Games Like Eastshade

The 3D anime-style shooting game "E.T.E" is launching early access soon. It offers three unique environments—sea, land, and air—plus a system for developing female characters and mechas. Famous voice actresses like Sakura Tange, Kana Hanazawa, Rie Tanaka, and Mikako Komatsu voice the characters.

Why similar: 3D 70.4%, Singleplayer 29.6%

Why You'll Like It: Like Eastshade, this game centers on the joy of painting and exploring a vibrant world to capture its beauty on canvas.

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 24.1% ★, Relaxing 14.8%, Open World 14.3%, Nature 14.2%, Exploration 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, relaxing exploration game that captures the same sense of freedom and gentle discovery found in Eastshade.

It's 1986 - Meredith Weiss takes a break from her career in the big city to deliver mail in her hometown. How will she experience two weeks in beautiful Providence Oaks, with its iconic lake and quirky community? And what will she do next? It's up to you.

Why similar: Open World 29.1%, Relaxing 23.8%, Story Rich 17.2%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Exploration 8%

Why You'll Like It: A peaceful, story-driven experience where you explore a beautiful environment at your own pace while interacting with local residents.

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: Open World 25.4%, Relaxing 14.7%, Exploration 13.9%, Story Rich 13.1%, Atmospheric 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: This open-world exploration game features a distinct art style and a focus on peaceful discovery without any combat.

Unwind and enjoy the slow life in Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, a relaxing open-world adventure game. Yonder is set in the world of Gemea. A natural island paradise with eight distinct environments ranging from tropical beaches to snow-capped summits.

Why similar: Open World 29.9%, Crafting 20.6%, Relaxing 13.5%, Exploration 12.2%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, open-world adventure that emphasizes crafting and exploration in a beautiful, non-violent environment.

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: Open World 14.5%, Story Rich 14.1%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, First-Person 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person narrative adventure that excels at atmospheric storytelling and environmental exploration.

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 30.3%, Open World 22.5%, Exploration 12.6%, Story Rich 10.6%, Colorful 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on photography and environmental exploration in a non-violent, heartwarming setting that mirrors Eastshade's gentle tone.

A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 21.5%, Exploration 14.6%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Open World 10.7%, Fantasy 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning adventure game that relies on environmental storytelling and exploration to convey its emotional narrative.

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

Why similar: Beautiful 49.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Relaxing 9.6%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Exploration 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in atmospheric, non-verbal storytelling that encourages exploration and wonder in a vast, beautiful landscape.

The Forgotten City is a narrative-driven time loop adventure in ancient Rome. Discover the ruins of an ancient underground city, travel 2000 years into the past, and unravel the mystery of who destroyed it by cleverly exploiting the power to wind back time. The fate of the city is in your hands.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Open World 11.9%, Exploration 11.5%, Mystery 11%, First-Person 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a rich, narrative-driven mystery that rewards curiosity and conversation, much like the questing in Eastshade.

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: Story Rich 23.1%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, First-Person 12.4%, Exploration 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive, story-rich experience that uses exploration to uncover the deep, personal histories of its characters.

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: First-Person 17.9%, Story Rich 16.8%, Exploration 12.4%, Mystery 12.2%, Atmospheric 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person adventure game that combines beautiful environments with puzzle-solving and a strong, character-driven story.

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: Open World 13.1%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Nature 11.4%, Relaxing 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric exploration game that focuses on emotional storytelling and the beauty of nature.

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: Beautiful 24.7% ★, Exploration 19.1%, First-Person 11.4%, Adventure 10.8%, Mystery 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: An artistic, first-person exploration game where you reveal the world by interacting with it, similar to the painting mechanics in Eastshade.

Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!

Why similar: Nature 28.3%, Relaxing 23.2%, Exploration 19.5%, Atmospheric 14.2%, Adventure 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, photography-based exploration game that rewards you for observing and interacting with the world around you.

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: Open World 21.7%, Exploration 14.5%, Relaxing 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Adventure 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a beautiful open world that you can explore freely, capturing the same sense of wonder and flight found in Eastshade.

From the art director of Journey®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths.

Why similar: Beautiful 23.9% ★, Relaxing 17%, Great Soundtrack 16.2%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Exploration 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, relaxing underwater exploration game that prioritizes visual beauty and a sense of discovery.

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: Great Soundtrack 28.2%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Open World 13.5%, Story Rich 11.1%, First-Person 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A slow-paced, atmospheric walking simulator that rewards players for exploring every corner of its detailed world.

Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements.

Why similar: Open World 23.1%, Nature 21%, Exploration 12.5%, Fantasy 11.7%, Colorful 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines world-building and exploration in a relaxing, colorful environment that encourages creativity.

Immerse yourself in a unique narrative experience and explore the thousand summer colors of Dordogne as you revisit your childhood to uncover lost family secrets in this touching formative journey.

Why similar: Nature 26.1%, Relaxing 16.6%, Exploration 13.3%, Story Rich 12.4%, Atmospheric 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: An artistic, narrative-focused game that captures the feeling of exploring and documenting memories in a picturesque setting.

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: Exploration 24.6%, First-Person 16.1%, Adventure 15.9%, Story Rich 12.3%, Realistic 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: The classic first-person exploration and puzzle game that set the standard for atmospheric, world-focused adventure.

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 25.7%, Open World 20.9%, Relaxing 14.5%, Exploration 13.1%, Colorful 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, relaxing game about exploring and maintaining a park, focusing on simple joys and peaceful interactions.

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: Crafting 24.3%, Fantasy 12.7%, Exploration 11.8%, Story Rich 11.7%, RPG 11%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich crafting and exploration game that features a unique, fairy-tale aesthetic and rewarding quest design.

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: Exploration 20.4%, Adventure 16.8%, First-Person 16.6%, Mystery 14.3%, Open World 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle-adventure that encourages deep exploration of a mysterious, alien environment.

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: Mystery 15.4%, Atmospheric 14.8%, First-Person 12.6%, Exploration 12.2%, Open World 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person mystery game that emphasizes environmental observation and narrative discovery in a stunningly detailed world.

It's Clara's last day on the island where she grew up. She needs to complete preparations, visit her favorite places, and say her goodbyes before leaving on a journey she may not return from.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.5%, First-Person 25%, Atmospheric 21.6%, Adventure 19.9%, Singleplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric first-person game that focuses on character interactions and exploring a peaceful, stylized world.

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: Open World 20.9%, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, First-Person 17.2%, Exploration 13.8%, Adventure 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person exploration game that emphasizes movement and discovery within a lush, mysterious environment.

Explore a beautiful open world where you deliver mail, find artifacts, help people out, and fend off folks you’ve wronged.

Why similar: Nature 19.9%, Open World 18.3%, Crafting 16.1%, Relaxing 10.6%, Exploration 10%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world exploration game that emphasizes nature and discovery, allowing players to shape their own journey.

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

Why similar: Open World 21.3%, Nature 19.6%, Relaxing 15.3%, Exploration 13.2%, Atmospheric 9.2%

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: Nature 32.8%, Great Soundtrack 15.7%, Relaxing 12.6%, Atmospheric 10.8%, First-Person 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, atmospheric exploration game that focuses on the beauty of nature and the joy of wandering.

Create your own paths combining the different elements available in this uniquely crafted world. Immerse yourself in a relaxing experience where your actions shape not only your surroundings but also your fate.

Why similar: Beautiful 37.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Relaxing 10.7%, Adventure 10%, Colorful 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, emotional exploration game that encourages players to discover its world at their own pace.

An open-world action adventure game set in a simulated world in which humans never reached the top of the food chain.

Why similar: Open World 21.7%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Fantasy 9.9%, RPG 9.5%, Nature 8.7%

Été (summer) is a relaxing painting game set in Montréal. Color the city to explore, create artworks on canvas, collect stamps in your album, decorate your studio, fulfill commissions from your neighbors, and unleash your inner artist!

Why similar: Nature 17.2%, Relaxing 15.1%, Exploration 12%, First-Person 11.8%, Atmospheric 10.4%

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: Open World 17.4%, Exploration 15.3%, Relaxing 13.2%, First-Person 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%

Ready your pack, grab your walking stick and step into a world of mystery. Craft your character and immerse yourself in the enchanted lands of Braided Shore.

Why similar: Open World 21.9%, Relaxing 20.7%, Fantasy 13.4%, RPG 11.8%, Exploration 11.7%

You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.

Why similar: Open World 23.6%, Exploration 15.4%, First-Person 14.6%, Colorful 9%, Atmospheric 8.1%

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: Nature 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Open World 8.7%, First-Person 8.6%, Exploration 8.3%

Submerged is a third-person combat-free game in which you explore a mysterious flooded city and discover the beauty of desolation in vast outdoor environments. You take on the role of Miku, a young girl who has brought her wounded brother to the city in their small fishing boat.

Why similar: Nature 17.8%, Open World 14.7%, Beautiful 13.5% ★, Relaxing 11.7%, Exploration 10.9%

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: Nature 22.4%, Fantasy 13.3%, Story Rich 12.3%, Beautiful 12.3% ★, Atmospheric 10.9%

Escape to an enchanting, living sandbox surrounded by wildlife and nature. Scavenge materials and craft tools to turn your small cabin into a warm, well-supplied home. Survive by fishing, cooking and growing your own food. Be careful though, the forest is as dangerous as it is wonderful.

Why similar: Open World 20.8%, Crafting 18.4%, Relaxing 13.7%, Exploration 11.9%, Atmospheric 9.7%

Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.

Why similar: Nature 29.1%, Relaxing 18.2%, Exploration 15.1%, Story Rich 13.6%, Atmospheric 13.5%

Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Nature 12.3%, Open World 10.4%, Fantasy 9.4%, Story Rich 8.4%

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: Open World 14.6%, Mystery 10.6%, First-Person 10.5%, Exploration 10.4%, Relaxing 10.3%

Northern Canada, 1970. A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive. Kona is a chilly interactive tale you won't soon forget.

Why similar: Open World 25%, First-Person 14.4%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Exploration 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%

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: Exploration 24.6%, Nature 14.4%, Adventure 13.8%, Open World 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%

A strange signal... an alien craft... an interplanetary, gravity-defying journey through space and time.

Why similar: Relaxing 18.2%, Realistic 16.6%, Exploration 15.8%, Atmospheric 15.2%, Story Rich 10.8%

Draugen is a single-player, first-person Fjord Noir mystery set in 1920s Norway. Explore a forgotten coastal village in your search for your missing sister, accompanied by your independent and enigmatic young ward. Norwegian Game of the Year 2019.

Why similar: First-Person 16.4%, Realistic 16.2%, Story Rich 16%, Mystery 14.9%, Atmospheric 14.1%

A top-down adventure game in a coloring book world full of vibrant characters. Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, make friends, and draw on anything! From creators on Wandersong + Celeste.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 23%, RPG 21.1%, Adventure 14.3%, Metroidvania 11.7%, Colorful 10.2%

Ghost of a Tale is an action-RPG game in which you play as Tilo, a mouse and minstrel thrown into a perilous adventure. Through stealth and cunning you’ll be able to explore the secrets of Dwindling Heights Keep and navigate its dangers.

Why similar: Fantasy 17.3%, Atmospheric 16.9%, Open World 16.4%, Adventure 14.5%, RPG 14.3%

Immerse yourself in an exciting journey on the island of dreams. Explore the open world and interesting places, while solving various puzzles that use environment.

Why similar: Exploration 16.9%, First-Person 16.6%, Adventure 16.1%, Open World 15.7%, Relaxing 12.6%

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

Why similar: Nature 31.8%, Story Rich 10.6%, Colorful 10.6%, Adventure 9.9%, Fantasy 8.6%

Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…

Why similar: Story Rich 22.2%, Relaxing 19.7%, RPG 18.6%, Atmospheric 17.1%, Adventure 11.5%

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: Open World 21%, Nature 17.9%, Relaxing 14.1%, Exploration 11.5%, Story Rich 10.5%

Play as an Artificial Intelligence guiding a stranded xenobiologist through a beautiful and mysterious alien ocean. A non-violent sci-fi story, enter a world of wonder, fear and vulnerability, unraveling the history and ecology of an impossible planet. What will you discover together?

Why similar: Beautiful 33.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, Aliens 13%, Exploration 9.1%, Story Rich 8.4%

A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.

Why similar: Relaxing 22.5%, Exploration 18.5%, Story Rich 15.7%, Atmospheric 15.3%, Colorful 14.1%

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, Beautiful 16.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, RPG 9.6%, Fantasy 8%

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: Beautiful 19.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Realistic 10.8%, Relaxing 10.4%, First-Person 8.5%

Tiny Glade is a small diorama builder where you doodle whimsical castles, cozy cottages & romantic ruins. Explore gridless building chemistry as the game adorns your glades with procedural detail. No management, combat or goals: just kick back and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas.

Why similar: Relaxing 35.3%, Nature 30.1%, First-Person 12.6%, Colorful 10.4%, Atmospheric 8.8%

A neon-noir story in a rain-drenched cyberpunk metropolis. It’s your first night on the job working for the Cloudpunk delivery service. Two rules: Don’t miss a delivery and don’t ask what’s in the package.

Why similar: Open World 28%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Story Rich 12.2%, Exploration 11.6%, First-Person 9.6%