Games Like Dawngrown

In this interactive story set in a world where memories are a source of energy, Arthur must help the townspeople reclaim their past. Along the way he will befriend talking vegetables, explore a magical forest, and uncover the town’s mysterious history.

Why similar: Nature 22.2%, Walking Simulator 18.6%, Relaxing 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Story Rich 7.5%

Play as Boris, a curious baby boar who must learn how to use his nose to reunite with his family after a forest fire. Explore beautiful landscapes, track scents, and uncover secrets as you slowly reconnect with nature in this cozy animal adventure.

Why similar: Nature 15.3%, Walking Simulator 14.4%, Relaxing 12.5%, Collectathon 10.6%, Cute 9.8%

You play as a girl who has shut herself in her home and refuses to leave. she must explore and find her memories if she ever wants to escape her past. This game is inspired by Yume nikki and various classic RPG Maker horror games.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 20.9%, Collectathon 20.8%, Emotional 19.9%, Relaxing 9.1%, Story Rich 7.4%

In the hills by the river is a small village of handful souls. A raccoon walks through them and their past lives discovering their joys and sorrows. Spend your time in an idyllic rustic environment unlocking the villagers' memories and solving environmental puzzles.

Why similar: Nature 28.5%, Story Rich 10.9%, Colorful 10%, Relaxing 9.9%, Emotional 9.4%

There is Still Hope is a single-player, adventurous, story-rich, mystery game. You play the character, Tom. Your job is to find your missing wife. To find her, you must go through a dark forest. You have a few tools and an uninvited friend to navigate the woods.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 24.4%, Nature 17.6%, Emotional 17%, Walking Simulator 10.2%, Story Rich 7.2%

Join Me 🦊 finding his memories on his last journey and experience a touching, emotional tale.

Why similar: Emotional 25.9%, Nature 21.7%, Cute 9.2%, Relaxing 8.4%, Action-Adventure 7.6%

A peaceful third-person adventure where you play as a red panda. Climb trees, roll into a ball, swim, knock down objects, and even fly with a balloon! No combat, no rush — just the forest, atmosphere, and full immersion in nature.

Why similar: Nature 24.9%, Walking Simulator 20.5%, Emotional 17.9%, Cute 9.7%, Relaxing 7.7%

Fox collects gems and songs in dream world adventure. Explore dream world. Solve puzzles. Collect fragments of songs. Find the way to home! Indie game by solo developer. With love from Ukraine!

Why similar: Nature 22.2%, Walking Simulator 19%, Collectathon 17.4%, Relaxing 11.2%, Emotional 8.6%

You are a frog, one of the Animal Kingdom's best combatants. The world's water has become corrupted, causing animals to attack each other. Fight, change color, explore and become strong enough to save the world from a slow and hopeless demise.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Collectathon 22.3%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Nature 9.4%, Top-Down 8.4%

Fung around and find out! A cozy mushroom foraging and exploration game. Plant shromspores on 6 different islands to unlock all combinations. Can you make all 105 of 'em pop up? Challenge accepted!

Why similar: Nature 20.7%, Walking Simulator 19.4%, Collectathon 15%, Relaxing 12.2%, Story Rich 8.6%

Have you ever wondered if you could play a video game, without even looking at the screen? What if you played this unique sound-based adventure game, without even seeing anything!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.4%, Dialogue Heavy 20.4%, Emotional 19.8%, Action-Adventure 12%, Story Rich 10.8%

Follow the story of Guina, the lost puppet, exploring the Forgotten Island, meeting new characters, helping them and trying to find a way back home through a wholesome and cute story.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 19.7%, Walking Simulator 15.8%, Emotional 12.5%, Nature 10.9%, Relaxing 10.6%

Starshifter is a game about shapeshifting, desert animals, and finding your place.

Why similar: Nature 33%, Collectathon 13.5%, Cute 12%, Colorful 9.3%, Story Rich 8.5%

Share your thoughts and discover those shared by others, in Fireside Feelings. Gather around the welcoming warmth of the campfire and take part in conversations between real people separated in space and time. Sometimes, we all need a good talk under the stars.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 41.4%, Emotional 15.2%, Nature 13%, Relaxing 7.1%, Cute 6.1%

One Last Memory is an emotional story-driven 3rd person exploration game with a lot of adventure game elements. You re-discovers your own past and lost memories on this incredible journey through the nature while also exploring the sad background story and fighting your own inner demons and fears.

Why similar: Nature 20.6%, Collectathon 20.4%, Emotional 19.4%, Walking Simulator 16.5%, Relaxing 7.8%

Sayri: The Beginning aims to warm your heart and whisk you away on a colorful journey to a new home, filled with emotion and wonder. Experience a beautiful, living world where friendship is the only recipe for surviving the unknown.

Why similar: Emotional 18.2%, Nature 17.7%, Walking Simulator 16.5%, Relaxing 9.7%, Cute 8.4%

A lonely dog follows scents and memories through a dreamlike forest searching for someone who never returned.

Why similar: Emotional 26.8%, Walking Simulator 24.2%, Nature 16.7%, Story Rich 10.3%, Atmospheric 7.5%

Botley can't do many things on his own. Good thing he has telepathy.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Dialogue Heavy 23.8%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Nature 10.5%, Relaxing 10.1%

Dome Drive is a story-driven, single-player, top-down color-based shooter about androids and humans trapped under a dome

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 42.1%, Emotional 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Story Rich 9.9%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

TEMANAVA is an Adventure/Exploration game where you play as a co-pilot who survived a crash. You will have to learn an unknown language in order to communicate with strange islanders and use your mysterious powers to find your commander!

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 35.3%, Relaxing 10.8%, Cute 10.3%, Colorful 9.5%, Nature 8.7%

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

Why similar: Emotional 19.5%, Walking Simulator 19.3%, Nature 19%, Relaxing 11.9%, Collectathon 7.6%

In Retro Relics, you follow in the footsteps of your late Grandpa, a passionate metal detectorist. Explore nature and search for various relics with your metal detector. Roam freely with no time limits-detect, dig, help others find their lost belongings, and complete your coin and relics collection!

Why similar: Collectathon 22.1%, Nature 21.3%, Walking Simulator 15.4%, Relaxing 7.2%, Top-Down 7.2%

Slip into the role of Sebb Linus, a former NCF agent, and sneak into enemy bases undetected. Stay undetected so as not to raise the alarm. Experience the old-school stealth genre.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Emotional 23.3%, Nature 12.4%, Action-Adventure 12%, Story Rich 9.3%

Unsettled is a short single-player first-person adventure game. Experience the most exciting journey of your life against the background of the beautiful landscapes of the northern mountains.

Why similar: Nature 24.5%, Walking Simulator 17.6%, Emotional 12%, Relaxing 9.1%, Cute 8.3%

According to the assurances of scientists, the probability of an on-board computer error is only 0.0001%, but we should have pulled out this lucky ticket!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.6%, Nature 14.6%, Emotional 13%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Top-Down 7.1%

Single-player third-person adventure game centered around an unexpected journey of Leo and his companions.To accomplish your vital duty, struggle to overcome hassles on the road. Explore the wild beauty of unknown nature. Most of all,watch over each other.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.6%, Emotional 17.7%, Nature 15.6%, Story Rich 9.2%, Relaxing 8.7%

I Am The Cat is a cosy narrative walking simulator, where you play as a little cat called Lily, and sometimes people tell you their problems.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 28.6%, Walking Simulator 20.7%, Relaxing 11%, Cute 10.1%, Exploration 7.2%

Walk, interact, and talk with Jesus about why you were about to take your life. Will ralmoke find the will to live again or will this conversation be the final nail in the coffin bring ralmoke to hades?

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 29%, Walking Simulator 21.5%, Nature 13.8%, Relaxing 11.7%, Exploration 7.8%

Ellan is a beautiful first-person atmospheric story adventure where life and death intertwine. Accompanied by a guiding light, travel dream-like worlds to uncover lost answers and confront the illusion of choice. Embark on a transformative path to liberation and Moksha. Ellan awaits your discovery.

Why similar: Emotional 20.4%, Walking Simulator 17.1%, Nature 16.1%, Relaxing 9.9%, Story Rich 9.3%

The Road To Recovery places you in the shoes of Ash, a recovering addict, starting at day one. Awoken by the sound of your phone ringing, you have ZERO memory of the night before. Explore Oakborough City, and "survive" day one!

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 37.8%, Emotional 17.7%, Exploration 13%, Story Rich 9.7%, Colorful 8.5%

A story-driven action-adventure where you explore an eerie world, speak to its mysterious inhabitants and confront enemies. Uncover the battles those spirits face with grief, help them move on by completing their quests and guide Calvin toward the end of his own journey.

Why similar: Emotional 19.1%, Nature 17.2%, Dialogue Heavy 15.3%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Cute 9.4%

You can roll the ball with three different material, And it will help your variety game play. Explore world and find your way to goal.

Why similar: Nature 25.3%, Emotional 20.6%, Relaxing 15.1%, Colorful 8.4%, Action-Adventure 7%

For a hermit crab, it’s difficult to find a place you can call home. Explore a large, underwater house, searching for a real seashell. Meet creatures and discover long buried secrets in this third-person, atmospheric adventure.

Why similar: Nature 19.5%, Emotional 16.1%, Walking Simulator 12.9%, Story Rich 9.4%, Relaxing 8.6%

When the Embers Wake is a third person narrative adventure with a cause to create awareness about the very current and real threats on wildlife. You play as a red panda that needs to survive amidst environmental challenges, threats and also grief.

Why similar: Emotional 28.3%, Nature 24.4%, Walking Simulator 20.4%, Cute 8.2%, Atmospheric 4.9%

Go foraging in a vast forest. Strap on your utility belt and head out to explore, photograph, journal, and pick your finds. Sell them at Forager’s Finds to unlock perks and upgrades. A relaxed mushroom picker simulator with many species to discover and document — if you take the time to look.

Why similar: Collectathon 27.1%, Nature 26.7%, Walking Simulator 19.4%, Relaxing 8.6%, Exploration 8.5%

As Iren, a rookie potion maker, as he begins his first job! Track down the culprit behind the mysterious 'Armis' flower, explore, craft potions, and enjoy a charming fantasy life!

Why similar: Collectathon 20.6%, Dialogue Heavy 18.7%, Relaxing 12.4%, Cute 10.9%, Story Rich 8.2%

A short walking simulator about a quiet cow, a forgotten chapel, and golden bells. Less than 10 minutes. No enemies. Just peace and hooves, and walking.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.5%, Emotional 15.3%, Nature 13.6%, Relaxing 13%, Exploration 10.1%

Dust off your coffee machine and prepare your warmest smile to meet your customers again in the second episode of the much loved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator; Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 49.3%, Emotional 13%, Relaxing 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Story Rich 6%

Paperbark is a charming game that tells a beautiful short story of a wombat, the bush and a very hot Australian Summer.

Why similar: Nature 26.1%, Walking Simulator 19.8%, Relaxing 11.4%, Colorful 8.4%, Cute 8.3%

Summer! Sea! Festival! You've been waiting for this for so long, and here you are! But what is it, why are the stages empty, and everybody around you is sad? Explore the island, learn the stories of the islanders, unlock new strengths during meditations and arrange the loudest and coolest festival!

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 29.7%, Walking Simulator 20.4%, Relaxing 11.3%, Action-Adventure 9%, Cute 7.2%

Relaxing, emotional, and short, Sunset Drive is created for quiet gaming sessions. Embark on a narrative road trip where two companions share talks, silences, and choices under fading light. Piece together unspoken emotions via atmospheric detours leading to multiple endings and discover anew.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 31%, Emotional 25.7%, Nature 14.4%, Relaxing 9.1%, Cute 5.3%

Vestige is a third‑person narrative adventure where you explore a mysterious island to piece together the fragments of a forgotten past. Discover buried memories and confront the emotions that shaped Paul’s life.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 19.1%, Emotional 17.3%, Walking Simulator 17.2%, Nature 16%, Story Rich 12.5%

Take control of your airship and embark on an emotional journey through the Seven Skies. - Thrilling dogfights, alien landscapes and mysterious enigmas await on the path to Paradise.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.6%, Emotional 24.6%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Story Rich 9.2%, Action-Adventure 6.5%

Play as an adorable dolphin trying to make a difference in there small polluted village, filled with characters who are a little worn down, but your doing your best to make things a bit better.

Why similar: Nature 28%, Relaxing 11.5%, Dialogue Heavy 9.8%, Adventure 8.7%, Exploration 8.4%

Rediscover the 7 emotions lost by a bird with Alzheimer's. Every memory is a color, every color is a power.

Why similar: Nature 16.5%, Emotional 13.2%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Relaxing 10.5%, Top-Down 9.8%

Explore the whimsical world of Pippin in this short, 2D adventure and exploration game. Traverse a wild garden, uncover secrets, discover treasures, and meet adorable NPCs in this enchanting storybook world.

Why similar: Collectathon 19.9%, Nature 17.9%, Relaxing 11%, Cute 9.9%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

Team up with your "other self", Honno-chan, as you parry, pummel and pulse your way out of your darkest nightmare in this one-of-a-kind "parry heaven" action game!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.2%, Emotional 16.3%, Cute 11.3%, Top-Down 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

As the last mother fox on Earth, your cubs need all your care to survive in a merciless world that slowly destroys itself. You have to help them, teach them and save them. And you should never forget that extinction is forever – in the real world and in this 2023 BAFTA award winning experience.

Why similar: Emotional 29.3%, Nature 21.8%, Walking Simulator 10.2%, Cute 8.8%, Story Rich 5.6%

follow a mysterious cat as it navigates a surreal world of memories, searching for the lost love of its owner. The cat must journey through a variety of environments, from sunny landscapes to dark and mysterious locales, all while uncovering clues and pieces of the lost love story.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.4%, Emotional 16.1%, Nature 13.3%, Action-Adventure 13%, Cute 8.1%

Explore a hand-crafted fairytale world with Snouty, our hungry little hero! Enjoy swinging your sword and filling your Fungipedia in this solo-developed open-world adventure for all ages.

Why similar: Nature 27.1%, Collectathon 23.2%, Relaxing 12.6%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Cute 8%

Hike, jump, and climb to traverse the treacherous terrain of the island to help villagers deliver parcels and complete their tasks and requests. Experience a story of vanishing traditions, a missing scientist, and an unfolding mystery. Serenading a quieter life, the island calls!

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 27.8%, Nature 17.7%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Relaxing 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

A stylized point-and-click adventure set high in the forest canopy. Talk to villagers, ride ziplines and wooden cable cars, and solve gear-and-pulley puzzles as you uncover the forest’s forgotten history.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.9%, Nature 17.3%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Relaxing 10.6%, Cute 9.1%

Escape from a fast-paced life and find refuge in an archipelago full of calm and hungry capybaras. With 16-bit graphics and an original soundtrack, Super Kappy Island is a relaxing game that mixes exploration, adventure and combat.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 23.1%, Nature 21.9%, Relaxing 10.8%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Top-Down 8%

Fire Lookout: Abandoned Post is a first-person psychological horror and narrative-driven mystery game. Where you play as a newly stationed lookout in Summit Ridge National Park.

Why similar: Emotional 21%, Nature 19.6%, Dialogue Heavy 19.5%, Story Rich 9.1%, Exploration 9%

Help Myko complete her mushroom foraging journal and get into the Royal Academy in this cozy, self-paced adventure game. Meet a colorful cast of characters in calm natural spaces as you uncover the gentle puzzle of mycology.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 22.4%, Collectathon 22%, Walking Simulator 17.1%, Relaxing 8.7%, Top-Down 8.2%

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: Walking Simulator 19%, Nature 13%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Relaxing 9%, Top-Down 8.6%

A gorgeous 3rd person casual adventure game centred around a dying soldier wondering through the elysian field witnessing the final moments of those already gone before leaving his own final mark. Uncover memories and a final conversation before laying to rest.

Why similar: Emotional 26.2%, Walking Simulator 22.3%, Collectathon 18.1%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Adventure 7.5%

Social Moth is a charmingly beautiful narrative platformer where you play as Aletris, a socially anxious moth trying to find their place in a daunting world. Navigate conversations, solve creative puzzles, and enjoy satisfying platforming as you help Aletris contend with their social anxiety!

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 41%, Emotional 36.7%, Colorful 9%, Story Rich 6.6%, Casual 2.8%

The birds are coming back! So, gather some wood, some bird food, and build some amazing shelters. Explore Plumage Farm on a relaxing day and get to know its inhabitants and regulars. How will you use the day?

Why similar: Nature 24.3%, Collectathon 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Top-Down 8.6%, Relaxing 8.6%

Do you like rocks? Come to Rocky Park to discover and collect as many as you can! Explore a cozy natural park at your own pace, meet its inhabitants, and let yourself be surprised by the little secrets hidden around every corner.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.3%, Nature 16.3%, Relaxing 13.2%, Cute 12.1%, Exploration 10.5%