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: Experience 38.6% ★, Walking Simulator 15.6%, Relaxing 13.3%, Exploration 10.5%, Adventure 9.1%

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 23.1%, Nature 19.4%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Female Protagonist 8.5%

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 24.8%, Atmospheric 14.1%, Nature 13.7%, Relaxing 12.6%, Exploration 10.9%

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 16.5%, Relaxing 16.3%, Exploration 14.8%, Stylized 14.7%, Story Rich 14.3%

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 24.6%, Exploration 19.7%, Cute 14.5%, Stylized 14%, Story Rich 13.5%

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.

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.1%, Relaxing 18.9%, Atmospheric 17.4%, Exploration 14.8%, Stylized 6.8%

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 21.2%, Atmospheric 21.1%, Exploration 19.7%, Cute 19.3%, Adventure 8.9%

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.

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 22.3%, Nature 17.7%, Walking Simulator 15.3%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Female Protagonist 10.7%

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

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

Why similar: Relaxing 18.4%, Nature 18.1%, Exploration 15%, Cute 12.8%, Walking Simulator 10%

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

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 20.4%, Relaxing 12.8%, Walking Simulator 10.5%, Adventure 9.1%

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

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: Experience 27.8% ★, Relaxing 12.7%, Exploration 12.3%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Nature 8.3%

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.

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 29.7%, Atmospheric 19.3%, Exploration 16.8%, Walking Simulator 8.7%, Family Friendly 7.3%

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.

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 28.9% ★, Cozy 21.3%, Nature 15%, Family Friendly 8.6%, Female Protagonist 7.1%

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

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 25.3%, Relaxing 16.9%, Emotional 16.3%, Atmospheric 11%, Family Friendly 11%

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

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

Why similar: Wholesome 34.1% ★, Relaxing 10.4%, Third Person 10.2%, Exploration 8.1%, Cute 7.9%

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

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%, Family Friendly 11.8%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Exploration 10.4%, Story Rich 9.9%

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

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: Dog 18.6% ★, Nature 11.7%, Emotional 11.1%, Walking Simulator 10.1%, Relaxing 6.6%

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 18.2%, Nature 14.8%, Emotional 13.2%, Relaxing 11.2%, Female Protagonist 9.8%

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

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 24.8%, Relaxing 15.7%, Family Friendly 13.3%, Cute 12.9%, Atmospheric 12.1%

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

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: Nature 18.7%, Emotional 18.4%, Relaxing 11.6%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Stylized 9.9%

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

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 28.7%, Relaxing 18.2%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Story Rich 14.8%, Atmospheric 13.8%

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 33.5%, Atmospheric 24%, Action 14.9%, Adventure 12%, Singleplayer 8%

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 19.7%, Emotional 17.9%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Atmospheric 8.9%

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 18.8%, Third Person 18.5%, Cute 15.2%, Story Rich 12.5%, Atmospheric 11.5%

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

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 32.1%, Action 27.1%, Adventure 11%, Singleplayer 10.2%, Cute 10.1%

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

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: Wholesome 16.4% ★, Dog 12.7% ★, Walking Simulator 10.5%, Nature 10.2%, Emotional 7.6%

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 29.7%, Relaxing 18.9%, Exploration 15.1%, Story Rich 14.1%, Atmospheric 13%

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 35.6% ★, Nature 15.3%, Third Person 10%, Family Friendly 9.1%, Exploration 8.5%

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 27%, Family Friendly 18.2%, Stylized 17.8%, Story Rich 17.1%, Atmospheric 13%

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

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 19.7%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Emotional 15.6%, Story Rich 15.3%, Atmospheric 11.7%

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: Experience 45% ★, Walking Simulator 12.8%, Nature 8.8%, Relaxing 8.7%, Exploration 7.4%

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: Nature 19.7%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Third Person 15.5%, Exploration 13.6%, Atmospheric 10.6%

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 17.9%, Third Person 10.5%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Exploration 8.6%, Relaxing 7.8%

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.7%, Emotional 13%, Third Person 10.4%, Relaxing 9.7%, Family Friendly 8.9%

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% ★, Cozy 25.2%, Family Friendly 10.3%, Cute 9.5%, Exploration 8.7%

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 17.1%, Emotional 13.4%, Walking Simulator 13%, Family Friendly 8.9%, Third Person 7.8%

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 21.4% ★, Cozy 17.5%, Nature 13.8%, Relaxing 7.7%, Cute 7.2%

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: Cute 18.8%, Nature 18.1%, Emotional 14.4%, Adventure 11.6%, Family Friendly 10.3%

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: Experience 35.2% ★, Walking Simulator 11.8%, Third Person 7.9%, Family Friendly 7.3%, Relaxing 6.3%

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: Nature 18%, Walking Simulator 17.8%, Relaxing 11.4%, Third Person 10.6%, Family Friendly 10.3%

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: Experience 27.1% ★, Nature 18.6%, Third Person 10.6%, Relaxing 10%, Exploration 9.2%

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% ★, Cozy 18.5%, Walking Simulator 12.5%, Relaxing 7.4%, Exploration 6.7%

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: Cute 26.1%, Relaxing 16.5%, Nature 14.7%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Atmospheric 9.2%

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

Why similar: Emotional 17.7%, Nature 14%, Relaxing 9.7%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Stylized 9.5%

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%, Atmospheric 18.1%, Adventure 11.1%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Stylized 10.5%

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 17.7%, Third Person 15.7%, Story Rich 15.4%, Exploration 15.1%, Atmospheric 12.8%

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: Wholesome 22.8% ★, Dog 18% ★, Emotional 10.9%, Nature 7.3%, Relaxing 7.1%

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 25.5%, Exploration 19%, Third Person 18%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Adventure 12%

Paperbark is a charming game that tells a beautiful short story of a wombat, the bush and a very hot Australian Summer.

Why similar: Nature 22.5%, Walking Simulator 20.8%, Relaxing 11.8%, Stylized 10.2%, Family Friendly 9%

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

Why similar: Atmospheric 26.8%, Female Protagonist 23.5%, Relaxing 15.7%, Story Rich 10.7%, Walking Simulator 9.3%

In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.

Why similar: Emotional 29.3%, Female Protagonist 20%, Atmospheric 16.4%, Cute 13.9%, Action 9.7%

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 31.4%, Third Person 18.2%, Atmospheric 16.3%, Exploration 12%, Story Rich 11.2%

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 19.9%, Nature 18.7%, Relaxing 12.1%, Exploration 9.7%, Cute 9.2%

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 16.7%, Third Person 12.2%, Relaxing 11.5%, Family Friendly 11.1%, Exploration 9.5%

Go on a summer vacation to the Cloudy Valley archipelago! Swim, climb, and explore the different islands at your own pace. Discover treasures or enjoy a cozy and relaxing atmosphere by the waves...

Why similar: Wholesome 20.6% ★, Nature 15.9%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Relaxing 11.1%, Exploration 9.9%

"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: Dog 25.2% ★, Emotional 14.8%, Nature 13.7%, Stylized 7.2%, Story Rich 7.2%

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: Atmospheric 30.1%, Cute 28.3%, Adventure 18.6%, Relaxing 14.4%, Singleplayer 8.6%

In this story-driven adventure, you are the raven from the pages of Norse legends. Fly, explore an open world, uncover its secrets, solve puzzles, save souls, and help your family. Caw!

Why similar: Wholesome 24.7% ★, Cozy 19.2%, Emotional 8.5%, Exploration 7.6%, Family Friendly 7.5%

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: Third Person 24%, Female Protagonist 22.4%, Exploration 19%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Action 8%

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 30.8% ★, Cozy 20.9%, Emotional 10.1%, Exploration 7.8%, Female Protagonist 7.8%