Games Like SEASON: A letter to the future

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: Open World 19.9%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Relaxing 12.3%, Stylized 12%, Exploration 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same sense of meditative, stylized open-world exploration and discovery of a mysterious past.

Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!

Why similar: Photo Editing 55.2% ★, Nature 9.4%, Relaxing 9%, Exploration 7.5%, Stylized 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: The photography-based gameplay and charming, relaxing exploration mirror the core mechanics of the seed game.

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: Narrative 26.4% ★, Emotional 13.7%, Nature 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Relaxing 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its focus on collecting memories and its distinct, painterly art style align perfectly with the themes of the seed game.

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%, Nature 17.9%, Relaxing 14.1%, Exploration 11.5%, Story Rich 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features a beautiful open world where capturing the scenery through art and photography is central to the experience.

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: Open World 19.1%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Relaxing 16.8%, Walking Simulator 16.1%, Story Rich 12%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a similarly slow-paced, relaxing narrative experience focused on meeting people and observing a quiet world.

What if the physical objects of everyday life, the possessions we hold close, were actual windows to the past? Peer into distant memories and unseen futures in Hindsight.

Why similar: Emotional 12.4%, Cinematic 12.3%, Narrative 11% ★, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Interactive Fiction 9%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the emotional weight of memories and the act of looking back at one's past.

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: Walking Simulator 21.3%, Mystery 17.3%, Story Rich 14.6%, Open World 14.2%, Atmospheric 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a similarly atmospheric, narrative-driven exploration experience set in a beautiful, isolated 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: Nature 24.8%, Open World 20.1%, Female Protagonist 20%, Exploration 12%, Story Rich 10%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on nature photography and peaceful exploration in a world that feels both personal and meaningful.

Embark on an emotional first-person narrative adventure where you control the story—and affect its outcomes—with your real-life blinks. With this innovative technique you will fully immerse yourself in a world of memories, both joyous and heartbreaking, as your whole life flashes before your eyes.

Why similar: Narrative 31.3% ★, Emotional 19.9%, Philosophical 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Story Rich 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is a deeply emotional, narrative-driven experience that explores the fleeting nature of life and memory.

The Star Named EOS is a story-rich puzzle adventure built around photography. Recreate compositions of past photos to uncover the truth of a family mystery. Experience a harmonious mixture of beautiful hand-drawn art and engaging puzzles on a journey of reminiscence.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.5%, Stylized 14.6%, Relaxing 13.4%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Exploration 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: It uses photography and memory-based puzzle solving to tell a poignant story about family and connection.

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: Mystery 23.7%, Open World 21.5%, Exploration 20.6%, Story Rich 15.3%, Atmospheric 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: The sense of impending doom and the need to document and understand a world before it changes is a core thematic link.

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: Interactive Fiction 17.3%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Nature 11.7%, Walking Simulator 11.5%, Relaxing 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: The focus on character-driven storytelling and a relaxing, atmospheric world makes it a great companion piece.

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: Story Rich 18.8%, Walking Simulator 18.8%, Mystery 14.2%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Atmospheric 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at exploring personal memories and stories through interactive, environmental storytelling.

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 20.1%, Open World 18%, Exploration 17.1%, Nature 16.4%, Female Protagonist 9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a cozy, stylized, and relaxing exploration experience that encourages the player to take their time.

Umurangi Generation is a first person photography game in the shitty future. Set in Tauranga Aotearoa off the back of an impending crisis you are a courier for the Tauranga Express. Throughout the game you will unlock a variety of lenses and equipment.

Why similar: Photo Editing 79.2% ★, Relaxing 6.6%, Casual 5.1%, Exploration 4.5%, Atmospheric 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: The photography mechanics and the sense of a world undergoing a mysterious, looming shift are highly similar.

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

Why similar: Open World 15%, Emotional 14.3%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Walking Simulator 12.9%, Nature 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: The relaxing, 3D exploration of a post-apocalyptic world shares the same meditative quality.

Harold Halibut is a handmade narrative game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship submerged in an alien ocean. Join Harold as he explores a vibrant retro-future world in his quest to find the true meaning of ‘home’.

Why similar: Cinematic 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Walking Simulator 11.4%, Emotional 11%, Visual Novel 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its unique, handcrafted art style and cinematic, story-rich gameplay evoke a similar sense of wonder.

A song from years ago triggers a flood of memories for champion swimmer Miriam. Embark on an evocative journey through her turbulent childhood and the complicated relationship she shared with her devoted mother.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.7%, Emotional 20.6%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Casual 8.7%, Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game uses interactive, visual storytelling to explore the emotional complexities of memory and childhood.

Long-lost family secrets. Hints of a hidden fortune. And miles to go before they sleep. Tess Devine’s relationship with her mom has never been easy, but they’re about to set out together on a journey into the past that they’ll never forget.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.5%, Cinematic 16.6%, Exploration 10.8%, Emotional 10.6%, Story Rich 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features a narrative-heavy exploration of family history and secrets that mirrors the seed game's tone.

Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.2%, Emotional 18.2%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Story Rich 8.8%, Exploration 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This story-rich visual novel captures a similar sense of mystery and emotional depth within a cozy setting.

If Found... is a game about going home, coming out and erasing everything.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.5%, Interactive Fiction 16.4%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Emotional 12.6%, Stylized 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: The interactive fiction elements and focus on personal history and memory are strong thematic parallels.

Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.

Why similar: Emotional 30.7%, Relaxing 15.9%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Story Rich 14.2%, Exploration 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: It deals with the emotional themes of memory, change, and saying goodbye in a beautiful, contemplative way.

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 31.2%, Atmospheric 22.6%, Relaxing 14.9%, Story Rich 10.1%, Walking Simulator 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is a visually stunning, emotional journey that uses exploration to convey a deeply personal story.

Forgotten Fields is a game about yearning and nostalgia. Play as Sid - a struggling writer who travels back to his childhood home one last time before it's sold off. Visit old friends, relive memories and play through sections of Sid's book in this warm game about the passage of time.

Why similar: Narrative 19.7% ★, Interactive Fiction 13.4%, Philosophical 13.2%, Cinematic 9.7%, Emotional 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: The focus on writing, memory, and the passage of time makes it a thematic match for the seed game.

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Mystery 25%, Walking Simulator 23.2%, Atmospheric 14%, Exploration 12.3%, Open World 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides an atmospheric, exploration-heavy mystery that rewards the player for observing the environment.

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: Nature 15.9%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Open World 13.2%, Relaxing 12.9%, Exploration 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: The charming narrative and puzzle-based exploration of a changing world feel very much in line with the seed game.

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

Why similar: Emotional 15.2%, Cinematic 14.2%, Nature 12%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Stylized 9.1%

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: Exploration 20.6%, Mystery 16.5%, Walking Simulator 15.4%, Narrative 14.3% ★, Story Rich 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It uses unique visual discovery and exploration to tell a story about a world that needs to be revealed.

A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.

Why similar: Emotional 40.7%, Relaxing 25.2%, Atmospheric 14.1%, Stylized 12.9%, Casual 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: The act of writing and receiving letters provides a similar emotional connection to the core theme of the seed game.

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: Cinematic 23.1%, Nature 19.9%, Atmospheric 15.6%, Exploration 14.9%, Story Rich 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: The atmospheric journey through a desolate landscape captures the same feeling of solitary, meaningful travel.

A tranquil exploration and photography experience set across a vast selection of faithfully detailed landscapes.

Why similar: Nature 20.2%, Cinematic 19.4%, Walking Simulator 16.1%, Relaxing 13.2%, Exploration 11.4%

OPUS: Prism Peak is a narrative adventure where you play as a weary photographer stranded in the Dusklands, traveling with a girl who's lost her memories. Together, you'll uncover the mysteries of this land through your camera and find your way home.

Why similar: Narrative 21.4% ★, Emotional 14.9%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Walking Simulator 9.7%, Mystery 8.9%

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 28.6%, Nature 23.7%, Exploration 16.3%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Casual 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a relaxing, stylized world-building experience that emphasizes care and observation.

A Pizza Delivery is a narrative exploration game with puzzle elements focused on connecting with people. Share pizza with charming characters to uncover their stories—and your own. Drive and explore a strange, meditative world filled with secrets.

Why similar: Narrative 20.3% ★, Philosophical 15.3%, Cinematic 12.2%, Emotional 10.9%, Walking Simulator 9.1%

Enjoy the serenity of the Amazon rainforest in this cozy short nature exploration game. As a butterfly researcher on a five-day camping trip, explore nearby tracks, take photos, meet animal friends, and journal the discoveries found along the way!

Why similar: Photo Editing 49.4% ★, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Nature 8.9%, Walking Simulator 8.3%, Relaxing 6.9%

The August Before is a meditative narrative 3D puzzle about cleaning up, sorting out and packing up your life before moving on. Clean up and don’t forget your old belongings on your way to the new life!

Why similar: Emotional 21.1%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Relaxing 13.2%, Stylized 11.1%, Story Rich 9.4%

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: Female Protagonist 14%, Nature 12.7%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Mystery 10.4%, Exploration 8.5%

A meditative experience that invites players to explore the serene beauty of a living, breathing cemetery as it changes with the seasons.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.9%, Exploration 15%, Relaxing 14.6%, Emotional 14.5%, Stylized 11.4%

A story-based exploration game about the very far future. With the help of two Artificial Intelligences, explore a universe conquered by humanity, uncover your purpose in it, and try to stop it from falling apart.

Why similar: Philosophical 35.3%, Interactive Fiction 17.8%, Walking Simulator 14.9%, Exploration 11.9%, Stylized 8.6%

A woman alone in a house. A mystery and a love story. Explore the present to uncover the past, in a short story of love and loss and a life well-lived. A narrative exploration game that examines a world where memories are constantly fading and jumbled.

Why similar: Emotional 22.9%, Walking Simulator 18.8%, Mystery 14.8%, Exploration 12.9%, Stylized 10.5%

A story-driven, first-person adventure game offering a cinematic experience. Embark on a journey to HaustVille, an abandoned settlement in a post-apocalyptic world. Explore your surroundings and uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of the last survivors.

Why similar: Mystery 15.1%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Cinematic 13.4%, Emotional 12.2%, Story Rich 9.3%

No Longer Home is a game about letting go of the life you've built due to circumstances beyond your control. Immerse yourself in the lives of Bo and Ao and learn about their dreams, frustrations and fears. Welcome the magic of the everyday and somewhat extraordinary.

Why similar: Philosophical 17.3%, Interactive Fiction 17.3%, Emotional 14.1%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Relaxing 8.6%

Dive into Mushroom Season! Customize your character, explore lush forests, and compete in thrilling mushroom picking contest. Identify mushrooms, avoid the poisonous ones, and aim for the top trophy. Are you the ultimate forager?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.6%, Open World 21.7%, Relaxing 17.7%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Casual 7.8%

Traverse a harmonious hand painted forest in this first person hike. ☀️The trees guide you with gentle whispers, as you explore a philosophical story.

Why similar: Philosophical 19.9%, Cinematic 14.3%, Emotional 12.5%, Walking Simulator 11.9%, Nature 10.6%

Immerse yourself in a relaxing, minimalist and colorful adventure. Flow with Naiad across a mysterious river and interact with its fauna and flora to discover little secrets. Enjoy a wholesome experience with an original and dreamy visual style.

Why similar: Nature 26.1%, Exploration 19.9%, Relaxing 16.4%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Story Rich 9%

Hitchhiker is a mystery game set along lost highways, where your goal is to solve the puzzle of your own backstory.

Why similar: Philosophical 26%, Mystery 14%, Interactive Fiction 11.7%, Emotional 11.5%, Story Rich 9.8%

Simpler Times is an experiential, interactive meditation that rewards patience and attention with poignant moments that can be replayed like a favorite song.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.2%, Relaxing 21.3%, Exploration 18.8%, Story Rich 14.4%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Welcome to Botany Manor, a stately home in 19th century England. You play as inhabitant Arabella Greene, a retired botanist. Explore your house and gardens, filled with research, to figure out the ideal habitat of forgotten flora. Grow each plant to discover the mysterious qualities they hold…

Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.8%, Walking Simulator 16.5%, Nature 16.1%, Relaxing 13.4%, Exploration 12.8%

Atuel is an award-winning surrealist documentary game in which you explore beautiful, dreamlike landscapes inspired by the topography and wildlife of the Atuel River Valley in Argentina.

Why similar: Philosophical 24.8%, Nature 12.6%, Emotional 11.9%, Walking Simulator 10.3%, Relaxing 8.7%

A thoughtful and deeply personal title with stripped-down mechanics. The lack of dialogue or text allows you to create your own narrative through your time with four characters. Each short story will allow players to be swept away by the haunting lyrics of over twenty original, nostalgic songs.

Why similar: Narrative 28.2% ★, Interactive Fiction 18.6%, Emotional 13.4%, Walking Simulator 11.4%, Visual Novel 9.7%

Été (summer) is a relaxing painting game set in Montréal. Color the city to explore, create artworks on canvas, collect stamps in your album, decorate your studio, fulfill commissions from your neighbors, and unleash your inner artist!

Why similar: Narrative 25.4% ★, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Relaxing 11.3%, Nature 10.9%, Stylized 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: Nature 14.6%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Open World 13.2%, Walking Simulator 12.1%, Relaxing 11.3%

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: Narrative 17.1% ★, Philosophical 17.1%, Emotional 12%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Mystery 8.6%

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: Emotional 30.5%, Exploration 22.3%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Adventure 15.1%, Atmospheric 12.5%

Travel with Rina during a year as a photographer! 75 Pictures to unlock in Story & Extra modes. Procedurally generated mini-game.

Why similar: Photo Editing 53.9% ★, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Story Rich 5.2%, Casual 4.2%

Explore an unknown and abandoned world. Each step, each puzzle, brings you closer to discovering the history and secrets of a lost civilization. Can you find the light?

Why similar: Philosophical 24.7%, Emotional 13.8%, Mystery 13.2%, Walking Simulator 11.9%, Relaxing 10.1%

Explore a celestial world filled with secrets, hidden paths, and dreamlike landscapes. Master a fluid momentum-based flight system, collect Chi energy by taking risks, discover new floating realms, and help Mesoké rebuild her inner palace.

Why similar: Emotional 17.5%, Nature 13.9%, Relaxing 12.2%, Stylized 10.5%, Exploration 10.4%

Grow a beautiful island as you build a daily habit of mindfulness and meditation. Experience relaxation and learn ways to care for your mental wellbeing.

Why similar: Philosophical 26.4%, Nature 12.1%, Open World 11.5%, Cinematic 10.7%, Relaxing 10%

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: Emotional 23.3%, Nature 19%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Story Rich 12.1%, Atmospheric 10.1%

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Why similar: Relaxing 21.8%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Stylized 14.3%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Exploration 9.1%