Games Like Owl Watch

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Nature 30.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Adventure 12.8%, Exploration 11.7%, Indie 10%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the short, nature-focused exploration and cozy atmosphere found in Owl Watch.

A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.

Why similar: Adventure 20.1%, Third Person 19.6%, Exploration 16.3%, Action 15.6%, Indie 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a similar third-person perspective and a focus on traversing beautiful, mysterious landscapes.

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 26.7%, Adventure 19.3%, Exploration 14.1%, Fantasy 9.1%, Colorful 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a stunning, atmospheric world filled with exploration and environmental puzzles that mirror the tone of Owl Watch.

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: Nature 43.5%, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Third Person 11.1%, Exploration 9.6%, Action 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Playing as an animal to explore a vast, beautiful world provides a similar nature-centric experience.

Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.

Why similar: Nature 20%, Adventure 19.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Exploration 13.6%, Indie 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: The focus on flight and exploration in a vibrant, open world makes it a strong companion to the exploration mechanics of Owl Watch.

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.5%, Adventure 19.2%, Walking Simulator 17.4%, Indie 13.4%, Exploration 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: As a definitive short-form atmospheric adventure, it shares the same sense of wonder and environmental storytelling.

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: Adventure 48.8%, Exploration 41.3%, Singleplayer 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its emphasis on discovery and a unique, colorful art style aligns perfectly with the exploration-heavy nature of the seed game.

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 41.9%, Casual 14.6%, Walking Simulator 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Indie 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its surreal, ever-changing environment creates a meditative exploration experience similar to the biomes in Owl Watch.

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: Nature 51.1%, Casual 13.5%, Adventure 11.5%, Exploration 9.2%, Indie 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on exploring a beautiful island and interacting with nature, matching the wholesome vibe of Owl Watch.

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: Adventure 26.6%, Casual 18.4%, Indie 18.4%, Walking Simulator 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: You explore a breathtaking landscape as a fox, emphasizing the same third-person, nature-based exploration.

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: Nature 36.5%, Adventure 12.4%, Casual 12%, Third Person 10.6%, Exploration 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: The colorful, fantasy-inspired world and focus on nurturing nature make it a great thematic match.

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: Great Soundtrack 29.6%, Exploration 14.1%, Adventure 13.3%, Casual 9.8%, Indie 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a short, highly atmospheric exploration experience that prioritizes visual beauty and tranquility.

Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.1%, Adventure 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Exploration 11.6%, Indie 8%

Why You'll Like It: While more narrative-driven, it excels at capturing the feeling of exploring a vast, beautiful wilderness.

Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!

Why similar: Casual 31%, Adventure 18.2%, Colorful 17.1%, Indie 17.1%, Third Person 14%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a lighthearted, third-person exploration experience that feels very similar in spirit to the seed game.

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: Nature 22.3%, Walking Simulator 16.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Adventure 11.9%, Exploration 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This emotional, nature-focused adventure shares the same indie, atmospheric exploration roots.

Be Flint, who is doing his best to keep his grandma's park up and running and make it a place for the campers to enjoy. Learn the camper's wishes and build whatever their hearts desire to attract even more quirky characters and look forward to whimsical conversations and quests.

Why similar: Nature 42.5%, Adventure 11.5%, Casual 11.1%, Exploration 9.3%, Third Person 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, short-form exploration game that encourages players to wander through nature at their own pace.

A calm and atmospheric "walking'n'watching simulator" about the beauty of nature. Use your gaze and attention in diverse gameplay experiences: Connect the stars, watch the grass grow, fly with the birds and remember many more of the wonders surrounding us each day.

Why similar: Nature 58.9%, Adventure 13.9%, Casual 13.2%, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a relaxing, short-form adventure experience that prioritizes nature and atmosphere above all else.

In Drizzlepath you are set on a journey to the top of the Mountain of Fire. It aims to be an atmospheric, relaxed and enigmatic experience. Downloadable soundtrack included.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24%, Walking Simulator 22.1%, Casual 14.8%, Adventure 14.2%, Indie 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A pure walking simulator that focuses entirely on the atmospheric experience of traversing a natural landscape.

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: Adventure 27.3%, Exploration 22.1%, Casual 14.6%, Indie 11.4%, Fantasy 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: The open-world exploration and focus on nature-based discovery align well with the core gameplay loop of the seed game.

From the creators of What Remains of Edith Finch. Enter the surreal world of The Unfinished Swan and explore a mysterious, hidden kingdom by splatting paint to reveal the world around you.

Why similar: Adventure 23.1%, Exploration 18.4%, Walking Simulator 17.8%, Indie 17.4%, Casual 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: It uses a unique, minimalist art style to drive exploration, much like the atmospheric focus of Owl Watch.

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: Nature 41.7%, Great Soundtrack 15%, Adventure 12.4%, Fantasy 11.4%, Exploration 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the beauty of nature and exploration, allowing players to soak in the atmosphere at their own pace.

An open-world action adventure game set in a simulated world in which humans never reached the top of the food chain.

Why similar: Nature 18.2%, Great Soundtrack 17.5%, Third Person 12.1%, Adventure 12%, Action 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: The third-person, open-world adventure elements provide a more active exploration experience within a nature-filled setting.

Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!

Why similar: Third Person 29.8%, Adventure 25.9%, Action 20.5%, Exploration 18.8%, Singleplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: The colorful, stylized world and third-person platforming exploration feel like a natural extension of Owl Watch.

Empathy: Path of Whispers is an atmospheric and story-driven adventure game where you explore a seemingly abandoned world through the emotions and memories of the people who once inhabited it, trying to restore the world’s lost balance by journeying through its past.

Why similar: Adventure 29.2%, Great Soundtrack 28%, Walking Simulator 23.1%, Indie 15%, Exploration 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a surreal, atmospheric exploration experience that mirrors the mysterious tone of the seed game.

Experience the freedom of unbounded climbing as you take control of BUD, a procedurally animated robot on a quest to save his planet. Create your own path through an alien world as you control and ride a giant plant on a vertical journey to the stars.

Why similar: Adventure 27.6%, Casual 20.8%, Exploration 19.3%, Third Person 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: The third-person movement and vertical exploration offer a satisfying sense of discovery in a colorful world.

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: Adventure 29.6%, Third Person 25.5%, Exploration 21.3%, Colorful 18.5%, Singleplayer 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This open-world adventure emphasizes nature and exploration, offering a vibrant tropical setting to discover.

A mysterious trip to gorgeous and surreal lands, players explore the unknown and harness mystical powers which have been hidden in the valley for centuries.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.9%, Adventure 31.4%, Indie 22.4%, Exploration 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, indie exploration game that relies on atmosphere and visual storytelling to guide the player.

Future Unfolding is an action adventure that is all about exploration. Your goal is to unfold the mysteries and solve the puzzles hidden in the beautiful landscapes around you.

Why similar: Nature 33%, Adventure 17.9%, Indie 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Exploration 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its procedural, nature-focused exploration creates a unique sense of discovery that fits the indie aesthetic.

Leaping from mind-boggling heights, bouncing off Champolines, soaring inches from floating islands, BUD can do it all - that look of mild terror, that’s his daredevil face. Help the adorable little robot collect MOM’s scattered ship parts and return them to the moon.

Why similar: Adventure 31%, Casual 23.4%, Exploration 19.1%, Indie 14.8%, Colorful 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: As a sequel to Grow Home, it expands on the third-person exploration and traversal mechanics in a charming way.

Help an owl find its chicks after losing them - and the ability to fly - in a thunderstorm. In this short 2D platformer you slowly recover your ability to navigate the dangers of the forest as you bring your chicks back to your hollow one by one.

Why similar: Nature 58.7%, Adventure 19%, Action 11.6%, Indie 8%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.8%, Adventure 19.3%, Action 16.4%, Fantasy 15.9%, Indie 15.2%

A game in which you explore surreal and beautiful forests.

Why similar: Nature 48.3%, Adventure 14.8%, Casual 12.1%, Walking Simulator 9.6%, Exploration 9.2%

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.2%, Nature 20.1%, Casual 19.4%, Adventure 15.2%, Exploration 9.1%

A standalone mini-adventure introducing you to the world of Omno, an upcoming single player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, where the power of a lost civilisation will carry you through forests, deserts and tundras - even to the clouds

Why similar: Adventure 27.8%, Casual 25.6%, Exploration 13.7%, Third Person 11.6%, Indie 11.4%

In Aery – A Journey Beyond Time you are in the role of a flying god-like creature which observes the world and their inhabitants while they grow and evolve through time. Are you ready to explore time itself?

Why similar: Nature 20%, Walking Simulator 19%, Casual 11.8%, Exploration 11.6%, Action 10.9%

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

Why similar: Casual 15.3%, Adventure 15%, Action 13.4%, Indie 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%

Go on an exciting journey that will take you less than 20 minutes.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 35.1%, Exploration 22.8%, Casual 14.7%, Adventure 13.5%, Indie 11.3%

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 51.9%, Walking Simulator 21.7%, Third Person 10.8%, Adventure 8.2%, Indie 5.8%

Be a stone Golem and try to save Nature with the help of an adorable Fox! Reconnect ancient sources of energy in environmental puzzles. Discover secrets from a lost civilization and save animals on an emotional quest in a cozy, colorful world.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.8%, Third Person 15.3%, Casual 13%, Exploration 12%, Fantasy 11.9%

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: Walking Simulator 25.2%, Third Person 16.3%, Fantasy 13.2%, Adventure 13.2%, Exploration 12.9%

Pluviophile is a very short experience about the mood of rain in the woods.

Why similar: Nature 25.4%, Walking Simulator 23.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.8%, Indie 14.6%, Exploration 10%

A time-traveling adventure game on a tropical island. 🌴⛱️ Talk to animals, solve puzzles, and save the island from destruction . . .

Why similar: Adventure 46.2%, Indie 36.9%, Colorful 13.2%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Get lost beneath the fog in The Wild Eternal, a reflective first-person exploration game. Embark on a meditative journey to heal the scars of your past. Can you escape the cycle of reincarnation?

Why similar: Nature 31%, Walking Simulator 15.2%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Adventure 14.2%, Exploration 7.7%

Explore an unknown and abandoned world. Each step, each puzzle, brings you closer to discovering the history and secrets of a lost civilization. Can you find the light?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.9%, Great Soundtrack 22.9%, Casual 12.6%, Indie 11.6%, Exploration 9.8%

Lucid Cycle offers a set of short but unique experiences.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.1%, Adventure 19.8%, Exploration 13.6%, Fantasy 12.4%, Colorful 10%

Seasons After Fall is a 2D platform-puzzler game that will let you dive into a captivating universe and explore a land governed by magic and nature.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 37.1%, Adventure 28.8%, Indie 20.2%, Fantasy 10.6%, Singleplayer 3.3%

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: Walking Simulator 30.6%, Casual 23.2%, Exploration 18.2%, Third Person 16.4%, Colorful 11.6%

Undertake your new job as a forester in a mystic and peaceful wood. Chop, gather, level up and unravel the expansive forest and its splendor at your own pace, one log at a time!

Why similar: Nature 29%, Walking Simulator 22.1%, Exploration 14.6%, Casual 12.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%

Enjoy the serenity of the Amazon rainforest in this cozy short nature exploration game. As a butterfly researcher on a five-day camping trip, explore nearby tracks, take photos, meet animal friends, and journal the discoveries found along the way!

Why similar: Nature 38.3%, Walking Simulator 17.7%, Casual 10.2%, Exploration 9.8%, Adventure 8.9%

Paws and Soul: relaxing-adventure game about reincarnation. Turn yourself into a wolf, explore mysterious forests and reveal every secret of your past life!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.8%, Adventure 16.1%, Third Person 14.9%, Casual 13.3%, Indie 12.3%

Drill Bird is a cozy-yet-tense digging platformer where every trip underground counts. Play as a bird fallen from the sky, in search for powerful ores to hatch your Egg. Get home before night falls, upgrade abilities, grow stronger, and unfold a sincere bird story about survival, care and purpose.

Why similar: Exploration 27.4%, Action 25.4%, Casual 25.4%, Colorful 16.9%, Singleplayer 4.9%

Proteus is a game about exploration and immersion in a dream-like island world where the soundtrack to your play is created by your surroundings. Played in first-person, the primary means of interaction is simply your presence in the world and how you observe it.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.8%, Exploration 19.6%, Indie 15.7%, Casual 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%

Refunct is a peaceful, short first-person platformer about restoring a vibrant world.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 35.5%, Casual 20%, Adventure 17.1%, Exploration 12.6%, Colorful 11.3%

Discover a once-thriving ocean, now tainted by enigmatic dark entities. Your quest: decipher the mystery and rekindle the ocean's radiant light.

Why similar: Adventure 24.1%, Indie 17.7%, Fantasy 16.6%, Exploration 13.6%, Casual 10.7%

Explore the wonderful world with baby Ogu! 'Ogu and the Secret Forest' is a 2D adventure game with hand-drawn characters and various types of puzzles. Befriend bouncy characters and defeat strange creatures to unravel the mystery of the charming world.

Why similar: Nature 39.8%, Adventure 20.6%, Action 16.5%, Exploration 12.6%, Fantasy 9.7%

A 2D action-adventure through a surreal, subconscious world. Explore moody dungeons, buildings, and atmospheric lands, evoked by dreamy music and visuals. Help the human Young awaken from their dream!

Why similar: Exploration 22.7%, Adventure 22.4%, Great Soundtrack 18.8%, Indie 15.9%, Action 10%

Unwind while you play at your own pace exploring vibrant microcosms, in your search for hand-placed hidden objects, set to a chill lofi soundtrack.

Why similar: Nature 33.8%, Exploration 20.2%, Casual 14.4%, Adventure 12.5%, Colorful 9.9%

Go on a voyage of discovery following the traces of a mysterious culture. Discover diverse landscapes, investigate abandoned artifacts, and wake strange machines from their slumber.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31%, Adventure 20.4%, Indie 16.8%, Exploration 16.1%, Colorful 11.2%