- #1 Mountain
97% matchVery Positive88% of 16,289 reviews2014
Dev: David OReilly
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 103.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Existential Nature Simulation
Why similar: Simulation 21.7%, Relaxing 20.2%, God Game 15.2% ★, Casual 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 9%
Why You'll Like It: Like Everything, this is a meditative, surreal simulation that focuses on the passage of time and the nature of existence.
- #2 Universe Sandbox
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 30,587 reviews2015
Dev: Giant Army
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 23.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe.
Why similar: Sandbox 28.7%, God Game 20% ★, Simulation 16.4%, Open World 9%, Relaxing 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the massive scale of the cosmos, allowing you to manipulate planets and stars in a way that mirrors the macro-scale exploration of Everything.
- #3 Proteus
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,783 reviews2013
Dev: Ed Key and David KanagaPub: Twisted Tree
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 18%
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: Relaxing 18.4%, Experimental 18.4% ★, Walking Simulator 14.6%, Exploration 12.1%, Procedural Generation 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A procedurally generated, relaxing exploration game where the environment reacts to your presence, much like the interactive world of Everything.
- #4 Flower
95% matchMostly Positive80% of 4,937 reviews2019
Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Experience award-winning Flower, now available on PC. Flower lets you take control of the wind as you explore and navigate beautiful, lush environments.
Why similar: Relaxing 26.6%, Open World 22%, Casual 11.4%, Exploration 11.3%, Atmospheric 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly relaxing, atmospheric experience that emphasizes the beauty of nature and the interconnectedness of the environment.
- #5 Journey
94% matchVery Positive94% of 37,187 reviews2020
Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.
Why similar: Relaxing 22.3%, Great Soundtrack 19.6%, Exploration 12.6%, Walking Simulator 12.4%, Atmospheric 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title shares the philosophical, wordless storytelling and atmospheric exploration that defines the emotional core of Everything.
- #6 Outer Wilds
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 99,459 reviews2020
Dev: Mobius DigitalPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.
Why similar: Open World 25.1%, Great Soundtrack 24.4%, Exploration 20.6%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Simulation 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the existential wonder of exploring a vast, interconnected universe while uncovering deep philosophical mysteries.
- #7 Solar 2
94% matchVery Positive91% of 2,205 reviews2011
Dev: Murudai
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Dynamic abstract sandbox universe. Changes and evolves as you do.
Why similar: Sandbox 23.9%, God Game 15.7% ★, Relaxing 12.6%, Open World 11.3%, Simulation 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a similar mechanic of scaling up from small asteroids to massive black holes, emphasizing the vastness of space.
- #8 Manifold Garden
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,118 reviews2020
Dev: William Chyr Studio
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits.
Why similar: Philosophical 47%, Experimental 23.4% ★, Relaxing 11.1%, Exploration 7.3%, Atmospheric 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: The game’s focus on impossible geometry and shifting perspectives mirrors the surreal, mind-bending nature of Everything.
- #9 SpaceEngine
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,936 reviews2019
Dev: Cosmographic Software
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 47.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
The world's first science-based photorealistic interactive 3D planetarium that models the entire Universe, using procedural generation for uncharted areas.
Why similar: Sandbox 24.9%, Open World 23.2%, Relaxing 12.6%, Simulation 11.6%, Casual 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a scientifically accurate, infinite universe to explore, perfect for those who enjoy the scale-shifting aspects of Everything.
- #10 Equilinox
91% matchVery Positive92% of 2,999 reviews2018
Dev: ThinMatrix
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Equilinox is a relaxing nature simulation game in which you can create and nurture your own ecosystems. Shape the world to your liking, cultivate and raise hundreds of different species, and evolve your wildlife to unlock more exotic plants and animals.
Why similar: Sandbox 22.1%, Simulation 19.3%, God Game 16.2% ★, Relaxing 16.1%, Casual 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This nature simulation game lets you manage an ecosystem, focusing on the evolution and interconnectedness of life forms.
- #11 PLAYNE : The Meditation Game
90% matchVery Positive94% of 1,218 reviews2020
Dev: Krish ShrikumarPub: Vismaya
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 47.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Grow a beautiful island as you build a daily habit of mindfulness and meditation. Experience relaxation and learn ways to care for your mental wellbeing.
Why similar: Philosophical 36.1%, Experimental 12% ★, Sandbox 9.8%, Relaxing 9.4%, Open World 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: It is designed specifically for meditation and reflection, aligning with the philosophical and calming nature of the seed game.
- #12 Katamari Damacy REROLL
89% matchVery Positive93% of 6,511 reviews2018
Dev: MONKEYCRAFT Co. Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The beloved roll-em-up game returns with fully updated graphics, completely recreated cutscenes and in full HD!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 50.4%, Casual 17.5%, Relaxing 12.2%, Funny 10.9%, Family Friendly 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the core mechanic of rolling up objects to grow larger, providing a playful take on scale and perspective.
- #13 Walden, a game
89% matchVery Positive83% of 115 reviews2019
Dev: USC Game Innovation LabPub: USC Games
Windows · Mac
Take on Henry David Thoreau’s classic adventure in living simply in nature as you explore this epic open world game based on the story of Thoreau’s life in the woods alone at Walden Pond.
Why similar: Philosophical 50.9%, Experimental 19% ★, Indie 11.6%, Walking Simulator 8.8%, Exploration 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a philosophical, nature-based simulation that encourages players to slow down and reflect on their environment.
- #14 ABZU
88% matchVery Positive93% of 27,130 reviews2016
Dev: Giant SquidPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Relaxing 28.4%, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Exploration 11.6%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Open World 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A meditative, nature-focused exploration game that emphasizes the beauty and interconnectedness of marine life.
- #15 Sable
86% matchVery Positive86% of 6,173 reviews2021
Dev: ShedworksPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 31.4%, Relaxing 23.6%, Exploration 15.4%, Atmospheric 12.4%, RPG 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a contemplative, atmospheric open world that encourages slow-paced exploration and personal discovery.
- #16 Everybody's Gone to the Rapture
86% matchMixed68% of 2,083 reviews2016
Dev: The Chinese RoomPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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: Walking Simulator 32.1%, Great Soundtrack 21.2%, Open World 11.4%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Indie 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game excels at building an atmospheric, contemplative world that invites the player to piece together a larger, existential narrative.
- #17 Wilderless
84% matchVery Positive80% of 92 reviews2023
Dev: Protopop
Windows · Mac
Wilderless is a walking/hiking/photography simulator set in a fantasy wilderness. Players can explore a beautiful, procedurally generated natural open world. Tons of options allow you to configure many aspects of the world, and you can choose your initial world seed to generate different worlds.
Why similar: Open World 18.8%, Sandbox 17.8%, Relaxing 15.1%, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Procedural Generation 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A pure, open-world exploration experience that focuses on the beauty of nature without the pressure of traditional game goals.
- #18 Fugue in Void
85% matchMixed66% of 255 reviews2018
Dev: Moshe LinkePub: Sedoc LLC
Windows · Mac
A walking sim in which you can explore all kinds of mysterious places and dive into a world full of atmosphere. Let this experience unfold in your head. Let it inspire you.
Why similar: Simulation 24.2%, Walking Simulator 18.7%, Casual 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Open World 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, atmospheric walking simulator that explores abstract environments and the feeling of isolation.
- #19 A Short Hike
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 21,505 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Why similar: Relaxing 23.9%, Open World 17.2%, Exploration 14%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Indie 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, open-world exploration game that captures the joy of discovery and the beauty of a small, contained environment.
- #20 Atuel
81% matchVery Positive95% of 167 reviews2025
Dev: Matajuegos
Windows
Atuel is an award-winning surrealist documentary game in which you explore beautiful, dreamlike landscapes inspired by the topography and wildlife of the Atuel River Valley in Argentina.
Why similar: Philosophical 38%, Experience 18.1% ★, Experimental 13.9% ★, Relaxing 9.2%, Walking Simulator 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A nature-focused, relaxing walking simulator that uses the environment to tell a story about the passage of time and geological change.
- #21 Superliminal
82% matchVery Positive95% of 32,646 reviews2020
Dev: Pillow Castle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Perception is reality. In this mind-bending first-person puzzler, you escape a surreal dream world through solving impossible puzzles using the ambiguity of depth and perspective.
Why similar: Exploration 42.1%, Funny 36.4%, Singleplayer 12.6%, Adventure 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: The game uses perspective-based puzzles to manipulate the size and scale of objects, echoing the surreal nature of Everything.
- #22 Doodle God
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,502 reviews2015
Dev: JoyBits Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Doodle God is an addicting puzzle & world building game where players use logic and ingenuity to create the entire universe. Starting with the basic elements of earth, wind, fire and air players can build a world filled with locomotives, Dragons, skyscrapers, Aliens and more.
Why similar: God Game 28.2% ★, Experimental 17.7% ★, Sandbox 14.2%, Simulation 11.7%, Open World 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A god-game simulation that allows you to combine elements to create life, reflecting the creative, sandbox nature of Everything.
- #23 Sky: Children of the Light
79% matchVery Positive87% of 22,671 reviews2024
Dev: thatgamecompany
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
A breathtaking open-world adventure awaits! Explore magical realms, restore lost light, and form wordless bonds with players worldwide. Complete quests and solve puzzles in seasonal events that celebrate kindness, discovery, and heartfelt connection.
Why similar: Sandbox 29.7%, Open World 27%, Exploration 12.6%, Casual 10.5%, Atmospheric 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, social exploration game that emphasizes kindness and connection within a beautiful, expansive world.
- #24 Among Ripples
83% matchMixed68% of 1,446 reviews2015
Dev: Eat Create Sleep
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 18%
Control a pond's ecosystem; experiment with what you can do and see what happens. Among Ripples is a meditative ecosystem management simulator; you add different creatures to the pond and see how they interact.
Why similar: Simulation 17.7%, Experimental 16.9% ★, Sandbox 15.2%, Relaxing 14%, Casual 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, nature-focused simulation game that allows you to observe and influence the development of a pond ecosystem.
- #25 Gorogoa
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 19,841 reviews2017
Dev: Buried SignalPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.
Why similar: Experimental 24.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Atmospheric 15.2%, Casual 14.7%, Indie 14.3%
Why You'll Like It: This puzzle game uses perspective and layered imagery to tell a surreal, philosophical story about life and time.
- #26 NaissanceE
80% matchVery Positive84% of 4,240 reviews2014
Dev: Limasse Five
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 44%
NaissanceE is an obscure and magical first person exploration game, a philosophical trip and an artistic experience. The adventure takes place in a primitive mysterious structure and the game mainly consists to explore and feel the deep and strong ambiance of this atemporal world.
Why similar: Exploration 28.6%, Walking Simulator 26.5%, Atmospheric 17.7%, Indie 14.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game features surreal, massive architectural spaces that emphasize the player's small scale in a vast, abstract world.
- #27 OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe)
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 122 reviews2018
Dev: Orbital Views
Windows
Overview is a mind-changing experience about our position in the Universe. With a narrative and an interactive mode, it features realistic imagery and accurate data to leave you in awe and wonder at the vastness of the Cosmos.
Why similar: Simulation 29.8%, Exploration 25.4%, Casual 22.2%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Family Friendly 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: An educational, space-focused experience that provides a sense of scale and wonder regarding our place in the universe.
- #28 The Witness
78% matchVery Positive85% of 20,427 reviews2016
Dev: Thekla, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.
Why similar: Philosophical 27.6%, Open World 22.8%, Exploration 13.3%, Walking Simulator 9.9%, Atmospheric 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply philosophical puzzle game that encourages players to observe the environment closely to understand the nature of the world.
- #29 Grow Home
78% matchVery Positive92% of 5,564 reviews2015
Dev: Reflections, a Ubisoft StudioPub: Infogrames
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience the freedom of unbounded climbing as you take control of BUD, a procedurally animated robot on a quest to save his planet. Create your own path through an alien world as you control and ride a giant plant on a vertical journey to the stars.
Why similar: Open World 33.5%, Sandbox 14.9%, Exploration 12.9%, Casual 10%, Relaxing 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on vertical exploration and the scale of the environment as you climb a massive plant to reach the stars.
- #30 HOME
77% matchVery Positive90% of 3,342 reviews2019
Dev: Fantasync
Windows · Mac
HOME is a feel-good walking simulator experience in which you create your own poem and music. Embark on a poetic and musical heartwarming journey about what home means to you.
Why similar: Philosophical 46.7%, Sandbox 12.5%, Relaxing 10.8%, Walking Simulator 7.7%, Exploration 5.8%
- #31 Inspiral: Echoes of Gravity
75% matchMostly Positive80% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: PcZ Games
Windows · Mac
Start as an asteroid, grow by absorbing other celestial bodies to become a planet, a star, and ultimately a black hole. Experience realistic gravity and orbital physics in an ever-evolving sandbox universe.
Why similar: God Game 20.7% ★, Sandbox 18.3%, Relaxing 13.3%, Simulation 12.8%, Open World 7.3%
- #32 Self-Checkout Unlimited
77% matchVery Positive82% of 97 reviews2020
Dev: Argent Games
Windows · Mac
Explore and unravel the mall of your mind in this surreal adventure game.
Why similar: Philosophical 68.4%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Casual 10.7%, Indie 8.2%
- #33 Orders of Magnitude
74% matchVery Positive97% of 70 reviews2024
Dev: Ouroboro Soft Inc.
Windows
Have you ever wondered what the whole Universe looks like? With the myriad Galaxies, each containing billions of Stars, including our Solar System? Have you seen a Human Brain and its Neurons? DNA? What about the Electrons surrounding the tiny Atomic Nucleus? And what lies at even smaller scales?
Why similar: Experience 26.2% ★, Philosophical 24.2%, Simulation 21.8%, Indie 8.6%, Exploration 6.4%
- #34 Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends
72% matchVery Positive90% of 26,359 reviews2021
Dev: Computer Lunch
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 80.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap.
Why similar: Simulation 41%, God Game 24.1% ★, Casual 15.9%, Sandbox 14.3%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #35 Treasure Hunter Simulator
76% matchMixed54% of 1,624 reviews2018
Dev: DRAGO entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Dive into the exciting world of finding long forgotten treasures. Grab your metal detector and set off to explore the countryside. What today looks like a peaceful meadow might have been the scene of a fierce battle in the past, hiding now the valuable artefacts. Ready to dig in the past?
Why similar: Simulation 24.6%, Sandbox 10.3%, Relaxing 9.7%, Open World 8.6%, Walking Simulator 8.5%
- #36 Emergence
73% matchVery Positive84% of 98 reviews2020
Dev: Universal Everything
Windows
An awe-inspiring open-world VR art experience exploring human behaviour, the individual and the collective. Immerse yourself among thousands of strangers. Watch from above as your movements influence the crowd in changing environments that are both wondrous and intimidating.
Why similar: Simulation 34.4%, Casual 16.2%, Experimental 14.3% ★, Walking Simulator 12%, Exploration 10%
- #37 Sphaera
75% matchMostly Negative37% of 67 reviews2018
Dev: Chilla's Art
Windows
Sphaera is a game about relaxation and exploration in a huge grass field filled with animals.
Why similar: Simulation 21%, Sandbox 13.2%, Casual 12.8%, Relaxing 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 10%
- #38 Stone Simulator – Just Be a Rock
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,454 reviews2025
Dev: STFGames
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Stone Simulator is a meditative idle game where you live as a rock enduring endless seasons and absurd events. Survive storms, unlock quirky achievements, and observe a serene, ever-changing world. Perfect for Zen-like relaxation or meme-worthy humor.
Why similar: Philosophical 45.1%, Relaxing 13.5%, Simulation 10.8%, Exploration 8.8%, Funny 6.1%
- #39 Oracle
74% matchMixed53% of 264 reviews2017
Dev: Watercolor Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
ORACLE is a single player, open world experience with dozens of locations to explore, great soundtrack and an awesome story ready to be unraveled.
Why similar: Open World 22%, Walking Simulator 19.3%, Simulation 18.9%, Casual 10.3%, Indie 9.5%
- #40 PANORAMICAL
73% matchVery Positive90% of 231 reviews2015
Dev: Fernando RamalloPub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 36 minMean: 48 min≥1hr: 32%
Manipulate the look, sound, and feel of more than a dozen mesmerizing landscapes in this immersive musical adventure through space and time.
Why similar: Experimental 57.4% ★, Atmospheric 16%, Indie 12.5%, Walking Simulator 11%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #41 Terra Firma 2
67% matchVery Positive89% of 103 reviews2025
Dev: Working as Intended
Windows
Shape breathtaking worlds in Terra Firma 2, a vast simulation where your creations evolve through the forces of nature. Sculpt the land, then watch as weather, erosion, and life itself transform your world into a dynamic, living ecosystem- right down to every plant and creature.
Why similar: God Game 27.3% ★, Sandbox 21.6%, Simulation 14.7%, Relaxing 12.3%, Open World 6.7%
- #42 Sunlight
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 446 reviews2021
Dev: Krillbite Studio
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 19%
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: Philosophical 38.4%, Experimental 27.7% ★, Walking Simulator 11%, Relaxing 8.9%, Open World 6.6%
- #43 Townscaper
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 21,438 reviews2021
Dev: Oskar StålbergPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Instant town building toy. Place housing blocks and watch them transform, piece by piece, into idyllic ocean-side towns, pastoral gardens, or sweeping cities on the sea.
Why similar: Experimental 24.6% ★, Sandbox 16.8%, Relaxing 12%, Open World 11%, Simulation 9.6%
- #44 No Man's Sky
69% matchVery Positive85% of 402,164 reviews2016
Dev: Hello Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 20.2 hrsMean: 70.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
No Man's Sky is a game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated universe.
Why similar: Open World 33.6%, Sandbox 21.9%, Exploration 14.2%, Procedural Generation 12.9%, Simulation 5.7%
- #45 The God
72% matchMixed66% of 56 reviews2018
Dev: Struct9
Windows
Feel the power of god and create your dream world in a beautiful low-poly style. Share your creations with your friends and enjoy.
Why similar: God Game 35.5% ★, Simulation 33.9%, Casual 17.8%, Indie 12.8%
- #46 Meadow - A Shelter Game
70% matchVery Positive89% of 5,932 reviews2016
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Explore the vast and open landscape as a wild animal. Meadow is an online fable experience that lets old and new fans of the Shelter game series come together and explore a peculiar and wondrous world together.
Why similar: Open World 22.9%, Relaxing 18.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Walking Simulator 7.3%, Exploration 7.2%
- #47 Drizzlepath
73% matchMixed53% of 621 reviews2015
Dev: Tonguç Bodur
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Experience 31.5% ★, Relaxing 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Exploration 7.2%
- #48 Fugl
71% matchVery Positive85% of 640 reviews2017
Dev: Team FuglPub: Kotori Studios Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Soar with the wind as a shape-shifting bird. Explore worlds teeming with life. Discover and morph into hundreds of animal species. Relax and enjoy the freedom of Fugl.
Why similar: Experimental 20.5% ★, Relaxing 15.3%, Open World 14.2%, Simulation 12.3%, Procedural Generation 8.5%
- #49 Endless Fireworks Simulator
69% matchVery Positive85% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: lc85Pub: 66games
Windows · Mac · Linux
This is a firework simulator game. Anytime you want to set off fireworks, this is one of the best.
Why similar: Open World 22.5%, Relaxing 22.4%, Simulation 17.1%, Procedural Generation 13.2%, Funny 9.9%
- #50 The Beginner's Guide
69% matchVery Positive88% of 22,915 reviews2015
Dev: Everything Unlimited Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The Beginner's Guide is a narrative video game from Davey Wreden, the creator of The Stanley Parable. It lasts about an hour and a half and has no traditional mechanics, no goals or objectives. Instead, it tells the story of a person struggling to deal with something they do not understand.
Why similar: Philosophical 28.4%, Walking Simulator 16.9%, Experimental 16.2% ★, Experience 14.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 7.6%
- #51 DeafBlind
67% matchVery Positive88% of 145 reviews2024
Dev: Joe Williams
Windows
DeafBlind offers an immersive sensory deprivation experience, simulating what life might feel like if you were both deaf and blind. This game invites you to navigate a world shrouded in silence and darkness, challenging you to adapt and explore in entirely new ways.
Why similar: Philosophical 41.7%, Simulation 28.4%, Relaxing 12.6%, Open World 7.8%, Exploration 7.1%
- #52 Planetary Life
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 743 reviews2025
Dev: Sotenbox
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Manipulate climate, add plants and evolve creatures in this planet and life sandbox simulation game. From cells to civilizations, spread life throughout the whole planet. Or just enjoy watching your creation burn!
Why similar: God Game 30.8% ★, Sandbox 21.6%, Simulation 13.6%, Relaxing 12.8%, Procedural Generation 10%
- #53 Shape of the World
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 408 reviews2018
Dev: Hollow Tree GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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: Casual 19.1%, Relaxing 18%, Walking Simulator 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Exploration 9.9%
- #54 Meadowland
71% matchMixed58% of 85 reviews2014
Dev: Mårten JonssonPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Meadowland is an interactive poem. Explore a world, partake in a story.
Why similar: Experimental 25.5% ★, Simulation 23.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Relaxing 10%, Indie 9.8%
- #55 InnerSpace
70% matchMixed61% of 342 reviews2018
Dev: PolyKnight GamesPub: Aspyr
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Soar through virgin skies and dive into lost oceans as you hunt for the ancient gods of the Inverse, a forsaken realm of inside-out planets. Created by a small team of seven developers and originally funded on Kickstarter, InnerSpace is a bright, colorful exploration flying game with no horizons.
Why similar: Open World 23.1%, Relaxing 21.2%, Exploration 15.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Indie 9.2%
- #56 Simpler Times
66% matchVery Positive93% of 118 reviews2024
Dev: stoneskip.Pub: iam8bit Presents
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Simpler Times is an experiential, interactive meditation that rewards patience and attention with poignant moments that can be replayed like a favorite song.
Why similar: Sandbox 35.3%, Relaxing 22.9%, Exploration 14.5%, Casual 9.2%, Atmospheric 7.2%
- #57 Infinite Blue
65% matchMixed66% of 328 reviews2025
Dev: Gluten Free Games
Windows
Discover an immersive ocean Eco-Sim where you can be almost any animal under the sea! From a tiny seahorse to a massive blue whale, experience the endless circle of life in a massive world of reefs, shipwrecks, and hidden wonders.
Why similar: Sandbox 24.1%, Open World 22.6%, Simulation 18.8%, RPG 9.9%, Procedural Generation 8.9%