Games Like LOST EMBER

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 25.7%, Relaxing 20%, Adventure 17.4%, Exploration 16.7%, Atmospheric 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: You play as a fox in a stunning, atmospheric landscape, focusing on exploration and environmental puzzles without dialogue.

Play as a border collie and restore color to your human’s world in an atmospheric journey through the northern isles of Scotland. Explore land and sea, uncover hidden paths, herd animals and free wildlife to bring color back to her world, while revealing an emotional story about saying farewell.

Why similar: Dogs 37.5% ★, Emotional 9.1%, Nature 8.9%, Walking Simulator 8%, Third Person 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional journey where you play as a border collie helping your owner navigate a beautiful, desolate world.

A beautiful, 3rd-person exploration game centered around two parallel stories: a fox trying to find her missing family, and a son reconnecting with his estranged father in Alaska. Uncover artifacts from the son's life as he becomes intertwined in the fox’s journey towards The First Tree.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Nature 12.2%, Relaxing 10.8%, Animals 9.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: A touching narrative-driven exploration game where you control a fox searching for her family, paralleling the emotional depth of Lost Ember.

As the last mother fox on Earth, your cubs need all your care to survive in a merciless world that slowly destroys itself. You have to help them, teach them and save them. And you should never forget that extinction is forever – in the real world and in this 2023 BAFTA award winning experience.

Why similar: Emotional 24%, Nature 19%, Walking Simulator 11.4%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Atmospheric 9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a poignant perspective on survival as the last mother fox, emphasizing the emotional weight of nature and environmental change.

Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.

Why similar: Emotional 24%, Nature 17%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A visually striking game that focuses on the emotional bond between a woman and a wolf, featuring atmospheric platforming and exploration.

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 25.5%, Exploration 19.6%, Stylized 14%, Story Rich 13.1%, Cute 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a soul-jumping mechanic that allows you to possess animals and objects, mirroring the core gameplay loop of Lost Ember.

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.7%, Relaxing 18.1%, Atmospheric 16.8%, Exploration 14.5%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for atmospheric, wordless storytelling and meditative exploration in a beautiful, desolate environment.

Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.

Why similar: Third Person 22.6%, Atmospheric 21.7%, Exploration 20.4%, Cute 17.4%, Adventure 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Allows you to experience a unique world through the eyes of a cat, focusing on movement and environmental interaction.

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: Female Protagonist 18.3%, Relaxing 15.5%, Exploration 14.5%, Stylized 14.4%, Atmospheric 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the joy of exploration and traversal in a vast, stylized open world with a strong emphasis on discovery.

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: Exploration 22.9%, Atmospheric 20.2%, Relaxing 12.4%, Adventure 11.2%, Walking Simulator 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful puzzle-adventure game that uses environmental storytelling to convey a deeply emotional narrative.

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: Animals 29.8% ★, Atmospheric 20.5%, Cute 17.7%, Adventure 15.9%, Relaxing 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: You control a fox with the ability to manipulate the seasons, blending nature-themed puzzles with a charming, atmospheric world.

Run, climb and glide your way through a dark Nordic forest and explore its living, breathing ecosystem filled with secrets and mystical creatures. Become Fe and discover a world that you will never want to leave.

Why similar: Atmospheric 43.2%, Adventure 18.3%, Singleplayer 13.6%, Exploration 12.9%, Cute 12%

Why You'll Like It: A wordless, atmospheric adventure where you play as a small creature learning to communicate with the forest through song.

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: Emotional 26.4%, Relaxing 15.1%, Family Friendly 13.7%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Story Rich 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A gentle, story-rich puzzle adventure that focuses on helping lost souls, matching the melancholic yet hopeful tone of Lost Ember.

Experience the wild as a badger sheltering your cubs from harm. On your journey, you will be stalked by birds of prey, encounter perils of the night, cross fierce rivers, escape forest fires and face the looming threat of starvation. Food is to be found, but is there enough for everyone?

Why similar: Nature 16.5%, Emotional 14%, Walking Simulator 13.2%, Family Friendly 9%, Female Protagonist 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the survival and protection of your offspring as a mother badger, emphasizing the raw, naturalistic side of animal life.

A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.

Why similar: Wholesome 36.4% ★, Third Person 10.8%, Relaxing 10.3%, Exploration 8.3%, Stylized 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features fluid movement and exploration across diverse, atmospheric biomes that feel very similar to the world-traversal in Lost Ember.

Traverse a vast world as a young lynx cub. Paws – A Shelter 2 Game is a standalone, single player, adventure game with loss and friendship as its central themes. Venture out in the world and make your way home.

Why similar: Animals 31.4% ★, Nature 12.2%, Cute 11.1%, Emotional 10.5%, Adventure 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A smaller, more focused narrative experience within the Shelter series that emphasizes emotional connection and exploration.

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

Why similar: Nature 16.7%, Relaxing 16.2%, Exploration 13.8%, Cozy 12.5%, Cute 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, movement-focused exploration game that captures the feeling of wandering through nature at your own pace.

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: Wholesome 29.5% ★, Cozy 21.3%, Nature 14.5%, Family Friendly 8.7%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, nature-focused game about exploring an island and protecting its wildlife, emphasizing environmental stewardship.

From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world.

Why similar: Nature 19%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Family Friendly 12.4%, Exploration 10.5%, Stylized 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features fluid, momentum-based movement and exploration in a vast, mysterious world filled with ancient ruins.

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: Female Protagonist 25.8%, Atmospheric 25.6%, Relaxing 14.8%, Story Rich 10%, Walking Simulator 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in emotional, atmospheric platforming that uses color and music to tell a wordless story.

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: Nature 25.5%, Emotional 17.7%, Relaxing 16.5%, Family Friendly 11.6%, Atmospheric 11%

Why You'll Like It: A meditative experience that focuses on the beauty of nature and fluid movement, stripping away traditional combat.

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

Why similar: Animals 33.3% ★, Emotional 11.4%, Nature 10.6%, Female Protagonist 6.9%, Relaxing 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on guiding a herd of animals through a beautiful, atmospheric landscape, emphasizing the connection between creature and environment.

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: Nature 29.6%, Relaxing 18.4%, Exploration 15.2%, Story Rich 13.7%, Atmospheric 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: A non-violent, exploration-focused game where you wander a beautiful world to capture its essence, perfect for fans of relaxing discovery.

When humans get too lonely, they turn into monsters… Set sail across a beautiful and evolving world of darkness and light, and discover what it means to be human.

Why similar: Emotional 43.2%, Atmospheric 16.7%, Adventure 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Stylized 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure that explores the emotional landscape of its protagonist through metaphorical, ruined environments.

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: Emotional 33.5%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Relaxing 14.7%, Story Rich 13.2%, Atmospheric 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional narrative game that uses platforming mechanics to tell a story about grief and growth.

Feather is a multiplayer game about exploration, relaxation and immersion. Transform yourself into a bird, take flight, and enjoy a zen-like, picturesque landscape on your own terms. Swoop, glide, and backflip your way around mysterious locations to uncover hidden paths that only birds can follow!

Why similar: Nature 25.2%, Third Person 14.9%, Relaxing 13.2%, Exploration 12.4%, Walking Simulator 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, relaxing flight simulator that lets you explore a beautiful landscape as a bird without any pressure or combat.

Live the life of a wild wolf in a realistic ecological simulation set in Yellowstone National Park.

Why similar: Wolves 59.9% ★, Animals 24.1% ★, Nature 8%, Exploration 3.6%, Family Friendly 3.5%

Explore the acclaimed animal adventure in never before seen beauty! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.

Why similar: Wolves 32.7% ★, Dogs 12.4% ★, Animals 10.9% ★, Wholesome 7.6% ★, Walking Simulator 4.8%

Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!

Why similar: Wholesome 27.9% ★, Cozy 21.8%, Nature 9.8%, Relaxing 7.5%, Family Friendly 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, relaxing exploration game that encourages you to observe and interact with the world to solve puzzles.

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: Wholesome 23.9% ★, Cozy 19.6%, Nature 15.2%, Relaxing 8%, Family Friendly 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, low-pressure exploration game where you restore a park, focusing on the simple joy of wandering and discovery.

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: Walking Simulator 18.1%, Nature 17.5%, Female Protagonist 11%, Relaxing 10.7%, Third Person 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, combat-free exploration game set in a flooded city, focusing on climbing and uncovering the history of a fallen world.

Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.

Why similar: Story Rich 20%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Dogs 18.3% ★, Stylized 14.5%, Atmospheric 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a wolf protagonist and a strong focus on restoring nature to a corrupted world through exploration and unique abilities.

Unveil the mysteries of a beautiful ancient world in this breathtaking 3rd-Person Adventure, a sequel to the acclaimed ‘Spirit of the North.’ Take on the role of an isolated fox with a raven companion on a quest to restore the lost guardians and return home.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.8%, Nature 15.6%, Relaxing 15.1%, Exploration 13.2%, Third Person 11.7%

Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.4%, Nature 14.3%, Emotional 13.7%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Relaxing 10.5%

A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.3%, Nature 20.1%, Third Person 16.8%, Exploration 14%, Atmospheric 10.6%

You're a curious little kitty with a big personality, on an adventure to find your way back home. Explore the city, make new friends with stray animals, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn't that what cats do best?

Why similar: Wholesome 36.8% ★, Cozy 25.6%, Family Friendly 10.5%, Exploration 8.5%, Cute 8.1%

Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole, climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, and many more!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16%, LGBTQ+ 12.4%, Third Person 9.3%, Female Protagonist 9%, Exploration 7.4%

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: Walking Simulator 14.9%, Nature 12.9%, Cozy 11.8%, Relaxing 11.7%, Exploration 9.6%

The Red Lantern is a narrative, dog sledding game about survival. You play as the Musher who, along with her team of 5 sled dogs, must find her way home. Care for your dogs, discover their stories, and learn how to navigate the unknowns of the Alaskan wilderness and prepare for your new life.

Why similar: Dogs 50.8% ★, Emotional 14.4%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Relaxing 7.8%, Exploration 7.8%

Paws and Soul: relaxing-adventure game about reincarnation. Turn yourself into a wolf, explore mysterious forests and reveal every secret of your past life!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.8%, Third Person 12.5%, Family Friendly 11.7%, Relaxing 9.4%, Exploration 9.1%

Praey for the Gods is a boss climbing open world adventure game where you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying frozen land to explore and solve the secrets of a never ending winter. Grapple, glide and grab hold of massive beasts as you fight to survive and return the world to proper order.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.3%, Third Person 25.6%, Exploration 19.4%, Atmospheric 15.7%, Adventure 9.3%

Save a puppy and embark on a heartwarming, hand-drawn adventure together. Journey to the heart of an enchanted forest, solving puzzles and avoiding hunters to protect your newfound friend.

Why similar: Dogs 35.2% ★, Wholesome 18.4% ★, Emotional 9%, Nature 5.6%, Relaxing 5.3%

Embark on an emotional journey of losing the love of one's life. Manipulate time, solve puzzles, reshape surroundings as you push forward into the bittersweet recollections of a past life. This is a story about happiness and hardship, joy and sorrow. A story that all of us will one day experience.

Why similar: Emotional 20.1%, Nature 17.5%, Relaxing 10.9%, Exploration 9%, Family Friendly 8.2%

"There is a saying that when you depart from this world, the dog who went ahead will warmly welcome you." While spending time in dog heaven, Bong-gu the Welsh Corgi suddenly catches his dad's scent. Now, he embarks on a journey to meet his dad. Will Bong-gu be able to see his dad again?

Why similar: Dogs 53.5% ★, Emotional 9.8%, Nature 8.4%, Stylized 4.5%, Story Rich 4.3%

An open-world action adventure game set in a simulated world in which humans never reached the top of the food chain.

Why similar: Third Person 26.8%, Nature 17.1%, Story Rich 15.6%, Exploration 10.5%, Adventure 8.7%

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: Walking Simulator 17.2%, Emotional 13.8%, Third Person 10.7%, Relaxing 9.3%, Family Friendly 9.2%

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: Emotional 25.7%, Exploration 17.7%, Third Person 17.5%, Adventure 13.7%, Atmospheric 11.3%

As a powerful Lynx, you will make your way through vast open landscapes. In the harsh tundra, you will raise and strengthen your cubs by mastering your skills for hunting prey. Do everything you can to prepare your little ones for the vicious entities dwelling in the wilderness.

Why similar: Nature 19.3%, Emotional 18.8%, Walking Simulator 14.9%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Atmospheric 8.6%

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: Wholesome 28.9% ★, Cozy 18.9%, Walking Simulator 12.9%, Relaxing 7%, Exploration 6.5%

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: Family Friendly 19.4%, Third Person 17.1%, Exploration 15.9%, Story Rich 15.6%, Atmospheric 13.3%

Scarf is an atmospheric and emotional journey about what it means to be a hero. An adventure game mixing puzzles and 3D platforms. Explore beautifully crafted worlds and discover your true destiny with the help of a dragon-shaped scarf.

Why similar: Emotional 18.8%, Third Person 13.2%, Family Friendly 12.1%, Relaxing 11.6%, Exploration 9.9%

Explore the vast and open landscape as a wild animal. Meadow is an online fable experience that lets old and new fans of the Shelter game series come together and explore a peculiar and wondrous world together.

Why similar: Animals 22.8% ★, Cute 17.9%, Relaxing 12.7%, Nature 11.6%, Walking Simulator 11.3%

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: Relaxing 28.6%, Atmospheric 18.9%, Exploration 16.6%, Walking Simulator 9.2%, Family Friendly 7.6%

Play as a tiny lil' mushroom who's lost in the forest and can't find its way home. Explore unique areas freely at your own pace, chat with friendly inhabitants, and take on different adventures to get back home!

Why similar: Wholesome 22.1% ★, Cozy 17.9%, Nature 13.6%, Relaxing 7.3%, Cute 6.1%

A poignant narrative-driven game about rejection, belonging and the meaning of home. It follows the story of a newly adopted shelter cat whose space in the home is taken by a copycat. Bring the tissues.

Why similar: Emotional 27.9%, Walking Simulator 20.2%, Story Rich 11.5%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Third Person 9.1%

LIVE THE LIFE OF A WILD WOLF! As a two-year-old gray wolf in Yellowstone National Park, hunt elk and moose, find a mate, and then establish a territory and raise your pups.

Why similar: Nature 45.8%, Family Friendly 27.4%, Exploration 20.4%, Singleplayer 6.4%

Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.

Why similar: Emotional 21.2%, Nature 20.4%, Third Person 13.5%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Story Rich 10.2%

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: Exploration 28%, Nature 17.7%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Adventure 12.6%, Story Rich 10.3%

Ghost of a Tale is an action-RPG game in which you play as Tilo, a mouse and minstrel thrown into a perilous adventure. Through stealth and cunning you’ll be able to explore the secrets of Dwindling Heights Keep and navigate its dangers.

Why similar: Atmospheric 20.5%, Third Person 17.7%, Cute 16.5%, Animals 14.2% ★, Adventure 13.1%

Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.

Why similar: Emotional 32.3%, Third Person 18.2%, Atmospheric 15.6%, Exploration 11.5%, Story Rich 10.4%