- #1 Lil Gator Game
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,831 reviews2022
Dev: MegaWobblePub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 24.7%, Funny 16.6%, Colorful 16.3%, Cute 15.8%, Third Person 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar lighthearted, childhood-adventure tone with an emphasis on climbing and gliding.
- #2 A Short Hike
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 21,505 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Why similar: Open World 22.8%, Exploration 19.2%, 3D Platformer 18.8%, Cute 13.7%, Adventure 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the same cozy, movement-focused exploration and sense of freedom found in Tchia.
- #3 Grow Home
96% matchVery Positive92% of 5,564 reviews2015
Dev: Reflections, a Ubisoft StudioPub: Infogrames
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience the freedom of unbounded climbing as you take control of BUD, a procedurally animated robot on a quest to save his planet. Create your own path through an alien world as you control and ride a giant plant on a vertical journey to the stars.
Why similar: Open World 24.3%, 3D Platformer 20.3%, Exploration 9.7%, Sandbox 9.7%, Physics 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features unique, physics-based climbing and traversal mechanics that mirror the experimental movement in Tchia.
- #4 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,780 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Open World 27%, Exploration 13.9%, Funny 11.4%, Colorful 9.5%, Cute 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, nature-focused game that emphasizes exploration and environmental interaction.
- #5 Jusant
94% matchVery Positive93% of 6,403 reviews2023
Dev: DON'T NOD
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Enjoy meditative vibes in Jusant, an action-puzzle climbing game. Scale an immeasurably tall tower and ascend to new heights alongside your watery companion. Master your climbing tools, find your way up through diverse biomes, and piece together the tower’s past.
Why similar: Physics 22.3%, Third Person 17.4%, Platformer 16.2%, Exploration 13.5%, Colorful 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a meditative, physics-based climbing experience with a strong focus on atmospheric world-building.
- #6 Sable
94% matchVery Positive86% of 6,173 reviews2021
Dev: ShedworksPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Open World 20.8%, 3D Platformer 18.7%, Puzzle Platformer 14.9%, Platformer 11.1%, Exploration 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world exploration game that prioritizes climbing and discovery within a distinct, stylized landscape.
- #7 Wavetale
93% matchVery Positive88% of 2,525 reviews2022
Dev: Thunderful DevelopmentPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 29.5%, Platformer 17%, Third Person 14.1%, Colorful 11.2%, Stylized 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fast-paced, water-based traversal and platforming in a colorful, island-hopping world.
- #8 The Pathless
91% matchVery Positive91% of 2,028 reviews2021
Dev: Giant SquidPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 22.9%, Open World 20.9%, Exploration 12.4%, Third Person 10.9%, Story Rich 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers fluid, momentum-based movement across a vast, open world that rewards exploration and curiosity.
- #9 Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
92% matchVery Positive82% of 3,207 reviews2017
Dev: Prideful Sloth
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Unwind and enjoy the slow life in Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, a relaxing open-world adventure game. Yonder is set in the world of Gemea. A natural island paradise with eight distinct environments ranging from tropical beaches to snow-capped summits.
Why similar: Open World 39.6%, Sandbox 18%, Exploration 14.9%, Adventure 8.9%, Cute 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing open-world adventure that encourages exploration and discovery without the pressure of combat.
- #10 Petit Island
90% matchVery Positive82% of 115 reviews2024
Dev: Xelo GamesPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
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: Open World 22.8%, Exploration 13.9%, Third Person 12.7%, Cute 11.1%, Funny 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on photography and island exploration, mirroring the laid-back, tropical vibe of Tchia.
- #11 RiME
91% matchVery Positive90% of 5,159 reviews2017
Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Grey Box
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 20.8%, 3D Platformer 17.5%, Open World 16.3%, Adventure 13.7%, Colorful 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-platformer that uses a beautiful, vibrant art style to tell a wordless, emotional story.
- #12 Cat Quest III
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,852 reviews2024
Dev: The GentlebrosPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
In Cat Quest III you play as a purrivateer in a freely explorable 2.5D open-world swarming with Pi-rats. You can sail the seas in your ship for treasures galore! But prepare for peril, as the Pirate King aims to hunt you down...
Why similar: Open World 23.2%, Character Customization 22.4%, Exploration 12.3%, Colorful 11.5%, Cute 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A pirate-themed action-adventure set in a tropical archipelago that encourages exploration and discovery.
- #13 Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara
89% matchVery Positive92% of 422 reviews2023
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Join Koa and Napopo on a 3D platformer adventure through the islands of Mara! Outwit traps, explore the ocean, maneuver dangerous environments, and have fun in 8 wild worlds on their quest to recover stolen pirate loot.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 27.1%, Platformer 15%, Exploration 12%, Funny 10.9%, Colorful 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A tropical-themed 3D platformer that focuses on speed and exploration across various islands.
- #14 Time on Frog Island
89% matchMixed69% of 352 reviews2022
Dev: Half Past YellowPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Cast away on an island paradise complete with a cast of friendly frogs. Enjoy sandbox island life and explore at your own pace, solving sticky situations for your new friends and trading your way to fixing your ship!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 22.8%, Puzzle Platformer 18.8%, Platformer 12.8%, Exploration 12.1%, Colorful 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, island-based adventure that emphasizes trading and exploration in a surreal setting.
- #15 Submerged: Hidden Depths
87% matchVery Positive90% of 818 reviews2022
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.
Why similar: Open World 32.7%, Exploration 19%, Colorful 14.4%, 3D 10.3%, Third Person 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, combat-free exploration game centered on traversing a flooded world by boat.
- #16 Demon Tides
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 643 reviews2026
Dev: Fabraz
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Race across open oceans and uncover a kingdom’s dark secrets. Expressively platform your way across dozens of locales, upgrading your gear and modifying your move-set every step of the way!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 18.2%, Open World 16.8%, Lore-Rich 12.7%, Platformer 9.4%, Third Person 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world action-adventure that features 3D platforming and exploration in a stylized environment.
- #17 A Hat in Time
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 52,923 reviews2017
Dev: Gears for Breakfast
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 29.7%, Cute 14.2%, Platformer 10.6%, Open World 9.8%, Funny 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers high-quality 3D platforming with a colorful aesthetic and a focus on exploration.
- #18 Cloudy Valley
86% matchMostly Positive80% of 64 reviews2024
Dev: PaltypusPub: TyGAMES
Windows
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: Open World 28.3%, Exploration 19.2%, Cute 14.7%, Adventure 12.2%, Colorful 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, exploration-heavy adventure that captures a similar sense of discovery in a stylized world.
- #19 Islets
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,209 reviews2022
Dev: Kyle ThompsonPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.
Why similar: Platformer 20.4%, Open World 18.8%, Exploration 12.1%, Cute 11.1%, Story Rich 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A charming metroidvania that balances platforming and exploration with a heartwarming story.
- #20 Zefyr: A Thief's Melody
83% matchVery Positive96% of 323 reviews2025
Dev: Oneiric Worlds
Windows
In a colorful archipelago, play as a young thief studying at the Guild. Investigate kidnappings, steer clear of roaming pirates or fight them. Sail the ocean on a cute turtle and climb every island. Cure sick animals, and find the truth during this feel-good journey. Made by a dreamer solo dev.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 20%, Open World 17.7%, Stealth 13.5%, 3D Platformer 13.5%, Puzzle Platformer 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an open-world adventure with a focus on exploration and atmospheric storytelling.
- #21 A Webbing Journey
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,142 reviews2025
Dev: Fire Totem GamesPub: Future Friends Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Adorable spider chaos! Swing around the house, weave crazy structures, play with physics-based objects, and pull off chores with nothing but your webs and your wits in this madcap sandbox adventure.
Why similar: Sandbox 16.4%, 3D Platformer 15.5%, Physics 14.2%, Character Customization 12.8%, Third Person 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A physics-based, wholesome adventure that emphasizes creative movement and exploration.
- #22 Completely Stretchy
82% matchVery Positive84% of 89 reviews2024
Dev: Warp DigitalPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
A befuddling mishap has made you COMPLETELY STRETCHY! Stretch, swing and stick around the delightfully odd and vibrant Grombi Isles in this eccentric and light-hearted 3D platformer.
Why similar: Open World 17.2%, 3D Platformer 16.7%, Platformer 10.5%, Exploration 8.6%, Colorful 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features physics-based parkour and exploration in a colorful, open-world environment.
- #23 The Touryst
84% matchVery Positive87% of 126 reviews2021
Dev: Shin'en Multimedia
Windows
Discover exotic islands and explore ancient monuments - Climb into deep mines and uncover secret passages - Make the trip you always wanted and enjoy the tourist life - An action adventure as varied as real life - 240fps supported - Enjoy your vacation!
Why similar: Exploration 31.1%, Third Person 28.3%, Adventure 23%, 3D 13.5%, Singleplayer 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features voxel-based island exploration and light puzzle-solving in a vibrant, vacation-like setting.
- #24 Big Hops
81% matchVery Positive94% of 450 reviews2026
Dev: Luckshot Games
Windows
Tongue-swing, free climb, and build your own path forward in a new kind of 3D platformer! Plant veggie bounce pads, tightropes, hookshots, and much more. Find a way home through huge Desert, Ocean, and Mountain worlds and collect bugs, upgrade your backpack, and meet animal friends along the way.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 18.5%, Open World 17.8%, Platformer 12.9%, Exploration 9.9%, Colorful 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on parkour and platforming mechanics within a cute, adventure-driven setting.
- #25 Ruffy and the Riverside
81% matchVery Positive91% of 222 reviews2025
Dev: Zockrates Laboratories UGPub: Phiphen Games
Windows · Linux
In Ruffy and the Riverside, you wield the magic SWAP to Copy & Paste textures - turn ice into lava or waterfalls into vines! Explore, fight, skate on straw bales, and unleash your imagination in this quirky open-world action game. Dive into an adventure that lets you literally change the world!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 24%, Open World 17.1%, Puzzle Platformer 14%, Platformer 10.8%, Exploration 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that emphasizes exploration and collectathon elements in a vibrant world.
- #26 Fishy 3D
79% matchVery Positive95% of 80 reviews2020
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
An adventure game about a hungry fish 🐟 Dive, jump, swim and eat your way through a lush micro-world. Can you escape the polluted pond?
Why similar: Open World 22.9%, 3D Platformer 16.7%, Exploration 11.4%, Colorful 10.4%, Physics 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A collectathon-style exploration game that focuses on navigating a 3D world.
- #27 Zefyr: Prologue
77% matchVery Positive93% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: Oneiric Worlds
Windows
1st chapter of "Zefyr: A Thief's Melody". In a colorful archipelago, play as a young thief studying at the Guild. Investigate kidnappings, steer clear of roaming pirates or fight them. Sail the ocean on a cute turtle and climb on every island. Cure sick animals and reveal the truth.
Why similar: Open World 16.2%, 3D Platformer 15.3%, Stealth 14.1%, Exploration 8.7%, Colorful 8%
- #28 ToGather:Island
80% matchVery Positive83% of 53 reviews2019
Dev: Studio KamiiPub: Todak Studios
Windows
ToGather:Island is an open world survival game set in a science-fantasy archipelago
Why similar: Open World 16.3%, Third Person 14.6%, Exploration 14.2%, Cute 13.6%, Colorful 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: A tropical-themed adventure that combines exploration with survival and simulation elements.
- #29 Loddlenaut
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,507 reviews2023
Dev: Moon LagoonPub: Secret Mode
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures!
Why similar: Open World 28.3%, Sandbox 19.3%, Colorful 13.1%, Cute 11.7%, Exploration 10.8%
- #30 Hello Kitty Island Adventure
74% matchVery Positive95% of 10,987 reviews2025
Dev: Sunblink
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 57.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Embark on a cozy, open-world adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends. Befriend beloved characters as you explore and restore a mysterious island, solve ancient puzzles, cook delicious dishes, customize yourself and your cabins, and so much more.
Why similar: Open World 35.3%, Exploration 15.1%, Colorful 13.8%, Cute 13%, Adventure 9.5%
- #31 Thousand Threads
79% matchVery Positive81% of 97 reviews2020
Dev: Seamount
Windows · Mac
Explore a beautiful open world where you deliver mail, find artifacts, help people out, and fend off folks you’ve wronged.
Why similar: Open World 34.6%, Exploration 17.7%, Cute 10.5%, Funny 10.3%, Colorful 10%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world exploration game that emphasizes nature and atmospheric discovery.
- #32 SpongeBob SquarePants™: The Patrick Star Game
76% matchVery Positive81% of 286 reviews2024
Dev: PHL CollectivePub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Step into Patrick’s shorts and create hilarious, physics-based mayhem, as you make the open world of Bikini Bottom your playground!
Why similar: Sandbox 17.3%, Open World 14.4%, Character Customization 14%, Third Person 9.9%, Physics 9.3%
- #33 Owlboy
78% matchVery Positive84% of 6,043 reviews2016
Dev: D-Pad Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.3%, Platformer 21.9%, Funny 13.5%, Story Rich 11.6%, Cute 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features unique flight-based movement and exploration in a beautifully crafted, hand-drawn world.
- #34 Treasure Adventure World
78% matchVery Positive82% of 278 reviews2018
Dev: Robit Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Set sail for adventure with a paper hat on your head and a magical shrinking boat in your pocket, in search of legendary treasures! Solve tricky puzzles, battle formidable foes, piece together clues and dig up secrets to uncover your own shrouded history as you explore this sprawling open world.
Why similar: Adventure 41.2%, Platformer 39.5%, Cute 19.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style adventure game that emphasizes exploration and discovery across multiple islands.
- #35 Omno
76% matchVery Positive92% of 2,713 reviews2021
Dev: Studio InkyfoxPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 16.1%, Puzzle Platformer 15.9%, Third Person 12.2%, Platformer 11.1%, Exploration 9.3%
- #36 Coral Island
73% matchVery Positive89% of 25,947 reviews2023
Dev: Stairway GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 52.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Coral Island is a vibrant, laid-back farm sim reimagined with multiplayer! Experience enchanting island life at your own pace: farm with friends, nurture animals, build relationships, hang out with a diverse cast of characters, and dive into the magical Merfolk Kingdom.
Why similar: Sandbox 30.7%, Character Customization 29.7%, Open World 28.8%, Adventure 6.5%, Singleplayer 4.3%
- #37 Youropa
77% matchVery Positive87% of 694 reviews2018
Dev: frecle
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 47%
A platform puzzle paint adventure about breaking rules, being upside down and thinking outside the box.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 18.5%, Puzzle Platformer 16.1%, Character Customization 15.3%, Physics 13.3%, Third Person 10.7%
- #38 Bugsnax
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,817 reviews2022
Dev: Young Horses
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Catch mysterious living snacks and feed them to your friends in this unusual island adventure!
Why similar: Sandbox 19%, Physics 16.4%, Exploration 13.7%, Cute 12.2%, Colorful 11.7%
- #39 The Eternal Cylinder
73% matchVery Positive90% of 1,173 reviews2022
Dev: ACE TeamPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Open World 22%, Puzzle Platformer 16.3%, Third Person 11.5%, Exploration 10.7%, Colorful 9.2%
- #40 Summer in Mara
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,139 reviews2020
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Sandbox 38.6%, Exploration 23%, Cute 16.1%, Colorful 13.5%, Adventure 8.8%
- #41 PlayForm: Human Dynamics
72% matchVery Positive90% of 181 reviews2022
Dev: Code}{atch
Windows
PlayForm is an experimental physics sandbox. Physically simulated humans run, jump, climb, push, pull and smash their way through diverse worlds. Have fun with various tools and obstacles to create thrilling situations and experience next-gen physics.
Why similar: Sandbox 22.5%, Physics 18.3%, 3D Platformer 16.4%, Open World 14.6%, Funny 8.7%
- #42 Tinykin
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,059 reviews2022
Dev: SplashteamPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 19.8%, Lore-Rich 13.7%, Puzzle Platformer 13.3%, Third Person 11.3%, Platformer 8.7%
- #43 Pine
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,839 reviews2019
Dev: TwirlboundPub: Kongregate
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
An open-world action adventure game set in a simulated world in which humans never reached the top of the food chain.
Why similar: Open World 28.5%, Third Person 18.1%, Sandbox 12.1%, Colorful 10%, Adventure 7.9%
- #44 tuna hake's underwater
69% matchVery Positive99% of 94 reviews2025
Dev: osuika
Windows · Linux
you are a fish who does tricks
Why similar: Sandbox 29.8%, Physics 28.5%, Open World 13.9%, Exploration 9.5%, Colorful 8.4%
- #45 Grow: Song of the Evertree
71% matchVery Positive81% of 2,538 reviews2021
Dev: Prideful SlothPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Sandbox 23.1%, Open World 21.9%, Third Person 13.6%, Exploration 11%, Colorful 10.3%
- #46 Beach Island Deluxe
70% matchVery Positive96% of 302 reviews2022
Dev: Kevin Ethridge GamesPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Beach Island Deluxe is a micro open-world platforming game, made entirely by one person! Set on the mysterious Beach Island, scour the island for stars to open the ancient Gateway! There's plenty to explore and uncover on Beach Island. Can you find all 15 stars?
Why similar: 3D Platformer 25.5%, Open World 15.6%, Platformer 15%, Exploration 13.6%, Third Person 12.2%
- #47 AER Memories of Old
71% matchVery Positive86% of 7,624 reviews2017
Dev: Forgotten KeyPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 32.9%, Exploration 20.5%, Adventure 14.3%, Third Person 12.4%, 3D Platformer 8.4%
- #48 Wobbly Life
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 33,276 reviews2025
Dev: RubberBandGames
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 25.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Wobbly Life is a vibrant open-world physics sandbox. Play with your friends online or in local co-op, with exciting jobs, mini games and wacky story missions. Earn cash to spend in the world on clothes, vehicles and houses. There is a whole Wobbly World out there to explore!
Why similar: Sandbox 29.2%, Open World 27.9%, Physics 17%, Funny 11.6%, Adventure 9.1%
- #49 Broll
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 155 reviews2020
Dev: Victor Game Studio
Windows · Linux
Broll is a 3D ragdoll-based platformer, explore open levels, use the ragdoll to interact with the world, and solve awesome challenges!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 17.2%, 3D Platformer 16.3%, Open World 14.4%, Physics 14.2%, Character Customization 9.5%
- #50 Smushi Come Home
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,630 reviews2023
Dev: SomeHumbleOnionPub: Mooneye Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Open World 21.4%, 3D Platformer 16.7%, Third Person 10%, Cute 9.7%, Exploration 9.6%
- #51 Cozy Island
65% matchVery Positive92% of 2,388 reviews2025
Dev: LazyFish Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Grow veggies, go fishing, and meet cute animals! On this relaxing and lovely island, you can walk around and explore freely, unlock quirky and fun items, build your own secret base, and enjoy carefree, joy-filled days at your own pace.
Why similar: Open World 25%, Physics 22.7%, Funny 10.6%, Cute 9.5%, Exploration 8.2%
- #52 Kitty May Cry
69% matchVery Positive82% of 117 reviews2022
Dev: 猫咪岛施工队Pub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Kitty May Cry is a 3D open world adventure-puzzle game in which you take on the role of a black kitty cat, stranded upon a little island chock-full of ancient relics thanks to a failed rocket launch. Hunt down your lost backpack and the batteries now scattered across the land.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 19.5%, Puzzle Platformer 15.7%, Open World 15.7%, Exploration 8.5%, Colorful 6.8%
- #53 Sail Forth
68% matchVery Positive92% of 625 reviews2022
Dev: Festive VectorPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Sail a fleet of customizable ships across an ocean whose ancient depths have swallowed the key to the mysterious past. Befriend fishfolk to expand your boat crews, take up arms against petulant pirates, and chart a course across an expansive watery world. Will you answer the call of High Adventure?
Why similar: Physics 20.7%, Third Person 14.4%, Colorful 11.2%, Exploration 11%, Cute 8.9%
- #54 Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles
70% matchVery Positive90% of 103 reviews2020
Dev: Luminawesome Games Ltd.Pub: Wired Productions
Windows
Meet Lumote, the squishiest bioluminescent creature, in this beautiful 3D puzzle platformer. Take control of the world’s inhabitants on a quest into the Great Depths to seize control from the Mastermote.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 23.6%, Puzzle Platformer 19.9%, Platformer 12.9%, Third Person 12.8%, Open World 9.2%
- #55 Yooka-Laylee
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,364 reviews2017
Dev: Playtonic GamesPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Yooka-Laylee is an all-new open-world platformer from genre veterans Playtonic! Explore huge, beautiful worlds, meet an unforgettable cast of characters and horde a vault-load of collectibles as buddy-duo Yooka and Laylee embark on an epic adventure to thwart corporate creep Capital B!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 36%, Platformer 14.2%, Colorful 11%, Open World 9.4%, Adventure 8.8%
- #56 Under The Island
64% matchVery Positive93% of 396 reviews2026
Dev: Slime King GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.
Why similar: Sandbox 31.6%, Lore-Rich 24%, Exploration 17.4%, Open World 15.2%, Adventure 7.3%
- #57 Eastshade
68% matchVery Positive89% of 5,317 reviews2019
Dev: Eastshade Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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: Lore-Rich 30.8%, Open World 25.7%, Exploration 12.5%, Colorful 11.8%, Story Rich 8.5%
- #58 Project Shoreline
64% matchVery Positive97% of 295 reviews2024
Dev: Speldosa Interactive
Windows · Linux
Step into the tiny metaphorical shoes of a Muri, entrusted with the important task of exploring, cleaning, and restoring a corrupted and decaying beach, one sparkling satisfying patch at a time, in this cute cozy mini-adventure - Project Shoreline!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 22.8%, Exploration 13.8%, Cute 11.5%, Open World 10.6%, Colorful 10.3%
- #59 Beasts of Maravilla Island
67% matchVery Positive87% of 495 reviews2021
Dev: Banana Bird Studios, LLCPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Beasts of Maravilla Island is a 3D adventure game where you take on the role of a young wildlife photographer who traverses Maravilla Island's magical ecosystems to discover extraordinary creatures, learn their behaviors, and, most importantly, photograph their majesty.
Why similar: Third Person 23.6%, Exploration 19.9%, Colorful 14.7%, Cute 13.5%, Stylized 11.1%
- #60 Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas
69% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,131 reviews2015
Dev: Cornfox & Brothers Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas combines captivating storytelling, breathtaking 3D visuals and exciting gameplay into one epic action-adventure experience. In the game you explore the islands of Uncharted Seas, a world filled with many dangers, puzzles and secrets.
Why similar: Open World 29%, Lore-Rich 20.4%, Adventure 14.2%, Exploration 11.6%, Colorful 8.5%