Games Like Endling - Extinction is Forever

Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.

Why similar: Emotional 29.8%, Nature 16.2%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Adventure 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the emotional weight of protecting a companion through a changing, decaying world with stunning artistic direction.

As a powerful Lynx, you will make your way through vast open landscapes. In the harsh tundra, you will raise and strengthen your cubs by mastering your skills for hunting prey. Do everything you can to prepare your little ones for the vicious entities dwelling in the wilderness.

Why similar: Emotional 12.9%, Nature 9.8%, Survival 8.1%, Dystopian 8.1%, Side Scroller 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: You play as a mother lynx protecting her cubs in a harsh wilderness, mirroring the core survival and parenting mechanics of Endling.

Spirit of the North is a single-player 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. Play as an ordinary red fox whose story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox.

Why similar: Adventure 29.1%, Walking Simulator 20%, Exploration 18.1%, Indie 16.7%, Atmospheric 13%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a fox protagonist exploring a beautiful, atmospheric landscape inspired by Icelandic folklore.

Experience the wild as a badger sheltering your cubs from harm. On your journey, you will be stalked by birds of prey, encounter perils of the night, cross fierce rivers, escape forest fires and face the looming threat of starvation. Food is to be found, but is there enough for everyone?

Why similar: Emotional 19.5%, Nature 17%, Survival 13.4%, Walking Simulator 8.4%, Female Protagonist 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: The original game in the series focuses on a mother badger guiding her young through dangerous environments.

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 18.8%, Atmospheric 17.1%, Nature 16.1%, Exploration 11.1%, Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional narrative centered on a fox searching for her family, intertwined with a touching human story.

Play as a border collie and restore color to your human’s world in an atmospheric journey through the northern isles of Scotland. Explore land and sea, uncover hidden paths, herd animals and free wildlife to bring color back to her world, while revealing an emotional story about saying farewell.

Why similar: Emotional 24.4%, Nature 17.6%, Walking Simulator 9.8%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Cute 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: You play as a border collie on an emotional journey to help your owner find their spark again in a beautiful, atmospheric world.

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: Emotional 23.1%, Nature 19.4%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Female Protagonist 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: You possess the ability to transform into various animals to explore a world reclaimed by nature after the fall of humanity.

Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.

Why similar: Dystopian 21%, Atmospheric 16.8%, Cute 15.2%, Exploration 13.2%, Adventure 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Playing as a cat in a decaying, post-human world provides a unique perspective on environmental storytelling and survival.

A poignant narrative-driven game about rejection, belonging and the meaning of home. It follows the story of a newly adopted shelter cat whose space in the home is taken by a copycat. Bring the tissues.

Why similar: Emotional 34.6%, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Drama 8.1%, Story Rich 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven game that explores the emotional bond between a cat and its owner, focusing on themes of belonging and loss.

Explore the corners of a surrealistic post-human world to give life on Earth a second chance in this touching story about sacrifice and hope.

Why similar: Emotional 37.3%, Adventure 19.5%, Exploration 16.6%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Female Protagonist 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: You play as a spirit tasked with restoring life to a desolate, ruined world, focusing on environmental themes similar to Endling.

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 33.1%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Exploration 11.3%, Cute 10.7%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, nature-focused game about conservation and protecting the local ecosystem from destruction.

In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.

Why similar: Emotional 30.5%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Cute 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This cinematic puzzle-platformer emphasizes the bond between a young girl and her small creature companion in a world under threat.

When humans get too lonely, they turn into monsters… Set sail across a beautiful and evolving world of darkness and light, and discover what it means to be human.

Why similar: Emotional 44.7%, Dark 16.5%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Adventure 12.9%, Female Protagonist 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional, atmospheric journey through a flooded world that reflects the protagonist's inner turmoil.

Let your empathy guide you as you play an exciting action-adventure, creature-saver game. Understand and tame the creatures of Ava and let them lead you through a variety of ecosystems – all in the hopes of saving the planet from a life-consuming infection.

Why similar: Emotional 27.5%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Exploration 12.7%, Cute 10.6%, Atmospheric 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the compassionate rescue and care of wild creatures in a world facing an ecological crisis.

Unravel is a physics-based puzzle platformer. Yarny, a character made from a single thread of yarn, must embark on a larger than life adventure.

Why similar: Atmospheric 28.1%, Adventure 21.9%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Colorful 15.1%, Cute 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A vulnerable protagonist made of yarn navigates a beautiful, fragile world while dealing with themes of loss and memory.

Torn Away is an award winning interactive story with a unique blend of adventure games, side-scrollers, and cinematic first-person levels. Help little Asya find her way home in the middle of war.

Why similar: Emotional 25.4%, Drama 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Walking Simulator 10.8%, Atmospheric 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A survival game that captures the emotional weight of a child trying to survive in a harsh, war-torn environment.

The Red Lantern is a narrative, dog sledding game about survival. You play as the Musher who, along with her team of 5 sled dogs, must find her way home. Care for your dogs, discover their stories, and learn how to navigate the unknowns of the Alaskan wilderness and prepare for your new life.

Why similar: Emotional 39.5%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Exploration 13.5%, Choices Matter 8.2%, Walking Simulator 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused adventure where you must manage a pack of sled dogs in the harsh Alaskan wilderness.

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 28.9%, Female Protagonist 27%, Adventure 8.6%, Indie 8.4%, Story Rich 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: An artistically breathtaking game that explores themes of grief and emotional recovery through atmospheric platforming.

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: Female Protagonist 22.7%, Atmospheric 18.3%, Choices Matter 16.3%, Exploration 15.9%, Story Rich 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric exploration game that emphasizes personal growth and discovery in a vast, beautiful desert.

A quiet game of life and loss. One by one, everyone left the village for the city. Everyone, except Talma. Approaching her final years, she maintains a simple way of life tending to her homestead, surviving, subsisting, whilst increasingly disturbing letters arrive from her family in the city.

Why similar: Emotional 21.8%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Adventure 12.6%, Atmospheric 12%, Dystopian 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quiet, meditative game about life, death, and the inevitable passage of time on a lonely farm.

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

Why similar: Emotional 23.9%, Nature 18.3%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Exploration 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, non-combat exploration game set in a beautiful, flooded world reclaimed by nature.

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning action-platformer crafted by Moon Studios for PC.

Why similar: Atmospheric 28.6%, Cute 17.4%, Story Rich 14.1%, Adventure 13.1%, Side Scroller 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully crafted, emotional adventure that highlights the fragility of nature and the importance of restoration.

In the wake of catastrophe find the means to make your family whole again.

Why similar: Emotional 42%, Atmospheric 15.9%, Dark 13.3%, Story Rich 9.6%, Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic, atmospheric adventure that focuses on a family trying to stay together during an alien catastrophe.

Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.

Why similar: Emotional 41.2%, Atmospheric 20.2%, Adventure 15.8%, Story Rich 11.9%, Indie 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game uses unique cooperative mechanics to tell a heart-wrenching story about family and loss.

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

Why similar: Nature 25.1%, Cute 18.3%, Exploration 18.2%, Adventure 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9%

Why You'll Like It: A gentle, nature-focused game about exploration and the simple joy of reaching a summit.

You are a nomadic slugcat, both predator and prey in a broken ecosystem. Grab your spear and brave the industrial wastes, hunting enough food to survive, but be wary— other, bigger creatures have the same plan... and slugcats look delicious.

Why similar: Survival 33.4%, Atmospheric 19.2%, Exploration 14.8%, Cute 10.8%, Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging survival game that places you in a complex, uncaring ecosystem where you must learn to survive as a small creature.

Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.

Why similar: Emotional 28.4%, Nature 15.5%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Exploration 8.6%

Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

Why similar: Atmospheric 22.1%, Stealth 20.6%, Dark 19.6%, Adventure 11.8%, Story Rich 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the feeling of being small and vulnerable in a dark, atmospheric world where survival is the only goal.

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

Why similar: Atmospheric 27.2%, Walking Simulator 21.5%, Exploration 19.4%, Adventure 15.3%, Indie 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A wordless, highly atmospheric experience that focuses on the emotional impact of a long, shared trek through a vast landscape.

Explore the acclaimed animal adventure in never before seen beauty! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.

Why similar: Emotional 19.7%, Nature 18.3%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Exploration 7.8%

Experience the life of a mountain lion in the brutal wild, Fight and maintain your territory, find a mate and raise cubs of your own which will grow into adults as your parenting skills are put to the test. Hunt prey, both big and small as you level up to become an effective and lethal hunter.

Why similar: Survival 22.7%, Simulation 17.4%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Stealth 16%, Cute 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation game that allows you to experience the life of a wild animal in a naturalistic setting.

Live the perfect day, break the cycle, and discover the truth about yourself in this short, quirky sci-fi mystery about freedom, choice, and loneliness.

Why similar: Emotional 36.8%, Walking Simulator 19.8%, Choices Matter 13.6%, Cute 11.2%, Atmospheric 10.5%

Traverse a vast world as a young lynx cub. Paws – A Shelter 2 Game is a standalone, single player, adventure game with loss and friendship as its central themes. Venture out in the world and make your way home.

Why similar: Emotional 15.1%, Survival 14.6%, Cute 14%, Adventure 13.6%, Nature 13%

A mutant soap opera where small-town gossip meets the supernatural. Explore the Mutazione community as Kai as she cares for her ailing grandfather. Discover magical gardens, new friends & old secrets. They can survive an apocalyptic meteor strike, but can they survive their small-town drama?

Why similar: Nature 14.6%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Drama 11%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.4%

What if you lost all your memories? An emotional family drama seen through the eyes of a woman with Alzheimer's disease. As Annie’s life slowly unravels, uncover memories of her deceased brother as her past bleeds into the present.

Why similar: Emotional 31.7%, Drama 15.2%, Walking Simulator 11%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Story Rich 7.2%

Enter the wilderness and keep your calf and your herd safe from harm. Make your way through the open landscapes as a majestic elephant. Be alert and gather your herd during times of danger. Your herd is your family, shelter is your only hope, and survival your only goal.

Why similar: Nature 22.4%, Emotional 14.4%, Adventure 14.3%, Survival 9.9%, Indie 9.3%

Be a stone Golem and try to save Nature with the help of an adorable Fox! Reconnect ancient sources of energy in environmental puzzles. Discover secrets from a lost civilization and save animals on an emotional quest in a cozy, colorful world.

Why similar: Emotional 28.6%, Walking Simulator 16.3%, Cute 12.2%, Exploration 10.4%, Atmospheric 10%

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 29%, Nature 20.6%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Story Rich 7.4%

Save a puppy and embark on a heartwarming, hand-drawn adventure together. Journey to the heart of an enchanted forest, solving puzzles and avoiding hunters to protect your newfound friend.

Why similar: Emotional 27.7%, Stealth 16.9%, Nature 12.8%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Cute 8.4%

Follow Sybil in her pursuit for survival, having to sacrifice everything - her culture, her identity, her values - to achieve a single objective: escape from a place that is constantly trying to kill her. A short game about persecution and identity.

Why similar: Emotional 32.4%, Dystopian 15.6%, Dark 11.9%, Atmospheric 8.8%, Story Rich 8.2%

Emotional, 3rd-person, story-driven, adventure game focused on solving puzzles and using stealth mechanics. Use your bow to interact with environmental elements. Sneak, climb or distract guards to move further unnoticed. Solve light puzzles alongside your path to rescue your loved one.

Why similar: Emotional 24.7%, Stealth 17.6%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Walking Simulator 9.7%, Exploration 8.7%

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 18.9%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Exploration 8.9%

The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.

Why similar: Emotional 38.2%, Cute 14.1%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Adventure 9%, Story Rich 8.7%

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, climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, and many more!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.6%, Emotional 16.8%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Exploration 11.4%, Nature 11%

Seed of Life is an epic adventure game about the persistence of life. You're Cora, the last known survivor of Lumia, a dying planet. Your only hope to save your homeworld is to activate the Seed of Life and rekindle the sun once again. Will you be the light that conquers the darkness?

Why similar: Emotional 28.9%, Nature 16.3%, Stealth 12.5%, Walking Simulator 10.2%, Female Protagonist 10.2%

Albatroz is a backpacking adventure RPG that will take you through majestic landscapes in search of your lost sibling. A tale about knowing when to let go and start over.

Why similar: Nature 23.5%, Survival 20.8%, Walking Simulator 12.9%, Exploration 11.2%, Female Protagonist 11%

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: Emotional 26.5%, Nature 18.2%, Female Protagonist 11%, Cute 9.6%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.

Why similar: Stealth 21.2%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Emotional 14.3%, Story Rich 11.8%, Atmospheric 10.2%

Master the gibbon’s art of movement with a unique moveset that lets you swing, slide and somersault through a lush jungle canopy, and experience a free-flowing story of family and survival as you search for a home that may be lost forever.

Why similar: Emotional 29.6%, Nature 22.7%, Atmospheric 11%, Cute 10.3%, Story Rich 8%

An ongoing apocalyptic meteor shower has forced the world’s population to settle underground. As Shell, a feline child who awakens to find her mother missing, drill downward from the surface layer through a tile-based underground and discover the Everdeep.

Why similar: Emotional 29.5%, Cute 16.2%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Exploration 13.4%, Adventure 9.6%

In this story-based adventure, play as a tiny sugar glider in your very own nature documentary. Glide among the trees, fight dangerous predators, and explore beautiful environments as you embark on a high-flying journey to save your family.

Why similar: Cute 31.8%, Exploration 29.4%, Story Rich 21%, Colorful 17.8%

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: Emotional 31.7%, Nature 25.9%, Walking Simulator 17.1%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Story Rich 5.2%

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 20.1%, Atmospheric 15.3%, Story Rich 14.9%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Exploration 9.1%

Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.

Why similar: Emotional 40.5%, Dark 15.5%, Atmospheric 15.1%, Adventure 9.7%, Exploration 9.3%

Wield an ever-growing herd of quirky creatures to rebuild broken paths, battle perilous beasts, and solve peculiar puzzles in a rich, interconnected world. Join two young runaways as they unravel the mysteries of a lost realm in this nostalgic storybook fantasy!

Why similar: Emotional 38.2%, Survival 16.3%, Atmospheric 13.2%, Story Rich 11.6%, Colorful 9%

Control a herd of charming creatures called Trebhum and explore an unforgettable alien world filled with exotic lifeforms and surreal environments. Discover dozens of mutations to overcome puzzles, explore new biomes, and survive on a dangerous planet.

Why similar: Survival 28%, Atmospheric 14.6%, Exploration 14.4%, Cute 13.6%, Story Rich 11.7%

An exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the island's tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Riley's fate.

Why similar: Emotional 22.1%, Walking Simulator 13.2%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Drama 9.7%, Exploration 9.4%

Unveil the mysteries of a beautiful ancient world in this breathtaking 3rd-Person Adventure, a sequel to the acclaimed ‘Spirit of the North.’ Take on the role of an isolated fox with a raven companion on a quest to restore the lost guardians and return home.

Why similar: Nature 22.4%, Walking Simulator 21.1%, Exploration 16.5%, Atmospheric 16.1%, Adventure 12.2%

A pidgeon-doctor in a small town. A broken healthcare system. A heartfelt narrative game. Fall of Porcupine tells an emotional story about a young doctor who struggles to find his place. Accompany Finley in a lovingly illustrated world and uncover the darkest secrets of Porcupine.

Why similar: Emotional 30.8%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Cute 11.4%, Drama 10.9%, Choices Matter 10%

Explore a drowned Earth, restore lost systems, and raise the last human seeds in this first-person survival-crafting adventure. Build, scavenge, defend, and launch humanity back to the stars.

Why similar: Survival 35.6%, Atmospheric 18.8%, Exploration 17%, Simulation 14%, Adventure 9.9%