- #1 Way of the Hunter
97% matchVery Positive80% of 11,260 reviews2022
Dev: Nine Rocks GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Become the new owner of a hunting lodge nestled among gorgeous habitats and rich animal populations. Explore vast open world environments and hunt with a premium selection of firearms. Enjoy the perfect hunt on your own or with friends in co-op.
Why similar: Hunting 39.6% ★, FPS 11.3%, Shooter 9.7%, Realistic 7.1%, Adventure 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: This is the direct predecessor and offers the most similar gameplay loop, ballistics, and immersive wilderness experience.
- #2 theHunter: Call of the Wild™
96% matchVery Positive89% of 202,051 reviews2017
Dev: Expansive WorldsPub: Avalanche Studios
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 41.2 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: Hunting 45.7% ★, FPS 8.6%, Multiplayer 7%, Immersive Sim 6.1%, Shooter 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard for hunting simulations, offering vast open worlds and deep tracking mechanics.
- #3 Hunting Simulator 2
96% matchMixed69% of 1,054 reviews2020
Dev: Nacon Studio GhentPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
With your hunting dog by your side, explore the Texan desert and forests of Colorado and Europe as you track down 33 animal species. Choose your gear from over 160 official weapons, accessories and clothing items (including Browning, Winchester and Bushnell).
Why similar: Hunting 34.1% ★, Dogs 17.8% ★, FPS 8.9%, Simulation 7%, Realistic 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on realistic gear, weapon handling, and tracking animals across diverse biomes.
- #4 Call of the Wild: The Angler™
95% matchMixed64% of 7,590 reviews2022
Dev: Expansive WorldsPub: Avalanche Studios
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 38.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The Angler is an open world fishing game that can be played solo or with friends. Discover and catch a wide variety of unique fish species, from common to rare, on your journey to become a master angler.
Why similar: Hunting 39.8% ★, Immersive Sim 11.4%, Simulation 10.3%, Realistic 8.9%, Multiplayer 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team as theHunter, this game offers a similarly relaxing and high-fidelity nature simulation experience.
- #5 WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 13,241 reviews2025
Dev: eduweb
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Live the life of a wild wolf in a realistic ecological simulation set in Yellowstone National Park.
Why similar: Hunting 45.9% ★, Immersive Sim 11.8%, Simulation 9.9%, Online Co-Op 7.5%, Realistic 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, scientifically accurate animal life simulation that captures the essence of nature and survival.
- #6 Open Country
94% matchMostly Negative37% of 405 reviews2021
Dev: FUN LabsPub: 505 Games
Windows
Ok Scout, it's time to show us what you’re made of-break free from your city life and live like a real outdoorsman. The wilderness isn’t for the faint of heart, but if you work hard, learn how to use the environment and be one with nature, you too can become a Master Outdoorsman.
Why similar: Hunting 34.4% ★, Adventure 16.7%, Simulation 15.7%, Multiplayer 7.8%, Exploration 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines hunting with survival and exploration, emphasizing the connection between the hunter and the wilderness.
- #7 Ultimate Fishing® Simulator 2
92% matchMixed67% of 2,283 reviews2025
Dev: Silent Bear StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Fish around the globe using float, bottom, spinning, or casting gear, and catch over 60 realistic fish species. Play solo or online in normal, realistic, or sandbox mode! Explore stunning locations, switch to an underwater cam, and fill your trophy room!
Why similar: Simulation 17.9%, Realistic 15.9%, Multiplayer 14.9%, Immersive Sim 14.2%, First-Person 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a realistic, technical simulation experience that mirrors the patience and skill required in hunting games.
- #8 The Long Dark
91% matchVery Positive89% of 123,417 reviews2017
Dev: Hinterland Studio Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 47.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
THE LONG DARK is a thoughtful, exploration-survival experience that challenges solo players to think for themselves as they explore an expansive frozen wilderness in the aftermath of a geomagnetic disaster. There are no zombies -- only you, the cold, and all the threats Mother Nature can muster.
Why similar: Exploration 24.9%, Simulation 18.2%, First-Person 17.8%, Adventure 17.1%, Atmospheric 13.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a harsh, realistic survival environment where hunting is essential for long-term survival.
- #9 Animalia Survival
90% matchMixed63% of 3,109 reviews2021
Dev: High Brazil Studio
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 35.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Live as your favourite african animal, choose between being a carnivore, herbivore or omnivore, predator or prey. In this multiplayer ecosystem, with a realistic open world, choose to become a lion, a elephant or even a swift gazelle! But remember, the savannahs law is to survive at any cost!
Why similar: Hunting 43.4% ★, Cinematic 10.1%, Simulation 8.9%, Realistic 8%, Online Co-Op 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: An immersive animal life simulation that allows players to experience the wilderness from the perspective of various species.
- #10 Prehistoric Hunt
89% matchVery Positive83% of 772 reviews2020
Dev: Antiproto Studios
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Dive into intense dinosaur hunting adventures with your friends. Complete hunting contracts for Preton Corporation. Gather rewards, improve your equipment and become a master hunter. Are you the hunter or the hunted?
Why similar: Hunting 35.5% ★, FPS 11.5%, Immersive Sim 8.9%, Shooter 8.1%, Simulation 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Applies traditional hunting and tracking mechanics to a unique, high-stakes prehistoric setting.
- #11 Morels: The Hunt 2
89% matchVery Positive91% of 105 reviews2024
Dev: Abrams Studios
Windows
Morels 2 is a simulation game about mushroom hunting and wildlife photography. Explore a diverse range of locations spanning across the globe. Increase your hunter and photographer levels by collecting a variety of mushrooms, photographing animals, and completing weekly tasks.
Why similar: Simulation 28.9%, Cinematic 20.6%, Adventure 16.8%, Realistic 11.5%, First-Person 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the relaxing, exploratory side of nature, emphasizing the thrill of the find in a beautiful wilderness.
- #12 Red Dead Redemption 2
88% matchVery Positive92% of 909,859 reviews2019
Dev: Rockstar Games
Windows
Median: 38.1 hrsMean: 107.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde Gang are outlaws on the run. With federal agents and bounty hunters massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal, and fight their way across the rugged heartland in order to survive.
Why similar: Multiplayer 20.9%, Realistic 20.8%, Shooter 20.1%, Adventure 15%, FPS 12%
Why You'll Like It: Features one of the most detailed and rewarding hunting systems in open-world gaming, emphasizing tracking and animal behavior.
- #13 Project Hunt
87% matchVery Positive88% of 165 reviews2024
Dev: Mind Mythic
Windows
Hunt wild animals across vast landscapes in an action-packed hunting FPS. Track your target, line up the perfect shot, and inspect every hit on detailed animal models.
Why similar: Hunting 44.3% ★, FPS 14.3%, Shooter 11.2%, Simulation 7.7%, Realistic 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the shooter and tracking aspects of the hunting genre in an open-world environment.
- #14 Virtual Hunter
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 188 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: Hunting 40.6% ★, Immersive Sim 10%, Simulation 8.1%, Shooter 6.4%, Multiplayer 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an immersive VR-based hunting experience that prioritizes physical interaction and realistic tracking.
- #15 Deer Hunting Camp
85% matchVery Positive87% of 125 reviews2025
Dev: PSR Outdoors
Windows
Deer Hunting Camp allows you to create your own private deer habitat which can be traded with friends! Once done creating, managing, and scouting your property you will be challenged with early fall bow hunting, late fall black powder hunting, and winter rifle hunting.
Why similar: Hunting 50.4% ★, FPS 18%, Simulation 14%, Shooter 11.3%, Realistic 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated hunting simulation that emphasizes the open-world exploration and tactical aspects of the hunt.
- #16 Fishing Planet
86% matchVery Positive87% of 77,043 reviews2017
Dev: Fishing Planet LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Fishing Planet® is a highly realistic first-person online multiplayer fishing simulator. Developed by avid fishing enthusiasts to bring you the full thrill of actual angling on your PC. Free-to-Play and just a download away!
Why similar: Simulation 24.4%, Multiplayer 24%, Realistic 13.9%, Co-op 10.1%, Online Co-Op 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A highly realistic fishing simulation that shares the same slow-paced, atmospheric, and technical nature as hunting sims.
- #17 Medieval Dynasty
84% matchVery Positive90% of 52,032 reviews2021
Dev: Render CubePub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 36.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Hunt, survive, build and lead in the harsh Middle Ages: Create your own Medieval Dynasty and ensure its long-lasting prosperity or die trying! Play alone or team up with friends to enjoy the ultimate medieval experience.
Why similar: Immersive Sim 19%, Multiplayer 16.8%, Co-op 15.2%, Simulation 14.5%, Realistic 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: Integrates hunting as a core survival mechanic within a realistic, historical open-world setting.
- #18 BULT: Hunting simulator
82% matchVery Positive87% of 872 reviews2026
Dev: NordrisePub: Ykt Games
Windows
A realistic waterfowl hunting simulator set in the wild landscapes of Yakutia. Hunt ducks and grouse with birds driven by realistic AI instincts: flocking, feeding, hiding, and reacting to the environment. Use decoys, calls, wind conditions, and strategy. Created by hunters for hunters.
Why similar: Hunting 58.7% ★, Simulation 12.4%, Realistic 9.5%, Online Co-Op 5.2%, Co-op 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A realistic 3D hunting simulation that emphasizes technical accuracy and gear management.
- #19 Morels: The Hunt
84% matchVery Positive86% of 287 reviews2019
Dev: Abrams Studios
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Hunting 39.9% ★, Simulation 14.1%, Realistic 10%, Exploration 8.5%, Adventure 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: The original foraging and exploration experience that captures the quiet beauty of the outdoors.
- #20 Deer Hunting - The Season
83% matchVery Positive89% of 128 reviews2022
Dev: Chaos Entertainment
Windows
Hunt Deer that act and react differently depending on the time of the season, weather and rut stage. Bucks very in size and you will be able to hunt monster bucks that have potential to score well over 200 inches. Each successful hunt gains you EXP and you can purchase / upgrade gear and firearms.
Why similar: Simulation 33.3%, Hunting 31.4% ★, Realistic 14.5%, Adventure 11.2%, First-Person 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A realistic first-person simulation that focuses on the specific challenge of deer hunting.
- #21 Valheim
79% matchVery Positive94% of 540,690 reviews2021
Dev: Iron Gate ABPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 26.0 hrsMean: 78.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!
Why similar: Online Co-Op 30.9%, Multiplayer 25.7%, Co-op 17%, Exploration 15.1%, Adventure 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a rewarding hunting and survival loop set within a vast, atmospheric, and procedurally generated wilderness.
- #22 Legendary Hunter VR
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: LastnOniPub: Frozen Dreams
Windows
Legendary Hunter VR is a VR duck hunting game inspired by the old classic NES game Duck Hunt. Hunt Duck during the day time while surviving vicious crow attacks. And survive the wolves and the crocodiles at night. Enjoy the day / night cycles with dynamic weather and atmospheric surround sound.
Why similar: Hunting 51.9% ★, Realistic 9.7%, Shooter 9.5%, Simulation 9.2%, FPS 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides an accessible and engaging hunting experience specifically designed for virtual reality.
- #23 Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 489 reviews2026
Dev: To-Go GamesPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows
Begin your ranger journey in Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator. Maintain trails, assist visitors, track wildlife, rescue injured or trapped animals, and explore diverse biomes filled with varied species.
Why similar: Simulation 19.4%, Immersive Sim 14.4%, Exploration 12.1%, Adventure 11.5%, Co-op 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the exploration and management side of nature, appealing to those who enjoy the wilderness setting.
- #24 Hunting Unlimited 2010
81% matchVery Positive85% of 384 reviews2009
Dev: SCS SoftwarePub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Get the Shot. Get the Game. Experience fast-paced hunting action in pursuit of the biggest trophy bucks throughout North America, Canada and Now the Bavarian Forest! Wilderness Madness! Free Hunt Mode drops you right in the action with game a plenty, or for exacting hunting adventures try Challenge Mode. Calling All Predators.
Why similar: Hunting 72.6% ★, Simulation 27.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic title that focuses on the core arcade-style hunting simulation experience.
- #25 Green Hell
79% matchVery Positive85% of 101,308 reviews2019
Dev: Creepy Jar
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Plunge into the open-world survival simulation set in the extreme conditions of the uncharted Amazon jungle. Use real-life survival techniques to craft, hunt, fight, and gather resources, set a makeshift shelter, or raise a fortress. Survive alone or team up with your friends and challenge the jungle together.
Why similar: Multiplayer 25.3%, Online Co-Op 21%, Co-op 10.2%, Simulation 10%, Realistic 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides an intense survival experience where hunting and gathering in a dense jungle are vital for staying alive.
- #26 Depth Hunter 2: Deep Dive
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 988 reviews2014
Dev: Biart Company LLC
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Depth Hunter 2 is an underwater hunting game, allowing the complete experience of the spearfishing extreme sport!
Why similar: Hunting 66.6% ★, Simulation 18.8%, Adventure 6.2%, FPS 5.1%, Multiplayer 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: An underwater hunting simulation that requires similar patience and observation skills to land-based hunting.
- #27 WolfQuest: Classic
76% matchVery Positive91% of 1,669 reviews2025
Dev: eduweb
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
LIVE THE LIFE OF A WILD WOLF! As a two-year-old gray wolf in Yellowstone National Park, hunt elk and moose, find a mate, and then establish a territory and raise your pups.
Why similar: Hunting 41.8% ★, Simulation 12.4%, Immersive Sim 10.4%, Realistic 9.7%, Multiplayer 8.8%
- #28 Duck Hunting
80% matchMixed58% of 137 reviews2017
Dev: AlekseevPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Welcome to the realistic world of duck hunting. Shoot ducks , gaining experience!
Why similar: Hunting 54.2% ★, Simulation 16.3%, FPS 10.9%, Realistic 9.7%, Shooter 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A niche simulation title that focuses on the specific mechanics and challenges of bird hunting.
- #29 Park Ranger Simulator
78% matchMostly Negative21% of 89 reviews2026
Dev: Polygon ArtPub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows
Manage your own park facility in a huge open world in Park Ranger Simulator. Take on all the tasks that need to be completed as a park ranger - alone or together in cross-platform multiplayer! You have a variety of vehicles and equipment at your disposal to complete the challenges ahead!
Why similar: Hunting 34.7% ★, Simulation 15.3%, Online Co-Op 11.8%, Multiplayer 10.8%, Realistic 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A casual nature exploration and management game that highlights the beauty of the outdoors.
- #30 Ranch Simulator: Build, Hunt, Farm
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 47,912 reviews2023
Dev: Toxic DogPub: Excalibur Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 14.6 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: Hunting 38.2% ★, Simulation 11.3%, Immersive Sim 9.6%, Online Co-Op 8.9%, Multiplayer 8.4%
- #31 Folklore Hunter
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,490 reviews2026
Dev: Liquid Donkey Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
You’re a world-renowned hunter of supernatural beasts. Track down urban legends from all over the world, set traps, solve disturbing puzzles, and defeat the beasts before you succumb to their otherworldly presence.
Why similar: Hunting 42.4% ★, Online Co-Op 13.1%, Multiplayer 12.6%, FPS 12.6%, Shooter 6%
- #32 Farmer's Dynasty 2
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,285 reviews2026
Dev: UMEO StudiosPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Build your dream farm and secure your family’s future. Cultivate your fields, raise animals, and shape your dynasty across generations in this beautifully crafted life and farming simulation. Start your dynasty today!
Why similar: Immersive Sim 25.1%, Simulation 22.5%, Exploration 14.1%, Adventure 12.3%, First-Person 12.1%
- #33 Hunting Unlimited 2009
77% matchVery Positive93% of 54 reviews2016
Dev: SCS SoftwarePub: Ziggurat
Windows
Hunt your way across North America's most breathtaking environments!
Why similar: Simulation 51.2%, Hunting 48.8% ★
- #34 Professional Fishing 2
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 480 reviews2025
Dev: MasterCodePub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
"Professional Fishing 2" is the second installment of an exciting fishing game that takes you into the world of thrilling angling adventures. Step into the shoes of a novice angler, embarking on a journey with simple yet reliable gear.
Why similar: Simulation 31.7%, Adventure 14.2%, Online Co-Op 13.1%, Multiplayer 12.9%, Co-op 12.3%
- #35 The Isle
74% matchVery Positive80% of 119,173 reviews2015
Dev: Afterthought LLC
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 122.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Experience fierce open world survival gameplay as you attempt to stay alive on an unforgiving island inhabited by dinosaurs! Hunt. Grow. Survive.
Why similar: Hunting 52.8% ★, Multiplayer 13.6%, Simulation 13.1%, Realistic 10.1%, Adventure 5.4%
- #36 Fishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,772 reviews2020
Dev: Misc Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Commercial fishing in North Atlantic! Discover majestic world of Canadian Nova Scotia while admiring the vast diversity of ocean life. Search for the ocean gold with upgradable fishing boats and various fishing gear as you progress in your fisherman career.
Why similar: Simulation 54.7%, Realistic 13.9%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Exploration 9.4%, First-Person 7%
- #37 WILD HEARTS™
73% matchMixed47% of 13,055 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Pub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 16.9 hrsMean: 37.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Master ancient tech to hunt down giant beasts. WILD HEARTS™ is a twist on the hunting genre where technology gives you a fighting chance against giant nature-infused beasts. Hunt alone or with friends.
Why similar: Hunting 61.9% ★, Multiplayer 10.6%, Co-op 9.5%, Adventure 8%, Exploration 6.7%
- #38 The WILDS
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 613 reviews2022
Dev: Gluten Free Games
Windows
Become iconic animals and fight for survival in the The WILDS. Finding food, water, and shelter will be the easy part, protecting your family from hungry predators and a harsh environment will separate the weak from the strong. Welcome to a uniquely immersive animal experience...
Why similar: Hunting 53.4% ★, Immersive Sim 11.5%, Realistic 10.9%, Simulation 10.8%, Exploration 7.8%
- #39 Far Cry® 5
72% matchVery Positive81% of 188,690 reviews2018
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 22.8 hrsMean: 48.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Fight a fanatical cult in this open world FPS. Engage in intense combat, free hostile territory, recruit loyal followers and animal allies, and liberate Hope County solo or in full 2-player co-op.
Why similar: Hunting 34.6% ★, FPS 12.6%, Shooter 9.7%, Realistic 7.6%, Multiplayer 7.5%
- #40 Dinosaur Fossil Hunter
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 985 reviews2022
Dev: ▲ Pyramid Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.0 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 23.8%, Realistic 17.3%, Immersive Sim 15.9%, Exploration 12.5%, First-Person 11.2%
- #41 Monster Hunter Wilds
70% matchMixed49% of 328,529 reviews2025
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 54.2 hrsMean: 85.0 hrs≥1hr: 99%
The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.
Why similar: Hunting 64.1% ★, Online Co-Op 10.2%, Multiplayer 10%, Co-op 7.9%, Adventure 5.1%
- #42 Skinwalker Hunt
71% matchVery Positive91% of 869 reviews2022
Dev: Gua
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Skinwalker Hunt is a horror themed hunting game from the creator of Witch Hunt. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linear gameplay, and atmosphere.
Why similar: Hunting 44.8% ★, FPS 14.8%, Shooter 13.1%, First-Person 6.6%, Exploration 6.6%
- #43 Cowboy Life Simulator
69% matchVery Positive89% of 1,278 reviews2025
Dev: Odd QubitPub: RockGame S.A.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
“Cowboy Life Simulator” is an immersive and relaxing ranching sim where you step into the boots of a failed businessman starting fresh on the frontier. Buy your first goat, meet the locals, explore vibrant lands, and build your dream ranch in a world full of stories and adventure!
Why similar: Simulation 32.5%, Exploration 22.3%, First-Person 17.4%, Relaxing 15.9%, 3D 11.9%
- #44 Animal Shelter 2
69% matchVery Positive81% of 1,566 reviews2025
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Welcome back to the heartwarming world of Animal Shelter 2! Provide a loving home for every four-legged friend in need – play with them, pet them, even dress them up! Get to know them and find them a loving family. Play with your friends and manage your shelter together in co-op!
Why similar: Dogs 24.9% ★, Simulation 16.4%, Multiplayer 12.3%, Realistic 11.6%, Immersive Sim 8.2%
- #45 Drive Beyond Horizons
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 20,061 reviews2025
Dev: Drive Beyond HorizonsPub: Tacty Studio
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Explore, survive, and push the boundaries of the horizon in a vast, procedurally generated world. Customize your vehicle, face unpredictable events, gather resources, and embark on a unique adventure, alone or with up to 4 players.
Why similar: FPS 12.8%, Simulation 12.3%, Realistic 11.3%, Online Co-Op 11.3%, Multiplayer 10.2%
- #46 The Cenozoic Era
71% matchMixed57% of 990 reviews2023
Dev: Opendix [Studios]
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 55%
The Cenozoic Era is a realistic animal survival game taking place during the rise of mammals, take control of a variety of animals and fight to survive among other players to reach the top of the food chain. Death, Destruction, Survival, Scavenge, Nature, Thrive, Conquer, Hunt. The Cenozoic Era
Why similar: Cinematic 18%, Immersive Sim 16.9%, Simulation 16.5%, Realistic 13%, Adventure 9.5%
- #47 Hoofobia
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 221 reviews2025
Dev: Deathyell Games
Windows
One player becomes the paranoid hunter, while the others disguise themselves as deer among a herd of AI. As a deer, blend in, outsmart the hunter, and strike when the moment is right. As the hunter, figure out who's faking it—before you lose your mind.
Why similar: Hunting 50.3% ★, FPS 14.1%, Shooter 13.6%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Simulation 6.5%
- #48 Euro Fishing
71% matchMixed65% of 1,829 reviews2015
Dev: Dovetail Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Euro Fishing immerses you deep into the adrenaline-packed action, fun and beauty of Europe’s most famous lakes. Master your rod, line and tactics, and refine your technique to become a top angler. This is the closest you can get to real fishing from the comfort of your own couch.
Why similar: Hunting 45.5% ★, Simulation 16.9%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Realistic 9.1%, Exploration 6.1%
- #49 OUTBRK
67% matchVery Positive82% of 3,477 reviews2024
Dev: Sublime
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Storm Chasing Simulator
Why similar: Simulation 18.5%, Immersive Sim 17.7%, Realistic 16.6%, Multiplayer 14.4%, Adventure 8.3%
- #50 Fishing Sim World®: Pro Tour
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,190 reviews2018
Dev: Dovetail Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 33.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Fishing Sim World: Pro Tour features an authentic career mode where you work your way up to an elite angler competing against over 100 of the best anglers in the world across Bass, Carp and Predator fishing whilst unlocking sponsorship opportunities, gaining career earnings and social media followers as you go.
Why similar: Simulation 38.2%, Realistic 19.1%, Multiplayer 18.5%, Hunting 11.8% ★, Co-op 3.2%
- #51 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
65% matchMostly Positive80% of 137,683 reviews2024
Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC Game World (worldwide)
Windows
Median: 30.2 hrsMean: 59.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Enter the Chornobyl Anomalous Zone — a vast open world where anomalies, mutants, and rivals stand in your way. Explore, scavenge, and try to survive in this brutal and dangerous land. Evolving with every update, now overhauled and crowned with UPDATE 2.0.
Why similar: FPS 30.3%, Shooter 17.5%, Immersive Sim 10.3%, Cinematic 10.1%, Exploration 9.5%
- #52 Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt
67% matchMixed61% of 285 reviews2022
Dev: Digital Dreams Entertainment
Windows
Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt is a first-person hunting simulator where you hunt the largest and most dangerous beasts to ever exist – DINOSAURS.
Why similar: Hunting 66.3% ★, FPS 13.7%, Shooter 9.4%, First-Person 6.6%, Adventure 4.1%
- #53 Fish Hunters: Most Lethal Fishing Simulator 🐟
65% matchMixed62% of 649 reviews2026
Dev: Pmdk23Pub: Polden Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Hunt fish solo or in co-op. Haul them in and take them down with crazy guns. Try out different baits and rods, explore unique locations, and complete your fish collection in the atlas. Or just kick back by the campfire with friends in this wild webfishing adventure 🎣 🐟 💥
Why similar: FPS 19.8%, Shooter 16.9%, Online Co-Op 14.9%, Multiplayer 13.6%, Co-op 12.1%
- #54 The Hermit Chronicles
67% matchMixed58% of 50 reviews2023
Dev: WinterTent Studio
Windows
The Hermit Chronicles is a 1st-person survival horror game set in a deep forest. Assuming the role of a hermit, you will have to get food, scout your neighborhood, and search for resources to make gear. But after the sun goes down, you'll have to survive for real...
Why similar: Hunting 42.7% ★, Archery 18% ★, Simulation 10.6%, Realistic 7.6%, Exploration 6.5%