Games Like HOME

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 30.2%, Exploration 23.5%, Walking Simulator 16.9%, Adventure 10.1%, Third Person 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the relaxing, exploration-focused, and heartwarming nature of a short, meaningful journey.

Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.4%, Relaxing 21.1%, Atmospheric 18.4%, Exploration 15.8%, Adventure 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: As the definitive poetic walking simulator, it shares the atmospheric and emotional depth found in HOME.

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 36.1%, Relaxing 22.3%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Adventure 9.4%, Exploration 7%

Why You'll Like It: An artistic and emotional masterpiece that uses visual storytelling and atmosphere to convey a profound personal journey.

Florence Yeoh feels a little... stuck. Her life is an endless routine of work, sleep, and spending too much time on social media. Then one day, she meets a cello player named Krish who changes everything about how she sees the world and herself.

Why similar: Adventure 37.3%, Casual 34.3%, Indie 17.6%, Singleplayer 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: This short, musical, and deeply emotional interactive story mirrors the poetic and intimate feel of the seed game.

A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.

Why similar: Emotional 44%, Relaxing 25.8%, Atmospheric 15.3%, 3D 6.9%, Casual 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the cozy, musical, and introspective qualities that make HOME a relaxing experience.

Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.

Why similar: Relaxing 58.2%, Atmospheric 15.4%, Casual 9.8%, Simulation 8.4%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, meditative experience that tells a touching life story through the simple act of organizing belongings.

A poignant narrative-driven game about rejection, belonging and the meaning of home. It follows the story of a newly adopted shelter cat whose space in the home is taken by a copycat. Bring the tissues.

Why similar: Cats 34.9%, Emotional 19.4%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Atmospheric 6.4%, Third Person 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-rich, emotional story about a cat that captures the same heartwarming and melancholic tone as HOME.

Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.

Why similar: Cats 58.6%, Third Person 10.9%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Exploration 10.1%, Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on atmospheric exploration through the eyes of a cat, blending curiosity with a poignant narrative.

A beautiful, 3rd-person exploration game centered around two parallel stories: a fox trying to find her missing family, and a son reconnecting with his estranged father in Alaska. Uncover artifacts from the son's life as he becomes intertwined in the fox’s journey towards The First Tree.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.6%, Atmospheric 16.4%, Relaxing 15.5%, Exploration 12.8%, Third Person 9%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, emotional exploration game that uses nature and animal perspectives to tell a touching story.

Embark on an emotional first-person narrative adventure where you control the story—and affect its outcomes—with your real-life blinks. With this innovative technique you will fully immerse yourself in a world of memories, both joyous and heartbreaking, as your whole life flashes before your eyes.

Why similar: Emotional 43.7%, Philosophical 28.3%, Walking Simulator 19.7%, Adventure 3.9%, Indie 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A highly emotional, narrative-driven experience that uses unique mechanics to reflect on the passage of time.

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: Relaxing 34.1%, Exploration 26%, Atmospheric 22.2%, Adventure 12.9%, Singleplayer 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, painterly adventure that encourages peaceful exploration and appreciation of the environment.

It's 1986 - Meredith Weiss takes a break from her career in the big city to deliver mail in her hometown. How will she experience two weeks in beautiful Providence Oaks, with its iconic lake and quirky community? And what will she do next? It's up to you.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.7%, Relaxing 18.5%, Choices Matter 15%, Multiple Endings 14.7%, Third Person 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a low-stakes, relaxing narrative experience that captures the quiet beauty of daily life.

You're a curious little kitty with a big personality, on an adventure to find your way back home. Explore the city, make new friends with stray animals, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn't that what cats do best?

Why similar: Cats 50.9%, Sandbox 19.1%, Exploration 12.2%, 3D 6.5%, Simulation 4%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, cat-focused exploration game that prioritizes fun, relaxation, and a charming atmosphere.

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: Philosophical 46.7%, Sandbox 12.5%, Relaxing 10.8%, Walking Simulator 7.7%, Exploration 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A philosophical and relaxing simulation that encourages players to explore the interconnectedness of all things.

Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution.

Why similar: Exploration 34.5%, 3D 21.5%, Adventure 17%, Casual 15.4%, Singleplayer 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, nature-focused game that emphasizes kindness, exploration, and the joy of a small, meaningful journey.

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: Philosophical 37.1%, Walking Simulator 14.1%, Relaxing 13.2%, Sandbox 12.4%, Atmospheric 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the philosophical and meditative aspects of gaming, helping players find calm through a minimalist environment.

Spirit of the North is a single-player 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. Play as an ordinary red fox whose story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.1%, Relaxing 17.5%, Adventure 15.4%, Exploration 13.1%, Casual 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, animal-led exploration game that relies on visual storytelling rather than dialogue.

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 38.5%, Relaxing 22.4%, Exploration 19.5%, Atmospheric 4.8%, Casual 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, musical, and exploratory game where the environment itself creates the soundtrack.

Sayonara Wild Hearts is a dreamy arcade game about riding motorcycles, skateboarding, dance battling, shooting lasers, wielding swords, and breaking hearts at 200 mph.

Why similar: Atmospheric 29.2%, Casual 23%, 3D 21%, Adventure 10.8%, Singleplayer 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A musical, poetic, and visually stunning experience that feels like a playable album.

Home is Where One Starts... is a short, first-person exploration game in the same vein as Dear Esther or Gone Home. It’s a story about childhood, hope, and the miracle of memory. You play as a little girl from a broken home somewhere in the American South.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 46.8%, Atmospheric 13.8%, Adventure 12.8%, Exploration 9.8%, Relaxing 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A short, first-person walking simulator that focuses on nostalgia and the meaning of home.

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 46.1%, Atmospheric 13%, Relaxing 11.1%, Exploration 8.1%, Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, atmospheric walking simulator that focuses on a simple, poetic climb through the clouds.

No Longer Home is a game about letting go of the life you've built due to circumstances beyond your control. Immerse yourself in the lives of Bo and Ao and learn about their dreams, frustrations and fears. Welcome the magic of the everyday and somewhat extraordinary.

Why similar: Philosophical 25.6%, Emotional 20.6%, Minimalist 16.7%, Relaxing 12%, Exploration 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, story-rich experience that explores themes of transition and intimacy through a unique, artistic lens.

Atuel is an award-winning surrealist documentary game in which you explore beautiful, dreamlike landscapes inspired by the topography and wildlife of the Atuel River Valley in Argentina.

Why similar: Philosophical 33.2%, Walking Simulator 19.3%, Emotional 15.8%, Relaxing 11%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A nature-focused walking simulator that provides a serene, contemplative experience through its atmospheric landscapes.

Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?

Why similar: Atmospheric 37.8%, Exploration 32.4%, Adventure 17.1%, Singleplayer 7.1%, Indie 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, meditative journey across a desolate landscape that emphasizes the beauty of solitude.

Deer Journey is a third person walking simulator game. Outcasted by the other deers, an albino fawn is forced to go deep into the forest to find a place to live. Join him on his journey through a world too big for which he may not be yet ready.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.6%, Emotional 25.1%, Third Person 12.2%, Relaxing 12%, Atmospheric 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, emotional walking simulator that emphasizes nature and a beautiful, calming soundtrack.

Lucid Cycle offers a set of short but unique experiences.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.9%, Cats 27.4%, Exploration 10.8%, Atmospheric 10.7%, 3D 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, exploration-heavy game that captures a dreamlike, surreal quality similar to minimalist walking simulators.

Instant town building toy. Place housing blocks and watch them transform, piece by piece, into idyllic ocean-side towns, pastoral gardens, or sweeping cities on the sea.

Why similar: Sandbox 26.9%, Minimalist 23%, Relaxing 21.3%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Simulation 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A purely minimalist, relaxing building game that focuses on the joy of creation without any pressure or objectives.

Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, and hope. Interacting with the world around you, you'll shape the landscape to create the old man's path forward. Experience heartache and hope as you embark on a heartfelt journey through a sunkissed world.

Why similar: Atmospheric 35%, Adventure 26.1%, Casual 17%, Exploration 10.6%, Indie 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A touching, narrative-driven game that uses puzzle-solving to reflect on life's memories and regrets.

A thoughtful and deeply personal title with stripped-down mechanics. The lack of dialogue or text allows you to create your own narrative through your time with four characters. Each short story will allow players to be swept away by the haunting lyrics of over twenty original, nostalgic songs.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.5%, Emotional 31.8%, Relaxing 17.6%, Casual 6.4%, Indie 3%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, narrative-driven game that uses music and simple interactions to tell intimate, wordless stories.

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 35.6%, Emotional 15.8%, Exploration 13.5%, Atmospheric 12%, Relaxing 8%

Live the perfect day, break the cycle, and discover the truth about yourself in this short, quirky sci-fi mystery about freedom, choice, and loneliness.

Why similar: Philosophical 35.6%, Walking Simulator 19%, Emotional 16.7%, Choices Matter 11.3%, Atmospheric 5.8%

A first pawson puzzle adventure! Play as a cat helping your sad human to build a toy boat out of trash and get through the day.

Why similar: Cats 30.4%, Emotional 17.9%, Walking Simulator 17%, Relaxing 11.7%, Exploration 8.6%

"Paws Trail" is an enchanting adventure game where players guide a charming black cat through a mystical forest and unlocking secrets along the way. Experience a vivid world filled with engaging challenges and endearing forest companions.

Why similar: Cats 41.3%, Walking Simulator 24%, Relaxing 12.6%, Atmospheric 8.9%, Adventure 5%

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 28.6%, Emotional 25.6%, Minimalist 12.8%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Exploration 10.6%

Embark on a heartwarming journey as a home cleaning specialist.

Why similar: Emotional 33.5%, Relaxing 21.2%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Exploration 9.3%, Simulation 6.8%

A game about the short journey of a boy who left home. Experience a dense story in around 2 hours, along with rhythm gameplay and music puzzles. Enjoy live acoustic sounds and a story that feels like a musical film!

Why similar: Emotional 51.7%, Philosophical 35.1%, Adventure 8.5%, Indie 3.1%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Paws and Soul: First Step is a story introduction to Paws and Soul. Adventure game about reincarnation. Turn yourself into a wolf, explore mysterious forest and reveal every secret of your past life!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.8%, Relaxing 18.2%, Adventure 15.8%, Exploration 15.1%, Atmospheric 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused game that allows you to experience the world through the eyes of an animal in a relaxing setting.

The Longest Walk is a deeply personal biographical walking-simulator game about my father's experience of living with depression.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 42.5%, Emotional 15.2%, Exploration 15.2%, 3D 9.8%, Adventure 7.4%

explore a cat notebook

Why similar: Cats 32.9%, Walking Simulator 23.8%, Minimalist 14.6%, Adventure 10.8%, Exploration 9.5%

A radiant journey of life to fulfill Your greatest idea.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24%, Emotional 21%, Relaxing 15.8%, Minimalist 15.5%, Atmospheric 10.3%

Beat Paws Odyssey isn’t a game that takes your time— it stays with you while time passes. Every keystroke and mouse click breathes life into these adorable little creatures, fueling their journey around the world. They wander far to bring a touch of warmth and tenderness to your screen.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.8%, Character Customization 20.4%, Cats 18.3%, Exploration 14.9%, Relaxing 8.9%

The first step that you never knew you needed to take to get to wherever you're wanting to go...

Why similar: Philosophical 30.7%, Emotional 17.8%, Choices Matter 12.4%, Multiple Endings 11.7%, Relaxing 10.8%

This is a simple game. All you do is walk, and my grandmother will play the piano. There's nothing else to it.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.4%, Emotional 25.1%, Minimalist 15.6%, Relaxing 9.1%, Casual 6.5%

Home Wind is a minimalist, relaxing and cozy city builder about creating large settlements based on proximity tactics. All for free!

Why similar: Minimalist 28.2%, Sandbox 23.1%, Relaxing 19.9%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Exploration 7.7%

Explore and unravel the mall of your mind in this surreal adventure game.

Why similar: Philosophical 57.7%, Walking Simulator 31.7%, Casual 7%, Indie 3.6%

If your life is tired, just become a cute and happy cat, and run freely in the beautiful open world!

Why similar: Cats 35.6%, Walking Simulator 18.9%, Sandbox 15.7%, Third Person 10.4%, Relaxing 9.9%

A meditative experience that invites players to explore the serene beauty of a living, breathing cemetery as it changes with the seasons.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 32.4%, Emotional 15.8%, Relaxing 15%, Exploration 14.4%, 3D 9%

Dream On is a very short, atmospheric walking simulator (5-10 minutes) about making a wish. Walk through a symbolic dreamscape, explore your thoughts and feelings, and make a quiet, meaningful choice at the end of the journey.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.6%, Minimalist 19.9%, Emotional 11.6%, Relaxing 10.3%, 3D 8.9%

Embark on a leisurely journey through a kitten's eyes, where the world blossoms into a realm of magical whimsy. Whisker Wanderlust is here! Help the mischievous kitten (who just shredded their human's 376th yarn ball) collect treasures from distant lands♥

Why similar: Cats 44.3%, Emotional 27.8%, Relaxing 15.8%, Atmospheric 3.6%, Casual 3.2%

Explore the strange world within the screen in this ambient exploration experience featuring the music of Red Vox.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 34.3%, Cats 26%, Relaxing 11%, Atmospheric 10.3%, 3D 6.3%

Home puts you at the center of the story, taking you on an emotional and personal journey while delivering beautiful, heart-stopping, and memorable moments.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Experience the majestic Jungfrau summit in this short walking simulator.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.3%, Third Person 12.9%, Exploration 12.3%, Relaxing 8.6%, Atmospheric 8.2%

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: Emotional 22.4%, Walking Simulator 21.7%, Relaxing 11.4%, Exploration 10.9%, Minimalist 10.1%

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: Walking Simulator 23.1%, Sandbox 14.9%, Relaxing 14%, Character Customization 13.2%, Exploration 10.5%

🌸🌹🐾100 March Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the lovely themed 🌷🌸🐈 locations full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of the women day places and Cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️‍♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️‍♂️🐈✅

Why similar: Cats 57.3%, Relaxing 16.6%, Minimalist 15.8%, Casual 5.8%, Exploration 1.9%

A cinematic gaming experience. Play as an animal in the spiritual realm. Explore a magical world. Collect Essence and find Artifacts. Journey across seven majestic landscapes and witness the emotional story of a family as they tackle the challenges ahead of them.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.9%, Relaxing 17.1%, Exploration 14.7%, Third Person 13.8%, Atmospheric 11.4%

Spiral is a third-person narrative exploration game that shares a poetic vision of cognitive degeneration. Step into the shoes of Bernard as you help him and support him while braving his unravelling mind and reliving his most treasured moments.

Why similar: Emotional 27.6%, Walking Simulator 25.7%, Third Person 13.1%, Exploration 9.9%, Atmospheric 8.9%

Embark on a heartwarming journey with your little light friend to solve puzzles and bring light to the mystical realm of Illum.

Why similar: Relaxing 19.2%, Emotional 17.8%, Third Person 17.3%, Exploration 16.8%, 3D 10.8%

Welcome to Cozy Town, where every day is International Cat Day! Be part of a village community where every stray is respected, loved and fed. Explore the charming streets and alleys to discover all the stray cats in this hidden-object game.

Why similar: Cats 50.7%, Relaxing 18.5%, Minimalist 15.1%, Casual 4.6%, Adventure 4.5%

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 52.3%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Casual 10.2%, Simulation 10.1%, Indie 5.1%