Games Like Exo One

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: Space 32.5%, Exploration 16.4%, Mystery 13.1%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Story Rich 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same sense of wonder, mystery, and solitary exploration within a vast, physics-driven space environment.

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.8%, Atmospheric 19.9%, Relaxing 18.8%, Exploration 16%, Adventure 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential atmospheric adventure that focuses on wordless storytelling and the emotional impact of traversing a beautiful, surreal world.

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: 3D Platformer 22.7%, Relaxing 15.4%, Atmospheric 15.4%, Exploration 15.3%, Sci-fi 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes meditative, atmospheric exploration and fluid movement across a vast, stylized desert landscape.

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 32.2%, Atmospheric 23.8%, Exploration 19.7%, Walking Simulator 10.6%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply relaxing and atmospheric exploration game that prioritizes the beauty of movement in an alien-like underwater setting.

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: Flight 37.2%, Exploration 15.2%, Relaxing 14.5%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It centers entirely on the sensation of flight and the freedom of exploring floating islands in a serene, open world.

An atmospheric vehicle adventure that follows the emotional journey of a boy and his ship as he embarks on a voyage to find a new home.

Why similar: Atmospheric 38.3%, Relaxing 27.6%, Adventure 16.1%, Linear 11%, Mystery 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the atmospheric, vehicle-based journey theme with a focus on exploration and environmental storytelling.

From the creators of the award-winning Hyper Light Drifter comes the high-speed and gravity-bending world of Solar Ash.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 29.3%, Space 18.1%, Exploration 14.6%, Atmospheric 11%, Sci-fi 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features momentum-based movement and gravity-defying traversal through surreal, massive environments that mirror the feel of Exo One.

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: Psychedelic 26.4%, Philosophical 26.3%, Relaxing 11.9%, Exploration 11.8%, Atmospheric 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers surreal, gravity-defying exploration that challenges your perception of space and geometry in a beautiful, abstract world.

From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 31.6%, Exploration 20%, Atmospheric 18.2%, Story Rich 13.9%, Adventure 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers fluid, high-speed movement mechanics that make traversing its mysterious, expansive landscape feel incredibly rewarding.

Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?

Why similar: Atmospheric 36.7%, Exploration 29.2%, Story Rich 18.2%, Adventure 15.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same sense of a solitary, atmospheric journey across a strange and desolate landscape using a unique vehicle.

Deliver Us The Moon is a Sci-Fi thriller set in an apocalyptic near future where Earth's natural resources are depleted. In an effort to solve the energy crisis, global powers created the World Space Agency and secured a promising new source of energy on the moon.

Why similar: Space 29.8%, Space Sim 17.2%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Adventure 10%, Atmospheric 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an atmospheric space exploration experience that focuses on narrative, isolation, and the mystery of a lunar base.

Superflight is an intense, easy to learn wingsuit game with an infinite number of beautiful procedurally generated maps. A great game to relax for half an hour and chase your latest highscore!

Why similar: Flight 59.8%, Relaxing 18%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Physics 7.1%, Exploration 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses purely on the joy of flight, rewarding players for proximity and speed in a procedurally generated environment.

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: Walking Simulator 36%, Exploration 25.9%, Atmospheric 20%, Psychedelic 10.5%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: An abstract, atmospheric exploration game that emphasizes architectural scale and the feeling of being a small part of a massive, mysterious structure.

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

Why similar: Flight 23.6%, Relaxing 21.1%, Exploration 19%, 3D Platformer 15.5%, Walking Simulator 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing exploration game that features satisfying gliding and climbing mechanics in a beautiful, compact world.

Explore the vast and beautiful world of Valley using the power of the L.E.A.F. suit: a fierce exoskeleton that grants exceptional speed and agility along with the phenomenal ability to manipulate the life and death of all living things.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.2%, Exploration 18.7%, 3D Platformer 15.4%, Atmospheric 13.8%, Sci-fi 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines first-person exploration with momentum-based movement and parkour to create a fast-paced, atmospheric experience.

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: Walking Simulator 28%, Sci-fi 19.5%, Atmospheric 19%, Exploration 15.2%, Story Rich 12%

Why You'll Like It: Features atmospheric, sci-fi exploration with a focus on flying through a dense, futuristic city filled with mystery.

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: Flight 48.7%, Exploration 14.8%, Relaxing 13.4%, Walking Simulator 8.6%, Atmospheric 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused flight game set in an inverted, surreal world where you discover the secrets of a dying universe.

PREMIER EDITION - While seeking life on a distant planet, an astronaut discovers an abandoned Russian town. He suspects his mission is a hoax until a mysterious young woman saves him from a strange and deadly phenomenon...

Why similar: Space 20.9%, Walking Simulator 19%, Sci-fi 10.4%, 3D Platformer 10.2%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A mysterious, atmospheric journey across a desolate, alien landscape that focuses on uncovering the secrets of a lost expedition.

Gravity Ghost is a physics game with a twist. Run, jump, and soar around planets, using gravity to glide through the air. Explore a shattered galaxy and rescue its survivors, armed with powerups and mysterious terraforming powers. Meet the 7 magical guardians and best their challenges. There's no killing, no dying, and no way to fail.

Why similar: Physics 47.1%, Atmospheric 26.2%, Story Rich 16.3%, Adventure 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes physics-based movement and orbital mechanics that closely mirror the momentum-focused gameplay of Exo One.

You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Visit cities, scale summits, unearth mysteries, and discover forgotten places!

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

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, exploration-focused game that prioritizes the beauty of its world and the joy of discovery.

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: 3D Platformer 38.3%, Exploration 21.2%, Physics 13%, Adventure 12.3%, Relaxing 9%

Why You'll Like It: Features unique, physics-based climbing and movement mechanics that feel tactile and rewarding as you explore a vertical world.

Challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the world around you with an instant camera. Viewfinder is a new single player game offering gamers hours of interesting and fun experiences while uncovering the mysteries left behind.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 27.1%, Physics 26.1%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Exploration 15.1%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Surreal, perspective-shifting exploration that rewards curiosity and changes the environment based on your viewpoint.

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

Why similar: Space 25%, Exploration 13.5%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Mystery 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, atmospheric exploration game that focuses on scientific discovery in a beautiful, alien ocean.

In this relaxing space flight adventure, you pilot the science vessel Eurisko XI on a quest through deep space. Explore fascinating, fractal-based exoplanets and uncover their mysteries. Analyze artifacts and upgrade your ship to unlock new pathways. Your mission: find humanity’s new home.

Why similar: Space Sim 21.9%, Flight 21.5%, Space 17.4%, Exploration 7.1%, Mystery 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A space-exploration game that focuses on the isolation and mystery of deep space travel and planetary discovery.

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 35.5%, Simulation 19%, Adventure 18.1%, Story Rich 9.9%, Relaxing 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, atmospheric exploration of an alien-like underwater world that prioritizes scientific discovery and tranquility.

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: Walking Simulator 37.9%, Atmospheric 19.5%, Relaxing 19.2%, Exploration 16%, Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, procedural exploration game that emphasizes atmosphere and visual wonder over traditional challenges.

From Jeppe Carlsen, the lead gameplay designer of LIMBO and INSIDE — COCOON takes you on an adventure across worlds within worlds. Master world-leaping mechanics and solve intricate puzzles to unravel a cosmic mystery.

Why similar: Space 24.2%, Exploration 21.4%, Atmospheric 17.5%, Adventure 16.3%, 3D 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Intricate, puzzle-based exploration that feels both alien and highly polished, emphasizing the wonder of discovery.

The Station is a first-person sci-fi mystery set on a space station sent to study a sentient alien civilization. Assuming the role of a recon specialist, players must unravel a mystery which will decide the fate of two civilizations.

Why similar: Space 25.1%, Walking Simulator 23.3%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Story Rich 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi exploration game that emphasizes atmosphere and environmental storytelling within a mysterious space station.

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: Walking Simulator 26.7%, Exploration 21%, Mystery 16.5%, Adventure 15.7%, Atmospheric 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: First-person exploration of strange, otherworldly environments that focuses on discovery and environmental puzzles.

The world's first science-based photorealistic interactive 3D planetarium that models the entire Universe, using procedural generation for uncharted areas.

Why similar: Space Sim 23.6%, Flight 23.4%, Space 18%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Realistic 7.2%

A strange signal... an alien craft... an interplanetary, gravity-defying journey through space and time. This is the prologue for Exo One.

Why similar: Flight 22.2%, Space 10.5%, Walking Simulator 10.3%, Philosophical 8.5%, Physics 7.1%

Come with us now on a journey through music and space... To the world of VOYAGER ◯∘ A minimalist, relaxing & atmospheric experience to chill out to for a while…

Why similar: Space Sim 26.6%, Space 16.8%, Philosophical 12.4%, Physics 10.3%, Relaxing 8%

Flight of Nova is a simulator based on newtonian mechanics in which you control spacecraft in the Noren star system. You fly multiple types of spacecraft doing transport and search missions in an environment with realistic aerodynamics and orbital physics.

Why similar: Flight 27.4%, Space Sim 24.7%, Physics 9.2%, Space 8.7%, Realistic 7%

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: Walking Simulator 42.7%, Relaxing 23.9%, Exploration 23.5%, Atmospheric 6.4%, Adventure 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, meditative exploration experience where the environment reacts to your presence through sound and color.

EVERSPACE 2 is a fast-paced single-player spaceship shooter with exploration in space and on planets, tons of loot, RPG elements, mining, and crafting. Experience an exciting sci-fi story set in a vivid, handcrafted open world full of secrets, puzzles, and perils.

Why similar: Flight 34%, Space 28%, Exploration 11%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Story Rich 7.5%

The Flux is not keen on giving away its secrets, and you’re one of them. Sail a vast planet under a blanket of stars and use your tools and wits to remind yourself of what was lost and what could come next. An open world mystery about understanding the end of the world.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.3%, Space 14.5%, Philosophical 14%, Exploration 9.7%, Mystery 9.1%

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: Space Sim 28.9%, Space 21%, Physics 13.2%, Relaxing 9.7%, Realistic 6.8%

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: Relaxing 46.7%, Atmospheric 32.8%, Simulation 20.5%

A city-building sandbox for futuristic cities. No goals, no management, just creativity and dark cozy vibes.

Why similar: Sci-fi 28.1%, Atmospheric 25.3%, Relaxing 22.2%, Simulation 12.7%, 3D 11.8%

EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.

Why similar: Space 38.3%, Space Sim 27.3%, Flight 20.8%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Exploration 3.1%

Game inspired by SETI. Take the role of a scientist to find an extraterrestrial signal .Control massive Radio Antennas by using interactive control in your Observatory. Detect , download and decode unknown or story telling signals. Manage and Maintain an electrical system to improve your systems and make it more efficient.

Why similar: Space 58.3%, Simulation 30.9%, Atmospheric 10.8%

Aery – A new Frontier is a story-driven 3D flight exploration game in which you control a bird-like creature while flying through a immersive but peaceful Sci-Fi world. Follow an interesting story through space and time and enjoy the relaxing gameplay while an exploring unknown colorful world.

Why similar: Flight 33.3%, Walking Simulator 15.3%, Space 11.7%, Sci-fi 9%, Relaxing 9%

Reach a summit never climbed before in this survival-climber from the creators of Furi and Haven. Climb anywhere and plan your route carefully, managing pitons and resources to survive unforgiving Mount Kami. Discover what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve the ascent of a lifetime.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.3%, Physics 18.8%, Exploration 17.1%, Atmospheric 15.4%, Adventure 8.2%

EXOTERRA: A Space Journey is a first-person science fiction puzzle game set aboard a stranded ship in the vast, dark expanse of outer space. Explore the HOPE-03 and uncover the mysteries it holds as you solve fully interactive escape-room-style chambers powered by a physics-based system.

Why similar: Physics 33%, Sci-fi 20.7%, Exploration 15.6%, Simulation 10.3%, Adventure 9.6%

Fly between incomprehensible galaxies in this experimental micro game!

Why similar: Space 26.6%, 3D Platformer 20.3%, Philosophical 13.2%, Relaxing 10.6%, Exploration 10%

Walking simulator. Explore, admire and listen. Uncanny. Relaxing. Unnerving. Eerie. Immersive. No monsters chasing you or jumping at your screen, but can feel oppressive at times by invoking fears of getting lost, the dark, tight spaces and liminal space architecture. Inspired by backrooms.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.1%, Atmospheric 15.4%, Realistic 14%, Exploration 12%, Relaxing 11.8%

Be the Universe in this epic, award-winning reality simulation game - featuring thousands of playable characters, endless exploration, an extraordinary soundtrack and narration from Alan Watts.

Why similar: Philosophical 45.6%, Relaxing 14.8%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, Simulation 9.8%, Exploration 9%

During an expedition to the Moon, two astronauts find themselves in a familiar town back on Earth. They soon discover the town is the beginning of a strange and mysterious journey...

Why similar: Space 19.5%, Walking Simulator 17.2%, 3D Platformer 14.8%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Exploration 8.7%

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: Space Sim 27.1%, Space 21.7%, Physics 14.2%, Relaxing 10.1%, Sci-fi 6.7%

Become an indestructible interdimensional superbeing in this first-person superhero game, and save Earth from an alien invasion. Be careful though - you are so powerful you can destroy entire skyscrapers (unintentionally) when you miss your otherworldly target...

Why similar: Space 54.2%, Flight 36%, Sci-fi 6.4%, Simulation 3.5%

Enjoy meditative vibes in Jusant, an action-puzzle climbing game. Scale an immeasurably tall tower and ascend to new heights alongside your watery companion. Master your climbing tools, find your way up through diverse biomes, and piece together the tower’s past.

Why similar: Physics 28%, Relaxing 22.4%, Atmospheric 20.2%, Exploration 19.8%, Adventure 9.7%

Venineth is a single-player game focusing on unraveling the mysteries of ancient alien technology, somewhere in the universe via exploration, platforming, and puzzle-solving, in a dangerous, distant worlds.

Why similar: Space 19.3%, 3D Platformer 17.1%, Physics 15%, Adventure 10.7%, Sci-fi 10.2%

Explore the cosmos as a comet, orbiting planets with a realistic gravity system and a backdrop of procedurally generated nebulae. Learn to use planetary gravity to your advantage, and relax in the ambience of space.

Why similar: Space Sim 25.8%, Space 21.6%, Physics 14.3%, Relaxing 9.8%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Scanner Sombre is a 3d horror cave exploration game where darkness is your greatest foe. Illuminate the unseen with your LIDAR scanner, revealing the eerie beauty and peril of the abyss. From the creators of Prison Architect, this immersive adventure uses light and shadow for a haunting experience.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 41.3%, Exploration 20.3%, Atmospheric 18%, Sci-fi 7.5%, Adventure 7.2%

House of the Dying Sun is a tactical space shooter that puts you in the cockpit of the universe's most terrifying starfighter. Hunt the enemies of the Empire and bring ruin to their people.

Why similar: Space Sim 38.8%, Space 25.9%, Flight 21.9%, Simulation 6.9%, Sci-fi 6.4%

A tranquil exploration and photography experience set across a vast selection of faithfully detailed landscapes.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.4%, Relaxing 14.3%, Realistic 14.2%, Exploration 13.1%, Atmospheric 12.9%

From stardust to cosmic sovereign! In this unique space game, evolve by devouring everything. Grow from a tiny rock into a massive galaxy. Each swallow brings growth, each evolution brings victory. Unlock the universe's ultimate secrets!

Why similar: Space 28.8%, Physics 17.7%, Relaxing 10.7%, Space Sim 9.3%, Flight 9%

In Aery – A Journey Beyond Time you are in the role of a flying god-like creature which observes the world and their inhabitants while they grow and evolve through time. Are you ready to explore time itself?

Why similar: Flight 39.9%, Walking Simulator 20.4%, Exploration 11.1%, Relaxing 10.2%, Simulation 7.2%

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

Why similar: 3D Platformer 25.6%, Relaxing 20.5%, Exploration 17.6%, Atmospheric 16.5%, Story Rich 11.1%

Surf across magnificent waves of sand and glistening waters on an epic quest to restore a lost ocean. From the visionary artist behind ABZÛ, The Pathless, and Journey, Sword of the Sea is an atmospheric surfing adventure with fast movement inspired by classic skateboarding and snowboarding games.

Why similar: Exploration 31%, Atmospheric 30.3%, Adventure 15.5%, Story Rich 14.5%, 3D 8.7%