Games Like Shelter 3

As a powerful Lynx, you will make your way through vast open landscapes. In the harsh tundra, you will raise and strengthen your cubs by mastering your skills for hunting prey. Do everything you can to prepare your little ones for the vicious entities dwelling in the wilderness.

Why similar: Nature 23.2%, Adventure 13%, Emotional 11.3%, Survival 10.2%, Indie 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor, this game offers a similar emotional journey centered on motherhood and protecting your young in the wild.

Experience the wild as a badger sheltering your cubs from harm. On your journey, you will be stalked by birds of prey, encounter perils of the night, cross fierce rivers, escape forest fires and face the looming threat of starvation. Food is to be found, but is there enough for everyone?

Why similar: Nature 22.3%, Adventure 11.9%, Emotional 9.5%, Survival 9.3%, Walking Simulator 8%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that established the series' focus on the trials of nature and maternal instinct.

As the last mother fox on Earth, your cubs need all your care to survive in a merciless world that slowly destroys itself. You have to help them, teach them and save them. And you should never forget that extinction is forever – in the real world and in this 2023 BAFTA award winning experience.

Why similar: Nature 22.4%, Emotional 14.4%, Adventure 14.3%, Survival 9.9%, Indie 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the same heart-wrenching survival themes as you guide your fox cubs through a dangerous, human-altered world.

Live the life of a wild wolf in a realistic ecological simulation set in Yellowstone National Park.

Why similar: Nature 55%, Survival 23.6%, Exploration 10.6%, Simulation 9.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the most accurate simulation of wild animal family life and survival, mirroring the core mechanics of the Shelter series.

Traverse a vast world as a young lynx cub. Paws – A Shelter 2 Game is a standalone, single player, adventure game with loss and friendship as its central themes. Venture out in the world and make your way home.

Why similar: Adventure 23.1%, Beautiful 14.3% ★, Indie 13.9%, Nature 10.6%, Casual 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A spin-off that provides a unique perspective on the Shelter world by focusing on the experience of a cub.

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: Nature 15.5%, Adventure 15.1%, Cute 13.2%, Beautiful 12.5% ★, Indie 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A social, non-verbal exploration game that allows you to inhabit various creatures within the Shelter universe.

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: Adventure 20.8%, Nature 18.5%, Walking Simulator 15.6%, Indie 13%, Exploration 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A poignant, story-driven exploration game that follows a fox searching for her family.

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: Nature 28.1%, Emotional 12.4%, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Adventure 11%, Exploration 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused game that allows you to inhabit various animals to traverse a vast, abandoned world.

Play as a border collie and restore color to your human’s world in an atmospheric journey through the northern isles of Scotland. Explore land and sea, uncover hidden paths, herd animals and free wildlife to bring color back to her world, while revealing an emotional story about saying farewell.

Why similar: Nature 24.6%, Adventure 14.4%, Emotional 12.6%, Walking Simulator 9.9%, Exploration 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional journey about a dog and his owner exploring a world filled with memories and nature.

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

Why similar: Adventure 30.9%, Indie 19.9%, Beautiful 16.1% ★, Casual 9.7%, Exploration 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure where you play as a fox exploring a beautiful, Nordic-inspired landscape.

Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.

Why similar: Beautiful 37.7% ★, Adventure 23.8%, Exploration 11.2%, Indie 9.2%, Atmospheric 9%

Why You'll Like It: This immersive adventure lets you experience a detailed world through the eyes of a cat, emphasizing exploration and environmental interaction.

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

Why similar: Nature 22.5%, Adventure 17.9%, Emotional 15.3%, Indie 13.2%, Exploration 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A game focused on guiding a herd through a beautiful, atmospheric world, emphasizing the bond between animals.

In this story-based adventure, play as a tiny sugar glider in your very own nature documentary. Glide among the trees, fight dangerous predators, and explore beautiful environments as you embark on a high-flying journey to save your family.

Why similar: Exploration 27.6%, Family Friendly 22.1%, Casual 18.2%, Cute 16.8%, Relaxing 15.2%

Why You'll Like It: A nature-documentary style game where you play as a sugar glider navigating a world of predators and survival.

Play as a tiny lil' mushroom who's lost in the forest and can't find its way home. Explore unique areas freely at your own pace, chat with friendly inhabitants, and take on different adventures to get back home!

Why similar: Nature 33.4%, Adventure 17.7%, Exploration 10.3%, Cute 8.3%, Family Friendly 7%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and relaxing exploration game about a small mushroom finding its way back to its home.

Through lavish but perilous landscapes, assist a mammoth mother and her child escape from their extinction. Discover breathtaking views from 12,000 years ago. Beware of the increasingly hostile environment. Protect your offspring from the hunters tracking you and send them flying!

Why similar: Adventure 28.7%, Walking Simulator 22.7%, Exploration 15.4%, Casual 12.1%, Cute 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven adventure that focuses on the life and migration of a mammoth in a prehistoric setting.

Survive your evolution in Neogene Africa starting 10 million years ago. Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is a third-person open world survival game where you Explore, Expand, and Evolve to advance your clan to the next generation in the exciting new adventure from Panache Digital Games.

Why similar: Nature 27.6%, Adventure 17.7%, Survival 17.1%, Exploration 12.6%, Indie 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A complex survival game that focuses on the evolution and life of early primates in a dangerous wilderness.

You are a nomadic slugcat, both predator and prey in a broken ecosystem. Grab your spear and brave the industrial wastes, hunting enough food to survive, but be wary— other, bigger creatures have the same plan... and slugcats look delicious.

Why similar: Survival 22.1%, Indie 18.2%, Adventure 17.7%, Exploration 15.3%, Atmospheric 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging survival game that places you in a complex, living ecosystem where you must navigate the food chain.

You're a curious little kitty with a big personality, on an adventure to find your way back home. Explore the city, make new friends with stray animals, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn't that what cats do best?

Why similar: Adventure 18.9%, Exploration 18.4%, Indie 18.2%, Family Friendly 16.2%, Cute 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted exploration game centered on a cat navigating a city, focusing on curiosity and movement.

Deer Journey is a third person walking simulator game. Outcasted by the other deers, an albino fawn is forced to go deep into the forest to find a place to live. Join him on his journey through a world too big for which he may not be yet ready.

Why similar: Nature 34.2%, Walking Simulator 16.3%, Emotional 15.5%, Adventure 11.5%, Indie 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, emotional walking simulator that focuses on nature, atmosphere, and a peaceful journey.

A cinematic gaming experience. Play as an animal in the spiritual realm. Explore a magical world. Collect Essence and find Artifacts. Journey across seven majestic landscapes and witness the emotional story of a family as they tackle the challenges ahead of them.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26%, Exploration 21.2%, Casual 16.7%, Cute 12.9%, Atmospheric 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A wholesome exploration game about a spirit animal helping a lost traveler find their way.

Go on a summer vacation to the Cloudy Valley archipelago! Swim, climb, and explore the different islands at your own pace. Discover treasures or enjoy a cozy and relaxing atmosphere by the waves...

Why similar: Nature 24.7%, Adventure 19.7%, Indie 12.2%, Exploration 11.1%, Walking Simulator 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing adventure game focused on exploration and the peaceful beauty of nature.

Protect the environment, and save it from harm! Give commands to the animals, observe their rituals and help them survive. Face different disasters, react to human presence and help the animal kingdom flourish in this unique, environmental experience!

Why similar: Nature 36.3%, Exploration 13.8%, Casual 10.4%, Family Friendly 9%, Simulation 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation game that focuses on managing animal populations and observing their behavior in the wild.

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: Adventure 27.4%, Indie 18%, Exploration 16.1%, Nature 14.1%, Simulation 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A serene exploration game focused on marine life and the discovery of ocean ecosystems.

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: Adventure 40.4%, Exploration 25.2%, Atmospheric 18.1%, Relaxing 12.6%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A visually striking exploration game that emphasizes discovery and the atmosphere of a vast, lonely desert.

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: Adventure 34.1%, Nature 33.3%, Exploration 16.6%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Indie 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, nature-inspired action-adventure game with a strong atmospheric focus and spirit-guiding themes.

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: Adventure 37.1%, Indie 24.1%, Beautiful 16.6% ★, Atmospheric 9.6%, Cute 8%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful puzzle-platformer where you control the seasons as a fox to manipulate the environment.

Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.

Why similar: Adventure 77.1%, Atmospheric 17.5%, Singleplayer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game featuring a wolf goddess who restores nature and beauty to the world.

Be the Universe in this epic, award-winning reality simulation game - featuring thousands of playable characters, endless exploration, an extraordinary soundtrack and narration from Alan Watts.

Why similar: Indie 21.5%, Simulation 17.1%, Casual 14.2%, Exploration 10.8%, Relaxing 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A philosophical exploration game that lets you embody any object in nature, from animals to planets.

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 35.7%, Adventure 17.1%, Family Friendly 10.9%, Indie 10.5%, Exploration 10%

Be Flint, who is doing his best to keep his grandma's park up and running and make it a place for the campers to enjoy. Learn the camper's wishes and build whatever their hearts desire to attract even more quirky characters and look forward to whimsical conversations and quests.

Why similar: Nature 30.7%, Adventure 17.6%, Indie 12.3%, Exploration 10.5%, Family Friendly 8%

In Animal Shelter, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now!

Why similar: Adventure 23.2%, Indie 15.9%, Family Friendly 13.3%, Simulation 12.6%, Casual 11%

Be a stone Golem and try to save Nature with the help of an adorable Fox! Reconnect ancient sources of energy in environmental puzzles. Discover secrets from a lost civilization and save animals on an emotional quest in a cozy, colorful world.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.1%, Adventure 15.4%, Emotional 14.5%, Exploration 11.7%, Family Friendly 9.7%

Explore the acclaimed animal adventure in never before seen beauty! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.

Why similar: Nature 27.5%, Adventure 14.2%, Walking Simulator 13.2%, Emotional 11%, Exploration 9.7%

Home is Where One Starts... is a short, first-person exploration game in the same vein as Dear Esther or Gone Home. It’s a story about childhood, hope, and the miracle of memory. You play as a little girl from a broken home somewhere in the American South.

Why similar: Adventure 32.9%, Indie 23.8%, Walking Simulator 20.9%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Exploration 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric exploration game that evokes a strong sense of place and memory.

In Zoo Simulator, your main task is to run and manage your own zoo. Renew it and take care of all the animals' needs, ensuring them a peaceful life! Will you attract crowds of visitors? Create your own zoo!

Why similar: Adventure 20.3%, Nature 20.2%, Indie 13%, Simulation 11.4%, Family Friendly 10.2%

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: Nature 27.2%, Adventure 21.9%, Indie 15.9%, Exploration 13.6%, Relaxing 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric exploration game focused on flying through a surreal, ancient world of floating islands.

Sneak up on your enemies, help Farmer, Goat and Piggy, and start a family!

Why similar: Nature 40.4%, Adventure 15.3%, Survival 14%, Simulation 12.7%, Casual 7.1%

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 18.1%, Beautiful 17.4% ★, Adventure 16%, Indie 11.6%, Exploration 10.8%

Welcome back to the heartwarming world of Animal Shelter 2! Provide a loving home for every four-legged friend in need – play with them, pet them, even dress them up! Get to know them and find them a loving family. Play with your friends and manage your shelter together in co-op!

Why similar: Adventure 20.8%, Simulation 16.6%, Family Friendly 16%, Cute 11.2%, Casual 10.4%

Begin your park ranger journey in Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator. Maintain trails, assist visitors, check permits and respond to emergencies. Explore diverse biomes and observe varied animal behaviors across a wide range of species.

Why similar: Nature 31.3%, Adventure 18.3%, Walking Simulator 11.4%, Exploration 10.9%, Simulation 9.9%

Morels is a simulation game about mushroom hunting and wildlife photography. Explore a diverse range of regions spanning across the United States. Increase your hunter and photographer levels by collecting a variety of mushrooms, photographing animals, and completing weekly tasks.

Why similar: Nature 24.9%, Adventure 15.5%, Walking Simulator 11.7%, Exploration 9.1%, Simulation 8.5%

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

Why similar: Nature 25.9%, Walking Simulator 14.9%, Emotional 12.5%, Adventure 12.2%, Exploration 11.8%

Take care of forgotten nature's treasure. Build, craft, feed, clean and manage your forest in Forest Ranger Simulator. Ensure its long-lasting beauty and become a flawless Forest Ranger!

Why similar: Nature 31.4%, Adventure 13.8%, Exploration 12.1%, Simulation 11%, Indie 9.8%

Build a world for wildlife in Planet Zoo. From the developers of Planet Coaster and Zoo Tycoon comes the ultimate zoo sim. Construct detailed habitats, manage your zoo, and meet authentic living animals who think, feel and explore the world you create around them.

Why similar: Nature 52%, Simulation 19.4%, Family Friendly 10.7%, Cute 7.1%, Relaxing 4.5%

In Animal Shelter Prologue, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now!

Why similar: Adventure 35.1%, Simulation 18.1%, Casual 16.2%, Family Friendly 9.3%, Indie 8.6%

Everyone can be a hero! Help a cat rescuer take care of her rescuees and root for their adoption! Every cat deserves a chance to be loved. ❤️

Why similar: Emotional 31.7%, Adventure 18.4%, Family Friendly 17.6%, Relaxing 13.6%, Cute 10.8%

Get ready for a pawsome puppy adventure in Little Friends: Puppy Island! Discover exciting locations, dig up hidden treasures, build and expand your holiday resort, and meet plenty of lovable little friends to care for on your very own un-paw-gettable, tropical island adventure!

Why similar: Adventure 18%, Indie 17.3%, Family Friendly 13.4%, Exploration 12.5%, Nature 10.8%

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 24.3%, Adventure 11.9%, Walking Simulator 11.3%, Beautiful 10.5% ★, Exploration 10%

Welcome back to the heartwarming world of Animal Shelter 2: Prologue! Provide a loving home for every four-legged friend in need – play with them, pet them, even dress them up! Get to know them and find them a loving family. Play with your friends and manage your shelter together in co-op!

Why similar: Adventure 23.3%, Emotional 16.9%, Simulation 14.3%, Family Friendly 13.7%, Casual 11.9%

LIVE like a LATIN COWBOY as you EXPLORE, HELP others, and bring HARMONY between HUMANS and MYSTICAL BEINGS in a RELAXING COZY ADVENTURE.

Why similar: Nature 35.9%, Adventure 22.3%, Simulation 11.9%, Family Friendly 11.7%, Exploration 9.4%

Save fantasy creatures and protect them until releasing them into their natural habitat. Build your shelter, explore the neighboring region, and encounter a series of events.

Why similar: Nature 23.6%, Simulation 20.3%, Exploration 19.1%, Family Friendly 12.2%, Atmospheric 10.7%

Save a puppy and embark on a heartwarming, hand-drawn adventure together. Journey to the heart of an enchanted forest, solving puzzles and avoiding hunters to protect your newfound friend.

Why similar: Nature 21.6%, Adventure 19.2%, Emotional 17.3%, Exploration 11.5%, Family Friendly 9.7%

Survive in the wild nature by playing as an animal or as a human. Play as an animal and survive by your own or build a herd to stay protected. Have babies and protect them from predators. Play as a human and craft items, build a house, customize your character and more.

Why similar: Nature 30.3%, Adventure 28%, Survival 21.7%, Indie 10.8%, Simulation 7.7%

Calm down from the hassle of your daily life, experience the feeling of flying, and immerse yourself into beautiful and atmospheric landscapes.

Why similar: Nature 20.5%, Family Friendly 13.9%, Casual 12.1%, Simulation 11.8%, Relaxing 9.8%

Enter an adorable world where you and your chubby steed are tasked with herding cows to safety. Gallop through beautifully hand crafted environments and a host of hazards in this relaxing casual arcade game!

Why similar: Indie 21.3%, Nature 19.9%, Adventure 15.9%, Casual 13.8%, Family Friendly 10.2%

Bumblebee – Little Bee Adventure is a story-driven, narrative 3D flight exploration game in which you control a little bee on its journey to find a new home. On its quest to find a beautiful and fitting it discovers distant places, friendly and calm animals, and amazing and dangerously habitats.

Why similar: Nature 31.6%, Adventure 13%, Family Friendly 10.8%, Exploration 10.4%, Simulation 7.9%

Live as Bigfoot in a peaceful forest-life simulator. Fish, forage, build, and protect wildlife as the guardian of the woods. Create your own Bigfoot and live your best Bigfoot Life.

Why similar: Nature 34.3%, Survival 13.9%, Walking Simulator 11.5%, Exploration 11.4%, Simulation 10.2%

Moose Lost in the Woods is a cozy 3D platformer without a language barrier. Explore by running, leaping, bouncing, and splashing around in Swedish forest environments, whilst stuffing your backpack with goodies!

Why similar: Adventure 27.5%, Nature 21.2%, Family Friendly 13.6%, Casual 12.2%, Exploration 11.7%

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 27.2%, Indie 18.2%, Simulation 16.1%, Beautiful 10.9% ★, Casual 10.6%

Control a herd of charming creatures called Trebhum and explore an unforgettable alien world filled with exotic lifeforms and surreal environments. Discover dozens of mutations to overcome puzzles, explore new biomes, and survive on a dangerous planet.

Why similar: Survival 22.3%, Adventure 21.7%, Exploration 18%, Family Friendly 15.5%, Atmospheric 11.4%