- #1 Sound of Horses
97% matchVery Positive96% of 299 reviews2025
Dev: Vanilla Sky Productions AB
Windows
Sound of Horses is a story-driven horseback adventure. Begin your journey in the peaceful Homeland and uncover a world of hidden truths and distant echoes of something greater. Create your own rider and horse, explore an open world on horseback, and start your adventure.
Why similar: Horses 46.7% ★, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Relaxing 7.5%, Cozy 7.2%, Linear 7.2%
- #2 Tales of Rein Ravine
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,306 reviews2024
Dev: Maia the Horsegirl
Windows
Tales of Rein Ravine is an indie horse game that aims to challenge its players with unique real-life inspired riding, as well as tell an intriguing equestrian story to a young adult audience.
Why similar: Horses 54.8% ★, Nature 15.2%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Mystery 5.5%, Exploration 4.3%
- #3 The Legend of Khiimori
96% matchVery Positive83% of 2,316 reviews2026
Dev: Aesir InteractivePub: Mindscape
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Take on the role of a brave courier rider in The Legend of Khiimori! Bond with your horse and tame the open wilds of 13th century Mongolia. Breed and train horses with specialized abilities to explore every aspect of this diverse and fascinating landscape.
Why similar: Horses 41.6% ★, Mythology 18%, Nature 13.2%, Life Sim 10.1%, Female Protagonist 7.1%
- #4 Windstorm: Start of a Great Friendship
95% matchMostly Positive73% of 173 reviews2017
Dev: Aesir InteractivePub: Mindscape
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Discover the fascinating story of Mika, a girl known as a horse whisperer, as she tries to befriend the black stallion called Windstorm.
Why similar: Horses 44.1% ★, Nature 13.4%, Life Sim 10.5%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Family Friendly 8.2%
- #5 The Wild Eternal
94% 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 22.8%, Nature 17.4%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Mystery 10%, Exploration 8.1%
- #6 Lost in Art: a Miniature Realm
92% matchVery Positive97% of 67 reviews2026
Dev: Archaic Game Studio
Windows · Mac
Explore the miniature universe filled with Eastern mythology, forgotten folk tales and surprising historical events in this puzzle adventure game. Step into real artworks, reveal mysteries by solving unique puzzles, and be the hero of the miniature folk.
Why similar: Mythology 26.3%, Cozy 14.6%, Point & Click 13.5%, Relaxing 8.9%, Family Friendly 8.6%
- #7 Albatroz
93% matchMostly Positive70% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: Among GiantsPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Albatroz is a backpacking adventure RPG that will take you through majestic landscapes in search of your lost sibling. A tale about knowing when to let go and start over.
Why similar: Nature 28.8%, Walking Simulator 26.8%, Female Protagonist 14%, Exploration 13.6%, Relaxing 8.1%
- #8 Windstorm: An Unexpected Arrival
94% matchMixed69% of 93 reviews2019
Dev: Aesir InteractivePub: Mindscape
Windows
In the official game based on the movie ’Windstorm: Ari’s Arrival’, experience the story of Ari as she arrives in the Alpine area and quickly befriends Windstorm. Together they will go on exciting horse riding adventures and discover the true meaning of friendship!
Why similar: Horses 45% ★, Nature 14.7%, Life Sim 12.8%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Exploration 5.3%
- #9 walk
91% matchVery Positive100% of 316 reviews2026
Dev: bilge
Windows
it's about walking
Why similar: Cozy 21.9%, Point & Click 15.1%, Life Sim 15%, Relaxing 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.2%
- #10 Röki
91% 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: Mythology 32.2%, Nature 20.3%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Story Rich 9.7%, Puzzle 9.4%
- #11 NAIRI: Rising Tide
90% matchVery Positive100% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: HomeBearStudio
Windows
A hand-drawn adventure blending visual novel storytelling with point-and-click puzzles. Explore the corrupt oasis city of Shirin as an apocalyptic prophecy looms. Meet unforgettable characters, craft solutions with your Tool Belt, and unravel intricate puzzle-dungeons.
Why similar: Point & Click 17.4%, Cozy 14.6%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Mystery 9.5%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #12 Gaucho and the Grassland
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 547 reviews2025
Dev: Epopeia Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
LIVE like a LATIN COWBOY as you EXPLORE, HELP others, and bring HARMONY between HUMANS and MYSTICAL BEINGS in a RELAXING COZY ADVENTURE.
Why similar: Horses 38.9% ★, Cozy 14%, Life Sim 10.6%, Nature 8.9%, Family Friendly 7.3%
- #13 Skyland: Heart of the Mountain
89% matchVery Positive81% of 176 reviews2019
Dev: Cordelia GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
In the world built on the shoulders of sleeping giants, join your sister Adrianne to prevent a terrifying annihilation that may irreversibly change the world. Explore the history of a forgotten civilisation to save the citizens of Skyland and reveal the mystery of your father's death.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.3%, Point & Click 20.9%, Mystery 18.1%, Adventure 11.2%, Puzzle 10.2%
- #14 The Search
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,384 reviews2017
Dev: Jason Godbey
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Embark on a journey of discovery and inspiration in The Search - a story-driven puzzle-adventure set in a mysterious world where art comes to life!
Why similar: Point & Click 22.5%, Female Protagonist 15%, Relaxing 12%, Mystery 10.8%, Exploration 10.7%
- #15 Olga - Episode 1
85% matchVery Positive99% of 110 reviews2026
Dev: Workbench Entertainment
Windows
Olga is a spooky cozy, first-person linear mystery game set in a Slavic inspired mountain village, where you relive Olga's childhood memories as she visits her grandparents' home in Belovodica and uncovers its dark secrets.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.3%, Cozy 19.5%, Linear 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Mystery 8.7%
- #16 Red Passport: Ticket to Russia
86% matchNo user reviews81% of 127 reviews2026
Dev: Stop-TussiN
Windows
Embark on a thrilling journey across Russia! From a cozy apartment to the airport, fly to a new city, and ride a train to Vladivostok. Explore, solve puzzles, and uncover secrets along the way!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.8%, Nature 14.6%, Adventure 10.1%, Family Friendly 9.7%, Exploration 9.5%
- #17 Tiny Tales: Heart of the Forest
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 246 reviews2017
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Become the Hero of Brie!
Why similar: Point & Click 22.6%, Adventure 17.7%, Family Friendly 15.2%, Mystery 11.5%, Female Protagonist 9.8%
- #18 The Frosts: First Ones
86% 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: Walking Simulator 26.5%, Point & Click 22.7%, Linear 12.2%, Story Rich 11.3%, Exploration 9.5%
- #19 Herdling
84% 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: Nature 26.1%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Relaxing 13.4%, Exploration 11.5%, Story Rich 11.1%
- #20 NAIRI: Tower of Shirin
84% matchVery Positive84% of 550 reviews2018
Dev: HomeBearStudio
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
A hand-drawn adventure blending visual novel storytelling with point-and-click puzzles. Explore a vibrant yet dangerous oasis city where humans and animals live side by side. Meet unforgettable characters, trade and combine quirky items, and solve challenging puzzle-dungeons filled with mystery.
Why similar: Point & Click 18.3%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Cozy 11.2%, Mystery 10%, Linear 9.6%
- #21 Submerged
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,855 reviews2015
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.2 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: Walking Simulator 20.5%, Nature 18.9%, Female Protagonist 12%, Family Friendly 10.8%, Relaxing 10.1%
- #22 LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition
81% 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: Walking Simulator 20.2%, Nature 18.6%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Family Friendly 10.1%, Linear 8.1%
- #23 Syberia
82% matchVery Positive88% of 6,836 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.
Why similar: Point & Click 34.8%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Adventure 14.3%, Puzzle 11.7%, Mystery 9.9%
- #24 Dimhaven - The Lost Source
78% matchVery Positive88% of 1,018 reviews2026
Dev: Zadbox EntertainmentPub: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Are you ready for an adventure? Challenges, exploration and puzzles in a narrative driven experience, pick up your camera and test your wits in this first-person mystery by the team behind Quern!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.5%, Point & Click 15%, Mystery 12%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #25 Nephise Begins
82% matchMixed62% of 1,405 reviews2017
Dev: Tonguç Bodur
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Nephise Begins tells the player what happened at the time before Nephise was an orb collector. The main setting is forest again, but this time without snow, instead a more sunny and foggy weather.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.6%, Nature 11%, Relaxing 10.5%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Puzzle 9.1%
- #26 Neva
77% 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: Nature 21.9%, Walking Simulator 19.2%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Adventure 11.8%, Puzzle 11.2%
- #27 Lake Ridden
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 292 reviews2018
Dev: Midnight Hub
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Lake Ridden is a story-driven, first-person puzzle game! A cozy supernatural adventure where you unravel a mysterious past, trying to find your sister. Luckily, you are not alone...
Why similar: Puzzle 20%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Walking Simulator 18.9%, Adventure 18.7%, Mystery 15.1%
- #28 LOST EMBER
79% 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: Walking Simulator 17.6%, Nature 17.3%, Cozy 15.5%, Family Friendly 9%, Female Protagonist 8.9%
- #29 Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island
78% matchVery Positive93% of 142 reviews2024
Dev: Polygon TreehousePub: Whitethorn Games
Windows
You’re shipwrecked on a lost mythical island. As backpacker Alex, you must befriend the forgotten gods of Greek mythology and restore their memories. Explore the dynamic island and its story sandbox to build new friendships, solve the mystery and save the gods.
Why similar: Mythology 26.3%, Cozy 13.6%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Mystery 9.8%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #30 Wind Peaks
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 357 reviews2020
Dev: Actoon Studio
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
In a place called Wind Peaks, mysteries happen, help the scouts find all the missing objects in this fun and relaxing adventure of treasure hunt
Why similar: Point & Click 18.9%, Nature 16%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Linear 10.5%, Relaxing 10.2%
- #31 Call of the Sea
77% matchVery Positive88% of 6,422 reviews2020
Dev: Out of the Blue GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.5%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Puzzle 13.5%, Mystery 13.2%, Story Rich 12.1%
- #32 Drizzlepath: Genie
80% matchMixed58% of 205 reviews2016
Dev: Tonguç Bodur
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Walk as Lula, on the path you choose, as she journeys to discover the meaning of the Genie and fulfill her destiny.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 28%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Mystery 12.9%, Relaxing 9.9%, Exploration 9.9%
- #33 Syberia: The World Before
75% matchVery Positive90% of 5,060 reviews2022
Dev: Microids Studio ParisPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.
Why similar: Point & Click 22.4%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Mystery 13.5%, Story Rich 10.6%, Puzzle 9.9%
- #34 Open Roads
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 362 reviews2024
Dev: Open Roads TeamPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Long-lost family secrets. Hints of a hidden fortune. And miles to go before they sleep. Tess Devine’s relationship with her mom has never been easy, but they’re about to set out together on a journey into the past that they’ll never forget.
Why similar: Exploration 21.9%, Story Rich 21.6%, Adventure 14.6%, Mystery 13.8%, 3D 10.7%
- #35 Shelter
76% 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 22.9%, Walking Simulator 19.1%, Life Sim 15.3%, Family Friendly 11.8%, Female Protagonist 11.6%
- #36 FoxTail
75% matchVery Positive92% of 406 reviews2018
Dev: Gingertips Game StudioPub: Artem Vodoriz
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
FoxTail is a classic quest inspired by the mid-90s games. Complex quests and freedom in solving them, an interesting plot, beautiful graphics and, of course, an atmosphere of mystery and adventure.
Why similar: Point & Click 22%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Family Friendly 12.5%, Mystery 11.2%, Exploration 10.4%
- #37 April Grove
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 167 reviews2025
Dev: Colorgrave
Windows
Undertake your new job as a forester in a mystic and peaceful wood. Chop, gather, level up and unravel the expansive forest and its splendor at your own pace, one log at a time!
Why similar: Life Sim 21.8%, Walking Simulator 20.5%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Nature 10.2%, Relaxing 10.1%
- #38 Back to Hearth
70% matchVery Positive98% of 364 reviews2025
Dev: Podoba InteractivePub: Marevo Collective
Windows · Mac · Linux
Step into a quiet, abandoned Ukrainian village, left empty after the Calamity. In this short, meditative, and melancholic journey, you’ll rekindle the hearths of deserted homes, restoring warmth and hope to the families who once lived here.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.8%, Cozy 23.7%, Exploration 12.2%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
- #39 Kari
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 131 reviews2020
Dev: Team UnmanagablePub: Breda University of Applied Sciences
Windows
Explore mysterious lands after a magical storm strands you on the shore of Vanaheim. Seek out help from the gods inspired by Norse Mythology in a Singleplayer Combat-Free Adventure-Puzzle Game. A game about helping each other, Kari is developed by students from BUas.
Why similar: Mythology 33.9%, Relaxing 11.9%, Exploration 10.7%, Story Rich 9.2%, Puzzle 9%
- #40 Cloudy Valley
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 66 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 24.7%, Walking Simulator 20.9%, Relaxing 14.5%, Exploration 13.3%, Female Protagonist 11.5%
- #41 Alicia Quatermain: Secrets Of The Lost Treasures
73% matchVery Positive89% of 153 reviews2017
Dev: Jetdogs Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Alicia Quatermain sets out on a long and dangerous journey to find out why her father had disappeared under mysterious circumstances
Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.5%, Family Friendly 30.3%, Puzzle 19.2%, Adventure 12.1%
- #42 Eventide: Slavic Fable
72% matchVery Positive93% of 854 reviews2016
Dev: The House of FablesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Explore the exciting world of slavic legends!
Why similar: Point & Click 34.8%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Adventure 11.1%, Puzzle 10.9%, Mystery 7.5%
- #43 Ghost on the Shore
71% matchVery Positive83% of 224 reviews2022
Dev: like CharliePub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac
An exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the island's tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Riley's fate.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.2%, Point & Click 12.4%, Mystery 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11%, Story Rich 10.7%
- #44 Botany Manor
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,586 reviews2024
Dev: Balloon StudiosPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Welcome to Botany Manor, a stately home in 19th century England. You play as inhabitant Arabella Greene, a retired botanist. Explore your house and gardens, filled with research, to figure out the ideal habitat of forgotten flora. Grow each plant to discover the mysterious qualities they hold…
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.8%, Nature 14.8%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Relaxing 8.5%, Linear 8.2%
- #45 Mira
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 66 reviews2020
Dev: Too Husky
Windows
Mira is a Slavic-themed visual novel with adventure game elements. The gameplay has a strong emphasis on art, atmosphere, and story. Discover your destiny by walking into Navia, a magical land hidden from the eyes of mortals, and decide on its fate.
Why similar: Mythology 31.8%, Point & Click 19.3%, Mystery 12.6%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #46 OPUS: Prism Peak
67% 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: Walking Simulator 27.5%, Mystery 13.5%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Story Rich 11.8%, Exploration 11.3%
- #47 Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Heart of the Forest
70% matchVery Positive82% of 1,131 reviews2020
Dev: Different Tales
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore the myths and monsters of Europe’s last primeval wilderness. Play as Maia, who arrives at the ancient Białowieża Forest looking to explore her family history. Discover Rage in an adventure game inspired by the experience of the legendary tabletop roleplaying game Werewolf: The Apocalypse.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.1%, Mystery 29.1%, Story Rich 27.9%, Adventure 10.8%
- #48 Through the Woods
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,682 reviews2016
Dev: AntagonistPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Through the Woods is a third-person Norse horror adventure set in a forest on the western shores of Norway that tells the story of a mother and her missing son.
Why similar: Mythology 32%, Walking Simulator 16.7%, Nature 14.7%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Adventure 7%
- #49 Adorable Adventures
65% 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 22%, Nature 18.3%, Relaxing 14.3%, Exploration 11.8%, Cozy 11.5%
- #50 Fate of Dynasty
70% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2021
Dev: Kabuk Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short lore exploration puzzle game inspired by walking simulators such as Gone Home, Dear Esther, and Layers of Fear.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 35%, Female Protagonist 18%, Puzzle 13.4%, Exploration 12.2%, Adventure 8.2%
- #51 ARIDA: Backland's Awakening
69% matchVery Positive88% of 792 reviews2019
Dev: Aoca Game Lab
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
ARIDA: Backland's Awakening. A story of survival and adventure in the brazilian backlands. Face the drought to explore the more arid regions, gather resources and discover clues about the fate of the young Cícera.
Why similar: Nature 29.6%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Family Friendly 15.4%, Exploration 11.7%, Story Rich 11.2%
- #52 LOST EMBER - VR Edition
71% 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 27%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Exploration 10.3%, Nature 10%, Relaxing 9.1%
- #53 DreamWorks Spirit Lucky's Big Adventure
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 55 reviews2021
Dev: AHEARTFULOFGAMESPub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Explore the wild frontier with Lucky’s faithful mustang, Spirit, and best friends, Abigail and Pru. Where will friendship, and a mysterious treasure map lead you?
Why similar: Horses 55.4% ★, Family Friendly 10.9%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Exploration 7.8%, Cozy 5.1%
- #54 Syberia - Remastered
66% matchMostly Positive72% of 882 reviews2025
Dev: Virtuallyz GamingPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Rediscover the clockpunk universe of Benoît Sokal in this fully remastered version of the first Syberia game. Join Kate Walker and Oscar, a strange and charming automaton, in pursuit of the brilliant inventor Hans Voralberg, and embark on an adventure more immersive and poetic than ever.
Why similar: Point & Click 27.9%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Exploration 13.5%, Puzzle 13.2%, Story Rich 10.5%
- #55 Ertugrul of Ulukayin
65% matchVery Positive84% of 490 reviews2025
Dev: Tekden Studio
Windows
Fight your way through a war-torn medieval frontier. Explore the wild landscapes of Anatolia and protect your people. When night falls, ancient Turkish mythology comes to life in your dreams, revealing secrets that may change everything.
Why similar: Horses 41.7% ★, Mythology 23.2%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Mystery 8%, Story Rich 5.9%
- #56 Aspire: Ina's Tale
67% matchVery Positive83% of 470 reviews2021
Dev: Wondernaut StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.5%, Story Rich 16.3%, Puzzle 15.4%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Exploration 11.5%
- #57 Horse Tales: Emerald Valley Ranch
67% matchMixed63% of 981 reviews2022
Dev: Aesir InteractivePub: Microids
Windows
Set off on a captivating horseback adventure and discover the mysteries of Emerald Valley!
Why similar: Horses 63.4% ★, Relaxing 10.4%, Exploration 9.9%, Family Friendly 8%, 3D 5.3%
- #58 The Myth Seekers: The Legacy of Vulcan
68% matchVery Positive84% of 232 reviews2017
Dev: Sunward GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Discover the truth about the legacy of ancient gods!
Why similar: Point & Click 25.1%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Adventure 12.6%, Family Friendly 12.1%, Story Rich 11%
- #59 Where is my Heart?
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 184 reviews2014
Dev: Schulenburg SoftwarePub: Die Gute Fabrik
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 40%
In Where is my Heart? you play the story of a family of forest spirits. The family lives comfortably in a tree in the woods until one day they lose their home and thus embark on a great adventure. Their journey will take them through the mushroom caves and even deeper down to the lifeless crystal pools and back up into the mountains.
Why similar: Puzzle 55.8%, Adventure 44.2%