Games Like Sable

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

Why similar: Atmospheric 24%, Relaxing 22.9%, Exploration 20.8%, Adventure 12.4%, Stylized 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same meditative, atmospheric, and wordless approach to storytelling through exploration.

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

Why similar: Relaxing 20.9%, Open World 20.6%, Exploration 19.9%, 3D Platformer 16.6%, Female Protagonist 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the same sense of freedom and gentle exploration as you traverse a beautiful landscape to reach a summit.

Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.

Why similar: Open World 20.4%, Exploration 19.8%, Story Rich 15.4%, Atmospheric 12%, Sci-fi 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Like Sable, this game centers on the joy of discovery and uncovering the secrets of an ancient, mysterious world at your own pace.

Embark on a journey across vast landscapes in Caravan SandWitch, a captivating narrative-driven exploration adventure.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 27.4%, 3D Platformer 26.8%, Stylized 16.7%, Exploration 16.7%, Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar desert-based exploration experience with a focus on vehicle traversal and uncovering a forgotten past.

Leave home for the first time to collect memories before a mysterious cataclysm washes everything away. Ride, record, meet people, and unravel the strange world around you in this third-person meditative exploration game.

Why similar: Open World 19.6%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Relaxing 12.4%, Stylized 12.3%, Exploration 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the reflective, narrative-driven exploration and the focus on documenting a world on the brink of change.

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: Exploration 16.6%, Puzzle 15.7%, Atmospheric 14.6%, 3D Platformer 12.1%, Open World 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features a beautiful, lonely world filled with environmental puzzles and a poignant, wordless narrative.

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: 3D Platformer 17.6%, Open World 16.3%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Exploration 11%, Story Rich 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes fluid movement and exploration within a vast, open world that feels both ancient and mysterious.

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: Female Protagonist 20%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Hand-drawn 12.9%, Platformer 10.5%, Puzzle Platformer 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: The game provides a deeply emotional, atmospheric journey told through stunning hand-drawn visuals and environmental puzzles.

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 25.2%, Relaxing 14.9%, Exploration 13.9%, Story Rich 13.2%, Atmospheric 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses entirely on peaceful exploration and interacting with the environment through painting rather than combat.

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: Platformer 19.8%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Atmospheric 14.8%, Puzzle Platformer 14.1%, Puzzle 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a visually striking, emotional journey through a changing world that prioritizes atmosphere and narrative.

Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21%, Atmospheric 16.1%, Platformer 14.1%, Exploration 13.8%, Story Rich 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: The focus on maintaining a unique vehicle while traversing a desolate, beautiful landscape echoes the journey-centric feel of Sable.

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

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 16.6%, 3D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 11%, Relaxing 10.2%, Exploration 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a relaxing, puzzle-filled adventure across diverse, vibrant landscapes with a focus on movement and discovery.

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 Platformer 20.4%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Platformer 13.1%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Atmospheric 10%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a beautiful, atmospheric world with puzzle-platforming elements that emphasize the bond between characters.

Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 14.2%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Open World 11.9%, Relaxing 10.2%, Exploration 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features a charming, puzzle-based exploration mechanic where you rearrange the world map to progress.

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: Female Protagonist 18.4%, Relaxing 15.5%, Stylized 14.5%, Exploration 14.4%, Atmospheric 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: It allows for unique exploration by letting you inhabit various animals to traverse a ruined, atmospheric world.

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: Story Rich 23.4%, Open World 21.9%, Atmospheric 21.8%, Exploration 16.3%, Adventure 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at atmospheric, narrative-driven exploration that makes the player feel truly immersed in a remote, quiet environment.

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 28.3%, Female Protagonist 27.7%, Exploration 16.7%, Story Rich 14.7%, Adventure 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It captures a wholesome, exploration-focused experience where the goal is to observe and protect the natural 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: Open World 21.3%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Exploration 15.2%, Relaxing 13.6%, Atmospheric 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features open-world exploration with a focus on flight and visiting floating islands in a stylized, low-poly world.

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: Female Protagonist 26.2%, Story Rich 18.8%, Atmospheric 17%, Puzzle 16.3%, Adventure 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is a narrative-driven adventure game that uses puzzle-solving and exploration to tell a heartfelt, folklore-inspired story.

An archaeologist uncovers a lost history in an ancient space Nebula. Award-winning narrative adventure game with hieroglyphic language puzzles, from the creators of 80 DAYS.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 16.6%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Choices Matter 14.5%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Exploration 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: The game focuses on archaeological exploration and deciphering a lost language, mirroring the sense of uncovering ancient history.

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 22.4%, Relaxing 19.8%, Exploration 18.7%, Puzzle 13.6%, Atmospheric 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes atmospheric exploration through a beautiful, Nordic-inspired landscape as a fox.

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

Why similar: Open World 23.2%, Female Protagonist 21.9%, Relaxing 15.9%, Exploration 15.4%, Atmospheric 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is a combat-free exploration game set in a beautiful, flooded world that encourages climbing and discovery.

It's 1986 - Meredith Weiss takes a break from her career in the big city to deliver mail in her hometown. How will she experience two weeks in beautiful Providence Oaks, with its iconic lake and quirky community? And what will she do next? It's up to you.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 16.5%, Open World 13.9%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Multiple Endings 11.7%, Relaxing 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a slow-paced, narrative-heavy experience focused on the simple, relaxing act of exploring a small town.

Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.3%, Story Rich 16.3%, Exploration 14.8%, Puzzle 13.7%, Atmospheric 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a rich, narrative-heavy adventure with a strong focus on exploration and puzzle-solving in beautiful environments.

Explore strange and wonderful islands and dark labyrinths below in this narrative puzzle platformer. Guide young mechanic Mo on her quest to repair a world on the brink of collapse. The powerful Omni Switch at your disposal may not be enough to fix the damage that hides beneath the surface...

Why similar: Comic Book 18.9%, Puzzle Platformer 16.2%, Hand-drawn 13%, Platformer 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features a distinct, hand-drawn art style and a melancholic, exploration-heavy narrative.

A teenage guitar prodigy sets out on a psychedelic journey to inspire his stage persona and confront the legacy of a dead folk legend. Starring voice performances by Michael Johnston, Caroline Kinley, Lena Headey, Jason Schwartzman, Mark Strong, and Carl Weathers.

Why similar: Sci-fi 17.9%, Stylized 17.3%, Story Rich 16.7%, Platformer 12.8%, Atmospheric 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: The game focuses on a surreal, visual-heavy journey of self-discovery that prioritizes style and atmosphere.

A short, fully voiced, story-first adventure across two worlds. Rearrange words into platforms in Izzy’s diary, then wield word magic to shape your path in the fantasy she writes. Gentle puzzles, watercolour wonder, and a bittersweet story of family, loss, and healing.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 18.8%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Choices Matter 13.4%, Platformer 12.4%, Story Rich 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: The game uses a unique narrative mechanic where words themselves become the platforming environment.

Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.3%, 3D Platformer 16.4%, Stylized 12.7%, Relaxing 11.6%, Exploration 11.3%

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 38.8%, Exploration 22.2%, Atmospheric 17.7%, Adventure 12.1%, Singleplayer 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends exploration with world-building and a relaxing, peaceful atmosphere.

Scarf is an atmospheric and emotional journey about what it means to be a hero. An adventure game mixing puzzles and 3D platforms. Explore beautifully crafted worlds and discover your true destiny with the help of a dragon-shaped scarf.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 17.6%, Open World 15.9%, Platformer 12%, Relaxing 9.9%, Exploration 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This 3D platformer focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving within a vibrant, atmospheric world.

Rethink human’s dominion in The Invincible: a story-driven adventure set in a hard sci-fi world by Stanisław Lem. Discover planet Regis III as scientist Yasna, use atompunk tools looking for a missing crew and face unforeseen threats. Make choices in a philosophical story that’s driven by science.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.3%, Choices Matter 17.9%, Multiple Endings 17%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Story Rich 10.8%

Dive into a surreal ocean abyss in an atmospheric puzzle-adventure. Explore dangerous waters, possess sea creatures and solve environmental puzzles to discover what lies deep below the surface…

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.7%, Hand-drawn 21.3%, Puzzle 15.9%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Exploration 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a surreal, atmospheric puzzle-exploration experience set in a dark, underwater world.

Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.5%, Story Rich 20%, Atmospheric 15.7%, Relaxing 15.3%, RPG 12.4%

A neon-noir story in a rain-drenched cyberpunk metropolis. It’s your first night on the job working for the Cloudpunk delivery service. Two rules: Don’t miss a delivery and don’t ask what’s in the package.

Why similar: Open World 22.5%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Story Rich 10.8%

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: 3D Platformer 20.5%, Puzzle Platformer 19.6%, Open World 16.9%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Exploration 10.3%

🌿 The Last Shores is a chill solar-punk adventure. Clean, explore, and uncover the secrets of a forgotten island while restoring its lost harmony. 🏝️✨

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23.5%, Female Protagonist 16%, Open World 13.7%, Exploration 10.6%, Relaxing 9.6%

Surf the waters of a submerged city! Unravel the past, save the islanders from mysterious sea monsters and discover secrets hidden under the surface.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 27.7%, Platformer 18.3%, Stylized 13.4%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Deliver Us Mars is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure taking you on a suspense-fuelled, high-stakes mission to recover the ARK colony ships stolen by the mysterious Outward.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.7%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Sci-fi 15.6%, Platformer 14.5%, Story Rich 13.4%

Explore the corners of a surrealistic post-human world to give life on Earth a second chance in this touching story about sacrifice and hope.

Why similar: Platformer 25.5%, Exploration 17.3%, Puzzle 15.7%, Adventure 15.4%, Female Protagonist 11.9%

Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.4%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Platformer 13.5%, Atmospheric 11%, Story Rich 9.5%

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: 3D Platformer 18.4%, Puzzle Platformer 17.1%, Puzzle 14.7%, Relaxing 13.7%, Story Rich 12.4%

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

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.2%, Puzzle 15.5%, Multiple Endings 14.1%, Exploration 13.8%, Relaxing 13%

Play as an Artificial Intelligence guiding a stranded xenobiologist through a beautiful and mysterious alien ocean. A non-violent sci-fi story, enter a world of wonder, fear and vulnerability, unraveling the history and ecology of an impossible planet. What will you discover together?

Why similar: Exploration 16.6%, Story Rich 14.7%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Adventure 12.3%

A mutant soap opera where small-town gossip meets the supernatural. Explore the Mutazione community as Kai as she cares for her ailing grandfather. Discover magical gardens, new friends & old secrets. They can survive an apocalyptic meteor strike, but can they survive their small-town drama?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.2%, Relaxing 19.8%, Story Rich 17.3%, Atmospheric 15.4%, Exploration 13.2%

Wayward Strand is a heartfelt story told in a curious way. Hop aboard an airborne hospital and meet its fully-voiced cast of eclectic characters. As time passes for everyone on board, explore the interwoven lives of the patients and staff; discover something new on each and every playthrough.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 16.9%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Choices Matter 13.5%, Relaxing 10%, Story Rich 9.9%

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: Platformer 20.7%, Relaxing 18.5%, Exploration 17.4%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Puzzle 14.2%

Step into a hand-animated realm of wonder in which everyday objects take on a life of their own. Uncover the Forgotlings’ mysteries & harness magical forces as you embark upon a quest to return home.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.3%, Hand-drawn 16.7%, Choices Matter 14.5%, Story Rich 11.8%, Atmospheric 10.5%

A 3D-2D adventure where you travel a 3D world and explore 2D dungeons inside of its characters' bodies and minds! In an unforgettable, surreal story, travel the world, meet whimsical denizens, and save the world from the dangerous Nano Dust.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.8%, Story Rich 19.8%, Exploration 19.1%, Atmospheric 17.8%, Adventure 9.8%

Two lovers gave up everything and escaped to a lost planet to be together. Glide through a mysterious landscape, explore a fragmented world and fight against what’s trying to tear them apart in this RPG adventure about love, rebellion, and freedom.

Why similar: Open World 16.8%, Multiple Endings 14.6%, Choices Matter 13.8%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Story Rich 11.2%

Echo of Starsong is a visual novel style adventure game. Eda, a girl who can hear mysterious sound waves known as starsong, crosses paths with a young man in search of their source. Together, they venture out to the heart of space to unravel an ancient myth.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24%, Puzzle Platformer 16.6%, Story Rich 15.7%, Exploration 12.1%, Sci-fi 11.9%

In the wake of catastrophe find the means to make your family whole again.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 23.3%, Atmospheric 18.6%, Story Rich 17.4%, Sci-fi 15.2%, Puzzle 14.3%

Roleplaying in the ruins of interplanetary capitalism. Live the life of an escaped worker, washed-up on a lawless station at the edge of an interstellar society. Inspired by the flexibility and freedom of TTRPGs, explore the station, choose your friends, escape your past and change your future.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 17.6%, Hand-drawn 17.6%, Sci-fi 15.6%, Story Rich 13.2%, Exploration 10.8%

Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.

Why similar: Open World 16.1%, Female Protagonist 14%, Multiple Endings 13.5%, Choices Matter 12.5%, Stylized 10.2%

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.4%, Puzzle Platformer 21.3%, Platformer 16%, Story Rich 13.9%, Adventure 8.7%

A magical adventure about two high school sweethearts set at the end of their school days - and the end of the world. Explore a crumbling town and help friends face their inner demons, which could be the key to stopping reality itself disintegrating. And don’t forget to pet the cats.

Why similar: Story Rich 24.1%, Exploration 17.6%, Relaxing 16.3%, Atmospheric 15.8%, Puzzle 15.4%

Immerse yourself in a unique narrative experience and explore the thousand summer colors of Dordogne as you revisit your childhood to uncover lost family secrets in this touching formative journey.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.2%, Hand-drawn 14.9%, Relaxing 13%, Stylized 11.8%, Exploration 11.7%

Embark on a journey of forgiveness through impossible environments and illusionary puzzles. Experience this meditative and calming puzzle game by manipulating monuments and creating evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.

Why similar: Relaxing 19.3%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Puzzle 16.2%, Puzzle Platformer 15.5%, Exploration 13.3%

The Final Cut is the ultimate collector's edition of Dreamfall Chapters, a story-driven 3D adventure about choice and consequence, set in parallel worlds: a cyberpunk vision of the future and a magical fantasy realm.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.1%, Choices Matter 15.9%, Story Rich 15%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13%, Atmospheric 10.3%

From the creators of the award-winning Hyper Light Drifter comes the high-speed and gravity-bending world of Solar Ash.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.1%, Platformer 19.7%, Exploration 13.8%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Set sail for a world-changing adventure as you guide Noor in their quest through a series of mind-bending illusions and atmospheric puzzles. Can you unlock the secrets of the mysterious world – and the meaning behind the Sacred Light?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 17.2%, 3D Platformer 17.2%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Relaxing 12.8%, Atmospheric 10.5%