Games Like Submerged

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.1%, Nature 12.4%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Open World 10.3%, Relaxing 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel to the seed game, it offers the same combat-free, third-person exploration of a beautiful, flooded city.

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 20.7%, Exploration 13.4%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Beautiful 10.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same sense of serene, underwater exploration and awe-inspiring, combat-free discovery found in Submerged.

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: Open World 14.8%, Exploration 14.3%, Relaxing 12.8%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Nature 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features a relaxing, open-world exploration experience where flight replaces the boat, maintaining the sense of freedom and discovery.

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: Exploration 19.5%, Atmospheric 12%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Open World 9.9%, Relaxing 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the emotional, atmospheric, and puzzle-lite exploration style set in a beautiful, isolated environment.

An atmospheric vehicle adventure that follows the emotional journey of a boy and his ship as he embarks on a voyage to find a new home.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 47.9%, Relaxing 18.1%, Atmospheric 17.5%, Adventure 8.5%, Mystery 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric adventure focuses on navigating a flooded world with a unique vessel, mirroring the water-based exploration of the seed game.

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

Why similar: Beautiful 24% ★, Walking Simulator 16.1%, Relaxing 12.8%, Exploration 11.4%, Atmospheric 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential atmospheric exploration game that relies on visual storytelling and emotional resonance rather than combat.

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

Why similar: Relaxing 14.6%, Nature 14%, Exploration 13.9%, Open World 10.7%, Beautiful 8.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a peaceful, low-stakes exploration experience that captures the same relaxing and nature-focused spirit.

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 21.4%, Nature 10.6%, Relaxing 10%, Exploration 9.9%, Open World 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional, narrative-driven exploration game that mirrors the poignant, personal story themes found in the seed game.

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: Walking Simulator 18.1%, Nature 17.5%, Female Protagonist 11%, Relaxing 10.8%, Third Person 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes exploration and nature, allowing you to inhabit different animals to uncover the history of a fallen civilization.

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: Female Protagonist 22.9%, Open World 22.2%, Exploration 17.4%, Relaxing 16.6%, Atmospheric 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: The focus on climbing, exploration, and a distinct, painterly art style makes it a perfect match for those who enjoy the quiet discovery of Submerged.

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: Exploration 26.8%, Nature 14.3%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Adventure 10.4%, Open World 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a realistic and relaxing underwater exploration experience that focuses on observing nature without combat.

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: Nature 25.1%, Third Person 18.2%, Relaxing 13%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Colorful 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features fluid, water-based movement and platforming in a vibrant, flooded world that feels like a more kinetic take on the seed game's setting.

Featuring a beautiful, detailed open-world and a haunting soundtrack, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture is non-linear storytelling at its best.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 44.2%, Post-apocalyptic 9.5%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, Exploration 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at building a sense of place and melancholy through environmental storytelling in an abandoned world.

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 19.2%, Open World 15.6%, Beautiful 15% ★, Relaxing 12.6%, Exploration 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A peaceful, non-violent open-world game where you explore a beautiful island and interact with its inhabitants through painting.

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 17.5%, Walking Simulator 14.9%, Open World 11.5%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Family Friendly 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the raw, emotional experience of nature and survival, mirroring the protective, family-oriented themes of Submerged.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.7%, Mystery 14.9%, Female Protagonist 13%, Exploration 12.1%, Atmospheric 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: While more narrative-heavy, it shares the same walking-simulator DNA and focus on uncovering the history of a specific location.

Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 31.4%, Nature 21.4%, Exploration 15.2%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric journey across a dried-up seabed focuses on maintaining your vehicle and soaking in the lonely, beautiful landscape.

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: Walking Simulator 18.2%, Relaxing 14%, Exploration 13.1%, Adventure 11.8%, Beautiful 10.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: You explore a stunning, nature-filled landscape as a fox, focusing on environmental storytelling and atmospheric traversal.

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

Why similar: Parkour 26.1%, Relaxing 17.1%, Open World 12.4%, Exploration 7.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, relaxing 3D platformer that focuses on the joy of movement and restoring color to a desolate world.

Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.7%, Walking Simulator 19.7%, Mystery 15.3%, Exploration 11.7%, Atmospheric 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Set on a beautiful, mysterious island, this game focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving within a deeply personal narrative.

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 32.9%, Exploration 19.1%, Relaxing 18.3%, Beautiful 9.7% ★, Casual 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental, relaxing exploration game where the environment reacts to your presence through sound and color.

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 16%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Exploration 11.8%, Relaxing 11.5%, Open World 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A peaceful, low-poly exploration game that captures the same sense of quiet, solitary adventure found in Submerged.

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: Nature 26.9%, Relaxing 21.4%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Exploration 17.6%, Colorful 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines island exploration and farming with a relaxing, tropical aesthetic that feels like a more casual, life-sim version of the seed game.

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: Open World 30%, Third Person 22.2%, Exploration 20.4%, Colorful 14.9%, Adventure 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A tropical, open-world adventure that encourages exploration and interaction with nature through a unique soul-jumping mechanic.

Leave home for the first time to collect memories before a mysterious cataclysm washes everything away. Ride, record, meet people, and unravel the strange world around you in this third-person meditative exploration game.

Why similar: Nature 14.6%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Open World 13.1%, Walking Simulator 12%, Relaxing 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, contemplative game about exploring a world on the brink of change, focusing on documenting memories.

It's 1986 - Meredith Weiss takes a break from her career in the big city to deliver mail in her hometown. How will she experience two weeks in beautiful Providence Oaks, with its iconic lake and quirky community? And what will she do next? It's up to you.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.7%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Relaxing 16.3%, Open World 15.4%, Third Person 9%

Why You'll Like It: A slow-paced, relaxing narrative game that focuses on the simple pleasure of exploring a beautiful, quiet town.

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: Relaxing 30.1%, Family Friendly 28.3%, Atmospheric 18.4%, Adventure 12.4%, Singleplayer 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, emotional puzzle-adventure that deals with themes of hope and discovery in a lonely, atmospheric world.

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 27.6%, Open World 18.8%, Exploration 15.3%, Nature 11.5%, Post-apocalyptic 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A quiet, meditative exploration game set in a vast, overgrown wilderness that rewards curiosity and slow-paced discovery.

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 18.8%, Exploration 15.5%, Open World 14.4%, Relaxing 13.2%, Walking Simulator 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A flight-based exploration game set in a world of inverted planets, focusing on discovery and a relaxing, atmospheric pace.

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: Nature 18.7%, Open World 15.8%, Family Friendly 12.7%, Third Person 12.6%, Exploration 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a relaxing, nature-focused experience where you restore a world, emphasizing growth and environmental beauty.

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: Nature 19.3%, Walking Simulator 18.2%, Exploration 12.4%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Open World 10.2%

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 22.8%, Relaxing 10%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Nature 8.6%, Exploration 7.9%

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 22.3%, Mystery 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Exploration 9.9%, Relaxing 9.4%

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 16.8%, Nature 13.4%, Relaxing 13.1%, Exploration 12.1%, Open World 8.3%

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: Walking Simulator 18.5%, Nature 13.9%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Exploration 8.9%, Mystery 8.8%

Diluvion is a 3D deep sea, Jules Verne inspired, exploration game with RPG elements and thrilling submarine combat. As the Captain of your own vessel, you must grow and manage your crew as you search for the secrets of the past in a hauntingly beautiful flooded world.

Why similar: Adventure 44.7%, Open World 30.9%, Indie 18.8%, Singleplayer 5.6%

Welcome to the beautiful and tropical Petit Island! Relive your grandpaw's youthful adventures by exploring the island and meeting all the unique islanders in this heartwarming open-world narrative exploration game. Preserve his memories before they fade away.

Why similar: Nature 18.6%, Family Friendly 12.9%, Open World 11.6%, Relaxing 11.4%, Exploration 10.9%

Bottle is a short game which you play as a man of solitude. It is about the mood of melancholy in the winter nature.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.1%, Relaxing 10.4%, Mystery 10%, Exploration 9.5%, Open World 7.5%

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: Nature 23%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Third Person 15%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Colorful 8.6%

Your husband is dead and you want to visit his grave. There is an abondoned house in a village, and in that house you will find a red rose. You don't want to go to your husband's grave empty handed.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.3%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Beautiful 10.2% ★, Mystery 9.3%, Nature 8.5%

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.2%, Nature 17.9%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Exploration 10.2%, Third Person 9.6%

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: Female Protagonist 17.1%, Family Friendly 15.6%, Third Person 14.3%, Relaxing 13.8%, Exploration 11.9%

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, climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, and many more!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.3%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Third Person 13.1%, Exploration 12.4%, Relaxing 9.7%

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 26.3%, Relaxing 13.7%, Exploration 12%, Beautiful 9.4% ★, Atmospheric 8.2%

Heart of Altai is an exciting story about the adventures of blogger Arina Demidova, searching for a lost city in the Altai Republic. During the trek, she realises that her fate is closely linked to the ultimate goal of this dangerous and mysterious expedition.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.6%, Nature 19.2%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Exploration 9.9%, Family Friendly 9.6%

Walk as Lula, on the path you choose, as she journeys to discover the meaning of the Genie and fulfill her destiny.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.3%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Mystery 10.7%, Exploration 10.1%, Beautiful 9.7% ★

Undertake your new job as a forester in a mystic and peaceful wood. Chop, gather, level up and unravel the expansive forest and its splendor at your own pace, one log at a time!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21%, Female Protagonist 16%, Exploration 13.1%, Relaxing 12.2%, Nature 10.1%

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: Walking Simulator 31.9%, Female Protagonist 15%, Adventure 7.9%, Exploration 7.6%, Atmospheric 7.6%

When humans get too lonely, they turn into monsters… Set sail across a beautiful and evolving world of darkness and light, and discover what it means to be human.

Why similar: Beautiful 26% ★, Female Protagonist 23.2%, Atmospheric 22.4%, Adventure 21.2%, Singleplayer 7.2%

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 38.4%, Post-apocalyptic 20%, Relaxing 8.8%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Exploration 7.7%

It's Clara's last day on the island where she grew up. She needs to complete preparations, visit her favorite places, and say her goodbyes before leaving on a journey she may not return from.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 45.5%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Adventure 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%

A story-driven, first-person adventure game offering a cinematic experience. Embark on a journey to HaustVille, an abandoned settlement in a post-apocalyptic world. Explore your surroundings and uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of the last survivors.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.2%, Post-apocalyptic 18.3%, Mystery 15.5%, Exploration 11.1%, Nature 10%

Koral, a love letter to the ocean. Dive into the beautiful underwater world as a sea current. Solve puzzles to bring back to life coral reefs and spread the beauty of the oceans in different sea ecosystems.

Why similar: Beautiful 20.3% ★, Walking Simulator 18.8%, Relaxing 14.4%, Exploration 11.2%, Colorful 8.4%

Tree Trunk Brook is a tiny adventure game about hiking during the pandemic. Follow trail blazes, take photos, make friends, and find lost items. The visitor center is closed, but the trail is open. Social distancing is in effect, and masks are required.

Why similar: Nature 27.8%, Relaxing 23.2%, Exploration 17.5%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Adventure 9.2%

Skybound is a 3D exploration platformer focused on fun, fluid movement mechanics, parkour and environmental puzzle solving.

Why similar: Parkour 17.8%, Open World 15.1%, Exploration 12.8%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Family Friendly 9.6%

A mutant soap opera where small-town gossip meets the supernatural. Explore the Mutazione community as Kai as she cares for her ailing grandfather. Discover magical gardens, new friends & old secrets. They can survive an apocalyptic meteor strike, but can they survive their small-town drama?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.7%, Nature 14.9%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Relaxing 12%, Mystery 11%

Embark on a short, playful adventure in your cozy flying boat and sail through fluffy clouds. Discover floating islands and befriend their quirky citizens. Jump, roll, climb, and skate through Cloudburg as Skye faces her biggest obstacle on her way to the Royal Postal Academy!

Why similar: Nature 18.1%, Walking Simulator 14.1%, Open World 12.8%, Relaxing 12.5%, Exploration 11.3%

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: Beautiful 33.5% ★, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Relaxing 8.3%