- #1 The Wild Eternal
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 173 reviews2017
Dev: Ilsanjo
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 22.7%, Nature 17.5%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Mystery 9%, Exploration 8.5%
- #2 Albatroz
96% matchMostly Positive70% of 84 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 28.5%, Walking Simulator 26.3%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Exploration 14.1%, Relaxing 7.6%
- #3 Submerged
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,829 reviews2015
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.3 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 20.6%, Nature 19.2%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Exploration 9.9%, Relaxing 9.7%
- #4 Red Passport: Ticket to Russia
94% matchNo user reviews84% of 116 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 29.6%, Nature 14.7%, Exploration 10%, Adventure 9.7%, Family Friendly 8.5%
- #5 Drizzlepath: Genie
95% matchMixed59% of 204 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 26.1%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Mystery 10.9%, Exploration 9.7%, Relaxing 8.8%
- #6 Through the Woods
94% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,669 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 25.1%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Nature 13.3%, Female Protagonist 9%, Cinematic 6.3%
- #7 Röki
92% 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: Mythology 29.4%, Nature 21%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Story Rich 9.5%, Puzzle 9.4%
- #8 LOST EMBER - VR Edition
93% matchMixed47% of 108 reviews2022
Dev: Mooneye Studios
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 25%
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 26.6%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Exploration 10.7%, Nature 10%, Relaxing 8.5%
- #9 Nephise Begins
91% matchMixed62% of 1,397 reviews2017
Dev: Tonguç Bodur
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.8 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 28.4%, Nature 11.1%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Relaxing 10%, Puzzle 8.9%
- #10 Aztlan Uncovered: Prologue
90% matchVery Positive90% of 225 reviews2022
Dev: Slappy Inc.
Windows
Explore an archeological site long lost to the ages. Use your time-reversing equipment to reveal the past and discover the secrets amidst the frozen wasteland.
Why similar: Nature 21.2%, Cinematic 17.1%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Linear 8.6%, Exploration 8.2%
- #11 Lake Ridden
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 291 reviews2018
Dev: Midnight Hub
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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: Female Protagonist 21%, Puzzle 19.6%, Walking Simulator 18.9%, Adventure 18.1%, Mystery 13.8%
- #12 Shelter
89% 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: Nature 23.5%, Walking Simulator 19.5%, Life Sim 13%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Family Friendly 10.7%
- #13 Neva
86% 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: Nature 21.3%, Walking Simulator 19.6%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Adventure 11.4%, Puzzle 11.3%
- #14 Call of the Sea
86% matchVery Positive88% of 6,069 reviews2020
Dev: Out of the Blue GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.9 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: Female Protagonist 18.4%, Walking Simulator 18.3%, Puzzle 13.2%, Mystery 11.9%, Story Rich 11.5%
- #15 Skyland: Heart of the Mountain
88% matchVery Positive81% of 173 reviews2019
Dev: Cordelia GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 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 29.1%, Mystery 20.8%, Adventure 13.6%, Puzzle 12.7%, Story Rich 12.1%
- #16 The Search
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,371 reviews2017
Dev: Jason Godbey
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 19.9 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: Female Protagonist 20.9%, Relaxing 14.7%, Exploration 14.6%, Puzzle 13.3%, Mystery 12.8%
- #17 The Frosts: First Ones
85% 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 33.9%, Linear 16.6%, Story Rich 13.9%, Exploration 12.9%, Relaxing 8.7%
- #18 Botany Manor
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,399 reviews2024
Dev: Balloon StudiosPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 19.7%, Nature 14.7%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Linear 8.7%, Exploration 8.5%
- #19 Kari
84% 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 30.9%, Relaxing 11.6%, Exploration 11.6%, Story Rich 9.2%, Puzzle 9.2%
- #20 Tales Beyond The Tomb - White Silence
82% matchMixed70% of 207 reviews2025
Dev: 616 GAMES
Windows
Years after a tragic expedition, investigator Aleksei Morozov returns to the frozen mountains to uncover the truth. But some trails should never be followed...
Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.7%, Life Sim 14.6%, Cinematic 13.6%, Realistic 8.2%, Exploration 7.7%
- #21 Herdling
81% 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: Nature 19.9%, Cinematic 16.1%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Relaxing 9.6%, Exploration 9.2%
- #22 Fate of Dynasty
84% matchVery Positive90% of 50 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 33.7%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Puzzle 12.7%, Exploration 12.4%, 3D 7.7%
- #23 Russian Soul Simulator
83% matchMixed69% of 99 reviews2024
Dev: VD Games
Windows
Russian Soul Simulator is a meditative game that allows the player to look at the Russian nature and the surrounding world in realistic graphics. The game allows the hero to move freely through fields and forests, explore the surrounding terrain and interact with various objects.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.3%, Nature 22.8%, Life Sim 15.8%, Realistic 11.4%, Family Friendly 5.7%
- #24 Sound of Horses
78% matchVery Positive95% of 265 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: Female Protagonist 23.8%, Linear 16.3%, Relaxing 15.2%, Family Friendly 12.9%, Story Rich 10.5%
- #25 Cions of Vega
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 91 reviews2021
Dev: Tonguç Bodur
Windows
Your daughter Leila ran away from home, so you're going after her to find where she's hiding. Your brother, Logan, accompanies you throughout your journey.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.5%, Nature 18.9%, Mystery 14.8%, Exploration 12.2%, Adventure 10.4%
- #26 LOST EMBER
79% 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: Walking Simulator 20.9%, Nature 20.6%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Relaxing 9.8%, Family Friendly 9.5%
- #27 Submerged: Hidden Depths
79% matchVery Positive90% of 834 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: Walking Simulator 23.3%, Nature 17.3%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Relaxing 10.5%, Family Friendly 9.9%
- #28 OPUS: Prism Peak
75% matchVery Positive93% of 1,006 reviews2026
Dev: SIGONO INC.Pub: SHUEISHA GAMES
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 25%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Mystery 11%, Exploration 10.4%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #29 Tales of Rein Ravine
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,222 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: Nature 32.8%, Female Protagonist 22%, Mystery 10.8%, Exploration 9.7%, Atmospheric 9.6%
- #30 Tiny Tales: Heart of the Forest
80% matchMostly Positive79% of 243 reviews2017
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Become the Hero of Brie!
Why similar: Adventure 22.9%, Family Friendly 18%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Mystery 14%, Puzzle 12.8%
- #31 ARIDA: Backland's Awakening
78% matchVery Positive88% of 772 reviews2019
Dev: Aoca Game Lab
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 22.2%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Family Friendly 13%, Linear 10.4%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #32 April Grove
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 156 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: Walking Simulator 21.2%, Life Sim 18.7%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Nature 10.5%, Exploration 10.4%
- #33 Cynthia: Hidden in the Moonshadow
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 161 reviews2023
Dev: Catthia Games
Windows
Emotional, 3rd-person, story-driven, adventure game focused on solving puzzles and using stealth mechanics. Use your bow to interact with environmental elements. Sneak, climb or distract guards to move further unnoticed. Solve light puzzles alongside your path to rescue your loved one.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.9%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Exploration 11%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Story Rich 8.8%
- #34 The Legend of Khiimori
73% matchVery Positive86% of 1,692 reviews2026
Dev: Aesir InteractivePub: Mindscape
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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: Mythology 26.3%, Nature 22%, Life Sim 14%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Exploration 9.3%
- #35 Trans-Siberian Legends
76% matchMixed57% of 114 reviews2024
Dev: Stop-TussiN
Windows
A first-person adventure game with a storyline. You are about to travel on a passenger train along the Trans-Siberian Railway. You can walk around cities, ride a train and watch nature change, talk to passengers and much more.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.1%, Life Sim 14.5%, Exploration 8.6%, Realistic 7.8%, Family Friendly 7.7%
- #36 LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition
74% matchVery Positive83% of 92 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 20.1%, Nature 18.7%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Family Friendly 8.9%, Linear 8.6%
- #37 Open Roads
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 333 reviews2024
Dev: Open Roads TeamPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Cinematic 24.5%, Exploration 17%, Story Rich 15.3%, Adventure 10.5%, 3D 9.5%
- #38 Cloudy Valley
73% 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 24.9%, Walking Simulator 20.8%, Exploration 14%, Relaxing 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.5%
- #39 Syberia: The World Before
71% matchVery Positive90% of 4,909 reviews2022
Dev: Microids Studio ParisPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.
Why similar: Cinematic 16.2%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Mystery 11.8%, Story Rich 9.7%, Exploration 9.3%
- #40 Ertugrul of Ulukayin
70% matchVery Positive84% of 462 reviews2025
Dev: Tekden Studio
Windows
Become a medieval warrior in this action-adventure game. Discover traditional myths and fight for your tribe. Mount your horse, sharpen your weapons and explore an ancient semi-open world.
Why similar: Nature 19.9%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Linear 12.1%, Realistic 10.3%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
- #41 Forgotten Hope
73% matchVery Positive89% of 93 reviews2021
Dev: Black Hammer StudiosPub: Games by IGE
Windows
Forgotten Hope is a short, single-player narrative-driven video game presented through the eyes of a teenage girl who is trying to reconnect with her past to find answers.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 22%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Linear 12.5%, Story Rich 11.5%, Exploration 11.5%
- #42 Aspire: Ina's Tale
71% matchVery Positive83% of 427 reviews2021
Dev: Wondernaut StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 30.6%, Story Rich 14.5%, Puzzle 14%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Exploration 11.3%
- #43 Prologue: Go Wayback!
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 284 reviews2025
Dev: PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions
Windows
Prologue: Go Wayback! is a single-player open-world emergent survival roguelike where every journey is unique. Traverse a new wilderness that is generated for you every time you play. Chart your path, overcome the elements, and write your own story of exploration.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.9%, Female Protagonist 15%, Nature 13.7%, Exploration 11.3%, Realistic 10.6%
- #44 Aliya's Ascent
72% matchMixed46% of 57 reviews2023
Dev: Digital Strategies
Windows · Mac · Linux
Aliya’s Ascent is a story about a girl who mysteriously found herself in the middle of a boat towards an unknown land. Embark on a journey in the world of the first Legions and meet familiar faces as you unravel the tales that made the fabric of Bridgeworld. Every choice you make matters!
Why similar: Cinematic 39.9%, Female Protagonist 24.6%, Adventure 23%, Story Rich 12.6%
- #45 Arctic alive
74% matchMixed55% of 89 reviews2016
Dev: TortPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Arctic alive - a simulator with elements of survival horror. The action takes place in Siberia on the research station "Arctic". There was something in what is necessary to understand the player. The world is open for exploration.
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #46 Skábma™ - Snowfall
71% matchVery Positive81% of 228 reviews2022
Dev: Red Stage EntertainmentPub: PID Games
Windows
The rhythm of nature is in danger! You are Áilu, a young Sámi whose ordinary reindeer herding day turns into an adventure. Learn the old ways of the Noaidis, Sámi Healers. Harness the powers of the Noaidi Drum and the Familiar Spirits to fight against a disorder spreading across the land!
Why similar: Mythology 50.6%, Story Rich 11.7%, Adventure 9.7%, Exploration 8.3%, Action-Adventure 8%
- #47 Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Heart of the Forest
70% matchVery Positive82% of 1,100 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 35.2%, Story Rich 27.3%, Mystery 26.9%, Adventure 10.6%
- #48 Windstorm: Start of a Great Friendship
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 171 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: Nature 18.7%, Female Protagonist 13%, Life Sim 12.1%, Cinematic 11.5%, Family Friendly 10%
- #49 CINERIS SOMNIA
70% matchVery Positive90% of 894 reviews2018
Dev: NAYUTA STUDIOPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%
"I hope that someday, you'll dream of me." -- CINERIS SOMNIA is a 3D adventure through a beautifully strange and mesmerizing world - and a young girl's cruel and forlorn dreams.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.6%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Cinematic 12.1%, Mystery 9.2%, Realistic 8.9%
- #50 ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree
69% matchVery Positive85% of 156 reviews2023
Dev: Wildboy StudiosPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
ATONE is a Norse mythology-inspired, hand-drawn game that blends interactive storytelling and complex puzzles with a rhythm game combat system. Inherit the role of a young warrior named Estra as she journeys through Midgard to unveil the truth behind her father’s death.
Why similar: Mythology 19.8%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Mystery 13.5%, Story Rich 11.8%, Puzzle 11.5%
- #51 ILA: A Frosty Glide
66% matchVery Positive99% of 135 reviews2025
Dev: Magic Rain StudiosPub: First Break Labs
Windows
Set foot on a magical island and explore a whimsical small open world as ILA, a spirited young witch-in-training searching for her lost kitty, Coco. With your trusty skatebroom, find secret places, collectables, and improve your magic and flying abilities as you reach the summit.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 20%, Family Friendly 16.1%, Relaxing 14.8%, Exploration 14.5%, Puzzle 13.8%
- #52 Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island
67% matchVery Positive93% of 130 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 27.6%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Mystery 10.6%, Exploration 10.2%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #53 Once Alive
67% matchVery Positive85% of 459 reviews2024
Dev: Cem Boray YıldırımPub: GameDev.ist
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
A story-driven, first-person adventure game offering a cinematic experience. Embark on a journey to HaustVille, an abandoned settlement in a post-apocalyptic world. Explore your surroundings and uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of the last survivors.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.3%, Mystery 13.5%, Cinematic 12.9%, Nature 10.7%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #54 Deep Beyond
67% matchVery Positive89% of 99 reviews2024
Dev: Avix Games
Windows
Deep Beyond Is a first-person interactive thriller about a sea explorer and the mystery behind her father’s disappearance.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.8%, Story Rich 10.8%, Exploration 10.8%, Puzzle 10.6%, Mystery 9.3%
- #55 Cairn
62% matchVery Positive95% of 18,677 reviews2026
Dev: The Game Bakers
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Reach a summit never climbed before in this survival-climber from the creators of Furi and Haven. Climb anywhere and plan your route carefully, managing pitons and resources to survive unforgiving Mount Kami. Discover what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve the ascent of a lifetime.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.9%, Cinematic 16.2%, Exploration 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Action-Adventure 9.4%
- #56 Dinosaur Fossil Hunter: Prologue
68% matchVery Positive80% of 704 reviews2020
Dev: ▲ Pyramid GamesPub: Pyramid Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Dinosaur Fossil Hunter is a story telling simulator where you play as a paleontologist, exploring different lands and searching for dinosaur fossils. The Prologue tells a story about a young Paleontology enthusiast and his passionate pursuit of success and self-determination.
Why similar: Nature 30.5%, Realistic 17.1%, Family Friendly 12.7%, 3D 9.5%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
- #57 Syberia
68% matchVery Positive88% of 6,738 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 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: Female Protagonist 25.6%, Adventure 21.3%, Puzzle 17.7%, Mystery 13.9%, Story Rich 11.9%
- #58 Call of the Elder Gods
64% matchVery Positive95% of 197 reviews2026
Dev: Out of the Blue GamesPub: Kwalee
Windows
Journey to the far corners of the Earth and unearth ancient horrors in this Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure and sequel to 2020’s critically acclaimed Call of the Sea.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.8%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Mystery 13.1%, Puzzle 11.3%, Story Rich 10.9%
- #59 Hardland
68% matchMixed69% of 577 reviews2019
Dev: Mountain Sheep
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
In the year 1018, an adventurer from Samarkand drifts to Hardland. Solve a mystery by delving into the different sides of this fantasy world. Hardland is a bustling kingdom filled with secrets. A kingdom that wants you to listen.
Why similar: Cinematic 21%, Mystery 17.2%, Story Rich 13.9%, Exploration 12.8%, Atmospheric 9.9%