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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Doodle God down to the 15 that fit the “Xbox” category. Telling Lies, Abzu and Kerbal Space Program top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Doodle God.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Doodle God is Telling Lies — scoring 60/100 on our similarity scale. Abzu and Kerbal Space Program follow close behind.

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The best games like Doodle God on Xbox

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Doodle God. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Telling LiesClosest overall match

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Telling Lies

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloDarkOpen WorldExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 63%· 1.3KIGDB85· 7OC79· 50

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus and visual first person, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Doodle God: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Doodle God.

Released 9 years after Doodle God.

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Abzu

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualOpen WorldExplorationRelaxing

Steam👍 93%· 27KIGDB81· 27OC80· 122

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

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Doodle God: visuals and tone.

Released 6 years after Doodle God.

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#3Kerbal Space ProgramClosest on world

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Kerbal Space Program

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationHardcore

Steam👍 95%· 140KRAWG👍 84%· 408MC88IGDB87· 7OC81· 41

Year 2015Dev Squad · Private DivisionPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, setting space and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

How to build a spaceship capable of delivering a human crew into space - and return this crew back?

Where it drifts furthest from Doodle God: tone and visuals.

Released 5 years after Doodle God.

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The Exit 8

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloDarkOpen WorldExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 93%· 11KIGDB93· 2

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

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

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, strong narrative focus and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Doodle God: visuals and tone.

Released 13 years after Doodle God.

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#5Thank Goodness You're Here!Closest on visuals

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Thank Goodness You're Here!

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualOpen WorldExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 8.0KRAWG👍 87%· 50IGDB90· 3OC84· 62

Year 2024Dev Coal Supper · PanicPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, strong narrative focus and setting cartoon, while skipping deep simulation

Thank Goodness You're Here! is an absurd comedy slapformer set in the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth.

Released 14 years after Doodle God.

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Refunct

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualCozyOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 96%· 17KRAWG👍 66%· 152

Year 2015Dev Dominique GrieshoferPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

A short experience about restoring a world featuring: Platforming: Wall-jumps, slides, pipes, lifts, springboards Beautiful: Emotional soundtrack and vibrant visuals Peaceful: Non-violent, open world without death Playful: Learn to play without tutorials Relaxing: Play at your own pace without…

Where it drifts furthest from Doodle God: visuals and progression.

Released 5 years after Doodle God.

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Obduction

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualOpen WorldExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 80%· 4.0KIGDB67· 9OC72· 37

Year 2016Dev Cyan WorldsOn PC · PS4 · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Doodle God: visuals and world.

Released 6 years after Doodle God.

Genre100Game mode100Tone52Progression50World48Visuals0

#8AER: Memories of Old

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AER: Memories of Old

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualOpen WorldExplorationRelaxing

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 casual

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Doodle God: visuals and tone.

Released 7 years after Doodle God.

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Stray

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCozyOpen WorldExplorationMelee

Steam👍 97%· 171KRAWG👍 84%· 1.3KMC82IGDB85· 8OC84· 200

Year 2022Dev BlueTwelve · Annapurna InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten city. Stray is a third-person cat adventure game set amidst the detailed, neon-lit alleys of a decaying cybercity and the murky environments of its seedy underbelly.

Where it drifts furthest from Doodle God: visuals and tone.

Released 12 years after Doodle God.

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#10The First Tree

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The First Tree

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualOpen WorldExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 75%· 5.8KOC80· 14

Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Doodle God: visuals and tone.

Released 7 years after Doodle God.

Genre100Game mode100World56Progression50Tone36Visuals0

#11Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

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Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualOpen WorldExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 75%· 7.4KIGDB65· 11OC67· 38

Year 2016Dev Rob Briscoe · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Doodle God: visuals and world.

Released 6 years after Doodle God.

Genre100Game mode100Progression54Tone42World35Visuals0

#12The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

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The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloDarkOpen WorldExplorationMagic

Steam👍 88%· 9.0KIGDB82· 16OC79· 90

Year 2014Dev The AstronautsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, strong narrative focus and combat magic, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Doodle God: visuals and tone.

Released 4 years after Doodle God.

Genre100Game mode100World51Progression51Tone28Visuals0

#13The Suicide of Rachel FosterClosest on tone

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The Suicide of Rachel Foster

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloDarkCasualOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 68%· 6.8KIGDB65· 4OC68· 61

Year 2020Dev ONE-O-ONE GAMES · Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, horror setting and visual first person, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Doodle God: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Doodle God.

Released 10 years after Doodle God.

Genre100Game mode100Tone71World61Progression53Visuals0

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Firewatch

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloDarkCasualOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 91%· 97KIGDB79· 18OC80· 134

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, strong narrative focus and horror setting, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Doodle God: visuals.

Released 6 years after Doodle God.

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#15Port Royale 3

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Port Royale 3

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationMeleeHistorical

Steam👍 74%· 1.6KRAWG👍 33%· 42MC55

Year 2012Dev Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: deep simulation, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, historical setting and resource management, while skipping adventure storytelling

The Caribbean, in the turbulent 17th Century. The mighty kingdoms of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands fight over the colonies. And there you are, a young sea captain whose only goal is to become the most powerful man in the New World.

Where it drifts furthest from Doodle God: progression and world.

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