- #1 LOST EMBER
97% matchVery Positive88% of 5,188 reviews2019
Dev: Mooneye Studios
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.
Why similar: Wolves 36.5% ★, Animals 10.6% ★, Wholesome 8.4%, Walking Simulator 5.9%, Nature 5.6%
- #2 Endling - Extinction is Forever
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,657 reviews2022
Dev: Herobeat StudiosPub: THQ Nordic Mobile
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 22.5%, Nature 18.2%, Walking Simulator 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Exploration 7.3%
- #3 LOST EMBER - VR Edition
96% matchMixed46% of 110 reviews2022
Dev: Mooneye Studios
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 24%
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 17.8%, LGBTQ+ 13.7%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Third Person 9.2%, Exploration 7.4%
- #4 Spirit of the North
95% matchVery Positive84% of 6,638 reviews2020
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.4 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: Animals 23.1% ★, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Third Person 7.9%, Linear 7.4%, Family Friendly 7.3%
- #5 Submerged: Hidden Depths
94% matchVery Positive90% of 875 reviews2022
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.8%, Nature 13.6%, Emotional 12.9%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Family Friendly 9.7%
- #6 Farewell North
93% matchVery Positive95% of 667 reviews2024
Dev: Kyle BanksPub: Mooneye Studios
Windows · Mac
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: Emotional 14.9%, Nature 14.8%, Walking Simulator 14.4%, Third Person 8.2%, Family Friendly 8.1%
- #7 Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature
92% 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: Walking Simulator 16.7%, Emotional 12.2%, Third Person 9.2%, Family Friendly 8.7%, Linear 8.3%
- #8 Paws and Soul
94% matchMixed53% of 151 reviews2020
Dev: ELECTROSTALIN ENTERTAINMENT
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 20.9%, Family Friendly 12.6%, Third Person 12.3%, Story Rich 9.3%, Exploration 9.1%
- #9 Herdling
91% matchVery Positive94% of 1,040 reviews2025
Dev: OkomotivePub: Panic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.
Why similar: Animals 27.1% ★, Emotional 12.9%, Nature 12.2%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Third Person 6.8%
- #10 The First Tree
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,849 reviews2017
Dev: David Wehle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 24.2%, Nature 11.9%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Exploration 9.1%, Relaxing 8.9%
- #11 Lil Gator Game
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 6,151 reviews2022
Dev: MegaWobblePub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!
Why similar: Wholesome 34.4%, LGBTQ+ 15.9%, Family Friendly 13.8%, Relaxing 11%, Cute 8.8%
- #12 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,396 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: Wholesome 30.5%, Nature 18.8%, Female Protagonist 12%, Family Friendly 11.8%, Exploration 7.1%
- #13 Otterly Lost
87% matchVery Positive99% of 188 reviews2026
Dev: Soulworks Interactive
Windows
Swim, dive, and explore as a curious sea otter far from home. Meet charming animals, discover hidden places, use tools, and solve light challenges as you make your way back with your favorite rock by your side.
Why similar: Animals 31.3% ★, Wholesome 19.4%, Nature 10.6%, Family Friendly 7.3%, Cute 6.5%
- #14 The Wild Eternal
90% matchMostly Positive77% of 180 reviews2017
Dev: Ilsanjo
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Get lost beneath the fog in The Wild Eternal, a reflective first-person exploration game. Embark on a meditative journey to heal the scars of your past. Can you escape the cycle of reincarnation?
Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.1%, Nature 16.4%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Exploration 8.6%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #15 Adorable Adventures
86% matchVery Positive94% of 970 reviews2026
Dev: Wild Sheep StudioPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 17.7%, Nature 14.3%, Relaxing 10.9%, Exploration 10.4%, Cute 8.4%
- #16 The Companion
88% matchMostly Positive74% of 121 reviews2021
Dev: David FazzioPub: Studio 46
Windows
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 32.4%, Walking Simulator 19.5%, Exploration 8.9%, Third Person 8.6%, Relaxing 8.3%
- #17 Stay: Your Forever Pet!
85% matchVery Positive97% of 72 reviews2026
Dev: Windup Minds
Windows
A cozy pet sim where you raise Ember, your magical fox-like companion. Bring her home, care for her, and venture into the Shimmershift together -- deepening your bond one adventure at a time.
Why similar: Wolves 49.9% ★, Wholesome 15%, Animals 11.3% ★, Nature 9.4%, Relaxing 5.1%
- #18 Röki
86% matchVery Positive89% of 3,229 reviews2020
Dev: Polygon TreehousePub: United Label
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 18.2%, Nature 17.8%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Third Person 11.2%, Story Rich 9%
- #19 Spirit of the North 2
84% matchVery Positive86% of 1,160 reviews2025
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 23.3%, Nature 21.6%, Third Person 12.8%, Relaxing 9.9%, Exploration 9.6%
- #20 Dordogne
83% matchVery Positive92% of 1,628 reviews2023
Dev: UN JE NE SAIS QUOIPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Immerse yourself in a unique narrative experience and explore the thousand summer colors of Dordogne as you revisit your childhood to uncover lost family secrets in this touching formative journey.
Why similar: Wholesome 21.7%, Emotional 12.3%, Nature 11.7%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Family Friendly 7.6%
- #21 Neva
82% matchVery Positive94% of 10,720 reviews2024
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 22.2%, Nature 16.3%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Atmospheric 10.3%
- #22 Paws - A Shelter 2 Game
84% matchVery Positive91% of 718 reviews2016
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 24.4% ★, Nature 13.5%, Cute 12.5%, Adventure 11.8%, Emotional 11.4%
- #23 AER Memories of Old
82% matchVery Positive86% of 7,742 reviews2017
Dev: Forgotten KeyPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Female Protagonist 16.4%, Exploration 15.6%, Relaxing 13.6%, Nature 10.9%, Third Person 9.4%
- #24 Koira
80% matchVery Positive93% of 362 reviews2025
Dev: Studio TolimaPub: DON'T NOD
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 24.6%, Emotional 14.8%, Nature 9.5%, Family Friendly 8.7%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
- #25 Blanc
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,555 reviews2023
Dev: Casus LudiPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Blanc is an artistic cooperative adventure that follows the journey of a wolf cub and a fawn stranded in a vast, snowy wilderness. They must come together in an unlikely partnership to find their families.
Why similar: Emotional 29.9%, Walking Simulator 21.8%, Relaxing 13.8%, Family Friendly 11.8%, Atmospheric 10.8%
- #26 NAIAD
78% matchVery Positive94% of 743 reviews2024
Dev: HiWarp
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Nature 18.9%, Exploration 11.2%, Family Friendly 10.1%, Cute 9.5%, Relaxing 8%
- #27 Mika and The Witch's Mountain
78% matchVery Positive88% of 1,234 reviews2025
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Mika and the Witch’s Mountain is a fantasy adventure about an aspiring witch who delivers packages to the townspeople of a small island. Explore every cranny and soar through the sky with your magic broom.
Why similar: Wholesome 27.8%, Nature 16%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Relaxing 9%, Exploration 8.3%
- #28 Cloudy Valley
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 66 reviews2024
Dev: PaltypusPub: TyGAMES
Windows
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 16.8%, Nature 15.4%, Walking Simulator 13.4%, Exploration 9.3%, Relaxing 8.8%
- #29 Paws and Soul: First Step
81% matchMixed59% of 81 reviews2020
Dev: ELECTROSTALIN ENTERTAINMENTPub: Games Operators
Windows
Paws and Soul: First Step is a story introduction to Paws and Soul. Adventure game about reincarnation. Turn yourself into a wolf, explore mysterious forest and reveal every secret of your past life!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.3%, Adventure 14%, Exploration 13%, Relaxing 12.5%, Story Rich 10.6%
- #30 Shelter
79% matchVery Positive85% of 3,721 reviews2013
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 17.5%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Emotional 14.6%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Family Friendly 10%
- #31 Beasts of Maravilla Island
77% matchVery Positive87% of 516 reviews2021
Dev: Banana Bird Studios, LLCPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Beasts of Maravilla Island is a 3D adventure game where you take on the role of a young wildlife photographer who traverses Maravilla Island's magical ecosystems to discover extraordinary creatures, learn their behaviors, and, most importantly, photograph their majesty.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 19%, Third Person 15.1%, Exploration 12.9%, Family Friendly 11.3%, Relaxing 10.9%
- #32 Petit Island
76% matchVery Positive80% of 130 reviews2024
Dev: Xelo GamesPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Welcome to the beautiful and tropical Petit Island! Relive your grandpaw's youthful adventures by exploring the island and meeting all the unique islanders in this heartwarming open-world narrative exploration game. Preserve his memories before they fade away.
Why similar: Nature 21.1%, Family Friendly 14%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Relaxing 10.3%, Exploration 10.2%
- #33 Meadow - A Shelter Game
77% matchVery Positive89% of 5,943 reviews2016
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 19.5%, Animals 17.1% ★, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Nature 12.4%, Relaxing 11.4%
- #34 Smushi Come Home
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,806 reviews2023
Dev: SomeHumbleOnionPub: Mooneye Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 24.8%, Nature 19.2%, Cute 8.7%, Relaxing 8.7%, Family Friendly 8.3%
- #35 Lost Words: Beyond the Page
75% matchVery Positive95% of 838 reviews2021
Dev: Sketchbook DevelopmentsPub: Sketchbook Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 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: Emotional 27.9%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Story Rich 11.3%, Relaxing 10.5%, Fantasy 9.3%
- #36 Starshifter
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: Coyotic GamesPub: Coyotic Trouble
Windows
Starshifter is a game about shapeshifting, desert animals, and finding your place.
Why similar: Nature 32.9%, Cute 11.3%, Story Rich 10.1%, Adventure 8.4%, Colorful 8.1%
- #37 The Spirit and the Mouse
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,082 reviews2022
Dev: AlblunePub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Bring kindness and light to the people of Sainte-et-Claire as Lila—a tiny mouse with a big heart! Explore a quaint French village, make electrifying new friends, and do good deeds for those in need in this lush narrative adventure game.
Why similar: Animals 29.6% ★, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Emotional 13.2%, Story Rich 7.3%, Exploration 6.7%
- #38 Hello Goodboy
74% matchVery Positive88% of 161 reviews2023
Dev: Rolling Glory JamPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
A lost soul and his dog set out on an otherworldly trek through the afterlife in this wholesome, non-linear adventure game. Pass into the world beyond, perform acts of kindness for other souls, and mend mistakes from a forgotten past life - all with a very good boy by your side!
Why similar: Wholesome 28.2%, Emotional 13.1%, Family Friendly 9.7%, Exploration 8.2%, Relaxing 8.1%
- #39 Recollection
73% matchVery Positive97% of 134 reviews2023
Dev: Erkberg Games
Windows
A calm and atmospheric "walking'n'watching simulator" about the beauty of nature. Use your gaze and attention in diverse gameplay experiences: Connect the stars, watch the grass grow, fly with the birds and remember many more of the wonders surrounding us each day.
Why similar: Wholesome 24.5%, Nature 17.8%, Emotional 12.1%, Walking Simulator 9.6%, Relaxing 8.3%
- #40 WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 13,382 reviews2025
Dev: eduweb
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Live the life of a wild wolf in a realistic ecological simulation set in Yellowstone National Park.
Why similar: Wolves 59.4% ★, Animals 21.3% ★, Nature 9.7%, Family Friendly 4.5%, Exploration 4.2%
- #41 Shelter 3
75% matchMixed52% of 383 reviews2021
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac
Enter the wilderness and keep your calf and your herd safe from harm. Make your way through the open landscapes as a majestic elephant. Be alert and gather your herd during times of danger. Your herd is your family, shelter is your only hope, and survival your only goal.
Why similar: Animals 21.5% ★, Nature 21.3%, Adventure 11.4%, Walking Simulator 10%, Emotional 9.9%
- #42 Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure
70% matchVery Positive91% of 417 reviews2024
Dev: Furniture & Mattress LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Find your way in a world of breezy, thoughtful puzzles, along a charming journey of self-discovery.
Why similar: Nature 24.7%, Exploration 12.5%, Relaxing 10.3%, Colorful 9%, Female Protagonist 9%
- #43 The Red Lantern
72% matchVery Positive80% of 2,328 reviews2021
Dev: Timberline StudioPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 37%
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: Emotional 26.3%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Exploration 14.1%, Relaxing 12.3%, Walking Simulator 11.5%
- #44 Monument Valley
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,906 reviews2022
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Embark on a journey of forgiveness through impossible environments and illusionary puzzles. Experience this meditative and calming puzzle game by manipulating monuments and creating evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.
Why similar: Emotional 20.4%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Relaxing 16.7%, Exploration 11.7%, Third Person 8.8%
- #45 Shelter 2
73% matchVery Positive85% of 4,320 reviews2015
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 18.2%, Emotional 17.4%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Exploration 7.4%
- #46 ILA: A Frosty Glide
68% matchVery Positive97% of 177 reviews2025
Dev: Magic Rain StudiosPub: First Break Labs
Windows
Set foot on a magical island and explore a whimsical small open world as ILA, a spirited young witch-in-training searching for her lost kitty, Coco. With your trusty skatebroom, find secret places, collectables, and improve your magic and flying abilities as you reach the summit.
Why similar: Wholesome 27.8%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Family Friendly 11%, Relaxing 8.3%, Exploration 8.3%
- #47 The Frosts: First Ones
71% matchVery Positive89% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: Ivan Sukhanov
Windows
An adventure about searching for a missing hunter and meeting with alien beings! Explore wild nature, climb on a rock, lure out a boar, meet a wolf, survive in a rockfall. Heal a deer and trick a creature! Meet the Unknown and find mystery!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.1%, Third Person 12.7%, Linear 12.1%, Story Rich 10.6%, Exploration 9.5%
- #48 Sable
70% matchVery Positive86% of 6,495 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: Female Protagonist 25.8%, Exploration 16.8%, Story Rich 16.3%, Relaxing 15.6%, Atmospheric 13.6%
- #49 Submerged
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,855 reviews2015
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.2 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: Walking Simulator 18.5%, Nature 16.6%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Family Friendly 10.4%, Third Person 9.7%
- #50 Cynthia: Hidden in the Moonshadow
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 166 reviews2023
Dev: Catthia Games
Windows
Emotional, 3rd-person, story-driven, adventure game focused on solving puzzles and using stealth mechanics. Use your bow to interact with environmental elements. Sneak, climb or distract guards to move further unnoticed. Solve light puzzles alongside your path to rescue your loved one.
Why similar: Emotional 16.1%, Walking Simulator 15.3%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Third Person 11.4%, Exploration 8.7%
- #51 Creatures of Ava
69% matchVery Positive87% of 564 reviews2024
Dev: Inverge StudiosPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 33.2%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Emotional 13.7%, Exploration 9.8%, Story Rich 6.7%
- #52 Albatroz
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: Among GiantsPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Albatroz is a backpacking adventure RPG that will take you through majestic landscapes in search of your lost sibling. A tale about knowing when to let go and start over.
Why similar: Nature 23.6%, Walking Simulator 22.5%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Exploration 12.5%, Third Person 9%
- #53 Paperbark
71% matchVery Positive89% of 354 reviews2018
Dev: Paper House
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Paperbark is a charming game that tells a beautiful short story of a wombat, the bush and a very hot Australian Summer.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.3%, Nature 23.3%, Family Friendly 10.2%, Relaxing 10%, Cute 7%
- #54 Finding Polka
66% matchVery Positive100% of 107 reviews2026
Dev: lidlocksPub: PARCO GAMES
Windows · Mac
Set off on a playful search to track down the wandering pup Polka in this game of exploration and serendipity. Meet charming characters, lend them a hand to make new friends, and explore a cozy world sketched in ballpoint pen. You don't need words on this adventure, just smiles and high-fives!
Why similar: Wholesome 32.1%, Walking Simulator 16.1%, Family Friendly 10.6%, Relaxing 9.3%, Exploration 8.2%
- #55 Pine Hearts
68% matchVery Positive97% of 122 reviews2024
Dev: Hyper Luminal Games LtdPub: Secret Mode
Windows
Pine Hearts is a wholesome and tender adventure about nostalgic journeys, overcoming loss, and helping others. Embark on a cozy hiking expedition to the sprawling Pine Hearts nature reserve and scale the mountain your father never managed to climb.
Why similar: Wholesome 17.9%, Nature 15.1%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, Emotional 12.2%, Family Friendly 8.6%
- #56 Moose Lost in the Woods
67% matchVery Positive94% of 330 reviews2023
Dev: Spång Studios
Windows · Mac
Moose Lost in the Woods is a cozy 3D platformer without a language barrier. Explore by running, leaping, bouncing, and splashing around in Swedish forest environments, whilst stuffing your backpack with goodies!
Why similar: Family Friendly 20.5%, Nature 15.5%, Exploration 11.5%, Third Person 10.6%, Relaxing 9.8%
- #57 Rekindled Trails
66% matchVery Positive91% of 149 reviews2025
Dev: Kiwick
Windows
Gather and Sell faraway goods to rebuild ruined towns and bring back light to a dark world in this cozy adventure game. With the help of your fire companion, fish, pull and mine natural resources in Aurteris to unite the people of this strange yet fantastic world!
Why similar: Nature 25.2%, Relaxing 14%, Exploration 13.6%, Story Rich 12.1%, Cute 11.3%
- #58 Into the Emberlands
66% matchVery Positive81% of 314 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny RoarPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Venture out into the Emberlands and uncover an ever-changing world filled with surprising encounters and mystical creatures! Save villagers who got lost in the Miasma, collect resources and rebuild your village to create a safe haven for your people.
Why similar: Wholesome 42%, Exploration 11.8%, Family Friendly 11.5%, Relaxing 10.6%, Cute 10.5%
- #59 OPUS: Prism Peak
63% matchVery Positive93% of 1,239 reviews2026
Dev: SIGONO INC.Pub: SHUEISHA GAMES
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
OPUS: Prism Peak is a narrative adventure where you play as a weary photographer stranded in the Dusklands, traveling with a girl who's lost her memories. Together, you'll uncover the mysteries of this land through your camera and find your way home.
Why similar: Animals 32% ★, Walking Simulator 17.1%, Emotional 16.2%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Exploration 7.7%
- #60 The Last Campfire
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 20,767 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: Emotional 24.6%, Family Friendly 13.5%, Relaxing 12.1%, Cute 10.9%, Story Rich 10.8%