Games Like Valley

Downward is a first-person open-world parkour based platform adventure set in the medieval ruins of a post-apocalyptic planet Earth. Make your way through breath-taking landscapes, face ancient guardians and unravel the deep mystery that lies behind the disappearance of humanity.

Why similar: Parkour 38.7%, First-Person 11.4%, Open World 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Adventure 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A parkour-focused adventure that emphasizes exploration and movement through mysterious, ancient environments.

A Story About My Uncle is a first person platforming adventure game about a boy who searches for his lost uncle, and ends up in a world he couldn’t imagine existed. The movement is a crucial part of the games core gameplay – focusing on swinging through the world with a grappling hook that gives the player a wonderful sense of speed and...

Why similar: Adventure 59.8%, Parkour 19.4%, First-Person 7.2%, Atmospheric 2.3%, Great Soundtrack 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a grappling hook mechanic that mirrors the high-speed, vertical traversal found in Valley.

In a city where information is heavily monitored, couriers called Runners transport sensitive data. In this seemingly utopian paradise, a crime has been committed, & you are being hunted. You are a Runner called Faith and this innovative first-person action-adventure is your story.

Why similar: Parkour 43.7%, First-Person 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Exploration 8.3%, 3D Platformer 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive first-person parkour experience that emphasizes momentum and fluid movement through an urban landscape.

Refunct is a peaceful, short first-person platformer about restoring a vibrant world.

Why similar: Parkour 38.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.9%, 3D Platformer 10.1%, First-Person 9.6%, Open World 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A short, punchy first-person platformer that focuses on the pure joy of movement and environmental restoration.

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 19.8%, Exploration 17.9%, Adventure 15.5%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Action 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers incredibly fluid, high-speed traversal across a surreal and beautiful open world.

DeadCore is a Platformer-FPS blending exploration and speedrun. Become immersed in a futuristic and dreamlike adventure which will see you climb a huge Tower born from the void and truly put your capabilities to the test. Will you be able to reveal the secrets that lie beneath this fog-ridden world?

Why similar: Parkour 35.5%, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, First-Person 11.5%, 3D Platformer 8.2%, Sci-fi 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A precision first-person platformer that challenges players to master movement mechanics in a surreal setting.

Immersive first-person parkour in a surreal, physics-driven voxel world. Every move can modify the environment. Surfaces pop in and out of existence at will.

Why similar: Parkour 61.5%, First-Person 18.6%, Adventure 8.9%, Action 5.3%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person parkour game where the environment reacts to your movement, similar to the L.E.A.F. suit's interaction with the world.

Experience the thrills of a fast-paced single and multiplayer Parkour game. Join the Rebellion and deride the security forces of an anti-leisure tyranny. Rise up to the many challenges of a futuristic Open World. Assemble your team, enhance your gear and perform incredible tricks and combos.

Why similar: Parkour 36.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Open World 12.1%, 3D Platformer 8.8%, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world parkour game that emphasizes verticality, speed, and fluid movement through a futuristic city.

A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.8%, Exploration 16.3%, Adventure 13%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Open World 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, atmospheric adventure that focuses on exploration and environmental storytelling.

Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive.

Why similar: First-Person 31.5%, Great Soundtrack 29.4%, Sci-fi 14.8%, Action 11.5%, Adventure 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-octane first-person experience where agility and precise movement are essential for survival.

CRYNEGINE Indie Game of 2017. Featuring an incredibly detailed ancient world and a breathtaking soundtrack, Aporia: Beyond the Valley takes open world storytelling to new heights of adventure.

Why similar: Adventure 22.6%, First-Person 15.8%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Indie 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Shares a similar atmospheric, first-person exploration style and a focus on uncovering the history of a mysterious land.

Deep within the realm of sleep, Sybil finds herself pulled to a distorted castle. Grow strong, and unlock new abilities to build up a deep movement system, fight enemies, find secrets, and free the weary soul of Castle Sansa, in this retro-inspired 3D Platformer Metroidvania.

Why similar: Parkour 50.3%, 3D Platformer 18.3%, Exploration 13.2%, Adventure 5.2%, Platformer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features exceptional movement mechanics that prioritize momentum and exploration in a 3D space.

Experience the freedom of unbounded climbing as you take control of BUD, a procedurally animated robot on a quest to save his planet. Create your own path through an alien world as you control and ride a giant plant on a vertical journey to the stars.

Why similar: Parkour 29.6%, Open World 22.3%, Exploration 12.1%, 3D Platformer 12%, Adventure 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on vertical exploration and unique climbing mechanics that encourage players to scale massive structures.

Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.

Why similar: Open World 21.4%, Exploration 18.3%, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Adventure 15.4%, Atmospheric 9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fluid flight and exploration in a vast, beautiful world that feels both open and serene.

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 17.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, First-Person 13.8%, Open World 11%, Adventure 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in atmospheric, first-person exploration and narrative-driven world-building.

Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.

Why similar: Parkour 57.3%, First-Person 17.1%, Sci-fi 14.6%, Action 6.7%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Contains some of the most fluid first-person movement and traversal mechanics in the shooter genre.

Rocket parkour your way through dizzying obstacles and lethal robot hazards, in this 3rd person action platformer with over 40 levels, and even more community levels.

Why similar: Parkour 53.1%, 3D Platformer 13.5%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Adventure 9.2%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, momentum-based parkour game that rewards speed and mastery of movement.

A first person grappling hook exploration game.Soar through the ruins of a fallen world and discover the secrets of the ancients. Designed with full Virtual Reality support for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, also works great in Non VR.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 21.6%, Parkour 21.1%, First-Person 13.9%, Exploration 12.2%, Adventure 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person exploration game that uses grappling hooks to navigate vast, vertical landscapes.

The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 23.8%, First-Person 21.9%, Sci-fi 15.6%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Exploration 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person exploration game that combines atmospheric mystery with deep, philosophical themes.

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.9%, Exploration 16.2%, Walking Simulator 14.4%, Atmospheric 13.8%, Adventure 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: An evocative, atmospheric experience that emphasizes movement and emotional connection to the world.

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: Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Walking Simulator 17.4%, Open World 13.4%, Exploration 12.8%, Atmospheric 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric exploration game that focuses on emotional storytelling and environmental discovery.

Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 23.7%, Exploration 15.8%, Open World 13.7%, First-Person 9.4%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-driven mystery that relies on unique traversal mechanics and environmental discovery.

NaissanceE is an obscure and magical first person exploration game, a philosophical trip and an artistic experience. The adventure takes place in a primitive mysterious structure and the game mainly consists to explore and feel the deep and strong ambiance of this atemporal world.

Why similar: Exploration 20.2%, First-Person 17.1%, Walking Simulator 17%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: An abstract, atmospheric first-person exploration game that focuses on scale and navigation.

Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.

Why similar: Open World 22.5%, Exploration 15.6%, 3D Platformer 12.8%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Atmospheric 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A game centered entirely on exploration and movement, featuring a distinct aesthetic and a focus on discovery.

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.3%, First-Person 15.5%, Exploration 12%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Atmospheric 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on atmospheric, first-person exploration of a mysterious and highly detailed environment.

First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.

Why similar: Parkour 46%, Open World 19.5%, First-Person 15.7%, Horror 7.2%, Action 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a robust first-person parkour system that makes navigating an open world feel kinetic and rewarding.

Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Why similar: Sci-fi 16.9%, Adventure 14%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Action 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers supernatural movement abilities that make exploring its shifting, mysterious environment feel powerful.

Featuring a beautiful, detailed open-world and a haunting soundtrack, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture is non-linear storytelling at its best.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.5%, Great Soundtrack 24.3%, Atmospheric 8.7%, First-Person 8.6%, Open World 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, narrative-driven walking simulator that emphasizes the beauty of its environment.

Clustertruck is a chaotic physics based truckformer. Jump your way through insane levels in a game of "the floor is lava" on top of speeding trucks driven by terrible drivers.

Why similar: Parkour 59.3%, First-Person 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, 3D Platformer 8.4%, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based, high-speed parkour challenge that tests your ability to navigate moving platforms.

Run, climb and glide your way through a dark Nordic forest and explore its living, breathing ecosystem filled with secrets and mystical creatures. Become Fe and discover a world that you will never want to leave.

Why similar: Sci-fi 21.5%, Action 19.1%, Atmospheric 15.9%, Adventure 15%, 3D Platformer 12.8%

Embark on a cozy climbing adventure in Valley Peaks, a ribbiting first-person platformer where each mountain is like a puzzle. Install Radio Towers at the top of every ridge to connect the froggy inhabitants to the wider world, venture further into the Valley, conquer peaks and unravel mysteries!

Why similar: Parkour 35.9%, Open World 14.2%, First-Person 12.1%, Exploration 9.9%, 3D Platformer 8.7%

Praey for the Gods is a boss climbing open world adventure game where you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying frozen land to explore and solve the secrets of a never ending winter. Grapple, glide and grab hold of massive beasts as you fight to survive and return the world to proper order.

Why similar: Open World 23.2%, 3D Platformer 18.3%, Exploration 17%, Adventure 13.4%, Atmospheric 10.2%

INFRA puts you into the boots of a structural analyst on a routine mission. Quickly though, your task turns into a fight for survival, all caused by deep-rooted schemes of the past. Your tools are simple: your camera and the wits to navigate a labyrinth of debris.

Why similar: First-Person 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 16%, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Exploration 15.1%, Atmospheric 10%

Northern Canada, 1970. A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive. Kona is a chilly interactive tale you won't soon forget.

Why similar: Open World 16.8%, First-Person 15.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, Exploration 10.5%

Jump and dash your way to the top in this challenging first-person platformer. Unlock new air jumps and dashes at every milestone as you master your movement abilities and climb through a mysterious, atmospheric world.

Why similar: Parkour 36.7%, 3D Platformer 13.7%, First-Person 12.9%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Atmospheric 9%

A mysterious trip to gorgeous and surreal lands, players explore the unknown and harness mystical powers which have been hidden in the valley for centuries.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.9%, Adventure 25.7%, Exploration 17.2%, Indie 10.9%, Atmospheric 9.3%

Cradle is a sci-fi first-person-view quest designed for the player to explore the surrounding world. The story is built around the relations of the protagonist and a mechanical girl who by quirk of fate found themselves amidst the desert.

Why similar: First-Person 15.9%, Sci-fi 14.2%, Adventure 14.1%, Open World 11%, Exploration 9.9%

A serene first-person 3D platformer where you use a magical rope to traverse the body of a dormant ancient colossus in order to heal its wounds and awaken it once again. Embark on a relaxing journey of melancholy to rekindle one of nature's long-lost wonders.

Why similar: Parkour 25.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, Adventure 13.8%, First-Person 9.2%, 3D Platformer 7.5%

Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.

Why similar: Adventure 30.5%, Sci-fi 19.4%, Action 14.3%, Indie 11.4%, Platformer 8.8%

An open-world action adventure game set in a simulated world in which humans never reached the top of the food chain.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.1%, Open World 25.2%, Adventure 11.6%, Exploration 8.6%, Story Rich 5.9%

It's Clara's last day on the island where she grew up. She needs to complete preparations, visit her favorite places, and say her goodbyes before leaving on a journey she may not return from.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25%, Great Soundtrack 21.9%, First-Person 18.7%, Adventure 15.4%, Atmospheric 10.1%

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: Parkour 24.1%, Open World 16.2%, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Exploration 15.3%, Adventure 7.9%

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: Open World 20.7%, Great Soundtrack 19.5%, First-Person 17.4%, Exploration 13.7%, Adventure 10%

Dream is an exploration game that takes place within the subconscious mind of Howard Phillips, a young man whose waking hours are tedious and dull, but whose dreams are lucid and powerful.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.9%, Exploration 16.8%, First-Person 14.2%, Adventure 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%

MEANDERS is a sparkling adventure through a series of funny and relaxing challenges in a colourful setting.

Why similar: Parkour 38.1%, Great Soundtrack 15.7%, First-Person 12.4%, 3D Platformer 10.7%, Adventure 6.9%

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: Walking Simulator 28.1%, Exploration 24.3%, Atmospheric 17%, Adventure 14.4%, Story Rich 10%

Stranded at an abandoned Antarctic research base with no hope of rescue, you must battle a deadly blizzard in a desperate fight to find your way home.

Why similar: First-Person 20.2%, Walking Simulator 16.9%, Open World 15.2%, Exploration 14.2%, Atmospheric 10.1%

A tale of survival about two shipwrecked robots - ION and ANI - on their life-defining journey in this unique genre-mix of exploration, puzzle and survival.

Why similar: Open World 22.4%, Adventure 16.3%, Exploration 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Sci-fi 8.2%

You choose how to play, and the world of Environ adapts around you.

Why similar: Open World 20.8%, Adventure 20.3%, Action 16.5%, Platformer 13.7%, Indie 11.8%

Play as Gregor, turned into a tiny bug, and set out on an extraordinary journey to unravel the mystery of your transformation. Metamorphosis is a first person adventure set in a surrealist world where your newfound abilities are your last and only hope for redemption.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 21.6%, First-Person 15.4%, Walking Simulator 13.9%, Exploration 10.7%, 3D Platformer 9.9%

Skybound is a 3D exploration platformer focused on fun, fluid movement mechanics, parkour and environmental puzzle solving.

Why similar: Parkour 37.3%, Open World 16.2%, Exploration 12.1%, First-Person 10.4%, Adventure 9.6%

The Fidelio Incident is a single-player, first-person thriller set off the coast of Iceland. Inspired by Beethoven's only opera Fidelio. After a violent plane crash, Stanley must search a desolate frozen island in search of his wife Leonore while covering up any traces of their bloody Irish past.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26%, Great Soundtrack 25.3%, First-Person 13.5%, Adventure 12.3%, Exploration 10.1%

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 21.5%, Adventure 19.2%, Open World 18.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, First-Person 9.5%

The Turing Test is a challenging first-person puzzle game set on Jupiter’s moon, Europa. You are Ava Turing, an engineer for the International Space Agency (ISA) sent to discover the cause behind the disappearance of the ground crew stationed there.

Why similar: First-Person 29.7%, Sci-fi 22.5%, Great Soundtrack 18.5%, Adventure 11.1%, Atmospheric 8.4%

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: Great Soundtrack 23.8%, Walking Simulator 18.1%, First-Person 16.9%, Exploration 12.7%, Atmospheric 10.7%

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: Open World 28.4%, Exploration 20.7%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Adventure 16.4%, Indie 6.7%

Explore an abandoned building, encountering puzzles and clues to discover what happened, as you try to escape in both your nightmares and the waking world. Be immersed in the hauntingly beautiful 3D atmosphere in this puzzle exploration mystery game.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 21%, First-Person 16.9%, Walking Simulator 14.9%, Exploration 14.3%, Atmospheric 12.2%

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: Parkour 53.6%, Open World 11.7%, Exploration 8.9%, 3D Platformer 7.9%, Adventure 6.6%