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  1. #1 Play Outside Simulator
    97% match1 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: CataStoica
    Windows

    Play Outside is a game in which you can do your favorite activities ... on your PC! (without really going outside).

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 36.5%, Simulation 19.9%, Casual 15.6%, Open World 12.6%, Exploration 9.5%

  2. #2 Decabristov Street
    96% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: Pugalo Ogorodnoe
    Windows

    Take a walk through one of the courtyards of the city of Moscow on Dekabristov Street. Four houses surrounding the yard, a skating rink in the middle, a few garages and solitude...

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 43.5%, Simulation 23.2%, Open World 23.1%, 3D 7.9%, Singleplayer 2.2%

  3. #3 District XiLin - 西林区
    96% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2023
    Dev: Unique
    Windows

    This is a first-person open-world game similar to a walking simulator.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 49.1%, Open World 22%, Exploration 12.9%, 3D 7.8%, Casual 6.4%

  4. #4 NomNom Wonderland
    94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: nomnomstudio
    Windows

    Escape the crowds and explore NomNom Wonderland at your own pace. Experience a relaxing walk simulator through a beautiful amusement park with no queues, no rush, and an optional haunted attraction for players seeking a thrilling horror adventure.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 36.7%, Simulation 18.9%, Casual 17%, Open World 10.5%, Exploration 9.9%

  5. #5 SOUNDXWORLD
    95% matchNo user reviews2021
    Dev: Lorag GamesPub: Lorag Entertainment
    Windows

    SOUNDXWORLD™ is a new and exciting way to experience new exclusive music, art and entertainment events in a changing and expanding metaverse.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 37%, Simulation 19.1%, Casual 17.5%, Open World 15%, Exploration 9.9%

  6. #6 Garden Snap
    94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Petru
    Windows

    A relaxing game where you can remove alien plants to restore the forest. No quests or enemies, just relaxing. You can also change the weather if you prefer rain. Alternatively, you can also just walk around in nature in a peaceful forest.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.5%, Simulation 19.8%, Casual 17.9%, Open World 12.3%, Exploration 10.4%

  7. #7 Pool Glow
    92% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2026
    Dev: ShibaHJGame
    Windows

    Pool Glow is an immersive exploration game inspired by poolcore aesthetics. You are free to wander through bright, open pool spaces, observing the gentle interplay of light and shadow. You can slow down, explore at your own pace, and discover a quiet sense of peace and relaxation.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 41.6%, Simulation 21.1%, Casual 19.4%, Exploration 11.1%, 3D 5.3%

  8. #8 Tree Hugging Simulator
    91% matchVery Positive93% of 204 reviews2024
    Dev: kiber berezki 1991Pub: Kavkaz Sila Games
    Windows

    Tree Hugging ❤ 🎄

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.6%, Simulation 20.8%, Open World 12%, Casual 10.8%, Exploration 10.2%

  9. #9 Mighty Forest
    91% matchMixed56% of 89 reviews2021
    Dev: Louie Inc
    Windows

    Go on an exciting journey that will take you less than 20 minutes.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 32.1%, Open World 24.2%, Simulation 20.4%, Exploration 11.6%, Casual 5.7%

  10. #10 Zuido
    90% matchMostly Positive68% of 28 reviews2025
    Dev: BitRockGames
    Windows

    You visit the tunnels to shoot a psychic video, The deeper you go, the more bizarre sounds begin to echo. What you caught on camera was an eerie human figure.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 53.1%, Simulation 19.2%, Casual 16.8%, 3D 9%, Singleplayer 1.9%

  11. #11 SoundRoom
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MEYOSOFT
    Windows

    Guess the type of instrument being played.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 53.7%, Simulation 14.7%, Casual 12.7%, Exploration 12.5%, 3D 3.8%

  12. #12 夏まつり零
    89% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
    Dev: MeteorWing
    Windows

    とある夏の日、二人の少女と村で遊ぶことに 的あて、水鉄砲、虫相撲、縄跳び、鬼ごっこ、花火… しかし夜になると、突然一人だけいなくなってしまい… いろんな遊び満載の、とある夏の日の出来事

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.5%, Simulation 22.2%, Casual 19.2%, Exploration 10.7%, 3D 5.8%

  13. #13 Blackout
    88% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Len Syrudas
    Windows

    A first-person game about being unable to see. One warehouse, one hundred thousand kilometers on a side, with a single live switch somewhere in it. Clap to light the room for a few seconds; find the switch by ear, following a hum and a ticking relay. Nothing is in here with you.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 52%, Casual 23.5%, Exploration 13.9%, 3D 8.6%, Singleplayer 2%

  14. #14 Quest at the Crossroads
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: AnimusPub: Simon King
    Windows

    Quest at the Crossroads is a walking simulator that transports the player to a merchant village, located at the crossroads of ancient trading routes. As a mysterious newcomer you are given a list of items to find, in order to get them, you must explore the village and look into all the alleys.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 46.4%, Casual 13.3%, Open World 13.1%, Simulation 10.9%, Exploration 10.9%

  15. #15 軍艦島探訪記 ある写真家の記録 "Visiting Battleship Island: A Photographer's Chronicle"
    86% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: XYimagePub: XYimage
    Windows

    "A walking simulator of Battleship Island before its collapse. A complete recreation of Battleship Island from a time that no longer exists. Explore freely, as if you've time-traveled back to those days. Would you like to take a stroll to this special place filled with nostalgia?"

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 44.3%, Open World 25.4%, Simulation 15.8%, Exploration 6.7%, 3D 6.6%

  16. #16 CATAPHILIA
    84% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: maxcry
    Windows

    Explore the forbidden catacombs of Paris, immersive and authentic experience of pure discovery and fascination.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 37.5%, Simulation 19.5%, Casual 16.8%, Exploration 10.1%, Open World 9.7%

  17. #17 Hearing
    86% matchMixed44% of 32 reviews2017
    Dev: skrimm8
    Windows

    This is a short-time walking simulator with an open world that you can go through with your eyes closed. In the end, here you will need to rely only on your hearing.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 36.7%, Casual 26%, Open World 24%, Exploration 10.7%, Singleplayer 2.6%

  18. #18 Megastructure
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Scatter制作组
    Windows

    Megastructure— a third-person climbing-walking simulator. Wander a megastructure wilderness with no enemies, no timers, no dialogue. Climb, swing, and dive across colossal structures with no fixed routes. ~2–4 hours of atmosphere-driven traversal

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 42%, Open World 22.1%, Simulation 14.5%, Casual 12.6%, 3D 7.2%

  19. #19 Oracle
    85% matchMixed53% of 266 reviews2017
    Dev: Watercolor Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    ORACLE is a single player, open world experience with dozens of locations to explore, great soundtrack and an awesome story ready to be unraveled.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 49.3%, Open World 24.2%, Simulation 13.2%, Casual 11.1%, Singleplayer 2.2%

  20. #20 One Step After Fall
    83% matchMostly Positive78% of 40 reviews2022
    Dev: TBGS Indie StudioPub: The Bergson's Games Studios
    Windows

    Immerse yourself in the depressing thoughts of Steve Robinson, learn his story and face your fate in this incredible narrative experience.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.7%, Casual 18.5%, Open World 12.3%, Simulation 11.9%, 3D 6.9%

  21. #21 Poseidon
    82% matchMixed54% of 13 reviews2024
    Dev: Ghost_RUS Games
    Windows

    Poseidon wants to return his beloved golden sharks back to the Greek seas, go to a small island and help God find his subjects!)

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.5%, Simulation 18.7%, Casual 17%, Exploration 10.4%, Open World 9.2%

  22. #22 Transit Loop
    81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: HassaanAsif
    Windows

    Escape from an anomalous looping subway by determining the correct exit.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 54.2%, Simulation 20.2%, Exploration 14.6%, 3D 9.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%

  23. #23 13层:公寓异常管理员 13 Floors: Anomalies
    80% matchMixed65% of 126 reviews2024
    Dev: LU
    Windows

    You get a strange job. Your job is to patrol a 13th-floor apartment, look for anomalies...

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.9%, Simulation 16.8%, Exploration 16.5%, Casual 12.8%, 3D 9.8%

  24. #24 The Unfamiliars
    78% matchMostly Positive78% of 58 reviews2026
    Dev: MixoNat
    Windows

    A rainy night, unfamiliar figures outside your mobile home and the growing feeling that something is terribly wrong.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 49.6%, Simulation 27.1%, Exploration 13.3%, 3D 8.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%

  25. #25 Fugue in Void
    81% matchMixed67% of 259 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 50%, Simulation 18.1%, Casual 16.5%, Open World 13.1%, Singleplayer 2.2%

  26. #26 Still Trails: Camping
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Midnight 11 Studio
    Windows · Linux

    HIKE & CAMP Step into the still trails of this stylized nature game. Walk down the pathways until you find the perfect spot to set down your camping. Place the tent, light up the fire and let the relaxation begin! Sounds of nature, the landscapes and the views will guide you to a peace of mind.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 51.3%, Open World 24.4%, Exploration 13.8%, Simulation 4.7%, Casual 4.3%

  27. #27 Cutting Grass with Nail Clippers the game
    77% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2025
    Dev: Rotwallington Games
    Windows

    A walking and exploration simulator for cutting grass with nail clippers. You cut grass with nail clippers, grow the grass, sell the grass, and buy upgrades for your clippers to cut even more grass. Cut grass at your own pace, no rush.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 41.4%, Simulation 20.8%, Casual 18.6%, Exploration 11.2%, 3D 7%

  28. #28 Earth Rising
    78% matchMixed70% of 33 reviews2023
    Dev: ANIQ
    Windows

    Earth Rising - A game about building CubeSat and learning more about this small satellite and how it functions. You are in the role of a robot that has a mission to put into space as many CubeSat satellites as you can so you can find different resources for future space flight development.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 69.1%, Casual 13.8%, 3D 12.6%, Singleplayer 3.6%, Simulation 0.9%

  29. #29 Barboozeled
    79% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: Amucity LLC
    Windows

    A simple walking simulation with a twist, make around the obstacles and out the door while not in full control of your own feet.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 51.9%, Casual 23.5%, Exploration 13.9%, 3D 8.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%

  30. #30 Turtles on Crocodiles
    76% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Pity System
    Windows

    The world out there is full of wonders. Explore it at a turtle’s pace. Take your time. Along the pilgrimage, friendships may bloom. And sometimes, even sweet, sweet love.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 38%, Open World 19.7%, Casual 16.7%, Exploration 11.9%, Funny 8.2%

  31. #31 NomNom Treasure Hunt
    75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: nomnomstudio
    Windows

    NomNom Treasure Hunt is a cozy exploration game for kids where players clean and organize rooms to unlock fun rewards. Discover hidden treasures, complete simple tasks, and explore charming worlds inspired by adventure games in a safe, playful experience.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 43.7%, Casual 19.4%, Exploration 11.8%, Open World 10%, 3D 7.4%

  32. #32 Aquarium Anomaly
    74% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2026
    Dev: Chunky Cats Games
    Windows

    Welcome to the Shark Tunnel. Please remain on the walkway and do not tap the glass. Irregularities have been reported. If you observe one, exit the way you came. If you do not, continue forward.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 46.4%, Exploration 15.4%, Simulation 14.7%, Casual 13.7%, 3D 7.9%

  33. #33 Island Rescue: Tropic Survival
    77% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Alice Games
    Windows

    Island Rescue: Tropic Survival is a survival game where you, the sole survivor of a shipwreck, must navigate a tropical island. Scavenge for resources, build shelter, face wild animals and harsh weather while uncovering ancient secrets of a forgotten civilization, all while seeking a way to escape.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 44%, Simulation 27.3%, Casual 19.4%, 3D 6.5%, Singleplayer 2.8%

  34. #34 Ultimate Grandma Simulator
    73% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
    Dev: CircoPub: We Don't Have A Studio
    Windows

    Who said Grandma needs help crossing the road? Take care of a fragile, old Grandma as she sets forth on a grand adventure, stepping outside the comfort of her home to explore the world in search of her grandchild, Tommy.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 51.1%, Casual 28.7%, Funny 20.2%

  35. #35 Bird Watch: Central Park
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: CelleC Games
    Windows

    Bird Watch Central Park is an Ornithology Simulator where you traverse New York City’s central park in search of various bird species to fill your log. Take in the breathtaking scenery of Central Park and keep your eyes peeled for various bird species as you fully immerse yourself in Bird Watching.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 42.8%, Simulation 24.3%, Casual 12.5%, Exploration 11.9%, 3D 7.2%

  36. #36 Loverowind
    75% matchMixed64% of 97 reviews2021
    Dev: Tonguç Bodur
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 50.1%, Casual 20.4%, Exploration 12.5%, Open World 9.4%, 3D 6.7%

  37. #37 Journey to the End
    73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: NecroCatic Games
    Windows

    You lead Stigandr, a determined explorer, through a wintery landscape. Despite having no ability to seek refuge, the game unfolds into a harrowing battle against chilling elements. Witness Stigandr's death to the unyielding cold, leaving players to marvel at the beauty and brutality of nature.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 42%, Simulation 21.6%, Casual 19.5%, Exploration 11.3%, 3D 4.1%

  38. #38 Cutlass Call
    73% match7 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2024
    Dev: ReHarmony Games
    Windows

    A starving pirate crew on a lone ship pins their hopes on the least experienced sailor, sending them ashore to an undiscovered island. Tasked with discovering 31 diverse foods, the rookie navigates the challenges of the island's terrain.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 43.2%, Casual 20.5%, Open World 16%, Exploration 11.6%, 3D 7.2%

  39. #39 1/8192
    71% matchVery Positive83% of 165 reviews2024
    Dev: YonGame
    Windows

    Embark on a journey of Zen koans in a Buddhist mandala space Reach Nirvana with a 1 in 8192 chance in a mystical world adorned with tombstones and Buddha statues.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 62.2%, Casual 22.3%, Exploration 13.1%, Singleplayer 2.4%

  40. #40 Uneasy Memories
    72% matchMostly Negative33% of 18 reviews2024
    Dev: CHM
    Windows

    A Psychological Horror Game Set in Everyday Life

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 57.2%, Simulation 17.2%, Casual 14.9%, 3D 9%, Singleplayer 1.7%

  41. #41 Llama Simulator
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Boogle
    Windows

    Llama Simulator is an amazing surreal experience where one can truly become their inner Llama and enjoy life to its fullest.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.2%, Simulation 21.8%, Casual 16.4%, Open World 9.2%, Funny 6.3%

  42. #42 Glow in the Shadows
    70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: wanmeibd
    Windows

    This is a first-person exploration puzzle game set in a world of absolute darkness. Armed with a fluorescent spray gun, you must paint your own path and activate hidden mechanisms to progress. Each stroke of light reveals fragments of the forgotten world, guiding you through its mysteries.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 46.3%, Casual 21%, Exploration 14.5%, Simulation 12.8%, 3D 4.2%

  43. #43 Sheeps
    70% matchNo user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
    Dev: Cardboard Animal
    Windows

    Kill a sheep - Feed it to a tree - Listen to a poem. Sheeps is a poem-based adventure in a small open-world. Find 100 poems contained within the sheeps roaming the world. Reading more poems expands the world, unlocks new abilities, and reveals characters from the poems to converse with.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 43.2%, Open World 16.2%, Exploration 15.3%, Funny 11%, 3D 8%

  44. #44 BACK*SPACE
    69% matchVery Positive91% of 147 reviews2026
    Dev: Mostly Farmless Games
    Windows

    You have found yourself in a space that reminds you of nothing, and everything. A space of rooms, that are both comfortingly familiar, yet strangely unknown. A space of quiet and loneliness. You have found the BACK*SPACE. You aren't sure if you are alone. You aren't sure if you want to leave.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 43.8%, Simulation 20.3%, Casual 18.2%, Exploration 11.1%, 3D 5.8%

  45. #45 Forest of Lost Wanderers
    69% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: Unexpected Twist
    Windows

    Discover the wonders of nature! Explore diverse landscapes, observe thriving ecosystems, and interact with a dynamic, living environment. Find the rarest mushrooms and enjoy an unforgettable experience.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 41.8%, Simulation 21.5%, Casual 18.5%, Exploration 11.2%, 3D 5.9%

  46. #46 新米教師
    70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: PLANETROOM
    Windows

    松本先生は迷い教室から無事に脱出できるのか?毎回進むたびに背景が変わる迷い教室の正しい道を進めるのか?心霊スポットである迷い教室を探索し脱出を目指す3Dウォーキングシュミレーターゲームです

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.5%, Simulation 22%, Casual 19%, Exploration 10.8%, 3D 5.9%

  47. #47 FUUU...!
    71% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
    Dev: DevBacon
    Windows

    Looks easy? One wrong step and you're dead. Find the hidden path through deceptive terrains inspired by real Ishihara color blindness tests. Play it yourself to find out!

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 29%, Open World 25.8%, 3D 10.5%, Casual 9.7%, Exploration 8.8%

  48. #48 出張 Business trip
    68% matchMixed64% of 33 reviews2024
    Dev: Gonta
    Windows

    You are on a business trip and will be stayin 3 nights at a business hotel. If you find anomaly in your room, you contact the front desk. If there is nothing wrong with the room, you will sleep in the bed.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 57%, Casual 29%, 3D 10.6%, Singleplayer 3.4%

  49. #49 廃村巡り | Haisonmeguri
    68% matchMostly Positive78% of 131 reviews2022
    Dev: とらんぽ(Torampo)
    Windows

    "廃村巡り | Haisonmeguri " is a J-horror walking simulator game based on a terrifying experience involving an abandoned village.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 59.5%, Casual 19.3%, Simulation 10.5%, 3D 8.7%, Singleplayer 2%

  50. #50 Airport 7
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mr Dev
    Windows

    You are trapped in an endless airport terminal. Observe your surroundings carefully, find the anomalies, and find your way out.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 48.4%, Exploration 16%, Casual 13.7%, Simulation 11.7%, 3D 8.9%

  51. #51 The Alpine Express
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 86 reviews2023
    Dev: NeoLee
    Windows

    Experience the majestic Jungfrau summit in this short walking simulator.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 43%, Simulation 16.1%, Casual 13.6%, Exploration 11.7%, Open World 7.7%

  52. #52 Heaven Island - VR MMO
    69% matchMixed63% of 2,286 reviews2015
    Dev: Fabio FerraraPub: Chubby Pixel
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    More a Journey in your Inner Self than a game, "Heaven Island" is an experience in which you'll explore wonderful places. The inspiration for the environments comes from the Renzo Piano designs and from the book "Origins of Architectural Pleasure" in which the welfare is of primary importance.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 76.9%, Open World 10.9%, Exploration 5.6%, Casual 3.5%, Simulation 3.1%

  53. #53 The Parking Garage
    66% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2026
    Dev: Marukereba Studio
    Windows

    Spot the "anomalies." One wrong call sends you back to square one. "The Parking Garage" is a first-person anomaly-spotting walking simulator.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 55.9%, Casual 18.4%, Exploration 11.1%, Simulation 7.7%, 3D 4.7%

  54. #54 Echoes of Stella
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Chill Studio
    Windows

    Echoes of Stella is a first-person horror adventure built around a unique echolocation device. Use it to navigate a distorted mirror world, revealing your surroundings in brief moments of clarity. Time your scans carefully, or risk exposing yourself.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 57.4%, Casual 20.4%, Exploration 12.2%, 3D 7.6%, Singleplayer 2.4%

  55. #55 里帰り | Satogaeri
    67% matchMostly Positive77% of 43 reviews2021
    Dev: とらんぽ(Torampo)
    Windows

    "里帰り | Satogaeri" is a J-horror walking simulator game set in rural Japan in the late summer of the 2000s.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 49.3%, Casual 20.5%, Simulation 18.4%, 3D 9%, Singleplayer 2.8%

  56. #56 Walking Simulator A Month Club (Complete Edition)
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Connor Sherlock
    Windows

    Over 40 walking sims by Connor Sherlock.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.1%, Simulation 32.4%, Casual 27.5%

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