- #1 Proteus
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,783 reviews2013
Dev: Ed Key and David KanagaPub: Twisted Tree
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 18%
Proteus is a game about exploration and immersion in a dream-like island world where the soundtrack to your play is created by your surroundings. Played in first-person, the primary means of interaction is simply your presence in the world and how you observe it.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 73.3%, Exploration 8.7%, Relaxing 7.2%, Indie 4.6%, Adventure 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A meditative exploration game where the environment and music react to your presence, mirroring the seed's focus on inner experience.
- #2 Nature Treks VR
96% matchVery Positive83% of 293 reviews2017
Dev: John CarlinePub: GreenerGames
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 48 min≥1hr: 26%
Latest Update: Animal Kingdom. Explore tropical beaches, underwater oceans and even take to the stars. Discover over 60 different animals. Command the weather, take control of the night or create and shape your own world. Relax and immerse yourself into the Nature Treks VR experience.
Why similar: VR 67%, Indie 18.2%, Simulation 14.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deeply relaxing, immersive VR experience focused entirely on exploring serene natural environments.
- #3 Firewatch
95% matchVery Positive91% of 96,852 reviews2016
Dev: Campo SantoPub: Panic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 77.6%, Adventure 7.1%, Open World 6.7%, Exploration 5.6%, Indie 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: An exceptional narrative-driven exploration game that captures the sense of solitude and beauty found in natural landscapes.
- #4 Meadow - A Shelter Game
94% 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: Massively Multiplayer 34.7%, Walking Simulator 29.7%, Open World 10.1%, Relaxing 5.8%, Multiplayer 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A unique multiplayer experience that focuses on social exploration and relaxing interaction in a beautiful wilderness.
- #5 ABZU
94% 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: Walking Simulator 37%, Relaxing 20.6%, Exploration 15.4%, Adventure 10.5%, Open World 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A serene, visually stunning underwater exploration game that emphasizes a peaceful, meditative journey.
- #6 Eastshade
92% matchVery Positive89% of 5,317 reviews2019
Dev: Eastshade Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Visit cities, scale summits, unearth mysteries, and discover forgotten places!
Why similar: Open World 31.6%, Exploration 19.6%, Relaxing 18.5%, Adventure 18%, Multiplayer 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing open-world game where you explore a beautiful island and interact with its inhabitants without the pressure of combat.
- #7 PLAYNE : The Meditation Game
91% 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: Walking Simulator 61.8%, Open World 12.8%, Relaxing 9.7%, Exploration 6.9%, Indie 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: Directly aligns with the seed's goal of providing a meditative, calming space for the player.
- #8 A Short Hike
91% 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: Walking Simulator 41.3%, Exploration 13.4%, Open World 12.4%, Relaxing 12.4%, Adventure 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, low-stakes adventure that encourages players to explore a beautiful mountain park at their own pace.
- #9 Wakamarina Valley, New Zealand
90% matchVery Positive81% of 106 reviews2020
Dev: Matt Newell
Windows
A short exploration/photography experience set in the idyllic forested landscape of the Wakamarina Valley, located near Queen Charlotte Sound on New Zealand's South Island. Playable in both VR and Desktop modes.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 61.6%, VR 20.4%, Exploration 6.5%, Adventure 4.4%, Indie 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a peaceful, nature-focused exploration experience that mirrors the relaxing intent of the seed game.
- #10 What Remains of Edith Finch
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 49,863 reviews2017
Dev: Giant SparrowPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 85.9%, Exploration 6.2%, Adventure 4.9%, Indie 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: An immersive walking simulator that excels at environmental storytelling and atmospheric exploration.
- #11 Senza Peso
89% matchVery Positive94% of 315 reviews2016
Dev: Kite & Lightning
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 30%
As a soul transitioning into the afterlife, Senza Peso shepherds you on a spiritual journey through a beautifully dark world of lost souls and redemption.
Why similar: VR 69.6%, Adventure 21.5%, Casual 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A short, cinematic VR experience that prioritizes visual and auditory atmosphere above all else.
- #12 The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
87% matchVery Positive88% of 8,931 reviews2014
Dev: The Astronauts
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 82.1%, Exploration 6.3%, Adventure 4.8%, Open World 4.7%, Indie 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features breathtaking, realistic environments that reward careful exploration and observation.
- #13 Dream
88% matchMixed56% of 992 reviews2015
Dev: HyperSloth
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Dream is an exploration game that takes place within the subconscious mind of Howard Phillips, a young man whose waking hours are tedious and dull, but whose dreams are lucid and powerful.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 61.3%, VR 16.2%, Adventure 7.4%, Exploration 7%, Indie 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, dream-like exploration game that encourages players to wander through abstract and beautiful landscapes.
- #14 Cozy Island
82% matchVery Positive92% of 2,388 reviews2025
Dev: LazyFish Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Grow veggies, go fishing, and meet cute animals! On this relaxing and lovely island, you can walk around and explore freely, unlock quirky and fun items, build your own secret base, and enjoy carefree, joy-filled days at your own pace.
Why similar: Open World 25.4%, Multiplayer 19.9%, Relaxing 15.8%, Adventure 14.4%, Exploration 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, relaxing life-simulation game that focuses on the peaceful aspects of island living.
- #15 Cloud Climber
84% matchVery Positive92% of 4,119 reviews2021
Dev: Two Star Games
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 11%
A surreal first person walking sim about the end of humanity. Explore magnificent sky-bound ruins, and learn why they were built.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 84.7%, Adventure 6.2%, Exploration 3.5%, Relaxing 3.4%, Casual 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, casual exploration game that captures a sense of wonder through its unique, elevated environments.
- #16 Ether One
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 447 reviews2014
Dev: White Paper Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Ether One is a first person adventure that deals with the fragility of the human mind. There are two paths in the world you can choose from. At its core is a story exploration path free from puzzles where you can unfold the story at your own pace.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 70.3%, Adventure 9.2%, VR 8.1%, Exploration 6.9%, Indie 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric exploration game that blends environmental discovery with light puzzle-solving.
- #17 Meditation VR
85% matchMostly Positive78% of 97 reviews2020
Dev: Better Than Life
Windows
Birds high up in the sky, waves rolling in on the shore, the wind blowing through palm trees and plants that grow on your private secluded island all contribute both visually and in sound to a surreal experience that practically makes you feel the ocean breeze.
Why similar: VR 63.1%, Relaxing 16.3%, Indie 6.9%, Multiplayer 5.6%, Casual 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated VR application designed specifically to help users relax in tranquil, simulated environments.
- #18 Everything
83% matchVery Positive83% of 3,828 reviews2017
Dev: David OReilly
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Be the Universe in this epic, award-winning reality simulation game - featuring thousands of playable characters, endless exploration, an extraordinary soundtrack and narration from Alan Watts.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 45%, Open World 14.5%, Relaxing 10.6%, Indie 8.1%, Exploration 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A philosophical, meditative exploration game that allows you to experience the world from many different perspectives.
- #19 Annie Amber
84% matchMixed62% of 100 reviews2016
Dev: Pantumaca BarcelonaPub: Talking About Media
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
[VR Only] Annie Amber is a VR Puzzle Game that leads you on an intense and dreamy journey through the life of a person condensed in a surreal and poetic experience. Annie Amber makes you explore this strange and beautiful scenery that is life itself through her memories.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 54.4%, VR 26.1%, Adventure 9.2%, Indie 6.6%, Casual 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, VR-focused exploration game that takes you on a journey through space and time.
- #20 Fugue in Void
82% matchMixed66% of 255 reviews2018
Dev: Moshe LinkePub: Sedoc LLC
Windows · Mac
A walking sim in which you can explore all kinds of mysterious places and dive into a world full of atmosphere. Let this experience unfold in your head. Let it inspire you.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 78.5%, Indie 6.2%, Open World 5.1%, Simulation 4%, Casual 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, atmospheric walking experience that emphasizes mood and visual design over traditional gameplay.
- #21 Shape of the World
81% 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: Walking Simulator 71.2%, Exploration 6.4%, Relaxing 6.4%, Indie 5.9%, Adventure 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, colorful exploration game that focuses on the joy of movement and discovery in a dreamlike environment.
- #22 The Way of Life Free Edition
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 6,195 reviews2016
Dev: CyberCoconut
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 14%
The Way of Life makes the player relive the same life's experiences from the point of view of three characters of different ages: an adult, an old man and a child.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 75.7%, Multiplayer 5.8%, Open World 5.4%, Indie 4.2%, Adventure 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A philosophical walking simulator that explores different perspectives on life through abstract, evocative environments.
- #23 Scanner Sombre
79% matchVery Positive90% of 4,470 reviews2017
Dev: Introversion Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Scanner Sombre is a 3d horror cave exploration game where darkness is your greatest foe. Illuminate the unseen with your LIDAR scanner, revealing the eerie beauty and peril of the abyss. From the creators of Prison Architect, this immersive adventure uses light and shadow for a haunting experience.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 68.1%, VR 15.4%, Exploration 7.2%, Adventure 4.6%, Indie 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A unique VR exploration game that uses a point-cloud visual style to make the act of discovery feel fresh and atmospheric.
- #24 VR Regatta - The Sailing Game
79% matchVery Positive85% of 175 reviews2018
Dev: MarineVerse
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Explore the immersive, inspiring sailing experience that awaits you on the open seas. Veterans of sailing and newcomers alike are invited to discover the relaxation and exploration at Akalana Islands. Time to sail!
Why similar: VR 96%, Multiplayer 1%, Relaxing 0.8%, Open World 0.7%, Exploration 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a peaceful, physics-based VR experience that captures the meditative nature of sailing.
- #25 Discovering Space 2
80% matchMostly Positive72% of 90 reviews2017
Dev: Discovering VR
Windows
Discovering Space 2 is all about exploration. There’s no action, shooting or explosions, just sightseeing, discovery and relaxation on an epic scale.Calming, wondrous and adventurous.
Why similar: Indie 43.5%, Simulation 32.4%, Casual 24.1%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing VR simulation that allows you to explore the solar system at your own pace.
- #26 1/8192
75% matchVery Positive84% of 152 reviews2024
Dev: YonGame
Windows
Embark on a journey of Zen koans in a Buddhist mandala space Reach Nirvana with a 1 in 8192 chance in a mystical world adorned with tombstones and Buddha statues.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 81.6%, Indie 8.5%, Exploration 6.1%, Casual 3.8%
- #27 Zen Garden
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 148 reviews2017
Dev: 300 fps
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Zen Garden is the place where you come to rest your mind.
Why similar: Relaxing 60.1%, Indie 17%, Casual 15.2%, Simulation 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, relaxing VR environment designed to provide a peaceful space for quiet reflection.
- #28 Heaven Forest - VR MMO
78% matchMixed68% of 503 reviews2016
Dev: Fabio FerraraPub: Chubby Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The pressing human questions about life depend directly on our attitudes toward the universe. You'll find the answers you're searching for through a series of reasonings and clues during your journey in this game as well as in your own life.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 51.1%, Walking Simulator 28.5%, VR 13.3%, Adventure 4.3%, Multiplayer 2.8%
- #29 ENDLESS BECOMING - APARTMENT
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 96 reviews2021
Dev: Jonathan TurnerPub: Chameleon Gallery
Windows · Mac
It is an interactive virtual art installation. Utilizing Virtual Reality or First Person modes, users are encouraged to explore at their own pace. Users will experience an unfolding landscape of architecture, spatialized sound and digital phenomena.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 70.9%, VR 22.7%, Multiplayer 4%, Indie 2.3%
- #30 Beyond a Coral Sea
74% matchVery Positive94% of 139 reviews2023
Dev: Snigelsoft
Windows
Explore your way through mystical islands while learning about your characters past. In this adventure game you play as the protagonist of a memoire, telling a story from the pacific in the late 1800 century.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 58.5%, VR 26.6%, Adventure 7.8%, Exploration 4.3%, Relaxing 2.7%
- #31 Heaven Island Life
77% matchMixed60% of 796 reviews2016
Dev: Fabio FerraraPub: Chubby Pixel
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
"Heaven Island VIVE" is an experience designed for the HTC Vive in which you'll explore wonderful places. The inspiration for the environments comes from the book "Origins of Architectural Pleasure" in which the welfare is of primary importance. The game requires the HTC Vive device.
Why similar: VR 35.3%, Walking Simulator 32.7%, Indie 27.4%, Simulation 4.7%
- #32 Emergence
76% matchVery Positive84% of 98 reviews2020
Dev: Universal Everything
Windows
An awe-inspiring open-world VR art experience exploring human behaviour, the individual and the collective. Immerse yourself among thousands of strangers. Watch from above as your movements influence the crowd in changing environments that are both wondrous and intimidating.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 52%, VR 18%, Adventure 10.4%, Exploration 6.2%, Simulation 5.8%
- #33 Heaven Forest NIGHTS
77% matchMixed67% of 352 reviews2017
Dev: Fabio FerraraPub: Chubby Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The sequel to the Heaven Forest series. While the first game was about the meaning of life, this new one is about its opposite: what is the meaning of death? Since we are sentient beings who know that sooner or later we will die, do our efforts in the everyday life have a meaning at all?
Why similar: Walking Simulator 68.2%, VR 17.5%, Adventure 14.3%
- #34 Condo
70% matchVery Positive98% of 203 reviews2025
Dev: FlubbedMachina
Windows · Mac
Unable to sleep, you navigate a quiet condo complex. There's no rush - just you, the building, its inhabitants, and the stories they hold.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 81.3%, Exploration 7.2%, Adventure 6.3%, Relaxing 3.1%, Indie 2.1%
- #35 Journey to Alien Worlds
72% matchVery Positive94% of 66 reviews2023
Dev: IdeographerPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
You can experience how it feels to stand on the surface of planets, satellites or comets, view the amazing scenery there, and get a better understanding of the differences between these heavenly bodies and the Earth.
Why similar: VR 55.8%, Adventure 17%, Indie 12.2%, Simulation 8.6%, Casual 6.4%
- #36 VR JAPAN
73% matchVery Positive84% of 64 reviews2021
Dev: Kraftmaru
Windows
Immerse yourself in the world of Japanese space in VR for about 3 minutes.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 66.2%, VR 30.4%, Casual 3.5%
- #37 Myst
71% matchVery Positive89% of 2,089 reviews2021
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Built from the ground up to play in 2D & VR, explore Myst in a whole new dimension! Journey to the Ages, unravel puzzles, and be a part of the surrealistic adventure that will become your own.
Why similar: VR 39%, Adventure 18.9%, Walking Simulator 18.6%, Exploration 18.1%, Indie 3.9%
- #38 The Next Door
75% matchMixed51% of 1,051 reviews2016
Dev: LaboryPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Who looks out dreams? Who looks inside awakens?
Why similar: Walking Simulator 73.7%, Indie 11.1%, Adventure 11%, Casual 4.2%
- #39 Door2:Key
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 53 reviews2019
Dev: SVGames
Windows
Door2:Key - breathtaking and mysterious door-puzzle game in which any little thing could be a key to the solution
Why similar: Walking Simulator 54.9%, Adventure 13.8%, Indie 9.6%, Open World 8.8%, Exploration 5.5%
- #40 Go Outside Simulator
70% matchVery Positive96% of 74 reviews2024
Dev: Aaron DeVriesPub: SimRed
Windows
For when you can't or won't go outside, go outside from the comfort of inside. Explore different environments, look for hidden Easter eggs, chill and relax in virtual worlds. Go Outside Simulator is a for fun game used to help in the future development of real games and useful programs.
Why similar: Indie 43.5%, Simulation 32.4%, Casual 24.1%
- #41 Oracle
74% matchMixed53% of 264 reviews2017
Dev: Watercolor Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
ORACLE is a single player, open world experience with dozens of locations to explore, great soundtrack and an awesome story ready to be unraveled.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 71%, Adventure 10.3%, Open World 8.8%, Indie 5.1%, Simulation 2.7%
- #42 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: Walking Simulator 54.6%, Open World 11%, Exploration 9.5%, Adventure 9.1%, Relaxing 8%
- #43 Journey
68% 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: Walking Simulator 60.6%, Adventure 9.3%, Exploration 8.8%, Relaxing 8.5%, Indie 5.8%
- #44 Petit Island
68% 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: Open World 25.1%, Exploration 19.6%, Adventure 18.7%, Relaxing 17.8%, Indie 12.9%
- #45 Relax Walk VR
73% matchMixed51% of 74 reviews2017
Dev: Indiecode Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 18%
Visit 6 Beautiful Places in VR and Relax.
Why similar: VR 78.4%, Simulation 21.6%
- #46 Feather
70% 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: Walking Simulator 44%, Open World 13.8%, Exploration 11%, Relaxing 9%, Multiplayer 6.9%
- #47 Loverowind
71% matchMixed62% of 92 reviews2021
Dev: Tonguç Bodur
Windows
Loverowind is a very short experience about the wind of spring.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 75.9%, Adventure 8%, Exploration 6.5%, Casual 3.9%, Open World 3.5%
- #48 Red Passport: Ticket to Russia
66% matchNo user reviews83% of 109 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 73.4%, Adventure 10.1%, Exploration 6.4%, Open World 3.5%, Relaxing 3.4%
- #49 Corpse of Discovery
72% matchMixed65% of 186 reviews2015
Dev: Phosphor Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A first-person Walking Simulator exploring the deeper meaning of family, life goals, and personal choices (with a bit of humor and old-school sci-fi homage mixed in) – set on beautiful and lonely alien worlds.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 72.2%, Adventure 13.3%, Indie 8.4%, Exploration 6%
- #50 Blind Touch
65% matchNo user reviews91% of 64 reviews2026
Dev: Flygogo Games
Windows
A "Blind" simulator that lets you experience a new perspective and immersive sensory journey. Step into a world of darkness using your guide cane.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 82.1%, Exploration 7.1%, Indie 3.9%, Simulation 3%, Adventure 2.6%
- #51 Island Paradise
65% matchMostly Positive76% of 107 reviews2025
Dev: GSG
Windows
Island Paradise is a survival game where you build, upgrade, customize your own island and use nearby resources to create a home for generations to come!
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 35.9%, Open World 24.9%, Exploration 14.6%, Multiplayer 14.2%, Adventure 6.8%
- #52 Hello Kitty Island Adventure
63% matchVery Positive95% of 10,987 reviews2025
Dev: Sunblink
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 57.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Embark on a cozy, open-world adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends. Befriend beloved characters as you explore and restore a mysterious island, solve ancient puzzles, cook delicious dishes, customize yourself and your cabins, and so much more.
Why similar: Open World 30.9%, Exploration 16.8%, Adventure 16.1%, Relaxing 13.8%, Multiplayer 9.3%
- #53 The Alpine Express
67% matchVery Positive89% of 83 reviews2023
Dev: NeoLee
Windows
Experience the majestic Jungfrau summit in this short walking simulator.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 72.1%, Adventure 7.8%, Exploration 6.8%, Simulation 3.8%, Relaxing 3.4%
- #54 Book of Travels
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,073 reviews2021
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Ready your pack, grab your walking stick and step into a world of mystery. Craft your character and immerse yourself in the enchanted lands of Braided Shore. Set your own goals and adventure alone or together with Travellers you meet on the road in this serene TMORPG.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 67.6%, Open World 8.5%, Relaxing 7.6%, Multiplayer 6%, Exploration 5.4%
- #55 Horizon Beyond
68% matchVery Positive90% of 182 reviews2019
Dev: Academic Quarter
Windows
Sail above the clouds and explore a shattered world in the search for a special key. Navigate your ship through the sky and discover unexpected creatures and locations in this relaxing VR adventure game.
Why similar: Adventure 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #56 bridg
69% matchMixed58% of 76 reviews2021
Dev: Y.Kageyama
Windows
Bridge walking simulator
Why similar: Walking Simulator 92.9%, Casual 4.1%, Indie 2.9%