- #1 Spirit of the North
97% matchVery Positive84% of 6,638 reviews2020
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Walking Simulator 17%, Soundtrack 13.2% ★, Third Person 10.6%, Relaxing 9%, Family Friendly 8.9%
- #2 LOST EMBER
96% matchVery Positive88% of 5,188 reviews2019
Dev: Mooneye Studios
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 14.6%, Nature 14.1%, Walking Simulator 12.9%, Third Person 8.4%, Relaxing 7.6%
- #3 My Little Puppy
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,016 reviews2025
Dev: Dreamotion Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
"There is a saying that when you depart from this world, the dog who went ahead will warmly welcome you." While spending time in dog heaven, Bong-gu the Welsh Corgi suddenly catches his dad's scent. Now, he embarks on a journey to meet his dad. Will Bong-gu be able to see his dad again?
Why similar: Dogs 32.4% ★, Emotional 13.6%, Nature 10.8%, Story Rich 5.9%, Stylized 5.4%
- #4 The First Tree
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,849 reviews2017
Dev: David Wehle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 22.6%, Nature 12.7%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Relaxing 10.5%, Exploration 9.7%
- #5 Koira
94% matchVery Positive93% of 362 reviews2025
Dev: Studio TolimaPub: DON'T NOD
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Dogs 32.7% ★, Emotional 14.2%, Nature 8.3%, Relaxing 7.2%, Family Friendly 7%
- #6 Adorable Adventures
94% matchVery Positive94% of 970 reviews2026
Dev: Wild Sheep StudioPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Play as Boris, a curious baby boar who must learn how to use his nose to reunite with his family after a forest fire. Explore beautiful landscapes, track scents, and uncover secrets as you slowly reconnect with nature in this cozy animal adventure.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.9%, Nature 13.8%, Relaxing 11.5%, Exploration 9.9%, Cute 8.7%
- #7 Herdling
92% matchVery Positive94% of 1,040 reviews2025
Dev: OkomotivePub: Panic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.
Why similar: Emotional 17.1%, Nature 14.9%, Third Person 8.3%, Relaxing 8.2%, Dark 8.1%
- #8 Dordogne
91% matchVery Positive92% of 1,628 reviews2023
Dev: UN JE NE SAIS QUOIPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Narrative 25.9% ★, Emotional 13.5%, Nature 11.7%, Family Friendly 7.1%, Relaxing 6.5%
- #9 Paws and Soul
93% matchMixed53% of 151 reviews2020
Dev: ELECTROSTALIN ENTERTAINMENT
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Paws and Soul: relaxing-adventure game about reincarnation. Turn yourself into a wolf, explore mysterious forests and reveal every secret of your past life!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.7%, Third Person 11.3%, Family Friendly 10.6%, Story Rich 9%, Exploration 8.3%
- #10 Hello Goodboy
91% matchVery Positive88% of 161 reviews2023
Dev: Rolling Glory JamPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
A lost soul and his dog set out on an otherworldly trek through the afterlife in this wholesome, non-linear adventure game. Pass into the world beyond, perform acts of kindness for other souls, and mend mistakes from a forgotten past life - all with a very good boy by your side!
Why similar: Dogs 38.1% ★, Emotional 12.8%, Relaxing 8%, Family Friendly 7.9%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #11 LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition
90% matchVery Positive81% of 130 reviews2025
Dev: Mooneye Studios
Windows
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 14.9%, Nature 14.8%, Walking Simulator 14.4%, Third Person 8.2%, Family Friendly 8.1%
- #12 Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature
89% matchVery Positive99% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Dreamhunt StudioPub: Mindscape
Windows
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: Walking Simulator 15.4%, Emotional 14.1%, Third Person 9.7%, Family Friendly 8.4%, Relaxing 8.2%
- #13 Restore Your Island
88% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,786 reviews2026
Dev: Paiband Game Studio
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Heal a scarred island, rebuild habitats, play with your dog, design your sanctuary, and relax by the fire. Turn this broken, trash-filled island into a thriving sanctuary — one clean sweep at a time.
Why similar: Dogs 41.1% ★, Relaxing 11.1%, Exploration 9.6%, Family Friendly 8.2%, Cute 7.3%
- #14 The Companion
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 121 reviews2021
Dev: David FazzioPub: Studio 46
Windows
A cinematic gaming experience. Play as an animal in the spiritual realm. Explore a magical world. Collect Essence and find Artifacts. Journey across seven majestic landscapes and witness the emotional story of a family as they tackle the challenges ahead of them.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.7%, Relaxing 11.2%, Exploration 10.7%, Third Person 10.5%, Stylized 10%
- #15 Endling - Extinction is Forever
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,657 reviews2022
Dev: Herobeat StudiosPub: THQ Nordic Mobile
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
As the last mother fox on Earth, your cubs need all your care to survive in a merciless world that slowly destroys itself. You have to help them, teach them and save them. And you should never forget that extinction is forever – in the real world and in this 2023 BAFTA award winning experience.
Why similar: Emotional 24%, Nature 17.8%, Walking Simulator 10%, Atmospheric 7.5%, Cute 7.3%
- #16 Spirit of the North 2
85% matchVery Positive86% of 1,160 reviews2025
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 19.2%, Walking Simulator 18.1%, Third Person 11.4%, Relaxing 9.7%, Action-Adventure 9%
- #17 Deer Journey
87% matchMixed67% of 76 reviews2022
Dev: Pablo Picazo
Windows
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: Soundtrack 28% ★, Nature 15.2%, Walking Simulator 15.2%, Emotional 14.7%, Third Person 7.1%
- #18 Arise: A Simple Story
86% matchVery Positive91% of 3,209 reviews2020
Dev: Piccolo StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Embark on an emotional journey of losing the love of one's life. Manipulate time, solve puzzles, reshape surroundings as you push forward into the bittersweet recollections of a past life. This is a story about happiness and hardship, joy and sorrow. A story that all of us will one day experience.
Why similar: Emotional 19.7%, Nature 16.1%, Relaxing 9.3%, Story Rich 8%, Exploration 8%
- #19 Submerged: Hidden Depths
84% matchVery Positive90% of 875 reviews2022
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.6%, Emotional 15.9%, Nature 15.4%, Relaxing 10.4%, Family Friendly 10.1%
- #20 The Red Lantern
83% matchVery Positive80% of 2,328 reviews2021
Dev: Timberline StudioPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 37%
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: Dogs 48.8% ★, Emotional 17.7%, Exploration 8.6%, Relaxing 8.3%, Walking Simulator 6.2%
- #21 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,396 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 28.2%, Family Friendly 16.2%, Exploration 10.5%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #22 Copycat
80% matchVery Positive89% of 5,988 reviews2024
Dev: Spoonful Of WonderPub: Neverland Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 28.3%, Walking Simulator 18.2%, Story Rich 11.6%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Third Person 8.3%
- #23 Finding Polka
78% matchVery Positive100% of 107 reviews2026
Dev: lidlocksPub: PARCO GAMES
Windows · Mac
Set off on a playful search to track down the wandering pup Polka in this game of exploration and serendipity. Meet charming characters, lend them a hand to make new friends, and explore a cozy world sketched in ballpoint pen. You don't need words on this adventure, just smiles and high-fives!
Why similar: Dogs 38.4% ★, Walking Simulator 14.4%, Relaxing 10.4%, Family Friendly 10%, Exploration 8.3%
- #24 SIGNAL: Uncharted Lands
79% matchVery Positive98% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: HmarkaTeam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a journey with four adorable explorers! Uncover all the secrets of a post-apocalyptic world, meet the future inhabitants of Earth and enjoy plenty of Easter eggs. Your choices will shape the game's ending, so choose wisely! Or try a second playthrough to catch all the fun moments!
Why similar: Dogs 37.4% ★, Narrative 26.5% ★, Nature 7.2%, Cute 6.7%, Family Friendly 6%
- #25 Paws - A Shelter 2 Game
81% matchVery Positive91% of 718 reviews2016
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Adventure 15.9%, Nature 15.8%, Cute 15.6%, Emotional 14.5%, Family Friendly 9.1%
- #26 Shelter 3
82% matchMixed52% of 383 reviews2021
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac
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 24.5%, Adventure 15%, Emotional 12.4%, Walking Simulator 10%, Exploration 8.1%
- #27 Paperbark
81% matchVery Positive89% of 354 reviews2018
Dev: Paper House
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Paperbark is a charming game that tells a beautiful short story of a wombat, the bush and a very hot Australian Summer.
Why similar: Nature 17.2%, Soundtrack 16.3% ★, Walking Simulator 15.7%, Relaxing 8.2%, Stylized 7.4%
- #28 Little Friends: Puppy Island
78% matchVery Positive95% of 316 reviews2023
Dev: Big Blue BubblePub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Get ready for a pawsome puppy adventure in Little Friends: Puppy Island! Discover exciting locations, dig up hidden treasures, build and expand your holiday resort, and meet plenty of lovable little friends to care for on your very own un-paw-gettable, tropical island adventure!
Why similar: Dogs 46.4% ★, Family Friendly 12.9%, Exploration 8.5%, Colorful 7.3%, Cute 6.8%
- #29 RiME
79% matchVery Positive90% of 5,194 reviews2017
Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Grey Box
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.
Why similar: Exploration 19.6%, Atmospheric 16.1%, Adventure 12.6%, Relaxing 10.4%, Colorful 9.7%
- #30 Before Your Eyes
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 24,001 reviews2021
Dev: GoodbyeWorld GamesPub: Skybound Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embark on an emotional first-person narrative adventure where you control the story—and affect its outcomes—with your real-life blinks. With this innovative technique you will fully immerse yourself in a world of memories, both joyous and heartbreaking, as your whole life flashes before your eyes.
Why similar: Narrative 37.8% ★, Emotional 24.1%, Walking Simulator 9.6%, Story Rich 9.6%, Family Friendly 3.6%
- #31 Journey
75% matchVery Positive94% of 38,628 reviews2020
Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.9 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: Walking Simulator 17.9%, Narrative 14.8% ★, Relaxing 14.2%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Exploration 11.8%
- #32 DOGWALK
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,958 reviews2025
Dev: Blender Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 48 min≥1hr: 6%
Explore a hand-crafted winter forest as a big adorable dog and a little kid in tow. A short, free, open source project brought to you by Blender Studio.
Why similar: Dogs 49.7% ★, Walking Simulator 15.6%, Exploration 9.7%, Relaxing 6.8%, Family Friendly 5.8%
- #33 Petit Island
75% matchVery Positive80% of 130 reviews2024
Dev: Xelo GamesPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Welcome to the beautiful and tropical Petit Island! Relive your grandpaw's youthful adventures by exploring the island and meeting all the unique islanders in this heartwarming open-world narrative exploration game. Preserve his memories before they fade away.
Why similar: Nature 20.7%, Family Friendly 12.6%, Relaxing 11.1%, Exploration 9.9%, Cute 9.3%
- #34 SCARF
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 335 reviews2021
Dev: Uprising StudiosPub: THQ Nordic Mobile
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Scarf is an atmospheric and emotional journey about what it means to be a hero. An adventure game mixing puzzles and 3D platforms. Explore beautifully crafted worlds and discover your true destiny with the help of a dragon-shaped scarf.
Why similar: Emotional 18.6%, Third Person 11.7%, Family Friendly 10.8%, Relaxing 10%, Exploration 8.9%
- #35 AWAY: The Survival Series
77% matchMixed55% of 382 reviews2021
Dev: Breaking Walls
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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: Third Person 14.8%, Relaxing 12.8%, Family Friendly 12.8%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Exploration 11.2%
- #36 Röki
74% matchVery Positive89% of 3,229 reviews2020
Dev: Polygon TreehousePub: United Label
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 23%, Nature 20.7%, Third Person 13.1%, Story Rich 11.1%, Atmospheric 8.9%
- #37 Eastshade
73% matchVery Positive89% of 5,523 reviews2019
Dev: Eastshade Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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: Nature 26.4%, Relaxing 15.4%, Story Rich 13.2%, Exploration 13.1%, Atmospheric 11%
- #38 Paws and Soul: First Step
76% matchMixed59% of 81 reviews2020
Dev: ELECTROSTALIN ENTERTAINMENTPub: Games Operators
Windows
Paws and Soul: First Step is a story introduction to Paws and Soul. Adventure game about reincarnation. Turn yourself into a wolf, explore mysterious forest and reveal every secret of your past life!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.5%, Adventure 14.6%, Relaxing 12.6%, Exploration 11.7%, Story Rich 10.2%
- #39 Toroa: Skycall
71% matchVery Positive93% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: Atawhai Interactive
Windows
Soar, swoop and glide across the ocean as Toroa. Fly as an albatross embarking on an epic journey back to land to reunite with their family in this relaxing, atmospheric flight game grounded in the Māori world.
Why similar: Nature 15.3%, Narrative 14.4% ★, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Emotional 13.3%, Exploration 6.7%
- #40 illum
73% matchVery Positive92% of 114 reviews2023
Dev: Elsa LiuPub: USC Games
Windows · Mac
Embark on a heartwarming journey with your little light friend to solve puzzles and bring light to the mystical realm of Illum.
Why similar: Emotional 12.3%, Third Person 11.9%, Relaxing 11.4%, Exploration 11.2%, Family Friendly 10%
- #41 An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs
74% matchVery Positive86% of 297 reviews2021
Dev: Strange Scaffold
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs is an open-world comedy adventure game. Talk to stock photo dogs. Solve their problems. Catch your flight. And call it Dog Airport Game when you get tired of saying the full title, like I did three months ago.
Why similar: Dogs 39% ★, Walking Simulator 12.5%, Emotional 11.7%, Family Friendly 7.5%, Stylized 5.7%
- #42 Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,325 reviews2024
Dev: Hyper GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Join Snufkin in this musical adventure about restoring harmony and balance to Moominvalley, protecting it from the industrious Park Keeper.
Why similar: Stylized 20%, Colorful 15.1%, Atmospheric 14.7%, Family Friendly 14.4%, Cute 12.1%
- #43 Stray
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 178,709 reviews2022
Dev: BlueTwelve StudioPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Third Person 19.4%, Exploration 17.7%, Atmospheric 17.5%, Cute 16.9%, Adventure 13.1%
- #44 Otterly Lost
69% matchVery Positive99% of 188 reviews2026
Dev: Soulworks Interactive
Windows
Swim, dive, and explore as a curious sea otter far from home. Meet charming animals, discover hidden places, use tools, and solve light challenges as you make your way back with your favorite rock by your side.
Why similar: Nature 19.1%, Relaxing 12.5%, Cute 12.4%, Family Friendly 12.1%, Exploration 10.2%
- #45 Starshifter
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: Coyotic GamesPub: Coyotic Trouble
Windows
Starshifter is a game about shapeshifting, desert animals, and finding your place.
Why similar: Nature 33%, Cute 12.1%, Story Rich 10.7%, Adventure 9.6%, Colorful 9.1%
- #46 Neva
68% matchVery Positive94% of 10,720 reviews2024
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 26%, Nature 17.5%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Adventure 10.1%
- #47 Recollection
71% matchVery Positive97% of 134 reviews2023
Dev: Erkberg Games
Windows
A calm and atmospheric "walking'n'watching simulator" about the beauty of nature. Use your gaze and attention in diverse gameplay experiences: Connect the stars, watch the grass grow, fly with the birds and remember many more of the wonders surrounding us each day.
Why similar: Soundtrack 24.4% ★, Nature 18%, Emotional 13.3%, Relaxing 9.2%, Walking Simulator 8.5%
- #48 Shelter
72% matchVery Positive85% of 3,721 reviews2013
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Nature 17.9%, Emotional 16.2%, Walking Simulator 13.4%, Family Friendly 9.4%, Third Person 8.2%
- #49 OPUS: Prism Peak
66% matchVery Positive93% of 1,239 reviews2026
Dev: SIGONO INC.Pub: SHUEISHA GAMES
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
OPUS: Prism Peak is a narrative adventure where you play as a weary photographer stranded in the Dusklands, traveling with a girl who's lost her memories. Together, you'll uncover the mysteries of this land through your camera and find your way home.
Why similar: Soundtrack 24.4% ★, Narrative 22.5% ★, Emotional 15.6%, Walking Simulator 13.2%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #50 Spiral
68% matchVery Positive95% of 65 reviews2024
Dev: Folklore Games
Windows
Spiral is a third-person narrative exploration game that shares a poetic vision of cognitive degeneration. Step into the shoes of Bernard as you help him and support him while braving his unravelling mind and reliving his most treasured moments.
Why similar: Soundtrack 24.4% ★, Emotional 16.1%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Third Person 7.6%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #51 Pine Hearts
67% matchVery Positive97% of 122 reviews2024
Dev: Hyper Luminal Games LtdPub: Secret Mode
Windows
Pine Hearts is a wholesome and tender adventure about nostalgic journeys, overcoming loss, and helping others. Embark on a cozy hiking expedition to the sprawling Pine Hearts nature reserve and scale the mountain your father never managed to climb.
Why similar: Narrative 16.2% ★, Nature 15.3%, Emotional 13.5%, Walking Simulator 12.9%, Relaxing 8.7%
- #52 The Wild Eternal
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 180 reviews2017
Dev: Ilsanjo
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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: Walking Simulator 21.6%, Nature 18.4%, Exploration 9.6%, Story Rich 9.3%, Relaxing 8.9%
- #53 The Frosts: First Ones
69% matchVery Positive89% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: Ivan Sukhanov
Windows
An adventure about searching for a missing hunter and meeting with alien beings! Explore wild nature, climb on a rock, lure out a boar, meet a wolf, survive in a rockfall. Heal a deer and trick a creature! Meet the Unknown and find mystery!
Why similar: Soundtrack 29.1% ★, Walking Simulator 18.2%, Third Person 11%, Story Rich 9.7%, Exploration 8.1%
- #54 AER Memories of Old
68% matchVery Positive86% of 7,742 reviews2017
Dev: Forgotten KeyPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Exploration 17.2%, Relaxing 16.6%, Nature 12.1%, Adventure 11.6%, Atmospheric 10.6%
- #55 Don't Disturb
70% matchVery Positive84% of 737 reviews2016
Dev: Midnight PartyPub: PQube
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Single-player puzzle adventure with a beautiful, distinctive art style and a genuinely emotional story. As a lonely dog wandering the afterlife searching for his dead master, 'Don't Disturb' explores traditional Asian views on death and the underworld.
Why similar: Dogs 36% ★, Walking Simulator 18.3%, Emotional 17.3%, Exploration 8.7%, Story Rich 8%
- #56 Lost Words: Beyond the Page
67% matchVery Positive95% of 838 reviews2021
Dev: Sketchbook DevelopmentsPub: Sketchbook Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A short, fully voiced, story-first adventure across two worlds. Rearrange words into platforms in Izzy’s diary, then wield word magic to shape your path in the fantasy she writes. Gentle puzzles, watercolour wonder, and a bittersweet story of family, loss, and healing.
Why similar: Narrative 33.6% ★, Emotional 25.6%, Story Rich 10.1%, Relaxing 9.8%, Atmospheric 7.4%
- #57 Été
66% matchVery Positive94% of 247 reviews2024
Dev: Impossible
Windows
Été (summer) is a relaxing painting game set in Montréal. Color the city to explore, create artworks on canvas, collect stamps in your album, decorate your studio, fulfill commissions from your neighbors, and unleash your inner artist!
Why similar: Narrative 18.8% ★, Soundtrack 18.1% ★, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Nature 8.9%, Relaxing 6.8%
- #58 LOST EMBER - VR Edition
70% matchMixed46% of 110 reviews2022
Dev: Mooneye Studios
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 24%
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 18.6%, Third Person 11%, Emotional 9.2%, Exploration 8.8%, Nature 7.7%
- #59 Somerville
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,901 reviews2022
Dev: Jumpship
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
In the wake of catastrophe find the means to make your family whole again.
Why similar: Narrative 27.1% ★, Emotional 22.1%, Dark 10.2%, Story Rich 9.6%, Atmospheric 9.1%