Games Like Spirit of the North

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: Foxes 35.1% ★, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Atmospheric 8.8%, Exploration 6.8%, Relaxing 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Like Spirit of the North, this game features a fox protagonist and focuses on an emotional, atmospheric journey through beautiful landscapes.

Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.5%, Atmospheric 20.1%, Puzzle 15.6%, Adventure 14.6%, Relaxing 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a deeply emotional journey through nature with a focus on a bond between a character and their animal companion.

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: Animals 28.5% ★, Walking Simulator 14.9%, Third Person 9.2%, Relaxing 7.9%, Family Friendly 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: You play as a wolf with the ability to possess other animals to explore a stunning, ruined world, mirroring the animal-centric exploration of the seed game.

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: Walking Simulator 17%, Soundtrack 13.2% ★, Third Person 10.6%, Relaxing 9%, Family Friendly 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: You play as a border collie exploring a scenic Scottish-inspired world, capturing the same spirit of animal-led exploration and emotional discovery.

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: Foxes 57.5% ★, Atmospheric 6%, Animals 5.8% ★, Adventure 5.6%, Cute 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful puzzle-platformer where you manipulate the environment and seasons, sharing the magical, nature-inspired aesthetic of the seed game.

A cozy open-world 3D adventure based on the popular 'William and Sly' Flash games. Explore a wild mountain landscape as a fox in search of mushrooms and untangle the magical machinations of a dark enchantress. Features fifteen new songs and over ten hours of gameplay!

Why similar: Foxes 51.1% ★, 3D Platformer 11.5%, Family Friendly 5.6%, Relaxing 5.3%, Exploration 5%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a fox protagonist in an open-world setting that emphasizes exploration, platforming, and a cozy, nature-focused atmosphere.

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: Puzzle 15.5%, Exploration 14%, Atmospheric 12.5%, 3D Platformer 11%, Adventure 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This adventure game focuses on environmental puzzles and a wordless, atmospheric narrative set on a mysterious, beautiful island.

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: Walking Simulator 21.9%, Atmospheric 17.7%, Exploration 15.5%, Cute 14.4%, Story Rich 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: While more survival-focused, this game captures the emotional weight of playing as a mother fox protecting her cubs in a changing world.

The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 14%, Puzzle 12.8%, Soundtrack 10.1% ★, Relaxing 9.6%, Family Friendly 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A gentle, puzzle-heavy adventure that prioritizes a touching, story-rich experience in a charming and mysterious environment.

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

Why similar: 3D Platformer 16.1%, Third Person 12.5%, Relaxing 10.8%, Exploration 10.2%, Puzzle 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A serene, third-person adventure that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving in a vibrant, ancient world filled with unique creatures.

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: 3D Platformer 26.9%, Third Person 16%, Exploration 14.1%, Fantasy 12.2%, Atmospheric 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features stunning visuals and a focus on restoring balance to a nature-filled world, sharing the spiritual and atmospheric themes of the seed game.

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: Exploration 17.7%, Relaxing 15.4%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Adventure 11.2%, Third Person 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the joy of flight and exploration in a fragmented, atmospheric world that feels very similar to the sense of discovery in the seed game.

Experience the epic journey of Nuna and Fox as they search for the source of an eternal blizzard that threatens the survival of everything they have ever known.

Why similar: Foxes 33.6% ★, Atmospheric 14.6%, Story Rich 10.7%, Puzzle 9.3%, Platformer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-platformer rooted in folklore that emphasizes the bond between characters and the environment.

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

Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.8%, Third Person 16.6%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Relaxing 10.1%, Adventure 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers fluid movement and exploration across an ocean-based world, capturing the sense of freedom found in the seed game's movement.

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: Animals 26.1% ★, Adventure 14.5%, Cute 13.7%, Casual 10.2%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A poignant, short-form adventure that focuses on the survival and emotional journey of a young animal in the wild.

Unveil the mysteries of a beautiful ancient world in this breathtaking 3rd-Person Adventure, a sequel to the acclaimed ‘Spirit of the North.’ Take on the role of an isolated fox with a raven companion on a quest to restore the lost guardians and return home.

Why similar: Foxes 44.3% ★, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Third Person 8.2%, Relaxing 6.6%, Exploration 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel to the seed game, offering refined mechanics and a continuation of the fox-led adventure in a new, mysterious world.

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

Why similar: 3D Platformer 16.5%, Third Person 10.6%, Family Friendly 9.1%, Puzzle 8.6%, Relaxing 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that relies on exploration and puzzle-solving within a mystical, colorful world, much like the gameplay loop of the seed game.

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

Why similar: Animals 32.4% ★, 3D Platformer 11.8%, Third Person 8.3%, Relaxing 7.7%, Exploration 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on guiding a herd through a beautiful, atmospheric landscape, emphasizing the connection between the player and the natural world.

Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.

Why similar: Third Person 17.4%, Puzzle 15%, Story Rich 13.9%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Fantasy 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich adventure game inspired by Scandinavian folklore that emphasizes puzzle-solving and atmospheric exploration.

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.4%, Atmospheric 17.3%, Relaxing 15.8%, Exploration 14.6%, Adventure 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for wordless, atmospheric exploration and emotional storytelling in a vast, mysterious environment.

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: Family Friendly 24%, Exploration 21.9%, Cute 21.2%, 3D Platformer 16.8%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Allows you to explore a city from the perspective of a cat, focusing on movement and curiosity in a charming, low-stakes environment.

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: 3D Platformer 21.6%, Exploration 13.4%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Story Rich 12.5%, Relaxing 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A game defined by its focus on exploration, climbing, and atmospheric discovery in a vast, stylized desert landscape.

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: Family Friendly 25.1%, Exploration 18.2%, Story Rich 15%, Cute 13.1%, Casual 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, non-violent game about exploring a Mediterranean island and documenting its wildlife, sharing the cozy nature-focused vibe.

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: Atmospheric 26.8%, Relaxing 13.3%, Story Rich 10.4%, Walking Simulator 9.7%, Puzzle 9%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning platformer that uses color and environment to tell an emotional, wordless story about grief and healing.

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: Walking Simulator 26.8%, Atmospheric 15.8%, Exploration 14.8%, Cute 13.7%, Story Rich 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A nature-focused simulation that captures the raw, emotional experience of life as a mother animal in the wilderness.

A Tropical Open-World adventure. Climb, glide, swim, and sail your boat around a beautiful archipelago in this physics-driven sandbox. Take control of any animal or object you can find, and Jam on your fully playable Ukulele.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.3%, Third Person 18.3%, Exploration 14.8%, Story Rich 9.9%, Cute 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique soul-jumping mechanic that allows you to inhabit animals and objects to explore a lush, tropical archipelago.

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 17.6%, Third Person 10.5%, Linear 10.1%, Family Friendly 8.5%, Relaxing 8.4%

Run, climb and glide your way through a dark Nordic forest and explore its living, breathing ecosystem filled with secrets and mystical creatures. Become Fe and discover a world that you will never want to leave.

Why similar: Puzzle 23.4%, Fantasy 21.4%, 3D Platformer 18%, Atmospheric 15.6%, Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: A game about connecting with nature through song and movement in a dark, atmospheric forest, sharing the mystical themes of the seed game.

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: Relaxing 22.7%, Atmospheric 17.5%, Exploration 15.2%, Walking Simulator 8.6%, Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: An underwater exploration game that focuses on the beauty of nature and a serene, meditative experience without combat.

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: Third Person 16.5%, Exploration 14.1%, Family Friendly 14%, Fantasy 11.6%, Atmospheric 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, nature-focused game that allows you to nurture and explore a vibrant world, emphasizing growth and environmental care.

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: Animals 23.1% ★, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Third Person 7.9%, Linear 7.4%, Family Friendly 7.3%

Survive in outer space! Together with your immortal chicken, discover the truth behind your sudden spaceship crash. Craft tools, pilot vehicles, and even control space stations to survive and explore the wreckage.

Why similar: Atmospheric 33.9%, Exploration 23.5%, Adventure 18.8%, Singleplayer 13.1%, Indie 10.7%

Take care of your own island and sail with your boat in this cozy farming adventure! Relax and unwind exploring a tropical archipelago or harvesting your own crops while helping others. Discover the story of Summer in Mara, with farming, crafting and exploring mechanics.

Why similar: Relaxing 27.6%, Exploration 23.4%, Cute 17.4%, Fantasy 15.6%, Adventure 8.2%

The Red Lantern is a narrative, dog sledding game about survival. You play as the Musher who, along with her team of 5 sled dogs, must find her way home. Care for your dogs, discover their stories, and learn how to navigate the unknowns of the Alaskan wilderness and prepare for your new life.

Why similar: Exploration 29.4%, Relaxing 25.5%, Walking Simulator 21.3%, Story Rich 12.5%, Casual 6.3%

The Gunk is an action-adventure game in which you play as Rani, part of our duo of gritty space haulers. As they’re struggling to bring in funds, they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. They came in search of valuable resources, and it looks like they’ve hit the jackpot…

Why similar: 3D Platformer 21.4%, Third Person 13.8%, Family Friendly 12.8%, Relaxing 11.4%, Atmospheric 10.8%

Paws and Soul: relaxing-adventure game about reincarnation. Turn yourself into a wolf, explore mysterious forests and reveal every secret of your past life!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17%, Third Person 10.9%, 3D Platformer 10.3%, Family Friendly 9.5%, Exploration 8.4%

Play as Boris, a curious baby boar who must learn how to use his nose to reunite with his family after a forest fire. Explore beautiful landscapes, track scents, and uncover secrets as you slowly reconnect with nature in this cozy animal adventure.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.5%, Relaxing 14.1%, Exploration 13.5%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Cute 10.7%

Team up or face it alone in this top down zombie slaying defense adventure! Featuring up to 4 player online co-op, cleanse the infected wave by wave and upgrade your base with traps & defenses to build the Ultimate Zombie Defense. Can YOU stop them?

Why similar: Casual 60%, Adventure 31.9%, Singleplayer 8.1%

Have you got what it takes to be a Wanba Warrior? Step into the absurd world of calligraphy combat and prepare to lay the smackdown upon all who dare to oppose you, dishing out damage with your chosen ink brush of brutality! highly recommend playing with controllers.

Why similar: Family Friendly 54.4%, Cute 45.6%

A fusion of roguelikes and auto-battlers like never before seen. Recruit a party of mysterious heroes, navigate deadly lands, collect an arsenal of magical items, and vanquish a new evil threatening the realm!

Why similar: Casual 55.9%, Indie 44.1%

Bring kindness and light to the people of Sainte-et-Claire as Lila—a tiny mouse with a big heart! Explore a quaint French village, make electrifying new friends, and do good deeds for those in need in this lush narrative adventure game.

Why similar: Animals 29.6% ★, 3D Platformer 12.9%, Puzzle 10%, Fantasy 7.9%, Story Rich 7.4%

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: Atmospheric 17.9%, Third Person 17.3%, Exploration 16.6%, Puzzle 14.5%, Cute 14.3%

An adventure about searching for a missing hunter and meeting with alien beings! Explore wild nature, climb on a rock, lure out a boar, meet a wolf, survive in a rockfall. Heal a deer and trick a creature! Meet the Unknown and find mystery!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.3%, Linear 10%, Third Person 9.9%, Soundtrack 9.5% ★, Story Rich 8.2%

Crumble is a dynamic physics platformer. Move like a Slime, jump like a ball, swing like Spiderman!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 42.7%, Cute 13.8%, Platformer 10%, Adventure 9.7%, Exploration 9.3%

Take a fishing trip to Jura, a remote and beautiful island. Explore, meet the locals, and catch delicious fish!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.1%, Third Person 13.9%, Exploration 12.9%, Relaxing 10.7%, Family Friendly 9.7%

Become a customizable giant monster with manifold skills in Gigapocalypse, inspired by classical Kaijū movies such as “Godzilla” and “King Kong” and the game classic “Rampage”.

Why similar: Casual 55.7%, Cute 25.7%, Indie 10.5%, Singleplayer 8.1%

Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 16.7%, Third Person 15.9%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Linear 13.3%, Exploration 10.5%

Embark on a heartwarming journey with your little light friend to solve puzzles and bring light to the mystical realm of Illum.

Why similar: Third Person 12.2%, Puzzle 12%, Exploration 12%, Relaxing 11%, Family Friendly 9.6%

Craft magic potions and sell them in your own alchemy shop! Explore the world and harvest plants to discover new recipes! Take care of your own garden of alchemy and decorate the shop as you like!

Why similar: Relaxing 36.5%, Family Friendly 35.9%, Cute 27.6%

Starshifter is a game about shapeshifting, desert animals, and finding your place.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 13.8%, Cute 13.3%, Story Rich 11.7%, Adventure 10.9%, Exploration 9.6%

Explore a woollen world where stuffed animals once lived in peace. Search for hidden secrets and customize your character with different animal shapes to solve puzzles. An epic adventure with two very unlikely heroes and a story narrated in rhyme.

Why similar: Story Rich 15.9%, Family Friendly 14%, Adventure 12.4%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Casual 10.6%

Swim, dive, and explore as a curious sea otter far from home. Meet charming animals, discover hidden places, use tools, and solve light challenges as you make your way back with your favorite rock by your side.

Why similar: Animals 37.2% ★, 3D Platformer 10%, Cute 7.9%, Relaxing 7.9%, Family Friendly 7.6%

Based on the community award-winning Doom2 mod with the same name by the same creator, UNLOVED is reimagined in the Unreal Engine 4 to bring forth the unspeakable terror in new ways. Play coop with your friends, increase your skills, mod your weapons and face the horror that this unearthly place holds...

Why similar: Atmospheric 74.5%, Singleplayer 25.5%

Moss: The Forgotten Relic is an emotional and atmospheric adventure set in the pages of a living storybook, brimming with myth and ancient magic. Guide a tiny but determined hero on a heartfelt journey of challenge, courage, and connection.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 22.4%, Third Person 11.9%, Exploration 11.8%, Puzzle 10.8%, Cute 8.2%

You are trapped in an experiment, trying to find ways to make you still "yourself" , persevere, and survive.

Why similar: Cute 33.2%, Puzzle 26.9%, Story Rich 17.1%, Adventure 10.9%, Singleplayer 6.9%

A terrifying psychological horror where You must explore mysterious Facilities, evade the pursuing Boykisser, and search for the way Outside.

Why similar: Atmospheric 25.2%, Exploration 23.8%, Puzzle 23.2%, Cute 11%, Indie 6.4%

A delightful, playground platformer for all ages that follows Lucky, the ever-optimistic, energetic, and lovable hero, on his quest to find his inner strength and help his sister rescue the Book of Ages from Jinx. Jinx is the scheming and mysterious villain trying to reshape the world, but for what reason?

Why similar: Foxes 36.1% ★, 3D Platformer 27.6%, Family Friendly 12.8%, Adventure 9.1%, Cute 8.1%

Two best friends, one wild adventure. Join best friends Nunu and Willump on an adventure across the frozen wilds of the Freljord. Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story is a single-player story adventure developed by Tequila Works.

Why similar: Puzzle 16.7%, Exploration 16.5%, Fantasy 16.3%, Story Rich 15.9%, Adventure 12.9%

ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.

Why similar: Adventure 49%, Indie 28.1%, Platformer 15.9%, Singleplayer 7%