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 38.3%, First-Person 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Open World 10.5%, Adventure 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Both games center heavily on first-person open-world parkour and high-speed traversal through mystical, ruins-filled landscapes.

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 60%, Parkour 19.3%, First-Person 7%, Great Soundtrack 2.3%, Atmospheric 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Valley's first-person perspective, strong narrative drive, and exhilarating focus on fluid movement mechanics.

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

Why similar: Parkour 38.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, 3D Platformer 10.5%, Open World 9.5%, First-Person 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Like Valley, it captures the pure joy of smooth, first-person movement and environmental interaction.

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%, Great Soundtrack 18.2%, First-Person 11.1%, 3D Platformer 8.5%, Sci-fi 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It matches the frantic, vertical first-person platforming and futuristic setting elements found in Valley.

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 22.4%, Parkour 21.4%, First-Person 13.2%, Exploration 11.7%, Adventure 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors Valley's emphasis on high-flying, sweeping mobility and vast, open exploration.

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 29.6%, Exploration 15.9%, Adventure 13%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Open World 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: While less movement-focused, it captures Valley's gorgeous atmospheric exploration and emotional storytelling tone.

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 35.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Open World 12.1%, 3D Platformer 9.1%, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: Both games emphasize open-world freedom and extreme momentum-based parkour movement.

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 15.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Indie 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It shares a striking thematic and visual resemblance, utilizing a first-person perspective to explore mysterious worlds.

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 29.3%, Open World 22.4%, 3D Platformer 12.4%, Exploration 11.9%, Adventure 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the vertical exploration and playful momentum-driven mechanics that make Valley's movement special.

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 17.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, First-Person 13.5%, Open World 11.2%, Adventure 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a compelling first-person narrative journey focused on wandering through a rich, isolated wilderness.

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.8%, Exploration 16%, Walking Simulator 14%, Adventure 13.9%, Atmospheric 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: Both experiences evoke a profound sense of wonder and emotional resonance through atmospheric exploration.

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 18.8%, Walking Simulator 17%, Open World 13.6%, Exploration 12.6%, Atmospheric 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Both games deliver emotional, atmospheric exploration through beautiful natural environments.

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 21.5%, Great Soundtrack 18.6%, Exploration 18%, Adventure 15.4%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It matches Valley's sense of unhindered movement and soaring exploration in a gorgeous world.

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 25.8%, Exploration 22.7%, Atmospheric 15.6%, Adventure 13.7%, Story Rich 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It channels the same serene, nature-focused exploration and connection to wildlife present in Valley.

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 21.1%, Great Soundtrack 18.3%, First-Person 17%, Exploration 13.7%, Adventure 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a peaceful, beautifully crafted open world dedicated to immersive exploration and discovery.

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 21.3%, Action 19.2%, Atmospheric 15.3%, Adventure 15%, 3D Platformer 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: It shares a deep thematic connection to nature and a magical ecosystem that responds to your presence.

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 16.4%, Walking Simulator 15.6%, Exploration 15.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a relaxed, atmospheric exploration experience focused on uncovering a forgotten world.

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: Great Soundtrack 36.1%, Exploration 17.6%, Atmospheric 14.4%, Adventure 9.9%, Open World 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the serene, fluid movement and environmental harmony that defines Valley's exploration phases.

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 17%, First-Person 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Walking Simulator 11%, Exploration 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a cold, atmospheric first-person mystery adventure set within an intriguing isolated zone.

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 28.8%, Exploration 20.5%, Adventure 16.7%, Atmospheric 16.2%, Indie 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Both games excel at making movement feel deeply therapeutic and directly tied to revitalizing nature.

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 23.3%, 3D Platformer 19%, Exploration 16.7%, Adventure 13.4%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It matches the scale and adventurous spirit of tackling colossal challenges in a wintry wilderness.

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: Great Soundtrack 16.6%, First-Person 16.3%, Walking Simulator 15.6%, Exploration 15.3%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It utilizes a first-person perspective to investigate decaying infrastructure and environmental puzzles.

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 25.9%, Great Soundtrack 25.1%, First-Person 8.6%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Open World 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors Valley's first-person storytelling style, unfolding a mystery step-by-step through a detailed environment.

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 30.9%, Sci-fi 19.2%, Action 14.3%, Indie 10.9%, Platformer 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the sci-fi adventure tone and a desperate quest tied to life, death, and resurrection.

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 24.5%, Great Soundtrack 22.8%, First-Person 18.4%, Adventure 15.7%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a short, story-driven atmospheric excursion reminiscent of Valley's narrative pacing.

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 35.7%, Open World 14.4%, First-Person 11.8%, Exploration 9.8%, 3D Platformer 9%

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 15.7%, Sci-fi 14.3%, Adventure 14.3%, Open World 11.2%, Exploration 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It presents an intriguing sci-fi mystery experienced entirely through a narrative-driven first-person perspective.

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 18.6%, Exploration 16.7%, Adventure 14.3%, First-Person 14%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: It explores surreal, atmospheric first-person environments focused on wandering and 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 20.1%, First-Person 16.9%, Walking Simulator 16.6%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Adventure 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Both games feature abstract, awe-inspiring architectural exploration from a first-person perspective.

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 27.7%, Open World 25.2%, Adventure 11.6%, Exploration 8.4%, Story Rich 5.9%

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 36.4%, 3D Platformer 14.2%, First-Person 12.6%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Atmospheric 8.7%

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%, Walking Simulator 16.7%, Open World 15.6%, Exploration 14.3%, Atmospheric 10%

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

Why similar: Parkour 37.7%, Great Soundtrack 16.2%, First-Person 12%, 3D Platformer 11.1%, Adventure 6.9%

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 24.7%, Great Soundtrack 16%, Adventure 13.8%, First-Person 8.9%, 3D Platformer 8.4%

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 31.4%, Adventure 26.2%, Exploration 17.1%, Indie 10.6%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the quiet, narrative-focused exploration found in atmospheric indie titles.

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 47.3%, First-Person 13.1%, 3D Platformer 12.8%, Adventure 7.1%, Atmospheric 5.6%

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 22.4%, First-Person 15%, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Exploration 10.5%, 3D Platformer 10.3%

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 21.1%, Adventure 19.5%, Open World 19%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, First-Person 9.3%

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 21.9%, First-Person 16.6%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Exploration 14.2%, Atmospheric 11.9%

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

Why similar: Open World 20.7%, Adventure 20.2%, Action 16.6%, Platformer 14.6%, Indie 11.3%

Kidnapped for no clear reason to a dazzling yet mysterious island on the Mediterranean Sea, a young girl has to find a way to escape. Armed with only her wits, agility, and the will to stay alive, she must make her getaway or Die Young.

Why similar: Parkour 31.6%, Open World 14.7%, First-Person 11.6%, Exploration 7.3%, 3D Platformer 6.9%

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: Great Soundtrack 26.3%, Walking Simulator 25.4%, First-Person 13.2%, Adventure 12.5%, Exploration 10%

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 22.6%, Adventure 16.4%, Exploration 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Action 8.2%

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 19.9%, First-Person 15.3%, Exploration 12%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Atmospheric 11.1%

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 24.8%, Walking Simulator 17.8%, First-Person 16.6%, Exploration 12.6%, Atmospheric 10.5%

A surreal first person walking sim about the end of humanity. Explore magnificent sky-bound ruins, and learn why they were built.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.9%, First-Person 18.5%, Adventure 13.5%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.5%, Adventure 14.2%, Action 12.1%, Platformer 10.4%, Exploration 8.9%

Explore a fully interconnected 3D world where every new ability dramatically expands your freedom. A true non-linear Metroidvania with breathtaking movement, atmospheric sci-fi beauty, and deep environmental storytelling.

Why similar: Parkour 46.5%, 3D Platformer 14.7%, Exploration 14.4%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Adventure 7.1%

PLANET ALPHA, a beautiful alien world filled with mystery and danger. Pursued by relentless enemies, you must harness the power of night and day as you struggle to survive.

Why similar: Open World 17.5%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Exploration 14.8%, Adventure 14.5%, Atmospheric 12.5%

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

Why similar: Parkour 37.2%, Open World 16.4%, Exploration 12%, First-Person 10.2%, Adventure 9.7%

Seasons After Fall is a 2D platform-puzzler game that will let you dive into a captivating universe and explore a land governed by magic and nature.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 44.1%, Adventure 20.6%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Platformer 9.9%, Indie 8.3%

Get lost beneath the fog in The Wild Eternal, a reflective first-person exploration game. Embark on a meditative journey to heal the scars of your past. Can you escape the cycle of reincarnation?

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 20.7%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, First-Person 14.2%, Adventure 12.2%, Exploration 11.1%

Aefen Fall is a first-person parkour fantasy game. Run, jump and use your alchemical powers in a DieselPunk world to reach your goal as quickly as possible. Your abilities, your freedom.

Why similar: Parkour 56.6%, First-Person 17.6%, Action 7.8%, Atmospheric 5.9%, Magic 3.9%

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 29.2%, Sci-fi 22.6%, Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Adventure 11.2%, Atmospheric 8%

A strange signal... an alien craft... an interplanetary, gravity-defying journey through space and time.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.1%, Exploration 18.6%, 3D Platformer 15.7%, Atmospheric 13.7%, Sci-fi 13.4%

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.9%, Great Soundtrack 17.8%, First-Person 15.1%, Exploration 11.3%, Atmospheric 11.1%

Grapple, clamber and fall thousands of meters down into a dark and ancient place in this first-person horror climbing game. You are being hunted.

Why similar: Parkour 40.1%, First-Person 12.2%, 3D Platformer 9.5%, Atmospheric 8%, Exploration 7.8%

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 42.9%, Adventure 12.5%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Exploration 10.6%, Action 6.2%