- #1 Tchia
97% matchVery Positive88% of 854 reviews2024
Dev: AwacebPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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: 3D Platformer 29.6%, Platformer 17.1%, Third Person 14.1%, Colorful 11.2%, Adventure 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features physics-based traversal and tropical exploration that mirrors the freedom found in Wavetale.
- #2 Jusant
96% matchVery Positive93% of 6,592 reviews2023
Dev: DON'T NOD
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Enjoy meditative vibes in Jusant, an action-puzzle climbing game. Scale an immeasurably tall tower and ascend to new heights alongside your watery companion. Master your climbing tools, find your way up through diverse biomes, and piece together the tower’s past.
Why similar: Cinematic 25%, Nature 17%, Platformer 16%, Third Person 11.7%, Colorful 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on vertical exploration and atmospheric discovery in a world reclaimed by nature.
- #3 Submerged: Hidden Depths
96% matchVery Positive90% of 834 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: Nature 22.7%, Relaxing 14.1%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Colorful 12.4%, 3D 12%
Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the submerged city exploration and relaxing pace of the seed game.
- #4 Solar Ash
95% matchVery Positive90% of 1,436 reviews2022
Dev: Heart MachinePub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 27.8%, Platformer 18.9%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, Third Person 9.9%, Adventure 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers high-speed, fluid movement across stylized environments that feels like a more intense version of surfing.
- #5 Sable
94% matchVery Positive86% of 6,278 reviews2021
Dev: ShedworksPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: 3D Platformer 27.7%, Platformer 18.3%, Stylized 13.4%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Atmospheric 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a massive, stylized open world centered on exploration and a unique sense of personal freedom.
- #6 AER Memories of Old
94% matchVery Positive86% of 7,667 reviews2017
Dev: Forgotten KeyPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Adventure 17.8%, Relaxing 15.1%, Third Person 12.6%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Nature 12%
Why You'll Like It: Centers on flight-based exploration through a beautiful, fragmented world, emphasizing a relaxing and stylized experience.
- #7 The Gunk
93% matchVery Positive86% of 5,688 reviews2022
Dev: Image & Form GamesPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Gunk is an action-adventure game in which you play as Rani, part of our duo of gritty space haulers. As they’re struggling to bring in funds, they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. They came in search of valuable resources, and it looks like they’ve hit the jackpot…
Why similar: 3D Platformer 26%, Action-Adventure 15.8%, Third Person 12.4%, Colorful 8.3%, Female Protagonist 8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines action-adventure gameplay with platforming and a mission to restore a vibrant world.
- #8 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
92% matchVery Positive92% of 17,168 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 21.8%, Cinematic 17.9%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Nature 9.7%, Third Person 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game with a highly polished, stylized aesthetic and engaging platforming elements.
- #9 RiME
91% matchVery Positive90% of 5,170 reviews2017
Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Grey Box
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: 3D Platformer 25.5%, Adventure 18.5%, Atmospheric 16.5%, Colorful 13.4%, Relaxing 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful puzzle-platformer that captures a similar emotional and artistic tone to Wavetale.
- #10 Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara
91% matchVery Positive92% of 434 reviews2023
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Join Koa and Napopo on a 3D platformer adventure through the islands of Mara! Outwit traps, explore the ocean, maneuver dangerous environments, and have fun in 8 wild worlds on their quest to recover stolen pirate loot.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 23.4%, Pirates 21.1% ★, Platformer 14.4%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Colorful 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A cute 3D platformer that focuses on exploration and lighthearted adventure.
- #11 Tinykin
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,149 reviews2022
Dev: SplashteamPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 27.9%, Cartoony 17.7%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Platformer 13.6%, Third Person 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant 3D platformer that emphasizes exploration and creative movement in a stylized world.
- #12 Sephonie
89% matchVery Positive89% of 304 reviews2022
Dev: Melos Han-TaniPub: Analgesic Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
In this 3D, story-driven platforming adventure, explore an uninhabited island's massive cave network. Learn about the heroes' psyches as you explore lush caverns, subterranean oceans, and surreal cityscapes, all while meeting surprising creatures! By Anodyne & Angeline Era's devs!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 29.2%, Nature 18.4%, Platformer 14.3%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Atmospheric 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that blends nature-themed exploration with a deep, atmospheric narrative.
- #13 LOST EMBER
89% matchVery Positive88% of 5,172 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 23.6%, Third Person 17.2%, Stylized 15.2%, Relaxing 11.5%, Atmospheric 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and atmospheric storytelling through the perspective of various animals.
- #14 Blue Fire
88% matchVery Positive81% of 3,056 reviews2021
Dev: Robi StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.2%, Platformer 18.9%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Third Person 10%, Stylized 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers challenging 3D platforming set in a surreal, stylized world that rewards precise movement.
- #15 SCARF
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 329 reviews2021
Dev: Uprising StudiosPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Scarf is an atmospheric and emotional journey about what it means to be a hero. An adventure game mixing puzzles and 3D platforms. Explore beautifully crafted worlds and discover your true destiny with the help of a dragon-shaped scarf.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.7%, Platformer 17.7%, Third Person 12.6%, Adventure 9.2%, Colorful 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer centered on exploration and a unique, stylized visual identity.
- #16 A Hat in Time
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 53,075 reviews2017
Dev: Gears for Breakfast
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 45.7%, Platformer 18.1%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Third Person 9.4%, Adventure 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic 3D platformer that captures the colorful, fun, and expressive spirit of the genre.
- #17 Sea of Solitude
86% matchVery Positive83% of 2,082 reviews2020
Dev: Jo-Mei GamesPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
When humans get too lonely, they turn into monsters… Set sail across a beautiful and evolving world of darkness and light, and discover what it means to be human.
Why similar: Platformer 33.9%, 3D Platformer 19.7%, Adventure 17.6%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Stylized 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: An emotional adventure game that utilizes platforming to explore a dark, metaphorical world.
- #18 New Super Lucky's Tale
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 875 reviews2020
Dev: Playful Corp.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Jump, burrow, and tail swipe your way to victory in this love letter to classic 3D platformers!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.2%, Platformer 16.7%, Cartoony 15.2%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Third Person 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A charming 3D platformer that focuses on colorful worlds and accessible, fun gameplay.
- #19 Jivana
84% matchVery Positive91% of 698 reviews2022
Dev: Team JivanaPub: Rubika Supinfogame
Windows
Jivana is a story-driven adventure game. Embody Aelis, a water priestess who uses her powers to open the path for her community, forced to flee after the appearance of a huge cataclysm. Explore the enchanting landscapes of Jivana, use your ability to manipulate water and lead your people to safety.
Why similar: Cinematic 18.4%, Platformer 16.4%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Third Person 10%, Stylized 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: An adventure game that emphasizes emotional storytelling and exploration.
- #20 A Juggler's Tale
84% matchVery Positive92% of 2,189 reviews2021
Dev: kaleidoscubePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached?
Why similar: Cinematic 31.5%, Platformer 28.3%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Adventure 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven puzzle-platformer with a strong atmospheric and fairy-tale aesthetic.
- #21 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,995 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 25.3%, Cartoony 17.9%, Action-Adventure 17%, Female Protagonist 11%, 3D 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, nature-focused adventure that captures the wholesome exploration aspect of Wavetale.
- #22 Psychonauts 2
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,113 reviews2021
Dev: Double Fine ProductionsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.1 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.5%, Platformer 15.8%, Cartoony 14.4%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Third Person 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features incredibly creative 3D platforming and a distinct, stylized art direction.
- #23 Herdling
80% matchVery Positive95% of 897 reviews2025
Dev: OkomotivePub: Panic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.
Why similar: Cinematic 18.2%, 3D Platformer 15.5%, Nature 11.7%, Stylized 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure game that focuses on exploration and emotional connection to the environment.
- #24 Aspire: Ina's Tale
82% matchVery Positive83% of 427 reviews2021
Dev: Wondernaut StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.
Why similar: Platformer 30.6%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Atmospheric 13.7%, Colorful 13.1%, Adventure 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal puzzle-platformer that relies on atmospheric storytelling and distinct visual design.
- #25 Call of the Sea
81% matchVery Positive88% of 6,069 reviews2020
Dev: Out of the Blue GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.4%, Adventure 22.6%, Colorful 17.9%, Atmospheric 16.5%, 3D 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-adventure that excels at world-building and environmental storytelling.
- #26 Frogun
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 629 reviews2022
Dev: MolegatoPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Join Renata as she adventures across a world of mystical ruins with the titular FROGUN! Frogun is an old-school platformer with the soul of the PS1/N64 era, in which your frog-shaped grappling hook is a your best friend!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 29.1%, Platformer 18.4%, Cartoony 13.7%, Third Person 11.2%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cute 3D platformer that introduces a unique grappling mechanic for traversal.
- #27 Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy
79% matchVery Positive94% of 21,749 reviews2019
Dev: Toys for BobPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD, Spyro is back in the Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy! Rekindle the fire with remastered versions of the original three games, Spyro™ the Dragon, Spyro™ 2: Ripto's Rage! and Spyro™: Year of the Dragon.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 41.4%, Platformer 17.2%, Cartoony 12.4%, Adventure 9.7%, Colorful 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic 3D platforming experience that emphasizes exploration and gliding through vibrant levels.
- #28 Demon Tides
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 784 reviews2026
Dev: Fabraz
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Race across open oceans and uncover a kingdom’s dark secrets. Expressively platform your way across dozens of locales, upgrading your gear and modifying your move-set every step of the way!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.5%, Platformer 16.6%, Stylized 10.4%, Third Person 10.1%, Colorful 8.5%
- #29 Grow Home
79% matchVery Positive92% of 5,587 reviews2015
Dev: Reflections, a Ubisoft StudioPub: Infogrames
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: 3D Platformer 49.7%, Adventure 15.1%, Platformer 12.6%, Third Person 11.2%, Relaxing 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Uses unique, physics-based movement mechanics that make traversal the core of the experience.
- #30 Sackboy™: A Big Adventure
78% matchVery Positive84% of 4,294 reviews2022
Dev: Sumo DigitalPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
PERFECTLY CRAFTED FOR PC. PlayStation® icon Sackboy bursts into action on PC in a huge 3D multiplayer platforming adventure. An epic journey stuffed with platforming challenges. Deeply immersive controls. Collaborative, chaotic and joyful multiplayer fun.
Why similar: Platformer 34.9%, 3D Platformer 32%, Adventure 18.7%, 3D 11.5%, Colorful 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: A creative 3D platformer with a distinct visual style and emphasis on fun, tactile movement.
- #31 NAIAD
76% matchVery Positive94% of 649 reviews2024
Dev: HiWarp
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Immerse yourself in a relaxing, minimalist and colorful adventure. Flow with Naiad across a mysterious river and interact with its fauna and flora to discover little secrets. Enjoy a wholesome experience with an original and dreamy visual style.
Why similar: Nature 29.4%, Colorful 17.1%, Adventure 16.9%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Relaxing 12.4%
- #32 Sword of the Sea
75% matchVery Positive89% of 1,565 reviews2025
Dev: Giant Squid
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Surf across magnificent waves of sand and glistening waters on an epic quest to restore a lost ocean. From the visionary artist behind ABZÛ, The Pathless, and Journey, Sword of the Sea is an atmospheric surfing adventure with fast movement inspired by classic skateboarding and snowboarding games.
Why similar: Cinematic 19.7%, Nature 14.5%, Stylized 13.3%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Atmospheric 8.7%
- #33 Dying Sun
77% matchVery Positive82% of 90 reviews2025
Dev: Scorching SandsPub: IIM Digital School
Windows
Dying Sun is a cozy surfing game in which you play as Hurabi, a young nomad on a solar-powered sailboard, searching for the mysterious causes of the extinction of an ancient, highly advanced civilisation. On her journey, she travels through grandiose landscapes where nature and technology meet.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 23.2%, Cinematic 19.7%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Stylized 10.7%, Atmospheric 6.7%
- #34 Weaving Tides
78% matchVery Positive84% of 137 reviews2021
Dev: Follow the Feathers
Windows · Mac
Dive into a magical woven world on the back of your own carpet dragon! Explore the textile landscape, solve puzzles, challenge quirky creatures and unravel the great mysteries of a long forgotten past in Weaving Tides!
Why similar: Platformer 32%, Colorful 19.3%, Relaxing 18.1%, Adventure 13.3%, Atmospheric 11%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer with a unique movement mechanic and a colorful, textile-inspired world.
- #35 Submerged
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,829 reviews2015
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Nature 25.1%, Third Person 18.2%, Relaxing 13%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Colorful 12%
- #36 Islets
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,293 reviews2022
Dev: Kyle ThompsonPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.
Why similar: Platformer 29.6%, Nature 18.6%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Adventure 11.3%
- #37 Sail Forth
74% matchVery Positive92% of 636 reviews2022
Dev: Festive VectorPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Sail a fleet of customizable ships across an ocean whose ancient depths have swallowed the key to the mysterious past. Befriend fishfolk to expand your boat crews, take up arms against petulant pirates, and chart a course across an expansive watery world. Will you answer the call of High Adventure?
Why similar: Pirates 29.7% ★, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Third Person 10.5%, Stylized 10.1%, Colorful 8%
- #38 FAR: Changing Tides
73% matchVery Positive92% of 5,477 reviews2022
Dev: OkomotivePub: Frontier Foundry
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
An atmospheric vehicle adventure that follows the emotional journey of a boy and his ship as he embarks on a voyage to find a new home.
Why similar: Platformer 26.1%, Action-Adventure 24.5%, Stylized 15.7%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Adventure 9.7%
- #39 Creatures of Ava
72% matchVery Positive87% of 501 reviews2024
Dev: Inverge StudiosPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Let your empathy guide you as you play an exciting action-adventure, creature-saver game. Understand and tame the creatures of Ava and let them lead you through a variety of ecosystems – all in the hopes of saving the planet from a life-consuming infection.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 27.3%, Cartoony 23.2%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Colorful 12.9%, Adventure 10.5%
- #40 Even the Ocean
75% matchVery Positive86% of 281 reviews2016
Dev: Melos Han-TaniPub: Analgesic Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A story-rich 2D platformer where you'll delve into dangerous power plants and massive creatures, while uncovering the truth of your world. Explore towns and cities, and help a world thrown out of balance!
Why similar: Nature 28.2%, Platformer 19.5%, Colorful 13%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Adventure 11.2%
- #41 Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree
71% matchVery Positive98% of 93 reviews2025
Dev: Starvania StudioPub: Soft Source
Windows
Discover a once-thriving ocean, now tainted by enigmatic dark entities. Your quest: decipher the mystery and rekindle the ocean's radiant light.
Why similar: Atmospheric 30.2%, Adventure 29.2%, Colorful 17.5%, Linear 10.4%, Story Rich 9.7%
- #42 Curyeux
70% matchVery Positive96% of 115 reviews2025
Dev: Campus ADN 2024-2025Pub: Campus ADN
Windows
Dive into the mind of Lucienne, a tormented painter. Leap through emotional memories, solve puzzles where shapes deceive and emotion leads the way. A dreamlike platformer where each painting brings you one step closer to yourself.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 27.3%, Third Person 14.5%, Stylized 12.5%, Platformer 12.1%, Colorful 9.4%
- #43 Loddlenaut
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,779 reviews2023
Dev: Moon LagoonPub: Secret Mode
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.9 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: Relaxing 25.7%, Colorful 24.4%, 3D 18%, Adventure 17%, Atmospheric 13.7%
- #44 Neva
68% matchVery Positive94% of 9,904 reviews2024
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.
Why similar: Platformer 29.3%, Nature 16.3%, Adventure 15.1%, Atmospheric 12%, Colorful 10.1%
- #45 Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles
73% matchVery Positive90% of 104 reviews2020
Dev: Luminawesome Games Ltd.Pub: Wired Productions
Windows
Meet Lumote, the squishiest bioluminescent creature, in this beautiful 3D puzzle platformer. Take control of the world’s inhabitants on a quest into the Great Depths to seize control from the Mastermote.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 32%, Platformer 19.4%, Third Person 13.1%, Adventure 9.6%, Atmospheric 8.1%
- #46 FAR: Lone Sails
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 25,812 reviews2018
Dev: Okomotive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?
Why similar: Cinematic 25.8%, Platformer 18.1%, Nature 16.9%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Atmospheric 11.4%
- #47 Zefyr: Prologue
70% matchVery Positive93% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: Oneiric Worlds
Windows
1st chapter of "Zefyr: A Thief's Melody". In a colorful archipelago, play as a young thief studying at the Guild. Investigate kidnappings, steer clear of roaming pirates or fight them. Sail the ocean on a cute turtle and climb on every island. Cure sick animals and reveal the truth.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 19.7%, Pirates 19.1% ★, Nature 14%, Third Person 8%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #48 Minute of Islands
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 958 reviews2021
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Explore strange and wonderful islands and dark labyrinths below in this narrative puzzle platformer. Guide young mechanic Mo on her quest to repair a world on the brink of collapse. The powerful Omni Switch at your disposal may not be enough to fix the damage that hides beneath the surface...
Why similar: Platformer 26.5%, Cartoony 20.3%, Action-Adventure 18.3%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Adventure 9.9%
- #49 Koral
72% matchVery Positive82% of 397 reviews2019
Dev: Carlos Coronado
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Koral, a love letter to the ocean. Dive into the beautiful underwater world as a sea current. Solve puzzles to bring back to life coral reefs and spread the beauty of the oceans in different sea ecosystems.
Why similar: Colorful 27.3%, Relaxing 26.5%, Atmospheric 21.9%, Adventure 19%, Story Rich 4.6%
- #50 The Last Shores
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 75 reviews2025
Dev: Black Frog Studio
Windows
🌿 The Last Shores is a chill solar-punk adventure. Clean, explore, and uncover the secrets of a forgotten island while restoring its lost harmony. 🏝️✨
Why similar: Action-Adventure 21.4%, Third Person 17.4%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, 3D 10.6%, Stylized 10.1%
- #51 Lil Gator Game
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,948 reviews2022
Dev: MegaWobblePub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 31%, Relaxing 16.7%, Colorful 15.1%, Third Person 11.2%, Action-Adventure 9.9%
- #52 Onde
69% matchVery Positive91% of 324 reviews2022
Dev: LancePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Catch a wave in this smooth sound-surfing platformer: Let ethereal tunes carry you fluidly through serene abstract landscapes, tune into soothing sound spheres and revel in a meditative journey of life.
Why similar: Platformer 23.9%, Atmospheric 17.4%, Stylized 13.7%, Nature 13.6%, Colorful 11.3%
- #53 Cloudy Valley
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 66 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 29.5%, Relaxing 16.8%, Adventure 16.7%, Colorful 13%, Third Person 11.4%
- #54 Monument Valley 3
65% matchVery Positive93% of 2,012 reviews2025
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 42.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Set sail for a world-changing adventure as you guide Noor in their quest through a series of mind-bending illusions and atmospheric puzzles. Can you unlock the secrets of the mysterious world – and the meaning behind the Sacred Light?
Why similar: 3D Platformer 30.1%, Colorful 12.9%, Third Person 12%, Relaxing 11.8%, Atmospheric 9.8%
- #55 The Pathless
68% matchVery Positive91% of 2,086 reviews2021
Dev: Giant SquidPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 24.1%, Nature 15.1%, Action-Adventure 11%, Stylized 10.6%, Third Person 8.7%
- #56 Runa & the Chaikurú Legacy
67% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: Fanny Pack StudiosPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows · Linux
A fantasy world like no other! Help Runa uncover the mysteries buried deep in the ruins of the ancient Chaikuru civilization, in a classic and epic 3D adventure platformer.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.9%, Platformer 17.2%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, 3D 8.7%
- #57 Dordogne
66% matchVery Positive92% of 1,531 reviews2023
Dev: UN JE NE SAIS QUOIPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Immerse yourself in a unique narrative experience and explore the thousand summer colors of Dordogne as you revisit your childhood to uncover lost family secrets in this touching formative journey.
Why similar: Nature 23.2%, Stylized 14.8%, Relaxing 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Colorful 11%
- #58 Under The Island
64% matchVery Positive93% of 459 reviews2026
Dev: Slime King GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.
Why similar: Nature 53.2%, Female Protagonist 28.1%, Adventure 16.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #59 Rising Islands
71% matchMixed60% of 113 reviews2016
Dev: Lone Hero Studios
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Rising Islands is an adventure game where you’ll have to combine fast-paced action with quick thinking. Jump, shift, grind, dash and wallrun through a fantastic world that is fraying at the edges. New challenges await around every corner.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 32.6%, Platformer 26.9%, Adventure 15.5%, Colorful 12.8%, Female Protagonist 10.3%