Games Like LOST EMBER - VR Edition

Moss is an action-adventure puzzle game from Polyarc tailor-made for the VR platform. It combines classic components of a great game—compelling characters, gripping combat, and captivating world exploration—with the exciting opportunities of VR.

Why similar: VR 37.8%, Female Protagonist 13%, Story Rich 11.7%, Third Person 10.7%, Cute 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential VR third-person adventure that captures the same sense of scale and intimate storytelling found in Lost Ember.

An exploration and adventure game about wildlife sprung from the depths of the internet. An unknown power seems to upset its balance. Join forces with exotic creatures to unravel the mysteries of this universe.

Why similar: VR 41.9%, Exploration 17.9%, Nature 15.9%, Stylized 11.2%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This VR title features surreal, nature-inspired exploration and physics-based interactions that mirror the wonder of discovering an ancient, alien world.

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.3%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Exploration 11.1%, Relaxing 9.5%, Family Friendly 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on non-violent, atmospheric exploration of a beautiful, sunken world through a third-person perspective.

Quill is back—and she’s being hunted. To stand a chance, Quill will need a true partner by her side—and we hope that partner is you. Moss: Book II is an action-adventure puzzle game and award-winning sequel (The Game Awards "Best VR/AR Game") to Moss.

Why similar: VR 23.2%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Third Person 12.6%, Exploration 10.4%, Cute 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the charming, third-person VR adventure experience with deeper puzzles and a more expansive world to explore.

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: Walking Simulator 19.3%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Third Person 10.5%, Exploration 9.7%, Emotional 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the essence of animal-perspective gameplay by tasking you with protecting your offspring in a harsh, natural environment.

Down the Rabbit Hole is a VR adventure set in Wonderland prior to Alice's arrival. You will guide a girl who is looking for her lost pet by solving puzzles, uncovering secrets and making choices about the story along the way.

Why similar: VR 41.5%, Third Person 28.8%, Story Rich 19%, Adventure 8.3%, Indie 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical, third-person VR adventure that emphasizes story-rich exploration and puzzle-solving.

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: Exploration 20.8%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Relaxing 15.3%, Third Person 12.2%, Walking Simulator 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique transformation mechanic that allows you to shift into a bird and explore a fragmented, floating world.

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 20.1%, Third Person 16.8%, Exploration 14.5%, Relaxing 10.4%, Cute 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the joy of discovering and documenting exotic creatures in a lush, vibrant environment.

A chilled-out life sim where you play, craft, and explore across magical islands. Build a house, grow a garden, nurture animals, adventure across the surrounding ocean, and make yourself at home!

Why similar: Exploration 27.8%, Cute 20.4%, Family Friendly 19.1%, Nature 14.9%, Atmospheric 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: Allows you to explore a peaceful island and interact with cute creatures in a relaxing, VR-native environment.

Developed exclusively for VR Eagle Flight sends you to the skies of Paris to experience the freedom of flying like never before! As an eagle, you soar past iconic landmarks and dive through narrow streets in order to fight opponents and protect your territory.

Why similar: VR 100%

Why You'll Like It: Offers the exhilarating sensation of flight and aerial exploration in a beautiful, nature-reclaimed world.

Help your grandfather solve the mystery of the stolen pets by solving puzzles in wonderful miniature worlds crafted for VR. Use a hairdryer to melt snow in a wintery landscape! Search the wreck of a pirate ship hidden under the surface! Every world is unique, full of interactions and colorful life.

Why similar: VR 67.9%, Adventure 24.8%, Indie 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, bite-sized VR experience that encourages careful observation and interaction with miniature, magical worlds.

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: Exploration 21.5%, Third Person 20.7%, Emotional 15%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, 3D 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, third-person exploration game where you restore life to a surreal, post-human world.

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 30.6%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Exploration 12.3%, Nature 9.3%, Story Rich 9%

Why You'll Like It: A contemplative walking-simulator that explores themes of life and death through a beautiful, atmospheric journey.

Bond with a baby falcon and go on an adventure. Falcon Age is a first-person, single-player action adventure where you’ll play as Ara in her fight to reclaim her cultural legacy in the lost art of falcon hunting against a force of automated colonizers.

Why similar: VR 41.2%, Exploration 18.2%, Cute 14.6%, Story Rich 10.8%, Stylized 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a unique animal companion mechanic with VR exploration in a beautiful, desert-inspired landscape.

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: Walking Simulator 21.2%, Exploration 15.2%, Female Protagonist 13%, Relaxing 12.1%, Cute 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, low-stress exploration game that emphasizes cute aesthetics and peaceful discovery.

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: Female Protagonist 14.9%, Exploration 13.6%, Third Person 12.1%, Family Friendly 11.8%, Relaxing 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, exploration-focused adventure that encourages you to capture photos of a beautiful, island-based world.

Kayak VR: Mirage is a jaw-dropping and exhilarating journey through beautiful locations, made for Virtual Reality. Maneuver our fully physically accurate kayak around checkpoints and crown yourself the fastest, or take it easy and use the free roam mode and enjoy the scenery.

Why similar: VR 66%, Nature 12.5%, Relaxing 11.4%, Exploration 8%, Adventure 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a hyper-realistic and incredibly relaxing VR experience focused on navigating serene natural waterways.

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 24.4%, Third Person 14.8%, Exploration 11.1%, Family Friendly 9.6%, Story Rich 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Allows you to experience the world through the eyes of a wolf, focusing on a narrative-driven journey through nature.

Latest Update: Animal Kingdom. Explore tropical beaches, underwater oceans and even take to the stars. Discover over 60 different animals. Command the weather, take control of the night or create and shape your own world. Relax and immerse yourself into the Nature Treks VR experience.

Why similar: VR 72.1%, Nature 25.3%, Indie 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, meditative exploration experience that lets you wander through various natural environments at your own pace.

Bend and twist reality in A Fisherman's Tale, the mind-bending VR puzzle adventure game in which being turned upside down and inside out is not merely a play on words.

Why similar: VR 68.8%, Stylized 8.7%, Relaxing 7.8%, Story Rich 7.6%, Adventure 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A mind-bending, story-rich VR puzzle game that plays with scale and perspective in a way that feels truly magical.

In Aery – A Journey Beyond Time you are in the role of a flying god-like creature which observes the world and their inhabitants while they grow and evolve through time. Are you ready to explore time itself?

Why similar: VR 44.2%, Third Person 13.2%, Emotional 9.1%, 3D 8.4%, Cute 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses entirely on the freedom of flight and exploring diverse, artistic landscapes in virtual reality.

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 24.3%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Third Person 13%, Exploration 12.4%, Relaxing 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: The original title in the series, offering a meditative, combat-free exploration experience in a flooded, ruined city.

In a world corrupted by superpowers, powerful enemies have plunged society into chaos. Can Luna, through her mysterious superpower, defeat the nearly invincible enigmatic women and bring peace?

Why similar: Cute 71.4%, Adventure 23.9%, Singleplayer 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A tactile, VR-based puzzle game that emphasizes nature and storytelling through beautiful, interactive dioramas.

[VR Only] Annie Amber is a VR Puzzle Game that leads you on an intense and dreamy journey through the life of a person condensed in a surreal and poetic experience. Annie Amber makes you explore this strange and beautiful scenery that is life itself through her memories.

Why similar: VR 52.6%, Walking Simulator 39.4%, Adventure 6.1%, Indie 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, VR-native walking-simulator that takes you on a journey through space and time.

Your spaceship crashed on an alien planet. Explore, salvage, craft, trade, manage and upgrade your way back home!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.9%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Exploration 12.3%, Relaxing 11.2%, Family Friendly 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, exploration-heavy game that focuses on gathering resources and uncovering the secrets of a strange planet.

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: Walking Simulator 20%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Third Person 15.4%, Exploration 11.9%, Emotional 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person adventure that blends exploration with light stealth mechanics in a fantasy setting.

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 16.6%, Emotional 12.2%, Exploration 11.9%, Third Person 10.6%, Relaxing 9.2%

Become a kid’s imaginary friend, and work together in an epic VR puzzle-platforming adventure!

Why similar: VR 33%, Third Person 15.7%, Exploration 14.9%, Relaxing 9.9%, Cute 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A VR puzzle-platformer that uses a third-person perspective to guide a character through a colorful, imaginative world.

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 22%, Third Person 12.4%, Exploration 9.3%, Relaxing 8.1%, Emotional 7.9%

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: Walking Simulator 17.1%, LGBTQ+ 14.3%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Third Person 8.7%, Exploration 7.3%

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

The Invisible Hours is a complex murder mystery in VR, in which players freely explore an intricate web of interwoven stories within a sprawling mansion. This is not a game. This is not a movie. This is a piece of immersive theatre with many tangled threads.

Why similar: VR 84.6%, Adventure 15.4%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, story-rich VR experience that lets you observe a complex narrative unfold from any perspective you choose.

It's Mail Time! As a newly trained Mail Scout, put on your pack, grab those letters, and deliver them across Grumblewood Grove! The forest animals eagerly await the sight of your mushroom hat in this cozy, cottagecore light-platformer adventure!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.9%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Third Person 12.2%, Exploration 9.7%, Relaxing 8.2%

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

Why similar: Exploration 19%, Relaxing 16.5%, Walking Simulator 14.2%, Cute 13%, Female Protagonist 9.7%

🌿 The Last Shores is a chill solar-punk adventure. Clean, explore, and uncover the secrets of a forgotten island while restoring its lost harmony. 🏝️✨

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.7%, Third Person 16.8%, Exploration 13.5%, Relaxing 10.1%, Cute 9.3%

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: Female Protagonist 23%, Family Friendly 15.1%, Nature 14.9%, Exploration 14.4%, Story Rich 10.1%

Get a taste of the great outdoors from home in Laid-Back Camp - Virtual -!

Why similar: VR 34.5%, Female Protagonist 20%, Nature 10.3%, Story Rich 9.8%, Cute 9.5%

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: Walking Simulator 17.6%, Emotional 16.8%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Exploration 11.4%, Nature 11%

Start a relaxing adventure together with your childhood friend!

Why similar: VR 37.7%, Walking Simulator 15.4%, Relaxing 11.9%, Cute 11.4%, Exploration 10.5%

A Pizza Delivery is a narrative exploration game with puzzle elements focused on connecting with people. Share pizza with charming characters to uncover their stories—and your own. Drive and explore a strange, meditative world filled with secrets.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.6%, LGBTQ+ 17.2%, Exploration 9.4%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Emotional 9%

A first pawson puzzle adventure! Play as a cat helping your sad human to build a toy boat out of trash and get through the day.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.5%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Exploration 11.5%, Emotional 10.7%, Relaxing 10.5%

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: Female Protagonist 26.3%, Exploration 20%, Relaxing 16.4%, Family Friendly 16.3%, Cute 14.8%

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 35.2%, Exploration 13.7%, Relaxing 11.3%, Third Person 9.8%, Story Rich 9.1%

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: Walking Simulator 29.2%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Exploration 16.7%, Nature 12.4%, Third Person 11.9%

Take a fishing trip to Jura, a remote and beautiful island. Explore, meet the locals, and catch delicious fish!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.6%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Third Person 11.1%, Exploration 10.3%, Nature 8.6%

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: Walking Simulator 18.3%, Third Person 10.8%, Emotional 9.3%, Exploration 8.7%, Nature 7.7%

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: LGBTQ+ 30.8%, Relaxing 17.5%, Family Friendly 16.5%, Cute 14.7%, Third Person 11.2%

Tomb Explorer VR is an Experimental Physics VR Adventure game where you explore ancient ruins, solve intricate puzzles, and embark on a quest for historical treasures, relics, and artifacts.

Why similar: VR 47.9%, Exploration 17.9%, Nature 15.4%, Female Protagonist 7.6%, Atmospheric 6.8%

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: Exploration 20%, Story Rich 15.7%, Cute 14.2%, Family Friendly 14%, Stylized 12%

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 18.4%, Relaxing 16%, Cute 14.9%, Story Rich 13.7%, Family Friendly 13.6%

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

Why similar: Third Person 21%, Exploration 16.5%, Relaxing 15%, Cute 12.9%, Story Rich 11.7%

Deer Journey is a third person walking simulator game. Outcasted by the other deers, an albino fawn is forced to go deep into the forest to find a place to live. Join him on his journey through a world too big for which he may not be yet ready.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 32.8%, Third Person 13.7%, Emotional 12.5%, Nature 11.6%, Relaxing 9%

A meditative experience that invites players to explore the serene beauty of a living, breathing cemetery as it changes with the seasons.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.6%, LGBTQ+ 20.8%, Exploration 10.9%, Relaxing 7.8%, Cute 7.6%

A 3D-2D adventure where you travel a 3D world and explore 2D dungeons inside of its characters' bodies and minds! In an unforgettable, surreal story, travel the world, meet whimsical denizens, and save the world from the dangerous Nano Dust.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.2%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Third Person 11.5%, Exploration 10.6%, Emotional 8.8%

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: Walking Simulator 28.1%, Exploration 13.3%, Third Person 12.7%, Relaxing 10.5%, Cute 9.8%

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: Third Person 14.3%, Exploration 14%, Cute 13.7%, Nature 13.3%, Relaxing 12.9%

Enjoy the serenity of the Amazon rainforest in this cozy short nature exploration game. As a butterfly researcher on a five-day camping trip, explore nearby tracks, take photos, meet animal friends, and journal the discoveries found along the way!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.4%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Exploration 11.6%, Relaxing 9.5%, Family Friendly 8.8%

Heart of Altai is an exciting story about the adventures of blogger Arina Demidova, searching for a lost city in the Altai Republic. During the trek, she realises that her fate is closely linked to the ultimate goal of this dangerous and mysterious expedition.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.5%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Exploration 10.7%, Nature 10%, Relaxing 8.5%

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: Female Protagonist 25.6%, Emotional 19.1%, Relaxing 16.6%, Story Rich 15.5%, Narrative 9.3% ★