Games Like The Gunk

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 25.8%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Third Person 12.5%, Colorful 8.3%, Relaxing 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It shares a similar upbeat, third-person traversal feel and a colorful, stylized world that encourages exploration.

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.6%, Family Friendly 17%, Relaxing 16.1%, Exploration 12.7%, Atmospheric 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a relaxing, combat-free exploration experience focused on uncovering the history of a flooded, overgrown world.

Let your empathy guide you as you play an exciting action-adventure, creature-saver game. Understand and tame the creatures of Ava and let them lead you through a variety of ecosystems – all in the hopes of saving the planet from a life-consuming infection.

Why similar: Space 20.8%, Sci-fi 15.5%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Exploration 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Like The Gunk, this game centers on healing a corrupted environment and interacting with unique alien wildlife.

In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 35.9%, Sci-fi 27%, Atmospheric 21.9%, Adventure 9.4%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, atmospheric puzzle-adventure that emphasizes a bond between characters while exploring a stunning alien planet.

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 26.2%, Family Friendly 17.1%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Third Person 15.1%, Atmospheric 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the joy of 3D platforming and exploration in a unique, vibrant world with a focus on collecting and interacting with small creatures.

From the creators of the award-winning Hyper Light Drifter comes the high-speed and gravity-bending world of Solar Ash.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 23.2%, Action-Adventure 15%, Third Person 11.1%, Space 10.9%, Sci-fi 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title features fluid, high-speed movement through a surreal, sci-fi landscape that mirrors the sense of scale found in The Gunk.

Explore the corners of a surrealistic post-human world to give life on Earth a second chance in this touching story about sacrifice and hope.

Why similar: Third Person 24.6%, Exploration 22.4%, Adventure 18.9%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Atmospheric 15.8%

Why You'll Like It: You play as a spirit tasked with restoring life to a desolate, polluted world, mirroring the core cleaning mechanics of The Gunk.

Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.

Why similar: Exploration 28.2%, Colorful 21.4%, Family Friendly 18.1%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Adventure 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a relaxing, exploration-heavy experience centered on managing and cleaning up a vibrant alien 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 21.5%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Sci-fi 14.6%, Relaxing 12.8%, Atmospheric 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game prioritizes the pure joy of exploration and traversal in a visually striking, open-world environment.

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

Why similar: 3D Platformer 22.4%, Third Person 17.1%, Relaxing 15.8%, Exploration 11.7%, Atmospheric 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A peaceful 3D platformer that focuses on traversing ancient, atmospheric landscapes and solving light puzzles.

Blast your way through an interdimensional adventure with Ratchet and Clank – now on PC! Help them take on an evil emperor from another reality as you jump between action-packed worlds and beyond at hyper-speed!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.8%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Family Friendly 14%, Third Person 13.6%, Sci-fi 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality 3D platformer with a strong sci-fi aesthetic and satisfying third-person action mechanics.

"WELCOME TO THE PIONEER PROGRAM! As the newest recruit of Kindred Aerospace - The 4th best interstellar space exploration company - Your job is to determine if the planet ARY-26 planet is fit for humans. You may be short on equipment and experience, but you'll figure it out. Good luck!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 27.6%, Action-Adventure 19.4%, Exploration 14.8%, Metroidvania 11.6%, Colorful 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, humorous sci-fi exploration game that tasks you with cataloging alien flora and fauna.

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 22.9%, Female Protagonist 21.7%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, Exploration 12.1%, Nature 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: The gameplay revolves around cleaning up an island and protecting nature, capturing the same environmentalist spirit as The Gunk.

The Moon has gone dark, cutting off Earth’s last source of energy. As a lone astronaut, you’ll explore abandoned lunar bases, solve intricate puzzles, and navigate stunning zero-gravity environments. Operate advanced vehicles, uncover hidden truths, and survive in this gripping sci-fi thriller.

Why similar: Space 35.8%, Sci-fi 19.8%, Adventure 12%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Exploration 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven sci-fi adventure that focuses on exploration and solving puzzles in a desolate space environment.

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 22.3%, 3D Platformer 18.6%, Exploration 17.3%, Family Friendly 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a short, relaxing, and highly atmospheric exploration experience that feels very similar in tone to the quieter moments of The Gunk.

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 21.9%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, Third Person 12.5%, Exploration 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of action-adventure gameplay and environmental restoration, with a charming, stylized visual aesthetic.

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 27.7%, Family Friendly 20.6%, Relaxing 19.9%, Atmospheric 15.9%, Adventure 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-adventure game with a whimsical, atmospheric art style that focuses on helping others in a mysterious world.

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 34.4%, Third Person 21.8%, Exploration 15.1%, Colorful 14.9%, Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tropical, open-world adventure that emphasizes freedom of movement and exploration in a lush, vibrant setting.

SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.2%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Adventure 10.7%, Exploration 8%, Family Friendly 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A polished exploration-based platformer that rewards curiosity and discovery within a unique sci-fi setting.

Deliver Us Mars is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure taking you on a suspense-fuelled, high-stakes mission to recover the ARK colony ships stolen by the mysterious Outward.

Why similar: Space 19.9%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Sci-fi 15.3%, Third Person 13.2%, Action-Adventure 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A direct follow-up to Deliver Us The Moon that continues the sci-fi exploration theme with a strong female protagonist.

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: Relaxing 25.8%, Adventure 22.4%, Exploration 19.2%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Third Person 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person adventure focused on atmospheric exploration and environmental storytelling without dialogue.

Two lovers gave up everything and escaped to a lost planet to be together. Glide through a mysterious landscape, explore a fragmented world and fight against what’s trying to tear them apart in this RPG adventure about love, rebellion, and freedom.

Why similar: Sci-fi 22.4%, Action-Adventure 21.8%, Third Person 21.2%, Exploration 13.9%, Atmospheric 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: This sci-fi adventure focuses on a duo exploring a mysterious planet, emphasizing character chemistry and environmental discovery.

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: Family Friendly 20.7%, Third Person 20.6%, Exploration 15%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Colorful 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines world-building and cleaning mechanics to restore a dying land, aligning perfectly with the themes of The Gunk.

Pumpkin Jack is a Spooky Scary 3D platformer in which you embody Jack, the Mythical Pumpkin Lord! Dive into an Epic Adventure through otherworldly landscapes and help the Evil annihilate the Good!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 39.3%, Colorful 14.1%, Third Person 12.1%, Adventure 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful 3D platformer that focuses on fun, accessible movement and combat in a stylized, atmospheric world.

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: Atmospheric 26.4%, Action-Adventure 22.5%, Exploration 20.4%, Adventure 10.7%, Nature 9%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric journey across a dried-out seabed that emphasizes maintaining your vehicle and exploring a post-apocalyptic world.

Forge the legend of Baba Yaga, a girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from her home. Live out the origins of the Slavic myth in this one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 26.9%, Female Protagonist 23.8%, Atmospheric 16.4%, Exploration 14.6%, Colorful 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich adventure that features atmospheric exploration and a unique, folklore-inspired world.

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: Relaxing 27.2%, Exploration 22.2%, Family Friendly 14.5%, Third Person 13.1%, Atmospheric 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing open-world game where you clear away a mysterious 'murk' to restore the beauty of the land.

Rethink human’s dominion in The Invincible: a story-driven adventure set in a hard sci-fi world by Stanisław Lem. Discover planet Regis III as scientist Yasna, use atompunk tools looking for a missing crew and face unforeseen threats. Make choices in a philosophical story that’s driven by science.

Why similar: Space 31.1%, Sci-fi 27%, Female Protagonist 26.2%, Adventure 9.2%, Story Rich 5.1%

Your spaceship crashed on an alien planet. Explore, salvage, craft, trade, manage and upgrade your way back home!

Why similar: Space 16.8%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Family Friendly 14.3%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Relaxing 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, exploration-focused game about gathering resources and restoring a planet after a crash landing.

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 30.1%, Atmospheric 20.4%, Exploration 16.2%, Family Friendly 9.1%, Colorful 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: An underwater exploration game that prioritizes atmosphere and the beauty of nature over complex combat.

Scars Above is a challenging sci-fi third-person action adventure shooter combining the rewarding feel of overcoming difficulty with a compelling and intricate story, set in a mysterious alien world to explore.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.6%, Sci-fi 19.5%, Space 13%, Third Person 12.5%, Action-Adventure 12.3%

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 29.1%, Female Protagonist 25.2%, Exploration 19.6%, Colorful 10.7%, Nature 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing island-hopping adventure that focuses on exploration, farming, and caring for the environment.

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: Relaxing 26.3%, Sci-fi 22.7%, Colorful 15.7%, Exploration 13.9%, Atmospheric 12.6%

Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25%, 3D Platformer 17.6%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Adventure 7.8%

Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action-adventure game set in ancient India. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion of the human realm. Her destiny? To rescue her younger brother and face the demon lord Mahabalasura.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 17.9%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Relaxing 13%, Family Friendly 12.7%, Action-Adventure 12.3%

SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.

Why similar: Metroidvania 63.2%, Adventure 11.5%, Exploration 11.2%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Action 1.9%

Join Renata as she adventures across a world of mystical ruins with the titular FROGUN! Frogun is an old-school platformer with the soul of the PS1/N64 era, in which your frog-shaped grappling hook is a your best friend!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.4%, Female Protagonist 22.4%, Third Person 17%, Family Friendly 12%, Colorful 8.7%

Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.3%, Space 18.5%, Sci-fi 14.6%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Exploration 8.5%

🌿 The Last Shores is a chill solar-punk adventure. Clean, explore, and uncover the secrets of a forgotten island while restoring its lost harmony. 🏝️✨

Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.5%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Third Person 16%, Relaxing 12.5%, Exploration 11.3%

Morphite is a casual atmospheric FPS, inspired by the classics. Research plants and animals, battle hostile entities, and unravel a mystery surrounding a rare material called Morphite.

Why similar: Space 43%, Female Protagonist 29.1%, Adventure 22.8%, Action 5.1%

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: Family Friendly 20.2%, Third Person 16.1%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Exploration 13.4%, Atmospheric 12.4%

Embark on a deadly solo mission to uncover Vandermire’s secrets. Absorb alien morphs to evolve beyond human limits. Guided by your AI suit, explore alien biomes, master unique abilities, and fight to survive in a stunning action adventure. The universe is at stake.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.8%, Sci-fi 16.1%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Third Person 9.5%

From creator Keiji Inafune and the makers of Metroid Prime comes the ReCore: Definitive Edition, an action-adventure crafted for a new generation. As one of the last humans, forge friendships with robotic companions and lead them on an epic adventure through a dynamic world.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.9%, 3D Platformer 26.8%, Metroidvania 15.4%, Third Person 14.5%, Adventure 10.8%

Embark on a gripping journey in INDUSTRIA, an atmospheric FPS set in Cold War-era East Berlin. Unravel the secrets of a mysterious parallel dimension while searching for a missing colleague. Explore a haunting reality where the truth awaits. Discover the dark past that lies beyond.

Why similar: Sci-fi 32.5%, Female Protagonist 28.6%, Atmospheric 19.3%, Adventure 8.2%, Story Rich 6.9%

Reach your potential in a fast and fluid 3D action-platformer set in a beautiful and hopeful Solarpunk world. Take on challenging bosses, upgrade your systems, and show humanity the promise of AI.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 25.5%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Third Person 12.2%, Colorful 8.9%

Figment 2: Creed Valley is an action-adventure game set in the human mind. Face bosses in musical showdowns, make your way through puzzles, and explore unique environments.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Action-Adventure 22.7%, Exploration 19.6%, Atmospheric 15.4%, Adventure 6.3%

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: Third Person 15.8%, Family Friendly 15.4%, Relaxing 15.3%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Atmospheric 12.1%

Hell Pie is an obscene 3D platformer that takes bad taste to the next level! Hell Pie sees you grab the horns of Nate, the ‘Demon of Bad Taste’. He is given the honorable task of gathering the disgusting ingredients for Satan’s infamous birthday pie!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 35.3%, Third Person 25.5%, Family Friendly 15.9%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Adventure 5.9%

Wish-granting Mermaid’s Tears in the hands of SpongeBob and Patrick… What could go wrong? Sure, the very fabric holding the universe together could come undone, opening portals into wild Wishworlds. But that’s nothing our favorite sponge can’t handle- with the right cosmic costume!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 37.6%, Family Friendly 26.1%, Third Person 11.7%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Colorful 7.6%

Submerged is a third-person combat-free game in which you explore a mysterious flooded city and discover the beauty of desolation in vast outdoor environments. You take on the role of Miku, a young girl who has brought her wounded brother to the city in their small fishing boat.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 17%, Family Friendly 15.5%, Third Person 14.3%, Relaxing 14%, Exploration 11.9%

Seed of Life is an epic adventure game about the persistence of life. You're Cora, the last known survivor of Lumia, a dying planet. Your only hope to save your homeworld is to activate the Seed of Life and rekindle the sun once again. Will you be the light that conquers the darkness?

Why similar: 3D Platformer 19.4%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Sci-fi 13%, Third Person 12.7%, Action-Adventure 11.7%

Their Flesh is Your Armor. Mortal Shell is a deep action-RPG that tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world. Survival demands superior awareness, precision, and instincts. Possess lost warriors, track down hidden sanctums of the devout, and face formidable foes.

Why similar: Third Person 47.9%, Atmospheric 28.7%, Adventure 11.6%, Action 6.8%, Singleplayer 5%

The wolves are watching! Venture through a captivating but brutal dystopia where our young adventurer Ravengirl will travel through this huge city’s brightest highs and delve to its darkest depths on her perilous journey of discovery and finding her destiny where hope seems in short supply.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 28.7%, Atmospheric 25.2%, Exploration 21.1%, Adventure 11.5%, Story Rich 9%

Jump, burrow, and tail swipe your way to victory in this love letter to classic 3D platformers!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 31.4%, Action-Adventure 19.2%, Family Friendly 17.8%, Third Person 15.4%, Colorful 7.5%

ULTROS is a psychedelic metroidvania where you wake up stranded on The Sarcophagus — a cosmic uterus holding an ancient, demonic being. Trapped in the loop of a black hole, you will have to explore The Sarcophagus and meet its inhabitants to understand the part you play...

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Sci-fi 18.7%, Exploration 10.9%, Colorful 9.8%

A fantasy world like no other! Help Runa uncover the mysteries buried deep in the ruins of the ancient Chaikuru civilization, in a classic and epic 3D adventure platformer.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.6%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Family Friendly 13.5%, Exploration 11.1%, Action-Adventure 11.1%

Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

Why similar: Metroidvania 62.3%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Adventure 9.3%, Exploration 8.1%, Female Protagonist 5.6%

Scorn is an atmospheric first-person horror adventure game set in a nightmarish universe of odd forms and somber tapestry.

Why similar: Atmospheric 46.3%, Sci-fi 36.7%, Adventure 12.6%, Singleplayer 2.7%, Action 1.8%

As greed and power divide the tribes of their home planet, Lana and her little companion, Mui, must stand together against the forces reshaping their world – struggling not just for survival, but for the soul of their home.

Why similar: Sci-fi 24.5%, Female Protagonist 24.5%, Relaxing 19.3%, Atmospheric 15.8%, Adventure 8.2%