- #1 Dinosaur Fossil Hunter
97% matchMostly Positive77% of 952 reviews2022
Dev: ▲ Pyramid Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Become a real paleontologist, explore various environments and search for dinosaur fossils. Dig for and study the remnants of these majestic creatures to learn about their evolution. Build your own museum and experience an immersive background story.
Why similar: Simulation 18.7%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, First-Person 11.4%, Sandbox 10.3%, Open World 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the core loop of exploring vast landscapes to locate and excavate buried historical remains.
- #2 Gold Mining Simulator
96% matchMostly Positive72% of 16,043 reviews2017
Dev: Code Horizon
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 30.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Become a gold miner. Work hard, dig deep, explore the world, and you’ll become the wealthiest person in Alaska. Use a variety of specialist machines to find as much gold as you can.
Why similar: Simulation 50.9%, Open World 13.8%, Sandbox 8.1%, First-Person 6.8%, Indie 6%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a similarly methodical and realistic approach to resource extraction and land exploration.
- #3 Barn Finders
96% matchVery Positive82% of 4,347 reviews2020
Dev: Duality Games
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Search for valuable items stashed in abandoned barns. Take part in storage auctions, bid high and buy yourself a chance to find exclusive items hidden in the past.
Why similar: Simulation 32.3%, First-Person 10.8%, Exploration 9.4%, Sandbox 8.5%, Casual 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the satisfying search-and-recover loop of finding valuable items in forgotten locations.
- #4 Morels: The Hunt
95% 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: Simulation 20.4%, Walking Simulator 19.3%, First-Person 11.8%, Exploration 10%, Relaxing 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the relaxing, nature-focused exploration and collection gameplay found in the seed game.
- #5 Deep Diving Simulator
94% matchMixed63% of 103 reviews2019
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Salient Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Submerge yourself in one of the most immersive diving simulators to date. Gather your gear, choose your diving spot and discover what lies beneath the surface as you venture deep into the unknown.
Why similar: Simulation 27.8%, Relaxing 17%, Exploration 16.4%, First-Person 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a serene, atmospheric exploration experience focused on discovering items underwater.
- #6 Ship Graveyard Simulator
94% matchMixed65% of 2,179 reviews2021
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Visit the largest ship graveyard in the world. A dozen kilometers of beach filled with wrecks. Hundreds of ships wrecked on the coast. Thousands of tons of steel. Choose the most valuable ship for you and start the adventure. Play as one of the workers during the most dangerous work in the world!
Why similar: Simulation 23.8%, First-Person 13.7%, Sandbox 12.6%, Relaxing 11.2%, Exploration 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: It features a methodical salvage mechanic that mirrors the process of searching for and processing artifacts.
- #7 My Museum Prologue: Treasure Hunter
93% matchMixed68% of 171 reviews2022
Dev: ManyDev Studio
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Welcome to the exciting world of My Museum! Experience the adventure of your life and get the exhibits. Use your talents to restore ancient artefacts! Build the greatest exhibition of all time! Will you become a part of HISTORY?
Why similar: Simulation 29.2%, First-Person 15.8%, Exploration 13.6%, Relaxing 12.8%, Family Friendly 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: It directly mirrors the theme of finding and curating historical artifacts.
- #8 Firewatch
92% matchVery Positive91% of 96,852 reviews2016
Dev: Campo SantoPub: Panic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.3%, First-Person 14.6%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Exploration 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game excels at atmospheric, first-person exploration in a beautiful, isolated wilderness setting.
- #9 Eastshade
91% 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: First-Person 18.1%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Open World 14.4%, Exploration 13.5%, Relaxing 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes peaceful exploration and discovery, focusing on the beauty of the environment rather than combat.
- #10 House Builder
91% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,523 reviews2024
Dev: FreeMind S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Become a one-man construction crew! Travel around the world and through the ages to build iconic designs! Beware of unpleasant temperatures and dangerous fauna!
Why similar: Simulation 23.6%, First-Person 16.6%, Sandbox 13.7%, Relaxing 11.3%, Family Friendly 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: The methodical construction and restoration process appeals to players who enjoy the hands-on simulation aspects of the seed game.
- #11 Tank Mechanic Simulator
90% matchVery Positive88% of 8,976 reviews2020
Dev: DeGenerals S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Renovate & build II World War tanks. Experience highly detailed & realistic simulation game. Take tanks fully apart by using different tools. Transform them from rusty and ruined to fully working. Check them on the training ground, sell or put into your own museum.
Why similar: Simulation 22.2%, Walking Simulator 19.5%, First-Person 14.6%, Relaxing 10.2%, Exploration 8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, technical look at restoring historical machinery, which appeals to fans of historical simulation.
- #12 Forest Ranger Simulator
89% 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: Simulation 20.9%, First-Person 15%, Sandbox 11.3%, Exploration 10.4%, Relaxing 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: It combines nature exploration with simulation tasks that require attention to detail and environmental care.
- #13 Hardspace: Shipbreaker
88% matchVery Positive89% of 21,702 reviews2022
Dev: Blackbird Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Equipped with cutting-edge salvaging tech, carve & slice spaceships to recover valuable materials. Upgrade your gear to take on more lucrative contracts and pay your billion credits debt to LYNX Corp!
Why similar: Simulation 39.9%, Sandbox 18.9%, First-Person 18.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%, Open World 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: The methodical, tool-based salvage gameplay provides a similar sense of satisfaction to clearing a dig site.
- #14 Train Station Renovation
89% matchVery Positive82% of 2,712 reviews2020
Dev: Live Motion Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Welcome to an old, ruined train station. A place that will give you a lot of fun! In Train Station Renovation you play as a renovation company specialized in restoring old and damaged railway stations.
Why similar: Simulation 31%, First-Person 13.6%, Relaxing 8.9%, Casual 7.9%, Indie 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the restoration and cleanup of historical sites, mirroring the archaeological aspect of treasure hunting.
- #15 Thief Simulator
87% matchVery Positive88% of 38,738 reviews2018
Dev: Noble MuffinsPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Become the best thief. Gather intel, steal things and sell them to buy hi-tech equipment. Do everything that a real thief does.
Why similar: Simulation 29.1%, Silent Protagonist 23.2% ★, First-Person 12%, Open World 8.8%, Sandbox 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a first-person exploration and looting experience, though with a more criminal focus.
- #16 A Short Hike
86% 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: Great Soundtrack 17.9%, Exploration 17.5%, Relaxing 16.6%, Walking Simulator 11.4%, Open World 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: It is a relaxing, exploration-heavy game that encourages players to discover hidden secrets at their own pace.
- #17 Toy Tinker Simulator
86% matchMixed47% of 990 reviews2021
Dev: Turquoise Revival GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Have you ever wanted to be a toy tinker? This is a unique chance to become one! Repair toys and start your toy-museums to make everyone happy!
Why similar: Simulation 28.4%, First-Person 18.7%, Sandbox 14.8%, Relaxing 12.6%, Family Friendly 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: The focus on restoring old, forgotten items to their former glory aligns with the artifact-recovery theme.
- #18 PowerWash Simulator
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 57,451 reviews2022
Dev: FuturLabPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 38.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.
Why similar: Simulation 22.5%, First-Person 14.5%, Relaxing 12.5%, Sandbox 11.4%, Casual 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: It provides the same satisfying, meditative, and repetitive gameplay loop that makes simulation games so relaxing.
- #19 Lake
84% matchVery Positive87% of 5,620 reviews2021
Dev: GamiousPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
It's 1986 - Meredith Weiss takes a break from her career in the big city to deliver mail in her hometown. How will she experience two weeks in beautiful Providence Oaks, with its iconic lake and quirky community? And what will she do next? It's up to you.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 38%, Relaxing 21.6%, Open World 18.3%, Atmospheric 15%, Adventure 4%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a slow-paced, relaxing experience focused on navigating a quiet environment.
- #20 Fugue in Void
85% matchMixed66% of 255 reviews2018
Dev: Moshe LinkePub: Sedoc LLC
Windows · Mac
A walking sim in which you can explore all kinds of mysterious places and dive into a world full of atmosphere. Let this experience unfold in your head. Let it inspire you.
Why similar: Simulation 27%, Walking Simulator 26.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Indie 8.4%, Atmospheric 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a surreal, atmospheric exploration experience that focuses on the player's interaction with the environment.
- #21 Mad Digger
83% matchMostly Positive72% of 379 reviews2017
Dev: BerezkaPub: KuKo
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The treasure lies at a depth of more than 100 yards. That's a job for the Mad Digger!
Why similar: Simulation 70.5%, Casual 15.1%, Indie 10.8%, Adventure 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: It features casual digging and exploration mechanics that are directly inspired by the treasure-hunting genre.
- #22 Gold Hunter
82% matchMixed41% of 703 reviews2022
Dev: eXtreme Studios
Windows
Have you always dreamed of searching for gold? Then start your own adventure now - alone or together with friends. Explore a huge map and dig for gold using a variety of methods, vehicles and wash plants.
Why similar: Simulation 32.1%, Open World 12.3%, First-Person 10%, Sandbox 9.6%, Multiplayer 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This simulation game focuses on the realistic process of finding and extracting precious resources from the earth.
- #23 Fresh Start Cleaning Simulator
79% 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: Simulation 23%, First-Person 20.6%, Family Friendly 10.4%, Relaxing 9.5%, Atmospheric 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a relaxing and satisfying cleanup loop that mirrors the restorative aspects of treasure hunting.
- #24 Train Mechanic Simulator 2017
81% matchMixed67% of 815 reviews2017
Dev: Si7 StudioPub: Atomic Jelly
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Take your opportunity as real Train Mechanic. Find locomotives around game world that needs your help and repair them in one of 3 workshops localized in huge 25 km2 open world. You will be face all types of damages in all genres of trains: Diesel, Electric and even Old-School Steam units.
Why similar: Simulation 27.6%, Sandbox 9.5%, Open World 9.3%, First-Person 7.8%, Relaxing 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: The mechanical restoration tasks offer a similar level of detail and focus as cleaning and identifying artifacts.
- #25 Storage Hunter Simulator
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,777 reviews2025
Dev: Raccoons StudioPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Play as one of the bidders for abandoned warehouses and uncover hidden treasures! Storage Hunter is a garage auction simulation game. Bid, win, and sell for profit! Become the king of storage auction.
Why similar: Simulation 26.5%, First-Person 19.5%, Relaxing 14.2%, Immersive Sim 11%, Management 9%
- #26 Dinosaur Fossil Hunter: Prologue
78% matchVery Positive80% of 704 reviews2020
Dev: ▲ Pyramid GamesPub: Pyramid Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Dinosaur Fossil Hunter is a story telling simulator where you play as a paleontologist, exploring different lands and searching for dinosaur fossils. The Prologue tells a story about a young Paleontology enthusiast and his passionate pursuit of success and self-determination.
Why similar: Simulation 44.6%, First-Person 28.1%, Family Friendly 11.8%, Relaxing 9.3%, Adventure 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: This provides a focused look at the excavation mechanics that define the full fossil-hunting experience.
- #27 Barn Finders: The Pilot
78% matchVery Positive92% of 499 reviews2020
Dev: Duality Games
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Search for valuables stashed in abandoned barns. Take part in storage auctions, bid high and buy yourself a chance to find exclusive items hidden in the past.
Why similar: Simulation 45.7%, Indie 13%, Casual 12.4%, First-Person 7%, Adventure 6.5%
- #28 Sphaera
80% matchMostly Negative37% of 67 reviews2018
Dev: Chilla's Art
Windows
Sphaera is a game about relaxation and exploration in a huge grass field filled with animals.
Why similar: Simulation 26.1%, Walking Simulator 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Indie 8.4%, Casual 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: It is an exploration-focused game that allows players to wander through beautiful, open environments.
- #29 Digging the Forgotten Cave
76% matchVery Positive82% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Cavernauts
Windows
Dig deep, unearth treasures. Upgrade your tools to uncover the secrets of the mystical caves. This is also an inner journey of relaxation, where your intuition can guide you as you dig deeper into the mysteries.
Why similar: Simulation 36.2%, Sandbox 19.8%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Casual 10%, Open World 7.5%
- #30 Digger: Galactic Treasures
73% matchVery Positive88% of 631 reviews2025
Dev: RainStyle games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Digger: Galactic Treasures is a space adventure where you drill into asteroids to uncover rare resources and hidden treasures. Explore the galaxy, upgrade your gear, and discover the secrets of the universe!
Why similar: Simulation 36.2%, First-Person 20.9%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Casual 11.1%, Exploration 9.8%
- #31 Awesome Metal Detecting
77% matchMixed65% of 459 reviews2017
Dev: Nikita Markin
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The best treasure hunter game.
Why similar: Simulation 82.2%, Indie 17.8%
- #32 Oracle
77% matchMixed53% of 264 reviews2017
Dev: Watercolor Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
ORACLE is a single player, open world experience with dozens of locations to explore, great soundtrack and an awesome story ready to be unraveled.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.5%, Simulation 20.2%, Open World 10.2%, First-Person 7.6%, Indie 7.5%
- #33 Workshop Simulator
75% matchMixed68% of 304 reviews2022
Dev: INTERMARUM
Windows
Workshop Simulator allows you to repair and refurbish items using a range of restoration mechanics such as disassembling, cleaning, sanding and painting. The accompanying story will immerse you in the nostalgia of tinkering with your grandfather.
Why similar: Simulation 24.9%, First-Person 15.3%, Sandbox 14.1%, Exploration 13.3%, Relaxing 11%
- #34 Deconstruction Simulator
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,366 reviews2025
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Deconstruction Simulator is the ultimate demolition simulator, offering you complete freedom of action and a wide array of contracts to complete. Get ready for spectacular destruction.
Why similar: Simulation 27.9%, First-Person 15.4%, Sandbox 14.1%, Family Friendly 8.8%, Relaxing 8.2%
- #35 Ranch Simulator: Build, Hunt, Farm
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 44,721 reviews2023
Dev: Toxic DogPub: Excalibur Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Builder. Farmer. Hunter. Trader. Ranching certainly isn’t your average job. Think you have the skills to turn your family’s rundown homestead into the most prosperous ranch in the valley? Then it’s time to head out into the wilderness in this captivating single and multiplayer open-world simulator.
Why similar: Simulation 30.3%, Open World 14.2%, Sandbox 11.2%, First-Person 10.2%, Multiplayer 10.1%
- #36 DACHA
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: VD Games
Windows
Immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of a Russian summer cottage: take care of the vegetable garden and flower beds, pick ripe apples, cook fragrant compote, roast kebabs and enjoy nature.
Why similar: Simulation 31.2%, Walking Simulator 15.2%, Sandbox 11.9%, First-Person 9.2%, Casual 7.1%
- #37 Builder Simulator
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,078 reviews2022
Dev: Live Motion Games
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Builder Simulator is the perfect game for those who want to build a house, from the ground up, one brick at a time. On easy, the game will guide and teach you by showing you full instruction, but on hard you will get no help - instead rely on your builder skills and make everything yourself.
Why similar: Simulation 28.2%, Sandbox 15.3%, First-Person 13.3%, Relaxing 11.6%, Family Friendly 8.9%
- #38 Ship Graveyard Simulator 2
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,881 reviews2023
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 59.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dust off your torch and hammer - it's time to get back to work, you have a new job to do. Visit the new beach coast with the largest, biggest ship graveyard in the world, dismantle huge ship parts and collect tons of precious steel. Roll up your sleeves, it's time to get back to the business.
Why similar: Simulation 24.5%, First-Person 12.8%, Exploration 10.1%, Sandbox 9.2%, Relaxing 8.5%
- #39 Grass Simulator
74% matchMixed59% of 1,000 reviews2015
Dev: Daniel Davies
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Strap it on and lock 'n' load in Grass Simulator, where you will Shoot, Loot and MOO! your way through multiple game modes revolved around...GRASS! Grass Simulator will revolutionize the way you look at grass.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.2%, Simulation 21%, First-Person 14.6%, Indie 7.7%, Great Soundtrack 7%
- #40 Farm Expert 2017
75% matchMixed46% of 691 reviews2016
Dev: SildenPub: SIG Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Feel the real trouble of being farmer with realistic physics. Look after your machines in backyard workshop, expand your activites to other farms, and take care of plants in greenhouses. All of this and much more in Farm Expert 2017!
Why similar: Simulation 66.1%, Indie 12.3%, Exploration 6.4%, First-Person 6.1%, Open World 5.5%
- #41 Castle Flipper
73% matchMixed65% of 1,091 reviews2021
Dev: ▲ Pyramid GamesPub: Gaming Factory
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Castle Flipper is your unique chance to become a medieval royal craftsman. Build your own Kingdom and re-arrange the castle at your own discretion. Breathe a whole new life into the old rooms and maybe one day you will become a King!
Why similar: Simulation 17.2%, Relaxing 15.2%, Family Friendly 12.7%, First-Person 12%, Exploration 9.7%
- #42 Proteus
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,783 reviews2013
Dev: Ed Key and David KanagaPub: Twisted Tree
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 18%
Proteus is a game about exploration and immersion in a dream-like island world where the soundtrack to your play is created by your surroundings. Played in first-person, the primary means of interaction is simply your presence in the world and how you observe it.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.5%, Exploration 16.4%, Relaxing 14%, First-Person 9.8%, Indie 7.3%
- #43 Mushroom Picker Simulator
74% matchMixed41% of 58 reviews2020
Dev: Poroshin Develop
Windows
Mushroom Picker Simulator is a mushroom search and collection simulator that will involve you in hunting many different mushrooms growing in the wild. Collect mushrooms, enjoy walking in the forest, complete missions, improve your hut and your equipment.
Why similar: Simulation 23.6%, Open World 18.2%, Exploration 17.7%, First-Person 16.2%, Relaxing 11.5%
- #44 Treasure Hunters
69% matchVery Positive95% of 75 reviews2026
Dev: BiaxPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Treasure Hunters is an intense CO-OP treasure-hunting game for up to 4 players, set in mysterious dungeons filled with puzzles, platforms, and deadly creatures, where your goal is to find and steal the most valuable treasures in the world.
Why similar: Simulation 32.4%, First-Person 32.1%, Exploration 14.9%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Adventure 5.1%
- #45 Lushfoil Photography Sim
68% matchVery Positive92% of 1,511 reviews2025
Dev: Matt NewellPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 47%
A tranquil exploration and photography experience set across a vast selection of faithfully detailed landscapes.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.8%, Simulation 17.9%, First-Person 13.4%, Exploration 10.5%, Atmospheric 9.9%
- #46 Tree Hugging Simulator
69% matchVery Positive93% of 169 reviews2024
Dev: kiber berezki 1991Pub: Kavkaz Sila Games
Windows
Tree Hugging ❤ 🎄
Why similar: Simulation 35.7%, Walking Simulator 23.8%, First-Person 10.9%, Exploration 10.2%, Relaxing 6.3%
- #47 Ship Graveyard Simulator: Prologue
70% matchVery Positive86% of 906 reviews2021
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Visit the largest ship graveyard in the world. A dozen kilometers of beach filled with wrecks. Hundreds of ships wrecked on the coast. Thousands of tons of steel. Choose the most valuable ship for you and start the adventure. Play as one of the workers during the most dangerous work in the world!
Why similar: Simulation 28.5%, First-Person 16%, Sandbox 15.4%, Exploration 11.7%, Atmospheric 8.1%
- #48 Treasure Hunters: Prologue
68% matchMostly Positive70% of 165 reviews2025
Dev: BiaxPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Treasure Hunters: Prologue is a free version of 'Treasure Hunters', an intense, co-op treasure-hunting game set in mysterious dungeons filled with puzzles, platforms, and deadly creatures, where your goal is to find and steal the most valuable treasures
Why similar: Simulation 36.5%, First-Person 28.9%, Exploration 15.9%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Adventure 5.6%
- #49 theHunter: Call of the Wild™
68% matchVery Positive89% of 195,060 reviews2017
Dev: Expansive WorldsPub: Avalanche Studios
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 41.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Discover an atmospheric hunting game like no other in this realistic, stunning open world – regularly updated in collaboration with the community. Immerse yourself in the single player campaign, or share the ultimate hunting experience with friends.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.1%, Simulation 18%, Open World 14.9%, First-Person 12.4%, Sandbox 11%
- #50 Mushroom Season
67% matchVery Positive92% of 270 reviews2024
Dev: Actus Games
Windows
Dive into Mushroom Season! Customize your character, explore lush forests, and compete in thrilling mushroom picking contest. Identify mushrooms, avoid the poisonous ones, and aim for the top trophy. Are you the ultimate forager?
Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.4%, Simulation 19.6%, First-Person 13%, Sandbox 12%, Relaxing 8.7%
- #51 The Magnificent Trufflepigs
70% matchMixed56% of 174 reviews2021
Dev: ThunkdPub: AMC Games
Windows
The Magnificent Trufflepigs is a first-person, metal-detecting narrative game. It combines laid-back detecting and exploration with a dramatic story, all set in a beautiful English countryside. It’s a game about trying to find something.
Why similar: First-Person 31.9%, Atmospheric 21%, Walking Simulator 20.6%, Indie 9%, Adventure 7%
- #52 House Flipper VR
70% matchMixed50% of 361 reviews2020
Dev: Frozen Way
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Virtual makeovers were never more real! Thanks to VR technology, you will be able to single-handedly take care of ruined properties, gaining your clients' appreciation and satisfaction from a job well done! Put on your goggles, take a firm grip on the controllers and become a master of renovation!
Why similar: Simulation 47.7%, Indie 12.8%, Casual 12.5%, First-Person 6%, Relaxing 5.2%
- #53 Virtual Hunter
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 179 reviews2025
Dev: Korpi Games Oy
Windows
Virtual Hunter brings realistic hunting to virtual reality. Pack your gear and put your hunting skills and tactics to the test in the open wilderness.
Why similar: Simulation 22.9%, Walking Simulator 14.5%, First-Person 13%, Open World 11.8%, Exploration 10.2%
- #54 Scrap Dealer Simulator
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: Emre ŞahinPub: Survivillage
Windows
Start from scratch and rise with scrap, dig through trash, process junk, and grow your profits. Buy warehouses, machines, and vehicles to build your own recycling empire.
Why similar: Simulation 30%, Relaxing 15%, Sandbox 11.5%, Open World 9.9%, Immersive Sim 9.5%
- #55 Cave Digger VR
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 347 reviews2018
Dev: VRKiwi
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Cave Digger VR is a virtual reality mining game in an alternative western setting. Gear up with numerous unique tools and explore the town and the depths of the mountain. Discover secrets, easter eggs and multiple endings!
Why similar: Simulation 18.5%, Exploration 15.3%, Sandbox 13.6%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Open World 11%
- #56 Leaf Blower Co.
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 172 reviews2025
Dev: LifT GamesPub: Forklift Interactive
Windows
Blow your leaves and your cares away in this chilled out work sim. Build up your business, buy new tools, and unlock upgrades - all while watching the leaves fly. After all, one man’s trash is another man’s cash.
Why similar: Simulation 37.9%, Relaxing 14.9%, Casual 11.5%, First-Person 10.5%, Immersive Sim 7.7%
- #57 Car Dealer Simulator
63% matchVery Positive89% of 8,319 reviews2025
Dev: Garage Monkeys
Windows
Median: 13.1 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Uncover a goldmine in the used car market! Sniff out deals, buy low, modify, and sell high. Your journey from amateur grease monkey to car dealer magnate awaits. How fast will you rise in this lucrative venture?
Why similar: Simulation 28%, First-Person 16.8%, Open World 13.1%, Family Friendly 9.7%, Immersive Sim 9.4%