Games Like Sponge Bridges

Narrative exploration game located in a massive, post-human Western Washington. Navigate an open world that has been reclaimed by nature. Use journals, letters, zines, and other documents to learn the interconnected stories of the people who lived here once.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.1%, Open World 27.6%, Survival 14.4%, Exploration 14%, Post-apocalyptic 9.5%

Lead high-risk surface rescue operations across a storm-scarred Earth. Power your rover, tools, and modular pack with limited energy resources as you recover survivors, salvage critical supplies, and help reclaim the world above.

Why similar: Open World 24.1%, Post-apocalyptic 19.5%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Exploration 10.5%, Survival 10.1%

From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.

Why similar: Open World 32.3%, Post-apocalyptic 26.6%, Exploration 10.5%, RPG 8.7%, Sci-fi 8.2%

Sam – with companions by his side – sets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies, obstacles and a haunting question: should we have connected?

Why similar: Open World 24.6%, Walking Simulator 20.1%, Post-apocalyptic 15.9%, Sci-fi 14%, Exploration 10.9%

Take a long journey through a beautiful world. Climb high peaks, swim wild rivers, and survive in a place where nature won. You are all alone. Find out what was left behind.

Why similar: Open World 19.9%, Post-apocalyptic 16.7%, Sci-fi 16.4%, Exploration 14.9%, Action-Adventure 10.6%

Survive a zombie apocalypse: scavenge supplies, craft weapons, build a camp, repair your vehicle, and uncover its secrets amid unknown dangers. Switch between 1st and 3rd person views. Solo-developed. Multiplayer coming after testing. Hope you enjoy!

Why similar: Open World 24.6%, Post-apocalyptic 22.6%, RPG 12.6%, Adventure 9.7%, Action-Adventure 8%

DEATHTOUCH is an open-world horror game where exploration leads to hidden secrets—and lurking nightmares. Uncover mysterious locations, navigate eerie environments, and survive terrifying encounters in a world that feels truly alive.

Why similar: Open World 25.2%, Post-apocalyptic 21.3%, Survival 18.3%, Exploration 12.6%, Adventure 9.1%

Vault-Tec engineers have worked around the clock on an interactive reproduction of Wasteland life for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own vault. Included is an expansive world, unique combat, shockingly realistic visuals, tons of player choice, and an incredible cast of dynamic characters.

Why similar: Open World 33.9%, Post-apocalyptic 27.9%, RPG 11.8%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Exploration 8.4%

Explore a handcrafted post-apocalyptic world, drive your vehicle across abandoned roads, scavenge for vital resources, repair communication systems, and survive against infected while searching for the last remaining outposts.

Why similar: Open World 24%, Walking Simulator 24%, Survival 16.2%, Post-apocalyptic 14.3%, Exploration 9.7%

An atmospheric exploration game. Walk what's left of Earth, reshaped by gravity storms caused by a three-sun system. Survive extreme heat and freezing nights, solve orbital puzzles, and recover archives scattered all over the world to understand how humanity tried to solve the three-body problem.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.3%, Post-apocalyptic 18.4%, Sci-fi 14.7%, Survival 14.1%, Exploration 12.8%

A nuclear disaster has left an area of Britain in tatters. Atomfall, a new survival-action game, will see you explore, scavenge, craft, barter and fight your way through beautifully recreated scenery in search of answers.

Why similar: Open World 27.1%, Post-apocalyptic 25.8%, Survival 10%, Action-Adventure 7.1%, Adventure 6.7%

Enter the Cold Zone—an Exclusion Zone locked down by a shadowy Bureau. Explore a 3D pixel-art open world, crack rule-based horror puzzles, battle deadly anomalies, and keep your reason as you uncover the truth.

Why similar: Open World 27.3%, Post-apocalyptic 14.8%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, RPG 10.9%, Exploration 7.9%

The atmosphere of the nuclear wasteland.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.7%, Open World 21.7%, Post-apocalyptic 18.6%, RPG 8.2%, Exploration 6.3%

From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes a genre-defying experience, now expanded in this definitive DIRECTOR’S CUT. As Sam Bridges, your mission is to deliver hope to humanity by connecting the last survivors of a decimated America. Can you reunite the shattered world, one step at a time?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.6%, Open World 26.2%, Post-apocalyptic 17.8%, Sci-fi 9%, Exploration 8.4%

DDoD is a solo and co-op action-shooter RPG with gunplay that feels right and charming mutants you’ll love, or hate. Explore a massive open world above and underground. Don’t get charmed; get to work and cleanse the Purple Lands!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19%, Open World 17.1%, Post-apocalyptic 16.3%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Survival 9.8%

Ashen Sea is a first-person narrative experience for AXISRAY. Play as BASH, a party robot repairing arcades and tuning jukeboxes via terminal on a derelict spaceship. No combat, no time limits—explore freely. When a shuttle is the only way down, the party’s meaning blurs.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, RPG 16.2%, Adventure 9.5%, Exploration 9.1%

Immerse yourself in the gigantic world filled with mysteries, violence and tension. Fight against mutants and armed forces, explore, join operations, do jobs, earn credits, buy, trade, upgrade and plan to escape from the rogue planet and its protocol!

Why similar: Open World 25.6%, Walking Simulator 18.4%, Survival 13.5%, RPG 10.3%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

Explore the wastelands with your four-legged friend in FIRST. Fight for survival, gather resources, face bloodthirsty monsters and rebuild mankind!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.2%, Open World 24.2%, Post-apocalyptic 20.6%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Exploration 6.8%

"Survirus" is an open-world survival simulator that survives in cities devastated by viruses. How long can you survive in the Apocalypse world, and the virus? Find a mask to survive from the virus, find a weapon to defeat your enemies, and find what you need!

Why similar: Open World 34.3%, Post-apocalyptic 28.5%, Survival 15.4%, Adventure 13.7%, Simulation 4.5%

Prepare for the Future™ With Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, experience the most acclaimed game of 2008 like never before. Create a character of your choosing and descend into an awe-inspiring, post-apocalyptic world where every minute is a fight for survival.

Why similar: Open World 34.4%, Post-apocalyptic 29.1%, RPG 13.6%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Exploration 5%

Deadzone Aeon is a multiplayer survival-driven fantasy open world with story elements. Mixed within the classic online survival genre, delve into a PVPVE story where deception runs deep and every step draws you closer to the forgotten truths that shaped existence itself.

Why similar: Open World 30.3%, Post-apocalyptic 21.3%, Survival 15.4%, Adventure 7.5%, Action 7.4%

Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

Why similar: Open World 32.5%, Post-apocalyptic 26.7%, RPG 13.2%, Sci-fi 7.8%, Exploration 7.1%

Experience the epic Horizon Forbidden West™ in its entirety with bonus content and the Burning Shores expansion included. The Burning Shores add-on contains additional content for Aloy’s adventure, including new storylines, characters, and experiences in a stunning yet hazardous new area.

Why similar: Open World 35%, Post-apocalyptic 20%, Exploration 10.8%, Sci-fi 10.6%, RPG 9%

ELEX is a handcrafted action role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic series, set in a brand new post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe that puts players into a huge seamless game world full of original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action.

Why similar: Open World 38.8%, Post-apocalyptic 20.9%, RPG 17.2%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Adventure 4%

Dead World is a first-person shooter game set in a post-apocalyptic world, where you follow Miguel's journey to return home to a war-torn Argentina.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 26.4%, Open World 20.4%, Walking Simulator 16.6%, Survival 10.8%, Exploration 10.4%

Blight Runners is an open-world survival adventure set on a dying planet consumed by the mysterious Blight. There is no oxygen. Explore, survive, recover lost Gear and find your own path across a hostile world where traversal itself is the greatest challenge. The Gear is sacred. You are expendable.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.1%, Post-apocalyptic 12.8%, Exploration 10.9%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Open World 10%

《末日危城-希望》是一款末日生存角色扮演游戏。你要在开放的丧尸末日世界里搜寻物资，制造装备，完成各种任务，坚强活着并且寻找恢复文明的希望。

Why similar: Open World 18.6%, Post-apocalyptic 16.3%, RPG 15%, Survival 14.9%, 2.5D 7.8%

Phantom Town drops you into a fog-choked, abandoned city where every step feels uncertain. Wander, search, and survive as you get lost in the silence, with tension building as you explore deeper into the unknown.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.4%, Post-apocalyptic 28.2%, Survival 14.3%, Exploration 8.4%, Adventure 7.2%

Explore a vast universe, uncover the mystery of humanity's demise, gather resources, build bases, and scan the unknown. Your journey awaits in this post-apocalyptic sci-fi adventure.

Why similar: Open World 23.7%, Sci-fi 16.6%, Post-apocalyptic 13.2%, Exploration 12.4%, Survival 10.8%

A story-driven, first person perspective, post-apocalyptic survival adventure set in the rough winter climates of last century’s Russia.

Why similar: Open World 21%, Post-apocalyptic 19%, Survival 13.7%, RPG 12.7%, Exploration 9.2%

Lorna Ritten has learned of Alfred Cypress, her grandfather whom she has never known. Her family past has always been somewhat of a mystery and now she learns of an inheritance. An inheritance of which she has no idea of just how important this actually is to her and to others.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.1%, Open World 19.2%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Survival 10.4%, RPG 10%

RANJIT is a brutal single-player survival game focused on physics, realism, and freedom. Unlike most open-world games, RANJIT does not provide maps, waypoints, or guidance. Players must rely entirely on their own sense of direction, forced to use their instincts, creating a true sense of freedom.

Why similar: Open World 32%, Survival 16.7%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Exploration 12.7%, Action 11.7%

Fight, scavenge, and survive in Ashworld, a post-apocalyptic open world filled with danger. Explore the desolate Ragelands, battle ruthless Ragers, and fend off night-stalking Skellies. Drive, craft, and strategize to endure this unforgiving wasteland where every resource matters.

Why similar: Open World 24.7%, Post-apocalyptic 24%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.9%, Survival 11.1%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

A 2.5D fantasy adventure RPG where you can explore and complete quests to level up and get stronger as you progress through the world and face more dangerous threats.

Why similar: Open World 36.7%, RPG 17.6%, 2.5D 12.9%, Adventure 8.4%, Exploration 8.1%

Travel around a fully-explorable, post-apocalyptic version of Earth and find the source of a mysterious radio signal. Collect supplies along the way to stay alive. Is there anyone out there?

Why similar: Open World 26%, Post-apocalyptic 23%, Exploration 12%, Survival 10.1%, Action-Adventure 8.3%

Explore dream worlds, and collect effects. No goals, just wander.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.7%, Open World 29%, Exploration 18.9%, RPG 15%, Singleplayer 3.3%

BIOMUTANT® is an open-world, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action.

Why similar: Open World 44.3%, Post-apocalyptic 18%, RPG 11.9%, Action 6.4%, Exploration 6.2%

A first-person adventure game that takes place in a magical, colorful open world. Live Albius’ story, Master Enodio’s apprentice, and meet his loyal magical pet Flino, as you discover the dangerous secrets of EONIA.

Why similar: Open World 36.1%, RPG 13.1%, Exploration 12.4%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Action-Adventure 9%

Role-playing game set on the surface of a distant moon with a living society, full of underground bases, bio-domes and other places to explore. The player has to deal with lack of resources, equip controlled drones, fight insidious enemies and survive harsh environments with extreme conditions.

Why similar: RPG 25.3%, Open World 19.9%, Post-apocalyptic 18.7%, Action 12.2%, Exploration 9.4%

You have been given the power to heal people. But resources are limited, allocate them wisely. Walk your unique path as a young doctor in the brutal world of the ruling dictatorship.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.2%, Open World 18.3%, Exploration 11.7%, Sci-fi 10.1%, RPG 9.6%

Rise of Ages is a sandbox game, allowing you to explore, build, found cities, make wars and evolve technologies to reach the highest level of a civilization and then travel to other planets! The game begins in prehistory and will advance ages, one by one, as the player evolves.

Why similar: Open World 32.4%, Survival 19.7%, RPG 17.8%, Exploration 9.7%, Action 9.1%

Someone lived a life here. You just can't remember it yet. Explore the dreams buried deep inside your mind to find out who you were.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.7%, Post-apocalyptic 22.9%, 2.5D 12.9%, RPG 11.4%, Exploration 7.9%

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 39.3%, Post-apocalyptic 15.3%, Open World 14.8%, Sci-fi 13%, Simulation 8.7%

Awake aboard Nova Station with no memories and a crushing debt to the CRA. Explore alien worlds, gather resources, craft equipment, work for powerful factions or defy them, and uncover the truth behind your creation.

Why similar: Open World 34.7%, Sci-fi 27.2%, Exploration 13.9%, Adventure 9.8%, RPG 7.8%

A magical puzzle adventure.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.6%, Open World 17.6%, 2.5D 16.5%, Exploration 14.1%, RPG 13%

Albatroz is a backpacking adventure RPG that will take you through majestic landscapes in search of your lost sibling. A tale about knowing when to let go and start over.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.2%, Open World 19.5%, Survival 16.3%, Exploration 14.9%, RPG 14.3%

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 47.1%, Open World 30.3%, Exploration 19%, Singleplayer 2.2%, Indie 1.4%

Enter the Chornobyl Anomalous Zone — a vast open world where anomalies, mutants, and rivals stand in your way. Explore, scavenge, and try to survive in this brutal and dangerous land. Evolving with every update, now overhauled and crowned with UPDATE 2.0.

Why similar: Open World 32.1%, Post-apocalyptic 24.4%, Survival 14.5%, Exploration 8.7%, Sci-fi 8.5%

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

Why similar: Open World 29.9%, Walking Simulator 27.6%, Exploration 15.3%, Simulation 10.8%, Action-Adventure 10.5%

Stranded on post-apocalyptic Earth centuries after humanity's exodus, "A Silent Desolation" is a solo survival game developed by one person. Face dangers, craft, explore, and uncover secrets while repairing a shuttle base to escape.

Why similar: Open World 22.5%, Post-apocalyptic 19.2%, Survival 13.8%, Walking Simulator 10.6%, Sci-fi 9.3%

Uh-Oh! is an open-world survival game where there is no mandatory goal, so you can set your own goals by playing as a survivor in a single-player or multiplayer experience.

Why similar: Open World 25.2%, Post-apocalyptic 22.2%, Sci-fi 14.8%, Survival 13.9%, Exploration 8.1%

No More Light is a narrative survival shooter where humanity’s last remnants battle an alien insectoid invasion. Thrown into a post-apocalyptic world, you’ll turn enemies into weapons, undergo a deadly metamorphosis, control weather, and fight for survival in brutal, high-stakes combat.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 23%, Open World 20.2%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Survival 11.6%, Exploration 8.5%

Welcome to Keplerth! Try to survive on a hostile alien planet in this 2D sandbox RPG, where you can choose to live alone or fight side by side with your friends in the online multiplayer mode. Survive, build, farm, fight, and explore your way to victory in this open-world adventure!

Why similar: Open World 28%, Sci-fi 16.5%, Survival 16.3%, Exploration 14.2%, RPG 8.5%

Nuclear weapons have the left the world barren and scorched the earth. Survival has never been harder for mankind. Resources are scarce as life has left this world. You are forced to constantly move and scavenge the next area for resources. Rivers are dry. Many of wanderers never survived the icy nights as the moon crosses the sky.

Why similar: Open World 34.6%, Survival 23.1%, RPG 20.7%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 10.7%

Dragon & Nature is a guofeng automation strategy game about rebuilding an ecological conveyor loop. Balance five-element materials, unlock seasonal production chains, and awaken the Dragon Core to synthesize the ultimate resource: Dao.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.7%, Open World 23.9%, Survival 15.9%, Exploration 14.7%, Action-Adventure 9.9%

Scavland is a hardcore Top-Down Pixel Art survival RPG set in a Post-Apocalyptic Soviet world. Scavenge the wastes and forgotten bunkers, take dangerous jobs, build your reputation, and customize your arsenal as you fight to survive mutants, hostile survivors, radiation, and the deadly Mist.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 25.6%, Open World 21.3%, Survival 15.7%, Exploration 8.4%, RPG 8%

You are stuck in an unknown place, completely alone for eternity. Every decision you’ve made, will make, and could have made somehow rattling around your head. The only thing you can understand is a rock, with a gratified picture and some text that reads ‘Kilroy Was Here’!

Why similar: Sci-fi 20.6%, Open World 20.3%, Walking Simulator 17.2%, Exploration 13.4%, Action-Adventure 9.7%

Go to the vicinity of the “dead city”. A mystical place, full of strange anomalies, wild creatures, rare artifacts and ascetics!

Why similar: Open World 28%, Post-apocalyptic 23.6%, Survival 13.6%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Exploration 8.9%

Game development project.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 42%, Open World 34.2%, Exploration 13.7%, Simulation 7.8%, Singleplayer 2.3%