- #1 ABZU
97% matchVery Positive93% of 27,612 reviews2016
Dev: Giant SquidPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
From the art director of Journey®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths.
Why similar: Underwater 33.7% ★, Beautiful 17.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 14%, Relaxing 10.2%, Atmospheric 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Like Koral, this game offers a breathtaking, meditative underwater journey focused on ocean life and atmospheric exploration.
- #2 Loddlenaut
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,219 reviews2023
Dev: Moon LagoonPub: Secret Mode
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures!
Why similar: Underwater 56.6% ★, Relaxing 12.8%, Colorful 8.6%, Exploration 7.2%, Atmospheric 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the core theme of cleaning up a polluted ocean ecosystem while providing a relaxing and colorful gameplay experience.
- #3 Beyond Blue
96% matchVery Positive88% of 1,513 reviews2020
Dev: E-Line Media
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 27.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Beyond Blue is a single-player narrative adventure that takes you deep into our planet’s beating blue heart. Explore the awesome wonder and unbounded mystery that exists within the world’s ocean.
Why similar: Underwater 57.2% ★, Education 12.8%, Exploration 6.6%, Simulation 5.3%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A more scientific but equally tranquil underwater exploration game that captures the wonder of marine biology.
- #4 In Other Waters
95% matchVery Positive87% of 2,561 reviews2020
Dev: Jump Over The AgePub: Fellow Traveller
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Play as an Artificial Intelligence guiding a stranded xenobiologist through a beautiful and mysterious alien ocean. A non-violent sci-fi story, enter a world of wonder, fear and vulnerability, unraveling the history and ecology of an impossible planet. What will you discover together?
Why similar: Underwater 31.6% ★, Beautiful 28.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 13%, Atmospheric 5.2%, Exploration 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique, atmospheric take on underwater exploration through a minimalist interface that emphasizes discovery.
- #5 Journey
94% 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: Beautiful 49.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 15%, Relaxing 7.7%, Walking Simulator 7.6%, Atmospheric 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of atmospheric storytelling and visual beauty that shares the same emotional, non-verbal narrative style as Koral.
- #6 FLOW
94% matchMixed50% of 26 reviews2021
Dev: FLOW Development Team
Windows
FLOW is an extremely short psychological horror adventure video game. Wake up in the shoes of Flo, a 19-year-old, and embark on an adventure into a strange and wonderful world. The more you investigate, the more you can learn about the truth behind the universe.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.1%, Exploration 15.4%, Psychological 15%, Story Rich 11.5%, Fantasy 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the team behind Journey, this game features a zen-like underwater evolution mechanic that perfectly mirrors the relaxing flow of Koral.
- #7 Aquaria
93% matchVery Positive88% of 1,531 reviews2008
Dev: Bit Blot, LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Aquaria is an award-winning action-adventure game set in a massive underwater world teeming with life and filled with ancient secrets. Join Naija, a lone underwater adventurer, as she travels from hidden caves shrouded in darkness, to beautiful, sunlit oases in search of her past.
Why similar: Underwater 36.7% ★, Beautiful 27.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 19.4%, Exploration 7%, Adventure 3%
Why You'll Like It: An underwater exploration adventure that features a beautiful, hand-drawn world and a focus on discovering the secrets of the sea.
- #8 Flower
92% matchMostly Positive79% of 5,090 reviews2019
Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Experience award-winning Flower, now available on PC. Flower lets you take control of the wind as you explore and navigate beautiful, lush environments.
Why similar: Relaxing 25.3%, Atmospheric 15.4%, Colorful 13.4%, Exploration 13%, Puzzle 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the restoration of nature through movement and color, mirroring the ecological themes found in Koral.
- #9 RiME
91% matchVery Positive90% of 5,190 reviews2017
Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Grey Box
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Great Soundtrack 29%, Puzzle 13.5%, Exploration 11.3%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Relaxing 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric puzzle-adventure game uses a vibrant art style and emotional storytelling to guide players through a mysterious world.
- #10 Under Leaves
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 822 reviews2017
Dev: Circus Atos
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Journey into the forest, the jungle or the depths of the deep blue sea. Find chestnuts for the pigs, a caterpillar for the crocodile or a starfish one, two three. A color-filled hidden object game from the world of animals.
Why similar: Beautiful 28.9% ★, Relaxing 20.7%, Colorful 15%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Puzzle 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, colorful hidden-object game that celebrates nature and provides a low-stress, meditative experience.
- #11 Submerged: Hidden Depths
89% matchVery Positive90% of 862 reviews2022
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.5%, Relaxing 22.2%, Exploration 16.1%, Atmospheric 13%, Colorful 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: A combat-free exploration game set in a flooded world that focuses on discovery and the beauty of nature reclaiming ruins.
- #12 Seasons after Fall
90% matchVery Positive81% of 3,168 reviews2016
Dev: Swing Swing SubmarinePub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Seasons After Fall is a 2D platform-puzzler game that will let you dive into a captivating universe and explore a land governed by magic and nature.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 35%, Beautiful 24.2% ★, Atmospheric 10%, Adventure 9%, Puzzle 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A nature-themed puzzle-platformer where you manipulate the environment to progress, much like the ecological puzzles in Koral.
- #13 Slice of Sea
88% matchVery Positive90% of 622 reviews2021
Dev: Mateusz Skutnik
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Slice of Sea is a peaceful adventure and puzzle game. You play as Seaweed, a sea creature clearly out of their element. Explore desolate world of dust, all hand-drawn on paper in unique art style. Collect items, solve puzzles and lead Seaweed back home to the sea.
Why similar: Puzzle 26.5%, Exploration 22%, Atmospheric 18.4%, Adventure 13.2%, Colorful 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, hand-drawn puzzle-adventure game that emphasizes exploration and a gentle, relaxing pace.
- #14 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,317 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 26.5%, Colorful 18.5%, Casual 18.1%, Story Rich 15.9%, Adventure 14.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game centers on the restoration of a natural environment and wildlife conservation, capturing the same hopeful spirit as Koral.
- #15 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: Beautiful 37.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 17%, Relaxing 8.6%, Colorful 7.7%, Adventure 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A peaceful, puzzle-focused adventure that emphasizes exploration and a meditative atmosphere similar to Koral.
- #16 Wavetale
86% matchVery Positive88% of 2,823 reviews2022
Dev: Thunderful DevelopmentPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Surf the waters of a submerged city! Unravel the past, save the islanders from mysterious sea monsters and discover secrets hidden under the surface.
Why similar: Colorful 27.3%, Relaxing 26.3%, Atmospheric 21.7%, Adventure 19.4%, Story Rich 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game features fluid movement across the ocean surface, capturing the joy of traversing a vast, watery world.
- #17 Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles
85% matchVery Positive90% of 104 reviews2020
Dev: Luminawesome Games Ltd.Pub: Wired Productions
Windows
Meet Lumote, the squishiest bioluminescent creature, in this beautiful 3D puzzle platformer. Take control of the world’s inhabitants on a quest into the Great Depths to seize control from the Mastermote.
Why similar: Beautiful 44.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, Relaxing 9%, Puzzle 7.4%, Atmospheric 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer set in a bioluminescent, atmospheric world that requires players to manipulate their environment to succeed.
- #18 Proteus
86% 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: Beautiful 28.9% ★, Walking Simulator 22%, Relaxing 15.7%, Exploration 12.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: An experimental exploration game where the environment reacts to your presence, creating a purely zen, atmospheric experience.
- #19 The Last Campfire
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 20,373 reviews2021
Dev: Hello Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Puzzle 24.4%, Relaxing 23.4%, Atmospheric 16.8%, Story Rich 10.8%, Adventure 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A poignant puzzle-adventure that uses a gentle art style to tell a story about hope and restoration.
- #20 Spirit of the North
84% matchVery Positive84% of 6,584 reviews2020
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 20.8%, Relaxing 14.3%, Puzzle 12.5%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Exploration 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person adventure game focused on nature and exploration, emphasizing the beauty of the environment over combat.
- #21 Grow: Song of the Evertree
83% matchVery Positive81% of 2,561 reviews2021
Dev: Prideful SlothPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements.
Why similar: Exploration 18.3%, Colorful 17.5%, Simulation 16.5%, Atmospheric 15.9%, Casual 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing simulation game centered on restoring a dying world through gardening and environmental care.
- #22 GRIS
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 96,134 reviews2018
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Beautiful 58.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Atmospheric 6.7%, Relaxing 4.2%, Puzzle 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: An emotionally resonant puzzle-platformer that uses color and music to convey a beautiful, atmospheric journey.
- #23 Even the Ocean
84% matchVery Positive86% of 284 reviews2016
Dev: Melos Han-TaniPub: Analgesic Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A story-rich 2D platformer where you'll delve into dangerous power plants and massive creatures, while uncovering the truth of your world. Explore towns and cities, and help a world thrown out of balance!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 19.8%, 2D Platformer 18.4%, Atmospheric 17.2%, Colorful 15.1%, Story Rich 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven platformer that explores themes of nature and balance within a colorful, stylized world.
- #24 A Short Hike
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,603 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Why similar: Beautiful 33.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 19%, Relaxing 16.2%, Exploration 11.8%, Walking Simulator 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A peaceful, exploration-focused game that encourages players to enjoy the scenery and nature at their own pace.
- #25 Cloud Gardens
81% matchVery Positive95% of 2,308 reviews2021
Dev: Noio
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 45%
A chill game about using plants to overgrow abandoned wasteland dioramas
Why similar: Relaxing 37.4%, Atmospheric 26%, Simulation 16.9%, Casual 11.6%, Puzzle 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, creative game about reclaiming abandoned urban spaces with nature, sharing the restoration theme of Koral.
- #26 Sable
80% matchVery Positive86% of 6,432 reviews2021
Dev: ShedworksPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Relaxing 23.2%, Atmospheric 18.9%, Exploration 18.5%, Puzzle 17.3%, Story Rich 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning exploration game that prioritizes discovery and a sense of wonder in a vast, open landscape.
- #27 Tinykin
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,293 reviews2022
Dev: SplashteamPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!
Why similar: Puzzle 28.3%, Atmospheric 22.7%, Exploration 20.4%, Story Rich 16%, Adventure 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful, puzzle-filled adventure that rewards exploration and curiosity in a charming, stylized world.
- #28 Haven Park
79% matchVery Positive94% of 1,124 reviews2021
Dev: Bubblebird Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Be Flint, who is doing his best to keep his grandma's park up and running and make it a place for the campers to enjoy. Learn the camper's wishes and build whatever their hearts desire to attract even more quirky characters and look forward to whimsical conversations and quests.
Why similar: Relaxing 24.1%, Exploration 18.3%, Puzzle 16.3%, Colorful 15.6%, Casual 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, nature-focused exploration game where you help restore a park, emphasizing a relaxing and friendly atmosphere.
- #29 Donut County
78% matchVery Positive92% of 12,047 reviews2018
Dev: Ben EspositoPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Donut County is a story-based physics puzzle game where you play as an ever-growing hole in the ground. Meet cute characters, steal their trash, and throw them in a hole.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 37.5%, Puzzle 19.1%, Casual 13.1%, Relaxing 8.3%, Adventure 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, physics-based puzzle game that is relaxing, humorous, and visually distinct.
- #30 Pikuniku
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,780 reviews2019
Dev: Arnaud De BockPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Pikuniku is an absurdly wonderful puzzle-exploration game that takes place in a strange but playful world where not everything is as happy as it seems. Help peculiar characters overcome struggles, uncover a deep state conspiracy, and start a little revolution in this delightful dystopian adventure!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.7%, Puzzle 22.4%, Casual 11.9%, Adventure 11.1%, Colorful 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A quirky, colorful puzzle-adventure that is casual, fun, and emphasizes a lighthearted, positive world.
- #31 Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree
76% matchVery Positive98% of 94 reviews2025
Dev: Starvania StudioPub: Soft Source
Windows
Discover a once-thriving ocean, now tainted by enigmatic dark entities. Your quest: decipher the mystery and rekindle the ocean's radiant light.
Why similar: Underwater 49.2% ★, Atmospheric 9.7%, Puzzle 8.4%, Exploration 6.7%, Story Rich 6.2%
- #32 Submerged
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,853 reviews2015
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Submerged is a third-person combat-free game in which you explore a mysterious flooded city and discover the beauty of desolation in vast outdoor environments. You take on the role of Miku, a young girl who has brought her wounded brother to the city in their small fishing boat.
Why similar: Beautiful 20.6% ★, Walking Simulator 18.8%, Relaxing 14.2%, Exploration 11.2%, Colorful 8.3%
- #33 Seashell
75% 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 26%, Education 23.2%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Colorful 15%, Walking Simulator 8.1%
- #34 Deep Diving Simulator
77% matchMixed64% of 105 reviews2019
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Salient Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Submerge yourself in one of the most immersive diving simulators to date. Gather your gear, choose your diving spot and discover what lies beneath the surface as you venture deep into the unknown.
Why similar: Underwater 56.6% ★, Relaxing 12.4%, Exploration 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, Simulation 6.5%
- #35 Bokida - Heartfelt Reunion
76% 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: Great Soundtrack 57%, Adventure 14.8%, Puzzle 13.1%, Indie 8.1%, Exploration 7.1%
- #36 Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature
70% matchVery Positive99% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Dreamhunt StudioPub: Mindscape
Windows
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: Education 20.7%, Walking Simulator 19%, Relaxing 13.2%, Exploration 9.3%, Colorful 9.1%
- #37 Diluvion: Resubmerged
75% matchMixed62% of 1,129 reviews2017
Dev: Arachnid GamesPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Diluvion is a 3D deep sea, Jules Verne inspired, exploration game with RPG elements and thrilling submarine combat. As the Captain of your own vessel, you must grow and manage your crew as you search for the secrets of the past in a hauntingly beautiful flooded world.
Why similar: Underwater 89.8% ★, Adventure 6.9%, Indie 3.3%
- #38 ZeGame
74% matchVery Positive95% of 86 reviews2016
Dev: Jesper The End
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
ZeGame is a beautiful puzzle game with complex but rewarding puzzles in three dimensions. Discover the new surroundings in every world, each having their own unique look and feel.
Why similar: Beautiful 42.3% ★, Relaxing 16.3%, Puzzle 12.7%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Casual 7.6%
- #39 She and the Light Bearer
73% matchVery Positive85% of 397 reviews2019
Dev: MojikenPub: Toge Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
She and the Light Bearer is a point and click adventure game, a poem, a fairy tale. Take a journey inside a vibrantly colored forest, meet silly creatures, listen to serene folk music, and discover somber secrets.
Why similar: Beautiful 38.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 18.9%, Relaxing 7.7%, Adventure 7.2%, Casual 7.2%
- #40 Below The Ocean
71% matchVery Positive99% of 137 reviews2021
Dev: Ismael RodriguezPub: Retro Casual LLC
Windows
Dive into the world 'Below the Ocean'! Master thrilling moves like tether-swinging, bubble-jumping, bungee-bouncing, and sling-shot in a mesmerizing underwater adventure. Solve intriguing puzzles and seek hidden treasures. Are you ready to embark on this unforgettable journey?
Why similar: Underwater 60.7% ★, Atmospheric 9.1%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Puzzle 7.2%, Colorful 5.2%
- #41 Clean the Sea!
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: Backpack Games
Windows · Mac
Make the planet beautiful!
Why similar: Exploration 33.5%, Relaxing 31.7%, Simulation 14.8%, Casual 11.1%, Colorful 7.9%
- #42 Panthalassa
67% matchVery Positive98% of 107 reviews2026
Dev: Meia Calça
Windows
Panthalassa is a Point and click Puzzle game set in an underwater alien world. You play as an AI reborn in a highly advanced body they do not recognize. Interface with otherworldly technology and unlock the secrets behind this strange planet.
Why similar: Underwater 56% ★, Relaxing 11.1%, Puzzle 9.9%, Exploration 8.6%, Story Rich 6.3%
- #43 Beyond a Coral Sea
70% matchVery Positive94% of 145 reviews2023
Dev: Snigelsoft
Windows
Explore your way through mystical islands while learning about your characters past. In this adventure game you play as the protagonist of a memoire, telling a story from the pacific in the late 1800 century.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 42.8%, Adventure 16.9%, Exploration 15.1%, Relaxing 14.4%, Atmospheric 10.8%
- #44 Becalm
72% matchVery Positive84% of 379 reviews2019
Dev: Colorfiction
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fancy a relaxing drift through magical waters? Enjoy this seafaring voyage in search of the sunset!
Why similar: Beautiful 48.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Relaxing 13.7%, Casual 6.1%, Atmospheric 5.7%
- #45 Nephise
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 583 reviews2017
Dev: Tonguç Bodur
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Nephise is a short and atmospheric puzzle game with narration. It is a relaxing and mysterious experience especially with the help of its music.
Why similar: Beautiful 21.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Walking Simulator 16.6%, Relaxing 9%, Puzzle 8.6%
- #46 NAIAD
67% matchVery Positive94% of 724 reviews2024
Dev: HiWarp
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Immerse yourself in a relaxing, minimalist and colorful adventure. Flow with Naiad across a mysterious river and interact with its fauna and flora to discover little secrets. Enjoy a wholesome experience with an original and dreamy visual style.
Why similar: Puzzle 17.7%, Exploration 16.3%, Relaxing 15.7%, Colorful 13.8%, Atmospheric 12.9%
- #47 Future Unfolding
73% 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: Great Soundtrack 29.3%, Exploration 14.2%, Relaxing 12.5%, Puzzle 11.6%, Adventure 10.7%
- #48 Last Day of June
71% matchVery Positive87% of 4,695 reviews2017
Dev: OvosonicoPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A deep, interactive adventure about love and loss, beautifully depicted and offering an intense cinematic experience. What would you do to save the one you love?
Why similar: Beautiful 32.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 20.8%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Walking Simulator 8.1%, Relaxing 7.5%
- #49 Lost Words: Beyond the Page
69% matchVery Positive95% of 835 reviews2021
Dev: Sketchbook DevelopmentsPub: Sketchbook Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A short, fully voiced, story-first adventure across two worlds. Rearrange words into platforms in Izzy’s diary, then wield word magic to shape your path in the fantasy she writes. Gentle puzzles, watercolour wonder, and a bittersweet story of family, loss, and healing.
Why similar: Relaxing 16.5%, Puzzle 15.8%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Colorful 11.4%
- #50 Drizzlepath
74% matchMixed53% of 623 reviews2015
Dev: Tonguç Bodur
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
In Drizzlepath you are set on a journey to the top of the Mountain of Fire. It aims to be an atmospheric, relaxed and enigmatic experience. Downloadable soundtrack included.
Why similar: Beautiful 24.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 20.9%, Walking Simulator 15.6%, Relaxing 10.4%, Atmospheric 7.4%
- #51 Helix: Descent N Ascent
66% matchVery Positive96% of 80 reviews2026
Dev: Badass Mongoose
Windows
Journey into the forgotten world of Helix, where ancient powers awaken within you. Unlock and combine embodied abilities to unravel the mysteries of a lost civilization. Descend into a tale that will challenge your mind and soul, solving intricate puzzles as you ascend to the light of a new day.
Why similar: Beautiful 37.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Puzzle 15.3%, Atmospheric 12%, Exploration 7.8%
- #52 Papetura
69% matchVery Positive92% of 1,262 reviews2021
Dev: Petums
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Papetura is a short atmospheric adventure game, with unique world handmade entirely out of paper, and beautiful fragile music. It tells the story of two little creatures whose house is in danger of being burned down.
Why similar: Beautiful 30.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Relaxing 12.4%, Puzzle 9.3%, Atmospheric 9.1%
- #53 Among Ripples
71% matchMixed68% of 1,446 reviews2015
Dev: Eat Create Sleep
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 18%
Control a pond's ecosystem; experiment with what you can do and see what happens. Among Ripples is a meditative ecosystem management simulator; you add different creatures to the pond and see how they interact.
Why similar: Underwater 45.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 15.3%, Relaxing 12.5%, Simulation 10.4%, Atmospheric 6.8%
- #54 Lumione
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 475 reviews2021
Dev: Glimmer StudioPub: Perfect World Games Singapore Pte Ltd
Windows
Lumione is a platformer game set in a deep-sea universe. Join the protagonist Glimmer on a journey in search of the Light as you put your wit to the test in solving challenging puzzle-like levels. Learn from your failures and restore the Light of Hope to the seabed.
Why similar: Beautiful 65.6% ★, Underwater 19.9% ★, Atmospheric 4.1%, 2D Platformer 3.4%, Fantasy 2.7%
- #55 Life Below
64% matchVery Positive84% of 198 reviews2026
Dev: MegapopPub: Kasedo Games
Windows
Life Below is a refreshing twist on the city-building genre, set beneath the waves. Shape thriving coral reefs, revive collapsing ecosystems, and grow a living seascape in a heartfelt narrative by Rhianna Pratchett. You are the ocean's final hope.
Why similar: Underwater 60.3% ★, Relaxing 13.2%, Simulation 8.8%, Story Rich 6.2%, Fantasy 6.1%
- #56 Resonance of the Ocean
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,278 reviews2022
Dev: Image Labo
Windows · Mac
Pick up what the waves wash ashore to make instruments. Use those instruments to answer the echoes heard from beyond the ocean.
Why similar: Relaxing 27.9%, Puzzle 18.2%, Atmospheric 15.1%, Exploration 11.7%, Casual 9.5%
- #57 Coral Island
62% matchVery Positive89% of 27,509 reviews2023
Dev: Stairway GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 56.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Coral Island is a vibrant, laid-back farm sim reimagined with multiplayer! Experience enchanting island life at your own pace: farm with friends, nurture animals, build relationships, hang out with a diverse cast of characters, and dive into the magical Merfolk Kingdom.
Why similar: Relaxing 48.5%, Simulation 25.9%, Casual 11.4%, Adventure 9.2%, Indie 5%
- #58 Shelldiver
59% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 17,188 reviews2025
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Take a deep breath and dive right into this cozy incremental game about a senior turtle trying to start a business selling jellyfish. Upgrade your equipment, explore biomes, and help your turtly village!
Why similar: Relaxing 32.6%, Colorful 17.4%, Simulation 17.1%, Casual 15.9%, 2D Platformer 11.2%