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 25.8%, Relaxing 20%, Adventure 17.2%, Exploration 16.7%, Atmospheric 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: You play as a fox spirit in a stunning, nature-filled landscape, focusing on exploration and environmental puzzles.

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 24.1%, Nature 18.9%, Walking Simulator 11.3%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Atmospheric 9%

Why You'll Like It: A powerful, emotional survival game where you play as a mother fox protecting her cubs in a human-ravaged 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 22.7%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Nature 11.9%, Animals 11.2% ★, Relaxing 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, story-driven adventure where you control a fox searching for her family, echoing the narrative depth of Lost Ember.

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 18.4%, Relaxing 15.5%, Stylized 14.5%, Exploration 14.4%, Atmospheric 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a meditative, exploration-focused experience in a vast, beautiful world with a distinct, artistic visual style.

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 25.3%, Exploration 19.6%, Stylized 14.2%, Story Rich 13.1%, Cute 12.7%

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

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 23.8%, Nature 17.1%, Walking Simulator 15.3%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Female Protagonist 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, emotional journey featuring a bond between a woman and a wolf, emphasizing nature and visual storytelling.

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.6%, Relaxing 18.1%, Atmospheric 17%, Exploration 14.6%, Adventure 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in atmospheric, wordless storytelling and exploration that evokes a similar sense of awe and discovery.

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 20.5%, Cute 17.4%, Adventure 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: Allows you to explore a decaying, atmospheric world from the perspective of a cat, focusing on movement and environmental interaction.

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 22.8%, Atmospheric 20.3%, Relaxing 12.4%, Adventure 11.1%, Walking Simulator 11%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, puzzle-filled adventure that uses environmental storytelling to convey an emotional, wordless narrative.

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 16.5%, Relaxing 16.4%, Exploration 13.9%, Cozy 12.6%, Cute 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, relaxing exploration game that emphasizes flight and freedom within a beautiful, natural environment.

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 19%, Exploration 16.7%, Walking Simulator 9.1%, Family Friendly 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, visually stunning underwater exploration game that captures the same sense of serenity and wonder found in Lost Ember.

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 18.9%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Family Friendly 12.4%, Exploration 10.5%, Stylized 10%

Why You'll Like It: Features fluid, high-speed movement and a strong bond with an animal companion while exploring a mysterious, cursed land.

Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.

Why similar: Relaxing 16.7%, Exploration 16.5%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Nature 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the freedom of flight and exploration in a fragmented, open-world setting that feels very similar to the aerial sequences in Lost Ember.

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 21.8%, Nature 14.3%, Family Friendly 8.6%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, cozy game focused on nature conservation and exploring a beautiful island to catalog its wildlife.

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 26.5%, Relaxing 15.1%, Family Friendly 13.7%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Story Rich 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, puzzle-rich adventure that focuses on a lost soul searching for meaning and a way home.

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 25.4%, Emotional 17.8%, Relaxing 16.5%, Family Friendly 11.6%, Atmospheric 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, nature-focused experience where you control the wind to bring color and life back to a landscape.

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 8.8%, Walking Simulator 8%, Third Person 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional adventure where you play as a dog accompanying your owner on a journey to restore color to their world.

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.4%, Nature 14.2%, Emotional 13.8%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Relaxing 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, combat-free exploration game set in a flooded, ruined city that emphasizes discovery and atmosphere.

Leave home for the first time to collect memories before a mysterious cataclysm washes everything away. Ride, record, meet people, and unravel the strange world around you in this third-person meditative exploration game.

Why similar: Emotional 16.3%, Nature 14.2%, Walking Simulator 11%, Female Protagonist 11%, Relaxing 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A contemplative exploration game that encourages you to document a beautiful, changing world through photography and observation.

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

Why similar: Wholesome 36.6% ★, Third Person 10.7%, Relaxing 10.2%, Exploration 8.3%, Stylized 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, puzzle-platformer set in a vibrant, ancient world that emphasizes exploration and discovery.

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 33.6%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Relaxing 14.7%, Story Rich 13.2%, Atmospheric 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional, story-rich game that uses words as platforms and mechanics to explore a young girl's inner world.

Unravel is a physics-based puzzle platformer. Yarny, a character made from a single thread of yarn, must embark on a larger than life adventure.

Why similar: Family Friendly 40.3%, Atmospheric 26.8%, Adventure 16.4%, Singleplayer 9.1%, Cute 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, nature-themed platformer that uses a unique yarn mechanic to tell a touching, emotional story.

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 19.1%, Emotional 18.8%, Walking Simulator 15%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A raw, nature-focused survival game where you play as a mother lynx raising her kittens in the wild.

Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!

Why similar: Family Friendly 20.5%, Third Person 20%, Cute 13.9%, Story Rich 12.7%, Atmospheric 12%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical, exploration-heavy game that focuses on navigating a giant world from a tiny perspective.

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 33.5% ★, Animals 12% ★, Dogs 11.9% ★, Wholesome 7.3% ★, Walking Simulator 4.6%

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 43.4%, Adventure 18.1%, Singleplayer 13.6%, Exploration 12.9%, Cute 12%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, puzzle-filled adventure where you communicate with nature through song to explore a dark, magical forest.

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 29.5%, Relaxing 18.4%, Exploration 15.2%, Story Rich 13.7%, Atmospheric 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: A peaceful, first-person exploration game where you paint the world around you instead of fighting.

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: Wholesome 36.8% ★, Nature 14.9%, Third Person 10.1%, Family Friendly 9.2%, Exploration 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines world-building and nature-focused exploration in a vibrant, relaxing setting.

Wield an ever-growing herd of quirky creatures to rebuild broken paths, battle perilous beasts, and solve peculiar puzzles in a rich, interconnected world. Join two young runaways as they unravel the mysteries of a lost realm in this nostalgic storybook fantasy!

Why similar: Emotional 28.2%, Family Friendly 18.3%, Stylized 17.5%, Story Rich 16.1%, Atmospheric 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, nature-filled adventure featuring unique creature-taming mechanics and exploration.

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

Why similar: Wolves 59.4% ★, Animals 25.6% ★, Nature 7.5%, Exploration 3.4%, Family Friendly 3.3%

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: Walking Simulator 19.6%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Emotional 16%, Story Rich 14.1%, Atmospheric 11%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven exploration game that focuses on uncovering the mysteries of a beautiful, isolated island.

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 23.9%, Nature 15.6%, Relaxing 15.1%, Exploration 13.2%, Third Person 11.7%

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 21.4%, Nature 20.1%, Third Person 16.5%, Exploration 14%, Atmospheric 10.8%

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

Why similar: Animals 36.4% ★, Emotional 10.9%, Nature 10%, Female Protagonist 6.6%, Relaxing 5.9%

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+ 12.5%, Third Person 9.3%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Exploration 7.3%

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 34.5% ★, Nature 11.6%, Cute 10.6%, Emotional 10.1%, Adventure 9.1%

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 17.4%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Relaxing 10.8%, Third Person 10.7%

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 14.1%, Walking Simulator 13.2%, Family Friendly 9%, Female Protagonist 8.3%

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 26%, Family Friendly 10.4%, Exploration 8.4%, Cute 8%

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 14.8%, Nature 12.3%, Cozy 12.1%, Relaxing 11.8%, Exploration 9.7%

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 43.3%, Atmospheric 16.7%, Adventure 12.6%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Stylized 9.9%

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 49.3% ★, Emotional 14.4%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Exploration 7.6%, Relaxing 7.6%

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 31.1% ★, Atmospheric 20.6%, Cute 17.3%, Adventure 15.6%, Relaxing 9.6%

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 12.4%, Family Friendly 11.6%, 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 26.5%, Third Person 25.5%, Exploration 19.4%, Atmospheric 15.8%, Adventure 9.2%

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 35.1% ★, Wholesome 18.5% ★, Emotional 9.1%, Nature 5.6%, Relaxing 5.3%

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 13.9%, Third Person 10.6%, Relaxing 9.3%, Family Friendly 9.1%

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 14.8%, Relaxing 13.1%, Exploration 12.4%, Walking Simulator 11.3%

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 20.2%, Nature 17.4%, Relaxing 11%, Exploration 9.1%, Family Friendly 8.2%

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 26.7%, Nature 17.1%, Story Rich 15.7%, Exploration 10.5%, Atmospheric 8.7%

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%, Exploration 15.9%, Story Rich 15.7%, Atmospheric 13.4%

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 25.3% ★, Cute 17.4%, Relaxing 12.3%, Nature 11.1%, Walking Simulator 11%

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 21.4%, Nature 20.3%, Third Person 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Story Rich 10.3%

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 32.6%, Third Person 18%, Atmospheric 15.6%, Exploration 11.5%, Story Rich 10.5%

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 26%, Exploration 17.8%, Third Person 17.5%, Adventure 13.7%, Atmospheric 11.4%

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 18.9%, Third Person 13.1%, Family Friendly 12%, Relaxing 11.6%, Exploration 9.9%

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: Wholesome 28.9% ★, Cozy 19.2%, Walking Simulator 12.8%, Relaxing 7%, Exploration 6.5%

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 12.9%, Adventure 12.4%, Story Rich 10.4%

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 45.7%, Family Friendly 27.4%, Exploration 20.5%, Singleplayer 6.4%

Let your empathy guide you as you play an exciting action-adventure, creature-saver game. Understand and tame the creatures of Ava and let them lead you through a variety of ecosystems – all in the hopes of saving the planet from a life-consuming infection.

Why similar: Wholesome 31.9% ★, Cozy 21.9%, Emotional 10.7%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Exploration 7.7%