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 33.8%, Atmospheric 17%, Exploration 15.8%, Adventure 10.9%, Relaxing 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Like RiME, this game uses a wordless narrative and a breathtaking score to evoke a deep sense of emotional connection and wonder.

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 31.4%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Exploration 14.7%, Relaxing 11.4%, Adventure 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This underwater adventure mirrors the serene exploration and vibrant, artistic world-building that makes RiME so memorable.

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 42.5%, Atmospheric 18.7%, Puzzle 7.2%, Adventure 6.3%, Relaxing 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A stunningly beautiful puzzle-platformer that explores themes of grief and healing through color and movement, much like 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 25%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Adventure 12%, 3D Platformer 11.9%, Relaxing 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-adventure game features a charming, melancholic atmosphere and a focus on helping others that feels very similar to the journey in RiME.

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 15.6%, Atmospheric 14.7%, 3D Platformer 12.1%, Open World 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: With its striking art style and emphasis on peaceful exploration, this game captures the same sense of solitary discovery found in RiME.

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 26.9%, Exploration 24.1%, Adventure 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Walking Simulator 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares an artistic, minimalist approach to exploration and puzzle-solving that invites players to uncover the secrets of a mysterious world.

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%, Exploration 17.7%, Adventure 12.2%, Atmospheric 11%, Open World 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: The ability to transform into a bird and explore a fractured world of floating islands provides a sense of freedom and wonder similar to RiME.

Spirit of the North is a single-player 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. Play as an ordinary red fox whose story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox.

Why similar: Adventure 20.1%, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Exploration 14.2%, Puzzle 13.3%, Relaxing 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Playing as a fox in a beautiful, desolate landscape, you will find the same sense of discovery and companionship present in RiME.

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 19.4%, Atmospheric 16.7%, Open World 14%, Fantasy 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: This social adventure game features fluid movement and a beautiful, dreamlike world that emphasizes exploration and emotional connection.

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 21%, Atmospheric 15.9%, Exploration 13.4%, Adventure 9.3%, Walking Simulator 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A short, emotional journey that parallels the themes of loss and discovery found in the narrative of RiME.

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

Why similar: Puzzle 15.7%, Exploration 15.7%, Atmospheric 12.9%, 3D Platformer 11.1%, Adventure 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, colorful adventure focused on exploration and light puzzle-solving in a world filled with curious creatures.

Hoa is a beautiful puzzle-platforming game that features breathtaking hand-painted art, lovely music, and a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.

Why similar: Atmospheric 24.7%, Exploration 22.8%, Relaxing 16.4%, Adventure 11.8%, Fantasy 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A gorgeous, hand-painted puzzle-platformer that shares the serene, whimsical, and atmospheric nature of RiME.

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 20.6%, Great Soundtrack 18.5%, Adventure 18.5%, Puzzle 17%, Fantasy 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A powerful, emotional narrative experience that uses unique puzzle mechanics to tell a story without traditional dialogue.

In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.

Why similar: Puzzle 32.6%, Atmospheric 26.1%, Adventure 16.3%, Platformer 7.8%, Singleplayer 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This cinematic puzzle-adventure features a beautiful world and a companion-based dynamic that echoes the emotional core of RiME.

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 17.5%, Exploration 17.1%, Atmospheric 15.1%, Adventure 9.7%, Fantasy 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This climbing-focused adventure emphasizes atmospheric storytelling and environmental puzzles in a beautiful, vertical world.

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 22.9%, Atmospheric 20.4%, Relaxing 12.8%, Walking Simulator 10.5%, Adventure 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game allows you to explore a stunning world through the eyes of various animals, emphasizing the same atmospheric storytelling found in RiME.

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 26.5%, Exploration 20.9%, Relaxing 11.2%, Adventure 10.8%, Open World 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, charming exploration game that encourages players to discover secrets at their own pace in a beautiful mountain setting.

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: Exploration 33.3%, Puzzle 32.6%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Fantasy 8.9%, Colorful 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: While more challenging, this game captures the joy of exploring a mysterious, interconnected world filled with secrets and puzzles.

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 39.6%, Adventure 14.2%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Puzzle 11.3%, Fantasy 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful puzzle-platformer that uses the changing seasons as a mechanic to explore a lush, atmospheric forest.

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 22.8%, Atmospheric 17.8%, Exploration 14.3%, Adventure 11.9%, Walking Simulator 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Though more grounded, this game excels at atmospheric storytelling and environmental discovery in a stunning wilderness setting.

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 32.3%, Puzzle 27.3%, Exploration 15.9%, Platformer 7.1%, Adventure 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant puzzle-platformer that rewards curiosity and exploration in a vibrant, perspective-shifting world.

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 22.1%, 3D Platformer 18.8%, Adventure 15.8%, Atmospheric 15.8%, Fantasy 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure game features a lush, beautiful world and a focus on restoring balance that resonates with the themes of RiME.

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 22.7%, Exploration 14.5%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Open World 10.4%, Fantasy 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tranquil open-world game focused on painting and exploration, perfect for those who enjoyed the peaceful side of RiME.

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 19.6%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Open World 9.8%, Relaxing 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A combat-free exploration game set in a flooded, mysterious city that focuses on climbing and uncovering the past.

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 27.5%, Open World 18.5%, Adventure 16.3%, Colorful 10.6%, Family Friendly 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A peaceful, heartwarming game focused on exploration and environmental conservation in a vibrant Mediterranean setting.

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: Great Soundtrack 32.4%, Puzzle 17.9%, Atmospheric 14.2%, Adventure 13.8%, Colorful 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A poignant, puzzle-based narrative game that uses beautiful art to tell a story about life and memory.

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

Why similar: Relaxing 22.3%, 3D Platformer 20.2%, Colorful 18.6%, Adventure 13.5%, Family Friendly 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, movement-focused adventure that prioritizes fun and discovery in a vibrant, low-stakes environment.

“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 46.2%, Atmospheric 17.5%, Adventure 7.9%, Puzzle 6%, Fantasy 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A visually spectacular metroidvania that balances challenging platforming with a deeply emotional and atmospheric story.

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: Exploration 20.1%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Open World 13.9%, Adventure 12.7%, Colorful 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a relaxing, colorful world-building experience that emphasizes the beauty of nature and exploration.

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

Why similar: Puzzle 33.1%, Exploration 17.6%, Open World 10.1%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Colorful 6.7%

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 28.5%, Exploration 16.7%, Adventure 13.2%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Open World 9.5%

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: Exploration 20.8%, Great Soundtrack 19.8%, Adventure 11.7%, Open World 10.4%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused flight game that takes you through a strange, inverted world filled with ancient secrets.

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 20.9%, Atmospheric 16.2%, Fantasy 11.1%, Adventure 11.1%, Colorful 9.5%

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 17.3%, Adventure 15.2%, Exploration 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Open World 9.5%

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.1%, 3D Platformer 15.7%, Relaxing 10.3%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Exploration 9.4%

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

Why similar: Exploration 22.4%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Open World 13.4%, Relaxing 11.8%, Walking Simulator 10.8%

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 23.7%, Puzzle 17.2%, Exploration 14%, 3D Platformer 11.2%, Atmospheric 10.2%

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 22.6%, Exploration 16.9%, Atmospheric 15%, Adventure 12.2%, Open World 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 27.1%, Exploration 15.2%, Atmospheric 14.7%, Adventure 14.3%, Colorful 8.2%

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 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Atmospheric 13.8%, Exploration 10.5%

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: Atmospheric 16.1%, Exploration 15.8%, Puzzle 15.2%, Relaxing 11.7%, Open World 10.3%

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 38.1%, Atmospheric 15.6%, Walking Simulator 15.6%, Exploration 9.7%, Adventure 7.3%

“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 48.3%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Adventure 7.3%, Fantasy 6.4%, Puzzle 5.3%

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%, Atmospheric 24.2%, Relaxing 16.4%, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Story Rich 9.6%

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 27.7%, Adventure 15.1%, Exploration 12.7%, Puzzle 11.3%, Atmospheric 9.4%

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 39.5%, Atmospheric 16.3%, Adventure 11.8%, Fantasy 11.7%, Story Rich 6%

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: Great Soundtrack 27.2%, Open World 14%, Exploration 13.1%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Relaxing 10.5%

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 32.7%, Adventure 20.8%, Atmospheric 14.6%, Puzzle 12.4%, Fantasy 7%

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 40.4%, Adventure 19.4%, Open World 9.2%, Platformer 9.2%, Family Friendly 6.1%

Run, climb and glide your way through a dark Nordic forest and explore its living, breathing ecosystem filled with secrets and mystical creatures. Become Fe and discover a world that you will never want to leave.

Why similar: Puzzle 30.9%, Atmospheric 17.7%, Fantasy 16.7%, Adventure 10.7%, 3D Platformer 9.9%

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 40.8%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Exploration 10.2%, Puzzle 8.7%, Adventure 7.6%

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 23.6%, Adventure 19.9%, Exploration 19.9%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Colorful 8%

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: Atmospheric 22.8%, Adventure 20.8%, Fantasy 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Open World 8.3%

Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.

Why similar: Puzzle 25.5%, Exploration 21.6%, Atmospheric 15.6%, Adventure 12.8%, Walking Simulator 7.8%

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 24%, Atmospheric 23%, Puzzle 16.9%, Adventure 12.9%, Platformer 7.7%

An open-world adventure with puzzle elements and a minimalist aesthetic. Bokida takes place on a dormant, seemingly monochromatic world of light that gradually reveals its beauty. Experience freedom while exploring a peaceful, intriguing environment.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 51.6%, Adventure 18.7%, Puzzle 15.4%, Exploration 8.5%, Indie 5.9%

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 34.3%, Atmospheric 19.3%, Adventure 13.3%, Puzzle 6.8%, Story Rich 6.6%

Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Built from the ground up to play in 2D & VR, explore Myst in a whole new dimension! Journey to the Ages, unravel puzzles, and be a part of the surrealistic adventure that will become your own.

Why similar: Puzzle 33.9%, Exploration 28.9%, Adventure 19.7%, Atmospheric 6%, Story Rich 4.6%

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

Why similar: Exploration 20.4%, Open World 17.8%, 3D Platformer 17.4%, Adventure 13.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%