- #1 Shelter 2
97% matchVery Positive85% of 4,317 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: Cute 32%, Nature 17.3%, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Exploration 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: As part of the same series, this game offers the most authentic experience of surviving and exploring the wilderness as a wild animal.
- #2 Shelter
96% matchVery Positive85% of 3,721 reviews2013
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.0 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: Cute 22.4%, Open World 20.3%, Nature 13.4%, Walking Simulator 10.8%, Exploration 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: The original title that established the series' signature emotional, nature-focused atmosphere and survival mechanics.
- #3 Paws - A Shelter 2 Game
96% 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: Cute 31.8%, Beautiful 12.2% ★, Animals 11.9% ★, Adventure 11.8%, Nature 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This standalone entry provides a poignant, narrative-driven perspective on the Shelter world that fans of Meadow will appreciate.
- #4 Sky: Children of the Light
94% matchVery Positive87% of 24,999 reviews2024
Dev: thatgamecompany
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%
A breathtaking open-world adventure awaits! Explore magical realms, restore lost light, and form wordless bonds with players worldwide. Complete quests and solve puzzles in seasonal events that celebrate kindness, discovery, and heartfelt connection.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 32.3%, Cute 18.5%, Open World 16.8%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Exploration 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the non-verbal social interaction and beautiful, atmospheric exploration that makes Meadow so special.
- #5 Shelter 3
95% matchMixed52% of 381 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: Adventure 13.5%, Nature 13.4%, Animals 12.4% ★, Beautiful 11.5% ★, Cute 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' tradition of animal-focused exploration with a focus on herd dynamics and nature.
- #6 WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 13,241 reviews2025
Dev: eduweb
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Live the life of a wild wolf in a realistic ecological simulation set in Yellowstone National Park.
Why similar: Animals 29% ★, Open World 24.6%, Nature 14.7%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Exploration 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a highly realistic simulation of wolf life, offering the depth of animal behavior that fans of the Shelter series often seek.
- #7 LOST EMBER
94% matchVery Positive88% of 5,178 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: Animals 20.4% ★, Cute 18.5%, Relaxing 13%, Nature 11.9%, Walking Simulator 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: Allows you to explore a vast, ruined world by shifting into the forms of various animals, mirroring the animal-perspective gameplay of Meadow.
- #8 The First Tree
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,840 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: Open World 15.6%, Walking Simulator 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Relaxing 12.8%, Atmospheric 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, emotional exploration game that centers on a fox searching for her family, mirroring the themes of the Shelter series.
- #9 A Short Hike
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,603 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Why similar: Cute 21.7%, Relaxing 13.5%, Open World 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Beautiful 8.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: Captures the cozy, low-pressure joy of exploration and discovery in a beautiful, stylized natural setting.
- #10 Feather
91% matchVery Positive82% of 806 reviews2019
Dev: Samurai Punk
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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: Open World 21.7%, Nature 15.5%, Relaxing 15.2%, Exploration 9.7%, Multiplayer 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses entirely on the relaxing, meditative joy of flight and exploration in a peaceful, open environment.
- #11 Endling - Extinction is Forever
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,626 reviews2022
Dev: Herobeat StudiosPub: HandyGames
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: Cute 28.2%, Nature 15.3%, Open World 13.6%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Walking Simulator 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional survival game where you play as a mother fox protecting her cubs in a beautiful but dangerous world.
- #12 Spirit of the North
89% matchVery Positive84% of 6,584 reviews2020
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.5 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: Cute 21.3%, Animals 19.6% ★, Walking Simulator 12.9%, Relaxing 12.8%, Atmospheric 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person adventure game where you play as a fox in a stunning landscape inspired by Icelandic scenery.
- #13 RiME
89% matchVery Positive90% of 5,190 reviews2017
Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Grey Box
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Great Soundtrack 28.2%, Open World 14.1%, Exploration 12.9%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Relaxing 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure game that relies on environmental storytelling and exploration rather than combat.
- #14 Cattails | Become a Cat!
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,690 reviews2017
Dev: Falcon Development
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Become a cat! Cattails is a unique animal simulation RPG. Hunt for food, fight invading cats, explore to gather herbs, and socialize with other cats in an expansive open world. Get married and raise a family of kittens, befriend your neighbors, and learn to live in the dangerous wilderness!
Why similar: Cute 26.6%, Animals 24.6% ★, Open World 19.9%, Nature 12.8%, Family Friendly 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A life-simulation game that lets you live as a wild cat, focusing on hunting, socializing, and territory management.
- #15 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,317 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: Cute 24.1%, Open World 23.8%, Nature 18.2%, Family Friendly 9.4%, Exploration 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A heartwarming game centered on nature conservation and observing wildlife in a vibrant, open-world Mediterranean island.
- #16 Garden Paws
87% matchVery Positive90% of 2,498 reviews2018
Dev: Bitten Toast Games Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
You have inherited your grandparents farm as they set off to travel the world. Work with Frank at the local construction shop to finish off the final touches on your new home. Aid Frank and Mayor Wilson in building up the town so it may reach it's full potential.
Why similar: Cute 25.7%, Open World 21.2%, Relaxing 14%, Multiplayer 10.1%, Exploration 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, animal-focused sandbox game that emphasizes exploration, gathering, and building in a relaxing environment.
- #17 Flock
86% matchVery Positive96% of 281 reviews2024
Dev: Hollow PondsPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Flock is a multiplayer co-op game about the joy of flight and collecting adorable flying creatures with your friends. Soar through beautiful landscapes, seeking out rare and elusive creatures to add to your flock.
Why similar: Cute 41.3%, Relaxing 16.2%, Adventure 13.1%, Family Friendly 10.1%, Multiplayer 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A cooperative multiplayer game about discovering and collecting flying creatures in a serene, open-world landscape.
- #18 Stray
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 177,128 reviews2022
Dev: BlueTwelve StudioPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Cute 30.4%, Beautiful 22.1% ★, Open World 15.2%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Exploration 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique perspective on world exploration through the eyes of a cat, blending atmospheric storytelling with platforming.
- #19 Equilinox
85% matchVery Positive92% of 3,020 reviews2018
Dev: ThinMatrix
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Equilinox is a relaxing nature simulation game in which you can create and nurture your own ecosystems. Shape the world to your liking, cultivate and raise hundreds of different species, and evolve your wildlife to unlock more exotic plants and animals.
Why similar: Relaxing 27.3%, Great Soundtrack 18.5%, Nature 16.7%, Beautiful 7.9% ★, Simulation 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A nature simulation game that allows you to create and evolve your own ecosystems, perfect for those who enjoy the nature-watching aspect of Meadow.
- #20 Mountain
84% matchVery Positive88% of 16,296 reviews2014
Dev: David OReilly
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 104.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Existential Nature Simulation
Why similar: Relaxing 34.5%, Great Soundtrack 23%, Beautiful 11.6% ★, Simulation 9%, Indie 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, experimental simulation that provides a meditative experience focused on observing the passage of time in nature.
- #21 Viridi
83% matchVery Positive92% of 9,646 reviews2015
Dev: Zoe VartanianPub: Ice Water Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 98.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Nurture a small pot of succulents that grow in real time. Viridi is a safe haven, a place you can return to for a moment of peace and quiet whenever you need it.
Why similar: Relaxing 33.6%, Cute 19.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Atmospheric 8%, Nature 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A peaceful, slow-paced succulent-growing simulation that serves as a perfect companion for relaxing downtime.
- #22 Grow: Song of the Evertree
82% matchVery Positive81% of 2,561 reviews2021
Dev: Prideful SlothPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Cute 25.8%, Open World 23.7%, Nature 12.2%, Exploration 8.5%, Atmospheric 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing world-crafting game that focuses on nurturing nature and exploring a beautiful, vibrant environment.
- #23 ABZU
82% matchVery Positive93% of 27,612 reviews2016
Dev: Giant SquidPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 22.4%, Great Soundtrack 21.2%, Beautiful 12.7% ★, Atmospheric 10.5%, Exploration 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A breathtaking underwater exploration game that focuses on the beauty of marine life and atmospheric serenity.
- #24 Eastshade
81% matchVery Positive89% of 5,502 reviews2019
Dev: Eastshade Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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: Open World 21.5%, Beautiful 16.6% ★, Relaxing 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Nature 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A non-violent, exploration-focused game where you play as a traveling artist capturing the beauty of a peaceful world.
- #25 Everything
81% matchVery Positive83% of 3,859 reviews2017
Dev: David OReilly
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Be the Universe in this epic, award-winning reality simulation game - featuring thousands of playable characters, endless exploration, an extraordinary soundtrack and narration from Alan Watts.
Why similar: Open World 24.1%, Relaxing 18.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Walking Simulator 7.7%, Exploration 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: An experimental simulation game that lets you embody anything from animals to planets, capturing the interconnected nature of the world.
- #26 Sable
80% matchVery Positive86% of 6,432 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: Open World 37.5%, Relaxing 21.4%, Exploration 13.7%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Adventure 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a vast, open world designed for peaceful exploration and personal discovery, emphasizing a unique, artistic aesthetic.
- #27 Tinykin
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,293 reviews2022
Dev: SplashteamPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!
Why similar: Cute 52.7%, Family Friendly 13.9%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Exploration 11.6%, Adventure 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A charming exploration game where you navigate a giant world from a small perspective, focusing on discovery and movement.
- #28 Outer Wilds
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 106,959 reviews2020
Dev: Mobius DigitalPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.8%, Open World 23%, Beautiful 17.5% ★, Exploration 13.9%, Atmospheric 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: While more puzzle-heavy, it captures the pure, curiosity-driven joy of exploring a mysterious and beautiful open world.
- #29 Wandersong
79% matchVery Positive95% of 3,900 reviews2018
Dev: Wishes Ultd.Pub: Greg Lobanov
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A musical platforming adventure with an emotional story. Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around the world. Along the way you'll explore, solve puzzles, and meet a huge cast of characters!
Why similar: Cute 34%, Great Soundtrack 33%, Adventure 11.3%, Family Friendly 6%, Indie 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A whimsical, musical adventure that emphasizes exploration and positive social interactions in a colorful world.
- #30 Unpacking
78% matchVery Positive93% of 40,663 reviews2021
Dev: Witch BeamPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.
Why similar: Cute 41.8%, Relaxing 33.4%, Atmospheric 6.7%, Family Friendly 5.2%, Casual 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A meditative, cozy game that focuses on the quiet, relaxing act of organizing a living space, appealing to fans of low-stress gaming.
- #31 Adorable Adventures
76% matchVery Positive93% of 858 reviews2026
Dev: Wild Sheep StudioPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Cute 24.6%, Relaxing 14.7%, Open World 12.3%, Walking Simulator 10.3%, Nature 8.7%
- #32 Animal Jam
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,594 reviews2025
Dev: WildWorks, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
In Animal Jam, you can become your favorite animal, collect amazing items, adopt adorable pets, and create a style to express the real you as you explore the beautiful 3D world of Jamaa! 2017 Google Play Awards Winner ★ Best App for Kids
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 39.9%, Cute 17.1%, Open World 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Multiplayer 7.8%
- #33 theHunter: Call of the Wild™
75% matchVery Positive89% of 202,051 reviews2017
Dev: Expansive WorldsPub: Avalanche Studios
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Discover an atmospheric hunting game like no other in this realistic, stunning open world – regularly updated in collaboration with the community. Immerse yourself in the single player campaign, or share the ultimate hunting experience with friends.
Why similar: Open World 32.1%, Multiplayer 18.1%, Relaxing 15.1%, Nature 14.8%, Walking Simulator 12.2%
- #34 Woven
77% matchVery Positive81% of 160 reviews2019
Dev: Alterego GamesPub: StickyLock Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore a woollen world where stuffed animals once lived in peace. Search for hidden secrets and customize your character with different animal shapes to solve puzzles. An epic adventure with two very unlikely heroes and a story narrated in rhyme.
Why similar: Cute 23.6%, Adventure 14.7%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Family Friendly 9.6%
- #35 Animal Shelter 2: Prologue
74% matchVery Positive83% of 410 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Welcome back to the heartwarming world of Animal Shelter 2: Prologue! Provide a loving home for every four-legged friend in need – play with them, pet them, even dress them up! Get to know them and find them a loving family. Play with your friends and manage your shelter together in co-op!
Why similar: Cute 32.1%, Multiplayer 18.3%, Family Friendly 9.8%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Adventure 7.4%
- #36 Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 489 reviews2026
Dev: To-Go GamesPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows
Begin your ranger journey in Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator. Maintain trails, assist visitors, track wildlife, rescue injured or trapped animals, and explore diverse biomes filled with varied species.
Why similar: Open World 23%, Nature 13.4%, Walking Simulator 11%, Relaxing 9.4%, Multiplayer 9.4%
- #37 Moen
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 213 reviews2024
Dev: Ambient Melancholy
Windows
Climb the mountain while you make friends. A multiplayer 3D platformer playground where you do whatever you feel like. You can climb the mountain, do activities around the Island or just chill out and meet new friends.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 30.7%, Cute 16.4%, Open World 15.6%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Relaxing 8.1%
- #38 Rabbit Meadow
74% matchVery Positive94% of 52 reviews2022
Dev: ArcRadius
Windows
🐰 Play as a rabbit and explore a beautiful meadow. Customize your rabbit's appearance, dig for toys, and interact with other animals. A lighthearted game for bunny lovers to run around and relax with nature. If you love rabbits, then this is the game for you!
Why similar: Cute 32.2%, Nature 20.4%, Relaxing 16.6%, Exploration 12.7%, Family Friendly 4.4%
- #39 Wild Terra Online
76% matchMixed60% of 1,845 reviews2017
Dev: Juvty Worlds
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Wild Terra Online is a sandbox RPG, in a completely player-controlled medieval world. You will have to survive in a forest full of predators, build a shelter and improve your crafts skills, tame animals and fight for treasures. You can become anyone and do whatever you want!
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 55.1%, Open World 22.6%, Multiplayer 7.9%, RPG 4.1%, Adventure 3.9%
- #40 Penguin Helper
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 520 reviews2024
Dev: ArtDockPub: Dreland Enterprises
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Penguin Helper is your chance to go to the South Pole, become a hero for penguins and enjoy a peaceful atmosphere
Why similar: Cute 22.6%, Open World 18.5%, Relaxing 12.6%, Nature 11.4%, Multiplayer 10.1%
- #41 Animal Shelter 2
71% matchVery Positive81% of 1,566 reviews2025
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Welcome back to the heartwarming world of Animal Shelter 2! Provide a loving home for every four-legged friend in need – play with them, pet them, even dress them up! Get to know them and find them a loving family. Play with your friends and manage your shelter together in co-op!
Why similar: Cute 30.2%, Multiplayer 15.4%, Open World 14.9%, Relaxing 10.9%, Family Friendly 7.7%
- #42 Meadowland
75% matchMixed57% of 88 reviews2014
Dev: Mårten JonssonPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Meadowland is an interactive poem. Explore a world, partake in a story.
Why similar: Cute 23.8%, Great Soundtrack 22%, Relaxing 14.8%, Exploration 11.3%, Indie 8.7%
- #43 The Faraway Land
72% matchVery Positive83% of 103 reviews2024
Dev: FireTail
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The Faraway Land is an open world survival simulator. Plunge into the relaxing atmosphere of a magical world filled with cute and dangerous creatures.
Why similar: Open World 23.2%, Cute 20.9%, Relaxing 14.3%, Multiplayer 12.6%, Exploration 8.4%
- #44 Big Walk
66% matchVery Positive95% of 25,802 reviews2026
Dev: House HousePub: Panic
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Hang out and get lost with close friends in a big world. A cooperative online walker-talker from the creators of Untitled Goose Game.
Why similar: Open World 27.6%, Relaxing 16.5%, Multiplayer 14.2%, Nature 12.8%, Exploration 9.5%
- #45 Snail Simulator
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,603 reviews2023
Dev: Mr. Snail Dev
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 81.2 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Have you ever wanted to be a snail? Now you can be! Explore the vast Snearth with snail friends! Join monthly Snail Parties! MMOS (Massive Multiplayer Online Snails)! BECOME a snail (in a simulation)!
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 34.8%, Cute 20.4%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, Relaxing 11%, Exploration 6.5%
- #46 Cloudy Valley
70% 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: Cute 25.5%, Open World 17.2%, Relaxing 13.4%, Nature 10.6%, Walking Simulator 8.7%
- #47 Animalkind
68% matchVery Positive91% of 88 reviews2026
Dev: Uncommon Games
Windows
Forage, frolic and zoomie as an intelligent, aww-dorable animal who discovers an ancient mech. Pilot the mech and use a suite of powerful tools to gather resources, shape the land, and build your ideal town alongside a growing cast of characters—solo or with up to three friends.
Why similar: Cute 28.3%, Open World 25.6%, Multiplayer 15.6%, Relaxing 15.5%, Exploration 8.2%
- #48 Squirreled Away
67% matchVery Positive94% of 1,067 reviews2025
Dev: Far SeasPub: Amplifier Studios
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Live your best squirrel life. Explore, gather, craft, and build incredible treehouses in acres of beautiful parkland. Scurry across lawns, up trees, and leap limb to limb solo, or up to four friends can play together in co-op. Endless summer days of adventure await.
Why similar: Cute 25.2%, Open World 19.2%, Relaxing 14.3%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Nature 8.2%
- #49 Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
70% matchVery Positive82% of 3,221 reviews2017
Dev: Prideful Sloth
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Unwind and enjoy the slow life in Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, a relaxing open-world adventure game. Yonder is set in the world of Gemea. A natural island paradise with eight distinct environments ranging from tropical beaches to snow-capped summits.
Why similar: Open World 33.3%, Cute 20%, Relaxing 14.9%, Exploration 9.1%, Adventure 6.5%
- #50 WolfQuest: Classic
67% matchVery Positive91% of 1,669 reviews2025
Dev: eduweb
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 25.1%, Multiplayer 25%, Exploration 14.2%, Family Friendly 13%, Co-op 8.4%
- #51 Angeldust
71% matchMixed64% of 1,433 reviews2019
Dev: Frank LucasPub: Metagaming B.V.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 40%
ADVENTURE. ANYWHERE! Explore endless magical worlds and battle fearsome creatures alongside millions of friends. Ride your own horse, bear or moa and discover the many game world wonders. Unleash your imagination by crafting beautiful buildings.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 59.4%, Open World 14.1%, Multiplayer 8.4%, RPG 4.5%, Indie 3.6%
- #52 Journey
67% matchVery Positive94% of 38,336 reviews2020
Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.
Why similar: Beautiful 25.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Relaxing 12.4%, Walking Simulator 8.5%, Atmospheric 8.4%
- #53 Farm Together
68% matchVery Positive94% of 22,105 reviews2018
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.2 hrsMean: 142.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Grow your own farm all by yourself, or cooperate with your friends in this unique, relaxing farming experience!
Why similar: Cute 29.5%, Multiplayer 28.8%, Relaxing 24.3%, Co-op 7%, Simulation 5.8%
- #54 Sphaera
72% matchMostly Negative37% of 67 reviews2018
Dev: Chilla's Art
Windows
Sphaera is a game about relaxation and exploration in a huge grass field filled with animals.
Why similar: Cute 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 16.2%, Walking Simulator 12%, Relaxing 10.9%, Adventure 10.6%
- #55 Animalia Survival
70% matchMixed63% of 3,109 reviews2021
Dev: High Brazil Studio
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 35.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Live as your favourite african animal, choose between being a carnivore, herbivore or omnivore, predator or prey. In this multiplayer ecosystem, with a realistic open world, choose to become a lion, a elephant or even a swift gazelle! But remember, the savannahs law is to survive at any cost!
Why similar: Open World 27.8%, Nature 19.6%, Walking Simulator 16.9%, Multiplayer 13.8%, Exploration 10.1%
- #56 Starshifter
69% 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: Cute 34.5%, Nature 20.9%, Adventure 10%, Relaxing 10%, Open World 8.8%
- #57 Glass Masquerade
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,062 reviews2016
Dev: Onyx Lute
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Welcome to Glass Masquerade - an artistic puzzle game inspired by Art Deco & stained glass artisans of the 20th century. You need to combine hidden glass pieces to unveil clocks and themes exhibited by various cultures of the world at the 'International Times Exhibition'
Why similar: Relaxing 30.5%, Great Soundtrack 24.8%, Beautiful 23.7% ★, Atmospheric 10.2%, Casual 5.8%
- #58 The Companion
69% 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: Cute 26.6%, Open World 24.4%, Relaxing 13.8%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Exploration 8.7%
- #59 BROKE PROTOCOL
66% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,239 reviews2024
Dev: BROKE PROTOCOL
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A fully moddable city sandbox with jobs, NPCs, apartments, garages, gangs, and more. Broke Protocol is an open-world action game focused on roleplaying and custom content. Define your goals and identity in a persistent, reactive world where you write your own story.
Why similar: Cute 34.3%, Open World 33.6%, Multiplayer 19.6%, RPG 4.4%, Indie 4.2%
