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Games Like Essex: The Whale Hunter

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  1. #1 Cold Breath
    97% matchMostly Negative30% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: celikgames
    Windows

    Cold, wolves, bears and more.A struggle for survival in the north of Norway. Improve your skills and fight the challenges in this nature!

    Why similar: Hunting 25.9%, Life Sim 18.3%, Fishing 17.6%, Realistic 9.1%, Action-Adventure 5.5%

  2. #2 Isle Of Pirates
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Kaira Digital ArtsPub: Ultimate Publishing
    Windows

    Ahoy, Captain! Build your pirate tavern, explore hidden islands, find treasures, and expand your crew. Defend your island from enemies and rise to become a legendary pirate in Isle of Pirates!

    Why similar: Sailing 27%, Pirates 21.8%, Hunting 21.4%, Fishing 18.5%, Exploration 3.1%

  3. #3 Reefland Odyssey
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: UnSweet
    Windows

    Reefland Odyssey is an exciting adventure game where you sail through the ocean and clean up pollution. Your mission is to collect garbage and make the ocean a cleaner, healthier place. Get ready to set sail on an epic journey to preserve and protect the ocean!

    Why similar: Sailing 41.3%, Fishing 39.5%, Nature 5.5%, Exploration 5.2%, Simulation 4.1%

  4. #4 Open Sea Simulator
    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: gyroscoping games
    Windows

    Set sail in this open-world sailing simulation! Take on transport missions, reel in massive catches, manage a thriving tourism business, or race in high-stakes ship competitions. Explore vibrant cities, navigate dynamic weather, and make your mark on the open sea!

    Why similar: Fishing 23.9%, Sailing 19.3%, Life Sim 18.4%, Realistic 10%, Nature 6.8%

  5. #5 Fisherman Simulator
    94% matchPositive84% of 38 reviews2026
    Dev: RFT
    Windows

    Forge your path through the islands—Hunt for sea animals and other resources to make a profit. Buy and upgrade boats and fishing gear, and sail across the seas!

    Why similar: Sailing 41.3%, Fishing 38%, Life Sim 6.9%, Exploration 5.6%, Simulation 3.7%

  6. #6 Island Raft Survival 2021: Ocean Escape
    94% matchMostly Negative37% of 46 reviews2021
    Dev: Francolins studioPub: Five River Solutions
    Windows · Mac

    Join Realistic Island Raft Survival Simulator with Creative Survival Modes!

    Why similar: Sailing 29.1%, Hunting 29.1%, Fishing 26.2%, Action-Adventure 3.6%, Atmospheric 2.9%

  7. #7 Northern Waters - Fishing & Restaurant Simulator
    93% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Cat Soul Studios
    Windows

    Run your own restaurant in the snowy Alaskan town of Northpointis Bay and experience an immersive fishing and restaurant simulator. Catch fish in first-person, manage your restaurant, cook and sell your catch, and become the town’s top angler and restaurateur.

    Why similar: Hunting 34.1%, Fishing 32%, Life Sim 14.8%, Simulation 6.8%, Nature 5.5%

  8. #8 Open Fishing 2
    92% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: Kunstaat
    Windows

    Open Fishing 2 is a chill open world fishing game. Fill out a book with 115 fish species, meet friendly fish gods, sail the oceans with your boat, cook, draw your own map, and enjoy fishing without worries.

    Why similar: Fishing 35.2%, Sailing 33.4%, Nature 11.7%, Life Sim 7.1%, Simulation 5.8%

  9. #9 Open Fishing XL
    91% matchPositive86% of 50 reviews2023
    Dev: Kunstaat
    Windows

    Open Fishing XL is an open world fishing game focused on creating a relaxing experience. Fill out a book with 115 fish species, buy rods, items, boats and more, explore the large map, identify cute insects, draw your own map, and enjoy fishing without worries with intuitive fishing mechanics.

    Why similar: Fishing 31.7%, Hunting 31.1%, Nature 10.5%, Life Sim 9%, Simulation 4.7%

  10. #10 Harpoon
    91% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2022
    Dev: Laush Dmitriy SergeevichPub: Laush Studio
    Windows

    Top Down Shooter, a game where the player will have to dive into the endless depths of the sea as a diver and face thousands of predatory marine life, shooting back at them, pumping their weapons and equipment, gaining points and passing more and more, setting new records!

    Why similar: Sailing 34.5%, Hunting 31.8%, Fishing 27.6%, Exploration 4.3%, Atmospheric 1%

  11. #11 Spearfishing Simulator
    90% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Riv3r
    Windows

    A very realistic Spearfishing Simulator with a challenging gameplay.

    Why similar: Hunting 38.2%, Fishing 36.2%, Realistic 9.2%, Simulation 4.9%, Atmospheric 2.8%

  12. #12 Project Hunt
    89% matchVery Positive84% of 116 reviews2024
    Dev: Mind Marvels
    Windows

    A casual-friendly hunting game that focuses on fun, punchy shooting rather than hardcore simulation. Track animals, line up the perfect shot, and inspect every hit on detailed animal models.

    Why similar: Hunting 36.4%, Fishing 27.3%, Nature 10.4%, Realistic 5.4%, Survival 4.4%

  13. #13 Unto the Aurora
    89% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2025
    Dev: Arboreta Games
    Windows

    Scotland, 1597. Escaping a death sentence for witchcraft, you set sail on a lonely and uncharted stretch of ocean - navigating and surviving the treacherous, strange and fantastical passage towards a new life.

    Why similar: Sailing 34.1%, Fishing 27.2%, Historical 10.3%, Cinematic 9.5%, Survival 6%

  14. #14 Yacht Life Simulator
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Chill GamesPub: Simulate Studios
    Windows

    Experience the ultimate yachting lifestyle in Yacht Life Simulator! Sail, fish, explore exotic islands, and engage with customers via your in-game social media. Customize your yacht, upgrade interiors, hire crew, and embark on thrilling maritime adventures. Ready to set sail?

    Why similar: Sailing 36.5%, Fishing 18.2%, Life Sim 16.3%, Nature 9.5%, Realistic 4.7%

  15. #15 Ultimate Fishing® Simulator 3
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SHINING GAMESPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
    Windows

    Fish across five open-world maps, from the Mississippi River to the Yangtze River. Use float, feeder, spinning, and casting to catch over 70 species with lifelike behavior. Switch perspectives, upgrade gear, track fish with sonar, and build your career solo or in multiplayer fishing clubs.

    Why similar: Fishing 34.4%, Sailing 20.1%, Life Sim 15.3%, Realistic 7.7%, Nature 7.7%

  16. #16 Giant Hornet
    86% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: OA GAME STUDIO
    Windows

    Giant Hornet is a simulator of the survival struggle of a newborn hornet against many enemies in the deadly forest to become a giant queen hornet.

    Why similar: Hunting 32.8%, Life Sim 19.4%, Realistic 10.3%, Nature 10.2%, Simulation 6.2%

  17. #17 Euro Fishing
    86% matchMixed65% of 1,820 reviews2015
    Dev: Dovetail Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Euro Fishing immerses you deep into the adrenaline-packed action, fun and beauty of Europe’s most famous lakes. Master your rod, line and tactics, and refine your technique to become a top angler. This is the closest you can get to real fishing from the comfort of your own couch.

    Why similar: Fishing 46.8%, Hunting 28.6%, Realistic 7.9%, Simulation 6.4%, Atmospheric 3.5%

  18. #18 Sailor Simulator
    85% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: TBDPub: SIG Publishing
    Windows

    Sail the seas and oceans on your own ship. Transport valuable goods, earn money, buy bigger ships. Fortune awaits you!

    Why similar: Sailing 44.9%, Pirates 12.1%, Historical 7.8%, Simulation 7.8%, Survival 6.7%

  19. #19 UMIGARI | ウミガリ
    83% matchVery Positive81% of 841 reviews2026
    Dev: Chilla's Art
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    UMIGARI is a first-person harpoon fishing game set in the foggy waters off the coast of Japan. Hunt fish with your harpoon, sell your catch, buy fuel, and upgrade your gear. Alone at sea, the more you explore, the stranger the fish become.

    Why similar: Sailing 31.5%, Hunting 29.9%, Fishing 28.5%, Exploration 3.9%, First-Person 2.5%

  20. #20 Nokai
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pretty Potato Games
    Windows

    A 1-4 player co-op survival adventure where you rebuild your ship, sail a drowned world and fight toward the rot's source with crafting, stat-driven combat, skill trees and island-hopping exploration. Upgrade your ship to carry more, travel farther, and survive deeper into hostile waters.

    Why similar: Sailing 31.7%, Hunting 30.6%, Fishing 27.8%, Exploration 4%, Action-Adventure 3.8%

  21. #21 Arctic Anxiety
    84% matchMixed55% of 290 reviews2020
    Dev: Arctic Studio
    Windows

    Survival simulator in extreme conditions. The game takes place in the Arctic ocean. The pilot of a cargo plane makes a hard landing on the water. To survive, the player will have to search for a cargo washed up on the shore.

    Why similar: Sailing 28.7%, Fishing 25.7%, Hunting 21.3%, Cinematic 10%, Survival 4.7%

  22. #22 Calm Horizon
    82% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: 烟熏渔
    Windows

    Island Master, welcome to your very own island! This land awaits your touch—reawaken its vitality and rebuild it from the ground up. Construct buildings to unlock new features: dress in elegant outfits, run food and goods shops, and usher in an era of prosperity for your island!

    Why similar: Sailing 38.5%, Fishing 34%, Life Sim 20.2%, Exploration 3.7%, 3D 2.9%

  23. #23 Spirit
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: .Life Gaming Studio
    Windows

    Take control of the helpless beings on the island and guide them. Survive, grow and continue the course of life. Don't let the harsh reality of mother nature take you down.

    Why similar: Hunting 40.9%, Life Sim 19.5%, Nature 11%, Realistic 7.9%, Survival 6.1%

  24. #24 Trawler's Wake
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Icebound Labs
    Windows

    Explore the foggy waters aboard your dilapidated vessel. Catch fish, maintain your ship, and try not to ask too many questions. Day turns to night, fuel runs low, and the merchant at the dock smiles once more.

    Why similar: Sailing 32.5%, Fishing 26.6%, Nature 9.3%, Simulation 5%, Survival 4.3%

  25. #25 Sea Birds: End of an Age
    82% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2019
    Dev: Kevin Adams
    Windows · Linux

    A minimalist, exploration game, based on the life of the pirate William Fly. Set sail on the high seas of a randomly generated world! Search both water and land for pieces of the treasure map, fighting anyone who stands in your way. Once you collect all four pieces you can uncover the treasure!

    Why similar: Sailing 38.6%, Pirates 34.9%, Historical 18.3%, Exploration 4.9%, Adventure 2.4%

  26. #26 Captain's Crew
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Solune Games
    Windows

    From castaway to sea legend. Survive on wild islands, build your base from scratch, and gather materials to construct an unstoppable fleet. Recruit a loyal crew, manage resources, and sail the ocean to settle the score with the captain who sank your ship.

    Why similar: Pirates 36.8%, Sailing 31.1%, Nature 7.3%, Survival 5.7%, Action-Adventure 5%

  27. #27 Following Seas
    77% matchVery Positive81% of 110 reviews2025
    Dev: Whipstaff Games
    Windows

    Following Seas is a game about ships and the sea. Transport cargo, fish, and fight the weather in an unforgiving open world. Featuring elements of realistic ship management, you can use the stars to navigate, batten the hatches, and get lost beyond the edges of the map.

    Why similar: Sailing 35.8%, Fishing 27.2%, Pirates 16.7%, Simulation 5.2%, Exploration 3.4%

  28. #28 The Alpha Wolf
    78% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2024
    Dev: Halva Studio
    Windows

    The Alpha Wolf is an RPG animal simulator game. Play as a wolf in this open world environment. Hunt and kill animals, gather your own wolf pack, upgrade their skills and become stronger. Gain experience and unlock magic skills to hunt stronger animals and to fight bosses.

    Why similar: Hunting 38%, Life Sim 17.1%, Nature 12%, Realistic 9.6%, Survival 5.2%

  29. #29 Salt 2: Shores of Gold
    76% matchVery Positive85% of 2,197 reviews2025
    Dev: Lavaboots Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Salt 2 is a pirate-themed open world adventure focused on exploration, crafting, and survival. Play solo or with up to 5 friends, sailing the sea with your ship as a mobile base. Discover islands full of quests, towns, caves, and secrets. Level up, craft gear, hunt, fish, and customize your ship.

    Why similar: Sailing 38.2%, Pirates 29.1%, Fishing 14.2%, Survival 5.1%, Exploration 4.2%

  30. #30 MLF: Pro Catch
    78% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Ultimate Games S.A.
    Windows

    Cast, catch, and compete in the most immersive fishing sim ever made. Explore legendary waters, battle over 40 unique fish species, customize real gear, and climb the leaderboards in online tournaments with real-world prizes.

    Why similar: Fishing 38.8%, Sailing 20.8%, Realistic 11.3%, Nature 11.1%, Simulation 6.2%

  31. #31 Deadliest Catch: The Game
    79% matchMixed52% of 1,586 reviews2020
    Dev: 4FishingPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Enter the dangerous world of king crab fishing in the deadly Bering Sea! Take command of your own fishing vessel, use realistic equipment, combat hazardous Alaskan waters and become the world's best crab catcher!

    Why similar: Sailing 41.6%, Fishing 37.4%, Simulation 9.7%, Adventure 6.1%, First-Person 3.8%

  32. #32 VROOM: Galleon
    79% matchMixed66% of 35 reviews2015
    Dev: VROOM
    Windows

    Experience virtual life at sea aboard a pirate ship!

    Why similar: Pirates 36.8%, Sailing 34.5%, Historical 15.8%, Adventure 6.1%, Exploration 3.8%

  33. #33 Fishing Alone
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: TheSQUID
    Windows

    Fishing Alone is a game where you play as an automata service robot, endlessly fishing in a tranquil, post-apocalyptic world, uncovering fragments of the lost human past.

    Why similar: Sailing 36.9%, Fishing 36.6%, Nature 10.6%, Exploration 5.3%, Simulation 2.9%

  34. #34 The Road To Harvest: Food From Across The Ocean
    75% matchVery Positive82% of 114 reviews2025
    Dev: MuccyGames
    Windows · Mac

    Become the God of Harvest, explore the world of food and adventure, plant, trade, and spread deliciousness to create your own path to prosperity!

    Why similar: Sailing 39.3%, Pirates 24.4%, Historical 16.1%, Simulation 5.4%, Story Rich 3.8%

  35. #35 Bushcraft Simulator
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: A2 SoftworksPub: Ultimate Publishing
    Windows

    Stranded in the wild with only your skills and wits, gather resources, craft tools, and build shelters to endure a hostile environment. Alone or with friends, battle the elements, hunt for survival, and push your bushcraft prowess to its limits.

    Why similar: Hunting 23.6%, Fishing 19.7%, Life Sim 15.9%, Realistic 8.5%, Simulation 5.4%

  36. #36 Open Hunting XL
    75% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: Kunstaat
    Windows

    Open Hunting XL is a hunting simulator with an emphasis on player freedom. Quickly spot animals using your drone or sneak and spot with binoculars depending on the difficulty you select. Hunt in several locations and level up to unlock mechanics seen in no other hunting game.

    Why similar: Hunting 51.6%, Nature 11.1%, Realistic 11%, Simulation 7.6%, Exploration 4.9%

  37. #37 Hunting Simulator 3
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nacon Studio GhentPub: Nacon
    Windows

    This open-world game lets you experience the thrill of the hunt, with your faithful dog or fellow hunters by your side! Choose your equipment from official brands, and explore the wilderness in search of your next game.

    Why similar: Hunting 57.3%, Realistic 12.3%, Nature 9.8%, Simulation 6.9%, Exploration 3.9%

  38. #38 Fishy Business
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Kali Yuga Games
    Windows

    Become the captain of a fishing trawler in this atmospheric adventure game! Explore, fish, trade, talk (even to yourself), and enjoy classical music from vinyl records you can find throughout the world.

    Why similar: Sailing 41.1%, Fishing 33.7%, Nature 7.4%, Exploration 5.2%, Action-Adventure 4.9%

  39. #39 Master Bobber
    73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Michael Medearis
    Windows

    Hooked on fun! Fishing & hunting await in Master Bobber.

    Why similar: Fishing 39.3%, Hunting 35.6%, Simulation 12.7%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, 3D 4.1%

  40. #40 DREADMOOR
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dream DockPub: Digital Vortex Entertainment
    Windows

    DREADMOOR is a dark first-person fishing adventure game set in a submerged world, rotting from a past catastrophe. Fish in murky waters, upgrade your boat, craft survival gear, and fight monstrous creatures that lurk under the water and on the land.

    Why similar: Sailing 37.2%, Fishing 31%, Simulation 6%, Exploration 5.2%, Atmospheric 4.9%

  41. #41 Lightkeeper
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wanderstar GamesPub: Wanderstar Games
    Windows

    Explore, gather, craft, and rebuild a community of island creatures. Sail, swim, climb, and fly across a mystical archipelago and uncover it’s forgotten secrets. Spread your light to outshine the oncoming darkness.

    Why similar: Fishing 35.5%, Sailing 35.1%, Life Sim 9.4%, Exploration 5.2%, Atmospheric 4.9%

  42. #42 Catch&Cargo
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hard Road Games
    Windows

    “Catch & Cargo” is a first-person, single-player fishing and boating semi-simulator with survival elements, set in tropical waters. Catch and sell fish, deliver cargo, avoid storms, stay hydrated, and shed the “gringo” label as you adapt to the challenges of life on the open sea.

    Why similar: Sailing 39.4%, Fishing 31.8%, Realistic 6.9%, Survival 4.4%, Exploration 3.7%

  43. #43 Sailwind
    71% matchVery Positive90% of 2,133 reviews2021
    Dev: Raw Lion Workshop
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Sailing simulator featuring realistic sailing physics and a vast open world to explore. Embark on cargo delivery missions, customize your boat, try fishing and cooking. A relaxing day sail, or an epic ocean voyage? Your sailing adventure starts here!

    Why similar: Sailing 37.7%, Fishing 27.6%, Life Sim 13.1%, Simulation 4.9%, Survival 4.3%

  44. #44 BULT: Hunting simulator
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 686 reviews2026
    Dev: NordrisePub: Ykt Games
    Windows

    BULT is a realistic waterfowl hunting simulator made by experienced hunters. This is not an action game. Your success depends on skill: choosing the right time to hunt, accounting for the wind, camouflage, and calling. Birds are cautious and live by their own rules. Ready for the real challenge?

    Why similar: Hunting 58.5%, Nature 10.7%, Realistic 9.8%, Simulation 9.5%, First-Person 3.8%

  45. #45 Salt & Storms
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Shoogar Games
    Windows

    Captain your own vessel in this cozy Caribbean sailing management sim. Hire crew with unique personalities, outfit your ship, trade between tropical ports, and weather dynamic storms with skill-based sailing physics.

    Why similar: Sailing 52.2%, Pirates 21.6%, Historical 10%, Simulation 7.8%, Exploration 3.4%

  46. #46 Sagres
    70% matchVery Positive81% of 228 reviews2023
    Dev: oozePub: Kakehashi Games
    Windows

    Set sail for adventure in the Age of Discovery! Explore the seven seas as the fresh-faced ship captain Fernando. Customise your ship, battle against pirates and sea monsters, and assemble your crew to delve into the mysterious disappearance of the legendary explorer, Sir Antonio.

    Why similar: Sailing 50.4%, Historical 22.5%, Exploration 6%, Action-Adventure 5.6%, Simulation 5.2%

  47. #47 The Fishing Club 3D: Co-op Sport Angling
    72% matchMostly Positive76% of 620 reviews2017
    Dev: Robot Riot UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Go fishing and relax. Craft baits, catch legendary fish and complete your catch album - or take part in epic fishing competitions against other anglers or fishing clubs. Create or join a fishing club and chat with fellow anglers in the in-game chat. Play now for free! Tight lines!

    Why similar: Fishing 33.7%, Sailing 29.8%, Nature 10.4%, Realistic 8.6%, Simulation 4.5%

  48. #48 Photography Simulator Wildlife Prologue
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Madnetic Games
    Windows

    Begin your journey with professional photography. Learn new skills or polish old ones while trying to hunt and shoot the best pictures. Prepare for greater adventure with Wildlife Prologue.

    Why similar: Hunting 35.7%, Life Sim 15.7%, Cinematic 12.8%, Realistic 9.9%, Nature 9.9%

  49. #49 The Unbreakable Chain
    71% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2021
    Dev: LSG GamesPub: Wainstop James
    Windows

    We've been doing this since 580,000 BC.

    Why similar: Hunting 42.3%, Life Sim 23.2%, Historical 13.6%, Cinematic 8%, Simulation 6.3%

  50. #50 Alaska Gold Fever
    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Baked GamesPub: Baked Games S.A.
    Windows

    Step into the role of a gold prospector during the Alaskan gold rush and build your own empire from scratch. Mine resources, refine different forms of gold, and upgrade your tools to increase efficiency. Explore diverse mines, survive the harsh climate, and complete engaging story and side quests!

    Why similar: Hunting 30.3%, Fishing 26.1%, Historical 14%, Realistic 9%, Simulation 4.3%

  51. #51 VELTHRA
    68% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: mttsusPub: Randomkey
    Windows

    Velthra is a low-poly open-world survival adventure where nature is alive, danger evolves, and every choice counts. Gather resources, craft tools, build shelters, explore mysterious civilizations, brave freezing climates, and uncover hidden dungeons—while fighting hunger, wildlife, and time itself.

    Why similar: Hunting 35%, Fishing 27.1%, Nature 9.7%, Realistic 9.2%, Survival 4.9%

  52. #52 Fishing for a Living
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lean Warehouse
    Windows

    Step into the shoes of the family's breadwinner, mastering the art of fishing, and exchange your catch for essential groceries. Strategically navigate challenges to ensure the well-being of your loved ones is fully met.

    Why similar: Fishing 47.1%, Life Sim 16.2%, Nature 12.1%, Realistic 9.2%, Simulation 7.8%

  53. #53 Animalia Survival
    69% matchMixed64% of 3,038 reviews2021
    Dev: High Brazil Studio
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 35.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Live as your favourite african animal, choose between being a carnivore, herbivore or omnivore, predator or prey. In this multiplayer ecosystem, with a realistic open world, choose to become a lion, a elephant or even a swift gazelle! But remember, the savannahs law is to survive at any cost!

    Why similar: Hunting 39.7%, Cinematic 13.8%, Nature 13.4%, Realistic 10.1%, Survival 5.9%

  54. #54 Sky-Pirates - Plunder & Puzzles
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: RxR Gaming
    Windows

    An MMO-Role-PUZZLING-Game with Cross-platform multiplayer of up to 16 people working together to sail the skies, steal the booty, and become legendary pirates!

    Why similar: Pirates 45%, Sailing 45%, Action-Adventure 4%, Adventure 3.7%, 3D 1.9%

  55. #55 Canyon
    70% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: Radiant Potato
    Windows

    Survive in the desert by hunting prey, and evolve as you raise your kids and help them reach adulthood. You are a lizard that founded its den after being stranded in a canyon land. There are dangers around that can surprise you and the risk of starvation is looming over you and your children.

    Why similar: Hunting 37%, Nature 20.6%, Life Sim 14.4%, Survival 7.6%, Simulation 7.5%

  56. #56 Forest Doesn’t Care
    66% matchMostly Positive72% of 87 reviews2025
    Dev: MOROZ GAMES
    Windows

    Forest Doesn’t Care — you are alone in a real wild forest: with no hints, no GPS, and no goal except the one you choose. The forest doesn’t care — but you should.

    Why similar: Fishing 35.6%, Nature 13.2%, Life Sim 13%, Realistic 8.2%, Survival 5.6%

  57. #57 Conqueror of the Seas
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bronze Moon Studios
    Windows

    Set sail into an epic age of war, where medieval empires clash for dominance on the seas. Cannons thunder, Greek fire burns, and fleets collide amid fire and chaos. Customize your ship, summon holy reinforcements, and unite with allies to conquer historic cities and reshape the fate of an era.

    Why similar: Sailing 37.9%, Pirates 27.9%, Historical 15.4%, Realistic 7.2%, Simulation 5.3%

  58. #58 FISHERMAN
    66% matchMostly Negative38% of 21 reviews2024
    Dev: tenvent
    Windows

    click start fish

    Why similar: Fishing 63%, Life Sim 23.4%, Simulation 4.5%, 3D 3.9%, First-Person 3.5%

  59. #59 Hightide
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Arctic Whale
    Windows

    Hightide is a fishing simulation game set in the Mediterranean sea! as you catch and sell various types of fish, you can upgrade your vessel and expand your fishing opportunities while exploring the large map.

    Why similar: Fishing 37.4%, Sailing 33.5%, Nature 11.7%, Exploration 5.3%, Atmospheric 4.3%

  60. #60 The Archipelago Promise
    67% matchMostly Negative38% of 169 reviews2023
    Dev: An Otter Game StudioPub: Breda University of Applied Sciences
    Windows

    Embark on an unplanned expedition as Ethan, a sailor on a quest to find his lost twin Thomas. Navigate the Alaskan archipelago, survive the harsh weather, and unravel the mystery of Iris d'Enfer. The Archipelago Promise is a FREE Survival Game made by Students from Breda University.

    Why similar: Sailing 46.3%, Realistic 11.2%, Nature 10.6%, Cinematic 8.7%, Exploration 5.7%

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