Games Like Northern Journey

Go in a quest for Dyeus in a primitive and cryptic open world ! Face mysterious assailants in intense and fast paced sword fights, and survive against a carnivorous fauna. Will you uncover the truth about Dyeus?

Why similar: Archery 22.1% ★, FPS 17.7%, Nature 12%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Shooter 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same open-world, retro-inspired FPS adventure feel with a heavy focus on exploration and unique combat encounters.

Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.

Why similar: Horror 25%, Atmospheric 21.2%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Exploration 13.2%, Linear 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly mirrors the dark, nature-focused folklore atmosphere and cinematic adventure style of the seed game.

Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices.

Why similar: Medieval 27.2%, Exploration 20.4%, First-Person 19.3%, Fantasy 13.3%, Adventure 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the surreal, retro-fantasy aesthetic and deep exploration elements found in Northern Journey.

Cast into the Great Well, unwanted by the world above. You delve the dark in search of the Old One, your last salvation. Lunacid is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler inspired by Shadow Tower and King’s Field.

Why similar: Retro 33%, First-Person 28.6%, Atmospheric 19.8%, Horror 14.4%, Singleplayer 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dreamlike, atmospheric dungeon crawler that prioritizes environmental storytelling and exploration in a strange, otherworldly setting.

Wizordum is a retro FPS that puts you in the role of a Mage on a quest to track down the source of Chaos. With a wide arsenal of spells and magic items, battle your way through the world of Terrabruma in this unique blend of classic 90s shooters and modern gaming elements.

Why similar: FPS 28.8%, Shooter 12.4%, Medieval 12.3%, Exploration 10.7%, Fantasy 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed retro shooter that balances fast-paced combat with satisfying exploration of atmospheric environments.

Zan and her orc sisters must fight to save their homeland from a demonic invasion! Immerse yourself in a sprawling underground world where the rich lore, exploration and puzzles of classic adventure games blend with the visceral combat of a 90s' shooter.

Why similar: FPS 24.7%, Retro 16.2%, Shooter 11.4%, Fantasy 11%, Atmospheric 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines retro-FPS mechanics with a rich, atmospheric fantasy world that feels both grounded and mysterious.

An immersive power fantasy simulator with tactical stealth elements set in a sewage infused garbage world

Why similar: FPS 40%, Dark Humor 19%, Shooter 14.5%, Retro 12%, First-Person 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: While more chaotic, it shares the same surreal, retro-FPS DNA and bizarre, memorable boss encounters.

Selfloss is an emotional exploration game filled with rich lore, set in a whale-worshipping, Slavic-inspired world. Embark on the journey of the healer, Kazimir, and his magical staff as he fights a mysterious Miasma in search of a ritual to cure his wounded soul.

Why similar: Medieval 21%, Action-Adventure 16%, Atmospheric 16%, Fantasy 15.9%, Exploration 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric adventure game focused on nature and emotional storytelling that matches the 'happysad' tone of the seed.

Action, mystery, and a chance for redemption await you in the gritty first-person action-adventure GRAVEN. Explore a dark fantasy world as a wrongly convicted man of faith. Battle the horrors of humanity, the wilds, and beyond using armaments, magic, and the environment.

Why similar: FPS 23%, Retro 14.9%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Shooter 11.1%, Exploration 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy FPS that leans heavily into exploration, puzzle-solving, and environmental interaction.

Play as a border collie and restore color to your human’s world in an atmospheric journey through the northern isles of Scotland. Explore land and sea, uncover hidden paths, herd animals and free wildlife to bring color back to her world, while revealing an emotional story about saying farewell.

Why similar: Nature 34.3%, Atmospheric 16.7%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, Exploration 15.6%, Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the serene, nature-focused exploration and emotional weight found in the quieter moments of Northern Journey.

A retro FPS for the ages! Once branded a HERETIC. Now YOU have been chosen as our champion! Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancient lands. If you can stand... AMID EVIL.

Why similar: FPS 25.6%, Retro 14.7%, Fantasy 13%, Shooter 12.1%, Atmospheric 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: An exceptional fantasy-themed retro shooter that captures the grand, atmospheric scale of Northern Journey's world.

Explore a secret-filled land in this 3D Action-Adventure, where every level is hidden in plain sight! Travel and fight through a vast, unmarked overworld. The next surprise is only a single search away!

Why similar: Retro 18.8%, Action-Adventure 18.8%, Fantasy 17.4%, Exploration 14.5%, Atmospheric 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a blend of nonlinear exploration and combat that feels like a modern evolution of retro-adventure design.

A retro FPS set in a faux norse-celtic fantasy world in the midst of a war with the dead. Grab an axe, get revenge.

Why similar: FPS 33.3%, Retro 18.5%, Medieval 12.1%, Shooter 12%, First-Person 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-FPS that captures the raw, old-school feel of exploration-heavy shooters.

Trapped in a dark, Victorian city consumed by an ancient curse, you must plan your survival and daring escape using nothing but stealth, an arsenal of eccentric weapons, and your wit in this haunting adventure inspired by the immersive sims and survival horror greats of the late 90s and early 2000s.

Why similar: FPS 30.6%, Retro 16%, Atmospheric 13.6%, First-Person 11.7%, Exploration 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive, atmospheric first-person game that rewards exploration and careful navigation in a dark, cohesive world.

Weird west legends meet eldritch horror in BLOOD WEST, an immersive stealth FPS. Become the Undead Gunslinger, doomed to roam the barren lands until he manages to purge their curse, freeing his soul. 3 varied scenarios, perk-based character progression, and 20+ hours of gameplay await you!

Why similar: FPS 35.5%, Retro 19.8%, Horror 13.8%, Shooter 12.2%, First-Person 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: It blends stealth, FPS mechanics, and exploration in a weird, supernatural setting that feels similarly unconventional.

Explore a hostile, living world: Uncover forgotten horrors, both man-made and supernatural, as you hunt for powerful weapons and exotic artifacts.

Why similar: FPS 28.1%, Shooter 12.5%, Horror 12.1%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Exploration 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive-sim FPS that encourages creative exploration and sandbox-style interaction.

The FPS Adventure where you're challenged to explore God Damn's World, and ultimately become the successor of Badass Heaven.

Why similar: FPS 21.7%, Retro 14.5%, Dark Humor 13.3%, Horror 10%, Shooter 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A bizarre, retro-styled FPS that embraces the same weird, high-energy boss-encounter philosophy.

Travel through an overgrown megastructure, and discover what lies beyond it. Metal Garden is a short, atmospheric singleplayer FPS game.

Why similar: FPS 35.2%, Atmospheric 17.6%, Exploration 12.4%, Shooter 11.9%, First-Person 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person atmospheric game that leans into mystery and exploration within a unique setting.

Run, climb and glide your way through a dark Nordic forest and explore its living, breathing ecosystem filled with secrets and mystical creatures. Become Fe and discover a world that you will never want to leave.

Why similar: Fantasy 36.8%, Atmospheric 25%, Action 15.3%, Adventure 9.9%, Singleplayer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, nature-centric adventure game that focuses on discovery and atmospheric world-building.

Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.

Why similar: FPS 28.9%, Retro 19.4%, Shooter 11.3%, Dark Humor 10.9%, Horror 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in retro-FPS design that maintains a consistent, eerie atmosphere throughout its varied environments.

Venture out into the dark woods where strange creatures roam, on a vision quest set in 19th century Sweden. Solve and decipher cryptic puzzles, listen for clues, and learn about mysterious folklore creatures in the built-in encyclopedia as you seek to foresee your future.

Why similar: Atmospheric 38%, Horror 36.9%, Adventure 16.6%, Singleplayer 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric, folklore-inspired adventure that shares the surreal and mysterious tone of the seed game.

Hunt squirrels, staple them to a corpse, and meet god.

Why similar: Nature 19.4%, FPS 18.1%, Dark Humor 14.8%, Horror 10.2%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A short, surreal, and nature-focused horror experience that captures the odd, unsettling charm of the seed game.

Deep within the realm of sleep, Sybil finds herself pulled to a distorted castle. Grow strong, and unlock new abilities to build up a deep movement system, fight enemies, find secrets, and free the weary soul of Castle Sansa, in this retro-inspired 3D Platformer Metroidvania.

Why similar: Exploration 32.9%, Fantasy 26.2%, Retro 24.3%, Adventure 9%, Singleplayer 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled adventure that emphasizes movement and exploration in a surreal, interconnected world.

Travel around The Great Gales to climb challenging peaks in this physics-based climbing adventure set in 1887. Meet like-minded mountaineers, unlock helpful climbing gear, and become a pioneer of mountaineering.

Why similar: Nature 23.5%, Atmospheric 16.8%, Exploration 15%, Retro 14.6%, First-Person 14.1%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based climbing game that emphasizes the beauty and difficulty of navigating harsh, mountainous terrain.

Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.

Why similar: FPS 37.7%, Retro 17.1%, Shooter 16.1%, Horror 11.6%, First-Person 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-FPS that excels at building a thick, moody atmosphere while providing tight, satisfying combat.

Hopeguard is a third-person dark fantasy game about loss and acceptance. You have been chosen to eliminate the Dragon Queen, but the confrontation will not go as expected. Journey through caves, ruins, and forests to solve environmental puzzles and fulfill your quest -but with a new perspective.

Why similar: Medieval 24.5%, Dragons 21.9% ★, Atmospheric 16.2%, Linear 13.1%, Exploration 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy adventure that prioritizes story-rich exploration and emotional resonance.

Mohrta is a nonlinear FPS adventure through the strange and otherworldly. Explore a vast selection of unique environments, slay an enormous cast of bizarre creatures, and upgrade your arsenal of multifaceted weapons.

Why similar: FPS 40.3%, Shooter 17.7%, Atmospheric 14.8%, First-Person 11.1%, Action-Adventure 5.2%

Discover some of the most charming and challenging soulslike bosses in Frogmonster, a Metroidvania FPS adventure where you explore a lively world filled with creatures, bugs, and beasts.

Why similar: FPS 23.7%, Nature 15.5%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Shooter 11.4%, Atmospheric 9.4%

White Hell is a retro-style first-person shooter set in a frost-bound Finland after the apocalypse.

Why similar: FPS 28.7%, Retro 17.8%, Dark Humor 14.3%, Shooter 13.5%, First-Person 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A shooter that captures the cold, harsh, and isolated feeling of exploring a dangerous, snowy wilderness.

You have entered a foreign land in the course of an expedition and become involved in an otherworldly mystery. Tuldenorrea is a deceptively simple world, balanced delicately between the extreme forces of a magical universe.

Why similar: Nature 18.3%, Action-Adventure 14%, Retro 11.5%, Exploration 11.4%, Fantasy 11.2%

A challenging action-adventure game. Explore a foggy abandoned island, fight knights, slugs and ghosts, and make your way to an old corrupted keep.

Why similar: Medieval 34.3%, Atmospheric 19.4%, Exploration 17.3%, Adventure 16.2%, Fantasy 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, exploration-heavy game that focuses on uncovering secrets in a dark, mysterious environment.

Painted Memories is an Action/Adventure game that you journey through using various equipment in your arsenal, such as a crossbow or a torch. You will encounter different creatures, bosses, puzzles and more!

Why similar: Adventure 21.6%, Action 21%, Action-Adventure 20.2%, Shooter 16.6%, Atmospheric 16.3%

Why You'll Like It: An indie action-adventure title that focuses on atmospheric storytelling and exploration.

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

Why similar: Nature 29.3%, Atmospheric 23.6%, Exploration 18.5%, Fantasy 14.3%, Adventure 9.4%

Explore a kingdom overrun by evil magic as you fight foes with your own magical bow in this retro inspired action-adventure platformer.

Why similar: Retro 32.5%, Fantasy 21.5%, Action-Adventure 17.6%, Adventure 12.9%, Action 9.8%

Dwarf Journey is an action roguelite platformer with randomly generated levels. Defeat enemies, level up, assemble your rune build and collect minerals to forge better equipment on an epic journey in search of immortality.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 31.7%, Adventure 21.5%, Action 15%, Fantasy 14.7%, Atmospheric 14.1%

One day, Maaya accidentally brought home an object that would soon bring misfortune to her family, especially her younger sister. Join her as she unravels the mystery behind it.

Why similar: FPS 38.1%, Action-Adventure 19.7%, Horror 16.7%, First-Person 14.5%, Adventure 8.5%

Finding the Soul Orb is a medieval fantasy game. In it, you use your crossbow both as a weapon against werewolves as well as a tool to solve puzzles.

Why similar: FPS 17.3%, Medieval 14.5%, Nature 13.1%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Exploration 9%

Their Land is an action-adventure first-person game with puzzles and an exciting story to experience. You play Jeremy, a 19 year old orphan who explores an untrodden island with his much older and more experienced friends. Will you fall victim to this fabled lands many perils?

Why similar: FPS 21.5%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Shooter 10.9%, Exploration 8.9%, First-Person 8.3%

NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.

Why similar: Dark Humor 36.2%, Atmospheric 24.6%, Exploration 21.1%, Adventure 11.9%, Singleplayer 6.2%

The rhythm of nature is in danger! You are Áilu, a young Sámi whose ordinary reindeer herding day turns into an adventure. Learn the old ways of the Noaidis, Sámi Healers. Harness the powers of the Noaidi Drum and the Familiar Spirits to fight against a disorder spreading across the land!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 32.3%, Adventure 25.2%, Exploration 24.3%, Singleplayer 10.4%, Action 7.9%

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

Why similar: Nature 52.3%, Atmospheric 20.8%, Linear 15.8%, Adventure 7%, Singleplayer 4%

A free-flow action-adventure game with varied realms to travel through. The player will have to defeat powerful bosses and take on dangerous environments in order to obtain the all-powerful elements to take back the Nith.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 26%, Adventure 15.4%, Medieval 13.3%, Action 13%, Exploration 12.4%

Become a rogue in a fantasy action adventure game filled with absurd humor. Go on a quest to kill the dragon - and realize this is only the beginning. Learn spells from a wizard and brawling from an orc. Save the kingdom, destroy a ring, fight a monstrous beaver!

Why similar: Dark Humor 23.8%, Fantasy 19.1%, Action-Adventure 19%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Exploration 11%

Forge the legend of Baba Yaga, a girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from her home. Live out the origins of the Slavic myth in this one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world.

Why similar: Archery 35.1% ★, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Dark Humor 10.4%, FPS 9.5%, Atmospheric 8.2%

Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

Why similar: Exploration 26.1%, Horror 21.3%, Atmospheric 19.6%, Retro 17.1%, Adventure 7.6%

"WELCOME TO THE PIONEER PROGRAM! As the newest recruit of Kindred Aerospace - The 4th best interstellar space exploration company - Your job is to determine if the planet ARY-26 planet is fit for humans. You may be short on equipment and experience, but you'll figure it out. Good luck!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 23.6%, Exploration 20.8%, Dark Humor 15.5%, First-Person 15.1%, Adventure 10.7%

Forgive Me Father is a dark retro horror FPS set in a comic book style world inspired by the novels of H.P. Lovecraft. As the only one left with full senses, you begin a journey in search of answers and relief. How long can you last?

Why similar: FPS 40.5%, Retro 18.9%, Shooter 15.1%, First-Person 10.2%, Atmospheric 8.2%

In Aphotic Descent, you play as a diver whose submarine crashed at the bottom of the ocean. With no other option for survival, you must make your way to a nearby underwater research facility facing terrifying creatures, all while descending deeper and deeper...

Why similar: Underwater 26.6% ★, Nature 11.7%, Horror 9.5%, Retro 9.3%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

In this story-driven adventure, you are the raven from the pages of Norse legends. Fly, explore an open world, uncover its secrets, solve puzzles, save souls, and help your family. Caw!

Why similar: Atmospheric 28.9%, Exploration 26.9%, Shooter 19.5%, Adventure 8.9%, Action 6.7%

An adventure game about a hungry fish 🐟 Dive, jump, swim and eat your way through a lush micro-world. Can you escape the polluted pond?

Why similar: Nature 30.2%, Underwater 25.4% ★, Exploration 15.4%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Adventure 8.3%

Guide Aurora through this beautiful adventure using her imagination to discover who's responsible for the fire that is ravaging her village and its surroundings.

Why similar: Atmospheric 31.7%, Nature 28.3%, Adventure 14.1%, Action 10.5%, Colorful 7.9%

Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.

Why similar: Nature 34.9%, Fantasy 21.3%, Atmospheric 19.8%, Adventure 8.8%, Colorful 5.4%

An adventure about searching for a missing hunter and meeting with alien beings! Explore wild nature, climb on a rock, lure out a boar, meet a wolf, survive in a rockfall. Heal a deer and trick a creature! Meet the Unknown and find mystery!

Why similar: Fantasy 24.7%, Exploration 21.2%, Atmospheric 20.8%, Linear 19.4%, Adventure 8.6%

Atmospheric first person adventure game focusing on immersion and exploration. Meet strange characters, discover secrets and try to unfold the mystery of the Fragmentation.

Why similar: Atmospheric 28%, Exploration 27.5%, First-Person 25.7%, Adventure 13.9%, Colorful 2.9%

Explore various dungeons, making use of various weapons and magic! Challenge the most deadly locations, make your name as an adventurer! Clear the corridors of monsters, collecting tools and weapons as you go. Watch out for booby traps!

Why similar: Medieval 22%, Dragons 21.7% ★, Fantasy 16.2%, Action 12.8%, First-Person 12.3%

A Surreal Puzzle Shooter Adventure Fueled By Madness!

Why similar: First-Person 23.9%, Exploration 23.2%, Atmospheric 21.9%, Adventure 10.1%, Colorful 7.9%

Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 31.2%, Exploration 29.2%, Adventure 19.1%, Retro 12.4%, Action 5.3%

PowerSlave Exhumed is a KEX Engine port of the classic console game perfectly blending both the PlayStation & Saturn versions

Why similar: FPS 31.8%, Shooter 14.8%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, First-Person 11.2%, Exploration 9.1%

In the year 1018, an adventurer from Samarkand drifts to Hardland. Solve a mystery by delving into the different sides of this fantasy world. Hardland is a bustling kingdom filled with secrets. A kingdom that wants you to listen.

Why similar: Fantasy 26.9%, Atmospheric 21.6%, Exploration 17.8%, Action-Adventure 17.4%, Adventure 9.9%