- #1 The Cold Forest
97% matchMixed50% of 40 reviews2022
Dev: RealGames DevPub: My Way Games
Windows
The Cold Forest is a hardcore survival walking simulator game. You have a goal, and it's important, but can you achieve it?
Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.3%, Nature 15.4%, Simulation 15.3%, Survival 11.9%, Exploration 11.1%
- #2 The Shattered Mind of Lucas Hayes
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ilyandily
Windows
A first-person walking simulator focused on atmosphere and introspection, where players explore surreal spaces, discover memories, and move at their own pace through a calm, dreamlike experience.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 35.9%, Simulation 13%, Exploration 12.3%, First-Person 11.2%, Atmospheric 8.3%
- #3 Last Signal
96% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Nexora
Windows
Last Signal is an atmospheric indie survival game set in a world of silence. Explore an abandoned island, navigate the interfaces of old computers, and unravel the mystery of the lighthouse in a short but profound one-evening adventure.
Why similar: Nature 25.5%, Walking Simulator 23%, Exploration 12.4%, Linear 11.2%, First-Person 7.9%
- #4 The Alpine Express
95% matchVery Positive88% of 86 reviews2023
Dev: NeoLee
Windows
Experience the majestic Jungfrau summit in this short walking simulator.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.6%, Nature 16.6%, Simulation 12.3%, Exploration 12%, First-Person 9%
- #5 TRAIN 9
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: SHALDMI
Windows
Find the anomalies aboard an old commuter train and escape.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 32.7%, Exploration 17.6%, Simulation 13.6%, Linear 11.6%, First-Person 10.8%
- #6 Eidolon
94% matchMixed61% of 438 reviews2014
Dev: Kevin MaxonPub: Ice Water Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Narrative exploration game located in a massive, post-human Western Washington. Navigate an open world that has been reclaimed by nature. Use journals, letters, zines, and other documents to learn the interconnected stories of the people who lived here once.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.8%, Survival 23.1%, Exploration 16.7%, Nature 15%, Atmospheric 5.8%
- #7 Unsettled
93% matchMixed53% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: Field of View CE
Windows
Unsettled is a short single-player first-person adventure game. Experience the most exciting journey of your life against the background of the beautiful landscapes of the northern mountains.
Why similar: Nature 25.7%, Walking Simulator 22.2%, Linear 13.3%, Survival 9.3%, First-Person 8.4%
- #8 Liminull
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TAPED
Windows
Liminull is an atmospheric journey through liminal spaces. Explore, find secrets, solve puzzles, and interact with the world if you want - or simply keep moving forward, toward a place where everything feels so familiar, yet long forgotten.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 32.8%, Exploration 17.6%, Simulation 13.6%, Linear 11.8%, First-Person 10.9%
- #9 Red Passport: Deported
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Stop-TussiN
Windows
A sequel to the adventure game Red Passport. After being deported from Japan, the hero faces a long journey home to Moscow. With no money or documents, you must hitchhike, ride freight trains, work odd jobs, and solve local problems to survive the road.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.2%, Nature 17.5%, Linear 17.3%, Exploration 12.2%, Adventure 7.1%
- #10 Aquarium Anomaly
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Chunky Cats Games
Windows
Welcome to the Shark Tunnel. Please remain on the walkway and do not tap the glass. Irregularities have been reported. If you observe one, exit the way you came. If you do not, continue forward.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.5%, Exploration 16.8%, Linear 14.2%, Simulation 11.9%, First-Person 11.4%
- #11 Space Between
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Edelweiss Studios
Windows
What happens when you’re trapped between life and death? A journey through the darkest parts of yourself, and the choice to fight for what you want most.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.1%, Simulation 20%, Exploration 13.3%, Linear 10.6%, First-Person 10%
- #12 Plantiquarian
89% matchPositive85% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Six Goblins
Windows
Plantiquarian is a First-Person 3D Exploration and Puzzle Game, in which you can collect a myriad of mysterious and magical plants - each with their own quirks and abilities! Consult your trusty Encyclopedia to first find, and then figure out how to uproot each specimen.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.2%, Nature 28.4%, Exploration 17.9%, 3D 8%, First-Person 7.3%
- #13 Bird Watch: Central Park
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CelleC Games
Windows
Bird Watch Central Park is an Ornithology Simulator where you traverse New York City’s central park in search of various bird species to fill your log. Take in the breathtaking scenery of Central Park and keep your eyes peeled for various bird species as you fully immerse yourself in Bird Watching.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.5%, Simulation 20%, Nature 13.4%, Exploration 13.1%, Linear 8.4%
- #14 Obey the Rules: Forest
88% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: うさうさはっぴーげーむず
Windows
An endless path lies ahead. Break the rules, and it will never end. Observe, deduce, and make the right choices to find your way out.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.9%, Nature 32%, 3D 10.1%, Simulation 8.5%, First-Person 7.1%
- #15 Hush Wood
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Trellcko
Windows
HushWood is an atmospheric first-person adventure set in a mysterious forest where night never ends. Follow the light, listen to the sounds around you, use your notebook for clues, and help those who live in the forest as you search for a way home—before you forget why you wanted to leave.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.7%, Exploration 17.4%, Nature 13%, Linear 11.7%, First-Person 10.3%
- #16 No Path Forward
86% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: keyboard
Windows
Stressed out from life, you decide to take an impromptu weekend hike through the mountains. As you go on your way, it seems like the stresses of life followed you into the woods. Once you get to the trailer home for the night, you should feel a bit better.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 36.2%, Nature 17.6%, Linear 15.3%, First-Person 12.7%, 3D 9.5%
- #17 The Promise Tree of Alden
86% matchPositive93% of 29 reviews2026
Dev: Tonguç Bodur
Windows
The Promise Tree of Alden is a short, atmospheric narrative experience about remorse, memory, and the silence of a forest once alive.
Why similar: Nature 29%, Walking Simulator 25.4%, Exploration 15.2%, Linear 10.7%, First-Person 6.7%
- #18 Albatroz
85% matchMixed69% 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 26.7%, Walking Simulator 22.3%, Survival 21.4%, Exploration 14.4%, Simulation 8.9%
- #19 Cutting Grass with Nail Clippers the game
84% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Rotwallington Games
Windows
A walking and exploration simulator for cutting grass with nail clippers. You cut grass with nail clippers, grow the grass, sell the grass, and buy upgrades for your clippers to cut even more grass. Cut grass at your own pace, no rush.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.6%, Simulation 17.8%, Nature 13.5%, Exploration 12.9%, First-Person 7.1%
- #20 Forager's Finds
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Grow Now!
Windows
Go foraging in a vast forest. Strap on your utility belt and head out to explore, photograph, journal, and pick your finds. Sell them at Forager’s Finds to unlock perks and upgrades. A relaxed mushroom picker simulator with many species to discover and document — if you take the time to look.
Why similar: Nature 28.7%, Walking Simulator 25%, Exploration 15.2%, Simulation 10.4%, First-Person 7.5%
- #21 Unmixable Syrup
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: asobinukuPub: Waku Waku Games
Windows
I wolf down a cold, lonely meal. Work's wearing me down, and money's shaky. The syrup I pour into my cold coffee never mixes, no matter how much I stir. So I figure I'll just wander around in my dreams.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 45.3%, Exploration 18.4%, First-Person 12.9%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Adventure 6.3%
- #22 Camping Vlog Simulator 2024
82% matchMixed67% of 46 reviews2024
Dev: Fluxinate StudioPub: Tayfun Tuna
Windows
Witness breathtaking sunsets and pitch your tent under starry skies. Record your camping adventures and share them with the world!
Why similar: Nature 30%, Walking Simulator 23.9%, First-Person 12.5%, Exploration 11.8%, Simulation 11.6%
- #23 A Mountain Called Hope
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hairy Beast
Windows · Mac
Explore a hauntingly abandoned late 1800s mountain coal mining town afflicted by a violent winter storm.
Why similar: Nature 34.5%, Walking Simulator 24.7%, Exploration 12.5%, Linear 8.6%, First-Person 7.4%
- #24 Yellow
81% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: SolitaryStudios
Windows
YELLOW is a liminal survival horror game. As a M.E.G. inspector in hazmat gear, explore unstable Backrooms zones to document "Undocumented" entities. With zero data available, you must study these lethal threats, uncover their origins, and solve the mystery of why new levels are appearing.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.9%, Simulation 17.6%, Exploration 13.2%, Survival 10.5%, First-Person 9.6%
- #25 Transit Loop
81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: HassaanAsif
Windows
Escape from an anomalous looping subway by determining the correct exit.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.5%, Simulation 18.1%, Exploration 17.5%, First-Person 12.1%, 3D 9.5%
- #26 Chestnut Grove
80% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Philip Drobar
Windows · Mac
How do you go about your life when self-isolation has become the new normal? CHESTNUT GROVE is based on my personal experience of quarantine and features 100% real documents and notices.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.9%, Exploration 16.8%, Linear 12.4%, First-Person 11.7%, Adventure 9.2%
- #27 7Groves
79% matchMixed67% of 59 reviews2024
Dev: RainySundayAfternoon
Windows · Mac · Linux
A game in which you explore surreal and beautiful forests.
Why similar: Nature 36.7%, Walking Simulator 17.6%, Exploration 15%, Atmospheric 10.4%, 3D 6.4%
- #28 Mushroom Hunter World
78% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Poroshin Develop
Windows
Go to the forest to collect as many mushrooms as possible! Will you be able to fill your basket to the brim? Develop your attentiveness, explore new places and discover new types of mushrooms.
Why similar: Nature 30.2%, Walking Simulator 22.2%, Simulation 19.1%, First-Person 11.8%, Exploration 6%
- #29 Aery - Flow of Time
78% matchPositive91% of 31 reviews2023
Dev: EpiXR Games UG
Windows
Enjoy a combat-free journey through colorful worlds! Lean back and enjoy the scenery as a little bird in search for a cure in different eras of timw! A great game for relaxing and calming down after an exhausting day.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 30%, Nature 21%, Simulation 13.7%, Exploration 13.5%, Linear 8.2%
- #30 Before Nightfall: Summertime
79% matchMixed67% of 36 reviews2020
Dev: Pickle Drugs
Windows
In this game you will walk through a beautiful summer forest in search for firewood
Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.5%, Nature 22.4%, Survival 19.1%, Exploration 11.2%, Simulation 10%
- #31 Forest of Lost Wanderers
77% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Unexpected Twist
Windows
Discover the wonders of nature! Explore diverse landscapes, observe thriving ecosystems, and interact with a dynamic, living environment. Find the rarest mushrooms and enjoy an unforgettable experience.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.7%, Simulation 18.3%, Nature 13%, Exploration 12.8%, First-Person 7.7%
- #32 When the Embers Wake
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Llamaplay
Windows
When the Embers Wake is a third person narrative adventure about Emmie and the relationship with her mother. You play as a red panda as their story unfolds, raising awareness of the urgent and very real threats facing wildlife today.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.2%, Nature 27.1%, Survival 16.6%, Exploration 8.5%, Atmospheric 6.5%
- #33 Walk Home
75% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2026
Dev: PauraGames
Windows
Walk Home is a short psychological horror game that puts you in the shoes of a young teenage girl, experiencing deeply unsettling circumstances as she navigates an eerie dirt trail back to her rural home late at night.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 35.8%, Exploration 18.9%, Linear 12.9%, First-Person 12.8%, 3D 8.2%
- #34 Lumenal: A Photo Break
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Birich Studio
Windows
Lumenal is a relaxing photography game. Take photos for assignments across different locations — cats, dogs, people, storefronts. As you progress, new sites, new shooting techniques, and better cameras unlock. And three unique missions are waiting for you along the way.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.5%, Nature 22%, Simulation 18.5%, Exploration 12.4%, 3D 6.8%
- #35 World Xplore
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MeowSpark
Windows
Envision the real world in VR
Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.6%, Nature 23.4%, Simulation 12.9%, Exploration 9.5%, First-Person 9%
- #36 Eve of Cultivation
74% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Devi Metric LLC
Windows
Waking up alone on an deserted island, Keiko must discover the fate of her missing brother, find food to survive, and confront a warped force of nature who seeks to subsume her.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.6%, Nature 18.3%, Exploration 14.6%, Survival 11.9%, 3D 8%
- #37 O.M.N.I.S.: Overnight Train
74% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: NOIR1987
Windows
You are aboard an endless train. Find anomalies, report them, and move on. But be careful—missing just one may cost you the loop.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.5%, Exploration 22%, 3D 10.4%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Simulation 8.7%
- #38 MITNAL
72% matchNo user reviews84% of 50 reviews2026
Dev: MixoNat
Windows
Play as Emily, drawn to a remote Mayan ruin after her brother insists it’s safe, amazing and beautiful. Explore an ancient Mayan site spanning jungle, temple, and catacombs as it becomes clear that he didn’t understand what he uncovered.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 32%, Simulation 21.2%, Exploration 12.8%, First-Person 8.2%, Adventure 7.1%
- #39 Obscurum
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dark Side Entertainment
Windows
Are you afraid of the sea and other waters? Overcome your fear of the dark and deep water in this simulator. No one will stand by your side on the open sea. Go into the water and try to survive.
Why similar: Nature 24.8%, Walking Simulator 19.8%, Survival 16.3%, Exploration 11.4%, Linear 6.8%
- #40 Into The Wilderness
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Get Lost Game Studio
Windows
Into the Wilderness is a quiet, atmospheric survival experience where every trail tells a story. Scavenge, craft, and endure as you navigate hunger, thirst, and exhaustion. Restore broken shelters, uncover forgotten lore, and find solace in the silence.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.3%, Nature 19.8%, Exploration 15.5%, Survival 13.1%, First-Person 10.7%
- #41 Spores of Fortune
72% matchPositive87% of 45 reviews2025
Dev: Anna-Lena JacobsPub: Hochschule Darmstadt
Windows
Learn about REAL mushrooms and how to identify them, in this cozy mushroom picking Sim! Also manage your shop and sell them to the local folk.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.9%, Simulation 20.2%, Nature 17.7%, Exploration 14.1%, First-Person 7.6%
- #42 Camellia VR
75% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: MAMMOSSIX Co., Ltd.
Windows
'Camelia VR' is a VR content where you can take a walk in the Jeju Dongbaek dongsan to the Meonmulkkak. You can take a walk there with a virtual guide and listen to the explanation of nature and cultural relics. And you can meet other users and talk with them in the Meonmulkkak.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 35%, Nature 31.4%, Simulation 22.8%, 3D 8.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #43 Fee Payment & Cigarettes
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: wanmeibd
Windows
Fee Payment & Cigarettes is a first-person psychological horror anomaly-spotting game. Enter a hospital in first-person, finish all payment checklists. Spot anomalies, then head to the payment counter or retreat to the smoking area to calm down.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 35.2%, Exploration 20.4%, Simulation 15.1%, First-Person 11.5%, 3D 9%
- #44 Red Panda: The Quiet Path
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: Uberbax-Gaming
Windows
A peaceful third-person adventure where you play as a red panda. Climb trees, roll into a ball, swim, knock down objects, and even fly with a balloon! No combat, no rush — just the forest, atmosphere, and full immersion in nature.
Why similar: Nature 31.1%, Walking Simulator 30.7%, Exploration 10.4%, Simulation 10.3%, Atmospheric 6.6%
- #45 Wakamarina Valley, New Zealand
73% matchVery Positive81% of 108 reviews2020
Dev: Matt Newell
Windows
A short exploration/photography experience set in the idyllic forested landscape of the Wakamarina Valley, located near Queen Charlotte Sound on New Zealand's South Island. Playable in both VR and Desktop modes.
Why similar: Nature 30.7%, Walking Simulator 30.4%, Exploration 15%, Simulation 10.2%, Atmospheric 8.2%
- #46 Altitude's Toll
71% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: corrox
Windows
Altitude's Toll is a short walking simulator mystery set in Himalayas. Deliver packages as sherpa and uncover possibly the biggest Himalayan secret in history.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.7%, Nature 26.4%, Exploration 12.7%, Linear 10%, First-Person 8.7%
- #47 Garden Snap
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Petru
Windows
A relaxing game where you can remove alien plants to restore the forest. No quests or enemies, just relaxing. You can also change the weather if you prefer rain. Alternatively, you can also just walk around in nature in a peaceful forest.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.7%, Nature 21.2%, Simulation 20.8%, Exploration 14.6%, First-Person 9.1%
- #48 Qualial Nature
69% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: おこさまランチ
Windows
『Qualial Nature』 is a gentle exploration experience where you purify the forest while connecting with nature. Players visit the forest and encounter Anima of land, sea, and sky. Borrowing the power of the Anima, solve nature's troubles one by one and gradually guide the forest back to its true form.
Why similar: Nature 40.9%, Walking Simulator 22.5%, Simulation 18%, Exploration 9.1%, 3D 7.5%
- #49 Missing
70% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: 4lac
Windows
Dear user, 96% of your data volume has been used up. you now surf at reduced speed. To continue surfing at full speed, you can expand the data volume on our site.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.3%, Simulation 18.9%, Nature 17.1%, First-Person 10.4%, 3D 8%
- #50 Eternal Trails
70% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Grow Now!
Windows
Eternal Trails is a 'work background' exploration-lite game. Exploration without the effort. A small windowed game, it's a perfect work companion. Take the reins or let your horse automatically explore incredible vistas across multiple biomes, all you need to do is watch whilst you work.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.6%, Nature 14.3%, Exploration 13.7%, Simulation 12.4%, First-Person 9.4%
- #51 DOORS : Haunted Tales of Lantern House
69% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Gattorocco
Windows
This game is about reliving mysterious tales surrounding the haunted location, 'Lantern House.'
Why similar: Walking Simulator 52.9%, Exploration 19.3%, Atmospheric 12.1%, 3D 9.3%, Adventure 5.3%
- #52 Veil of Mist
67% matchMixed59% of 44 reviews2026
Dev: Ember Wing Games
Windows
Life ends… but the story doesn’t. After death, you find yourself in a strange, distorted place where normal logic no longer applies. Explore, hide, solve puzzles, and try to figure out exactly where you’ve ended up.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.5%, Nature 18.8%, Survival 14.5%, Exploration 10.7%, Simulation 9.5%
- #53 Disposition
69% match9 user reviews60% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Astro Hound
Windows · Mac
Disposition is an escape-room-inspired game about strategic memory placement. You go through a sequence of engaging tasks where you must detect anomalies and observe details, all while being timed.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 39.2%, Simulation 18.6%, Exploration 12.4%, Linear 8.6%, First-Person 7.8%
- #54 Miska
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Umbrella Party Studios
Windows
MISKA is a narrative-driven adventure game with a strong focus on Australian flora and fauna. Rekindle your connection to family and nature through acts of restoration.
Why similar: Nature 29.4%, Walking Simulator 24%, Simulation 12.7%, Exploration 10.6%, Atmospheric 6.7%
- #55 The Memory Machine
68% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Creature Games
Windows · Linux
In this interactive story set in a world where memories are a source of energy, Arthur must help the townspeople reclaim their past. Along the way he will befriend talking vegetables, explore a magical forest, and uncover the town’s mysterious history.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.9%, Nature 31.6%, Exploration 16.7%, Linear 7.3%, Atmospheric 5.4%
- #56 Journey to the End
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: NecroCatic Games
Windows
You lead Stigandr, a determined explorer, through a wintery landscape. Despite having no ability to seek refuge, the game unfolds into a harrowing battle against chilling elements. Witness Stigandr's death to the unyielding cold, leaving players to marvel at the beauty and brutality of nature.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.8%, Nature 21.8%, Simulation 19.6%, Exploration 13.8%, Atmospheric 7.2%
- #57 Red Passport: Ticket to Russia
65% matchNo user reviews83% of 127 reviews2026
Dev: Stop-TussiN
Windows
Embark on a thrilling journey across Russia! From a cozy apartment to the airport, fly to a new city, and ride a train to Vladivostok. Explore, solve puzzles, and uncover secrets along the way!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 32.6%, Nature 17.8%, Exploration 13.3%, First-Person 8.6%, 3D 7.3%
- #58 My Day Challenge
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: MindlessFinn
Windows
A short, atmospheric horror experience about daily life.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.4%, Exploration 18.3%, Linear 14.1%, First-Person 11.9%, Atmospheric 9.7%
- #59 Aotai Traverse: Survival Simulator
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yinyu Studio
Windows
A cyber-hike simulation of the Ao-Tai Trail: surviving only means the mountain chose to let you go.
Why similar: Survival 27.6%, Walking Simulator 24.8%, Simulation 22.1%, Exploration 7.7%, 3D 6.4%
- #60 The Charity Shop
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Figglewatts
Windows · Linux
The Charity Shop is an atmospheric, surreal, first-person puzzle game where you use your camera to capture the essence of a life lived. To this end, you have been delivered to The Charity Shop, the place where people donate unwanted belongings—each carrying an imprint of the time they once shared.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 36.7%, Exploration 18.4%, Linear 12.3%, First-Person 11.4%, Atmospheric 9%