- #1 Logicality
97% matchMostly Positive75% of 56 reviews2022
Dev: SVGames
Windows
Immerse yourself in an exciting journey on the island of dreams. Explore the open world and interesting places, while solving various puzzles that use environment.
Why similar: Nonlinear 27.1%, Exploration 22.5%, Puzzle 22.2%, Relaxing 13.6%, Open World 12.1%
- #2 Islands of Insight
96% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,236 reviews2024
Dev: Lunarch StudiosPub: Behaviour Interactive Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Seek out and solve 10,000+ puzzles at your own pace across this sublime puzzle game.
Why similar: Nonlinear 27.7%, Philosophical 20.5%, Open World 13.2%, Relaxing 11.9%, Exploration 11.9%
- #3 Future Unfolding
96% matchVery Positive84% of 100 reviews2017
Dev: Spaces of Play UG
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Future Unfolding is an action adventure that is all about exploration. Your goal is to unfold the mysteries and solve the puzzles hidden in the beautiful landscapes around you.
Why similar: Top-Down 26.7%, Exploration 23.5%, Puzzle 15.7%, Relaxing 14.1%, Nature 13.1%
- #4 PLAYNE : The Meditation Game
95% matchVery Positive93% of 1,222 reviews2020
Dev: Krish ShrikumarPub: Vismaya
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 47.5 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: Philosophical 25%, Relaxing 15.9%, Open World 13.9%, Nature 11.7%, Exploration 10.9%
- #5 Sensorium
94% matchVery Positive91% of 267 reviews2020
Dev: Tad Cordle
Windows
Sensorium is a small open-world puzzle game about the 5 senses: touch, taste, sight, smell, and hearing.
Why similar: Puzzle 28.6%, Open World 28.4%, Exploration 17%, Relaxing 16.8%, Indie 8.1%
- #6 SEASON: A letter to the future
93% matchVery Positive93% of 2,080 reviews2023
Dev: Scavengers Studio
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Leave home for the first time to collect memories before a mysterious cataclysm washes everything away. Ride, record, meet people, and unravel the strange world around you in this third-person meditative exploration game.
Why similar: Philosophical 23.1%, Open World 15.1%, Exploration 14.3%, Relaxing 14.2%, Emotional 11.5%
- #7 Platonic
94% matchVery Positive86% of 109 reviews2022
Dev: FidgetBear Games
Windows
Platonic is a first-person puzzle adventure game. Explore five unique worlds. Solve logical challenges. Gather clues and think outside the cube.
Why similar: Nonlinear 25.5%, Exploration 14%, Puzzle 13.3%, Philosophical 13.3%, Open World 10.8%
- #8 Seedlings
92% matchVery Positive98% of 94 reviews2023
Dev: Bardsley Creative
Windows · Mac · Linux
An atmospheric 2D puzzle platformer made using real photos and videos from New Zealand's native forest. Become a seed that can possess different plant creatures with unique abilities. Solve the obstacles in your way to discover the secrets of the Seedlings.
Why similar: Relaxing 19%, Nature 17%, Realistic 14.9%, Cinematic 13.8%, Exploration 10.8%
- #9 The Witness
91% matchVery Positive84% of 21,284 reviews2016
Dev: Thekla, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.
Why similar: Puzzle 31.1%, Exploration 19.9%, Open World 17.6%, Nonlinear 12.6%, Philosophical 9.6%
- #10 Viaerium
90% matchVery Positive85% of 159 reviews2017
Dev: Malevolent Wormhole
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 14%
A radiant journey of life to fulfill Your greatest idea.
Why similar: Relaxing 50.2%, Emotional 35.4%, Casual 7.5%, Indie 6%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #11 The UnderGarden
91% matchMixed65% of 91 reviews2010
Dev: Artech StudiosPub: Atari
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 34%
The UnderGarden is a casual Zen game that challenges players to explore beautiful underground caverns filled with strange life forms, sound, music and plenty of hidden secrets. Casual gamers with an affinity towards puzzle games will enjoy The UnderGarden’s modern exploration quest filled with brain teasing games that combine state of...
Why similar: Puzzle 29.2%, Exploration 27.6%, Relaxing 24%, Casual 19.3%
- #12 Quern - Undying Thoughts
89% matchVery Positive91% of 4,065 reviews2016
Dev: Zadbox EntertainmentPub: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.
Why similar: Puzzle 22.5%, Exploration 20.1%, Open World 16.3%, Relaxing 16.1%, Cinematic 13.4%
- #13 Areia: Pathway to Dawn
89% matchVery Positive84% of 63 reviews2020
Dev: Gilp Studio
Windows
Create your own paths combining the different elements available in this uniquely crafted world. Immerse yourself in a relaxing experience where your actions shape not only your surroundings but also your fate.
Why similar: Emotional 25.4%, Exploration 22.7%, Relaxing 22.4%, Puzzle 16.8%, Indie 6.6%
- #14 Lushfoil Photography Sim
86% matchVery Positive92% of 1,783 reviews2025
Dev: Matt2Pub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 29.1 hrs≥1hr: 44%
A tranquil exploration and photography experience set across a vast selection of faithfully detailed landscapes.
Why similar: Nonlinear 31.1%, Exploration 15%, Relaxing 13.9%, Nature 13%, Realistic 12.3%
- #15 Wayout
87% matchVery Positive88% of 1,177 reviews2016
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Relax, clear your mind and find the way out.
Why similar: Puzzle 45.4%, Relaxing 20%, Casual 12.9%, Top-Down 11.4%, Indie 7.7%
- #16 Mountain
86% matchVery Positive88% of 16,296 reviews2014
Dev: David OReilly
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 104.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Existential Nature Simulation
Why similar: Relaxing 58.1%, Casual 15.5%, Nature 10.2%, Indie 8.4%, Philosophical 4.8%
- #17 Memorrha
88% matchMixed65% of 153 reviews2019
Dev: StickyStoneStudio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Go on a voyage of discovery following the traces of a mysterious culture. Discover diverse landscapes, investigate abandoned artifacts, and wake strange machines from their slumber.
Why similar: Puzzle 27.4%, Exploration 25.2%, Open World 21.2%, Relaxing 20.4%, Indie 3.9%
- #18 A Pizza Delivery
85% matchVery Positive84% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Eric OsunaPub: Dolores Entertainment
Windows
A Pizza Delivery is a narrative exploration game with puzzle elements focused on connecting with people. Share pizza with charming characters to uncover their stories—and your own. Drive and explore a strange, meditative world filled with secrets.
Why similar: Philosophical 26.2%, Exploration 20.8%, Emotional 17.5%, Cinematic 17.3%, Puzzle 17.2%
- #19 Cobble: The Stone Forager
84% matchVery Positive98% of 144 reviews2025
Dev: Twenty LensesPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Gather resources and explore to help lost settlers build a new home in this relaxing, foraging RPG.
Why similar: Top-Down 27.1%, Exploration 25.3%, Nature 21.3%, Relaxing 20.8%, Casual 4.9%
- #20 Growth
84% matchVery Positive90% of 327 reviews2023
Dev: VoodooDuckPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Growth is a cozy, hexagonal-grid based soft-strategy game. Explore and populate a procedurally generated world by utilizing unique abilities of animals. Growth blends the beauty of cozy exploration with challenging navigation around obstacles.
Why similar: Puzzle 27.6%, Relaxing 27.2%, Exploration 25%, Nature 11%, Casual 6.7%
- #21 Tux and Fanny
83% matchVery Positive99% of 93 reviews2022
Dev: Ghost Time GamesPub: Means Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
A retro-inspired adventure puzzle game featuring multiple playable characters with interwoven storylines. Explore the natural (and unnatural) world for unique interactions and unlock items to aid you in your quest. There's nothing as simultaneously charming and strange as the world of Tux and Fanny.
Why similar: Philosophical 29.5%, Exploration 17.2%, Relaxing 16.8%, Puzzle 14%, Nature 11.7%
- #22 Eastshade
82% matchVery Positive89% of 5,502 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 23.7%, Exploration 21.3%, Relaxing 20.8%, Realistic 16.9%, Nature 16.1%
- #23 7Groves
82% matchMixed67% of 59 reviews2024
Dev: RainySundayAfternoon
Windows · Mac · Linux
A game in which you explore surreal and beautiful forests.
Why similar: Exploration 26.1%, Relaxing 24.8%, Nature 24.7%, Puzzle 13.7%, Casual 7.6%
- #24 Flux Empyrean
79% matchVery Positive96% of 52 reviews2026
Dev: ChillCash
Windows · Linux
The Flux is not keen on giving away its secrets, and you’re one of them. Sail a vast planet under a blanket of stars and use your tools and wits to remind yourself of what was lost and what could come next. An open world mystery about understanding the end of the world.
Why similar: Nonlinear 28.1%, Exploration 18%, Philosophical 17.1%, Open World 11.9%, Relaxing 11.4%
- #25 illum
80% matchVery Positive93% of 113 reviews2023
Dev: Elsa LiuPub: USC Games
Windows · Mac
Embark on a heartwarming journey with your little light friend to solve puzzles and bring light to the mystical realm of Illum.
Why similar: Nonlinear 36.3%, Exploration 18.6%, Puzzle 16.5%, Relaxing 15.8%, Emotional 7.8%
- #26 Thousand Threads
81% matchVery Positive82% of 98 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: Nonlinear 25.1%, Open World 20.4%, Exploration 19.4%, Relaxing 16.6%, Nature 16.1%
- #27 Taiji
78% matchVery Positive91% of 1,455 reviews2022
Dev: Matthew VanDevander
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Solve puzzle panels and uncover the meaning of the symbols within. Explore a dense world where secrets are hidden in plain sight.
Why similar: Nonlinear 32.5%, Top-Down 15.3%, Puzzle 15%, Relaxing 11.9%, Open World 11.7%
- #28 Chroma Zero
77% matchVery Positive96% of 356 reviews2024
Dev: ekorzPub: ZeroXP
Windows
Explore a unique and connected world. Understand its fragile balance, uncover its deepest questions, and find more than just the answers.
Why similar: Puzzle 28%, Nonlinear 25.2%, Exploration 22.1%, Open World 20.9%, Indie 2.8%
- #29 Adorable Adventures
76% matchVery Positive93% of 858 reviews2026
Dev: Wild Sheep StudioPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Play as Boris, a curious baby boar who must learn how to use his nose to reunite with his family after a forest fire. Explore beautiful landscapes, track scents, and uncover secrets as you slowly reconnect with nature in this cozy animal adventure.
Why similar: Exploration 21.8%, Relaxing 21.4%, Nonlinear 17.9%, Open World 12.7%, Nature 11.5%
- #30 Pure Rock Crawling
77% matchVery Positive84% of 1,323 reviews2024
Dev: Maciej Kuzianik
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Pure Rock Crawling is a physics based off-road simulator. Featuring soft body tires, suspension customization that affects your handling, true to life drivetrain simulation and visual addons. Explore a variety of trails in free roam with multiple challenges.
Why similar: Offroad 47.9% ★, Exploration 12.8%, Realistic 11%, Open World 10.6%, Nature 8.8%
- #31 Storm
81% matchMixed68% of 106 reviews2013
Dev: Eko Software
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Take a deep breath and prepare for a tranquil journey through the seasons with Storm, an atmospheric, ethereal experience where you use natural phenomena to guide a simple seed to fertile soil so it can take root and spring to life.
Why similar: Puzzle 75.1%, Indie 24.9%
- #32 Fugue in Void
79% matchMixed67% of 259 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: Open World 35.8%, Casual 26.8%, Physics 19.3%, Indie 14.3%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #33 Atuel
75% matchVery Positive94% of 198 reviews2025
Dev: Matajuegos
Windows
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 31.6%, Relaxing 18.6%, Nature 16.3%, Emotional 14.2%, Exploration 12.2%
- #34 Russian Soul Simulator
76% matchMixed68% of 104 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: Realistic 29.5%, Nature 27.8%, Relaxing 14.7%, Open World 14.2%, Casual 9.9%
- #35 Rock Simulator 2
74% matchVery Positive92% of 587 reviews2023
Dev: vinoo
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 114.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Unwind together in a peaceful idle adventure. Become a rock in a serene world, relax with friends in co-op, and watch nature unfold around you. Discover secrets and shape your environment at a soothing, idle pace.
Why similar: Exploration 18.4%, Puzzle 17.5%, Relaxing 16.8%, Nature 16.5%, Emotional 13.5%
- #36 Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure
73% matchVery Positive92% of 411 reviews2024
Dev: Furniture & Mattress LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Find your way in a world of breezy, thoughtful puzzles, along a charming journey of self-discovery.
Why similar: Puzzle 29.1%, Exploration 27.3%, Relaxing 20.9%, Nature 20.5%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #37 Seashell
74% matchVery Positive97% of 150 reviews2022
Dev: High Tea Frog
Windows
Relax, make time for yourself and collect unique and beautiful gifts from the sea. Examine seashells while learning all about them in this short, experimental game about our favourite place to unwind.
Why similar: Relaxing 37.5%, Nature 31.5%, Realistic 10.6%, Casual 7.9%, Exploration 5.3%
- #38 Sizeable
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,415 reviews2021
Dev: Business Goose Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Sizeable is a relaxing and peaceful puzzle/exploration game! Shrink and grow your way through small dioramas in search of hidden objects!
Why similar: Puzzle 22.8%, Relaxing 21.9%, Exploration 21.3%, Top-Down 17.3%, Casual 6.7%
- #39 Meadowland
78% matchMixed57% of 88 reviews2014
Dev: Mårten JonssonPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Meadowland is an interactive poem. Explore a world, partake in a story.
Why similar: Exploration 44.7%, Relaxing 32.1%, Indie 11.8%, Casual 9%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #40 Manifold Garden
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,512 reviews2020
Dev: William Chyr Studio
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits.
Why similar: Nonlinear 28.2%, Philosophical 22.7%, Puzzle 18%, Exploration 15.4%, Relaxing 13.2%
- #41 Proteus
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,798 reviews2013
Dev: Ed Key and David KanagaPub: Twisted Tree
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 2.1 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: Exploration 43%, Relaxing 37.1%, Casual 7.4%, Open World 6.7%, Indie 5%
- #42 Recollection
72% matchVery Positive97% of 133 reviews2023
Dev: Erkberg Games
Windows
A calm and atmospheric "walking'n'watching simulator" about the beauty of nature. Use your gaze and attention in diverse gameplay experiences: Connect the stars, watch the grass grow, fly with the birds and remember many more of the wonders surrounding us each day.
Why similar: Relaxing 27.3%, Nature 24%, Philosophical 22.3%, Emotional 18.1%, Casual 6.6%
- #43 A Bumpy Ride
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 567 reviews2026
Dev: Cosmoporium Games
Windows
Take a jaunt into the world of A Bumpy Ride, a cozy train-driving and exploration game! Inspired by railroading of the 19th century with a whimsical spin, you'll adventure around the open frontier in your trusty little train, picking up passengers and freight.
Why similar: Relaxing 45.3%, Exploration 42.5%, Casual 12.2%
- #44 The Companion
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 121 reviews2021
Dev: David FazzioPub: Studio 46
Windows
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: Open World 30.4%, Exploration 28%, Relaxing 24.4%, Cinematic 9.3%, Casual 7.9%
- #45 Journey
69% matchVery Positive94% of 38,336 reviews2020
Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.9 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: Relaxing 43.3%, Exploration 43.2%, Indie 6.4%, Casual 6.1%, Singleplayer 1%
- #46 Self-Checkout Unlimited
71% matchVery Positive82% of 98 reviews2020
Dev: Argent Games
Windows · Mac
Explore and unravel the mall of your mind in this surreal adventure game.
Why similar: Philosophical 75.3%, Casual 15.8%, Indie 8.9%
- #47 Paper Beast
69% matchVery Positive94% of 706 reviews2020
Dev: Pixel Reef
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 52%
An exploration and adventure game about wildlife sprung from the depths of the internet. An unknown power seems to upset its balance. Join forces with exotic creatures to unravel the mysteries of this universe.
Why similar: Exploration 28%, Puzzle 24.3%, Nature 23.8%, Physics 15.9%, Casual 3.4%
- #48 Sunlight
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 464 reviews2021
Dev: Krillbite Studio
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 20%
Traverse a harmonious hand painted forest in this first person hike. ☀️The trees guide you with gentle whispers, as you explore a philosophical story.
Why similar: Philosophical 26.9%, Cinematic 16%, Emotional 15.9%, Relaxing 15.2%, Nature 14.6%
- #49 Mesoké
66% matchVery Positive93% of 70 reviews2026
Dev: Mystik'art
Windows
Explore a celestial world filled with secrets, hidden paths, and dreamlike landscapes. Master a fluid momentum-based flight system, collect Chi energy by taking risks, discover new floating realms, and help Mesoké rebuild her inner palace.
Why similar: Nonlinear 34.6%, Exploration 18%, Relaxing 17%, Emotional 13.7%, Nature 11.8%
- #50 CUBOTS The Origins
71% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: Street Lamp Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Be a part of an adventurous journey in Cubots: The Origins. Explore and survive in beautiful, atmospheric environments!
Why similar: Nonlinear 35%, Exploration 23.5%, Puzzle 22.1%, Physics 8.4%, Casual 6%
- #51 Shape of the World
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 420 reviews2018
Dev: Hollow Tree GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.0 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: Nature 32.2%, Relaxing 24%, Exploration 23.4%, Casual 13.9%, Indie 4.8%
- #52 Bokida - Heartfelt Reunion
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 155 reviews2017
Dev: Rice Cooker Republic
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
An open-world adventure with puzzle elements and a minimalist aesthetic. Bokida takes place on a dormant, seemingly monochromatic world of light that gradually reveals its beauty. Experience freedom while exploring a peaceful, intriguing environment.
Why similar: Puzzle 49.1%, Exploration 32.7%, Indie 18.2%
- #53 Tandis
67% matchVery Positive95% of 240 reviews2022
Dev: Mahdi Bahrami
Windows · Mac · Linux
Tandis is a puzzle game where you discover mind-bending geometric shapes.
Why similar: Puzzle 28.6%, Relaxing 25.1%, Exploration 19.2%, Nature 11.4%, Casual 9.1%
- #54 A Little Golf Journey
68% matchVery Positive84% of 155 reviews2021
Dev: OkidokicoPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 47%
A Little Golf Journey is a relaxing adventure golf experience played on beautiful diorama courses across a variety of destinations. Unlock secrets, discover treasure and take on challenges. Your journey awaits.
Why similar: Relaxing 22.4%, Exploration 22.3%, Puzzle 20.5%, Emotional 19.5%, Physics 7.8%
- #55 Eidolon
71% matchMixed61% of 438 reviews2014
Dev: Kevin MaxonPub: Ice Water Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Narrative exploration game located in a massive, post-human Western Washington. Navigate an open world that has been reclaimed by nature. Use journals, letters, zines, and other documents to learn the interconnected stories of the people who lived here once.
Why similar: Open World 41.5%, Exploration 40.2%, Nature 14%, Indie 4.3%
- #56 Evergarden
67% matchVery Positive86% of 769 reviews2018
Dev: Flippfly LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
You have just arrived in a magical forest world with a hexagon board at its center, a mysterious creature nearby, and secrets lurking in the shadows. Why are you here, and what will you do next? A deceptively simple puzzle game, wrapped in a magical adventure.
Why similar: Open World 17.8%, Puzzle 16.1%, Exploration 15.9%, Relaxing 15.6%, Top-Down 14.5%
- #57 Inward
66% matchVery Positive82% of 218 reviews2023
Dev: Krish Shrikumar
Windows
Create a beautiful sanctuary and nurture your mental well-being through mindfulness and journaling practices. Embark on an inner journey of self-discovery and create a sanctuary that reflects your journey.
Why similar: Philosophical 59.3%, Nature 36.9%, Indie 2.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #58 Outbound
63% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,098 reviews2026
Dev: Square Glade Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore a colorful world and build your own cozy home on wheels. Craft workstations, and source energy from the sun, wind, or water. Upgrade and customize your vehicle, grow crops, and live sustainably off-grid with up to 4 players.
Why similar: Open World 26.8%, Relaxing 26.3%, Exploration 26%, Nature 20.9%
- #59 Chromatic Isle
65% matchVery Positive95% of 79 reviews2024
Dev: Josh HirshfieldPub: Pyrebug Studios
Windows
Discover the peaceful beauty of Chromatic Isle, a 30-minute getaway where music and puzzles unite in the four seasons. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to puzzles, this harmonious journey awaits. Unveil the secrets of each season in Chromatic Isle.
Why similar: Nonlinear 55.2%, Puzzle 32.7%, Casual 9.2%, Indie 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #60 There The Light
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 108 reviews2019
Dev: CasualBebop
Windows · Mac
Explore an unknown and abandoned world. Each step, each puzzle, brings you closer to discovering the history and secrets of a lost civilization. Can you find the light?
Why similar: Philosophical 28.9%, Relaxing 19.7%, Emotional 15.1%, Exploration 14.7%, Puzzle 14.2%