Games Like The Flood

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.1%, Relaxing 14.8%, Narrative 13.3% ★, Music 12.6%, Atmospheric 12%

Why You'll Like It: This iconic title perfectly captures the feeling of a peaceful, atmospheric journey through a beautiful landscape.

Fancy a relaxing drift through magical waters? Enjoy this seafaring voyage in search of the sunset!

Why similar: Music 27.5%, Experimental 25.2%, Relaxing 16.9%, Atmospheric 6.7%, Casual 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Like The Flood, this is a short, relaxing, and experimental experience centered on a gentle boat ride.

A Raven Monologue is a short experimental silent story about a raven that does not know how to croak and his relationship with the people in the town.

Why similar: Experimental 44.1%, Relaxing 12.9%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Visual Novel 9.3%, Casual 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, hand-drawn, and atmospheric narrative experience that shares the quiet, artistic tone of the seed game.

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 34.1%, Exploration 18.5%, Walking Simulator 17.5%, Adventure 10%, Indie 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a brief, cozy, and highly rewarding exploration experience that encourages players to enjoy the journey rather than rushing to the end.

Traverse a harmonious hand painted forest in this first person hike. ☀️The trees guide you with gentle whispers, as you explore a philosophical story.

Why similar: Experimental 48.8%, Walking Simulator 23%, Relaxing 9.4%, Story Rich 6%, Adventure 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental, short, and abstract experience that emphasizes atmosphere and introspection.

Experience award-winning Flower, now available on PC. Flower lets you take control of the wind as you explore and navigate beautiful, lush environments.

Why similar: Relaxing 27.9%, Atmospheric 16.2%, Colorful 12.6%, Exploration 10.9%, Casual 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on a sensory, relaxing experience where you guide the wind through nature, mirroring the peaceful flow of The Flood.

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: Experimental 27.3%, Walking Simulator 25.7%, Relaxing 16.4%, Exploration 9.9%, Music 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This exploration game focuses on a procedural soundscape and visual discovery, making it a perfect match for fans of atmospheric walking simulators.

A thoughtful and deeply personal title with stripped-down mechanics. The lack of dialogue or text allows you to create your own narrative through your time with four characters. Each short story will allow players to be swept away by the haunting lyrics of over twenty original, nostalgic songs.

Why similar: Narrative 30% ★, Music 24%, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Visual Novel 8.7%, Relaxing 8%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, narrative-driven experience that uses simple interactions to tell a poignant, wordless story.

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 31.8%, Atmospheric 18.3%, Exploration 11.9%, Walking Simulator 8.8%, Colorful 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a stunning, meditative underwater journey that emphasizes fluid movement and atmospheric beauty.

Atuel is an award-winning surrealist documentary game in which you explore beautiful, dreamlike landscapes inspired by the topography and wildlife of the Atuel River Valley in Argentina.

Why similar: Experimental 30.2%, Walking Simulator 19.4%, Relaxing 12%, Story Rich 8.7%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A meditative, nature-focused walking simulator that captures the same serene and reflective vibe as the seed game.

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: Driving 32.1%, Atmospheric 18.5%, Story Rich 14%, Exploration 11.6%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, atmospheric journey across a dried-out seabed that captures the same feeling of traveling through a lonely, evocative world.

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 28.6%, Relaxing 17.1%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Exploration 8.6%, Story Rich 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A slow-paced, atmospheric walking simulator that focuses on the beauty of nature and quiet contemplation.

Existential Nature Simulation

Why similar: Relaxing 35.6%, Experimental 25.8%, Casual 12.2%, Music 10.8%, Indie 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental, meditative simulation that asks little of the player other than to observe and exist within its world.

Explore Mandagon, a world inspired by Tibetan theology and philosophy. With a focus on life and death, discover what it means to make a true sacrifice . . .

Why similar: Relaxing 21.7%, Atmospheric 18.4%, Indie 12.2%, Adventure 12.1%, Story Rich 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, free-to-play, and atmospheric 2D experience that focuses on exploration and gentle storytelling.

A serene first person exploration game in a surreal, organic world that reacts to your presence. Journey through a psychedelically colorful ecosystem of flourishing flora, rambling waterfalls, burgeoning mountains, glowing monoliths and graceful creatures. A 1-3 hour escape from work, anxiety and stress.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.5%, Relaxing 17.7%, Atmospheric 14%, Casual 13.2%, Exploration 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and relaxing exploration game where the world grows and changes around you as you walk through it.

Be the Universe in this epic, award-winning reality simulation game - featuring thousands of playable characters, endless exploration, an extraordinary soundtrack and narration from Alan Watts.

Why similar: Experimental 35.7%, Relaxing 18.9%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Casual 8.3%, Atmospheric 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A philosophical and experimental experience that encourages a sense of wonder and perspective, much like the themes in The Flood.

Tell the 5 million year story of the mammoth in 5 minutes.

Why similar: Adventure 23.4%, Indie 23%, Casual 18.6%, Story Rich 17.7%, Atmospheric 17.3%

Why You'll Like It: A very short, poignant, and experimental narrative experience that leaves a lasting emotional impact.

A calm and atmospheric "walking'n'watching simulator" about the beauty of nature. Use your gaze and attention in diverse gameplay experiences: Connect the stars, watch the grass grow, fly with the birds and remember many more of the wonders surrounding us each day.

Why similar: Soundtrack 28.3% ★, Relaxing 15.8%, Experimental 14.1%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Atmospheric 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing and short nature-focused adventure that prioritizes atmosphere and mood over complex gameplay.

Pluviophile is a very short experience about the mood of rain in the woods.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 39.9%, Relaxing 17%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Exploration 10.5%, Indie 9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric experience designed specifically for those who find peace in rain and quiet exploration.

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 42.8%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Relaxing 11.2%, Casual 7.2%, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric, and casual adventure that captures a sense of wonder through simple exploration.

Aery is a peaceful exploration game from the perspective of a little bird who decided to discover the world. Calm down from the hassle of your daily life, experience the feeling of flying, and immerse yourself into beautiful and atmospheric landscapes.

Why similar: Experimental 25.4%, Narrative 22.1% ★, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Relaxing 7.8%, Casual 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, flight-based simulation that focuses on the joy of movement and exploring beautiful environments.

Vignettes is a unique exploration game without text or characters, where objects shapeshift as you spin them around to wander through a kaleidoscope of different moods and settings.

Why similar: Experimental 46.2%, Relaxing 13.8%, Colorful 8.5%, Casual 8.2%, Indie 7%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental and colorful puzzle game that focuses on simple, relaxing interactions and visual transformation.

Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.

Why similar: Relaxing 44.8%, Story Rich 15.8%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Casual 9.5%, Colorful 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A meditative and cozy experience that tells a story through the simple act of organizing items in a new space.

The Old Tree is a short free-to-play cinematic puzzle game about a newborn alien baby. Witness this microscopic entity's first moments of life and help it emerge from its underground lair and ascend towards an unknown destination.

Why similar: Adventure 25%, Casual 23.6%, Indie 22.5%, Atmospheric 21.2%, Singleplayer 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, experimental, and free-to-play point-and-click adventure that feels like a quiet, artistic storybook.

Titan Chaser is a surreal driving and walking experience, meant to evoke a feeling of being lost and discovering something mystical at your own pace instead of structured gameplay mechanics. Your job here is to scout giant creatures and scare them away without fighting or killing.

Why similar: Experimental 23.4%, Music 18%, Walking Simulator 16.2%, Driving 15.4%, Relaxing 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and relaxing driving-based walking simulator that focuses on mystery and atmosphere.

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.7%, Casual 12.8%, Exploration 10.8%, Colorful 9.5%, Adventure 9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, casual exploration game that emphasizes a peaceful, atmospheric journey through a stylized world.

Unable to sleep, you navigate a quiet condo complex. There's no rush - just you, the building, its inhabitants, and the stories they hold.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.4%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Exploration 11.8%, Relaxing 9.9%, Adventure 7%

In “My Paper Boat”, the player takes over control of an eponymous paper boat and steers it through various waters. In the course of this, some challenges are waiting. It is a small game, ideal for the meantime – and thus, My Paper Boat it is a lot of fun.

Why similar: Relaxing 25.2%, Atmospheric 16.9%, Colorful 13.5%, Exploration 11.5%, Multiplayer 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, water-based experience that shares the simple, gentle premise of navigating a small vessel through a river.

A short story point-and-click visual novel about the afterlife.

Why similar: Visual Novel 52.8%, Adventure 21.4%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Singleplayer 10.8%

Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, and hope. Interacting with the world around you, you'll shape the landscape to create the old man's path forward. Experience heartache and hope as you embark on a heartfelt journey through a sunkissed world.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.7%, Story Rich 18.1%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Colorful 11.7%, Exploration 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven, beautiful game about travel and reflection that resonates with the themes of The Flood.

The Honours Project is an autobiographical walking simulator. Enjoy a narrative experience, adventuring through dream-like levels, solving an occasional puzzle and listening to the dark and sometimes comical dialogue that acts as a commentary about being a student and game development.

Why similar: Narrative 41.6% ★, Walking Simulator 24.7%, Story Rich 10.9%, Atmospheric 5.6%, Casual 5%

Floodcore is a puzzle adventure game in which you explore an ancient civilization in a flooded world, and discover a mysterious power to overcome the temple's challenges.

Why similar: Relaxing 28%, Atmospheric 18.4%, Exploration 14.7%, Colorful 12.5%, Adventure 9.1%

Control a pond's ecosystem; experiment with what you can do and see what happens. Among Ripples is a meditative ecosystem management simulator; you add different creatures to the pond and see how they interact.

Why similar: Experimental 42.9%, Relaxing 21.3%, Atmospheric 11%, Casual 9.7%, Indie 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, nature-themed simulation that encourages a slow, contemplative pace.

Gods decide to bring the flood of water upon the earth. Salvage what you think is valuable and bring it back to base. It's a psychological test of the apocalypse, also an interactive experiment about trade-offs.

Why similar: Experimental 57.4%, Walking Simulator 15.3%, Visual Novel 9.8%, Exploration 8.1%, Casual 5%

Watch the bottles quietly flowing down the river, listen to the pleasant sound of running water, throw small stones into the water, and discover the small animals living by the river... I believe you will definitely gain a wonderful mood.

Why similar: Relaxing 58%, Casual 20.6%, 3D 11.7%, Atmospheric 6%, Indie 2%

Experience the majestic Jungfrau summit in this short walking simulator.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.3%, Relaxing 11.9%, Exploration 11.7%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Casual 9.9%

Chionophile is a very short experience about the mood of winter in the woods.

Why similar: Experimental 52.7%, Walking Simulator 21.9%, Exploration 7.3%, Atmospheric 5.8%, Relaxing 5.4%

Clean up ocean waste in this short & relaxing game! Recycle, earn coins and upgrade your boat. Explore new areas. Clean bigger spills and different kinds of waste!

Why similar: Relaxing 46.1%, Colorful 16.2%, Casual 15%, Indie 10.5%, Adventure 6.8%

A short, cozy experience where you enjoy cleaning a lively nature park.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 42.8%, Casual 14.9%, Exploration 12.2%, Colorful 10.4%, Relaxing 9.2%

Sono is a 2D exploration game where players effortlessly glide through an abstract microcosm collecting lost fragments of sound.

Why similar: Relaxing 26.7%, Casual 17%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Adventure 13.1%, Indie 12.7%

Immerse yourself in a relaxing, minimalist and colorful adventure. Flow with Naiad across a mysterious river and interact with its fauna and flora to discover little secrets. Enjoy a wholesome experience with an original and dreamy visual style.

Why similar: Relaxing 22.1%, Exploration 17.4%, Atmospheric 17.3%, Colorful 16.6%, Adventure 11.7%

Explore Dodd's local museum in this short and sweet, casual and relaxing side-scroller adventure! Visit various exhibits within the museum's four wings and talk to various characters along the way!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 36.2%, Relaxing 25.1%, Casual 13.8%, Exploration 11%, Atmospheric 9%

Climb to the top to learn The Master's teachings. Extremely short game.

Why similar: Experimental 37.3%, Walking Simulator 23.8%, Relaxing 11.5%, Casual 10.3%, Indie 8.8%

Crank the tunes, and hit the open road in Easy Breezy Drive! This relaxing driving experience lets you cruise endless roads behind the wheel of vehicle of your choice. No objectives, no pressure, just you, your tunes, the endless roads, and enough scenery to make your eyeballs happy.

Why similar: Music 26.1%, Driving 22.6%, Walking Simulator 20.5%, Relaxing 12.2%, Exploration 8.2%

Marie's Room is a short story exploration game about an unconventional friendship between two classmates. You play as Kelsey, remembering Marie's room as it was twenty years ago. But something’s off. What happened to Marie?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 34.2%, Story Rich 21.7%, Atmospheric 14.8%, Exploration 8.8%, Indie 6.3%

my brother lives in a canyon is a short adventure game about two brothers reminiscing over short-wave radios.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 35.3%, Relaxing 12.2%, Adventure 11.6%, Exploration 10.4%, Atmospheric 9.9%

"From Head to Toe" is a short interactive story about winter, existential guilt and your ex-classmates.

Why similar: Experimental 34.2%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Casual 9.5%, Adventure 8.4%

A contemplative experience where you’ll wander through the dreams, memories and fantasies emerging from a dialogue between a grandfather and his grandchild.

Why similar: Experimental 34%, Walking Simulator 17.3%, Soundtrack 13.3% ★, Relaxing 10.4%, Story Rich 7.8%

A game in which you explore surreal and beautiful forests.

Why similar: Relaxing 21.3%, Walking Simulator 19.5%, Atmospheric 18%, Exploration 11.6%, Adventure 9.3%

Sphaera is a game about relaxation and exploration in a huge grass field filled with animals.

Why similar: Music 23%, Walking Simulator 17.3%, Relaxing 9.8%, Casual 8.7%, Adventure 7.6%

Discover the peaceful beauty of Chromatic Isle, a 30-minute getaway where music and puzzles unite in the four seasons. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to puzzles, this harmonious journey awaits. Unveil the secrets of each season in Chromatic Isle.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 47.1%, Casual 11.3%, Colorful 10.5%, 3D 9.9%, Atmospheric 7.9%

A "Blind" simulator that lets you experience a new perspective and immersive sensory journey. Step into a world of darkness using your guide cane.

Why similar: Experimental 37%, Walking Simulator 25.3%, Story Rich 11%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Exploration 7.1%

A meditative experience that invites players to explore the serene beauty of a living, breathing cemetery as it changes with the seasons.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.8%, Relaxing 16.1%, Exploration 10.7%, Story Rich 10.6%, Colorful 7.9%

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.6%, Relaxing 20.6%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Exploration 11.3%, Colorful 9.9%

Explore the strange world within the screen in this ambient exploration experience featuring the music of Red Vox.

Why similar: Music 45.2%, Walking Simulator 24.3%, Relaxing 8.4%, Atmospheric 7.5%, Casual 5.4%

Unwind while you play at your own pace exploring vibrant microcosms, in your search for hand-placed hidden objects, set to a chill lofi soundtrack.

Why similar: Relaxing 34.4%, Exploration 18.1%, Colorful 12.4%, 3D 9.3%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Embark on a heartwarming journey as a home cleaning specialist.

Why similar: Narrative 47% ★, Relaxing 15%, Visual Novel 11%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Colorful 4.7%

The Way of Life makes the player relive the same life's experiences from the point of view of three characters of different ages: an adult, an old man and a child.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 51.7%, Multiplayer 11.9%, Atmospheric 9%, Indie 8.4%, Story Rich 7.6%