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From Dust is hard to replace: few games combine adventure storytelling, sandbox world and combat magic in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 11 gameplay attributes and found 49 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Shadow of the Colossus, Shadow of the Colossus and A Short Hike lead the list, with Shadow of the Colossus reaching a 94/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes From Dust special.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure
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Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier

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The closest game to From Dust is Shadow of the Colossus — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Shadow of the Colossus and A Short Hike follow close behind.

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Shadow of the Colossus
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationNarrative
IGDB93· 13OC92· 136
Year 2018Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, strong narrative focus and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Shadow of the Colossus
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationNarrativeThird Person
OC92· 136
Year 2012Dev Team Ico · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, strong narrative focus and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

94
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A Short Hike
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 99%· 22KRAWG👍 91%· 469MC84IGDB78· 2OC87· 32
Year 2019Dev adamgryuPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

94
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Super Mario 64
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB89· 1
Year 1996Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

The Spirit and the Mouse
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationNarrative
Steam👍 97%· 1.0KOC75· 8
Year 2022Dev Alblune · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep simulation

93
iRank87
Abzu
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationRelaxing
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 vibe casual, while skipping sandbox freedom

93
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Refunct
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationRelaxingCasual
Steam👍 96%· 17KRAWG👍 66%· 152
Year 2015Dev Dominique GrieshoferPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

90
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Pilgrims
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationRelaxing
Steam👍 96%· 6.1K
Year 2019Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

Scribblenauts Unlimited
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloMagicSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Steam👍 94%· 12KIGDB72· 10
Year 2012Dev 5th Cell · WB GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, vibe casual and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

91
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Blue Prince
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationNarrativeProcedural
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 deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, strong narrative focus and procedural generation, while skipping sandbox freedom

89
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SpaceEngine
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCasual
Steam👍 96%· 16KRAWG👍 89%· 36
Year 2019Dev Vladimir RomanyukPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

94
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The First Tree
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationNarrative
Steam👍 75%· 5.8KOC80· 14
Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

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

Kerbal Space Program
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationIsometric
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

The Last Clockwinder
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationNarrative
Steam👍 96%· 784IGDB80· 1OC83· 12
Year 2022Dev pontoco · Cyan VenturesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, vibe relaxing and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping sandbox freedom

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloMagicSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric
IGDB92· 15OC90· 71
Year 2013Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping deep simulation

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to From Dust?
The closest game to From Dust is Shadow of the Colossus, scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, puzzle design and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like From Dust?
The three closest games to From Dust are: 1. Shadow of the Colossus (94/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Shadow of the Colossus (93/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. A Short Hike (94/100, 6 shared attributes). All share From Dust's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 49 candidates across 11 dimensions.
Is Shadow of the Colossus similar to From Dust?
Yes, very much so — Shadow of the Colossus scores 93/100 similarity to From Dust. They share 5 attributes, including adventure storytelling and puzzle design. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to From Dust?
The best Adventure games similar to From Dust are Shadow of the Colossus, Shadow of the Colossus, A Short Hike and Super Mario 64. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key From Dust attributes like adventure storytelling, puzzle design and single-player focus.
How is similarity to From Dust calculated?
We compare From Dust against every game in our catalog using 11 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the From Dust experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.