- #1 Blind Souls
97% matchMixed53% of 34 reviews2019
Dev: Playstige Interactive
Windows
Blind Souls is a first-person adventure game where you can see the world through the eyes of a dead painter.
Why similar: Beautiful 31.6% ★, Adventure 16.6%, Relaxing 10.9%, Walking Simulator 10.9%, Open World 7.7%
- #2 Lume
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stylie Novell
Windows
Navigate a world on the brink of oblivion, as a lone guardian harnessing the power of light you unravel mysteries begging to be uncovered, overcome puzzles, and restore life to a shattered realm in this captivating adventure journey.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 9.8%, Relaxing 9.6%, Puzzle 9.3%, Exploration 8.4%, Adventure 8%
- #3 Sono
96% matchVery Positive90% of 439 reviews2020
Dev: ChillSwitch GamesPub: Dead Thread Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sono is a 2D exploration game where players effortlessly glide through an abstract microcosm collecting lost fragments of sound.
Why similar: Beautiful 35.8% ★, Relaxing 13.7%, Adventure 13.3%, Indie 9.8%, Exploration 8.5%
- #4 Beyond The Underworld
95% matchMixed60% of 25 reviews2020
Dev: Peacock Games
Windows
As you wake up as a different being with no memory of why you are here, you will explore a gorgeous underworld with spirits and unique creatures to help you find the way. Go from the red fields of The Crimson Zone to the vast beaches of The Silver Coast to the final run to Elysium.
Why similar: Adventure 24.4%, Indie 17.4%, Beautiful 17.4% ★, Walking Simulator 6.5%, Relaxing 6%
- #5 Areia: Pathway to Dawn
94% matchVery Positive84% of 62 reviews2020
Dev: Gilp Studio
Windows
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: Beautiful 27.3% ★, Adventure 13.3%, Relaxing 10.3%, Indie 9.3%, Puzzle Platformer 8.9%
- #6 Dreaming Worlds
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dominik WolffPub: Games by Dominik Wolff
Windows
Dive into the dreaming worlds of the four dream keepers and find out why they don't answer anymore. Rescue the trapped inhabitants of the dream worlds, change the dreams back to good and discover mysterious places and puzzles. But something dark will stand in your way.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.6%, Puzzle Platformer 11.9%, Puzzle 9.8%, Adventure 9.3%, Exploration 8.8%
- #7 Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles
93% matchVery Positive90% of 103 reviews2020
Dev: Luminawesome Games Ltd.Pub: Wired Productions
Windows
Meet Lumote, the squishiest bioluminescent creature, in this beautiful 3D puzzle platformer. Take control of the world’s inhabitants on a quest into the Great Depths to seize control from the Mastermote.
Why similar: Beautiful 26.9% ★, Puzzle Platformer 11.3%, Relaxing 8.9%, Adventure 8.1%, Indie 7.4%
- #8 YARETA
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mariana Games
Windows
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 13.1%, Open World 11.2%, Exploration 9.9%, Relaxing 9.8%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #9 The Wolf Within
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Miltos
Windows
An exploration game following a wolf and a spirit on their journey in a mysterious world. Solve ancient puzzles, discover beautiful locations and uncover secrets from another era to bring balance to the world
Why similar: Walking Simulator 11.6%, Exploration 10.1%, Open World 9.3%, Atmospheric 8%, Adventure 7.8%
- #10 Lone Wolf
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tom Black
Windows
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 16.6%, Adventure 16.3%, Exploration 11.4%, Colorful 7.4%, Relaxing 7.1%
- #11 The Kind Camomille
90% matchMixed61% of 31 reviews2021
Dev: Xavier Moiny
Windows
A wholesome 3D exploration game about random acts of kindness and the joy of discovery. Take control of Camomille, a kind mouse on her way to her dear grandmother 100th birthday. On a relaxing and beautiful journey she encounters people in need of a hand.
Why similar: Beautiful 21.3% ★, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Open World 10.8%, Relaxing 10.7%, Exploration 9.4%
- #12 Assemble with Care
89% matchVery Positive91% of 10,022 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Repair old-school objects in this cozy puzzle game. Join antique-restorer Maria, as she arrives in the sun-soaked town of Bellariva and set out on a journey of helping the townsfolk reconnect.
Why similar: Beautiful 25.2% ★, Relaxing 12.9%, Indie 12.8%, Puzzle 11%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
- #13 Helix: Descent N Ascent
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Badass Mongoose
Windows
Journey into the forgotten world of Helix, where ancient powers awaken within you. Unlock and combine embodied abilities to unravel the mysteries of a lost civilization. Descend into a tale that will challenge your mind and soul, solving intricate puzzles as you ascend to the light of a new day.
Why similar: Beautiful 24.5% ★, Puzzle 15.3%, Adventure 13.1%, Puzzle Platformer 11.7%, Atmospheric 10.5%
- #14 Journey
88% matchVery Positive94% of 37,187 reviews2020
Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.
Why similar: Beautiful 42.4% ★, Relaxing 10.8%, Walking Simulator 8.3%, Adventure 8%, Atmospheric 7.9%
- #15 Neva
86% matchVery Positive94% of 9,503 reviews2024
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.
Why similar: Beautiful 30.9% ★, Adventure 11.7%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Puzzle 8.1%, Female Protagonist 7.8%
- #16 Submerged
87% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,813 reviews2015
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 12.3%, Relaxing 11.9%, Beautiful 10.6% ★, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Exploration 9.7%
- #17 In Wonderland
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: INaDea
Windows
InWonderland is a healing casual puzzle game. Enjoy it leisurely.
Why similar: Adventure 16%, Puzzle Platformer 14.6%, Puzzle 12.8%, Exploration 11.1%, Relaxing 7.4%
- #18 Timber Tales
85% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: HaWassawDude
Windows
Explore, upgrade and chop away!
Why similar: Adventure 19.7%, Puzzle 14.2%, Exploration 12.2%, Relaxing 11.5%, Fantasy 8.5%
- #19 Scrapbook
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Morning Meadow Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take a slow, cozy journey through forests, beaches, and hidden paths. Snap photos, collect little treasures, and fill your scrapbook with memories, keepsakes and notes. Create a personal space to capture your adventures at your own pace.
Why similar: Relaxing 15.4%, Exploration 15.3%, Colorful 12.3%, Walking Simulator 10.7%, Atmospheric 10.5%
- #20 RiME
84% matchVery Positive90% of 5,159 reviews2017
Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Grey Box
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Puzzle 15.3%, Exploration 13.4%, Adventure 13.1%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Relaxing 8.3%
- #21 Dusty
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 62 reviews2024
Dev: El Palo GamesPub: U-tad
Windows
Dusty is a third-person puzzle game focused on explore beautiful environments. Join archaeologist Dusty on his search for a mysterious civilization. Explore equipped with your extensible cane and notebook to resolve the past, the ways of the civilization and his technology of light.
Why similar: Adventure 20.5%, Puzzle 15.6%, Exploration 12.5%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Indie 10.3%
- #22 COCOON
82% matchVery Positive95% of 8,481 reviews2023
Dev: Geometric InteractivePub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
From Jeppe Carlsen, the lead gameplay designer of LIMBO and INSIDE — COCOON takes you on an adventure across worlds within worlds. Master world-leaping mechanics and solve intricate puzzles to unravel a cosmic mystery.
Why similar: Puzzle 17.9%, Beautiful 16.9% ★, Adventure 14.7%, Puzzle Platformer 12.7%, Exploration 10.9%
- #23 The Academy: The First Riddle
82% matchMixed66% of 92 reviews2020
Dev: Pine StudioPub: Snapbreak
Windows · Mac
The Academy is a puzzle-packed adventure set in a school filled with mystery. Leave your mark on Arbor's Academy and find out why it only welcomes the best and the brightest.
Why similar: Beautiful 35.6% ★, Relaxing 13.6%, Puzzle 11.9%, Adventure 10.2%, Third Person 8.9%
- #24 GRIS
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 93,692 reviews2018
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
Why similar: Beautiful 50.1% ★, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Atmospheric 8%, Relaxing 5.9%, Indie 4.5%
- #25 Maquette
81% matchMostly Positive70% of 651 reviews2021
Dev: Graceful DecayPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Maquette is a first-person recursive puzzle game that takes you into a world where every building, plant, and object are simultaneously tiny and staggeringly huge.
Why similar: Beautiful 26.7% ★, Adventure 13.2%, Puzzle 13%, Puzzle Platformer 12.2%, Indie 9.7%
- #26 Aporia: Beyond The Valley
80% matchVery Positive83% of 760 reviews2017
Dev: Invisible Walls
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
CRYNEGINE Indie Game of 2017. Featuring an incredibly detailed ancient world and a breathtaking soundtrack, Aporia: Beyond the Valley takes open world storytelling to new heights of adventure.
Why similar: Adventure 22.4%, Indie 14.9%, Beautiful 14.7% ★, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Puzzle 13.4%
- #27 FRACTER
79% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2019
Dev: 4L GAMES LTD.
Windows
FRACTER follows a veiled young hero who has set out on a perilous quest for light through a cryptic labyrinth of shadows.
Why similar: Beautiful 24.3% ★, Adventure 20.1%, Indie 14.8%, Puzzle Platformer 9.1%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #28 The Door
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ARbloxPub: Self-published
Windows
THE DOOR is a unique story-puzzle with teleportation! Travel through stunning landscapes with your confused robot friend, Cell44, and help her escape the Big Thing in the Sky.
Why similar: Beautiful 29.3% ★, Walking Simulator 12.9%, Puzzle Platformer 11%, Relaxing 10.5%, Puzzle 8.7%
- #29 Dream
79% matchMixed56% of 992 reviews2015
Dev: HyperSloth
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Dream is an exploration game that takes place within the subconscious mind of Howard Phillips, a young man whose waking hours are tedious and dull, but whose dreams are lucid and powerful.
Why similar: Beautiful 19.5% ★, Walking Simulator 18.2%, Adventure 13.7%, Exploration 13.3%, Indie 10.3%
- #30 I Am Dead
78% matchVery Positive82% of 449 reviews2020
Dev: Hollow PondsPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
I Am Dead is a charming puzzle adventure game from the creators of Hohokum and Wilmot’s Warehouse about exploring the afterlife.
Why similar: Adventure 21.6%, Beautiful 21% ★, Indie 15.3%, Puzzle 10.3%, Exploration 8.1%
- #31 What Never Was
76% matchVery Positive95% of 5,058 reviews2019
Dev: Acke Hallgren
Windows · Mac · Linux
What Never Was is a short, story-driven first-person game focused on exploration and puzzle-solving about Sarah, having to shoulder the arduous task of clearing out her grandfathers attic, and soon finds that not everything about the attic is what it seems.
Why similar: Puzzle 14.6%, Adventure 11.8%, Female Protagonist 10%, Story Rich 9.9%, Walking Simulator 8.7%
- #32 Ancient Knowledge
77% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: Oleg Malyshko
Windows
Ancient knowledge adventure game in which you have to solve the mystery of the ancient Indian city
Why similar: Adventure 15%, Indie 11.1%, Walking Simulator 9.9%, Puzzle Platformer 9.9%, Relaxing 9.2%
- #33 Everett Isle
77% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Basement Dweller Games
Windows
Everett Isle is an exploration-based puzzle game in which you wash up on a mysterious island, and need to find a way to sail away from this abandoned place.
Why similar: Open World 12.9%, Puzzle Platformer 12.4%, Puzzle 12.3%, Exploration 11.6%, Adventure 11.5%
- #34 Paws and Soul: First Step
76% matchMixed59% of 81 reviews2020
Dev: ELECTROSTALIN ENTERTAINMENTPub: Games Operators
Windows
Paws and Soul: First Step is a story introduction to Paws and Soul. Adventure game about reincarnation. Turn yourself into a wolf, explore mysterious forest and reveal every secret of your past life!
Why similar: Adventure 22.6%, Walking Simulator 16.3%, Indie 15.2%, Relaxing 15.1%, Exploration 11.9%
- #35 Kosmocean - The Endless Sea
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Warp Zone Corporation
Windows
Adventure and submarine exploration game. Control your Bathyscaphe with the help of a logbook. Through the game puzzles, bullet-hell sequences, and skill-based challenges, you will be plunged miles and miles into the depths where the ocean seems to have no end.
Why similar: Adventure 21.4%, Relaxing 12.6%, Story Rich 11.9%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Exploration 10.8%
- #36 Air
75% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Calepin Studio
Windows
Air is a game made to transport you to an enchanting world, forget your worries and let yourself be carried away by the atmosphere. In Brittany-inspired settings in France, you need to fly a small paper airplane for as long as possible!
Why similar: Beautiful 27.6% ★, Adventure 15.6%, Indie 12.3%, Relaxing 10.4%, Colorful 6.6%
- #37 Nephise Begins
75% matchMixed62% of 1,390 reviews2017
Dev: Tonguç Bodur
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Nephise Begins tells the player what happened at the time before Nephise was an orb collector. The main setting is forest again, but this time without snow, instead a more sunny and foggy weather.
Why similar: Beautiful 15.9% ★, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Relaxing 11.5%, Adventure 9.5%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #38 Aya: Tale of Tails
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LayTale Studios
Windows
Aya and her fluffy friend have their paths inevitably cross, as they must find their loved ones and discover their true selves in the mysterious land of tales.
Why similar: Relaxing 11%, Puzzle 10.2%, Exploration 9.8%, Adventure 9.3%, Puzzle Platformer 8.2%
- #39 Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
73% matchVery Positive94% of 41,204 reviews2013
Dev: Starbreeze Studios ABPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.
Why similar: Beautiful 24.4% ★, Adventure 18%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Story Rich 11%, Puzzle 10.7%
- #40 Ascend
72% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Miami Avalon
Windows
Solve ancient puzzles, collect tarot cards, and complete the zodiac trials to climb the mountain and save your people in Ascend, a 3D puzzle adventure. Shift between Day, Twilight, and Dusk with your Time Turner to reveal secrets, alter the landscape, and discover hidden paths. Will you ascend?
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 13.5%, Relaxing 12.2%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Puzzle 10.7%, Exploration 10.1%
- #41 Submerged: Hidden Depths
72% matchVery Positive90% of 818 reviews2022
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.2%, Relaxing 14.2%, Female Protagonist 12%, Open World 10.8%, Exploration 10.7%
- #42 Maru and her make-believe world
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ritamirgo
Windows
Maru is a game about our childhood, it is about our sweet nostalgia of the kid’s life. This is a story-driven adventure quest in the imaginary world with exploration elements that will suit best for those who would like to chill and immerse in their own childhood memories.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 13.3%, Puzzle 10.7%, Exploration 9.7%, Adventure 9.2%, Relaxing 9%
- #43 The First Friend
73% matchMixed67% of 30 reviews2020
Dev: Alexander Westwater
Windows · Mac · Linux
A majestic, first person exploration game that delves you into the personal story of you and Zack as you traverse beautiful terrains and discover the forgotten truth that is buried away deep inside.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 22%, Exploration 12%, Indie 10.9%, Adventure 10.6%, Atmospheric 8.5%
- #44 Door4:Ultimatum
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: SVGames
Windows
Dive into the captivating world of puzzles with the new part of the Door game series. Your task is to find the correct door among many options to advance to the next level. But be careful: only by understanding the patterns and solving puzzles you can unlock the coveted passage.
Why similar: Puzzle 16.5%, Open World 14.3%, Exploration 13.6%, Adventure 11.5%, Indie 9.3%
- #45 A Short Hike
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 21,505 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Why similar: Beautiful 21.4% ★, Relaxing 17.4%, Exploration 12.8%, Adventure 10%, Open World 9%
- #46 Ryder
70% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Yellow Tree Games
Windows
A vibrant creature-collecting puzzle adventure. Play as over 60 creatures, each with unique traits, to solve more than 100 puzzles across four colorful regions. Explore a lively, low-poly world, complete your bestiary, and ascend the Sanguine Mountain to fulfill your destiny as a Ryder.
Why similar: Relaxing 13.4%, Walking Simulator 11.7%, Puzzle 10.9%, Puzzle Platformer 10.3%, Exploration 8.7%
- #47 Breeze of Hope
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IGHOIN
Windows
Breeze of Hope is not just a game, but a quiet experience of freedom, hope, and calm. Through simplicity and atmosphere, it invites players to slow down, breathe, and reflect. As a first project, it shows that true hope can be felt through a gentle and emotional impact meaningful journey. have fun
Why similar: Adventure 22.5%, Puzzle 16.7%, Exploration 14.4%, Third Person 11.2%, Atmospheric 10%
- #48 Bell & Hoof: The Silent Journey
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Lilith Guild
Windows
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 20.2%, Relaxing 15%, Exploration 14.7%, Third Person 9.5%, Adventure 9%
- #49 Mystic Pillars X Kantara
70% matchVery Positive85% of 87 reviews2020
Dev: Holy Cow Productions
Windows
Mystic Pillars is an original blend of intriguing puzzles and an immersive storyline set in Ancient India, providing you with a unique gameplay experience.
Why similar: Adventure 20.6%, Beautiful 19.5% ★, Indie 14.8%, Casual 8%, Puzzle 6.8%
- #50 Before I Forget
69% matchVery Positive89% of 205 reviews2020
Dev: 3-Fold Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A woman alone in a house. A mystery and a love story. Explore the present to uncover the past, in a short story of love and loss and a life well-lived. A narrative exploration game that examines a world where memories are constantly fading and jumbled.
Why similar: Beautiful 36.3% ★, Walking Simulator 16.7%, Exploration 10.5%, Adventure 8.9%, Atmospheric 8.1%
- #51 Puzzle Frame
70% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: Kynapsis, Lda
Windows · Linux
Enter a quiet place where you can relax and solve sliding puzzles. There's no tracking scores, no hidden doors, and no plot twist, just a zen place for your mind to wander.
Why similar: Beautiful 41.4% ★, Indie 14.9%, Relaxing 14.3%, Puzzle 10.6%, Atmospheric 8.3%
- #52 Logicality
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 54 reviews2022
Dev: SVGames
Windows
Immerse yourself in an exciting journey on the island of dreams. Explore the open world and interesting places, while solving various puzzles that use environment.
Why similar: Adventure 20.4%, Puzzle 15.6%, Exploration 13.5%, Relaxing 11.5%, Stylized 9.3%
- #53 AER Memories of Old
68% matchVery Positive86% of 7,624 reviews2017
Dev: Forgotten KeyPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Relaxing 14.9%, Adventure 13.5%, Exploration 13%, Open World 12.3%, Female Protagonist 10.4%
- #54 Fox! Hen! Bag!
68% matchVery Positive96% of 245 reviews2020
Dev: Niflheim
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this short first-person adventure game, you have to bring your friends over to the other mountain by using a tramway car. But beware! Each friend has their own agenda. You have to talk to them to decide which order they should be moved in. Based on a classic riddle.
Why similar: Relaxing 17.5%, Walking Simulator 16.8%, Colorful 10.6%, Puzzle 8.9%, Stylized 7.8%
- #55 A friend called Loneliness
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Givit Game Studios (Pty) Ltd
Windows
A friend called Loneliness is a third-person exploration game based on the song from The Beatles, Eleanor Rigby. Uncover the truth of our main character Norra, as she will leave you clues through her poems that she has written.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 21%, Adventure 19.2%, Exploration 12.8%, Colorful 9.7%, Third Person 7.4%
- #56 My Jigsaw Adventures - Roads of Life
67% matchVery Positive96% of 68 reviews2020
Dev: CCS
Windows · Mac · Linux
Jump into an adventure and travel through fabulous hand-painted jigsaw puzzles! Play the way you want using different number of pieces, shapes and helpers.
Why similar: Beautiful 19.3% ★, Indie 19.2%, Relaxing 14.1%, Puzzle 11.4%, Casual 10.3%
- #57 What is my Name
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Squidwich Studios
Windows
A strange, unfamiliar environment greets you: Towering walls, fathomless pits, ledges and ropes connecting rooms in the strangest of ways. There must be something around here to serve as a clue.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 15.6%, Adventure 10.6%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Story Rich 9.2%, Puzzle 8.7%
- #58 Nephise
68% matchMostly Positive70% of 576 reviews2017
Dev: Tonguç Bodur
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Nephise is a short and atmospheric puzzle game with narration. It is a relaxing and mysterious experience especially with the help of its music.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.9%, Beautiful 14.7% ★, Relaxing 10.3%, Puzzle 9.9%, Adventure 8.8%
- #59 Realms of Reverie
65% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Yichen XiongPub: Ringling College of Art and Design
Windows
Realm of Reverie is a short VR exploration adventure game where you navigate the ruins of a sacred village and restore its lost energy after a disaster, inspired by artifacts from Mexico’s National Museum of Anthropology.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.5%, Adventure 18.5%, Puzzle 13.7%, Exploration 11%, Colorful 7.9%
- #60 Memorrha
67% matchMixed66% of 151 reviews2019
Dev: StickyStoneStudio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 14.5%, Puzzle 11.8%, Relaxing 10.5%, Exploration 9.2%, Open World 8.5%