- #1 Journey
97% 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 27.5%, Atmospheric 21.8%, Exploration 16.3%, Adventure 11.2%, Family Friendly 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the same developers, this game offers a similarly profound, wordless, and emotionally moving journey through a stunning landscape.
- #2 ABZU
96% 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 32.1%, Atmospheric 18%, Exploration 13.8%, Colorful 7.6%, Family Friendly 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: This underwater exploration game mirrors the flow and meditative quality of Flower, allowing you to glide through vibrant, living ecosystems.
- #3 A Short Hike
96% 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 20%, Nature 18%, Flight 15%, Exploration 12.3%, Open World 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: This charming game captures the freedom of flight and the joy of exploring a peaceful, nature-filled world at your own pace.
- #4 AER Memories of Old
95% matchVery Positive86% of 7,624 reviews2017
Dev: Forgotten KeyPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.0 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: Flight 24.7%, Relaxing 14.5%, Open World 14.1%, Exploration 10.6%, Nature 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: It features a unique flight mechanic that allows you to soar between floating islands, perfectly capturing the sense of freedom found in Flower.
- #5 Sky: Children of the Light
94% 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: Emotional 20.8%, Open World 19.3%, Family Friendly 14.4%, Atmospheric 12%, Exploration 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: As a spiritual successor to Flower and Journey, it focuses on social connection, graceful flight, and breathtaking, atmospheric exploration.
- #6 Feather
94% matchVery Positive81% of 798 reviews2019
Dev: Samurai Punk
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Feather is a multiplayer game about exploration, relaxation and immersion. Transform yourself into a bird, take flight, and enjoy a zen-like, picturesque landscape on your own terms. Swoop, glide, and backflip your way around mysterious locations to uncover hidden paths that only birds can follow!
Why similar: Flight 30.8%, Nature 21.2%, Relaxing 12.4%, Open World 11.5%, Exploration 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A pure, zen-like experience where you embody a bird and explore a beautiful, relaxing world without any pressure or combat.
- #7 GRIS
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 93,692 reviews2018
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.5 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: Atmospheric 32.1%, Relaxing 21.8%, Adventure 8.7%, Colorful 8.7%, Indie 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning, emotionally resonant platformer that uses color and art to convey a deeply personal and relaxing narrative.
- #8 LOST EMBER
92% matchVery Positive88% of 5,159 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: Nature 25.3%, Relaxing 16.9%, Emotional 16.3%, Atmospheric 11%, Family Friendly 11%
Why You'll Like It: You explore a gorgeous, ruined world from the perspective of various animals, emphasizing a deep connection with nature and discovery.
- #9 RiME
91% matchVery Positive90% of 5,159 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: Atmospheric 16.1%, Exploration 15.8%, Puzzle 15.2%, Relaxing 11.7%, Open World 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric adventure game relies on exploration, puzzle-solving, and a beautiful soundtrack to tell an emotional, wordless story.
- #10 Hoa
89% matchVery Positive89% of 3,023 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: Relaxing 27.7%, Atmospheric 17.1%, Nature 14.1%, Exploration 12.8%, Family Friendly 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A peaceful, hand-painted platformer that emphasizes tranquility, nature, and a sense of wonder through its beautiful art style.
- #11 InnerSpace
91% 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: Flight 29.6%, Nature 16.1%, Relaxing 12%, Open World 11%, Exploration 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A flight-based exploration game set in a surreal, inverted world that encourages discovery and meditative movement.
- #12 Fugl
90% 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: Flight 29.5%, Nature 19.8%, Relaxing 13.1%, Open World 10.2%, Exploration 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A low-poly flight simulator that emphasizes the relaxing, rhythmic experience of soaring over diverse, procedurally generated landscapes.
- #13 Grow Home
89% 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 37%, Exploration 17.8%, Adventure 12%, Relaxing 10.8%, Casual 9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on vertical exploration and unique, fluid movement mechanics that make navigating the environment a joy in itself.
- #14 Lifeslide
88% matchVery Positive92% of 422 reviews2021
Dev: Dreamteck
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Embark on a daring journey through life and master the skill of paper plane flight. Explore colorful worlds with unique challenges, find secrets and unlock your full potential!
Why similar: Flight 25.1%, Nature 15.4%, Emotional 11%, Collectathon 9.1%, Family Friendly 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A flight-based arcade game that uses a beautiful, abstract aesthetic to represent the journey of life through different environments.
- #15 Manifold Garden
87% 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: Relaxing 23.5%, Puzzle 18.6%, Exploration 16.3%, Atmospheric 15.8%, Colorful 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A meditative, surreal puzzle game that uses impossible architecture to create a sense of awe and calm exploration.
- #16 Dordogne
86% matchVery Positive92% of 1,483 reviews2023
Dev: UN JE NE SAIS QUOIPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 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: Nature 18.1%, Emotional 14.3%, Collectathon 13.8%, Relaxing 12.2%, Family Friendly 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, narrative-driven experience that captures the beauty of nature and childhood memories through a distinct, artistic lens.
- #17 Refunct
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 17,405 reviews2015
Dev: Dominique Grieshofer
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Refunct is a peaceful, short first-person platformer about restoring a vibrant world.
Why similar: Relaxing 30%, Open World 18.3%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Colorful 9.4%, Exploration 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A short, peaceful parkour game that focuses on the fluid movement and the satisfaction of restoring color to a vibrant world.
- #18 Monument Valley
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,203 reviews2022
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Embark on a journey of forgiveness through impossible environments and illusionary puzzles. Experience this meditative and calming puzzle game by manipulating monuments and creating evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.
Why similar: Relaxing 25.9%, Emotional 17.9%, Puzzle 14.4%, Exploration 11.6%, Adventure 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: An artistic, relaxing puzzle game that uses perspective and beautiful architecture to create a meditative experience.
- #19 Bumblebee - Little Bee Adventure
84% matchVery Positive87% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: EpiXR Games UG
Windows
Bumblebee – Little Bee Adventure is a story-driven, narrative 3D flight exploration game in which you control a little bee on its journey to find a new home. On its quest to find a beautiful and fitting it discovers distant places, friendly and calm animals, and amazing and dangerously habitats.
Why similar: Flight 23.7%, Nature 16%, Collectathon 14.1%, Family Friendly 8.9%, Open World 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A gentle, nature-focused exploration game where you play as a bee, emphasizing the simple joy of flight and discovery.
- #20 Submerged
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,813 reviews2015
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Submerged is a third-person combat-free game in which you explore a mysterious flooded city and discover the beauty of desolation in vast outdoor environments. You take on the role of Miku, a young girl who has brought her wounded brother to the city in their small fishing boat.
Why similar: Nature 22.4%, Relaxing 15.5%, Open World 12.6%, Family Friendly 11.1%, Exploration 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A non-violent, relaxing exploration game set in a flooded city that prioritizes atmosphere and discovery over challenge.
- #21 Aery - Calm Mind
84% matchVery Positive82% of 82 reviews2021
Dev: EpiXR Games UG
Windows
Aery - Calm Mind is an interactive game experience that is designed to relax your mind and soul. Calm down from the hassle of your daily life, experience the feeling of flying, and immerse yourself into beautiful and atmospheric landscapes.
Why similar: Flight 34.5%, Relaxing 17.5%, Nature 16.8%, Exploration 8.3%, Colorful 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Designed specifically for relaxation, this game lets you fly through peaceful environments to help clear your mind.
- #22 Superflight
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,523 reviews2017
Dev: GrizzlyGames
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 45.2%, Relaxing 20.3%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Casual 5.9%, Open World 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-speed flight game that captures the thrill and relaxation of gliding through beautiful, jagged terrain.
- #23 LAY
81% matchVery Positive84% of 502 reviews2022
Dev: Objectif 3D
Windows
Immerse yourself in this adventure of poetic and contemplative exploration as Elise, a young explorer full of energy. This mysterious world awaits you to overflow with colour and life !
Why similar: Flight 25.6%, Nature 11.3%, Open World 10.8%, Relaxing 9.5%, Emotional 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play, atmospheric exploration game that emphasizes the feeling of flight and discovery in a minimalist world.
- #24 Little Wings Deliveries
79% matchVery Positive92% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: SkyBravePub: TENSTACK
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a short, playful adventure in your cozy flying boat and sail through fluffy clouds. Discover floating islands and befriend their quirky citizens. Jump, roll, climb, and skate through Cloudburg as Skye faces her biggest obstacle on her way to the Royal Postal Academy!
Why similar: Flight 20.4%, Nature 17.7%, Relaxing 13%, Open World 11.2%, Collectathon 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, relaxing adventure game that focuses on the simple pleasure of flying and exploring a charming world.
- #25 Loverowind
82% matchMixed62% of 92 reviews2021
Dev: Tonguç Bodur
Windows
Loverowind is a very short experience about the wind of spring.
Why similar: Nature 14.4%, Emotional 12.6%, Casual 11.7%, Exploration 11.6%, Adventure 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A short, relaxing walking simulator that focuses on atmospheric exploration and a calm, contemplative pace.
- #26 Fujii - A Magical Gardening Adventure
81% matchVery Positive92% of 117 reviews2019
Dev: Funktronic Labs
Windows
Explore a colorful and magical world, lovingly nurture seeds, and introduce gentle critters to the verdant landscape you’ll manifest with your very own hands. A meditative and rejuvenating VR adventure in which you cultivate the garden of your dreams.
Why similar: Nature 20.7%, Collectathon 13.6%, Relaxing 11.1%, Family Friendly 9.9%, Atmospheric 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply relaxing, atmospheric experience that focuses on nurturing a magical garden and exploring dreamlike landscapes.
- #27 Aery - A Journey Beyond Time
80% matchVery Positive82% of 71 reviews2021
Dev: EpiXR Games UG
Windows
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 32%, Emotional 15.7%, Relaxing 12.1%, Exploration 9.2%, Nature 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines flight-based exploration with a meditative narrative, allowing you to travel through time and space peacefully.
- #28 Fractal Fly
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 143 reviews2022
Dev: Tectrid
Windows · Mac
Explore imaginary landscapes, like you're flying in another world. Observe and dive into those chaotic shapes all around you. And even transform them! You're totally free to move where you want, you will discover a tremendous variety of shapes and colors!
Why similar: Flight 34.2%, Emotional 17.8%, Relaxing 16.9%, Exploration 9%, Colorful 7%
Why You'll Like It: A psychedelic, flight-based experience that uses abstract visuals to create a hypnotic and relaxing journey.
- #29 7Groves
78% matchMixed69% of 59 reviews2024
Dev: RainySundayAfternoon
Windows · Mac · Linux
A game in which you explore surreal and beautiful forests.
Why similar: Nature 30.6%, Relaxing 16.8%, Atmospheric 13.7%, Exploration 10.4%, Adventure 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, nature-focused adventure that encourages slow, thoughtful exploration of a beautiful, mysterious environment.
- #30 Submerged: Hidden Depths
77% matchVery Positive90% of 818 reviews2022
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.
Why similar: Nature 16.5%, Relaxing 13.7%, Open World 12.3%, Emotional 11.7%, Family Friendly 9.4%
- #31 Orb Flight
78% matchPositive84% of 50 reviews2023
Dev: Noam Kahalani
Windows
Fly and collect all of the glowing orbs. Meditative Flight & exploration game with relaxing music.
Why similar: Flight 34.9%, Relaxing 20.8%, Casual 10.5%, Exploration 10.5%, Puzzle 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, flight-focused game that prioritizes a relaxing atmosphere and simple, intuitive movement mechanics.
- #32 Oscuro Blossom's Glow
75% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Hongoneon
Windows
Join Selene in a charming platforming and puzzle adventure, where her ability to absorb and emit light from various flowers is key to activating mechanisms, overcoming obstacles, and navigating through environments that adjust depending on how you wield the light.
Why similar: Immersive 41.8% ★, Nature 12.4%, Relaxing 8.3%, Family Friendly 7.2%, Puzzle 6.5%
- #33 Aery - Calm Mind 3
77% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2023
Dev: EpiXR Games UG
Windows
Calm down from the hassle of your daily life, experience the feeling of flying, and immerse yourself into beautiful and atmospheric landscapes.
Why similar: Flight 29.9%, Relaxing 17.4%, Family Friendly 12%, Nature 10.8%, Atmospheric 8.3%
- #34 PLAYNE : The Meditation Game
76% 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: Immersive 40.6% ★, Nature 17.4%, Relaxing 12.8%, Open World 10.2%, Atmospheric 7.3%
- #35 NAIAD
72% matchVery Positive95% of 596 reviews2024
Dev: HiWarp
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Immerse yourself in a relaxing, minimalist and colorful adventure. Flow with Naiad across a mysterious river and interact with its fauna and flora to discover little secrets. Enjoy a wholesome experience with an original and dreamy visual style.
Why similar: Nature 24.2%, Relaxing 13.5%, Exploration 12.2%, Puzzle 10.7%, Atmospheric 10.3%
- #36 Garden Trills
73% matchVery Positive98% of 101 reviews2024
Dev: Yukim
Windows
Garden Trills is a cozy puzzle-platformer where you fly as an adorable sparrow through enchanting Mediterranean gardens. Help your neighbors, grow vibrant flowers, and harness their powers to reach new destinations as you flutter into the heart of Vernubiel’s gardens.
Why similar: Nature 24.9%, Collectathon 16.6%, Relaxing 16.4%, Open World 14.4%, Exploration 9.3%
- #37 Shape of the World
76% 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: Nature 39.1%, Relaxing 15.9%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Casual 11.5%, Exploration 9.2%
- #38 Petit Island
73% matchVery Positive82% of 115 reviews2024
Dev: Xelo GamesPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
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 23.8%, Relaxing 15.5%, Open World 13.2%, Family Friendly 12.4%, Exploration 9.7%
- #39 Valley
74% matchVery Positive91% of 6,673 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: Open World 28.2%, Exploration 20.8%, Atmospheric 16.7%, Adventure 16.3%, Indie 6.8%
- #40 Hohokum
74% matchVery Positive84% of 118 reviews2022
Dev: HoneyslugPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Take on the role of a curious flying kite-like being and travel to colorful, curious worlds waiting to be discovered.
Why similar: Exploration 17.1%, Relaxing 16.9%, Puzzle 15.1%, Adventure 14.9%, Family Friendly 12.6%
- #41 Botanicula
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,554 reviews2012
Dev: Amanita Design
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Humor-filled indie adventure game created by the makers of Machinarium and Samorost.
Why similar: Nature 25.4%, Relaxing 15.1%, Family Friendly 12.3%, Exploration 9.9%, Colorful 9%
- #42 The Wind and the Wisp
69% matchVery Positive96% of 139 reviews2025
Dev: Lil Buddy ProductionsPub: USC Games
Windows · Mac
A 3D adventure game about blowing into the microphone. Join the Wind, a non-corporeal petal breeze, and the Wisp, a little white ghost with a red ribbon, on their journey to repair a mysterious broken garden.
Why similar: Exploration 19.7%, Colorful 15.1%, Atmospheric 14.8%, Adventure 11.7%, 3D 11.3%
- #43 Flower Design
75% matchMixed65% of 142 reviews2017
Dev: PanGuoJun
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A flower arrangement sandbox game. The shapes and colors are freely adjustable and there is a garden where you can build a house and put flowers in.
Why similar: Nature 36.1%, Relaxing 26.4%, Atmospheric 15.8%, Casual 9%, 3D 6.9%
- #44 Recollection
71% matchVery Positive97% of 120 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: Nature 33.3%, Relaxing 20.6%, Emotional 16.9%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Adventure 6.6%
- #45 Wilderless
71% 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: Flight 20.9%, Nature 18.4%, Open World 14.7%, Relaxing 14.1%, Exploration 8.3%
- #46 Cloudy Valley
69% matchMostly Positive80% of 64 reviews2024
Dev: PaltypusPub: TyGAMES
Windows
Go on a summer vacation to the Cloudy Valley archipelago! Swim, climb, and explore the different islands at your own pace. Discover treasures or enjoy a cozy and relaxing atmosphere by the waves...
Why similar: Nature 23.6%, Relaxing 17.9%, Open World 14.8%, Exploration 12.1%, Adventure 7.5%
- #47 Cloud Gardens
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,285 reviews2021
Dev: Noio
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 45%
A chill game about using plants to overgrow abandoned wasteland dioramas
Why similar: Nature 42%, Relaxing 22.5%, Atmospheric 14.4%, Casual 6%, Family Friendly 5.5%
- #48 Koral
71% matchVery Positive82% of 393 reviews2019
Dev: Carlos Coronado
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Koral, a love letter to the ocean. Dive into the beautiful underwater world as a sea current. Solve puzzles to bring back to life coral reefs and spread the beauty of the oceans in different sea ecosystems.
Why similar: Relaxing 25.6%, Atmospheric 15.6%, Colorful 13.4%, Exploration 13%, Puzzle 12.4%
- #49 Project Shoreline
67% matchVery Positive97% of 295 reviews2024
Dev: Speldosa Interactive
Windows · Linux
Step into the tiny metaphorical shoes of a Muri, entrusted with the important task of exploring, cleaning, and restoring a corrupted and decaying beach, one sparkling satisfying patch at a time, in this cute cozy mini-adventure - Project Shoreline!
Why similar: Nature 24.5%, Relaxing 16.9%, Exploration 10.1%, Atmospheric 10%, Family Friendly 8.2%
- #50 Fishy 3D
70% matchVery Positive95% of 80 reviews2020
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
An adventure game about a hungry fish 🐟 Dive, jump, swim and eat your way through a lush micro-world. Can you escape the polluted pond?
Why similar: Nature 17.6%, Collectathon 16.1%, Open World 12.4%, Family Friendly 8.3%, Relaxing 8.2%
- #51 Aery - Sky Castle
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 57 reviews2020
Dev: EpiXR Games UG
Windows
Aery - Sky Castle is a very unique flight game featuring a little bird that discovers an unknown world full of beauty and dreamy landscapes, little environmental riddles, and other surprises. It's a story-driven adventure to discover and rescue a broken world.
Why similar: Flight 39.2%, Relaxing 17.3%, Open World 14%, Exploration 9.3%, Adventure 5.1%
- #52 Lantern
72% matchMixed68% of 69 reviews2016
Dev: Storm in a Teacup
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Be the wind and guide a beautiful lantern that spreads the powerful message of everlasting love, by bringing life and color back to the world around you. Lantern is a relaxing game experience full of positive emotions.
Why similar: Relaxing 34.4%, Atmospheric 21.5%, Family Friendly 20.6%, Indie 13%, Adventure 10.4%
- #53 Seedlings
67% matchVery Positive99% of 81 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: Nature 34.5%, Relaxing 21%, Atmospheric 14.2%, Exploration 7.1%, Adventure 6.8%
- #54 Meadow - A Shelter Game
68% 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 21.6%, Relaxing 20.5%, Nature 16.8%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Exploration 8.5%
- #55 SCARF
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 325 reviews2021
Dev: Uprising StudiosPub: HandyGames
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 13.4%, Relaxing 12.7%, Open World 12.6%, Family Friendly 9.7%, Exploration 8%
- #56 Flowers And Favours: Florist Simulator
64% matchVery Positive95% of 170 reviews2025
Dev: MISK Games
Windows · Mac
Flowers And Favours is a relaxing cozy florist sim. Run your own flower shop, experiment with a stunning variety of florals, and craft unique bouquets for your adorable customers. Your floral journey begins today!
Why similar: Nature 32.7%, Relaxing 25.2%, Atmospheric 15.2%, Puzzle 8.5%, Colorful 7.7%
- #57 Aery - Little Bird Adventure
70% matchMixed56% of 64 reviews2020
Dev: EpiXR Games UG
Windows
Aery is a peaceful exploration game from the perspective of a little bird who decided to discover the world. Calm down from the hassle of your daily life, experience the feeling of flying, and immerse yourself into beautiful and atmospheric landscapes.
Why similar: Flight 31.1%, Relaxing 13.4%, Casual 12%, Adventure 11.4%, Arcade 9%
- #58 Bee Simulator
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,415 reviews2020
Dev: VARSAV Game StudiosPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Live the big adventure of a small bee! Explore a world brimming with life in which you collect pollen, defy dangerous wasps and save your hive! Play with others in three game modes, including four players co-op and PvP on split screen.
Why similar: Flight 32.7%, Relaxing 13.9%, Open World 13.1%, Family Friendly 11.4%, Arcade 8.5%
- #59 Leaf Blower Co.
64% matchMostly Positive75% of 172 reviews2025
Dev: LifT GamesPub: Forklift Interactive
Windows
Blow your leaves and your cares away in this chilled out work sim. Build up your business, buy new tools, and unlock upgrades - all while watching the leaves fly. After all, one man’s trash is another man’s cash.
Why similar: Relaxing 35.4%, Casual 17.5%, Colorful 11.4%, Family Friendly 10.6%, Atmospheric 9.4%
- #60 Beyond Blue
66% matchVery Positive88% of 1,441 reviews2020
Dev: E-Line Media
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 29.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 24%, Nature 18.4%, Adventure 14.2%, Open World 9.9%, Relaxing 8.7%