Games Like Keeper

A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.

Why similar: Puzzle 21.9%, Atmospheric 18.7%, Exploration 15.4%, Adventure 14.6%, Colorful 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a beautiful, atmospheric world filled with puzzles and emotional storytelling that mirrors the tone of Keeper.

Enjoy meditative vibes in Jusant, an action-puzzle climbing game. Scale an immeasurably tall tower and ascend to new heights alongside your watery companion. Master your climbing tools, find your way up through diverse biomes, and piece together the tower’s past.

Why similar: Cinematic 29.7%, Third Person 13.1%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Puzzle 9.7%, Nature 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same sense of cinematic, nature-focused exploration and meditative climbing as Keeper.

From the creators of What Remains of Edith Finch. Enter the surreal world of The Unfinished Swan and explore a mysterious, hidden kingdom by splatting paint to reveal the world around you.

Why similar: Surreal 32.4%, Puzzle 18.1%, Exploration 13.4%, Adventure 11.6%, Mystery 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its surreal, artistic approach to exploration and puzzle-solving aligns perfectly with the whimsical nature of Keeper.

Explore the corners of a surrealistic post-human world to give life on Earth a second chance in this touching story about sacrifice and hope.

Why similar: Surreal 20.6%, Adventure 19.1%, Puzzle 17.4%, Third Person 16.2%, Exploration 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal, nature-focused adventure offers a similar third-person perspective on exploring a world beyond understanding.

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: Psychedelic 27.4%, Surreal 20.6%, Philosophical 14.7%, Puzzle 10.7%, Atmospheric 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers mind-bending, surreal puzzle-solving that emphasizes the same abstract beauty found in Keeper.

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

Why similar: Atmospheric 31.4%, Adventure 19.7%, Exploration 19.5%, Stylized 8.8%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: As a masterclass in atmospheric, companion-based storytelling, it evokes the same sense of wonder and emotional connection found in Keeper.

A strange signal... an alien craft... an interplanetary, gravity-defying journey through space and time.

Why similar: Psychedelic 30.7%, Philosophical 18.4%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Exploration 9.9%, Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its psychedelic, atmospheric traversal through alien landscapes provides a similar sense of surreal exploration.

Control a herd of charming creatures called Trebhum and explore an unforgettable alien world filled with exotic lifeforms and surreal environments. Discover dozens of mutations to overcome puzzles, explore new biomes, and survive on a dangerous planet.

Why similar: Surreal 24.5%, Psychedelic 16.5%, Third Person 11.8%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a surreal, exploration-heavy world that feels like a journey into realms beyond understanding.

KENTUCKY ROUTE ZERO is a magical realist adventure game about a secret highway running through the caves beneath Kentucky, and the mysterious folks who travel it.

Why similar: Surreal 39.9%, Atmospheric 22.8%, Adventure 16.5%, Story Rich 10.7%, Mystery 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its surreal, dreamlike atmosphere and focus on narrative depth provide a similar sense of wonder to Keeper.

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: Third Person 18.2%, Atmospheric 15.7%, Puzzle 15.2%, Exploration 11.6%, Story Rich 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: The focus on a companion-based journey through atmospheric, nature-inspired landscapes is a direct thematic match.

Play a third-person, story-driven game set in alternative Russia at the turn of the XIX century where religious visions clash with harsh reality. INDIKA tells the story of a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual companion by her side, the devil himself.

Why similar: Psychedelic 24.2%, Surreal 17.9%, Cinematic 16.9%, Third Person 10%, Puzzle 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal, story-rich third-person adventure shares the same focus on unconventional narrative and atmospheric puzzle-solving.

When everything seems hopeless a child is awakened by the whispers of the last leaf, drawn into an imaginary world. Unleaving invites the player into a narrative-driven puzzle platformer where each challenge unfolds within a hand-painted landscape, exploring perception and meaning

Why similar: Surreal 22.5%, Cinematic 21.1%, Philosophical 19.3%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Puzzle 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its hand-drawn, surreal, and atmospheric presentation aligns well with the visual identity of Keeper.

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: Atmospheric 31.5%, Exploration 20.1%, Adventure 13.2%, Colorful 10.7%, Third Person 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: The cinematic, underwater exploration and focus on non-verbal storytelling create an experience very similar to Keeper's heartening journey.

Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.

Why similar: Cinematic 29%, Third Person 12%, Atmospheric 11%, Stylized 8.9%, Nature 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: The emphasis on atmospheric, animal-centric exploration makes it a natural companion to Keeper.

The Sojourn is a first-person puzzle game set in an immersive colour-drenched world of light and darkness. Think your way through dozens of puzzles as you traverse parallel worlds, awaken mysterious artifacts and overcome challenging obstacles on an unforgettable journey.

Why similar: Surreal 18.9%, Philosophical 17.8%, Puzzle 11.1%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Stylized 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric puzzle game features a surreal, colorful world that echoes the visual style of Keeper.

Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.

Why similar: Atmospheric 20.6%, Puzzle 17.8%, Story Rich 16.1%, Exploration 15.8%, Stylized 15.2%

Why You'll Like It: The emphasis on exploration, unique art style, and atmospheric travel mirrors the sense of discovery in Keeper.

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 33.7%, Surreal 19.1%, Adventure 11.2%, Puzzle 10.7%, Story Rich 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: The artistic, emotional, and atmospheric puzzle-platforming captures the same poignant beauty found in Keeper.

Uncover secrets, experience history, solve puzzles and understand one another. Immerse yourself and explore a surreal and colorful world in this short, first-person adventure.

Why similar: Surreal 25.4%, Psychedelic 25.2%, Puzzle 11%, Adventure 8.3%, Exploration 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This short, surreal, and puzzle-rich adventure shares the same indie, experimental spirit as Keeper.

Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.

Why similar: Exploration 20.3%, Puzzle 17.1%, Atmospheric 17%, Story Rich 16.2%, Mystery 15.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its focus on discovery, mystery, and atmospheric exploration in strange, surreal environments is highly resonant with Keeper.

Dive into a surreal ocean abyss in an atmospheric puzzle-adventure. Explore dangerous waters, possess sea creatures and solve environmental puzzles to discover what lies deep below the surface…

Why similar: Cinematic 19.2%, Psychedelic 17.7%, Surreal 17.7%, Puzzle 10%, Philosophical 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal, atmospheric puzzle-adventure captures the same sense of exploring a dark, mysterious world.

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: Cinematic 30.7%, Atmospheric 16.9%, Puzzle 13.1%, Exploration 10.4%, Adventure 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: The cinematic, vehicle-based journey through a desolate, atmospheric world captures a similar sense of companionship and travel.

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: Cinematic 24.4%, Surreal 17%, Puzzle 12.4%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Mystery 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: The focus on atmospheric, mystery-filled exploration and puzzle-solving is a core similarity.

Hoa is a beautiful puzzle-platforming game that features breathtaking hand-painted art, lovely music, and a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.

Why similar: Atmospheric 28.8%, Cinematic 22.5%, Exploration 17.9%, Adventure 13.5%, Nature 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: The beautiful, hand-painted art style and gentle, puzzle-focused platforming evoke a similar sense of wonder.

Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.

Why similar: Puzzle 37.7%, Atmospheric 15%, Stylized 10.8%, Story Rich 7.9%, Surreal 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a uniquely surreal, artistic puzzle experience that feels like a journey through a living, breathing painting.

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Exploration 39.5%, Adventure 29.4%, Nature 24.3%, Walking Simulator 4.4%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its charming, atmospheric, and exploration-focused gameplay provides a relaxing, heartening experience similar to Keeper.

A breathtaking open-world adventure awaits! Explore magical realms, restore lost light, and form wordless bonds with players worldwide. Complete quests and solve puzzles in seasonal events that celebrate kindness, discovery, and heartfelt connection.

Why similar: Puzzle 20.2%, Atmospheric 20%, Stylized 16.7%, Exploration 15.8%, Fantasy 14%

Why You'll Like It: Its focus on atmospheric, social exploration and cinematic beauty makes it a great alternative to Keeper.

A Tropical Open-World adventure. Climb, glide, swim, and sail your boat around a beautiful archipelago in this physics-driven sandbox. Take control of any animal or object you can find, and Jam on your fully playable Ukulele.

Why similar: Third Person 26.6%, Exploration 15.9%, Colorful 15.4%, Adventure 15.4%, Story Rich 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: The colorful, nature-focused exploration and sense of adventure mirror the vibrant, surreal world of Keeper.

Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.

Why similar: Atmospheric 24.6%, Adventure 21.7%, Story Rich 17%, Puzzle 16.6%, Fantasy 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: The emotional, companion-based narrative and puzzle-adventure mechanics are a strong thematic match.

You have entered a foreign land in the course of an expedition and become involved in an otherworldly mystery. Tuldenorrea is a deceptively simple world, balanced delicately between the extreme forces of a magical universe.

Why similar: Surreal 24.6%, Puzzle 11.5%, Stylized 8.9%, Exploration 8.8%, Story Rich 8.4%

Syke is a first-person exploratory puzzle game set in a mysterious and beautifully warped reality. You play as an individual making their way through areas of strange geometry; solving puzzles to piece together the story of their love.

Why similar: Psychedelic 26.5%, Puzzle 11.9%, Exploration 9.3%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Story Rich 7.7%

Dive into a realistic, single-player, first-person journey through the harsh northern latitudes as you sail endless waters, searching for a way back to your loved ones. Will you follow the light?

Why similar: Philosophical 23.7%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Story Rich 11.6%, Adventure 10.5%, Puzzle 9.2%

Where the Water Tastes Like Wine is a Narrative-Adventure game about traveling, sharing stories, and surviving manifest destiny.

Why similar: Adventure 32.8%, Story Rich 32.4%, Atmospheric 27%, Walking Simulator 6%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: The surreal, story-rich exploration of a vast, atmospheric world aligns with the narrative focus of Keeper.

This dark act takes place from a single day of the Lighthouse Keeper. Listen to keeper carefully and help him to interrupt his twenty-years-old shift at the Lighthouse.

Why similar: Cinematic 41.5%, Psychedelic 38.8%, Adventure 11.7%, Story Rich 7.8%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Alone on a remote island, you're tasked with keeping a lighthouse. But the horrific events that claimed the lives of previous keepers still whisper through the air. Each day, the line between reality and delusion fades and something in the dark is waiting for the last keeper

Why similar: Cinematic 37.8%, Surreal 16%, Atmospheric 14.2%, Exploration 10%, Adventure 9.2%

OPUS: Prism Peak is a narrative adventure where you play as a weary photographer stranded in the Dusklands, traveling with a girl who's lost her memories. Together, you'll uncover the mysteries of this land through your camera and find your way home.

Why similar: Atmospheric 18.3%, Puzzle 18.3%, Story Rich 16.4%, Exploration 15.7%, Mystery 12.4%

3D first-person walking simulator with a side of exploration/interaction with the environment. The game tells the story of the Space Lemmings from Space who, after running many experiments with breakfast alphabet and the space-time continuum, got blocked between dimensions (or something).

Why similar: Psychedelic 29.9%, Cinematic 20.9%, Surreal 14.2%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Exploration 5.9%

You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.

Why similar: Puzzle 32.2%, Exploration 14.1%, Philosophical 10.9%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Colorful 8.6%

Dusty is a third-person puzzle game focused on explore beautiful environments. Join archaeologist Dusty on his search for a mysterious civilization. Explore equipped with your extensible cane and notebook to resolve the past, the ways of the civilization and his technology of light.

Why similar: Adventure 19.4%, Puzzle 19%, Atmospheric 17.2%, Exploration 12.2%, Third Person 12.1%

Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.

Why similar: Surreal 16.6%, Puzzle 15.2%, Philosophical 14.5%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Exploration 10.5%

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: Cinematic 25.5%, Surreal 12.9%, Philosophical 12.8%, Puzzle 7.7%, Third Person 6.9%

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: Surreal 20.5%, Cinematic 17%, Third Person 13.4%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Exploration 10.6%

An atmospheric exploration game set in a Dark Fantasy world. Explore the ruins of an ancient civilisation and uncover it's forgotten past through a short nonlinear story with timeless retro graphics.

Why similar: Cinematic 38.7%, Adventure 16%, Exploration 11.9%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Stylized 8.2%

An action adventure about a ghost’s journey through the afterlife. Possess enemies and the environment and fend off hostile spirits in pursuit of starry fragments from a past life.

Why similar: Cinematic 23.7%, Surreal 18.6%, Third Person 12.1%, Puzzle 9.2%, Atmospheric 8.8%

Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.

Why similar: Surreal 18%, Puzzle 18%, Story Rich 12.2%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Adventure 11.4%

Hopeguard is a third-person dark fantasy game about loss and acceptance. You have been chosen to eliminate the Dragon Queen, but the confrontation will not go as expected. Journey through caves, ruins, and forests to solve environmental puzzles and fulfill your quest -but with a new perspective.

Why similar: Cinematic 28%, Puzzle 12.5%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Third Person 9.6%, Story Rich 9.3%

Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

Why similar: Surreal 26.3%, Puzzle 21.3%, Exploration 17.3%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Mystery 10%

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 25.6%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Mystery 11.9%, Stylized 11.6%, Puzzle 11.4%

Explore a unique and connected world. Understand its fragile balance, uncover its deepest questions, and find more than just the answers.

Why similar: Puzzle 16.9%, Surreal 16.3%, Colorful 9.9%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Stylized 9.7%

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 18.6%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Exploration 11.8%, Adventure 10.3%, Stylized 10.2%

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

Why similar: Third Person 18.8%, Puzzle 17.6%, Exploration 13.6%, Story Rich 11.3%, Stylized 9.4%

Forage, explore, tame, and wrangle your adorable companions in this beautiful first-person, virtual-pet, adventure game!

Why similar: Stylized 17.7%, Puzzle 16.8%, Exploration 15%, Atmospheric 14.2%, Colorful 13.7%

The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.

Why similar: Philosophical 23.9%, Puzzle 22.2%, Atmospheric 16.3%, Adventure 12.4%, Story Rich 12.4%

Harold Halibut is a handmade narrative game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship submerged in an alien ocean. Join Harold as he explores a vibrant retro-future world in his quest to find the true meaning of ‘home’.

Why similar: Cinematic 36.5%, Third Person 16.1%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Story Rich 10.6%, Exploration 9.3%

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 22.8%, Psychedelic 19.2%, Puzzle 9.8%, Surreal 9.1%, Exploration 8.3%

You are tasked with taking care of the old Lighthouse in a small island. Repair its broken parts, hunt for food to get by, gather materials to craft stuff to help you along your journey through 11 islands.

Why similar: Puzzle 44.1%, Exploration 30.5%, Adventure 25.5%

OWL WATCH is a short atmospheric adventure game where you travel around in different biomes. Awaken from your slumber as you venture out to seek ancient technology to aid you in a time of darkness.

Why similar: Nature 25.9%, Adventure 22.3%, Third Person 17.2%, Exploration 11.1%, Fantasy 10.4%

Get lost beneath the fog in The Wild Eternal, a reflective first-person exploration game. Embark on a meditative journey to heal the scars of your past. Can you escape the cycle of reincarnation?

Why similar: Atmospheric 13.7%, Surreal 13.5%, Adventure 13%, Exploration 10.2%, Story Rich 9.8%

Be a stone Golem and try to save Nature with the help of an adorable Fox! Reconnect ancient sources of energy in environmental puzzles. Discover secrets from a lost civilization and save animals on an emotional quest in a cozy, colorful world.

Why similar: Third Person 19.4%, Atmospheric 12%, Stylized 11.2%, Exploration 10.9%, Story Rich 10.6%

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: Atmospheric 24.2%, Story Rich 19.5%, Adventure 15.9%, Mystery 14.3%, Exploration 13.1%