Games Like Eastshade

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 24.8% ★, Relaxing 14.6%, Nature 14.1%, Open World 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, bite-sized open-world adventure that captures the joy of exploration and meeting quirky characters.

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 15.9%, Story Rich 15.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Atmospheric 13.3%, First-Person 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similarly immersive first-person narrative experience set in a stunning, isolated wilderness.

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 14.9%, Exploration 13.9%, Story Rich 13.3%, Atmospheric 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: You explore a vast, beautiful desert on a hoverbike, focusing on discovery and personal growth without combat.

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 29.2%, Relaxing 24.3%, Story Rich 17.3%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Exploration 8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on a relaxing, narrative-driven experience where you interact with townspeople in a beautiful, slow-paced setting.

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 26.5%, RPG 22.8%, Adventure 14.9%, Colorful 10.7%, Story Rich 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the creative, artistic spirit of Eastshade by allowing you to paint and interact with the world to solve problems.

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 19.6%, Nature 17%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Relaxing 13.4%, Exploration 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes the act of documenting your surroundings through photography and audio recording, mirroring the painterly focus of Eastshade.

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 29.2%, Crafting 20.3%, Relaxing 13.4%, Exploration 11.9%, Adventure 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, open-world game that emphasizes exploration, crafting, and helping the inhabitants of a vibrant land.

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 26.1%, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Atmospheric 15.7%, First-Person 14.1%, Exploration 13%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deeply moving, story-rich exploration experience that rewards curiosity and observation.

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 32.7%, Open World 23.9%, Exploration 13.6%, Story Rich 11.4%, Colorful 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Centers on exploring a Mediterranean island, taking photos of wildlife, and helping the community, much like the quest-based nature of Eastshade.

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

Why similar: Beautiful 47.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Relaxing 8.9%, Atmospheric 7.3%, Exploration 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential atmospheric exploration game that relies on visual storytelling and a sense of wonder.

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 23.3%, Exploration 14.4%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Open World 10.5%, Fantasy 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, atmospheric adventure that focuses on exploration and environmental storytelling without the need for combat.

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 16.3%, Open World 13.2%, Exploration 12.8%, First-Person 11.9%, Story Rich 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a rich, dialogue-heavy mystery set in an open environment where your choices and investigations shape the outcome.

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 24.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Relaxing 16.9%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Exploration 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a serene, underwater exploration experience that prioritizes atmosphere and beauty over challenge.

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 28.8%, Relaxing 23.6%, Exploration 19.6%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Adventure 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A delightful photography-based adventure that encourages you to explore and help locals in a cozy, hand-drawn world.

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: Interactive Fiction 18.2%, Open World 15.2%, Exploration 13.5%, Relaxing 11.8%, First-Person 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational walking simulator that prioritizes atmosphere and environmental storytelling.

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 20.6%, Story Rich 19.1%, Exploration 14%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Adventure 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person narrative adventure that blends exploration with environmental puzzles in a beautiful setting.

Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!

Why similar: Relaxing 46.5%, Colorful 27.1%, Adventure 11.8%, RPG 10.9%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A non-violent, exploration-heavy game that captures the same sense of wonder and lighthearted questing found in Eastshade.

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 31.7%, Atmospheric 15%, Open World 13.5%, Story Rich 11.5%, First-Person 10%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive, story-rich walking simulator set in a beautifully realized, deserted English village.

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: Co-op 52.2%, Multiplayer 37.2%, Singleplayer 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A painting-focused adventure game that directly mirrors the core mechanic of capturing the world on canvas.

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 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Nature 11.9%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Relaxing 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, emotional exploration game that uses environmental storytelling to convey a touching narrative.

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 28.9% ★, Exploration 21.5%, First-Person 13%, Adventure 11.9%, Story Rich 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique exploration game where you reveal the world by painting it, echoing the creative discovery found in Eastshade.

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 21.5%, Relaxing 14.5%, Exploration 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Nature 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a relaxing, open-world exploration experience with a unique focus on flight and discovery.

A teenage guitar prodigy sets out on a psychedelic journey to inspire his stage persona and confront the legacy of a dead folk legend. Starring voice performances by Michael Johnston, Caroline Kinley, Lena Headey, Jason Schwartzman, Mark Strong, and Carl Weathers.

Why similar: Story Rich 21.5%, Interactive Fiction 17.7%, Colorful 15.3%, Atmospheric 14.4%, Exploration 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning, artistic journey that celebrates creativity and self-expression.

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 27.8%, Story Rich 12.2%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Exploration 11.5%, First-Person 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a first-person perspective on a sprawling, atmospheric city, focusing on narrative and exploration.

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: Beautiful 30.8% ★, Relaxing 20.4%, Exploration 19%, First-Person 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A purely experimental, relaxing exploration game that turns the environment into a musical landscape.

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 24.4%, Fantasy 12.7%, Exploration 11.9%, Story Rich 11.7%, RPG 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A crafting-heavy adventure that encourages exploration and investigation in a whimsical, story-rich environment.

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 38.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, Relaxing 10.6%, Colorful 9.6%, Adventure 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A visually striking, meditative adventure that focuses on exploration and emotional storytelling.

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 32.8%, First-Person 24.9%, Atmospheric 20%, Adventure 19.3%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric first-person narrative experience that focuses on exploration and character interaction.

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 22.6%, Fantasy 13.2%, Beautiful 12.8% ★, Story Rich 12.3%, Atmospheric 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich adventure that combines exploration with puzzle-solving in a beautifully atmospheric, folklore-inspired world.

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 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Lore-Rich 11.1%, First-Person 8.2%, Open World 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, first-person exploration game that emphasizes a journey through a beautiful, mystical landscape.

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 28%, First-Person 18.6%, Adventure 17.8%, Story Rich 14.1%, Realistic 12.4%

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 17.5%, Relaxing 16.9%, Co-op 13.2%, Fantasy 10.7%, RPG 9.7%

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 18.4%, Relaxing 16.1%, Exploration 12.7%, First-Person 12.7%, Colorful 10.4%

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 21.3%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Fantasy 9.7%, RPG 9.6%, Nature 8.7%

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

Why similar: Open World 22.2%, Nature 20.8%, Relaxing 16.3%, Exploration 14%, Colorful 9.3%

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

Why similar: Open World 24.5%, Exploration 16.1%, First-Person 15.4%, Colorful 9.5%, Beautiful 8.4% ★

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 17.4%, Open World 16.4%, Atmospheric 16%, RPG 14.6%, Adventure 14.4%

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

Why similar: Nature 20.1%, Open World 18.2%, Crafting 16.2%, Relaxing 10.7%, Exploration 10.1%

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 29.6%, Relaxing 18.4%, Exploration 15.2%, Story Rich 13.7%, Atmospheric 12.8%

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 17.1%, First-Person 16.9%, Adventure 15.9%, Open World 15.7%, Relaxing 12.8%

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 20.7%, Great Soundtrack 19.5%, First-Person 17.3%, Exploration 13.7%, Adventure 10%

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 24.4%, Nature 14.5%, Adventure 13.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Open World 11.3%

You awake in Mythica, a cozy island where magical stones change day to night. Explore winding paths or venture into the wilds with your trusty glider and sailboat. To return home, you must befriend quirky townsfolk, discover hidden treasures, master magic, and face enemies in clever puzzle combat.

Why similar: Nature 19.3%, Open World 18%, Fantasy 12.8%, Relaxing 11.7%, Exploration 9.8%

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 18.5%, Relaxing 13.9%, Exploration 12%, First-Person 9.6%

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 32.7%, Great Soundtrack 16.9%, Relaxing 12.6%, First-Person 10.6%, Atmospheric 10.1%

Dive into a deep Open World that rewards exploration. Solve clever puzzles with lateral thinking, and engage in unique, story-driven boss battles. Then take a break. Furnish your home, fish a little, and chill with your eccentric neighbors.

Why similar: Open World 21.9%, RPG 12.3%, Exploration 11.1%, Fantasy 11%, Crafting 10.9%

Ikonei Island is yours to discover! Explore and gather resources. Farm the land, craft tools and gear, and build your base or a cozy home. Befriend magical creatures and fight monsters with your friends or solo!

Why similar: Crafting 17.1%, Relaxing 17.1%, Exploration 14.1%, Colorful 11.5%, Co-op 9.5%

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 22.4%, Relaxing 20%, RPG 19.1%, Atmospheric 16.1%, Adventure 11.4%

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 19.8%, Story Rich 19.1%, Realistic 19%, Atmospheric 15.8%, Exploration 12.9%

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 25.5%, First-Person 15.1%, Exploration 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Atmospheric 12.1%

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 19.2%, Open World 15.6%, Beautiful 15% ★, Relaxing 12.6%, Exploration 11.6%

Traverse a harmonious hand painted forest in this first person hike. ☀️The trees guide you with gentle whispers, as you explore a philosophical story.

Why similar: Nature 33.8%, Relaxing 18.1%, Open World 17.3%, Adventure 13.7%, Story Rich 12.6%

Welcome to the beautiful and tropical Petit Island! Relive your grandpaw's youthful adventures by exploring the island and meeting all the unique islanders in this heartwarming open-world narrative exploration game. Preserve his memories before they fade away.

Why similar: Nature 26.2%, Open World 21%, Relaxing 16.2%, Exploration 13.9%, Adventure 8%

The Faraway Land is an open world survival simulator. Plunge into the relaxing atmosphere of a magical world filled with cute and dangerous creatures.

Why similar: Open World 17.3%, Crafting 15.6%, Relaxing 10.9%, Exploration 9.4%, Fantasy 8.8%

Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.9%, Relaxing 16.1%, Atmospheric 13.5%, First-Person 13%, Story Rich 12.8%

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 21.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 16.8%, Realistic 11.4%, Relaxing 11.2%, First-Person 9.2%

Go on a summer vacation to the Cloudy Valley archipelago! Swim, climb, and explore the different islands at your own pace. Discover treasures or enjoy a cozy and relaxing atmosphere by the waves...

Why similar: Nature 24.2%, Open World 21.9%, Relaxing 17.4%, Exploration 16%, Adventure 9.3%

A virtual reality fantasy adventure set in a surreal realm between the real world and the afterlife. Meet mischievous spirits and gods. Solve magical puzzles. Restore ancient structures. Explore a gorgeous and vibrant world.

Why similar: Beautiful 34.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Adventure 12.1%, Fantasy 8.8%, Relaxing 8.7%

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 24%, First-Person 19.8%, Adventure 19.5%, Open World 16.3%, Story Rich 9.9%