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The first chapter of Brutalismus. A short first person, walking simulator atmospheric exploration series.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.9%, Surreal 20.8%, Post-apocalyptic 16.3%, Exploration 10.8%, Nature 8.2%

What lies beyond The 4th Wall?

Why similar: Surreal 33.9%, Walking Simulator 31.9%, Horror 13.1%, Exploration 12.8%, Minimalist 4.2%

A VHS cassette was found showing someone playing the "Dead Apples Dare". Watch the video to the end to discover what happened. And remember: if offered pie, refuse. This is a short (20-30 minutes) walking simulator with creepy elements.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.7%, Nature 21.4%, Surreal 15%, Exploration 11.9%, Horror 10.7%

A serene first person exploration game in a surreal, organic world that reacts to your presence. Journey through a psychedelically colorful ecosystem of flourishing flora, rambling waterfalls, burgeoning mountains, glowing monoliths and graceful creatures. A 1-3 hour escape from work, anxiety and stress.

Why similar: Nature 28%, Walking Simulator 24.6%, Surreal 24.3%, Exploration 9.6%, Atmospheric 8.6%

A game in which you explore surreal and beautiful forests.

Why similar: Nature 28.5%, Walking Simulator 17.9%, Surreal 14.6%, Exploration 14.2%, Atmospheric 12.5%

Dream Voyage is an Indie Story rich Walking simulator focused on the exploration of introspective surreal levels in the dream world of a 10 years old blind child who's looking for the memories of their late mother. Dream Voyage's hudless experience will immerse you in this emotive searching.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 42%, Surreal 30.4%, Exploration 15.8%, 3D 5.5%, Atmospheric 5.3%

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 30.6%, Nature 16.3%, Exploration 12.8%, Simulation 9.1%, Cute 6.7%

Tiara is an exploration-focused narrative game where you play through a number of days (and dream through a number of nights) to uncover the story of Tiara's life.

Why similar: Surreal 29.6%, Walking Simulator 26.3%, Exploration 12.2%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Simulation 9.3%

Set off on a calm and beautiful adventure exploring a vast mystical island in search of the lost Manaliths. Walk, climb, swim, and glide through valleys, woods, caverns, and coves discovering the island's secrets as you go.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 39.5%, Surreal 34.1%, Exploration 15.9%, Atmospheric 10.4%

The Web is a first person pure walking simulator. A surreal journey. Explore an interconnected web of environments. Discover strange places and meet odd characters.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.8%, Surreal 24.8%, Nature 19.5%, Exploration 10.7%, Simulation 5.7%

Spot the anomalies. Escape the loop. Akeno’s Veil is a psychological horror game where spotting anomalies is your only escape—from the relentless demon determined to pull you back.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.7%, Surreal 20.2%, Exploration 10.8%, Anime 9.3%, Horror 9.2%

There is one rule in the game. And it needs to be broken. There is one goal. And when you attain it, you die.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.1%, Surreal 22.6%, Exploration 11.6%, Horror 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9%

You must discover the differences between what you see through the camera and with your own eyes to distinguish real floors from fake ones and escape. It is said that ghosts behave the opposite of humans, and taking the elevator is no exception.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.3%, Surreal 17.6%, Exploration 15.4%, Horror 8.3%, Atmospheric 7.3%

You awaken in an elevator. Something is terribly wrong with this apartment building. Find the scattered notes, follow the clues, and escape—before it's too late.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 37.6%, Surreal 21.3%, Exploration 15.1%, Horror 9.7%, 3D 5.2%

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 34.1%, Nature 23.6%, Exploration 18.1%, Atmospheric 7.6%, 3D 5.2%

Enter the realm of animal dreams! Experience adventures in places where humans exist only in legends. What path will you take, my friend?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.8%, Surreal 20.7%, Nature 16.2%, Exploration 12.6%, Atmospheric 10%

Last Signal is a short atmospheric adventure on an abandoned island. No monsters, just the mystery of the lighthouse. Explore the environment, find hidden caches, and send the final signal. A concise story for those who value total immersion and meditative gameplay.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.8%, Nature 26.5%, Exploration 15.6%, Simulation 7.6%, Linear 5.2%

After Dark is a horror adventure game filled with monsters, oddities, and more! Traverse a strange, other-worldly forest to rescue your sister and bring her back home! There will be many dangers along the way, can you survive?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.3%, Surreal 23.2%, Exploration 12.2%, Nature 11.4%, Female Protagonist 8.4%

Find your way out of BABBDI. A short, first person exploration experience.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31%, Surreal 28.9%, Exploration 17.5%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Horror 8.2%

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: Walking Simulator 31.7%, Nature 24.5%, Exploration 9.9%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Cute 8%

project_Structure_01 is first-person exploration game focusing on atmosphere and exploration of surreal liminal spaces that feature brutalist architecture.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.5%, Surreal 27.8%, Exploration 14.5%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Minimalist 4.8%

Step into a serene, surreal city of the old future. Explore environments shaped by the soul of Frutiger design. Slow down inside a world built to be remembered.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 37.8%, Nature 17.4%, Surreal 16.2%, Exploration 13.9%, 3D 5.5%

The Old City: Leviathan is an experiment in first person exploration that focuses entirely on story. All that exists is you and the world. Set in a decaying city from a civilization long past, The Old City: Leviathan puts the player in the shoes of a sewer dwelling isolationist.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 44.6%, Surreal 21%, Exploration 16.6%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Horror 3.5%

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Why similar: Surreal 24%, Walking Simulator 23.7%, Nature 20.2%, Exploration 11.2%, Atmospheric 6.4%

A short first-person horror game where you wander through an eerie forest using the dials of a microwave.

Why similar: Surreal 28.6%, Walking Simulator 16.9%, Nature 16.8%, Exploration 10.9%, Horror 10.1%

Alice In Pumpkinland is a third person over-the-shoulder-camera comedy horror game.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.1%, Surreal 16.5%, Exploration 15.8%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Third Person 6.9%

17 Horror rooms simulating common phobias. Are you afraid of spiders, cockroaches, snakes, heights, fire, being buried alive? Enter the black doors and conquer your fears!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 32.3%, Surreal 23.7%, Exploration 14.6%, Horror 9%, Linear 5.8%

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 25%, Nature 19.5%, Post-apocalyptic 14.3%, Exploration 13.4%, Female Protagonist 8.5%

Was it Worth it? is a first person story driven walking simulator. You play as Subject 105 and you do as you're told. DO NOT explore. DO NOT get tempted to stray from the path. DO build your new reality and enjoy your new life on earth.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.1%, Surreal 23.3%, Exploration 12.6%, Nature 10.8%, Post-apocalyptic 7.3%

A short walking simulator about a quiet cow, a forgotten chapel, and golden bells. Less than 10 minutes. No enemies. Just peace and hooves, and walking.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 39%, Exploration 19.2%, Nature 12.7%, Third Person 10.3%, Atmospheric 6%

Even if you don't have wings, you can still climb.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.9%, Surreal 16.3%, Exploration 14.9%, Post-apocalyptic 11.9%, Nature 7.5%

Step inside picture frames, films, and other imagery that connect a variety of dreamscapes in this surreal first-person exploration game.

Why similar: Surreal 34.9%, Walking Simulator 33.7%, Exploration 18.2%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Indie 1.6%

You're stranded at a cathedral-like train station in the near future, searching for a ticket out of town. Explore the secret passageways, interact with strangers, dig for records, and get hypnotized by the soundtrack – a batch of original music courtesy of the band, Archie Pelago.

Why similar: Surreal 44.3%, Walking Simulator 36.1%, Horror 6.2%, Exploration 5.7%, Atmospheric 5.6%

Loverowind is a very short experience about the wind of spring.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 39.9%, Exploration 14.8%, Surreal 12.9%, Nature 12.6%, Atmospheric 7%

Matthew: Last Journey - is a 3D indie adventure exploration game made in a low poly style.You will explore different locations and learn the story about the boy and his family. You will have a fascinating journey through picturesque places and try to find all the memorable objects.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 39.6%, Nature 16.5%, Exploration 16%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Third Person 7.9%

Dreamscape Abyss is a game where you explore the ever-changing and surreal worlds inside of your dreams. Collect items to help you discover even more obscure areas as you delve deeper into your dream world.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.6%, Surreal 24.3%, Exploration 13.2%, Post-apocalyptic 10.2%, Cute 7.3%

A restless spirit twists the town around you. Luna Anomaly is a psychological horror game where only those who spot the anomalies can escape.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.9%, Surreal 19.5%, Exploration 10.3%, Horror 9.7%, Anime 8.6%

Immerse yourself in the obscure and mysterious autumnal forest, where every wrong step could be your last. As you travel uncover the dark story behind this place, where beauty and danger have become as one.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.9%, Surreal 22.4%, Nature 21.1%, Exploration 10.8%, Atmospheric 8.5%

TAMAGORUDO - Floor 0 - is an atmospheric psychological horror game. You will find yourself stuck in a parallel floor of the Backrooms, trying to break out of the loop of a chicken-or-the-egg paradox. Will you find the answer to this endless question ?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.1%, Surreal 26.7%, Exploration 14.6%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Linear 5.9%

A short piece of horror fiction about honey and lies; entomology and etymology; murky secrets and stark realities. Find out what happened to the moths.

Why similar: Surreal 32.2%, Walking Simulator 30.9%, Horror 12.1%, Exploration 7.8%, Atmospheric 6.4%

Embark on an action-adventure in YARETA. As an investigator from the World Library, use your Skybound Rope to soar above open-world landscapes. Solve ancient puzzles, encounter mysterious creatures, and uncover the hidden secrets of a ruined fantasy world.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.4%, Nature 16.4%, Exploration 14.5%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Anime 7.5%

A cinematic horror experience based on exploration.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 41.2%, Surreal 17.8%, Exploration 15.6%, Horror 10.3%, Atmospheric 9%

Paperbark is a charming game that tells a beautiful short story of a wombat, the bush and a very hot Australian Summer.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.5%, Nature 24.6%, Surreal 17.3%, Cute 6.6%, Atmospheric 6.3%

This game is about reliving mysterious tales surrounding the haunted location, 'Lantern House.'

Why similar: Walking Simulator 57.6%, Exploration 19.5%, Atmospheric 15.5%, 3D 6%, Indie 1.4%

Do you like rocks? Come to Rocky Park to discover and collect as many as you can! Explore a cozy natural park at your own pace, meet its inhabitants, and let yourself be surprised by the little secrets hidden around every corner.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 39.6%, Exploration 19.6%, Nature 15%, Cute 9.4%, Atmospheric 6.4%

Timore Narhelma is a surreal experience about human mind and horrors within.

Why similar: Surreal 23.7%, Walking Simulator 22.7%, Post-apocalyptic 14.2%, Exploration 10%, Horror 7.9%

You’re trapped in a repeating basement corridor. Watch closely: objects shift, signs change, and something is always slightly wrong. Detect anomalies, choose wisely, and survive the darkness. Miss a detail and the loop pulls you back.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.1%, Surreal 34.8%, Horror 14.7%, Female Protagonist 6.4%, 3D 3.5%

Experience the majestic Jungfrau summit in this short walking simulator.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 34.3%, Nature 15.8%, Exploration 14%, Simulation 10%, Third Person 7.6%

Christmas Nightmare is an atmospheric horror game about New Year's Eve.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 32%, Surreal 20.2%, Exploration 13.4%, Simulation 9.1%, Atmospheric 7.2%

DIRUS Software's lost 1999 cult-classic is back! Explore its confusing and stygian world for yourself in this newly remastered edition, and uncover the mystery of its warped labyrinths and crossroads. Find hidden secrets unknown even to the original developers.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.7%, Surreal 23.3%, Exploration 14.8%, Horror 9.9%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Back To Home is a cozy third-person cat adventure game where you explore stunning worlds and solve puzzles. Uncover the captivating story of a cat’s past as you embark on this heartfelt journey

Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.1%, Nature 20%, Exploration 14.9%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Third Person 8%

Explore, Listen and Observe. LIMINAL WATERS is a liminal space exploration game. Discover a large facility with diverse rooms and themes and be enchanted by the radiant beauty of Unreal Engine 5.6. Relaxation, anxiety, confusion or familiarity? The mysterious Poolrooms are waiting for you.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 43.3%, Surreal 31.6%, Horror 11.6%, Atmospheric 7.4%, Simulation 5%

A third-person exploration game placed inside of an eye-catching stylized forest. Players control a stunning wolf who was born without a pack and is trying to find a place where he fits in. Along the way, players encounter other animals and secrets which will lead you to uncover your true self.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 36%, Exploration 16.8%, Nature 15%, Third Person 7.2%, Atmospheric 6.9%

Melancholia Maze is a brief atmospheric horror adventure in a twisted version of home. Complete everyday tasks while avoiding lurking demons, collect clues to piece together a lifeline, and find your way out of the darkness. Escape is just a call away.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 35.6%, Surreal 22.1%, Exploration 17.4%, Horror 8%, 3D 5.5%

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.6%, Nature 19.1%, Exploration 14.5%, Female Protagonist 10%, Atmospheric 8.4%

You are trapped in the new company by Lao Liu, and you need to carefully observe whether there are any abnormalities every day, make the right choice within the limited time, and break the cycle.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.2%, Surreal 20%, Exploration 17.3%, Horror 7.7%, Simulation 7.7%

Embark on a procedural liminal journey filled with eerie, unfriendly faces. Walk, explore, and descend to the first floor to escape. No monsters will chase you, but they can watch and appear when you aren't looking. This can evoke a fear of an endless labyrinth and create a sense of anxiety.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31%, Surreal 27.4%, Exploration 11.4%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Simulation 6.5%

A game for the ones we lost on the way. Memento Mori is a surreal walking simulator that combines a minimalistic art style and a show don't tell story, focused on dealing with loss.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 39.3%, Surreal 34.4%, Linear 7.8%, Minimalist 6.8%, Atmospheric 6.6%

It's you, in room, with a big switch on the wall. What more could you ask for in groundbreaking, forward reaching, out-of-this-world game design? Nothing. This is the peak of gaming.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.3%, Surreal 35.1%, Simulation 7.5%, Linear 5.5%, Atmospheric 5.2%

You can go left or right, but remember, a mistake will cost you your life…

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.6%, Surreal 24.5%, Exploration 13.2%, Horror 10.4%, Simulation 6.6%