- #1 Proteus
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,783 reviews2013
Dev: Ed Key and David KanagaPub: Twisted Tree
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 18%
Proteus is a game about exploration and immersion in a dream-like island world where the soundtrack to your play is created by your surroundings. Played in first-person, the primary means of interaction is simply your presence in the world and how you observe it.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.2%, Relaxing 17.1%, Procedural Generation 15.7%, Exploration 15.5%, Casual 4.4%
- #2 Lushfoil Photography Sim
96% matchVery Positive92% of 1,511 reviews2025
Dev: Matt NewellPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 47%
A tranquil exploration and photography experience set across a vast selection of faithfully detailed landscapes.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.8%, Soundtrack 19.4% ★, Nature 19%, Relaxing 11.6%, Exploration 9.8%
- #3 Fugl
96% matchVery Positive85% of 640 reviews2017
Dev: Team FuglPub: Kotori Studios Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Soar with the wind as a shape-shifting bird. Explore worlds teeming with life. Discover and morph into hundreds of animal species. Relax and enjoy the freedom of Fugl.
Why similar: Flight 23.9%, Nature 16.9%, Open World 13.7%, Procedural Generation 12.8%, Relaxing 11.7%
- #4 Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
95% matchVery Positive82% of 3,207 reviews2017
Dev: Prideful Sloth
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Unwind and enjoy the slow life in Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, a relaxing open-world adventure game. Yonder is set in the world of Gemea. A natural island paradise with eight distinct environments ranging from tropical beaches to snow-capped summits.
Why similar: Open World 33.9%, Relaxing 15.8%, Exploration 13.5%, Sandbox 12.6%, Adventure 6.6%
- #5 AER Memories of Old
94% matchVery Positive86% of 7,624 reviews2017
Dev: Forgotten KeyPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.0 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: Flight 20.9%, Open World 19.6%, Relaxing 13.5%, Exploration 12.9%, Nature 7.7%
- #6 The Wild Eternal
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 173 reviews2017
Dev: Ilsanjo
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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: Walking Simulator 25.9%, Nature 17.1%, Open World 11.1%, Exploration 10.6%, Relaxing 10.5%
- #7 Feather
93% matchVery Positive81% of 798 reviews2019
Dev: Samurai Punk
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Feather is a multiplayer game about exploration, relaxation and immersion. Transform yourself into a bird, take flight, and enjoy a zen-like, picturesque landscape on your own terms. Swoop, glide, and backflip your way around mysterious locations to uncover hidden paths that only birds can follow!
Why similar: Flight 21%, Nature 15.2%, Sandbox 13.3%, Open World 12.9%, Relaxing 9.3%
- #8 7Groves
92% matchMixed69% of 59 reviews2024
Dev: RainySundayAfternoon
Windows · Mac · Linux
A game in which you explore surreal and beautiful forests.
Why similar: Nature 25.4%, Walking Simulator 15.5%, Relaxing 14.6%, Exploration 12%, Atmospheric 11.7%
- #9 Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator
90% matchMostly Positive79% of 336 reviews2026
Dev: To-Go GamesPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows
Begin your park ranger journey in Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator. Maintain trails, assist visitors, check permits and respond to emergencies. Explore diverse biomes and observe varied animal behaviors across a wide range of species.
Why similar: Open World 20.1%, Nature 19.2%, Walking Simulator 18.8%, Character Customization 12.5%, Exploration 10.6%
- #10 Thousand Threads
91% matchVery Positive81% of 97 reviews2020
Dev: Seamount
Windows · Mac
Explore a beautiful open world where you deliver mail, find artifacts, help people out, and fend off folks you’ve wronged.
Why similar: Nature 20.7%, Open World 20.5%, Walking Simulator 20.4%, Relaxing 12.3%, Exploration 11.1%
- #11 Eidolon
91% matchMixed61% of 437 reviews2014
Dev: Kevin MaxonPub: Ice Water Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Narrative exploration game located in a massive, post-human Western Washington. Navigate an open world that has been reclaimed by nature. Use journals, letters, zines, and other documents to learn the interconnected stories of the people who lived here once.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.6%, Open World 26.8%, Exploration 14.9%, Nature 11.6%, Atmospheric 7.2%
- #12 Morels: The Hunt
89% matchVery Positive86% of 275 reviews2019
Dev: Abrams Studios
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Walking Simulator 23.6%, Nature 18.6%, Relaxing 13.6%, Open World 12.6%, Exploration 10.8%
- #13 Submerged: Hidden Depths
88% matchVery Positive90% of 818 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: Walking Simulator 24.5%, Open World 18.3%, Nature 15.7%, Relaxing 13.6%, Exploration 11.3%
- #14 A Short Hike
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 21,505 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Why similar: Relaxing 17.7%, Open World 16.1%, Nature 15.2%, Exploration 14.4%, Flight 12%
- #15 InnerSpace
89% matchMixed61% of 342 reviews2018
Dev: PolyKnight GamesPub: Aspyr
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Soar through virgin skies and dive into lost oceans as you hunt for the ancient gods of the Inverse, a forsaken realm of inside-out planets. Created by a small team of seven developers and originally funded on Kickstarter, InnerSpace is a bright, colorful exploration flying game with no horizons.
Why similar: Flight 24.6%, Open World 15.1%, Nature 14%, Exploration 11.1%, Relaxing 11%
- #16 Meadow - A Shelter Game
87% matchVery Positive89% of 5,932 reviews2016
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Explore the vast and open landscape as a wild animal. Meadow is an online fable experience that lets old and new fans of the Shelter game series come together and explore a peculiar and wondrous world together.
Why similar: Open World 25.5%, Relaxing 16.2%, Walking Simulator 14.9%, Nature 12.6%, Exploration 8.8%
- #17 Bigfoot Life
85% matchVery Positive81% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: Planet 47 Games
Windows
Live as Bigfoot in a peaceful forest-life simulator. Fish, forage, build, and protect wildlife as the guardian of the woods. Create your own Bigfoot and live your best Bigfoot Life.
Why similar: Nature 18.2%, Walking Simulator 16.5%, Open World 16.4%, Character Customization 13.2%, Relaxing 12.3%
- #18 The Alpine Express
86% matchVery Positive89% of 83 reviews2023
Dev: NeoLee
Windows
Experience the majestic Jungfrau summit in this short walking simulator.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.6%, Nature 14.5%, Exploration 12.1%, Relaxing 8.1%, Adventure 7.6%
- #19 Cloud Gardens
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,285 reviews2021
Dev: Noio
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 45%
A chill game about using plants to overgrow abandoned wasteland dioramas
Why similar: Nature 26.8%, Sandbox 21%, Procedural Generation 18.7%, Relaxing 15.1%, Atmospheric 9.4%
- #20 Owl Watch
84% matchVery Positive81% of 134 reviews2018
Dev: Agelvik
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.
Why similar: Nature 36.7%, Walking Simulator 16.9%, Adventure 10.6%, Casual 10%, Fantasy 9.6%
- #21 Book of Travels
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,073 reviews2021
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Ready your pack, grab your walking stick and step into a world of mystery. Craft your character and immerse yourself in the enchanted lands of Braided Shore. Set your own goals and adventure alone or together with Travellers you meet on the road in this serene TMORPG.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.1%, Open World 16%, Relaxing 15.7%, Character Customization 13.1%, Fantasy 8.6%
- #22 Bush 1022
81% matchVery Positive100% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: dimitars
Windows · Linux
Take the role of a bush pilot in this minimalist open world flight sim. Do deliveries in the rapidly changing weather conditions of the remote wilderness. Upgrade your aircraft and prepare for take offs and landings on rough terrain.
Why similar: Flight 31.9%, Open World 19.7%, Procedural Generation 18.7%, Exploration 11.2%, Relaxing 9.6%
- #23 Shape of the World
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 408 reviews2018
Dev: Hollow Tree GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.2 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 28.1%, Walking Simulator 24%, Relaxing 12%, Exploration 9.1%, Atmospheric 9%
- #24 Pine
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,839 reviews2019
Dev: TwirlboundPub: Kongregate
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
An open-world action adventure game set in a simulated world in which humans never reached the top of the food chain.
Why similar: Open World 33.1%, Fantasy 13.4%, Nature 12.4%, Sandbox 11.5%, Exploration 8.7%
- #25 Grow: Song of the Evertree
80% matchVery Positive81% of 2,538 reviews2021
Dev: Prideful SlothPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements.
Why similar: Open World 21.1%, Sandbox 18.3%, Nature 17.8%, Exploration 11.2%, Fantasy 9.4%
- #26 Cloudy Valley
79% matchMostly Positive80% of 64 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 18.8%, Open World 18.6%, Walking Simulator 18.3%, Relaxing 15%, Exploration 13.3%
- #27 Sphaera
82% matchMostly Negative37% of 67 reviews2018
Dev: Chilla's Art
Windows
Sphaera is a game about relaxation and exploration in a huge grass field filled with animals.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.2%, Sandbox 13.5%, Relaxing 11.2%, Adventure 10.6%, Casual 9.9%
- #28 Mountain
79% matchVery Positive88% of 16,289 reviews2014
Dev: David OReilly
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 103.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Existential Nature Simulation
Why similar: Relaxing 46.8%, Casual 16%, Nature 14.4%, Procedural Generation 9.3%, Indie 8.5%
- #29 Druidwalker
78% matchVery Positive89% of 95 reviews2023
Dev: Triin AarePub: Coldwild Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are a druid preparing the forest for winter. Traverse the paths at your own pace, meet the animals, enjoy the music, all wrapped in a peaceful roguelike experience.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 34.3%, Procedural Generation 22%, Exploration 17.5%, Relaxing 16.2%, Casual 5.4%
- #30 Prologue: Go Wayback!
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 266 reviews2025
Dev: PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions
Windows
Prologue: Go Wayback! is a single-player open-world emergent survival roguelike where every journey is unique. Traverse a new wilderness that is generated for you every time you play. Chart your path, overcome the elements, and write your own story of exploration.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.2%, Open World 26.1%, Exploration 13.8%, Nature 13.2%, Atmospheric 6.8%
- #31 Albatroz
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 81 reviews2024
Dev: Among GiantsPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Albatroz is a backpacking adventure RPG that will take you through majestic landscapes in search of your lost sibling. A tale about knowing when to let go and start over.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.2%, Nature 23.5%, Open World 17.6%, Exploration 14.7%, Relaxing 9%
- #32 Submerged
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,813 reviews2015
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.4 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: Walking Simulator 22.8%, Nature 18.3%, Open World 16.2%, Relaxing 13.3%, Exploration 11.9%
- #33 Cloud Climber
76% matchVery Positive92% of 4,119 reviews2021
Dev: Two Star Games
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 11%
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 45.8%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Relaxing 10.3%, Exploration 7.8%, Adventure 7.7%
- #34 Fractal Fly
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 143 reviews2022
Dev: Tectrid
Windows · Mac
Explore imaginary landscapes, like you're flying in another world. Observe and dive into those chaotic shapes all around you. And even transform them! You're totally free to move where you want, you will discover a tremendous variety of shapes and colors!
Why similar: Flight 27.2%, Walking Simulator 16.8%, Relaxing 14.9%, Procedural Generation 12.1%, Exploration 10.4%
- #35 Aery - A Journey Beyond Time
75% matchVery Positive82% of 71 reviews2021
Dev: EpiXR Games UG
Windows
In Aery – A Journey Beyond Time you are in the role of a flying god-like creature which observes the world and their inhabitants while they grow and evolve through time. Are you ready to explore time itself?
Why similar: Flight 29.1%, Walking Simulator 24.8%, Exploration 12.2%, Relaxing 12.1%, Nature 8.5%
- #36 Sailwind
73% matchVery Positive90% of 2,133 reviews2021
Dev: Raw Lion Workshop
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Sailing simulator featuring realistic sailing physics and a vast open world to explore. Embark on cargo delivery missions, customize your boat, try fishing and cooking. A relaxing day sail, or an epic ocean voyage? Your sailing adventure starts here!
Why similar: Open World 37%, Relaxing 23.9%, Exploration 17.5%, Atmospheric 13.2%, Adventure 8.5%
- #37 Sunlight
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 446 reviews2021
Dev: Krillbite Studio
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 19%
Traverse a harmonious hand painted forest in this first person hike. ☀️The trees guide you with gentle whispers, as you explore a philosophical story.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 32.5%, Nature 19.2%, Relaxing 11.4%, Open World 10.8%, Procedural Generation 9%
- #38 Pathless Woods
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,093 reviews2024
Dev: AniYa Games Studio
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Embark on a cozy open-world survival journey inspired by ancient China's heritage. Gather resources, cultivate crops, build your dream home, and defend it from marauders. Team up with friends to explore and uncover a world where adventure meets serenity.
Why similar: Open World 38.3%, Sandbox 31.3%, Exploration 14.3%, 3D 8%, Adventure 5.1%
- #39 Morels: The Hunt 2
71% matchVery Positive93% of 98 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: Walking Simulator 35.2%, Nature 26.1%, Adventure 8.3%, Relaxing 6.7%, Casual 6.7%
- #40 0°N 0°W
73% matchVery Positive86% of 387 reviews2018
Dev: Colorfiction
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Ready for a wild trip of psychedelic sights and sounds? 0°N 0°W is a chill, first-person walking sim for everyone, where each run is a fresh adventure!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.6%, Open World 25.2%, Relaxing 13.8%, Exploration 13.3%, Atmospheric 6.2%
- #41 Oracle
75% matchMixed53% of 264 reviews2017
Dev: Watercolor Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 40.2%, Open World 25.1%, Adventure 13.4%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Casual 6.5%
- #42 Mushroom Season
70% matchVery Positive92% of 270 reviews2024
Dev: Actus Games
Windows
Dive into Mushroom Season! Customize your character, explore lush forests, and compete in thrilling mushroom picking contest. Identify mushrooms, avoid the poisonous ones, and aim for the top trophy. Are you the ultimate forager?
Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.2%, Sandbox 19.6%, Open World 16.4%, Character Customization 14.4%, Relaxing 12.8%
- #43 Whisker Waters
72% matchMixed46% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: Underbite GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Whisker Waters is the ultimate RPG adventure that blends light fantasy and the art of fishing into a mesmerizing world. As a player, you'll create and play as your very own Cat character and embark on a whimsical fishing journey like never before.
Why similar: Open World 23.5%, Relaxing 22.8%, Character Customization 16%, Adventure 10.8%, Casual 10%
- #44 PLAYNE : The Meditation Game
71% matchVery Positive94% of 1,218 reviews2020
Dev: Krish ShrikumarPub: Vismaya
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 47.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Grow a beautiful island as you build a daily habit of mindfulness and meditation. Experience relaxation and learn ways to care for your mental wellbeing.
Why similar: Nature 18%, Open World 16.7%, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Relaxing 14%, Sandbox 13.4%
- #45 Out and About
68% matchVery Positive93% of 325 reviews2025
Dev: Yaldi Games
Windows
A cozy foraging adventure about the magic of real-life plants! Identify and gather wild plants and fungi, cook tasty recipes, master herbal remedies, and rebuild your community after a devastating storm.
Why similar: Nature 24.7%, Open World 20.8%, Character Customization 17.6%, Relaxing 14.8%, Exploration 13.4%
- #46 Fugue in Void
73% matchMixed66% of 255 reviews2018
Dev: Moshe LinkePub: Sedoc LLC
Windows · Mac
A walking sim in which you can explore all kinds of mysterious places and dive into a world full of atmosphere. Let this experience unfold in your head. Let it inspire you.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 48.8%, Open World 15.9%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Casual 11.2%, Indie 5.8%
- #47 LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition
69% matchVery Positive81% of 83 reviews2025
Dev: Mooneye Studios
Windows
Explore the acclaimed animal adventure in never before seen beauty! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.7%, Nature 20.5%, Relaxing 12.4%, Exploration 11.5%, Fantasy 9.3%
- #48 Flower
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 4,937 reviews2019
Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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: Flight 20.9%, Nature 18.4%, Open World 14.7%, Relaxing 14.1%, Exploration 8.3%
- #49 Journey
68% matchVery Positive94% of 37,187 reviews2020
Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.6%, Relaxing 20.7%, Exploration 16.2%, Atmospheric 16.1%, Adventure 9.4%
- #50 Sound of Horses
67% matchVery Positive95% of 244 reviews2025
Dev: Vanilla Sky Productions AB
Windows
Sound of Horses is a story-driven horseback adventure. Begin your journey in the peaceful Homeland and uncover a world of hidden truths and distant echoes of something greater. Create your own rider and horse, explore an open world on horseback, and start your adventure.
Why similar: Character Customization 24.9%, Open World 22.7%, Relaxing 17.8%, Fantasy 10.7%, Atmospheric 7.7%
- #51 Eastshade
69% matchVery Positive89% of 5,317 reviews2019
Dev: Eastshade Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 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: Open World 23.2%, Nature 20.5%, Relaxing 15%, Fantasy 12.7%, Exploration 11.9%
- #52 LOST EMBER
69% matchVery Positive88% of 5,159 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: Walking Simulator 27.3%, Nature 24.4%, Relaxing 17.1%, Exploration 13.3%, Atmospheric 10.9%
- #53 SpaceEngine
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,936 reviews2019
Dev: Cosmographic Software
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 47.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
The world's first science-based photorealistic interactive 3D planetarium that models the entire Universe, using procedural generation for uncharted areas.
Why similar: Open World 22.4%, Flight 20.5%, Sandbox 17.5%, Procedural Generation 12.5%, Relaxing 9.6%
- #54 Trackless
70% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2017
Dev: 12 East Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Trackless is an atmospheric first-person exploration and puzzle game set in the distant future. Trackless uses text input that allows you to interact with characters and objects. Using your in-game phone will help you find clues and give you special abilities.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 32.6%, Adventure 17.2%, Casual 15.7%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Relaxing 12%
- #55 The WILDS
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 585 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: Nature 29.4%, Open World 27%, Character Customization 15.6%, Relaxing 15.3%, Exploration 12.7%
- #56 Meadowland
70% matchMixed58% of 85 reviews2014
Dev: Mårten JonssonPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Meadowland is an interactive poem. Explore a world, partake in a story.
Why similar: Exploration 23.8%, Fantasy 21%, Relaxing 20.3%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Indie 10.1%
- #57 Caravanners
66% matchMixed42% of 781 reviews2025
Dev: Akif AkdemirPub: PLEXUS GAME
Windows
Design your dream caravan in detail, roam freely with your mobile home, set up your camp with friends, and enjoy music by the campfire in a vast open world!
Why similar: Open World 30.5%, Sandbox 22%, Relaxing 16.2%, Exploration 14.4%, Atmospheric 9.6%
- #58 HOME
65% matchVery Positive90% of 3,342 reviews2019
Dev: Fantasync
Windows · Mac
HOME is a feel-good walking simulator experience in which you create your own poem and music. Embark on a poetic and musical heartwarming journey about what home means to you.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.1%, Sandbox 14.9%, Relaxing 14%, Character Customization 13.2%, Exploration 10.5%
- #59 The Faraway Land
65% matchVery Positive86% of 99 reviews2024
Dev: FireTail
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
The Faraway Land is an open world survival simulator. Plunge into the relaxing atmosphere of a magical world filled with cute and dangerous creatures.
Why similar: Open World 22.9%, Sandbox 20%, Relaxing 14.6%, Exploration 12.3%, Fantasy 10.3%