- #1 Way of the Hunter
97% matchVery Positive80% of 10,985 reviews2022
Dev: Nine Rocks GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Become the new owner of a hunting lodge nestled among gorgeous habitats and rich animal populations. Explore vast open world environments and hunt with a premium selection of firearms. Enjoy the perfect hunt on your own or with friends in co-op.
Why similar: Hunting 28.8% ★, Sports 10%, Nature 7.3%, FPS 7.2%, Realistic 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This is the most direct competitor, offering a highly realistic hunting experience with a focus on ethical hunting and complex animal behavior.
- #2 theHunter: Call of the Wild™
96% matchVery Positive89% of 197,377 reviews2017
Dev: Expansive WorldsPub: Avalanche Studios
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 41.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Discover an atmospheric hunting game like no other in this realistic, stunning open world – regularly updated in collaboration with the community. Immerse yourself in the single player campaign, or share the ultimate hunting experience with friends.
Why similar: Hunting 39.2% ★, Open World 10.2%, Nature 8.8%, Sports 8.1%, Stealth 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard for open-world hunting, it features stunning environments and deep, immersive tracking mechanics.
- #3 Project Hunt
95% matchVery Positive87% of 141 reviews2024
Dev: Mind Mythic
Windows
Hunt wild animals across vast landscapes in an action-packed hunting FPS. Track your target, line up the perfect shot, and inspect every hit on detailed animal models.
Why similar: Hunting 33.7% ★, Nature 10.5%, Open World 10.2%, FPS 9.6%, Realistic 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern indie title that prioritizes realistic hunting loops and exploration in a naturalistic setting.
- #4 Deer Hunting - The Season
94% matchVery Positive89% of 124 reviews2022
Dev: Chaos Entertainment
Windows
Hunt Deer that act and react differently depending on the time of the season, weather and rut stage. Bucks very in size and you will be able to hunt monster bucks that have potential to score well over 200 inches. Each successful hunt gains you EXP and you can purchase / upgrade gear and firearms.
Why similar: Hunting 24.1% ★, Simulation 16%, Sports 15.8%, Realistic 13.9%, Open World 13.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a focused, simulation-heavy experience centered on the patience and skill required for successful deer hunting.
- #5 Ultimate Fishing® Simulator 2
93% matchMixed68% of 2,189 reviews2025
Dev: Silent Bear StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Fish around the globe using float, bottom, spinning, or casting gear, and catch over 60 realistic fish species. Play solo or online in normal, realistic, or sandbox mode! Explore stunning locations, switch to an underwater cam, and fill your trophy room!
Why similar: Sports 26.9%, Realistic 16.1%, Nature 12.6%, First-Person 9.9%, Relaxing 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: While focused on fishing, it shares the same DNA of realistic outdoor simulation, gear management, and methodical pacing.
- #6 Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt
94% matchMixed60% of 273 reviews2022
Dev: Digital Dreams Entertainment
Windows
Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt is a first-person hunting simulator where you hunt the largest and most dangerous beasts to ever exist – DINOSAURS.
Why similar: Hunting 50.3% ★, Sports 19.8%, FPS 9.1%, First-Person 6.7%, Action 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: It applies the methodical tracking and hunting mechanics of traditional simulators to a unique prehistoric setting.
- #7 Ranch Simulator: Build, Hunt, Farm
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 45,769 reviews2023
Dev: Toxic DogPub: Excalibur Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Builder. Farmer. Hunter. Trader. Ranching certainly isn’t your average job. Think you have the skills to turn your family’s rundown homestead into the most prosperous ranch in the valley? Then it’s time to head out into the wilderness in this captivating single and multiplayer open-world simulator.
Why similar: Hunting 46.2% ★, Open World 15.8%, Realistic 12.7%, Simulation 8.4%, Relaxing 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: It combines hunting mechanics with broader simulation elements, allowing players to manage their own land and hunt for sustenance.
- #8 Call of the Wild: The Angler™
92% matchMixed64% of 7,469 reviews2022
Dev: Expansive WorldsPub: Avalanche Studios
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 39.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The Angler is an open world fishing game that can be played solo or with friends. Discover and catch a wide variety of unique fish species, from common to rare, on your journey to become a master angler.
Why similar: Hunting 31.1% ★, Sports 14.2%, Nature 13%, Open World 11.2%, Realistic 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team behind theHunter, it offers a similar atmospheric and simulation-focused approach to outdoor sports.
- #9 Red Dead Redemption 2
91% matchVery Positive92% of 879,748 reviews2019
Dev: Rockstar Games
Windows
Median: 37.7 hrsMean: 107.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde Gang are outlaws on the run. With federal agents and bounty hunters massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal, and fight their way across the rugged heartland in order to survive.
Why similar: Open World 36.6%, Realistic 18.5%, Shooter 10.1%, FPS 7.5%, Adventure 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Beyond its narrative, it features one of the most detailed and rewarding hunting and tracking systems ever implemented in an open-world game.
- #10 Far Cry® 5
90% matchVery Positive81% of 185,848 reviews2018
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 22.8 hrsMean: 47.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Discover the open world of Hope County, Montana, besieged by a fanatical doomsday cult. Dive into the action solo or two-player co-op in the story campaign, use a vast arsenal of weapons and allies, and free Hope County from Joseph Seed and his cult.
Why similar: Hunting 27.3% ★, Open World 12.6%, Nature 9.8%, Stealth 8.9%, FPS 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: The game integrates a robust hunting and fishing system into its open-world action, rewarding players for tracking and harvesting wildlife for gear upgrades.
- #11 Virtual Hunter
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 182 reviews2025
Dev: Korpi Games Oy
Windows
Virtual Hunter brings realistic hunting to virtual reality. Pack your gear and put your hunting skills and tactics to the test in the open wilderness.
Why similar: Hunting 36.7% ★, Sports 15.7%, Open World 10.2%, Nature 9.6%, Realistic 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides an immersive VR experience that emphasizes the physical actions of tracking and aiming in a hunting scenario.
- #12 BULT: Hunting simulator
87% matchVery Positive87% of 780 reviews2026
Dev: NordrisePub: Ykt Games
Windows
A realistic waterfowl hunting simulator set in the wild landscapes of Yakutia. Hunt ducks and grouse with birds driven by realistic AI instincts: flocking, feeding, hiding, and reacting to the environment. Use decoys, calls, wind conditions, and strategy. Created by hunters for hunters.
Why similar: Hunting 47.3% ★, Nature 11%, Realistic 9.6%, Stealth 8.7%, Simulation 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated hunting simulation that focuses on realistic ballistics and animal AI in a variety of environments.
- #13 The Long Dark
88% matchVery Positive89% of 121,879 reviews2017
Dev: Hinterland Studio Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 46.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
THE LONG DARK is a thoughtful, exploration-survival experience that challenges solo players to think for themselves as they explore an expansive frozen wilderness in the aftermath of a geomagnetic disaster. There are no zombies -- only you, the cold, and all the threats Mother Nature can muster.
Why similar: Open World 39.9%, Exploration 15%, First-Person 14.4%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Simulation 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This survival game emphasizes the harsh reality of hunting and tracking in a freezing wilderness where every shot counts.
- #14 Morels: The Hunt
89% matchVery Positive86% of 276 reviews2019
Dev: Abrams Studios
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Morels is a simulation game about mushroom hunting and wildlife photography. Explore a diverse range of regions spanning across the United States. Increase your hunter and photographer levels by collecting a variety of mushrooms, photographing animals, and completing weekly tasks.
Why similar: Hunting 30.1% ★, Nature 13.7%, Realistic 9.4%, Open World 8.3%, Relaxing 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the quiet, methodical exploration and nature-focused collection aspects found in the downtime of hunting simulators.
- #15 Green Hell
86% matchVery Positive85% of 97,093 reviews2019
Dev: Creepy Jar
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Plunge into the open-world survival simulation set in the extreme conditions of the uncharted Amazon jungle. Use real-life survival techniques to craft, hunt, fight, and gather resources, set a makeshift shelter, or raise a fortress. Survive alone or team up with your friends and challenge the jungle together.
Why similar: Open World 33.9%, Realistic 14.4%, First-Person 10.2%, Exploration 8.9%, Action 8%
Why You'll Like It: It features deep survival mechanics that require players to hunt, track, and gather resources in a dense, realistic jungle environment.
- #16 Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 11,558 reviews2020
Dev: Panache Digital GamesPub: Private Division
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Survive your evolution in Neogene Africa starting 10 million years ago. Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is a third-person open world survival game where you Explore, Expand, and Evolve to advance your clan to the next generation in the exciting new adventure from Panache Digital Games.
Why similar: Open World 29.3%, Nature 23.2%, Exploration 13.5%, Simulation 9.7%, Atmospheric 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the primal aspects of tracking, foraging, and hunting within a prehistoric, open-world ecosystem.
- #17 Depth Hunter 2: Deep Dive
85% matchMostly Positive74% of 986 reviews2014
Dev: Biart Company LLC
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Depth Hunter 2 is an underwater hunting game, allowing the complete experience of the spearfishing extreme sport!
Why similar: Hunting 56.3% ★, Sports 20.6%, Simulation 9.9%, Action 4.8%, FPS 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game translates the hunting simulation loop to an underwater environment, focusing on tracking and harvesting marine life.
- #18 Duck Hunting
84% matchMixed58% of 136 reviews2017
Dev: AlekseevPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Welcome to the realistic world of duck hunting. Shoot ducks , gaining experience!
Why similar: Hunting 44.3% ★, Nature 13.6%, Realistic 9.9%, Sports 9.7%, Simulation 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A specialized simulation that focuses on the specific techniques and patience required for bird hunting.
- #19 Fishing Sim World®: Pro Tour
83% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,174 reviews2018
Dev: Dovetail Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 33.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Fishing Sim World: Pro Tour features an authentic career mode where you work your way up to an elite angler competing against over 100 of the best anglers in the world across Bass, Carp and Predator fishing whilst unlocking sponsorship opportunities, gaining career earnings and social media followers as you go.
Why similar: Sports 36.8%, Simulation 18.8%, Realistic 18.8%, Hunting 9.3% ★, Relaxing 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar methodical, simulation-based approach to outdoor sports with a focus on professional gear and realistic physics.
- #20 Euro Fishing
84% matchMixed65% of 1,822 reviews2015
Dev: Dovetail Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Euro Fishing immerses you deep into the adrenaline-packed action, fun and beauty of Europe’s most famous lakes. Master your rod, line and tactics, and refine your technique to become a top angler. This is the closest you can get to real fishing from the comfort of your own couch.
Why similar: Hunting 32.4% ★, Sports 19.9%, Open World 10.2%, Realistic 8.1%, Simulation 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the technical and patient aspects of outdoor simulation, mirroring the slow-paced nature of hunting.
- #21 The WILDS
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 590 reviews2022
Dev: Gluten Free Games
Windows
Become iconic animals and fight for survival in the The WILDS. Finding food, water, and shelter will be the easy part, protecting your family from hungry predators and a harsh environment will separate the weak from the strong. Welcome to a uniquely immersive animal experience...
Why similar: Hunting 37.9% ★, Nature 14.9%, Open World 12.7%, Realistic 9.6%, Character Customization 8%
Why You'll Like It: This open-world survival game places a heavy emphasis on hunting and tracking wildlife to survive in a vast, untamed wilderness.
- #22 Prehistoric Hunt
82% matchVery Positive83% of 740 reviews2020
Dev: Antiproto Studios
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Dive into intense dinosaur hunting adventures with your friends. Complete hunting contracts for Preton Corporation. Gather rewards, improve your equipment and become a master hunter. Are you the hunter or the hunted?
Why similar: Hunting 35.2% ★, Open World 10.8%, Stealth 10.2%, FPS 10%, Realistic 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique twist on the hunting genre by focusing on the tracking and harvesting of dinosaurs in an open-world setting.
- #23 Ultimate Fishing Simulator®
81% matchVery Positive89% of 8,763 reviews2018
Dev: Pancake GamesPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Bored of waiting for a bite? Would you like to catch some fish? You're lucky - in Ultimate Fishing Simulator, fish bite like crazy! Spinning, float fishing, ground fishing, and more! Comprehensive fishing simulator that allows using various techniques, in different places around the world!
Why similar: Sports 22.8%, Nature 16.1%, Open World 10.1%, Realistic 8.9%, Simulation 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A realistic simulation of fishing that emphasizes the same gear-focused and methodical nature as Hunting Simulator 2.
- #24 Deer Hunting Camp
79% matchVery Positive86% of 105 reviews2025
Dev: PSR Outdoors
Windows
Deer Hunting Camp allows you to create your own private deer habitat which can be traded with friends! Once done creating, managing, and scouting your property you will be challenged with early fall bow hunting, late fall black powder hunting, and winter rifle hunting.
Why similar: Hunting 48% ★, FPS 15%, Open World 12.3%, Simulation 8.4%, Realistic 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, simulation-focused hunting experience that emphasizes the core loop of finding and tracking game.
- #25 Open Fishing XL
80% matchPositive86% of 50 reviews2023
Dev: Kunstaat
Windows
Open Fishing XL is an open world fishing game focused on creating a relaxing experience. Fill out a book with 115 fish species, buy rods, items, boats and more, explore the large map, identify cute insects, draw your own map, and enjoy fishing without worries with intuitive fishing mechanics.
Why similar: Hunting 36.6% ★, Nature 14.2%, Open World 11.9%, Sports 9.7%, Relaxing 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, nature-focused simulation game that shares the atmospheric exploration elements of hunting simulators.
- #26 Way of the Hunter 2
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 943 reviews2026
Dev: Nine Rocks GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Feel the thrill of the hunt and keep an eye out for the wild and wonderous species that are roaming the Canadian wilderness.
Why similar: Dogs 30.1% ★, Hunting 27.1% ★, FPS 8.1%, Simulation 6.4%, Shooter 5.3%
- #27 Hunting Unlimited 2010
81% matchVery Positive85% of 376 reviews2009
Dev: SCS SoftwarePub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Get the Shot. Get the Game. Experience fast-paced hunting action in pursuit of the biggest trophy bucks throughout North America, Canada and Now the Bavarian Forest! Wilderness Madness! Free Hunt Mode drops you right in the action with game a plenty, or for exacting hunting adventures try Challenge Mode. Calling All Predators.
Why similar: Hunting 56.7% ★, Sports 29.9%, Simulation 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic title that established many of the foundational simulation mechanics used in modern hunting games.
- #28 Gunsmith Simulator: Prologue
78% matchVery Positive85% of 1,588 reviews2023
Dev: GameHuntersPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Enter the world of gunsmithing and become a real expert in making, repairing and modifying weapons in Gunsmith Simulator: Prologue. Open your workshop, be creative and excel at gunsmithing!
Why similar: Gun Customization 30.2%, Realistic 13.2%, FPS 9%, Simulation 8.1%, First-Person 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the weapon maintenance and customization aspect of the hunting hobby, which is a key feature of Hunting Simulator 2.
- #29 Animal Shelter 2
76% matchVery Positive81% of 1,344 reviews2025
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Welcome back to the heartwarming world of Animal Shelter 2! Provide a loving home for every four-legged friend in need – play with them, pet them, even dress them up! Get to know them and find them a loving family. Play with your friends and manage your shelter together in co-op!
Why similar: Dogs 60.5% ★, Realistic 9.9%, Simulation 6.9%, Open World 5.7%, First-Person 5.5%
- #30 The Fisherman - Fishing Planet
79% matchMixed63% of 1,438 reviews2019
Dev: Fishing Planet LLC
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
The Fisherman – Fishing Planet is for all fans of nature and sport fishing! This simulation, made by and for fishing enthusiasts, recreates all the finer details of the art of fishing with unrivalled authenticity.
Why similar: Sports 20.6%, Nature 17.4%, Open World 12.7%, Realistic 11.9%, Relaxing 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a highly realistic, gear-focused outdoor simulation experience that rewards patience and environmental knowledge.
- #31 Gaucho and the Grassland
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 516 reviews2025
Dev: Epopeia Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Dogs 66.1% ★, Nature 10%, Character Customization 6.5%, Relaxing 5.5%, Simulation 4.7%
- #32 Wilderness
78% matchMostly Negative28% of 86 reviews2020
Dev: Horizon Studios
Windows
Survive in the wild nature by playing as an animal or as a human. Play as an animal and survive by your own or build a herd to stay protected. Have babies and protect them from predators. Play as a human and craft items, build a house, customize your character and more.
Why similar: Hunting 38% ★, Open World 11.1%, Realistic 10.9%, Nature 10.9%, Character Customization 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused game that emphasizes hunting, tracking, and environmental awareness in a first-person perspective.
- #33 theHunter Classic
77% matchMixed59% of 44,287 reviews2014
Dev: Expansive Worlds
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
The most realistic hunting experience awaits. Explore 12 reserves and hunt 45 unique species, ranging from waterfowl to big game. Over 100 weapons from state-of-the art rifles to bows. Customize your load-out with stands, blinds and dogs. Play alone or in multiplayer with up to 7 friends.
Why similar: Hunting 56.6% ★, Open World 11.4%, Sports 5.6%, Realistic 4.5%, Simulation 4.5%
- #34 Animal Trainer Simulator
75% matchMixed52% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Become a real-life animal trainer! Manage and develop your animal training center, create a safe and happy place for them! Train different types of animals, and give them a lot of attention and they will surely become calmer and more cooperative with their owners.
Why similar: Dogs 54.7% ★, Realistic 11.5%, Nature 10%, Simulation 6.8%, Relaxing 6.2%
- #35 Park Ranger Simulator
74% matchMostly Negative22% of 87 reviews2026
Dev: Polygon ArtPub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows
Manage your own park facility in a huge open world in Park Ranger Simulator. Take on all the tasks that need to be completed as a park ranger - alone or together in cross-platform multiplayer! You have a variety of vehicles and equipment at your disposal to complete the challenges ahead!
Why similar: Hunting 34% ★, Nature 20.8%, Realistic 10.8%, Simulation 9.4%, Exploration 6.9%
- #36 Mushroom Picker Simulator
76% matchMixed41% of 58 reviews2020
Dev: Poroshin Develop
Windows
Mushroom Picker Simulator is a mushroom search and collection simulator that will involve you in hunting many different mushrooms growing in the wild. Collect mushrooms, enjoy walking in the forest, complete missions, improve your hut and your equipment.
Why similar: Hunting 37% ★, Nature 15.5%, Open World 14.9%, Exploration 7.3%, Realistic 6%
- #37 Animal Shelter
73% matchVery Positive88% of 4,060 reviews2022
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
In Animal Shelter, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now!
Why similar: Dogs 64.1% ★, Realistic 10.1%, Simulation 5.7%, Relaxing 4.9%, First-Person 4.8%
- #38 Morels: The Hunt 2
72% matchVery Positive93% of 98 reviews2024
Dev: Abrams Studios
Windows
Morels 2 is a simulation game about mushroom hunting and wildlife photography. Explore a diverse range of locations spanning across the globe. Increase your hunter and photographer levels by collecting a variety of mushrooms, photographing animals, and completing weekly tasks.
Why similar: Nature 29.9%, Simulation 15.7%, Realistic 12.5%, First-Person 9.3%, Adventure 9.3%
- #39 Thousand Threads
73% matchVery Positive81% of 97 reviews2020
Dev: Seamount
Windows · Mac
Explore a beautiful open world where you deliver mail, find artifacts, help people out, and fend off folks you’ve wronged.
Why similar: Hunting 33.6% ★, Nature 14.7%, Open World 12.9%, FPS 9.4%, Relaxing 6.5%
- #40 Farewell North
70% matchVery Positive95% of 618 reviews2024
Dev: Kyle BanksPub: Mooneye Studios
Windows · Mac
Play as a border collie and restore color to your human’s world in an atmospheric journey through the northern isles of Scotland. Explore land and sea, uncover hidden paths, herd animals and free wildlife to bring color back to her world, while revealing an emotional story about saying farewell.
Why similar: Dogs 69.6% ★, Nature 11.6%, Relaxing 5.6%, Exploration 4.9%, Atmospheric 3.8%
- #41 Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 419 reviews2026
Dev: To-Go GamesPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows
Begin your park ranger journey in Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator. Maintain trails, assist visitors, check permits and respond to emergencies. Explore diverse biomes and observe varied animal behaviors across a wide range of species.
Why similar: Nature 23.9%, Open World 22.2%, Character Customization 13.3%, Exploration 10.7%, Simulation 10.6%
- #42 Restore Your Island
69% matchVery Positive82% of 1,153 reviews2026
Dev: Paiband Game Studio
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Heal a scarred island, rebuild habitats, play with your dog, design your sanctuary, and relax by the fire. Turn this broken, trash-filled island into a thriving sanctuary — one clean sweep at a time.
Why similar: Dogs 68.7% ★, Realistic 5.9%, Relaxing 5.7%, Simulation 5%, Exploration 4.9%
- #43 Dinosaur Fossil Hunter
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 966 reviews2022
Dev: ▲ Pyramid Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Become a real paleontologist, explore various environments and search for dinosaur fossils. Dig for and study the remnants of these majestic creatures to learn about their evolution. Build your own museum and experience an immersive background story.
Why similar: Open World 19.3%, Nature 17.6%, Realistic 15%, First-Person 10.4%, Simulation 10.3%
- #44 Sons Of The Dream Forest
74% matchVery Negative10% of 290 reviews2023
Dev: SimulatorLife
Windows
The beautiful and cruel wilderness requires you to learn survival skills, such as building campsites, making tools, hunting, and gathering. You can cut down trees, fish, plant crops, and even collaborate with other players to tackle environmental challenges together
Why similar: Dogs 57.5% ★, Hunting 21.6% ★, Nature 6.1%, Simulation 5.1%, Exploration 4.2%
- #45 Pet Shop Simulator
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 329 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Run your own pet shop in Pet Shop Simulator! Find new homes for pets, thus fulfilling the dreams of your customers. Take care of the needs of animals by selling the right items and get involved in matters related to the pets' home life!
Why similar: Dogs 63.1% ★, Simulation 9%, First-Person 8.6%, Nature 7.3%, Adventure 4.4%
- #46 Hunter
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 72 reviews2019
Dev: RewindApp
Windows
Hunters to your rifles! Bring out your shooter skills in Hunter and his 3 different game modes!
Why similar: Hunting 38.1% ★, Sports 34.3%, Simulation 11.2%, Action 7.6%, Relaxing 4.8%
- #47 Animal Shelter: Prologue
69% matchVery Positive91% of 1,914 reviews2021
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%
In Animal Shelter Prologue, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now!
Why similar: Dogs 67.3% ★, Simulation 7.9%, Realistic 7.5%, First-Person 6.1%, Adventure 4.9%
- #48 Cowboy Life Simulator
67% matchVery Positive90% of 1,162 reviews2025
Dev: Odd QubitPub: RockGame S.A.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
“Cowboy Life Simulator” is an immersive and relaxing ranching sim where you step into the boots of a failed businessman starting fresh on the frontier. Buy your first goat, meet the locals, explore vibrant lands, and build your dream ranch in a world full of stories and adventure!
Why similar: Open World 29.1%, Relaxing 17.1%, First-Person 15%, Exploration 14.4%, Simulation 13%
- #49 Animalia Survival
70% matchMixed64% of 3,063 reviews2021
Dev: High Brazil Studio
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 35.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Live as your favourite african animal, choose between being a carnivore, herbivore or omnivore, predator or prey. In this multiplayer ecosystem, with a realistic open world, choose to become a lion, a elephant or even a swift gazelle! But remember, the savannahs law is to survive at any cost!
Why similar: Hunting 42.7% ★, Nature 16.5%, Open World 12.6%, Realistic 9.9%, Exploration 6.2%
- #50 Legendary Hunter VR
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: LastnOniPub: Frozen Dreams
Windows
Legendary Hunter VR is a VR duck hunting game inspired by the old classic NES game Duck Hunt. Hunt Duck during the day time while surviving vicious crow attacks. And survive the wolves and the crocodiles at night. Enjoy the day / night cycles with dynamic weather and atmospheric surround sound.
Why similar: Hunting 44.7% ★, Sports 14.3%, Realistic 10.4%, Shooter 5.7%, FPS 5.7%
- #51 Treasure Hunter Simulator
71% matchMixed54% of 1,645 reviews2018
Dev: DRAGO entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Dive into the exciting world of finding long forgotten treasures. Grab your metal detector and set off to explore the countryside. What today looks like a peaceful meadow might have been the scene of a fierce battle in the past, hiding now the valuable artefacts. Ready to dig in the past?
Why similar: Simulation 24.8%, First-Person 17.8%, Open World 15.8%, Exploration 12.4%, Relaxing 11.4%
- #52 Russian Village Simulator
68% matchVery Positive86% of 1,008 reviews2023
Dev: VD Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
This is a simulator of life in the Russian countryside, where the player will be engaged in the garden, picking mushrooms and berries, collect firewood, hunting and fishing, brew moonshine and much, much more.
Why similar: Hunting 46.3% ★, Open World 11.1%, Realistic 9.8%, Relaxing 8.7%, Simulation 8.6%
- #53 Skinwalker Hunt
67% matchVery Positive91% of 848 reviews2022
Dev: Gua
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Skinwalker Hunt is a horror themed hunting game from the creator of Witch Hunt. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linear gameplay, and atmosphere.
Why similar: Hunting 37.7% ★, Open World 14.2%, FPS 10.9%, Shooter 7.7%, First-Person 7.5%
- #54 Koira
66% matchVery Positive94% of 330 reviews2025
Dev: Studio TolimaPub: DON'T NOD
Windows · Mac · Linux
Save a puppy and embark on a heartwarming, hand-drawn adventure together. Journey to the heart of an enchanted forest, solving puzzles and avoiding hunters to protect your newfound friend.
Why similar: Dogs 67% ★, Stealth 10.9%, Nature 7.6%, Relaxing 6.3%, Exploration 5.2%
- #55 Little Friends: Puppy Island
67% matchVery Positive95% of 295 reviews2023
Dev: Big Blue BubblePub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Get ready for a pawsome puppy adventure in Little Friends: Puppy Island! Discover exciting locations, dig up hidden treasures, build and expand your holiday resort, and meet plenty of lovable little friends to care for on your very own un-paw-gettable, tropical island adventure!
Why similar: Dogs 63% ★, Exploration 7.3%, Open World 5.9%, Nature 4.9%, Simulation 4.7%
- #56 The Good Dog: Chasing Shadows
65% matchVery Positive82% of 60 reviews2026
Dev: Poultry Party Games
Windows
In The Good Dog: Chasing Shadows, play as a dog defending your family from paranormal creatures. Explore the world and solve environmental puzzles to save your loved ones and uncover the mystery.
Why similar: Dogs 66.9% ★, Open World 10.2%, Exploration 7.5%, Realistic 6.9%, 3D 3.5%
- #57 The Catch: Carp & Coarse Fishing
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 369 reviews2020
Dev: Dovetail GamesPub: Dovetail Games - Fishing
Windows
Take on the hunt of a lifetime as you target and pursue monster-sized fish around the world. You’re set, waiting…. The line tightens, your alarm screams, the fish is on and the battle commences!
Why similar: Sports 55.3%, Simulation 17.9%, Hunting 14.4% ★, Nature 5.8%, Realistic 3.9%
- #58 Worldwide Sports Fishing
69% matchPositive84% of 50 reviews2019
Dev: Lotte|EoDPub: Agger Interactive
Windows · Mac
Worldwide Sports Fishing is a 3D fishing simulation with fishing waters all around the globe. Special feature: you can recommend your dream fishing water and if possible it will get into the game! The Game is constantly evolving.
Why similar: Sports 36.2%, Simulation 11.8%, FPS 8.3%, Open World 8.3%, Action 8%
- #59 Gunsmith Simulator
64% matchVery Positive85% of 3,143 reviews2024
Dev: GameHuntersPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Become a Gunsmith and unveil the great pleasure of working in your own workshop! Repair, restore and personalize guns to make unique pieces that every firearm lover will appreciate.
Why similar: Realistic 22.1%, FPS 18.6%, Simulation 13.5%, Shooter 13.1%, First-Person 13%