- #1 RiME
97% matchVery Positive90% of 5,170 reviews2017
Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Grey Box
Windows
Median: 4.0 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: Puzzle 31%, Atmospheric 17.5%, Fantasy 16.7%, Adventure 10.8%, 3D Platformer 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the same sense of isolated, puzzle-filled exploration and a deeply emotional, wordless narrative journey.
- #2 Journey
96% matchVery Positive94% of 37,631 reviews2020
Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.7 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: Beautiful 55.4% ★, Atmospheric 22.2%, Adventure 11%, Exploration 5.5%, Multiplayer 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title is the gold standard for atmospheric, non-verbal storytelling and environmental exploration.
- #3 Neva
96% matchVery Positive94% of 9,904 reviews2024
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.1 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: Beautiful 34.5% ★, Puzzle 22.8%, Atmospheric 19.3%, Adventure 13.2%, Action 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Like Fe, this game features a profound, non-verbal bond between a creature and a protagonist set against a stunning, atmospheric landscape.
- #4 LOST EMBER
95% matchVery Positive88% of 5,172 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: Atmospheric 43.4%, Adventure 18.1%, Singleplayer 13.6%, Exploration 12.9%, Cute 12%
Why You'll Like It: You play as a wolf with the ability to possess other animals, mirroring the creature-interaction mechanics found in Fe.
- #5 Unravel
94% matchVery Positive91% of 5,467 reviews2020
Dev: Coldwood InteractivePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Unravel is a physics-based puzzle platformer. Yarny, a character made from a single thread of yarn, must embark on a larger than life adventure.
Why similar: Puzzle 31.1%, Action 21.9%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Beautiful 13.9% ★, Adventure 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the same gentle, nature-focused puzzle-platforming feel while maintaining a strong emotional core.
- #6 Spirit of the North
94% matchVery Positive84% of 6,371 reviews2020
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.3 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: Puzzle 25.2%, Adventure 24.1%, Beautiful 24% ★, Atmospheric 12.1%, Exploration 6%
Why You'll Like It: Set in the beautiful landscapes of Iceland, you play as a fox in a game that focuses entirely on nature and exploration.
- #7 Jusant
92% matchVery Positive93% of 6,592 reviews2023
Dev: DON'T NOD
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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: Puzzle 23.6%, Fantasy 22.1%, Atmospheric 16.7%, Action 14.5%, Adventure 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: The focus on vertical movement, climbing, and uncovering the secrets of a desolate, beautiful world aligns perfectly with Fe's gameplay.
- #8 Sea of Solitude
93% matchVery Positive83% of 2,082 reviews2020
Dev: Jo-Mei GamesPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
When humans get too lonely, they turn into monsters… Set sail across a beautiful and evolving world of darkness and light, and discover what it means to be human.
Why similar: Dark 30.6%, Beautiful 19.7% ★, Atmospheric 17.5%, Adventure 14.7%, 3D Platformer 11%
Why You'll Like It: This game explores emotional themes through a dark, atmospheric world that requires platforming and exploration to navigate.
- #9 Omno
91% matchVery Positive92% of 2,742 reviews2021
Dev: Studio InkyfoxPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.
Why similar: Puzzle 24.6%, 3D Platformer 18.9%, Atmospheric 16.5%, Action 14.8%, Adventure 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: It features a small protagonist exploring ancient, mysterious lands and interacting with strange creatures in a way very similar to Fe.
- #10 GRIS
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 94,608 reviews2018
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
Why similar: Beautiful 60% ★, Atmospheric 20.6%, Puzzle 9.9%, Adventure 5.4%, Singleplayer 3%
Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of atmospheric platforming that uses color and sound to tell a wordless, emotionally resonant story.
- #11 Seasons after Fall
91% matchVery Positive81% of 3,143 reviews2016
Dev: Swing Swing SubmarinePub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Seasons After Fall is a 2D platform-puzzler game that will let you dive into a captivating universe and explore a land governed by magic and nature.
Why similar: Puzzle 20.1%, Fantasy 19.1%, Atmospheric 18.7%, Adventure 15.9%, Beautiful 14.2% ★
Why You'll Like It: You play as a fox capable of changing the seasons, which is central to solving puzzles and traversing the forest.
- #12 The Unfinished Swan
89% matchVery Positive84% of 1,954 reviews2020
Dev: Giant SparrowPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
From the creators of What Remains of Edith Finch. Enter the surreal world of The Unfinished Swan and explore a mysterious, hidden kingdom by splatting paint to reveal the world around you.
Why similar: Puzzle 45.4%, Beautiful 18.1% ★, Adventure 15.2%, Exploration 8.7%, Atmospheric 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the sense of wonder and discovery as you explore a blank, mysterious world that reveals itself as you interact with it.
- #13 Valley
89% matchVery Positive91% of 6,690 reviews2016
Dev: Blue Isle StudiosPub: Blue Isle Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Sci-fi 21.5%, Action 19%, Atmospheric 15.9%, Adventure 14.9%, 3D Platformer 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: The movement mechanics and the focus on restoring life to a beautiful, expansive forest environment feel very similar to Fe.
- #14 ABZU
88% matchVery Positive93% of 27,307 reviews2016
Dev: Giant SquidPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.3 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: Atmospheric 31.8%, Beautiful 30.2% ★, Fantasy 13.6%, Adventure 10.4%, Exploration 8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a serene, non-verbal exploration experience that emphasizes harmony with nature and aquatic life.
- #15 Ori and the Will of the Wisps
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 144,155 reviews2020
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.
Why similar: Beautiful 41.8% ★, Action 12.6%, Puzzle 10.5%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Fantasy 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a more action-oriented but equally beautiful and atmospheric platforming experience in a lush, magical forest.
- #16 A Short Hike
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,017 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Why similar: Beautiful 33.1% ★, 3D Platformer 22.1%, Adventure 16.5%, Cute 11.2%, Exploration 11%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the joy of exploration and movement in a natural setting, focusing on freedom and discovery.
- #17 The First Tree
87% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,806 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: Atmospheric 43.3%, Adventure 19.3%, Fantasy 18.8%, Exploration 9.6%, Singleplayer 9%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the perspective of a fox and weaves a poignant, emotional story into its exploration-heavy gameplay.
- #18 Sable
85% matchVery Positive86% of 6,278 reviews2021
Dev: ShedworksPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.0 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: Puzzle 22.8%, Sci-fi 21.4%, 3D Platformer 19.2%, Atmospheric 17.5%, Adventure 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: The emphasis on exploration, climbing, and a unique, artistic visual style makes this a perfect companion to Fe.
- #19 Röki
84% matchVery Positive89% of 3,154 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: Puzzle 29.1%, Fantasy 26.7%, Atmospheric 18.3%, Adventure 9.7%, Beautiful 8.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: Deeply rooted in Nordic folklore, this game features puzzle-solving and exploration in a cold, mysterious, and atmospheric setting.
- #20 Hoa
84% matchVery Positive89% of 3,048 reviews2021
Dev: Skrollcat StudioPub: PM Studios, inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Hoa is a beautiful puzzle-platforming game that features breathtaking hand-painted art, lovely music, and a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.
Why similar: Atmospheric 30.5%, Action 17.2%, Fantasy 15.6%, Adventure 11.2%, Cute 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, hand-painted platformer that emphasizes a peaceful, nature-focused atmosphere and gentle puzzle-solving.
- #21 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
82% matchVery Positive92% of 17,168 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Why similar: Fantasy 22.5%, 3D Platformer 22.5%, Action 22.3%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Adventure 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: It features a beautiful, nature-inspired world filled with spirits and creatures that you must interact with to restore balance.
- #22 Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
82% matchVery Positive94% of 41,228 reviews2013
Dev: Starbreeze Studios ABPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.
Why similar: Puzzle 20.3%, Atmospheric 20%, Fantasy 18.3%, Beautiful 17.8% ★, Adventure 13.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic example of non-verbal storytelling through gameplay mechanics and environmental interaction.
- #23 FEZ
81% matchVery Positive93% of 16,126 reviews2013
Dev: Polytron CorporationPub: Trapdoor
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.
Why similar: Puzzle 58.6%, Beautiful 15.7% ★, Exploration 7.3%, Adventure 6.8%, Singleplayer 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: While more puzzle-centric, it shares the sense of wonder and the joy of exploring a world that is much deeper than it first appears.
- #24 Etherborn
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 445 reviews2019
Dev: Altered MatterPub: Akupara Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Delve into an environmental puzzle platformer built on exploring and understanding gravity-shifting structures. You are a voiceless being that has just been born into a world where a bodiless voice awaits your arrival. Go forth and seek your purpose.
Why similar: Puzzle 27.3%, 3D Platformer 20.2%, Beautiful 19.7% ★, Atmospheric 16.7%, Adventure 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that uses gravity-shifting mechanics to explore beautiful, abstract environments.
- #25 Grow: Song of the Evertree
79% matchVery Positive81% of 2,549 reviews2021
Dev: Prideful SlothPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements.
Why similar: Fantasy 33.3%, Atmospheric 22.4%, Adventure 14.7%, Singleplayer 12.9%, Cute 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the restoration of nature and building a connection with the environment, mirroring the themes of Fe.
- #26 Shelter
80% matchVery Positive85% of 3,708 reviews2013
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.0 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: Atmospheric 38.3%, Adventure 22%, Cute 14%, Singleplayer 13%, Exploration 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game places you in the role of a mother badger protecting her cubs, emphasizing the raw, naturalistic survival elements found in Fe.
- #27 The Last Campfire
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 19,361 reviews2021
Dev: Hello Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.
Why similar: Puzzle 26.6%, Fantasy 17.4%, 3D Platformer 13.8%, Atmospheric 13.2%, Dark 11.2%
- #28 Metamorphosis
78% matchVery Positive85% of 642 reviews2020
Dev: Ovid WorksPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Play as Gregor, turned into a tiny bug, and set out on an extraordinary journey to unravel the mystery of your transformation. Metamorphosis is a first person adventure set in a surrealist world where your newfound abilities are your last and only hope for redemption.
Why similar: Puzzle 20.3%, Dark 19.6%, Beautiful 17.6% ★, 3D Platformer 15%, Atmospheric 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a unique, atmospheric perspective on exploration and puzzle-solving in a world that feels alien and mysterious.
- #29 ANIMAL WELL
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,932 reviews2024
Dev: Billy BassoPub: Bigmode
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.
Why similar: Puzzle 39.8%, Atmospheric 19%, Action 15.1%, Adventure 8.6%, Exploration 8.5%
- #30 Trine Enchanted Edition
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 15,837 reviews2009
Dev: Frozenbyte
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world of great castles and strange machinery, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.
Why similar: Beautiful 34.8% ★, Fantasy 23.3%, Puzzle 15.5%, Action 15.2%, Adventure 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed puzzle-platformer that emphasizes environmental interaction and beautiful, magical settings.
- #31 Future Unfolding
79% matchVery Positive84% of 100 reviews2017
Dev: Spaces of Play UG
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Future Unfolding is an action adventure that is all about exploration. Your goal is to unfold the mysteries and solve the puzzles hidden in the beautiful landscapes around you.
Why similar: Puzzle 35.8%, Adventure 22.2%, Atmospheric 20.7%, Exploration 9.5%, Singleplayer 9%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, exploration-based game that focuses on interacting with wildlife and uncovering the secrets of a procedural world.
- #32 Dust: An Elysian Tail
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 18,985 reviews2013
Dev: Humble Hearts LLCPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.
Why similar: Action 31.1%, Fantasy 24.6%, Beautiful 18.6% ★, Adventure 10.7%, Singleplayer 6.3%
- #33 The Pathless
76% matchVery Positive91% of 2,086 reviews2021
Dev: Giant SquidPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Fantasy 22.7%, 3D Platformer 22%, Atmospheric 17.1%, Action 16.7%, Adventure 9.8%
- #34 Ori and the Blind Forest
76% matchVery Positive94% of 59,527 reviews2015
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning action-platformer crafted by Moon Studios for PC.
Why similar: Atmospheric 26.9%, Fantasy 26.2%, Puzzle 12.6%, Adventure 10.9%, Action 10.3%
- #35 Bramble: The Mountain King
73% matchVery Positive95% of 7,488 reviews2023
Dev: Dimfrost StudioPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.
Why similar: Dark 29.4%, Atmospheric 20%, 3D Platformer 15%, Fantasy 14.6%, Adventure 11.4%
- #36 Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 70,491 reviews2016
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.
Why similar: Atmospheric 27.9%, Fantasy 18.1%, Action 12.5%, Puzzle 11.8%, Beautiful 9.9% ★
- #37 The Eternal Cylinder
73% matchVery Positive90% of 1,213 reviews2022
Dev: ACE TeamPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Control a herd of charming creatures called Trebhum and explore an unforgettable alien world filled with exotic lifeforms and surreal environments. Discover dozens of mutations to overcome puzzles, explore new biomes, and survive on a dangerous planet.
Why similar: Puzzle 25.8%, Atmospheric 23.2%, Action 20.9%, Adventure 9.7%, Exploration 7.9%
- #38 Teslagrad
75% matchVery Positive84% of 2,464 reviews2013
Dev: Rain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A journey begins... A treacherous tower... Unravel its mysteries!Discover the secrets kept in the long abandoned Tesla Tower!Magnetism and other electromagnetic powers will help you explore a non-linear world of beautiful hand-drawn environments, in a steampunk-inspired vision of old Europe.
Why similar: Puzzle 52.6%, Action 17%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Adventure 8.1%, Singleplayer 6.3%
- #39 Hollow Knight
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 542,706 reviews2017
Dev: Team Cherry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 41.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Atmospheric 33.5%, Action 23%, Adventure 15.5%, Singleplayer 11.6%, Exploration 10.2%
- #40 Praey for the Gods
73% matchVery Positive81% of 3,096 reviews2021
Dev: No Matter Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Praey for the Gods is a boss climbing open world adventure game where you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying frozen land to explore and solve the secrets of a never ending winter. Grapple, glide and grab hold of massive beasts as you fight to survive and return the world to proper order.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 25.7%, Fantasy 20.8%, Action 19.1%, Atmospheric 15.3%, Adventure 10%
- #41 Gecko Gods
68% matchVery Positive96% of 476 reviews2026
Dev: InresinPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Explore a forgotten land in Gecko Gods, a puzzle-adventure as a tiny gecko. Climb walls, solve ancient puzzles and uncover a lost civilisation in a world full of hidden paths, quiet secrets and natural wonder.
Why similar: Puzzle 19.5%, Action 19.3%, 3D Platformer 18.6%, Atmospheric 16.1%, Adventure 14.3%
- #42 Seedlings
71% matchVery Positive98% of 85 reviews2023
Dev: Bardsley Creative
Windows · Mac · Linux
An atmospheric 2D puzzle platformer made using real photos and videos from New Zealand's native forest. Become a seed that can possess different plant creatures with unique abilities. Solve the obstacles in your way to discover the secrets of the Seedlings.
Why similar: Sci-fi 33.1%, Atmospheric 26.3%, Puzzle 18%, Adventure 12.1%, Singleplayer 6.3%
- #43 FEIST
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 537 reviews2015
Dev: Bits & BeastsPub: Finji
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A desperate, savage survival experience full of stunning visuals, dynamic creatures, and a haunting soundtrack.
Why similar: Action 63.8%, Atmospheric 24.2%, Adventure 6.4%, Singleplayer 5.7%
- #44 COCOON
69% matchVery Positive95% of 8,624 reviews2023
Dev: Geometric InteractivePub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Puzzle 40.9%, Beautiful 14.8% ★, Atmospheric 14.3%, Adventure 13.6%, Sci-fi 6.8%
- #45 Nihilumbra
72% matchVery Positive88% of 2,989 reviews2013
Dev: BeautiFun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Discover the beautiful world of Nihilumbra and join Born on his adventure to find himself whilst trying to escape from his inevitable curse. Born was created from the absolute nothingness: The Void. But somehow he separates himself from the black emptiness and appears in the world.
Why similar: Puzzle 38.1%, Atmospheric 16.9%, Beautiful 13.7% ★, Adventure 12.9%, Dark 7.2%
- #46 Moss
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,400 reviews2018
Dev: Polyarc
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Moss is an action-adventure puzzle game from Polyarc tailor-made for the VR platform. It combines classic components of a great game—compelling characters, gripping combat, and captivating world exploration—with the exciting opportunities of VR.
Why similar: Puzzle 33.2%, Action 20.7%, Fantasy 12.5%, Adventure 11%, 3D Platformer 10.4%
- #47 Owlboy
70% matchVery Positive84% of 6,078 reviews2016
Dev: D-Pad Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.
Why similar: Fantasy 30.9%, Action 20.4%, Atmospheric 19.9%, Adventure 10.8%, Cute 6.5%
- #48 AER Memories of Old
70% matchVery Positive86% of 7,667 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: Atmospheric 26.7%, Adventure 22.6%, Puzzle 18.9%, Exploration 11.3%, 3D Platformer 9.6%
- #49 Europa
66% matchVery Positive87% of 879 reviews2024
Dev: Helder PintoPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
On the moon Europa, a lush terraformed paradise in Jupiter’s shadow, an android named Zee sets out in search of answers. Run, glide and fly across the landscape, solve mysteries in the ruins of a fallen utopia, and discover the story of the last human alive.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 17.8%, Puzzle 17%, Action 14.1%, Fantasy 14%, Sci-fi 13.8%
- #50 Windlands
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 864 reviews2016
Dev: Psytec Games Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 39%
A first person grappling hook exploration game.Soar through the ruins of a fallen world and discover the secrets of the ancients. Designed with full Virtual Reality support for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, also works great in Non VR.
Why similar: Fantasy 30.8%, Atmospheric 25.3%, Adventure 23.7%, Exploration 11.9%, Singleplayer 8.3%
- #51 Downward: Enhanced Edition
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 563 reviews2017
Dev: Caracal GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Downward is a first-person open-world parkour based platform adventure set in the medieval ruins of a post-apocalyptic planet Earth. Make your way through breath-taking landscapes, face ancient guardians and unravel the deep mystery that lies behind the disappearance of humanity.
Why similar: Fantasy 19.7%, Sci-fi 16.9%, Puzzle 16.7%, Action 11.6%, 3D Platformer 11.5%
- #52 Forest Horror
68% matchMixed54% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: Neki4 Electronics
Windows
You have to explore the mysterious forest and complete many tasks to get out of there alive.
Why similar: Dark 36.2%, Puzzle 26.3%, Action 18.2%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Exploration 6%
- #53 Closure
69% matchVery Positive85% of 993 reviews2012
Dev: Eyebrow Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
In the dark and mysterious world of Closure, only what you see exists. Manipulate lights to phase objects in and out of reality in this multiple-award-winning puzzle game. Play as a strange spider-like demon who explores the stories of three human characters through beautiful, eerie environments such as a decrepit factory, a murky...
Why similar: Puzzle 66.4%, Dark 20.5%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Singleplayer 5.3%
- #54 Herdling
62% matchVery Positive95% of 897 reviews2025
Dev: OkomotivePub: Panic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.
Why similar: Dark 23.1%, Fantasy 21%, 3D Platformer 18.2%, Atmospheric 18.1%, Adventure 9%
- #55 Year Walk
68% matchVery Positive90% of 2,014 reviews2014
Dev: Simogo
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Venture out into the dark woods where strange creatures roam, on a vision quest set in 19th century Sweden. Solve and decipher cryptic puzzles, listen for clues, and learn about mysterious folklore creatures in the built-in encyclopedia as you seek to foresee your future.
Why similar: Dark 34%, Puzzle 29.6%, Atmospheric 20.3%, Adventure 10.5%, Singleplayer 5.6%
- #56 Ties
67% matchVery Positive83% of 115 reviews2020
Dev: Objectif 3D
Windows
Explore an oniric world and discover all its secrets during a dangerous and memorable quest.
Why similar: Action 42.6%, 3D Platformer 27.1%, Adventure 18.5%, Exploration 6.9%, Singleplayer 4.9%
- #57 Blue Fire
66% matchVery Positive81% of 3,056 reviews2021
Dev: Robi StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 27%, Fantasy 21.3%, Action 14.5%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Cute 6.8%
- #58 Ogu and the Secret Forest
62% matchVery Positive94% of 2,040 reviews2024
Dev: Moonlab StudioPub: Sinkhole Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Explore the wonderful world with baby Ogu! 'Ogu and the Secret Forest' is a 2D adventure game with hand-drawn characters and various types of puzzles. Befriend bouncy characters and defeat strange creatures to unravel the mystery of the charming world.
Why similar: Puzzle 30.9%, Action 21.8%, Fantasy 20%, Adventure 12.8%, Cute 6.6%
- #59 TUNIC
63% matchVery Positive91% of 17,461 reviews2022
Dev: TUNIC TeamPub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.
Why similar: Puzzle 39.9%, Fantasy 18.9%, Atmospheric 13%, Action 12.3%, Exploration 8.7%