Games Like RiME

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 35.4%, Atmospheric 16.4%, Exploration 15.3%, Adventure 11.1%, Relaxing 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Like RiME, this game uses a wordless, emotional narrative and a stunning musical score to guide players through a beautiful, atmospheric world.

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 33%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Exploration 14.3%, Relaxing 11%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the art director of Journey, this underwater exploration game offers a similarly relaxing and awe-inspiring experience.

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: Great Soundtrack 44.1%, Atmospheric 17.8%, Puzzle 7.2%, Adventure 6.4%, Relaxing 5%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares RiME's focus on emotional storytelling through vibrant, artistic visuals and a poignant, wordless journey.

Enjoy meditative vibes in Jusant, an action-puzzle climbing game. Scale an immeasurably tall tower and ascend to new heights alongside your watery companion. Master your climbing tools, find your way up through diverse biomes, and piece together the tower’s past.

Why similar: Puzzle 17.1%, Exploration 16.5%, Atmospheric 14.4%, Adventure 9.8%, Fantasy 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A meditative climbing adventure that emphasizes environmental discovery and atmospheric storytelling in a mysterious, vertical world.

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: Exploration 16.6%, Puzzle 15.7%, Atmospheric 14.3%, 3D Platformer 12.3%, Open World 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the meditative joy of exploration and discovery in a vast, stylized open world that encourages curiosity above all else.

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: Atmospheric 19.6%, Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Adventure 18.7%, Puzzle 16.9%, Fantasy 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional puzzle-adventure that uses unique mechanics to tell a powerful, wordless story.

From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world.

Why similar: Exploration 18.7%, 3D Platformer 14.7%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Adventure 11.4%, Open World 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features fluid movement and environmental puzzle-solving in a beautifully atmospheric setting that mirrors the sense of adventure found in RiME.

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: Great Soundtrack 19.9%, Exploration 17.2%, Adventure 12.2%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Open World 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the freedom of flight and exploration across floating islands, capturing a sense of peace and wonder.

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

Why similar: Puzzle 15.8%, Exploration 15.6%, Atmospheric 12.5%, 3D Platformer 11.4%, Adventure 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, colorful journey through ancient lands filled with puzzles and creatures that feels like a spiritual cousin to RiME.

The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.

Why similar: Puzzle 26%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Adventure 12.3%, 3D Platformer 12.1%, Fantasy 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and poignant puzzle-adventure about finding hope and purpose, echoing the gentle, melancholic tone of RiME.

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 22.1%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Exploration 13.2%, Adventure 9.5%, Walking Simulator 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A touching, short-form exploration game that weaves together two parallel stories about life and loss.

A breathtaking open-world adventure awaits! Explore magical realms, restore lost light, and form wordless bonds with players worldwide. Complete quests and solve puzzles in seasonal events that celebrate kindness, discovery, and heartfelt connection.

Why similar: Puzzle 20.8%, Exploration 19.3%, Atmospheric 16.3%, Open World 14.4%, Fantasy 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A social, atmospheric adventure that emphasizes exploration, flight, and emotional connection in a breathtaking fantasy landscape.

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: Exploration 22.6%, Atmospheric 19.6%, Relaxing 12.2%, Adventure 11.3%, Walking Simulator 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Allows players to explore a beautiful, ruined world from the perspective of various animals, emphasizing atmosphere and discovery.

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.5%, Exploration 21%, Adventure 11.1%, Relaxing 10.9%, Open World 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, bite-sized adventure that focuses on the simple joy of exploration and the beauty of nature.

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: Puzzle 15.5%, Exploration 14%, Atmospheric 12.5%, 3D Platformer 11%, Adventure 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person adventure featuring a fox that relies on environmental storytelling and exploration rather than dialogue.

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

Why similar: Puzzle 20.8%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Adventure 11.2%, Fantasy 10.9%, Colorful 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A folklore-inspired adventure that balances puzzle-solving with a heartfelt, character-driven story.

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: Great Soundtrack 21.8%, Exploration 14.5%, Atmospheric 12%, Open World 10.7%, Fantasy 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A peaceful, open-world exploration game where you play as a painter, focusing on discovery rather than combat.

A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

Why similar: Exploration 21.8%, 3D Platformer 19.2%, Adventure 16.3%, Atmospheric 15.2%, Fantasy 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines beautiful, high-fidelity art with puzzle-solving and adventure in a way that feels both magical and grounded.

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 40.9%, Adventure 14.1%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Puzzle 11.4%, Platformer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful 2D puzzle-platformer that uses the changing of seasons to alter the environment, much like RiME's puzzle mechanics.

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: Puzzle 27%, Exploration 23.7%, Adventure 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Walking Simulator 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A unique puzzle-platformer that uses a minimalist art style to encourage exploration and discovery.

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 47.6%, Atmospheric 16.5%, Adventure 7.9%, Puzzle 5.9%, Platformer 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly atmospheric and visually stunning world filled with platforming challenges and emotional depth.

Transform the world of Hob! A new action-adventure from Runic Games, the award-winning studio behind Torchlight I and II. It's your chance. Make it home.

Why similar: Puzzle 17.7%, Adventure 15.2%, Exploration 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Open World 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A wordless, puzzle-heavy adventure set in a mysterious, shifting world that rewards careful observation.

Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.

Why similar: Exploration 22.3%, Atmospheric 15.1%, Open World 13.8%, Relaxing 11.6%, Walking Simulator 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, combat-free exploration game set in a beautiful, flooded city that emphasizes discovery.

Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.

Why similar: Puzzle 33.2%, Exploration 33%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Fantasy 8.9%, Colorful 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A wordless, isometric adventure that rewards curiosity and exploration with deep, hidden secrets.

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 24%, Atmospheric 17.2%, Exploration 14.1%, Adventure 12.2%, Walking Simulator 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in atmospheric storytelling that uses its environment to build a compelling, emotional mystery.

Experience the epic journey of Nuna and Fox as they search for the source of an eternal blizzard that threatens the survival of everything they have ever known.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.3%, Atmospheric 22%, Puzzle 16.9%, Adventure 12.9%, Platformer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-platformer that blends cultural storytelling with exploration in a harsh, beautiful environment.

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

Why similar: Puzzle 20%, 3D Platformer 18.4%, Exploration 14.4%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Adventure 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, exploration-heavy puzzle game that emphasizes scale and discovery in a charming, miniature world.

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: Exploration 27.3%, Open World 18.8%, Adventure 16.8%, Colorful 10.6%, Family Friendly 8%

Why You'll Like It: A gentle, colorful game about exploring an island and protecting its wildlife, perfect for those who enjoyed RiME's relaxing pace.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.6%, Atmospheric 18.8%, Exploration 15.1%, Walking Simulator 10.9%, Story Rich 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: While more narrative-focused, it shares the same sense of wonder and environmental storytelling found in RiME's best moments.

Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.

Why similar: Exploration 24.5%, 3D Platformer 22%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Fantasy 10.6%, Adventure 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Blends challenging platforming with atmospheric exploration in a mysterious, ruined kingdom.

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

Why similar: Puzzle 33.5%, Exploration 17.5%, Open World 10.2%, Atmospheric 8.9%, Colorful 6.6%

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 29.6%, Exploration 15.9%, Adventure 13%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Open World 9.3%

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: Exploration 19.3%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Open World 10%, Relaxing 9.3%

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning action-platformer crafted by Moon Studios for PC.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 49.7%, Atmospheric 13.2%, Adventure 7.3%, Fantasy 6.2%, Puzzle 5.2%

Find a way through the towers and dungeons of TRI by solving puzzles, climbing impossible ascents and reflecting light-rays. The mystical TRI will let you create your own paths in this strange world – just try not to lose your mind when you're falling upside down!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24.7%, Puzzle 17%, Exploration 13.6%, 3D Platformer 11.3%, Atmospheric 9.7%

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.2%, 3D Platformer 15.9%, Relaxing 9.9%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Exploration 9.1%

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 22.2%, Puzzle 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 18%, Atmospheric 13.2%, Exploration 10.4%

Experience award-winning Flower, now available on PC. Flower lets you take control of the wind as you explore and navigate beautiful, lush environments.

Why similar: Exploration 15.7%, Atmospheric 15.7%, Puzzle 15.4%, Relaxing 11.5%, Adventure 10.6%

Meet Yoku, the pint-sized postman protagonist of Yoku's Island Express! Use a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming and open world exploration to unlock the secrets of Mokumana Island, help the locals, awaken ancient deities and much more in this amazing new tropical adventure!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 41.2%, Adventure 18.9%, Platformer 9.3%, Open World 9.1%, Family Friendly 5.9%

Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 42%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Exploration 9.9%, Puzzle 8.6%, Adventure 7.7%

The Gardens Between is a surreal puzzle adventure that follows best friends, Arina and Frendt, as they fall into a mysterious world of beautiful garden islands. Manipulate time to solve puzzles and discover the secrets of each island.

Why similar: Puzzle 28.7%, Atmospheric 18.5%, Relaxing 13.9%, Walking Simulator 13.2%, Adventure 12.3%

Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, and hope. Interacting with the world around you, you'll shape the landscape to create the old man's path forward. Experience heartache and hope as you embark on a heartfelt journey through a sunkissed world.

Why similar: Puzzle 20.7%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Exploration 14.8%, Adventure 12.6%, Colorful 9.7%

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: Great Soundtrack 39.7%, Atmospheric 15%, Walking Simulator 15%, Exploration 9.5%, Adventure 7.3%

Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.

Why similar: Puzzle 22.5%, Exploration 16.3%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Adventure 12.3%, Open World 8.7%

Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humor and multi layered narrative. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind seeking to restore the courage that's been lost.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 35%, Puzzle 17.7%, Adventure 11.6%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Colorful 7.1%

Experience the mysterious, timeless world of Toren, the first adventure game from Brazilian indie developer Swordtales. You are Moonchild, destined to climb the tower (known as Toren) on a hauntingly solitary journey to find your purpose.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 34%, Adventure 21%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Puzzle 12.3%, Fantasy 6.8%

Dear Esther immerses you in a stunningly realised world, a remote and desolate island somewhere in the outer Hebrides. As you step forwards, a voice begins to read fragments of a letter: 'Dear Esther...' - and so begins a journey through one of the most original first-person games of recent years.

Why similar: Puzzle 18%, Exploration 17.9%, Great Soundtrack 17.5%, Walking Simulator 9.7%, Atmospheric 9.4%

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: Great Soundtrack 29%, Adventure 15.4%, Exploration 12.4%, Puzzle 11.3%, Atmospheric 9%

Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.5%, Puzzle 26.9%, Exploration 15.4%, Platformer 7.4%, Adventure 5.1%

Yooka-Laylee is an all-new open-world platformer from genre veterans Playtonic! Explore huge, beautiful worlds, meet an unforgettable cast of characters and horde a vault-load of collectibles as buddy-duo Yooka and Laylee embark on an epic adventure to thwart corporate creep Capital B!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.9%, 3D Platformer 21.5%, Adventure 12.6%, Exploration 10.6%, Colorful 8.8%

Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.

Why similar: Puzzle 27.6%, Exploration 15.1%, Adventure 14.8%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Colorful 8.1%

A deep, interactive adventure about love and loss, beautifully depicted and offering an intense cinematic experience. What would you do to save the one you love?

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 36.1%, Atmospheric 18.1%, Adventure 13.3%, Puzzle 6.7%, Story Rich 6.6%

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: Puzzle 23.9%, Adventure 20.5%, Exploration 19.6%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Colorful 8%

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: Exploration 21.4%, Atmospheric 20.7%, Adventure 15.5%, Fantasy 15.5%, Story Rich 7.7%

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: Great Soundtrack 20.9%, Exploration 20.4%, Adventure 11.9%, Open World 10.5%, Atmospheric 8.8%

Epistory immerses you in an atmospheric action/adventure game where you play a girl riding a giant fox who fights an insectile corruption from an origami world. As you progress and explore this world, the story literally unfolds and the mysteries of the magic power of the words are revealed.

Why similar: Exploration 20.9%, Great Soundtrack 17.5%, Atmospheric 14.8%, Adventure 13.9%, Colorful 11.4%

Explore a forgotten land in Gecko Gods, a puzzle-adventure as a tiny gecko. Climb walls, solve ancient puzzles and uncover a lost civilisation in a world full of hidden paths, quiet secrets and natural wonder.

Why similar: Puzzle 18.8%, Exploration 17.7%, 3D Platformer 13.1%, Adventure 11.1%, Atmospheric 10.2%

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 27.6%, Exploration 13.2%, Adventure 12%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Walking Simulator 7.1%

Explore an abandoned building, encountering puzzles and clues to discover what happened, as you try to escape in both your nightmares and the waking world. Be immersed in the hauntingly beautiful 3D atmosphere in this puzzle exploration mystery game.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.8%, Puzzle 19.5%, Atmospheric 17.1%, Exploration 16.1%, Adventure 7.4%