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  1. #1 Eastshade
    97% 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: Nature 20.1%, Open World 17.8%, Crafting 16.4%, Relaxing 10.8%, Exploration 10%

  2. #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: Nature 18.8%, Relaxing 16.2%, Open World 15.7%, Exploration 15.3%, Cute 10.5%

  3. #3 Smushi Come Home
    95% 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: Nature 24.4%, Open World 19.7%, Relaxing 11.4%, Exploration 10.2%, Cute 10%

  4. #4 Morels: The Hunt
    96% matchVery Positive86% of 275 reviews2019
    Dev: Abrams Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Morels is a simulation game about mushroom hunting and wildlife photography. Explore a diverse range of regions spanning across the United States. Increase your hunter and photographer levels by collecting a variety of mushrooms, photographing animals, and completing weekly tasks.

    Why similar: Hunting 25.1%, Nature 16.2%, Walking Simulator 14.3%, Relaxing 8.8%, Open World 8.7%

  5. #5 Mail Time
    94% matchVery Positive85% of 1,607 reviews2023
    Dev: Kela van der DeijlPub: indie.io
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    It's Mail Time! As a newly trained Mail Scout, put on your pack, grab those letters, and deliver them across Grumblewood Grove! The forest animals eagerly await the sight of your mushroom hat in this cozy, cottagecore light-platformer adventure!

    Why similar: Open World 19.2%, Nonlinear 18.8%, Relaxing 12.9%, Exploration 12.6%, Cute 9.8%

  6. #6 Paradise Marsh
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 530 reviews2022
    Dev: LazyEti
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Stars vanished from the sky and scattered across a perfect endless wetland... Catch bugs and chat with many characters while playfully wandering through peaceful scenery. But don't lose sight of the night sky, the constellations need help!

    Why similar: Nature 20%, Walking Simulator 16%, Open World 11.9%, Relaxing 11.3%, Exploration 9.8%

  7. #7 Petit Island
    93% 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: Nature 23%, Open World 15.8%, Relaxing 11.6%, Exploration 11.2%, Cute 8.6%

  8. #8 Pine
    92% 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 29.1%, Action-Adventure 14%, Nature 13.9%, Exploration 8.4%, Adventure 6.9%

  9. #9 Project Shoreline
    91% 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: Nature 25.7%, Relaxing 13.6%, Exploration 12.6%, Cute 10%, Atmospheric 9.8%

  10. #10 Cozy Caravan
    90% matchVery Positive93% of 1,169 reviews2026
    Dev: 5 Lives Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Grab your backpack and climb on in, it’s time to hit the road! Head out on a gentle journey in your reliable old caravan, crafting hearty meals, running market stalls and sharing goodies with local townsfolk. Spread kindness, share, and help prepare for the annual Whizz Bang Fair!

    Why similar: Crafting 27.3%, Open World 25.9%, Exploration 15.8%, Cute 12.3%, Stylized 7.1%

  11. #11 Eidolon
    91% matchMixed61% of 437 reviews2014
    Dev: Kevin MaxonPub: Ice Water Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 24 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 33%

    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 26.3%, Open World 25.2%, Exploration 15.3%, Nature 14%, Atmospheric 7.9%

  12. #12 Way of the Hunter
    89% matchVery Positive80% of 10,896 reviews2022
    Dev: Nine Rocks GamesPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Become the new owner of a hunting lodge nestled among gorgeous habitats and rich animal populations. Explore vast open world environments and hunt with a premium selection of firearms. Enjoy the perfect hunt on your own or with friends in co-op.

    Why similar: Hunting 37.6%, Nature 13.5%, FPS 11.3%, Open World 9.3%, Exploration 7.8%

  13. #13 Cloudy Valley
    89% 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: Nature 21%, Open World 16.3%, Walking Simulator 14.2%, Exploration 12.8%, Relaxing 12.3%

  14. #14 Little Wings Deliveries
    87% matchVery Positive92% of 78 reviews2025
    Dev: SkyBravePub: TENSTACK
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 22.2%, Open World 17.3%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Relaxing 12.6%, Exploration 11.5%

  15. #15 Alpaca Stacka
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,970 reviews2021
    Dev: Sebastian BaracaldoPub: Spookulele Games
    Windows · Mac

    A 3D adventure platformer where you play as a kind alpaca dedicated to helping their animal friends.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.6%, Open World 17.5%, Nature 13.3%, Exploration 12.2%, Relaxing 10.9%

  16. #16 The First Tree
    88% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,774 reviews2017
    Dev: David Wehle
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    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 22.8%, Nature 14.4%, Open World 13.9%, Atmospheric 13%, Exploration 11.2%

  17. #17 Gaucho and the Grassland
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 510 reviews2025
    Dev: Epopeia Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    LIVE like a LATIN COWBOY as you EXPLORE, HELP others, and bring HARMONY between HUMANS and MYSTICAL BEINGS in a RELAXING COZY ADVENTURE.

    Why similar: Nature 28.7%, Crafting 24%, Relaxing 15.4%, Exploration 10.2%, Colorful 7.8%

  18. #18 Among Trees
    86% matchMixed68% of 2,216 reviews2021
    Dev: FJRD Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Escape to an enchanting, living sandbox surrounded by wildlife and nature. Scavenge materials and craft tools to turn your small cabin into a warm, well-supplied home. Survive by fishing, cooking and growing your own food. Be careful though, the forest is as dangerous as it is wonderful.

    Why similar: Open World 20.9%, Crafting 18.4%, Relaxing 13.3%, Exploration 12.9%, Atmospheric 10.1%

  19. #19 Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
    85% 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 30.9%, Crafting 21.1%, Exploration 13.5%, Relaxing 13.5%, Cute 7.2%

  20. #20 Wilderless
    84% matchVery Positive80% of 92 reviews2023
    Dev: Protopop
    Windows · Mac

    Wilderless is a walking/hiking/photography simulator set in a fantasy wilderness. Players can explore a beautiful, procedurally generated natural open world. Tons of options allow you to configure many aspects of the world, and you can choose your initial world seed to generate different worlds.

    Why similar: Nature 20.7%, Open World 20.5%, Walking Simulator 20.4%, Relaxing 12.3%, Exploration 11.1%

  21. #21 Pathless Woods
    82% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,093 reviews2024
    Dev: AniYa Games Studio
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Embark on a cozy open-world survival journey inspired by ancient China's heritage. Gather resources, cultivate crops, build your dream home, and defend it from marauders. Team up with friends to explore and uncover a world where adventure meets serenity.

    Why similar: Crafting 28.9%, Open World 28.8%, Exploration 11.7%, Cute 9.4%, Simulation 7.4%

  22. #22 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
    81% 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: Nature 30.4%, Open World 19.4%, Exploration 11.6%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Funny 8.2%

  23. #23 shutterbuds
    82% matchMixed40% of 173 reviews2025
    Dev: Drunkey Monkey GamesPub: Champlain College
    Windows

    Explore a National Park with up to 3 of your photojournalist friends. Take jobs from top magazine brands, then hit the trail in search of interesting landmarks and goofy creatures to photograph. Use your pay to buy useful items and cosmetics. You’ll be sure to make the front page in a flash!

    Why similar: Nature 21.7%, Walking Simulator 18.6%, Open World 16.8%, Exploration 11.1%, Funny 9%

  24. #24 Tall Trails
    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive100% of 589 reviews2025
    Dev: Brady Soglin
    Windows

    A chill exploration game where EVERYTHING goes in the boot! You're Alp, a lil' golem on a quest to find his purpose. Run, climb, and use items as fuel in your Rocket Boot to blast yourself into the air!

    Why similar: Nature 21.1%, Relaxing 17.5%, Exploration 16%, Cute 13%, Funny 9.7%

  25. #25 Future Unfolding
    83% matchVery Positive84% of 100 reviews2017
    Dev: Spaces of Play UG
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Future Unfolding is an action adventure that is all about exploration. Your goal is to unfold the mysteries and solve the puzzles hidden in the beautiful landscapes around you.

    Why similar: Nature 23.8%, Exploration 16.3%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Relaxing 10.8%, Adventure 9.7%

  26. #26 Out and About
    78% matchVery Positive93% of 325 reviews2025
    Dev: Yaldi Games
    Windows

    A cozy foraging adventure about the magic of real-life plants! Identify and gather wild plants and fungi, cook tasty recipes, master herbal remedies, and rebuild your community after a devastating storm.

    Why similar: Nature 24.8%, Crafting 19.4%, Open World 16.4%, Exploration 11.6%, Relaxing 10.9%

  27. #27 Submerged: Hidden Depths
    79% 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: Walking Simulator 21.3%, Nature 19.6%, Open World 18%, Relaxing 12.6%, Exploration 12.1%

  28. #28 Totemlands
    80% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2021
    Dev: Hobofeller
    Windows

    Totemlands is a relaxing crafting, building game where you raise totem poles, hunt spirits, decorate and explore the lands.

    Why similar: Open World 23.5%, Crafting 23.4%, Exploration 14.4%, Relaxing 14.1%, Cute 11.6%

  29. #29 Exoplanet: First Contact
    81% matchMostly Positive75% of 328 reviews2016
    Dev: AlersteamPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 32%

    Build your path in this alien world. Do a dirty job for food or become the one who makes calls. Sometimes the right word makes a bigger impact than a big gun. Explore local culture and mysteries, and discover the harsh yet beautiful nature in this handcrafted singleplayer action RPG.

    Why similar: Open World 26.9%, Nonlinear 21.3%, Choices Matter 16.4%, Crafting 13.8%, Exploration 13.7%

  30. #30 LOST EMBER
    78% matchVery Positive88% of 5,159 reviews2019
    Dev: Mooneye Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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: Nature 25.5%, Walking Simulator 19.8%, Relaxing 13.1%, Exploration 12%, Atmospheric 10.4%

  31. #31 Project Hunt
    77% matchVery Positive84% of 116 reviews2024
    Dev: Mind Marvels
    Windows

    A casual-friendly hunting game that focuses on fun, punchy shooting rather than hardcore simulation. Track animals, line up the perfect shot, and inspect every hit on detailed animal models.

    Why similar: Hunting 38.4%, Nature 18%, FPS 12.3%, Open World 8.6%, Exploration 8.3%

  32. #32 Alchemist: The Potion Monger
    76% matchVery Positive86% of 104 reviews2024
    Dev: Art Games Studio S.A.
    Windows

    First-person Alchemist Simulator with RPG elements. Explore the world, gather ingredients, and sell or use potions you craft to help others and fend off enemies. Adopt pets to help you with your alchemy knowledge (and to pet them). Decorate your home however you like and brew your destiny!

    Why similar: Crafting 22.3%, Open World 21.1%, Relaxing 14.4%, Exploration 12.6%, Cute 9.6%

  33. #33 QT
    77% matchVery Positive95% of 261 reviews2020
    Dev: Happy SnakePub: Happy Snake Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    QT IS A 3 PART GAME ABOUT HANGING OUT IN CUTE PLACES AND FINDING YOUR FAVOURITE FRIENDS · ◡ ·

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.2%, Nature 20.2%, Relaxing 11.7%, Cute 10.3%, Adventure 9.2%

  34. #34 Haven Park
    75% matchVery Positive95% of 1,071 reviews2021
    Dev: Bubblebird Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Be Flint, who is doing his best to keep his grandma's park up and running and make it a place for the campers to enjoy. Learn the camper's wishes and build whatever their hearts desire to attract even more quirky characters and look forward to whimsical conversations and quests.

    Why similar: Nature 26.4%, Open World 18%, Exploration 12.2%, Relaxing 12.1%, Cute 9.4%

  35. #35 Loddlenaut
    73% 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 24.9%, Relaxing 17%, Crafting 15%, Cute 11.4%, Exploration 11%

  36. #36 Chroma Zero
    73% matchVery Positive96% of 313 reviews2024
    Dev: ekorzPub: ZeroXP
    Windows

    Explore a unique and connected world. Understand its fragile balance, uncover its deepest questions, and find more than just the answers.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.5%, Open World 17.1%, Exploration 11.3%, First-Person 10.9%, Nonlinear 10.7%

  37. #37 Meadow - A Shelter Game
    76% matchVery Positive89% of 5,932 reviews2016
    Dev: Might and Delight
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Explore the vast and open landscape as a wild animal. Meadow is an online fable experience that lets old and new fans of the Shelter game series come together and explore a peculiar and wondrous world together.

    Why similar: Open World 20.6%, Cute 18.2%, Nature 12.9%, Relaxing 12.3%, Walking Simulator 10.6%

  38. #38 Clean the Sea!
    74% matchMostly Positive79% of 92 reviews2024
    Dev: Backpack Games
    Windows · Mac

    Make the planet beautiful!

    Why similar: Nature 37.5%, Exploration 17.3%, Open World 16.5%, Relaxing 12.3%, Cute 9.3%

  39. #39 Letters to Arralla
    71% matchVery Positive98% of 102 reviews2025
    Dev: Little Pink Clouds
    Windows

    Play as a turnip with a big juicy bum delivering mail to a cast of colourful characters on an Australian island. Get the mail where it needs to go by reading residents’ letters, solving puzzles, and exploring the island’s sun-soaked beaches.

    Why similar: Nature 20.2%, Walking Simulator 16.4%, Open World 15.8%, Exploration 9.6%, Relaxing 7.4%

  40. #40 The Companion
    75% matchMostly Positive74% of 118 reviews2021
    Dev: David FazzioPub: Studio 46
    Windows

    A cinematic gaming experience. Play as an animal in the spiritual realm. Explore a magical world. Collect Essence and find Artifacts. Journey across seven majestic landscapes and witness the emotional story of a family as they tackle the challenges ahead of them.

    Why similar: Open World 20.5%, Walking Simulator 19.9%, Exploration 11.8%, Relaxing 11.3%, Cute 8.7%

  41. #41 The Search For Fran
    74% matchVery Positive86% of 189 reviews2021
    Dev: Archor WrightPub: Archor Games
    Windows

    " The Search for Fran " Welcome to the City Park. You are here to search for Fran. While searching, You can also talk with people and go on Quests , Collect Glorbs , Throw a Ball , Drive a Car , Fly a Ship , Fix Traffic Jams, Try a "Challenge" and much more !

    Why similar: Open World 27.2%, Walking Simulator 23.8%, Exploration 15.1%, Relaxing 11%, Action-Adventure 11%

  42. #42 Tchia
    71% matchVery Positive88% of 820 reviews2024
    Dev: AwacebPub: Kepler Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    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 34.6%, Exploration 17.7%, Cute 10.5%, Funny 10.3%, Colorful 10%

  43. #43 Infinity Nikki
    71% matchMixed55% of 9,566 reviews2025
    Dev: Infold Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 65.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Embark on a cozy open-world adventure filled with vast landscape, mystical puzzles and unexpected platforming challenges. Dress up not just for style, but to unravel hidden mysteries, interact with a vibrant environment, and experience the freedom to explore at your own pace.

    Why similar: Open World 27.1%, Crafting 21.9%, Relaxing 20.8%, Cute 13.2%, Exploration 10.3%

  44. #44 Sunlight
    73% matchMostly Positive75% of 446 reviews2021
    Dev: Krillbite Studio
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 19%

    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: Walking Simulator 30.7%, Nature 26.1%, Open World 11.5%, Relaxing 11.4%, Stylized 9.4%

  45. #45 Grow: Song of the Evertree
    72% 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: Nature 24.6%, Open World 22.9%, Exploration 13.3%, Cute 9.7%, Atmospheric 9.7%

  46. #46 Slime Rancher
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 151,397 reviews2017
    Dev: Monomi Park
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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: Open World 24.8%, Cute 16.5%, Exploration 16.3%, First-Person 10.4%, Funny 7.1%

  47. #47 Through The Fragmentation
    70% matchVery Positive96% of 223 reviews2021
    Dev: Máté PribelszkyPub: Crow Bar
    Windows

    Atmospheric first person adventure game focusing on immersion and exploration. Meet strange characters, discover secrets and try to unfold the mystery of the Fragmentation.

    Why similar: Nonlinear 23%, Exploration 15.5%, Choices Matter 14.1%, Atmospheric 11.9%, First-Person 11.5%

  48. #48 Fresh Start Cleaning Simulator
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 2,348 reviews2022
    Dev: Chicken LauncherPub: Awaken Realms
    Windows
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Fresh Start is a relaxing single player game, in which you embark on a mission to clean up the world and restore nature to its fresh and colorful shape. Watch as the world changes in front of your eyes as you help animals, solve puzzles and grow plants around you.

    Why similar: FPS 28.3%, First-Person 18%, Relaxing 16.4%, Atmospheric 12%, Simulation 9.5%

  49. #49 Locomoto
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 620 reviews2025
    Dev: Green Tile Digital
    Windows

    Customise and manage your train, tend to quirky passengers, gather resources, craft decorations, and upgrade your conductors style all accompanied by soft lo-fi tunes. Become a conductor and save your hometown Barrenpyre from environmental disaster!

    Why similar: Crafting 32.3%, Relaxing 17.8%, Exploration 13.8%, Cute 13.1%, Colorful 8.1%

  50. #50 Memorrha
    72% matchMixed66% of 151 reviews2019
    Dev: StickyStoneStudio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Go on a voyage of discovery following the traces of a mysterious culture. Discover diverse landscapes, investigate abandoned artifacts, and wake strange machines from their slumber.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.8%, Open World 15.9%, Exploration 11.8%, Relaxing 10.5%, Atmospheric 8.9%

  51. #51 Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator
    66% matchMostly Positive79% of 336 reviews2026
    Dev: To-Go GamesPub: astragon Entertainment
    Windows

    Begin your park ranger journey in Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator. Maintain trails, assist visitors, check permits and respond to emergencies. Explore diverse biomes and observe varied animal behaviors across a wide range of species.

    Why similar: Nature 25%, Open World 20.5%, Walking Simulator 17%, Exploration 11.9%, Relaxing 8.1%

  52. #52 Forest Ranger Simulator
    70% matchMixed42% of 254 reviews2024
    Dev: FreeMind S.A.
    Windows

    Take care of forgotten nature's treasure. Build, craft, feed, clean and manage your forest in Forest Ranger Simulator. Ensure its long-lasting beauty and become a flawless Forest Ranger!

    Why similar: Nature 22%, Crafting 19%, Open World 15.6%, Exploration 11.5%, Relaxing 10.4%

  53. #53 Kynseed
    67% matchVery Positive83% of 3,619 reviews2022
    Dev: PixelCount Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Embark on a lifetime of adventure in a beautiful world of creativity and intrigue. Raise a family, customise your farm, run a business, craft items, and battle some marvellously malevolent monsters.

    Why similar: Crafting 25.6%, Open World 22.6%, Exploration 14.9%, Relaxing 14.4%, Funny 10.5%

  54. #54 Postmouse
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 1,559 reviews2023
    Dev: Critters CollectivePub: The Animation Workshop
    Windows

    Join Postmouse on their very first journey to deliver mail in a treacherous world unfit for a tiny mouse. Explore the ruins, meet charming characters and solve puzzles on your way through an abandoned mansion in this free, student-made adventure - all in one small mouse-sized package!

    Why similar: Exploration 32.1%, Cute 23.3%, Adventure 21.3%, Atmospheric 18.1%, Indie 5.2%

  55. #55 Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure
    67% matchMostly Positive76% of 456 reviews2023
    Dev: Snowcastle Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Ikonei Island is yours to discover! Explore and gather resources. Farm the land, craft tools and gear, and build your base or a cozy home. Befriend magical creatures and fight monsters with your friends or solo!

    Why similar: Crafting 25.3%, Relaxing 24.2%, Exploration 22.5%, Colorful 11.1%, Simulation 10.8%

  56. #56 Horse Tales: Emerald Valley Ranch
    69% matchMixed62% of 948 reviews2022
    Dev: Aesir InteractivePub: Microids
    Windows

    Set off on a captivating horseback adventure and discover the mysteries of Emerald Valley!

    Why similar: Open World 24.3%, Crafting 23.2%, Exploration 14%, Action-Adventure 11%, Relaxing 10.7%

  57. #57 Hello Kitty Island Adventure
    62% 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 26.3%, Crafting 18.6%, Exploration 13%, Relaxing 12.1%, Cute 10.8%

  58. #58 Border Town
    64% matchVery Positive81% of 299 reviews2025
    Dev: GoHoGamesPub: 2P Games
    Windows

    Restore the former glory of Border Town in an open-world sandbox RPG set in a fantastical realm. Explore the world, craft tools and weapons, cultivate fields, and socialise with your neighbours while dealing with dark forces that threaten to destroy everything you have built.

    Why similar: Open World 44.4%, Action-Adventure 18.6%, Relaxing 13.8%, Cute 12.2%, Adventure 11%

  59. #59 Wrath of Anias
    68% matchMixed65% of 83 reviews2022
    Dev: Blue Ocean Games
    Windows

    Explore the sandbox, collect treasures, and find your way off of the island.

    Why similar: Exploration 24.7%, Open World 19.3%, Walking Simulator 14.1%, Adventure 13%, First-Person 10.1%

  60. #60 Big Hops
    62% 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: Open World 26.9%, Exploration 17.4%, Cute 14.9%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Colorful 8.9%

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