Games Like Meadow - A Shelter Game

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 17.2%, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Exploration 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel shares the same artistic DNA and focuses on the intense, emotional journey of motherhood in the wild.

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 22.5%, Open World 20.1%, Nature 13.4%, Walking Simulator 10.8%, Exploration 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: The original game in the series establishes the core survival and nature-based exploration mechanics found in Meadow.

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 36.4%, Adventure 13.2%, Beautiful 13.2% ★, Nature 8.3%, Indie 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This spin-off offers a more intimate, narrative-driven perspective on the Shelter world's animal life.

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: Nature 15.5%, Adventure 15.1%, Cute 13.2%, Beautiful 12.5% ★, Indie 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This entry continues the series' focus on animal family dynamics and atmospheric, nature-focused exploration.

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

Why You'll Like It: This game allows you to shift between various animal forms to explore a beautiful, ruined world at your own pace.

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

Why similar: Beautiful 25% ★, Great Soundtrack 16%, Relaxing 12.8%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Walking Simulator 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Like Meadow, this game features non-verbal multiplayer interactions and a deeply atmospheric, wordless narrative.

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 31.4%, Cute 18.1%, Open World 16%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Exploration 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at social, non-verbal exploration in a beautiful, open world that encourages players to help one another.

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 16.1%, Walking Simulator 15.5%, Relaxing 13.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Atmospheric 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A touching, animal-focused exploration game that blends a beautiful nature setting with a poignant, emotional story.

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

Why similar: Open World 34.6%, Nature 22.7%, Multiplayer 20.2%, Exploration 7.7%, Co-op 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is a highly realistic wolf life-simulation that emphasizes survival, territory, and nature exploration.

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: Relaxing 16.5%, Adventure 15.3%, Beautiful 12.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Walking Simulator 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: You play as a fox in a stunning, atmospheric landscape, focusing on exploration and environmental puzzles without any dialogue.

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 22.3%, Relaxing 13.9%, Open World 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Beautiful 8.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: This charming game captures the peaceful joy of exploring a beautiful park at your own pace.

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 20.4%, Nature 14.9%, Relaxing 14.6%, Exploration 9.3%, Multiplayer 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, relaxing exploration game where you embody a bird and fly through a serene, atmospheric landscape.

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: Open World 37.7%, Cute 29.8%, Exploration 12.2%, Adventure 9.6%, Sandbox 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: The unique soul-jumping mechanic allows you to inhabit animals and objects to traverse a vibrant, open-world archipelago.

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 30.8%, Beautiful 21.4% ★, Open World 15.2%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Exploration 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: You experience a detailed, atmospheric world from the perspective of a cat, focusing on movement and environmental discovery.

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 27.2%, Open World 14%, Exploration 13.1%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Relaxing 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, atmospheric adventure game that relies on exploration and environmental puzzles to tell its story.

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 31.8%, Open World 19.9%, Relaxing 13.5%, Nature 13.2%, Family Friendly 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A life-simulation game where you live as a cat, hunting, foraging, and interacting with other feline colonies.

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 23.7%, Adventure 14.4%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Family Friendly 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, exploration-heavy game where you control a stuffed animal in a world made entirely of fabric.

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: Open World 21.6%, Relaxing 20.5%, Nature 16.8%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Exploration 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the beauty of nature and the relaxing, atmospheric experience of controlling the wind.

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 18.1%, Family Friendly 9.3%, Exploration 9%

Why You'll Like It: A heartwarming game focused on nature conservation and observing wildlife in a beautiful Mediterranean setting.

Existential Nature Simulation

Why similar: Relaxing 35.4%, Great Soundtrack 22.1%, Beautiful 11.1% ★, Simulation 9.1%, Indie 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, experimental simulation that offers a meditative and abstract perspective on nature.

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 26.3%, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Nature 15.1%, Simulation 7.5%, Beautiful 7.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing nature simulation where you manage ecosystems and evolve new species in a sandbox environment.

Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 44.7%, Open World 26.3%, Adventure 13.6%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Colorful 3%

Why You'll Like It: You play as a sun goddess in the form of a white wolf, exploring a world inspired by Japanese folklore with a unique art style.

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 24.6%, Open World 20%, Relaxing 13.5%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Exploration 9%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, relaxing game that lets you play as an animal while building, farming, and exploring a charming world.

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: Multiplayer 25.2%, Nature 25%, Exploration 14.3%, Family Friendly 12.8%, Co-op 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: The original version of the wolf simulator provides a grounded, nature-focused experience for those interested in animal life.

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 19.1%, Beautiful 15% ★, Relaxing 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Nature 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A peaceful, non-combat exploration game where you play as a traveling artist painting the beautiful world around you.

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 32.3%, Nature 17.6%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Walking Simulator 10.7%, Exploration 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A powerful, emotional survival game where you play as the last mother fox trying to protect her cubs.

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 22.9%, Relaxing 18.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Walking Simulator 7.3%, Exploration 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A philosophical exploration game that lets you embody anything from a blade of grass to a galaxy.

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 33.3%, Cute 19%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Atmospheric 8%, Nature 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A slow-paced, relaxing simulation game focused on the quiet, meditative act of tending to a succulent garden.

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 22.9%, Great Soundtrack 20.5%, Beautiful 12.1% ★, Atmospheric 10.9%, Exploration 9%

Why You'll Like It: An underwater exploration game that emphasizes the beauty and serenity of marine life in a vibrant, atmospheric ocean.

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 36.9%, Relaxing 21.9%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Exploration 13.7%, Adventure 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A meditative, open-world exploration game that focuses on discovery and atmosphere rather than combat.

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 17.3%, Open World 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Multiplayer 7.9%

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 30.3%, Multiplayer 17.5%, Relaxing 14.9%, Nature 14.3%, Walking Simulator 11.8%

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 30.4%, Cute 16.5%, Open World 15.4%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Relaxing 8.3%

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 31.1%, Multiplayer 15.9%, Open World 11.2%, Relaxing 10.8%, Family Friendly 8.5%

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 52.4%, Open World 21.6%, Multiplayer 7.7%, Sandbox 4.4%, RPG 3.9%

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%, Multiplayer 18.4%, Family Friendly 9.7%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Adventure 7.2%

🐰 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 30.3%, Nature 19.2%, Relaxing 15.8%, Exploration 12%, Sandbox 5.7%

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 21.9%, Cute 20.1%, Relaxing 14%, Multiplayer 12.2%, Exploration 8.2%

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 32.1%, Cute 19.6%, Relaxing 14.8%, Exploration 8.9%, Adventure 6.2%

Meadowland is an interactive poem. Explore a world, partake in a story.

Why similar: Cute 24.3%, Great Soundtrack 21.4%, Relaxing 14.2%, Exploration 11.6%, Indie 9.1%

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 31.6%, Great Soundtrack 24.1%, Beautiful 22.8% ★, Atmospheric 10.6%, Casual 5.8%

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 25.6%, Open World 17%, Relaxing 13.6%, Nature 10.6%, Walking Simulator 8.7%

Choose one of the characters and start your journey. The game has many interesting things in store: building, crafting, puzzles, bosses, mystery, laughs, quests etc.

Why similar: Cute 23.1%, Open World 22%, Multiplayer 21.1%, Adventure 7.4%, Co-op 6%

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 38.5%, Relaxing 15.1%, Adventure 11.9%, Family Friendly 9.4%, Sandbox 7.3%

Begin your park ranger journey in Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator. Maintain trails, assist visitors, check permits and respond to emergencies. Explore diverse biomes and observe varied animal behaviors across a wide range of species.

Why similar: Open World 22.7%, Nature 13.5%, Walking Simulator 11%, Relaxing 9.5%, Multiplayer 9.4%

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 31.9%, Cute 18.1%, Relaxing 10%, Walking Simulator 9.5%, Multiplayer 7.7%

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 57.8%, Open World 13.7%, Multiplayer 8.3%, RPG 4.4%, Indie 3.7%

Build a world for wildlife in Planet Zoo. From the developers of Planet Coaster and Zoo Tycoon comes the ultimate zoo sim. Construct detailed habitats, manage your zoo, and meet authentic living animals who think, feel and explore the world you create around them.

Why similar: Cute 20.6%, Nature 17.2%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Open World 11.1%, Multiplayer 9.8%

Penguin Helper is your chance to go to the South Pole, become a hero for penguins and enjoy a peaceful atmosphere

Why similar: Cute 22.8%, Open World 18.4%, Relaxing 12.8%, Nature 11.5%, Multiplayer 10.1%

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 25.3%, Open World 18.9%, Relaxing 14.5%, Multiplayer 11.8%, Nature 8.2%

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 27.4%, Nature 19.7%, Walking Simulator 16.9%, Multiplayer 13.9%, Exploration 10.2%

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: Cute 26.7%, Open World 24%, Relaxing 14.1%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Exploration 8.8%

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 32.5%, Open World 31.1%, Multiplayer 18.6%, Sandbox 6%, RPG 4.1%

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: Cute 23.8%, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Nature 14.6%, Relaxing 14.2%, Exploration 9.2%

Sphaera is a game about relaxation and exploration in a huge grass field filled with animals.

Why similar: Cute 18.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Walking Simulator 11.7%, Relaxing 10.8%, Adventure 10.1%

Forage, explore, tame, and wrangle your adorable companions in this beautiful first-person, virtual-pet, adventure game!

Why similar: Cute 28.7%, Open World 15.1%, Relaxing 11.1%, Exploration 8.5%, Nature 8.1%

LIVE like a LATIN COWBOY as you EXPLORE, HELP others, and bring HARMONY between HUMANS and MYSTICAL BEINGS in a RELAXING COZY ADVENTURE.

Why similar: Relaxing 28.3%, Nature 24.3%, Family Friendly 13.4%, Exploration 11.3%, Adventure 11.1%

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: Cute 28.2%, Open World 21.4%, Relaxing 13.1%, Nature 12.9%, Exploration 7%