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Games Like Wakamarina Valley, New Zealand

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Exploration, Atmospheric, Relaxing, Casual.

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A short exploration/photography experience set in the idyllic forested landscape of the Wakamarina Valley, located near Queen Charlotte Sound on New Zealand's South Island. Playable in both VR and Desktop modes.

Reviews: Very Positive — 81% — of 106 reviews
Released: 2020-05-11
Developer: Matt Newell
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Platforms: Windows

Overview

Wakamarina Valley, New Zealand is a serene, photorealistic exploration experience that prioritizes quiet observation and immersion in natural landscapes. These recommendations focus on titles that emphasize high-fidelity environments, photography, and meditative traversal, perfect for those looking to escape into digital nature.

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    97% matchVery Positive92% of 1,626 reviews2025
    Dev: Matt NewellPub: Annapurna Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    A tranquil exploration and photography experience set across a vast selection of faithfully detailed landscapes.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.8%, VR 19%, Nature 18.5%, Realistic 13.3%, Exploration 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This title shares the exact focus on high-fidelity nature photography and meditative exploration found in the seed game.

  2. #2 BRINK Traveler
    96% matchVery Positive88% of 190 reviews2021
    Dev: BRINK XR
    Windows

    Experience some of the world's most breathtaking natural wonders as fully 3D immersive environments! Feel like you're really there as BRINK Traveler brings these iconic destinations to you today! 🌄

    Why similar: VR 24.1%, Nature 22%, Realistic 17.6%, Exploration 9.1%, Walking Simulator 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers photorealistic, real-world locations in VR that mirror the immersive nature-focused experience of the seed game.

  3. #3 Kayak VR: Mirage
    93% matchVery Positive82% of 1,035 reviews2022
    Dev: Better Than Life
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 1.1 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Kayak VR: Mirage is a jaw-dropping and exhilarating journey through beautiful locations, made for Virtual Reality. Maneuver our fully physically accurate kayak around checkpoints and crown yourself the fastest, or take it easy and use the free roam mode and enjoy the scenery.

    Why similar: VR 41.8%, Realistic 19.8%, Nature 19.3%, Simulation 8.3%, Exploration 5.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This game features stunning, realistic water environments and a focus on immersive, meditative traversal.

  4. #4 Nature Treks VR
    94% matchVery Positive83% of 293 reviews2017
    Dev: John CarlinePub: GreenerGames
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 48 min≥1hr: 26%

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    Why similar: VR 38.4%, Nature 33.5%, Simulation 21.4%, Indie 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: It provides a dedicated, relaxing virtual environment focused entirely on nature and ambient exploration.

  5. #5 DeepStates [VR]
    92% matchVery Positive88% of 92 reviews2021
    Dev: Marc ZimmermannPub: EpicScapes
    Windows

    DeepStates [VR] - Experiences designed to calm your mind and drift away. Wind down in compelling natural sceneries with dense atmospheres. Please note: Development for DeepStates is discontinued.

    Why similar: VR 25.6%, Nature 22.9%, Walking Simulator 17.5%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Realistic 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: It is an ambient, nature-focused experience designed specifically for deep relaxation and immersion.

  6. #6 Wander
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 100%

    Why You'll Like It: Utilizing Google Earth data, this allows for the ultimate realistic exploration of global landscapes in VR.

  7. #7 Eastshade
    90% matchVery Positive89% of 5,408 reviews2019
    Dev: Eastshade Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 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 32.8%, Realistic 26%, Exploration 17.2%, Atmospheric 13.8%, Adventure 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This game centers on a painter exploring a beautiful, natural world, mirroring the photography-focused gameplay of the seed.

  8. #8 Shape of the World
    91% matchMostly Positive78% of 412 reviews2018
    Dev: Hollow Tree GamesPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    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: Nature 34.3%, Walking Simulator 26.3%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Exploration 10%, Casual 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: While more surreal, it shares the core focus on peaceful, nature-based exploration and atmospheric discovery.

  9. #9 A Short Hike
    87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,017 reviews2019
    Dev: adamgryu
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 30.5%, Exploration 26.2%, Walking Simulator 19.2%, Adventure 9.1%, Indie 6%

    Why You'll Like It: It captures the joy of nature-focused exploration and casual traversal in a beautiful, stylized setting.

  10. #10 Pluviophile
    88% matchVery Positive89% of 319 reviews2020
    Dev: Tonguç Bodur
    Windows

    Pluviophile is a very short experience about the mood of rain in the woods.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 39%, Nature 15.2%, Exploration 13.3%, Realistic 11.1%, Atmospheric 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This is a short, atmospheric walking simulator that focuses on the relaxing experience of being in nature.

  11. #11 Drizzlepath
    89% matchMixed53% of 621 reviews2015
    Dev: Tonguç Bodur
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    In Drizzlepath you are set on a journey to the top of the Mountain of Fire. It aims to be an atmospheric, relaxed and enigmatic experience. Downloadable soundtrack included.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 35.1%, Realistic 19.3%, Exploration 13.7%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Casual 6.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It is a meditative, nature-focused walking simulator that shares the seed game's emphasis on quiet atmosphere.

  12. #12 The Alpine Express
    86% matchVery Positive89% of 83 reviews2023
    Dev: NeoLee
    Windows

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    Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.5%, Realistic 15.8%, Nature 15.1%, Exploration 11.3%, Simulation 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This simulation-focused title offers scenic, relaxing travel through beautiful, natural landscapes.

  13. #13 EVEREST VR™
    89% matchMixed52% of 323 reviews2016
    Dev: Sólfar Studios
    Windows

    Experience what it feels like to climb Mount Everest through a sequence of immersive first person locations as you strive to reach the top of the world. Incomparable visual fidelity combined with player agency in a VR journey that feels both real and emotionally stunning.

    Why similar: VR 61.1%, Simulation 21.2%, Atmospheric 14%, Indie 3.8%

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  14. #14 7Groves
    86% matchMixed67% of 59 reviews2024
    Dev: RainySundayAfternoon
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Nature 33.9%, Walking Simulator 18.6%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Exploration 14.3%, Adventure 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It focuses on atmospheric, casual exploration within a natural setting, similar to the seed game's vibe.

  15. #15 Beyond Blue
    85% matchVery Positive88% of 1,474 reviews2020
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    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 28.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%

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    Windows

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    Why You'll Like It: It provides a realistic, atmospheric walking experience that captures the quiet beauty of its setting.

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    Why You'll Like It: It features a deeply atmospheric, nature-based setting that encourages slow-paced exploration and observation.

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    Dev: Pablo Picazo
    Windows

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    Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on a peaceful, nature-centric journey that mirrors the relaxing tone of the seed game.

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    Dev: Indiecode Games
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 18%

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    Why similar: VR 59%, Simulation 41%

    Why You'll Like It: It is a straightforward, casual VR walking experience designed to provide a relaxing, nature-filled escape.

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    83% matchMixed68% of 72 reviews2017
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    Windows

    Explore one of nature's greatest wonders from the comfort of your home with the Grand Canyon VR Experience for HTC VIVE and Oculus Rift! Transport yourself on an epic journey into the heart of nature through the magic of Virtual Reality completely immersed in a fully dynamic and interactive beauty never before seen in VR.

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    Why You'll Like It: It provides a realistic, immersive look at a famous natural landmark, perfect for fans of location-based VR.

  22. #22 Seedlings
    79% matchVery Positive98% of 85 reviews2023
    Dev: Bardsley Creative
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Nature 35.6%, Realistic 23.8%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Exploration 9.1%, Adventure 5.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This title combines nature-focused exploration with a relaxing, atmospheric presentation.

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    Windows

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    Why You'll Like It: It provides a casual, immersive exploration experience in a specific, atmospheric location.

  24. #24 bridg
    81% matchMixed58% of 76 reviews2021
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    Windows

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    Why You'll Like It: This is a casual, atmospheric walking simulator that emphasizes nature and quiet, slow-paced movement.

  25. #25 Loverowind
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    Windows

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    Why You'll Like It: It is a short, casual exploration game that focuses on the peaceful enjoyment of a natural environment.

  26. #26 Mountain
    77% matchVery Positive88% of 16,291 reviews2014
    Dev: David OReilly
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 103.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    Why similar: Simulation 40.2%, Nature 20.8%, Casual 18.9%, Indie 12.7%, Singleplayer 7.5%

  27. #27 Chionophile
    78% matchVery Positive86% of 209 reviews2020
    Dev: Tonguç Bodur
    Windows

    Chionophile is a very short experience about the mood of winter in the woods.

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  28. #28 Mighty Forest
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    Why You'll Like It: It offers an open-world, nature-focused exploration experience that aligns with the seed game's themes.

  29. #29 Owl Watch
    76% matchVery Positive81% of 135 reviews2018
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    Windows

    OWL WATCH is a short atmospheric adventure game where you travel around in different biomes. Awaken from your slumber as you venture out to seek ancient technology to aid you in a time of darkness.

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  30. #30 Paperbark
    75% matchVery Positive89% of 354 reviews2018
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    74% matchVery Positive86% of 276 reviews2019
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    Windows
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    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 19%

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    72% matchVery Positive91% of 6,690 reviews2016
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    73% matchVery Positive93% of 100 reviews2022
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    70% matchVery Positive95% of 181 reviews2025
    Dev: Matajuegos
    Windows

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    71% matchVery Positive97% of 120 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    76% matchMixed50% of 60 reviews2014
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    Windows

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    75% matchMostly Negative40% of 59 reviews2020
    Dev: Hede
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    71% matchVery Positive94% of 4,114 reviews2016
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    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 38%

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    73% matchMixed63% of 2,286 reviews2015
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    69% matchVery Positive86% of 69 reviews2021
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    67% matchVery Positive93% of 100 reviews2023
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    67% matchMostly Positive79% of 389 reviews2021
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    64% matchVery Positive93% of 2,024 reviews2023
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