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We filtered the 47 games similar to Botany Manor down to the 16 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. The Exit 8, Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments and Blue Prince top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Botany Manor.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Botany Manor is The Exit 8 — scoring 76/100 on our similarity scale. Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments and Blue Prince follow close behind.

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The best games like Botany Manor on Nintendo Switch

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Botany Manor. Each one has been evaluated across 11 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1The Exit 8Closest overall match

76

The Exit 8

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldLinearExplorationFirst Person3D

Steam👍 93%· 11KIGDB93· 2

Year 2023Dev KOTAKE CREATE · PLAYISMOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, deep simulation and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Botany Manor: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Botany Manor.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone45

#2Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & PunishmentsClosest on setting

76

Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 89%· 7.8KIGDB75· 14OC76· 65

Year 2014Dev Frogwares · Focus EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat and visual third person, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Botany Manor: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Botany Manor.

It predates Botany Manor by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Tone55World53

73

Blue Prince

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person3D

Steam👍 87%· 18KIGDB91· 5OC89· 117

Year 2025Dev Dogubomb · Raw FuryOn Xbox · Switch · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, deep simulation and procedural generation, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Botany Manor: world.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Botany Manor.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Progression75Tone54World35

#4RiMEClosest on tone

71

RiME

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 90%· 5.2KIGDB73· 15OC79· 120

Year 2017Dev Tequila Works · Six FootOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Botany Manor: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Botany Manor.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100World53Setting0

#5AER: Memories of Old

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AER: Memories of Old

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 86%· 7.7KIGDB68· 4OC67· 44

Year 2017Dev Forgotten Key · Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe relaxing

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, fantasy world and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Botany Manor: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Botany Manor.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone95World53Setting0

71

Outer Wilds

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person3D

Steam👍 96%· 102KIGDB85· 7OC85· 61

Year 2019Dev Mobius Digital · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, horror tension and melee combat, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Botany Manor: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone53World53

Steam Epic Xbox

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Road 96

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 92%· 25KIGDB83· 8OC78· 93

Year 2021Dev DigixArt · RavenscourtOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with procedural generation and melee combat, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Botany Manor: world.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Botany Manor.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals62Tone54World39

71

Telling Lies

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 63%· 1.3KIGDB85· 7OC79· 50

Year 2019Dev Furious Bee Limited · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Botany Manor: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Botany Manor.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals59World54Tone41

70

Abzu

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 93%· 27KIGDB81· 27OC80· 122

Year 2016Dev Giant Squid · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe relaxing

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Botany Manor: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Botany Manor.

It predates Botany Manor by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone82World44Setting0

69

Pilgrims

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 96%· 6.1K

Year 2019Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe relaxing

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Botany Manor: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone71World53Setting0

#11The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

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The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 9.0KIGDB82· 16OC79· 90

Year 2014Dev The AstronautsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Botany Manor: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Botany Manor.

It predates Botany Manor by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals60World47Tone46

#12The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

61

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationRangedSandbox World

IGDB95· 6OC95· 164

Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and ranged combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Botany Manor: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Progression70World41Setting0Visuals0

#13The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationRangedSandbox World

IGDB98· 27OC96· 167

Year 2017Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and ranged combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Botany Manor: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Progression46World41Setting0Visuals0

#14The First Tree

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The First Tree

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 75%· 5.8KOC80· 14

Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, precision platforming and vibe casual, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Botany Manor: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Botany Manor.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone90World50Setting0

54

Firewatch

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 91%· 97KIGDB79· 18OC80· 134

Year 2016Dev Campo Santo · PanicOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and vibe casual, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Botany Manor: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Botany Manor.

It predates Botany Manor by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals60World53Tone47

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