeling of being lost and discovering something mystical at your own pace instead of structured gameplay mechanics. Your job here is to scout giant creatures and scare them away without fighting or killing.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 48.1%, Atmospheric 11%, Relaxing 9.9%, First-Person 9.7%, Adventure 7.2%

Explore a mysterious abandoned bunker and find notes that paint a disturbing picture.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 47.4%, First-Person 14.1%, Atmospheric 11%, Adventure 8.8%, Exploration 6.7%

Dream is an exploration game that takes place within the subconscious mind of Howard Phillips, a young man whose waking hours are tedious and dull, but whose dreams are lucid and powerful.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 46.2%, Adventure 10.7%, Atmospheric 9.4%, First-Person 9.2%, Exploration 8.8%

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 53%, Adventure 15.3%, Casual 13.7%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Story Rich 5.4%

Marie's Room is a short story exploration game about an unconventional friendship between two classmates. You play as Kelsey, remembering Marie's room as it was twenty years ago. But something’s off. What happened to Marie?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 43.9%, Atmospheric 11.8%, First-Person 8.2%, Story Rich 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%

3D first-person walking simulator with a side of exploration/interaction with the environment. The game tells the story of the Space Lemmings from Space who, after running many experiments with breakfast alphabet and the space-time continuum, got blocked between dimensions (or something).

Why similar: Walking Simulator 44.1%, First-Person 11.2%, Atmospheric 11%, Exploration 6.8%, Stylized 6.5%

LiDAR Exploration Program is a relaxing atmospheric game with light horror elements, where you explore in complete darkness using a scanner to reveal the world around you.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 44.3%, Atmospheric 14.2%, First-Person 11.6%, Adventure 9.8%, Exploration 8.4%

Explore a cold, abandoned, and dreary facility to piece together its mysteries and find a means for escape from the horror that lurks within.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 54.7%, Atmospheric 17.2%, First-Person 12.3%, Exploration 8.1%, Adventure 5.3%

When the Darkness comes is a walking simulator whose glitchy and dark tale tries to illustrate the hardships of depression and anxiety through a variety of imaginary digital landscapes.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 62.8%, First-Person 14.6%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Adventure 6.3%, Story Rich 3.4%

A sidescrolling 3D adventure shortgame that combines multiple genres and features various action and puzzle sequences. Its artistic approach is supported by powerful visuals, intense atmosphere and a unique game narrative on the boundaries of science-fiction and fantasy.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 37.9%, Post-apocalyptic 28.4%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Adventure 5.9%, 3D 5.8%

Find your way out of BABBDI. A short, first person exploration experience.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 48%, Atmospheric 16.1%, First-Person 11.9%, Exploration 10.7%, Casual 5.9%