Games Like Laraan

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

Why similar: Adventure 61.9%, Indie 38.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive experience for minimalist, atmospheric exploration in a desolate yet beautiful world.

MirrorMoon EP is a game about mystery and exploration set in outer space. These space travels begin on a red planet and its unique moon and extend across galaxies. The single player part of MirrorMoon EP blends adventure and exploration with navigation-based puzzle solving.

Why similar: Adventure 52.1%, Indie 47.9%

Why You'll Like It: An abstract, minimalist exploration game that emphasizes discovery and a unique, atmospheric soundtrack.

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: Adventure 100%

Why You'll Like It: Features a striking minimalist art style and a focus on meditative exploration across a vast, desolate landscape.

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: Adventure 58%, Indie 42%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, exploration-focused game that relies heavily on its evocative soundtrack and unique visual style.

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: Action 52.2%, Adventure 29.8%, Indie 17.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the feeling of traveling through a desolate, atmospheric world with a focus on vehicle-based exploration.

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Action 54.4%, Adventure 26.6%, Indie 18.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a strong, atmospheric soundtrack with a distinct visual style and exploration-heavy adventure.

During an expedition to the Moon, two astronauts find themselves in a familiar town back on Earth. They soon discover the town is the beginning of a strange and mysterious journey...

Why similar: Action 71.4%, Adventure 28.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic sci-fi adventure that prioritizes exploration and atmosphere in a mysterious, desolate setting.

Pilot the last vessel of a fallen civilization into the vast expanse of space. Collect resources and search for a new world to call home in this minimalist space exploration and survival game.

Why similar: Action 66.8%, Indie 18.1%, Adventure 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist space exploration game that captures the loneliness and beauty of traveling through the cosmos.

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: Adventure 67.1%, Indie 32.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on atmospheric exploration and a powerful, immersive soundtrack that mirrors the emotional tone of Laraan.

Embark on a journey across vast landscapes in Caravan SandWitch, a captivating narrative-driven exploration adventure.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Why You'll Like It: Features exploration-heavy adventure in a desolate, sci-fi world with a strong emphasis on atmosphere.

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: Adventure 47.9%, Action 27.2%, Indie 24.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep, sci-fi exploration experience set in a mysterious, desolate solar system full of secrets.

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Why similar: Action 54.7%, Adventure 26.5%, Indie 18.7%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi exploration game that uses a minimalist pixel aesthetic to create a sense of lonely discovery.

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: Indie 65.7%, Adventure 34.3%

Why You'll Like It: A purely minimalist audio-visual experience where exploration is the primary mechanic for interacting with the world.

Explore the ruins of the human race and discover the thriving wildlife that blossomed after our extinction in this underwater action/adventure. Encounter monstrous creatures and let curiosity guide you through an inevitable voyage of extinction.

Why similar: Action 57.9%, Adventure 24.9%, Indie 17.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, sci-fi exploration game that deals with themes of isolation and discovery.

Exographer is an exploration game based on science. Become an explorer, stranded in an alien planet, and discover the secrets of an extinct civilization. Gain new powers to avoid dangers and obstacles in your journey, and use your camera to reveal particles and hidden clues.

Why similar: Action 54.3%, Adventure 36.1%, Indie 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy exploration game set in a sci-fi environment that rewards curiosity.

Resolutiion is a zelda-like action-adventure, where an old killer and his AI explore a vast, mysterious world, full of mighty weapons, surreal abilities and gruesome bossfights.

Why similar: Action 74.4%, Adventure 25.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, soundtrack-heavy adventure that features a distinct, stylized visual approach.

Element4l is an immersive and experimental indie platform game, with a strong focus on flow and smooth gameplay, wrapped in an exceptional soundtrack by Mind Tree.

Why similar: Action 65.8%, Indie 34.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, soundtrack-driven adventure that emphasizes movement and exploration.

Venineth is a single-player game focusing on unraveling the mysteries of ancient alien technology, somewhere in the universe via exploration, platforming, and puzzle-solving, in a dangerous, distant worlds.

Why similar: Action 58.3%, Adventure 23.8%, Indie 17.9%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, indie exploration game that focuses on navigating alien environments.

Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.

Why similar: Action 55.3%, Adventure 28.8%, Indie 16%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi adventure that uses a minimalist aesthetic to focus on atmosphere and environmental storytelling.

Linelight is an elegant puzzle game set in a world of lines.

Why similar: Action 54.3%, Indie 23.9%, Adventure 21.8%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist puzzle-adventure that uses simple shapes and a great soundtrack to create a relaxing, atmospheric experience.

Astronite is a 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Recover the planet where you and yours lived before it was invaded by strange creatures.

Why similar: Action 50.7%, Adventure 29.3%, Indie 20%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi exploration adventure that emphasizes discovery in a desolate, alien world.

Yet Another World - funny hardcore platformer in minimal style and relaxing ambient music.

Why similar: Action 58%, Adventure 22.6%, Indie 19.4%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist action-adventure game that focuses on exploration and simple, effective mechanics.

Scanner Sombre is a 3d horror cave exploration game where darkness is your greatest foe. Illuminate the unseen with your LIDAR scanner, revealing the eerie beauty and peril of the abyss. From the creators of Prison Architect, this immersive adventure uses light and shadow for a haunting experience.

Why similar: Action 44.3%, Adventure 31.2%, Indie 24.5%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a unique, minimalist visual style to turn the act of exploration into a tense and atmospheric experience.

Use the power of music to reawaken long forgotten memories in Distortions, a story-driven journey through a world of unparalleled beauty.

Why similar: Action 49.3%, Adventure 31.3%, Indie 19.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, indie adventure that emphasizes exploration and a strong musical narrative.

NaissanceE is an obscure and magical first person exploration game, a philosophical trip and an artistic experience. The adventure takes place in a primitive mysterious structure and the game mainly consists to explore and feel the deep and strong ambiance of this atemporal world.

Why similar: Adventure 52.1%, Indie 47.9%

Why You'll Like It: An abstract, minimalist exploration game set in a massive, desolate, and mysterious environment.

Lay of the Land is a sandbox adventure game set in a fantasy world where everything is physically simulated. Use the environment to your advantage and Explore, Fight, Loot and Build your way through mysterious lands.

Why similar: Action 71.2%, Adventure 28.8%

Experience the freedom of unbounded climbing as you take control of BUD, a procedurally animated robot on a quest to save his planet. Create your own path through an alien world as you control and ride a giant plant on a vertical journey to the stars.

Why similar: Adventure 80.4%, Indie 19.6%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, exploration-focused adventure that emphasizes verticality and discovery.

In this sci-fi puzzle adventure "short game" you are a scientist, stranded on a distant moon during an expedition to investigate alien remains. After finding a strange platform, what seemed to be a one way trip might turn into an intergalactic odyssey.

Why similar: Adventure 52.3%, Indie 47.7%

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: Adventure 58.6%, Indie 41.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on solitary exploration in a large, desolate, and contemplative indie-developed world.

A mysterious trip to gorgeous and surreal lands, players explore the unknown and harness mystical powers which have been hidden in the valley for centuries.

Why similar: Adventure 61.3%, Indie 38.7%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused indie adventure that prioritizes atmosphere and a unique visual identity.

“The Construct” is a classical top-down view adventure indie game. The gameplay mixes retro-like gameplay mechanics with modern features and a spectacular atmosphere and mysterious storyline.

Why similar: Action 60.4%, Adventure 23.2%, Indie 16.4%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action-adventure game that focuses on navigating mysterious, desolate environments.

Explore space and race against the clock in this retro styled adventure game.

Why similar: Action 67.7%, Adventure 23.1%, Indie 9.2%

Cybarian The Time Travelling Warrior is a classically inspired arcade action game, with a mixture of modern and retro gaming tropes.

Why similar: Action 60.4%, Adventure 23%, Indie 16.6%

On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.

Why similar: Action 62.2%, Adventure 21.7%, Indie 16%

NeuraGun is a third-person science fiction puzzle game. The player will have to go through a maze of mysteries that will lead him out of the tangled scientific complex.

Why similar: Adventure 93.3%, Indie 6.7%

Take control of the hoverboarding robots, explore the desolate world, defy gravity, dive into the oceans and ride with the sandworms on the dunes! Stylish graphics and groovy soundtrack will take you to an epic adventure in this action/racing game.

Why similar: Action 58.5%, Adventure 25.6%, Indie 15.9%

Subdivision Infinity is an immersive and pulse pounding sci-fi space shooter featuring stunning graphics and tight spaceship game play. Hunt down and destroy enemy spacecraft, crush capital ships, mine asteroids for rare minerals, and find blueprints to craft amazing new vessels!

Why similar: Action 79.8%, Indie 20.2%

The Mercury Man is an isometric game in the action genre with some adventure elements. It is set in the far grim dark future of its unique sci-fi world.

Why similar: Action 48.2%, Adventure 29.1%, Indie 22.7%

Rocks and Rockets - a terrific action game where you have to control the rocket and to cope with a very hostile environment.

Why similar: Adventure 58.6%, Indie 41.4%

A minimal point and click adventure, designed to take the player on a short but memorable journey.

Why similar: Adventure 59.2%, Indie 40.8%

You're a Stardiver on a mission. Descend into the depths of an underwater world filled with wonder, mysteries, and peril. Discover the story behind the abandoned base. Explore this submerged planet and learn its history.

Why similar: Adventure 56%, Indie 44%

Experience a different take on the roguelike genre. Explore a world created on the fly by your actions. Wonder about your purpose.

Why similar: Action 59.4%, Adventure 23.2%, Indie 17.4%

Explore a stunning hand-crafted world ravaged by war and ruled by a evil tyrant. Face a wide variety of enemies as you customize your strategy, switch weapons, and unlock powerful abilities

Why similar: Action 65.4%, Adventure 22.2%, Indie 12.4%

A pixel-art sci-fi adventure set in the midst of a rebellion against a totalitarian regime, LUNARK is a modern take on the 2D cinematic platformer genre of the '90s. Run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot your way through gorgeous and mysterious locations!

Why similar: Action 59.3%, Adventure 23.1%, Indie 17.6%

Travel through space. Attend the planets. Gather resources. Find artifacts.

Why similar: Action 73.2%, Adventure 15.3%, Indie 11.6%

A sidescrolling 3D adventure shortgame that combines multiple genres and features various action and puzzle sequences. Its artistic approach is supported by powerful visuals, intense atmosphere and a unique game narrative on the boundaries of science-fiction and fantasy.

Why similar: Adventure 62.5%, Indie 37.5%

A wordless metroidvania through fog-covered ruins and the remnants of a lost world. Explore, gain new abilities and uncover meaning without guidance or dialogue.

Why similar: Action 69.2%, Adventure 30.8%

Travel through an overgrown megastructure, and discover what lies beyond it. Metal Garden is a short, atmospheric singleplayer FPS game.

Why similar: Action 62.4%, Adventure 23.1%, Indie 14.6%

A tale of survival about two shipwrecked robots - ION and ANI - on their life-defining journey in this unique genre-mix of exploration, puzzle and survival.

Why similar: Action 56.6%, Adventure 27.8%, Indie 15.6%

Erra: Exordium is a 2D action adventure game in Dieselpunk setting. Explore a world based on Sumerian-Akkadian mythology. Take the role of a scientist who was able to cheat death and fight the rebellious army of mechatrons.

Why similar: Action 61.2%, Adventure 26.2%, Indie 12.6%

An android is led through a vast structure by a glitch in his visual system. Lorn's Lure is an atmospheric narrative first-person platformer with novel climb-anything mechanics and modernized retro 3D graphics.

Why similar: Action 58%, Adventure 32.7%, Indie 9.3%

Beyond Mankind: The Awakening is an indie old school type RPG taking place in a post-apocalyptic world. The game sports a mature and deep narrative, rich exploration, tense combat, and immersive RPG mechanics.

Why similar: Action 73.7%, Adventure 26.3%

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: Action 58.7%, Adventure 23.6%, Indie 17.7%

A fast-paced 2D handcrafted metroidvania with strange sci-fi environments. Something is roaming the halls, watching your every move.

Why similar: Action 73.3%, Adventure 26.7%

Morphite is a casual atmospheric FPS, inspired by the classics. Research plants and animals, battle hostile entities, and unravel a mystery surrounding a rare material called Morphite.

Why similar: Action 58.4%, Adventure 26.3%, Indie 15.3%

Light of Alariya is an open-world, third-person, exploration puzzle game in which you traverse ancient alien temples and ruins to restore the power of the stars and awaken your sleeping civilization.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Explore a secret-filled land in this 3D Action-Adventure, where every level is hidden in plain sight! Travel and fight through a vast, unmarked overworld. The next surprise is only a single search away!

Why similar: Action 58.9%, Adventure 24.2%, Indie 16.9%

Deep Space Dash is a third person futuristic space runner. You are a convict in an intergalactic high-security prison, at an unknown location. You have managed to escape your cell but you are lost in a huge maze.

Why similar: Action 90.1%, Indie 9.9%

Empyreal is a complex, challenging, feature-rich action RPG. In a far-flung corner of the galaxy an Expedition arrives on a hitherto unexplored planet to find a colossal Monolith built by a lost civilisation.

Why similar: Action 61.5%, Adventure 24.6%, Indie 13.9%