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FRACT is a musical exploration game. You arrive in a forgotten place and explore the vast and unfamiliar landscape to discover the secrets of a world built on sound. You rebuild its machinery by solving puzzles and bring the world back to life by shaping sound and creating music in the game.

Why similar: Music 73.1%, Indie 11.5%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Walking Simulator 5.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the core focus on musical exploration, where solving puzzles directly translates into building and manipulating a complex, abstract soundscape.

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: Experimental 48.1%, Walking Simulator 25.1%, Indie 9.6%, Music 8.5%, Atmospheric 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar meditative exploration of an island where the environment itself acts as a musical instrument, reacting to your presence.

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: Atmospheric 38.8%, Walking Simulator 36.4%, Indie 18.6%, Singleplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal, nature-focused exploration game features a reactive world that grows and changes color as you move through it.

The legendary action-shooter finally comes to PC, and in style! Blast your way through mind-melting visuals and amazing beats, all in your quest through cyberspace to save a world on the verge of collapse. Playable on your desktop or in fully immersive VR.

Why similar: Music 38.7%, Psychedelic 35.1%, Atmospheric 21.4%, Singleplayer 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A benchmark for synesthesia in gaming, it perfectly synchronizes intense visual feedback with a driving, rhythmic electronic soundtrack.

Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits.

Why similar: Experimental 52%, Psychedelic 28%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Indie 4.6%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its surreal, impossible geometry and abstract aesthetic provide a similar sense of awe-inspiring exploration in a non-traditional space.

Tetris® Effect: Connected adds an all-new robust multiplayer expansion to the huge variety of addictive and innovative single-player modes that Tetris Effect is known for, with all-new co-op and competitive online and local multiplayer modes!

Why similar: Music 40.3%, Psychedelic 32.6%, Atmospheric 16.2%, Indie 6.8%, Singleplayer 4%

Why You'll Like It: This game transforms a classic puzzle format into a deeply immersive, music-driven sensory experience where every move triggers visual and audio flourishes.

MirrorMoon EP is a game about mystery and exploration set in outer space. These space travels begin on a red planet and its unique moon and extend across galaxies. The single player part of MirrorMoon EP blends adventure and exploration with navigation-based puzzle solving.

Why similar: Experimental 52.5%, Walking Simulator 19.5%, Indie 13.9%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: An abstract, experimental exploration game that rewards curiosity and manipulation of celestial environments.

Catch a wave in this smooth sound-surfing platformer: Let ethereal tunes carry you fluidly through serene abstract landscapes, tune into soothing sound spheres and revel in a meditative journey of life.

Why similar: Atmospheric 31.9%, Music 30%, Psychedelic 28.7%, Indie 6.6%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, rhythm-based adventure where you manipulate sound waves to interact with and traverse an abstract, atmospheric world.

A strange signal... an alien craft... an interplanetary, gravity-defying journey through space and time.

Why similar: Psychedelic 41%, Atmospheric 32.5%, Walking Simulator 26.5%

Why You'll Like It: The hypnotic, fluid movement and atmospheric, otherworldly landscapes create a similar sense of meditative, high-speed exploration.

Experience a mind-bending, psychedelic sensory overload in Dyad! Blast through a reactive audio-visual tube creating a harmonious synthesis of color and sound as you Hook, Graze, and Lance enemies to master Dyad's 27 unique levels.

Why similar: Psychedelic 51.3%, Music 33.6%, Indie 15.2%

Why You'll Like It: A psychedelic, high-speed journey through abstract tunnels that relies heavily on music-driven gameplay and visual distortion.

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: Experimental 57.7%, Atmospheric 15.9%, Indie 12.3%, Walking Simulator 11%, Singleplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: This philosophical simulation allows you to inhabit and manipulate anything in the universe, matching the experimental and open-ended nature of the seed game.

Expand is a meditative video game in which you explore a circular labyrinth that constantly twists, stretches and expands around you.

Why similar: Music 52.5%, Atmospheric 35.5%, Indie 7%, Singleplayer 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This minimalist, atmospheric game uses a shifting, rotating world to create a unique sense of place that feels both musical and mechanical.

POP: Methodology Experiment One is an experimental game by Rob Lach which was designed music first, with the gameplay and aesthetic derived from the creative flow of the music production process. What emerged is an emotional psychedelic roller-coaster of interactive vignettes.

Why similar: Experimental 59.8%, Psychedelic 27.4%, Indie 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental, psychedelic experience that prioritizes abstract visual and audio feedback over traditional narrative or goals.

Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries.

Why similar: Atmospheric 35%, Music 28.6%, Indie 25.1%, Singleplayer 6.4%, Walking Simulator 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A landmark title for music-driven exploration, where the soundtrack and atmosphere are deeply integrated into the world-building.

Thumper is rhythm violence: classic rhythm-action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality. You are a space beetle. Brave the hellish void and confront a maniacal giant head from the future.

Why similar: Music 37.5%, Psychedelic 37.5%, Atmospheric 14.1%, Indie 8.3%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more intense, it is a masterclass in rhythm-based visual feedback, creating a visceral connection between sound and movement.

A long-forgotten species, a hostile planet and a journey of discovery! Welcome to the world of Lumini – split and reform your swarm, evolve and discover new abilities to bring the Lumini back to their former glory...

Why similar: Indie 100%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, atmospheric experience that focuses on guiding a swarm through beautiful, reactive environments with a strong musical focus.

Explore the strange world within the screen in this ambient exploration experience featuring the music of Red Vox.

Why similar: Music 48.6%, Walking Simulator 17.7%, Psychedelic 15.5%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Indie 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, music-focused walking simulator that captures a similar experimental and psychedelic vibe to the seed game.

Existential Nature Simulation

Why similar: Experimental 50.1%, Indie 24.3%, Music 17.1%, Singleplayer 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A meditative, abstract simulation that functions more as a digital art piece than a game, similar to the toy-like nature of the seed.

Cylne is a first person surreal exploration game having a poetic and philosophical side. Explore and feel unreal worlds filled with environmental enigmas to try to achieve the chapter called "The Choice"...

Why similar: Atmospheric 43.9%, Indie 29.8%, Walking Simulator 17.8%, Singleplayer 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental, first-person exploration game that uses abstract puzzles and a unique visual style to create a sense of mystery.

Time is relative. Sometimes 10 seconds can feel like an eternity... In TIMEframe you will discover a world in slow motion. Explore the remnants of a mysterious civilization on the brink of destruction.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 45%, Atmospheric 34.5%, Indie 20.5%

Why You'll Like It: This walking simulator focuses on the beauty of a dying world, emphasizing atmosphere and a great soundtrack over complex mechanics.

A walking sim in which you can explore all kinds of mysterious places and dive into a world full of atmosphere. Let this experience unfold in your head. Let it inspire you.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 43.9%, Atmospheric 29%, Indie 21.4%, Singleplayer 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, atmospheric exploration game that focuses on the feeling of being in a strange, isolated, and visually striking space.

A profound experience that carries players into an unknown and mysterious world surrounded by carefully designed puzzles...

Why similar: Indie 85.7%, Singleplayer 14.3%

Why You'll Like It: An abstract, puzzle-focused experience that uses sound and visual harmony to guide the player through its minimalist, dreamlike levels.

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: Experimental 43.3%, Atmospheric 25%, Indie 24.7%, Singleplayer 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This exploration-focused game features a procedural, reactive world that encourages curiosity and discovery without explicit instructions.

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

Why similar: Atmospheric 37.9%, Music 25.3%, Walking Simulator 21.9%, Indie 13.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Take control of big-name buggies and quads to negotiate scree slopes, steep inclines and various obstacles on extreme off-road and technically challenging tracks. Find the best route, and manage your acceleration, differentials and drivetrain to dominate in local or online competitions.

Why similar: Atmospheric 87.2%, Singleplayer 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based experimental game that emphasizes the connection between fast-paced movement and musical composition.

A game of crowds.

Why similar: Indie 100%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental, short-form interactive animation that explores abstract concepts through unique, surreal visual interactions.

Manipulate time to your will at any moment to solve challenges, avoid deadly traps and make it to the end of this strange journey.

Why similar: Experimental 59.1%, Indie 18.9%, Atmospheric 18.6%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric first-person experience that focuses on a surreal, dreamlike journey through a unique environment.

Run, hit, switch, fall, love, plug, pull. And push.

Why similar: Indie 82.9%, Singleplayer 17.1%

Why You'll Like It: A bizarre, surreal, and highly experimental interactive experience that prioritizes visual absurdity and unique sensory feedback.

Soar through virgin skies and dive into lost oceans as you hunt for the ancient gods of the Inverse, a forsaken realm of inside-out planets. Created by a small team of seven developers and originally funded on Kickstarter, InnerSpace is a bright, colorful exploration flying game with no horizons.

Why similar: Music 37%, Atmospheric 25.1%, Indie 19.4%, Walking Simulator 14.1%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A flight-based exploration game that prioritizes relaxing, surreal environments and a sense of wonder over combat or competition.

Antichamber is a mind-bending psychological exploration game where nothing can be taken for granted. Discover an Escher-like world where hallways wrap around upon each other, spaces reconfigure themselves, and accomplishing the impossible may just be the only way forward.

Why similar: Psychedelic 34.8%, Indie 33.6%, Atmospheric 19.6%, Singleplayer 12.1%

Explore the vast and beautiful world of Valley using the power of the L.E.A.F. suit: a fierce exoskeleton that grants exceptional speed and agility along with the phenomenal ability to manipulate the life and death of all living things.

Why similar: Atmospheric 40.9%, Walking Simulator 29.2%, Indie 19.8%, Singleplayer 10.2%

Use the power of music to reawaken long forgotten memories in Distortions, a story-driven journey through a world of unparalleled beauty.

Why similar: Experimental 39.4%, Music 33.2%, Atmospheric 15.2%, Indie 12.3%

A "Blind" simulator that lets you experience a new perspective and immersive sensory journey. Step into a world of darkness using your guide cane.

Why similar: Experimental 53.2%, Walking Simulator 20.1%, Atmospheric 18.1%, Indie 5.9%, Singleplayer 2.7%

MIND: Path to Thalamus is a First Person Puzzler that throws you into a fantastic and surreal environment. You will bend the natural elements to your will in order to progress in this emotive, mindbending tale. Now also in Virtual Reality!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 44.2%, Atmospheric 37.1%, Indie 16.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%

A rhythm adventure from a new perspective. Drive and drift to the beat on a futuristic road trip through the music, where the skyline is always in sync.

Why similar: Experimental 59.7%, Music 32.9%, Indie 5.1%, Singleplayer 2.3%

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: Walking Simulator 39.7%, Atmospheric 37.1%, Indie 16%, Singleplayer 7.1%

Explore the mysterious Hotel Norwood in this surreal first-person adventure. Curious characters, forgotten secrets, and head-nodding music await your arrival.

Why similar: Music 36.8%, Psychedelic 22%, Atmospheric 16.4%, Walking Simulator 16.2%, Indie 6.8%

KENTUCKY ROUTE ZERO is a magical realist adventure game about a secret highway running through the caves beneath Kentucky, and the mysterious folks who travel it.

Why similar: Atmospheric 54.8%, Experimental 20.9%, Indie 19.3%, Walking Simulator 3.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%

A humorous adventure set in a 3D parody of the internet. Diverse puzzles, beautiful worlds, friends, experiences, upgrades and more, await those who 'log on'!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 36.6%, Psychedelic 20.7%, Indie 20.5%, Atmospheric 18.5%, Singleplayer 3.7%

ORACLE is a single player, open world experience with dozens of locations to explore, great soundtrack and an awesome story ready to be unraveled.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 46%, Atmospheric 27.9%, Indie 20.3%, Singleplayer 5.8%

A tranquil exploration and photography experience set across a vast selection of faithfully detailed landscapes.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 46.4%, Atmospheric 44.9%, Singleplayer 8.7%

Experience the music in a new way. Feel it pulse around you. The Polynomial is a 3D space shooter with unique, fractal based scenery that animates to the music.

Why similar: Music 61%, Psychedelic 26.6%, Indie 10.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%

NaissanceE is an obscure and magical first person exploration game, a philosophical trip and an artistic experience. The adventure takes place in a primitive mysterious structure and the game mainly consists to explore and feel the deep and strong ambiance of this atemporal world.

Why similar: Atmospheric 35.9%, Walking Simulator 31.1%, Psychedelic 16.1%, Indie 14.9%, Singleplayer 2%

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: Walking Simulator 50.3%, Atmospheric 23.3%, Indie 23.1%, Singleplayer 3.4%

A tactile music maker with endless freedom to play! Use gadgets, gizmos and funky melodic toys to piece together a hand-crafted music track. Share what you make! Unlock new instruments! ODDADA!

Why similar: Experimental 48.6%, Music 32%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Indie 6%, Singleplayer 2%

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 49.1%, Atmospheric 25.7%, Indie 25.2%

Sonority is an innovative music puzzle adventure set in a lovingly designed, fascinating world. Play as Esther and discover the rockery, a place full of music and unique puzzle mechanics.

Why similar: Music 67.3%, Atmospheric 23%, Indie 5.7%, Singleplayer 4%

Create your own paths combining the different elements available in this uniquely crafted world. Immerse yourself in a relaxing experience where your actions shape not only your surroundings but also your fate.

Why similar: Atmospheric 45.8%, Indie 44.7%, Singleplayer 9.5%

Tengami is an atmospheric adventure game set inside a Japanese pop-up book. Fold and slide the beautifully crafted paper world to solve puzzles and discover secrets.

Why similar: Experimental 57.5%, Atmospheric 17.8%, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Indie 7.9%, Singleplayer 3.2%

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: Atmospheric 66.3%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Indie 12%, Singleplayer 7.9%

Hue is a vibrant, award-winning puzzle-adventure, where you alter the world by changing its background colour.

Why similar: Indie 82.5%, Singleplayer 17.5%

Featuring a beautiful, detailed open-world and a haunting soundtrack, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture is non-linear storytelling at its best.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 53.9%, Atmospheric 31.8%, Indie 11.8%, Singleplayer 2.6%

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: Atmospheric 83.9%, Singleplayer 16.1%

"Over The Void" is an experience, an exploration of a strange, beautiful and sometimes psychedelic universe!

Why similar: Psychedelic 64.9%, Indie 35.1%

CUCCCHI is a game where you explore beautiful dioramas and go through dangerous and trippy labyrinths, in a journey inside the paintings of Enzo Cucchi.

Why similar: Experimental 50.2%, Psychedelic 23.9%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Indie 4.2%

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 43.6%, Atmospheric 30%, Indie 21%, Singleplayer 5.4%

You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.

Why similar: Atmospheric 38.7%, Walking Simulator 34.6%, Indie 16.1%, Singleplayer 10.6%

Ready for a wild trip of psychedelic sights and sounds? 0°N 0°W is a chill, first-person walking sim for everyone, where each run is a fresh adventure!

Why similar: Psychedelic 56.7%, Walking Simulator 26.7%, Atmospheric 16.6%

Traverse a harmonious hand painted forest in this first person hike. ☀️The trees guide you with gentle whispers, as you explore a philosophical story.

Why similar: Experimental 75.3%, Walking Simulator 19.6%, Atmospheric 3.2%, Indie 1%, Singleplayer 1%