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A serene first person exploration game in a surreal, organic world that reacts to your presence. Journey through a psychedelically colorful ecosystem of flourishing flora, rambling waterfalls, burgeoning mountains, glowing monoliths and graceful creatures. A 1-3 hour escape from work, anxiety and…

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A serene first person exploration game in a surreal, organic world that reacts to your presence. Journey through a psychedelically colorful ecosystem of flourishing flora, rambling waterfalls, burgeoning mountains, glowing monoliths and graceful creatures. A 1-3 hour escape from work, anxiety and stress.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 78% — of 414 reviews
Released: 2018-06-05
Developer: Hollow Tree Games
Publisher: Plug In Digital
Genres: Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 1.1 hrs
Mean playtime: 11.1 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 53%

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    97% matchVery Positive86% of 7,681 reviews2017
    Dev: Forgotten KeyPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Nature 16.2%, Relaxing 14.7%, Exploration 14%, Atmospheric 11.3%

  2. #2 Mountain
    96% matchVery Positive88% of 16,292 reviews2014
    Dev: David OReilly
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 103.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Existential Nature Simulation

    Why similar: Relaxing 25.6%, Great Soundtrack 23.3%, Casual 21.3%, Nature 15%, Indie 11%

  3. #3 Sphaera
    96% matchMostly Negative37% of 67 reviews2018
    Dev: Chilla's Art
    Windows

    Sphaera is a game about relaxation and exploration in a huge grass field filled with animals.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.3%, Surreal 16.7%, Casual 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Indie 7.9%

  4. #4 A Short Hike
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,321 reviews2019
    Dev: adamgryu
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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

    Why similar: Nature 24.9%, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Relaxing 15%, Exploration 12.2%, Walking Simulator 10.6%

  5. #5 Drizzlepath
    94% matchMixed53% of 621 reviews2015
    Dev: Tonguç Bodur
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    In Drizzlepath you are set on a journey to the top of the Mountain of Fire. It aims to be an atmospheric, relaxed and enigmatic experience. Downloadable soundtrack included.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.5%, Great Soundtrack 19.7%, Relaxing 10.5%, Casual 9.7%, Atmospheric 9.3%

  6. #6 Proteus
    94% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,787 reviews2013
    Dev: Ed Key and David KanagaPub: Twisted Tree
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 18 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 18%

    Proteus is a game about exploration and immersion in a dream-like island world where the soundtrack to your play is created by your surroundings. Played in first-person, the primary means of interaction is simply your presence in the world and how you observe it.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.4%, Relaxing 15%, Exploration 13.3%, Casual 9.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%

  7. #7 Omno
    92% matchVery Positive92% of 2,763 reviews2021
    Dev: Studio InkyfoxPub: Future Friends Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%

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

    Why similar: Relaxing 28.6%, Atmospheric 23.5%, Exploration 22%, Adventure 10.9%, Indie 10%

  8. #8 The Wild Eternal
    93% matchMostly Positive77% of 177 reviews2017
    Dev: Ilsanjo
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    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: Nature 20.8%, Walking Simulator 19%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Surreal 8.6%, Atmospheric 7.8%

  9. #9 Refunct
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 17,440 reviews2015
    Dev: Dominique Grieshofer
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%

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

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.5%, Relaxing 21.4%, First-Person 12.9%, Casual 12.1%, Atmospheric 11.7%

  10. #10 Owl Watch
    91% matchVery Positive81% of 135 reviews2018
    Dev: Agelvik
    Windows

    OWL WATCH is a short atmospheric adventure game where you travel around in different biomes. Awaken from your slumber as you venture out to seek ancient technology to aid you in a time of darkness.

    Why similar: Nature 41.8%, Casual 14.6%, Walking Simulator 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Indie 7.6%

  11. #11 Onde
    90% matchVery Positive90% of 334 reviews2022
    Dev: LancePub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Catch a wave in this smooth sound-surfing platformer: Let ethereal tunes carry you fluidly through serene abstract landscapes, tune into soothing sound spheres and revel in a meditative journey of life.

    Why similar: Nature 26.4%, Atmospheric 25%, Relaxing 12.9%, Casual 12%, Exploration 8.5%

  12. #12 Monument Valley
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,586 reviews2022
    Dev: ustwo games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    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 31.8%, Casual 23.2%, Exploration 18.4%, Adventure 10.8%, Atmospheric 7.5%

  13. #13 7Groves
    88% matchMixed67% of 59 reviews2024
    Dev: RainySundayAfternoon
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A game in which you explore surreal and beautiful forests.

    Why similar: Nature 32%, Walking Simulator 11.9%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Surreal 10.1%, Relaxing 9.7%

  14. #14 TIMEframe
    89% matchMixed66% of 709 reviews2015
    Dev: Random Seed Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 49.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Time is relative. Sometimes 10 seconds can feel like an eternity... In TIMEframe you will discover a world in slow motion. Explore the remnants of a mysterious civilization on the brink of destruction.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.4%, Great Soundtrack 21.1%, Casual 13.1%, Atmospheric 9.8%, First-Person 8.4%

  15. #15 Journey
    86% matchVery Positive94% of 37,969 reviews2020
    Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24.1%, Walking Simulator 19.7%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Relaxing 13.3%, Exploration 10.2%

  16. #16 ABZU
    86% matchVery Positive93% of 27,476 reviews2016
    Dev: Giant SquidPub: 505 Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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 26.9%, Relaxing 20.8%, Atmospheric 15.7%, Exploration 11.5%, Walking Simulator 7.9%

  17. #17 Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
    87% matchMostly Positive75% of 7,446 reviews2017
    Dev: The Chinese RoomPub: Secret Mode
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    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: Walking Simulator 33.3%, Exploration 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Relaxing 10.7%, First-Person 10.3%

  18. #18 0°N 0°W
    84% matchVery Positive86% of 396 reviews2018
    Dev: Colorfiction
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    Ready for a wild trip of psychedelic sights and sounds? 0°N 0°W is a chill, first-person walking sim for everyone, where each run is a fresh adventure!

    Why similar: Surreal 29.4%, Walking Simulator 24.7%, Relaxing 10.4%, Exploration 9.8%, First-Person 9.4%

  19. #19 Flower
    83% matchMostly Positive79% of 5,050 reviews2019
    Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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

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    84% matchMixed63% of 95 reviews2021
    Dev: Tonguç Bodur
    Windows

    Loverowind is a very short experience about the wind of spring.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 28%, Casual 16.7%, Nature 15%, Surreal 9.4%, Exploration 8.6%

  21. #21 The First Tree
    82% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,820 reviews2017
    Dev: David Wehle
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    A beautiful, 3rd-person exploration game centered around two parallel stories: a fox trying to find her missing family, and a son reconnecting with his estranged father in Alaska. Uncover artifacts from the son's life as he becomes intertwined in the fox’s journey towards The First Tree.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.2%, Nature 16.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Relaxing 9.3%

  22. #22 Becalm
    81% matchVery Positive85% of 378 reviews2019
    Dev: Colorfiction
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Fancy a relaxing drift through magical waters? Enjoy this seafaring voyage in search of the sunset!

    Why similar: Nature 25.9%, Surreal 13.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Relaxing 11.3%, Casual 10.9%

  23. #23 Pluviophile
    81% matchVery Positive88% of 321 reviews2020
    Dev: Tonguç Bodur
    Windows

    Pluviophile is a very short experience about the mood of rain in the woods.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 27%, Nature 15.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Relaxing 8.6%, Atmospheric 7.9%

  24. #24 MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition
    82% matchMixed65% of 1,424 reviews2014
    Dev: Pantumaca BarcelonaPub: Talking About Media
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    MIND: Path to Thalamus is a First Person Puzzler that throws you into a fantastic and surreal environment. You will bend the natural elements to your will in order to progress in this emotive, mindbending tale. Now also in Virtual Reality!

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.8%, Surreal 27%, Atmospheric 10.5%, First-Person 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%

  25. #25 Sizeable
    78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,335 reviews2021
    Dev: Business Goose Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Sizeable is a relaxing and peacefull puzzle/exploration game! Shrink and grow your way through small dioramas in search of hidden objects!

    Why similar: Relaxing 23.8%, Casual 22.8%, Exploration 17.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Indie 10%

  26. #26 Sunlight
    80% matchMostly Positive75% of 460 reviews2021
    Dev: Krillbite Studio
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 19%

    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: Walking Simulator 38.5%, Nature 37.5%, Relaxing 11.7%, Adventure 7.7%, Atmospheric 2.6%

  27. #27 Cloud Climber
    78% matchVery Positive92% of 4,136 reviews2021
    Dev: Two Star Games
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 11%

    A surreal first person walking sim about the end of humanity. Explore magnificent sky-bound ruins, and learn why they were built.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.6%, Casual 11.8%, Atmospheric 11%, First-Person 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%

  28. #28 Atuel
    75% matchVery Positive94% of 190 reviews2025
    Dev: Matajuegos
    Windows

    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: Nature 26.4%, Walking Simulator 19.6%, Surreal 18.7%, Relaxing 9.1%, Atmospheric 7.9%

  29. #29 Beyond Blue
    77% matchVery Positive88% of 1,495 reviews2020
    Dev: E-Line Media
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Beyond Blue is a single-player narrative adventure that takes you deep into our planet’s beating blue heart. Explore the awesome wonder and unbounded mystery that exists within the world’s ocean.

    Why similar: Nature 21.5%, Exploration 20.1%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Casual 10.4%, Adventure 10.2%

  30. #30 Nephise Begins
    79% matchMixed62% of 1,398 reviews2017
    Dev: Tonguç Bodur
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    Nephise Begins tells the player what happened at the time before Nephise was an orb collector. The main setting is forest again, but this time without snow, instead a more sunny and foggy weather.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.3%, Nature 13.5%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Relaxing 9.2%, Casual 9.2%

  31. #31 Submerged: Hidden Depths
    75% matchVery Positive90% of 850 reviews2022
    Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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

    Why similar: Nature 30.7%, Walking Simulator 28.9%, Relaxing 14%, Exploration 11.4%, Atmospheric 10.2%

  32. #32 Manifold Garden
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,380 reviews2020
    Dev: William Chyr Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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.

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  33. #33 Valley
    76% matchVery Positive91% of 6,696 reviews2016
    Dev: Blue Isle StudiosPub: Blue Isle Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Explore the vast and beautiful world of Valley using the power of the L.E.A.F. suit: a fierce exoskeleton that grants exceptional speed and agility along with the phenomenal ability to manipulate the life and death of all living things.

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  34. #34 Cylne
    79% matchMixed48% of 73 reviews2015
    Dev: Cylne
    Windows

    Cylne is a first person surreal exploration game having a poetic and philosophical side. Explore and feel unreal worlds filled with environmental enigmas to try to achieve the chapter called "The Choice"...

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 22%, First-Person 12.3%, Surreal 12.1%, Exploration 11.6%, Atmospheric 11.2%

  35. #35 The Sojourn
    76% matchMostly Positive72% of 221 reviews2020
    Dev: Shifting TidesPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    The Sojourn is a first-person puzzle game set in an immersive colour-drenched world of light and darkness. Think your way through dozens of puzzles as you traverse parallel worlds, awaken mysterious artifacts and overcome challenging obstacles on an unforgettable journey.

    Why similar: Surreal 20.5%, Walking Simulator 17.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.3%, Relaxing 10.5%, Atmospheric 9.9%

  36. #36 Nephise
    77% matchMostly Positive70% of 581 reviews2017
    Dev: Tonguç Bodur
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Nephise is a short and atmospheric puzzle game with narration. It is a relaxing and mysterious experience especially with the help of its music.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Casual 9.9%, Relaxing 9.2%, First-Person 9.2%

  37. #37 Aery - Calm Mind
    74% matchVery Positive83% of 88 reviews2021
    Dev: EpiXR Games UG
    Windows

    Aery - Calm Mind is an interactive game experience that is designed to relax your mind and soul. Calm down from the hassle of your daily life, experience the feeling of flying, and immerse yourself into beautiful and atmospheric landscapes.

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  38. #38 RiME
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 5,178 reviews2017
    Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Grey Box
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.7%, Atmospheric 16.3%, Exploration 15.3%, Walking Simulator 9.1%, Relaxing 8.7%

  39. #39 Russian Soul Simulator
    72% matchMixed69% of 101 reviews2024
    Dev: VD Games
    Windows

    Russian Soul Simulator is a meditative game that allows the player to look at the Russian nature and the surrounding world in realistic graphics. The game allows the hero to move freely through fields and forests, explore the surrounding terrain and interact with various objects.

    Why similar: Nature 32.7%, Walking Simulator 28.6%, Casual 11%, Atmospheric 8.4%, First-Person 5.2%

  40. #40 PANORAMICAL
    73% matchVery Positive91% of 234 reviews2015
    Dev: Fernando RamalloPub: Finji
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 36 minMean: 48 min≥1hr: 32%

    Manipulate the look, sound, and feel of more than a dozen mesmerizing landscapes in this immersive musical adventure through space and time.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.6%, Atmospheric 37.4%, Indie 17.9%, Singleplayer 6%

  41. #41 Chromatic Isle
    70% matchVery Positive95% of 78 reviews2024
    Dev: Josh HirshfieldPub: Pyrebug Studios
    Windows

    Discover the peaceful beauty of Chromatic Isle, a 30-minute getaway where music and puzzles unite in the four seasons. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to puzzles, this harmonious journey awaits. Unveil the secrets of each season in Chromatic Isle.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 45.1%, Casual 19.6%, First-Person 15.9%, Atmospheric 7.4%, Adventure 6.3%

  42. #42 NaissanceE
    73% matchVery Positive84% of 4,337 reviews2014
    Dev: Limasse Five
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    NaissanceE is an obscure and magical first person exploration game, a philosophical trip and an artistic experience. The adventure takes place in a primitive mysterious structure and the game mainly consists to explore and feel the deep and strong ambiance of this atemporal world.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.2%, Surreal 22.1%, Exploration 13.8%, Atmospheric 12.2%, First-Person 10%

  43. #43 The Shape of Things
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 330 reviews2023
    Dev: Hyper Three StudioPub: Maple Whispering Limited
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Experience a relaxing atmosphere from the comfort of your cozy room by solving small 3D puzzles inside collectible gachapons, and find the original shape of things inspired by Rubik’s style.

    Why similar: Casual 32.3%, Relaxing 30%, Atmospheric 22.7%, Nature 12.7%, Indie 1.4%

  44. #44 Submerged
    71% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,842 reviews2015
    Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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 28.7%, Walking Simulator 21.7%, Relaxing 10.9%, Exploration 9.6%, Casual 7.8%

  45. #45 SOLITUNE
    72% matchMostly Positive77% of 142 reviews2017
    Dev: Rat King Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    SOLITUNE is a very short game about escapism. You become a shepherd and collect your flock on the way out of your old life. Solve a puzzle in every room to earn a sheep to find your way out.

    Why similar: Surreal 24.7%, Casual 21.9%, Great Soundtrack 21.8%, Indie 11%, Adventure 9.8%

  46. #46 Eastshade
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 5,447 reviews2019
    Dev: Eastshade Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Visit cities, scale summits, unearth mysteries, and discover forgotten places!

    Why similar: Nature 32.7%, Great Soundtrack 16.9%, Relaxing 12.6%, First-Person 10.6%, Atmospheric 10.1%

  47. #47 The New Flesh
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,154 reviews2025
    Dev: Freshly Baked Games LLC
    Windows

    Explore the strange world within the screen in this ambient exploration experience featuring the music of Red Vox.

    Why similar: Surreal 28.9%, Walking Simulator 24%, Casual 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, First-Person 9%

  48. #48 Mosaic
    70% matchMostly Positive74% of 547 reviews2019
    Dev: Krillbite StudioPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Enter a world that’s utterly surreal and eerily familiar. Escape the mundanity of your existence in an experience that will stay with you. Mosaic is a narrative-driven modern adventure game with a story that lasts about 2-3 hours.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 33%, Indie 27.3%, Adventure 23.8%, Atmospheric 15.9%

  49. #49 Equilinox
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 3,011 reviews2018
    Dev: ThinMatrix
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Equilinox is a relaxing nature simulation game in which you can create and nurture your own ecosystems. Shape the world to your liking, cultivate and raise hundreds of different species, and evolve your wildlife to unlock more exotic plants and animals.

    Why similar: Nature 32.8%, Relaxing 18.4%, Great Soundtrack 17%, Casual 15.1%, Indie 7.8%

  50. #50 PLAYNE : The Meditation Game
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 1,222 reviews2020
    Dev: Krish ShrikumarPub: Vismaya
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 47.3 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    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: Nature 31.7%, Walking Simulator 17%, Relaxing 12.9%, Atmospheric 10%, First-Person 8.5%

  51. #51 InnerSpace
    71% matchMixed61% of 348 reviews2018
    Dev: PolyKnight GamesPub: Aspyr
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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.

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  52. #52 Viaerium
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 159 reviews2017
    Dev: Malevolent Wormhole
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 14%

    A radiant journey of life to fulfill Your greatest idea.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.2%, Relaxing 21.5%, Atmospheric 17.5%, Casual 10.1%, Indie 7.6%

  53. #53 nophenia
    62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 826 reviews2026
    Dev: lane
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    a small dream explorer.

    Why similar: Nature 27.1%, Walking Simulator 22.5%, Surreal 22.3%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Exploration 8.1%

  54. #54 Empathy: Path of Whispers
    71% matchMixed60% of 219 reviews2017
    Dev: Pixel NightPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Empathy: Path of Whispers is an atmospheric and story-driven adventure game where you explore a seemingly abandoned world through the emotions and memories of the people who once inhabited it, trying to restore the world’s lost balance by journeying through its past.

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  55. #55 Seashell
    66% matchVery Positive97% of 149 reviews2022
    Dev: High Tea Frog
    Windows

    Relax, make time for yourself and collect unique and beautiful gifts from the sea. Examine seashells while learning all about them in this short, experimental game about our favourite place to unwind.

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  56. #56 Fugue in Void
    69% matchMixed66% of 257 reviews2018
    Dev: Moshe LinkePub: Sedoc LLC
    Windows · Mac

    A walking sim in which you can explore all kinds of mysterious places and dive into a world full of atmosphere. Let this experience unfold in your head. Let it inspire you.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.2%, Casual 18.5%, Great Soundtrack 17.9%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Indie 9.3%

  57. #57 Sensorium
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 263 reviews2020
    Dev: Tad Cordle
    Windows

    Sensorium is a small open-world puzzle game about the 5 senses: touch, taste, sight, smell, and hearing.

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  58. #58 Seasonala Cemetery
    63% matchVery Positive95% of 100 reviews2025
    Dev: Gabby DaRienzo
    Windows · Mac

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

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  59. #59 Areia: Pathway to Dawn
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 63 reviews2020
    Dev: Gilp Studio
    Windows

    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%, Relaxing 14.5%, Indie 12.5%, Adventure 11.4%, Exploration 11.2%

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