- #1 Outward Definitive Edition
97% matchMostly Positive73% of 30,417 reviews2022
Dev: Nine Dots StudioPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
No remarkable journey is achieved without great effort. In Outward, the cold of the night or an infected wound can be as dangerous as a predator lurking in the dark. Explore the vast world of Aurai solo or in Co-op. The Definitive Edition features both DLCs and quality of life improvements.
Why similar: Open World 43.8%, RPG 23%, Third Person 9.7%, Fantasy 9.2%, Adventure 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Like Pine, this game features a challenging open world where your choices and faction alignments significantly impact the environment and your survival.
- #2 ELEX
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 19,426 reviews2017
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
ELEX is a handcrafted action role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic series, set in a brand new post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe that puts players into a huge seamless game world full of original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action.
Why similar: Open World 39.1%, RPG 18.7%, Third Person 11.7%, Fantasy 8.7%, Story Rich 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: This open-world action-RPG features distinct factions and a reactive world that mirrors the complex social dynamics found in Pine.
- #3 BIOMUTANT
96% matchMixed66% of 19,968 reviews2021
Dev: Experiment 101Pub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
BIOMUTANT® is an open-world, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action.
Why similar: Open World 37.8%, Third Person 12.7%, RPG 10.9%, Action RPG 6%, Adventure 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: This open-world action-RPG features a unique post-apocalyptic setting with faction-based gameplay and creature interactions.
- #4 Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition
95% matchVery Positive88% of 127,476 reviews2020
Dev: GuerrillaPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 17.0 hrsMean: 41.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Experience Aloy’s legendary quest to unravel the mysteries of a future Earth ruled by Machines. Use devastating tactical attacks against your prey and explore a majestic open world in this award-winning action RPG!
Why similar: Open World 32.3%, Third Person 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, RPG 9.3%, Story Rich 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: The game centers on exploring a vibrant, nature-reclaimed world filled with unique creatures that interact with their environment in complex ways.
- #5 Ghost of a Tale
94% matchVery Positive92% of 5,148 reviews2018
Dev: SeithCG
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Ghost of a Tale is an action-RPG game in which you play as Tilo, a mouse and minstrel thrown into a perilous adventure. Through stealth and cunning you’ll be able to explore the secrets of Dwindling Heights Keep and navigate its dangers.
Why similar: Open World 13.8%, Third Person 13.3%, Adventure 11.4%, Fantasy 11.1%, RPG 11%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the indie charm and third-person exploration focus of Pine while emphasizing stealth and world-building.
- #6 Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
94% matchVery Positive88% of 48,202 reviews2016
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.
Why similar: Open World 28.1%, RPG 15%, Third Person 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Fantasy 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep action-RPG experience with a focus on dynamic creature encounters and exploration in a vast, dangerous fantasy world.
- #7 Eastshade
93% matchVery Positive89% of 5,317 reviews2019
Dev: Eastshade Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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: Open World 21%, Great Soundtrack 16%, Fantasy 9.8%, RPG 9.8%, Nature 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game prioritizes exploration and discovery in a beautiful, immersive world, focusing on the journey rather than just combat.
- #8 Tchia
91% matchVery Positive88% of 820 reviews2024
Dev: AwacebPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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: Open World 28.5%, Third Person 18.1%, Sandbox 12.1%, Colorful 10%, Adventure 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a sandbox-style open world with a heavy focus on exploration and unique physics-based interactions with the environment.
- #9 Risen
92% matchVery Positive89% of 10,492 reviews2009
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.
Why similar: Open World 30.5%, RPG 18.7%, Third Person 10.4%, Fantasy 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic open-world RPG that emphasizes faction politics and exploration in a hostile, atmospheric environment.
- #10 Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 7,824 reviews2020
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 34.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.
Why similar: Open World 25.3%, RPG 18.4%, Action RPG 14.8%, Fantasy 11.7%, Third Person 9%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a rich, expansive open-world fantasy experience with fluid action-RPG combat similar to the core gameplay loop of Pine.
- #11 Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
90% matchVery Positive82% of 3,207 reviews2017
Dev: Prideful Sloth
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Open World 40.7%, Third Person 9%, Exploration 8.7%, Adventure 8.6%, Sandbox 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing open-world adventure that focuses on exploration and interacting with the natural world, similar to the traversal elements in Pine.
- #12 Smalland: Survive the Wilds
89% matchVery Positive82% of 9,646 reviews2024
Dev: Merge GamesPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Experience a big adventure on a tiny scale! Enjoy multiplayer survival in a vast, hazardous world. Preparation is key when you're this small & at the bottom of the food chain. Craft weapons & armour, tame & ride creatures, build encampments & explore a strange new land.
Why similar: Open World 28.1%, Third Person 16.1%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Sandbox 10.9%, RPG 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a unique perspective on survival and exploration in a vast, dangerous natural world where you are not at the top of the food chain.
- #13 RiME
89% 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: Great Soundtrack 30.5%, Open World 12.2%, Adventure 9.7%, Exploration 8.8%, Fantasy 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure game that emphasizes environmental storytelling and exploration in a visually striking world.
- #14 Among Trees
88% matchMixed68% of 2,216 reviews2021
Dev: FJRD Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Escape to an enchanting, living sandbox surrounded by wildlife and nature. Scavenge materials and craft tools to turn your small cabin into a warm, well-supplied home. Survive by fishing, cooking and growing your own food. Be careful though, the forest is as dangerous as it is wonderful.
Why similar: Open World 34.4%, Sandbox 11.9%, Colorful 10.7%, Exploration 10.4%, Adventure 9%
Why You'll Like It: This survival-exploration game captures the serene yet dangerous atmosphere of living within a dense, reactive forest.
- #15 LOST EMBER
87% matchVery Positive88% of 5,159 reviews2019
Dev: Mooneye Studios
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Third Person 24.3%, Nature 16.2%, Story Rich 15.2%, Exploration 10%, Atmospheric 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game allows you to explore a beautiful world through the eyes of various animals, mirroring the nature-focused exploration of Pine.
- #16 Valheim
86% matchVery Positive94% of 529,829 reviews2021
Dev: Iron Gate ABPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 25.6 hrsMean: 76.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!
Why similar: Open World 42.7%, Third Person 18%, Sandbox 10.8%, Exploration 8.8%, Adventure 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This survival-adventure game emphasizes exploration and nature-based progression in a procedurally generated world that feels alive.
- #17 Grow: Song of the Evertree
86% matchVery Positive81% of 2,538 reviews2021
Dev: Prideful SlothPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Open World 20.6%, Third Person 14.1%, Sandbox 9%, Nature 8.2%, Fantasy 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: It combines simulation and adventure, focusing on nurturing a world and exploring its diverse environments.
- #18 The First Tree
85% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,774 reviews2017
Dev: David Wehle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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: Great Soundtrack 18.5%, Open World 17%, Third Person 9.5%, Story Rich 8.8%, Adventure 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A short, narrative-driven exploration game that captures the emotional and naturalistic tone found in Pine.
- #19 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,780 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Open World 25.3%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Nature 14.7%, Story Rich 10.3%, Adventure 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, nature-focused game that emphasizes the importance of the environment and the creatures within it.
- #20 Valley
84% matchVery Positive91% of 6,673 reviews2016
Dev: Blue Isle StudiosPub: Blue Isle Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Great Soundtrack 26.9%, Open World 25.5%, Adventure 11.8%, Exploration 8.8%, Story Rich 6%
Why You'll Like It: This first-person adventure game features unique movement mechanics and exploration in a mysterious, living forest.
- #21 The Adventures of Tree
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 492 reviews2016
Dev: Dune Clockidy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
The Adventures of Tree takes you on an open-ended adventure to save your species from the evil invaders; Florps! Explore the vast open world to discover its many secrets while completing quests, enjoying quirky dialogue, and upgrading your abilities and gear along the way.
Why similar: Open World 29.5%, RPG 23.3%, Action-Adventure 16%, Adventure 13.6%, Indie 10%
Why You'll Like It: An indie adventure game that shares the whimsical, exploration-heavy spirit of Pine.
- #22 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 864,153 reviews2015
Dev: CD PROJEKT RED
Windows
Median: 22.2 hrsMean: 98.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.
Why similar: Open World 30%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, RPG 11.6%, Story Rich 10.4%, Third Person 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This quintessential open-world RPG features a living, breathing world where monster ecology and faction politics play a major role.
- #23 Kenshi
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 110,425 reviews2018
Dev: Lo-Fi Games
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 70.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors.
Why similar: Open World 49.4%, Sandbox 18.3%, RPG 17.5%, Simulation 4.7%, Adventure 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox RPG where the world is truly simulated, with factions and creatures operating independently of the player's actions.
- #24 GreedFall
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 21,493 reviews2019
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Engage in a core roleplaying experience, and forge the destiny of a new world seeping with magic, and filled with riches, lost secrets, and fantastic creatures. With diplomacy, deception and force, become part of a living, evolving world - influence its course and shape your story.
Why similar: Open World 28.3%, RPG 18.8%, Third Person 11.7%, Story Rich 9.3%, Fantasy 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This RPG focuses on diplomacy and faction-based questing within a mysterious, untamed land that reacts to your decisions.
- #25 Cube World
82% matchMostly Negative37% of 18,693 reviews2019
Dev: Picroma
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Cube World is a voxel-based action RPG with a focus on exploration. It takes place in a procedurally generated fantasy world made up entirely of cubes.
Why similar: Open World 31.6%, Great Soundtrack 12%, RPG 11.1%, Third Person 10.6%, Adventure 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world adventure game that focuses on exploration and combat in a procedurally generated, voxel-based fantasy world.
- #26 Wilderless
80% matchVery Positive80% of 92 reviews2023
Dev: Protopop
Windows · Mac
Wilderless is a walking/hiking/photography simulator set in a fantasy wilderness. Players can explore a beautiful, procedurally generated natural open world. Tons of options allow you to configure many aspects of the world, and you can choose your initial world seed to generate different worlds.
Why similar: Open World 33.1%, Fantasy 13.4%, Nature 12.4%, Sandbox 11.5%, Exploration 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game is purely about the joy of exploration and traversal in a vast, open-world landscape without the pressure of combat.
- #27 Spire Horizon
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 225 reviews2024
Dev: Mendoka
Windows
Discover a thrilling world of adventure in Spire Horizon, an RPG open world game, where you embody a skeleton protagonist, explore a visually stunning world, engage in battles against formidable enemies, and traveling in search of a beloved wife.
Why similar: Open World 27.3%, RPG 14.2%, Action RPG 12.4%, Fantasy 8.7%, Nature 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that focuses on exploration and combat within a mysterious, open-world fantasy setting.
- #28 Force of Nature
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,198 reviews2016
Dev: A.Y.std
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Force of Nature is a Sandbox game that combines Action, Adventure, RPG, Strategy and Management genres
Why similar: Open World 33.9%, Sandbox 14.7%, RPG 9.4%, Third Person 8.2%, Simulation 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A survival-crafting game that emphasizes exploration and resource management in a dangerous, open-world environment.
- #29 Exoplanet: First Contact
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 328 reviews2016
Dev: AlersteamPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Build your path in this alien world. Do a dirty job for food or become the one who makes calls. Sometimes the right word makes a bigger impact than a big gun. Explore local culture and mysteries, and discover the harsh yet beautiful nature in this handcrafted singleplayer action RPG.
Why similar: Open World 30.9%, Action RPG 15.6%, Third Person 13.5%, RPG 10.8%, Exploration 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a harsh, open-world setting where survival and faction interactions are key to progression.
- #30 Gothic II: Gold Edition
78% matchVery Positive94% of 16,966 reviews2005
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 43.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Gothic II: Gold Edition brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on Night of the Raven to your fingertips!
Why similar: Open World 25.7%, RPG 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Third Person 10.8%, Fantasy 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational open-world RPG that excels at creating a world where factions and NPCs have their own schedules and motivations.
- #31 Adventure Forest: Rabbit Story
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: Yusuf Islam SeyhanPub: Inspector Studios
Windows
Embark on a fascinating open-world adventure in Adventure Forest: Rabbit Story! Filled with realistic rabbits, this game offers unforgettable moments full of exploration, customization and survival. Solve the mysteries of the forest with your hero rabbit and embark on an adventure!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 14.3%, Action RPG 11.9%, RPG 11%, Open World 10.1%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #32 Birch Simulator
75% matchVery Positive95% of 102 reviews2023
Dev: Performance Artist
Windows
The main characters of modern games can be very different. Brave knights, brilliant scientists or superheroes saving entire worlds. This game offers you a more unusual experience. Here you can become a Birch.
Why similar: Third Person 20.4%, Nature 15.2%, Open World 13.6%, Simulation 11%, RPG 9.1%
- #33 Owl Watch
76% matchVery Positive81% of 134 reviews2018
Dev: Agelvik
Windows
OWL WATCH is a short atmospheric adventure game where you travel around in different biomes. Awaken from your slumber as you venture out to seek ancient technology to aid you in a time of darkness.
Why similar: Nature 18.2%, Great Soundtrack 17.5%, Third Person 12.1%, Adventure 12%, Action 9.6%
- #34 Thousand Threads
76% matchVery Positive81% of 97 reviews2020
Dev: Seamount
Windows · Mac
Explore a beautiful open world where you deliver mail, find artifacts, help people out, and fend off folks you’ve wronged.
Why similar: Open World 29.1%, Action-Adventure 14%, Nature 13.9%, Exploration 8.4%, Adventure 6.9%
- #35 Sphaera
77% matchMostly Negative37% of 67 reviews2018
Dev: Chilla's Art
Windows
Sphaera is a game about relaxation and exploration in a huge grass field filled with animals.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 17.5%, Simulation 10.9%, Third Person 10.2%, Adventure 9.9%, Action 7.3%
- #36 Pinecone Game
75% matchVery Positive84% of 97 reviews2021
Dev: Frameblade
Windows
Welcome to Pinecone Game, where you can plunge into the wonderful world of throwing pinecones into a well!
Why similar: Nature 40.4%, Adventure 25.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.7%, Indie 11%, Singleplayer 8.4%
- #37 Border Town
71% matchVery Positive81% of 299 reviews2025
Dev: GoHoGamesPub: 2P Games
Windows
Restore the former glory of Border Town in an open-world sandbox RPG set in a fantastical realm. Explore the world, craft tools and weapons, cultivate fields, and socialise with your neighbours while dealing with dark forces that threaten to destroy everything you have built.
Why similar: Open World 33.3%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, Sandbox 14.2%, RPG 14%, Adventure 9.1%
- #38 The Wild Eternal
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 173 reviews2017
Dev: Ilsanjo
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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: Great Soundtrack 24.1%, Open World 13.7%, Adventure 10.2%, Story Rich 10.1%, Nature 10%
- #39 Praey for the Gods
72% matchVery Positive81% of 3,071 reviews2021
Dev: No Matter Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Praey for the Gods is a boss climbing open world adventure game where you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying frozen land to explore and solve the secrets of a never ending winter. Grapple, glide and grab hold of massive beasts as you fight to survive and return the world to proper order.
Why similar: Open World 23.7%, Third Person 18.5%, Action-Adventure 17.3%, Fantasy 9%, Adventure 7.8%
- #40 AWAY: The Survival Series
73% matchMixed54% of 369 reviews2021
Dev: Breaking Walls
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
In this story-based adventure, play as a tiny sugar glider in your very own nature documentary. Glide among the trees, fight dangerous predators, and explore beautiful environments as you embark on a high-flying journey to save your family.
Why similar: Open World 25.1%, Third Person 19.8%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Story Rich 11.1%, Colorful 9.1%
- #41 Mountain
73% matchVery Positive88% of 16,289 reviews2014
Dev: David OReilly
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 103.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Existential Nature Simulation
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 40.6%, Simulation 29.4%, Indie 13.6%, Singleplayer 9%, Nature 7.4%
- #42 Phoning Home
74% matchMixed69% of 1,074 reviews2017
Dev: ION LANDS
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A tale of survival about two shipwrecked robots - ION and ANI - on their life-defining journey in this unique genre-mix of exploration, puzzle and survival.
Why similar: Open World 28.2%, Adventure 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Third Person 10%, Action 7.6%
- #43 Pine Hearts
70% matchVery Positive97% of 110 reviews2024
Dev: Hyper Luminal Games LtdPub: Secret Mode
Windows
Pine Hearts is a wholesome and tender adventure about nostalgic journeys, overcoming loss, and helping others. Embark on a cozy hiking expedition to the sprawling Pine Hearts nature reserve and scale the mountain your father never managed to climb.
Why similar: Nature 26.4%, Story Rich 20.2%, Exploration 16.9%, Adventure 15.7%, Cute 12.2%
- #44 AER Memories of Old
71% 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: Open World 26.3%, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, Third Person 11%, Adventure 10.8%, Exploration 9.3%
- #45 Ashes of Oahu
72% matchMixed63% of 51 reviews2019
Dev: Wyrmbyte
Windows
An open world, post-apocalyptic RPG shooter where you tap into the power of the spirit world to liberate the Hawaiian island of Oahu from the army that occupies it.
Why similar: Open World 21.1%, RPG 14.5%, Third Person 12.7%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #46 The Companion
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 118 reviews2021
Dev: David FazzioPub: Studio 46
Windows
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: Open World 31.9%, Third Person 17.2%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Colorful 9.3%, Exploration 9%
- #47 Afallon
68% matchVery Positive80% of 116 reviews2025
Dev: Stargazing interactive
Windows
Afallon is a single-player RPG with the feel of an MMO. Choose your class and race to forge a unique character, explore a large open world with diverse zones and biomes, and experience a living world that changes based on your actions.
Why similar: Open World 14.1%, Third Person 13.6%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Action RPG 11.1%, RPG 9.7%
- #48 Beyond Blue
69% matchVery Positive88% of 1,441 reviews2020
Dev: E-Line Media
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 29.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Beyond Blue is a single-player narrative adventure that takes you deep into our planet’s beating blue heart. Explore the awesome wonder and unbounded mystery that exists within the world’s ocean.
Why similar: Simulation 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Adventure 13.8%, Exploration 13.8%, Open World 12.1%
- #49 Strange Seed
66% matchVery Positive86% of 358 reviews2025
Dev: Chronicle Games LtdPub: Slug Disco
Windows
You’re a lowly blob, but with the ability to evolve any DNA you eat, you don’t have to stay that way. Upgrade parts to fight, run, fly and overcome your environment. Mammals, birds, insects, dinosaurs... everything is on your menu!
Why similar: Third Person 19.6%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, RPG 12.7%, Nature 12.1%, Simulation 9.6%
- #50 The Memory of Eldurim
73% matchMostly Negative39% of 249 reviews2014
Dev: Liminal Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Begin a quest for long-lost truth on your vivid journey through a new fantasy world. This open world action RPG requires and rewards your original choices. It starts with your character, includes creativity in combat, and ends with the cultures, cities, and fate of the world.
Why similar: Open World 32.1%, RPG 25.2%, Fantasy 12.5%, Third Person 10.3%, Action 7.6%
- #51 Smushi Come Home
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,630 reviews2023
Dev: SomeHumbleOnionPub: Mooneye Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Play as a tiny lil' mushroom who's lost in the forest and can't find its way home. Explore unique areas freely at your own pace, chat with friendly inhabitants, and take on different adventures to get back home!
Why similar: Open World 30.5%, Third Person 15.7%, Nature 14%, Adventure 7.8%, Exploration 7.7%
- #52 Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 11,316 reviews2020
Dev: Panache Digital GamesPub: Private Division
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Survive your evolution in Neogene Africa starting 10 million years ago. Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is a third-person open world survival game where you Explore, Expand, and Evolve to advance your clan to the next generation in the exciting new adventure from Panache Digital Games.
Why similar: Open World 26.5%, Third Person 13.5%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Nature 8.7%, RPG 8.1%
- #53 Firewatch
68% matchVery Positive91% of 96,852 reviews2016
Dev: Campo SantoPub: Panic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Great Soundtrack 21.9%, Open World 20.8%, Story Rich 17.4%, Adventure 10.8%, Atmospheric 8.9%
- #54 Shape of the World
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 408 reviews2018
Dev: Hollow Tree GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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: Great Soundtrack 34%, Nature 25.3%, Exploration 9.3%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Adventure 8.5%
- #55 Downward: Enhanced Edition
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 560 reviews2017
Dev: Caracal GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Downward is a first-person open-world parkour based platform adventure set in the medieval ruins of a post-apocalyptic planet Earth. Make your way through breath-taking landscapes, face ancient guardians and unravel the deep mystery that lies behind the disappearance of humanity.
Why similar: Open World 29%, Great Soundtrack 23.7%, Fantasy 11.2%, Adventure 8.7%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #56 Fugl
69% matchVery Positive85% of 640 reviews2017
Dev: Team FuglPub: Kotori Studios Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Soar with the wind as a shape-shifting bird. Explore worlds teeming with life. Discover and morph into hundreds of animal species. Relax and enjoy the freedom of Fugl.
Why similar: Open World 29.3%, Third Person 17.3%, Nature 17%, Simulation 10.8%, Exploration 9.9%
- #57 PolyPine
64% matchVery Positive97% of 366 reviews2025
Dev: Cloudberry PinePub: IndieArk
Windows
A forest simulator where you grow trees and create habitats for animals, plants and insects. Click on animals to make them poop, hunt, dig, cut and twerk! Start with a few basic seeds and attempt to grow a thriving ecosystem.
Why similar: Nature 30.6%, Sandbox 25.6%, Simulation 20.5%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Singleplayer 8%
- #58 The Eternal Cylinder
66% matchVery Positive90% of 1,173 reviews2022
Dev: ACE TeamPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Control a herd of charming creatures called Trebhum and explore an unforgettable alien world filled with exotic lifeforms and surreal environments. Discover dozens of mutations to overcome puzzles, explore new biomes, and survive on a dangerous planet.
Why similar: Open World 25.4%, Third Person 14.7%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Story Rich 11.5%, Colorful 8%
- #59 Fable - The Lost Chapters
68% matchVery Positive92% of 8,126 reviews2011
Dev: Lionhead StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Each person you aid, each flower you crush, and each creature you slay will change this world forever. Fable: Who will you be?
Why similar: RPG 19.5%, Third Person 14.5%, Open World 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Fantasy 10.5%
- #60 Meadow - A Shelter Game
67% matchVery Positive89% of 5,932 reviews2016
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Explore the vast and open landscape as a wild animal. Meadow is an online fable experience that lets old and new fans of the Shelter game series come together and explore a peculiar and wondrous world together.
Why similar: Open World 29.1%, Great Soundtrack 19.7%, Cute 12.3%, Adventure 7%, Nature 6.8%