What is the best game similar to Glider Simulator?

The closest game to Glider Simulator is Flower, scoring 72/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, deep simulation and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Glider Simulator?

The three closest games to Glider Simulator are: 1. Flower (72/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. I Expect You To Die (67/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Thief II: The Metal Age (62/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Glider Simulator's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 40 candidates across 10 dimensions.

Is I Expect You To Die similar to Glider Simulator?

Yes — I Expect You To Die scores 67/100 similarity to Glider Simulator. They share 7 attributes, including adventure storytelling and deep simulation. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.

What Simulation games are similar to Glider Simulator?

The best Simulation games similar to Glider Simulator are Flower, I Expect You To Die, Thief II: The Metal Age and Thief: Deadly Shadows. All share the Simulation genre alongside other key Glider Simulator attributes like adventure storytelling, deep simulation and single-player focus.

How is similarity to Glider Simulator calculated?

We compare Glider Simulator against every game in our catalog using 10 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 Glider Simulator experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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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.

Glider Simulator is hard to replace: few games combine deep simulation, vibe casual and open world exploration in quite the same way. We compared Glider Simulator against over 6,700 titles across 10 gameplay attributes and found 40 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Flower, I Expect You To Die and Thief II: The Metal Age lead the list, with Flower reaching a 72/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Glider Simulator special.

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Top games similar to Glider Simulator

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Glider Simulator. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1FlowerClosest overall match

iRank83

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeCasualNarrativeOpen World3D

Steam👍 80%· 5.0KIGDB83· 6OC87· 11

Year 2009Dev ThatGameCompany · Annapurna InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe relaxing and fantasy world, while skipping sports simulation

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Glider Simulator.

Released 3 years after Glider Simulator.

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#2I Expect You To Die

iRank86

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 2.8KRAWG👍 87%· 76MC76IGDB80· 6OC83· 13

Year 2016Dev Schell GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and punishing difficulty, while skipping sports simulation

** AGENT, YOUR EXPLOSIVE, FINAL MISSION 'OPERATION: DEATH ENGINE' IS NOW AVAILABLE ** I Expect You To Die is a virtual reality puzzle game that places you in the well-polished shoes of an elite secret agent. You must attempt to survive deadly situations in immersive and dangerous locales.

Where it drifts furthest from Glider Simulator: tone.

Released 10 years after Glider Simulator.

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#3Thief II: The Metal Age

iRank93

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 2.1KIGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sports simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Glider Simulator: combat and tone.

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#4Thief: Deadly Shadows

iRank81

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFirst Person

Steam👍 81%· 2.6KRAWG👍 77%· 230MC85IGDB83· 2

Year 2004Dev Ion Storm · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: shooter, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sports simulation

Thief 3: Deadly Shadows is a stealth-action game developed by Ion Storm Inc. It is the third installment in the Thief franchise. The game is set in a Steampunk world that resembles both the middle ages and the Victorian era. Besides that, there are several fantasy elements in the game.

Where it drifts furthest from Glider Simulator: combat and tone.

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeCasualOpen World3D

Steam👍 98%· 15KRAWG👍 79%· 33OC72· 51

Year 2022Dev Coffee Stain StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sports simulation

Pilgor’s baaack! Gather your herd and venture forth into Goat Simulator 3; an all-new, totally realistic, sandbox farmyard experience. Invite up to three friends in local or online co-op, create carnage as a team, or compete in mini-games and then not be friends anymore.

Where it drifts furthest from Glider Simulator: game mode.

Released 16 years after Glider Simulator.

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#6Agricultural Simulator 2011: Extended Edition

iRank50

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeCasualOpen WorldFirst Person

Steam👍 50%· 183

Year 2011Dev United Independent Entertainment · LibrediaPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of immersive sims: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, multiplayer gameplay and exploration and discovery, while skipping sports simulation

In a charming mountain area, you take the role of a classic farmer with all the necessary tasks like cattle breeding, growing grain and other resources, and dealing with products from your farm. Your fields can be cultivated with machines from CLAAS and even your animals have to be taken care of.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Glider Simulator.

Released 5 years after Glider Simulator.

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen World3D

Steam👍 42%· 39KRAWG👍 46%· 93MC72OC68· 84

Year 2020Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesPlaytime ~19hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, sports simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, multiplayer gameplay and offline, while skipping adventure storytelling

With extensive improvements upon its best-in-class graphics and gameplay, competitive and community online features, and deep, varied game modes, NBA 2K21 offers one-of-a-kind immersion into all facets of NBA basketball and culture - where Everything is Game.

Where it drifts furthest from Glider Simulator: game mode and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Glider Simulator.

Released 14 years after Glider Simulator.

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#8Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad

iRank93

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFirst Person

Steam👍 93%· 38K

Year 2011Dev Tripwire InteractiveOn Linux · PC

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and turn-based strategy, while skipping sports simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Glider Simulator: combat and tone.

Released 5 years after Glider Simulator.

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFirst Person3D

Steam👍 96%· 130KRAWG👍 85%· 220MC80IGDB83· 3OC80· 35

Year 2022Dev Tuxedo LabsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping sports simulation

Plan the perfect heist using creative problem solving, brute force and everything around you. Teardown features a fully destructible and truly interactive environment where player freedom and emergent gameplay are the driving mechanics.

Where it drifts furthest from Glider Simulator: game mode and world.

Released 16 years after Glider Simulator.

Genre100Visuals84Combat66Tone51World43Game mode35

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldFirst PersonMultiplayer

Steam👍 84%· 29KIGDB81· 7OC78· 114

Year 2022Dev Rebellion DevelopmentsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting, while skipping sports simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Glider Simulator: tone and game mode.

Released 16 years after Glider Simulator.

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldFirst PersonMultiplayer

Steam👍 71%· 2.5KRAWG👍 12%· 34MC70

Year 2009Dev U.S. ArmyPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of immersive sims: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting, shooter and ranged combat, while skipping sports simulation

Check Out the latest installment "America's Army: Proving Grounds" Download AA3 Today and Become a Member of the elite America's Army Team! America's Army fans and new players alike can now experience America's Army 3, the official U.S.

Where it drifts furthest from Glider Simulator: combat and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Glider Simulator.

Released 3 years after Glider Simulator.

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldFirst PersonMultiplayer

Steam👍 82%· 28KIGDB68· 12OC70· 61

Year 2014Dev Rebellion Developments · 505 GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of immersive sims: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting, while skipping sports simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Glider Simulator: tone and game mode.

Released 8 years after Glider Simulator.

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#13Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis

iRank83

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldFirst PersonMultiplayer

Steam👍 80%· 6.2KIGDB90· 1

Year 2001Dev Bohemia Interactive Studio · CodemastersOn PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and sandbox freedom, while skipping sports simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Glider Simulator: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Glider Simulator.

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Steam GOG

#14Insurgency: Sandstorm

iRank82

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFirst Person

Steam👍 85%· 132KIGDB77· 6OC79· 58

Year 2018Dev New World Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sports simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Glider Simulator: game mode and tone.

Released 12 years after Glider Simulator.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#15Arma 3

iRank80

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldFirst PersonMultiplayer

Steam👍 90%· 293KRAWG👍 75%· 399MC74IGDB73· 5

Year 2013Dev Bohemia InteractivePlaytime ~16hOn PC

✓ Same family of immersive sims: deep simulation, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting, shooter and sandbox freedom, while skipping sports simulation

Arma 3 is an open-world tactical shooter with RPG elements and a heavy focus on realism. The game is set on fictional Greece-themed islands in the near future during the war between NATO and Iran. In the campaign mode you take on the role of Corporal Ben Kerry, who takes part in this conflict.

Where it drifts furthest from Glider Simulator: game mode and combat.

Released 7 years after Glider Simulator.

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Complete list of Glider Simulator alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Glider Simulator, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Arma 2

Simulation · Shooter

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

FPS · Shooter

Wobbly Life

Adventure · Simulation

Space Trader: Merchant Marine

Simulation

X Rebirth

Simulation · Shooter

Alba: A Wildlife Adventure

Adventure

Schedule I

Simulation · Adventure

Disney•Pixar Finding Nemo

Adventure · Puzzle

Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Platformer · Metroidvania

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Adventure · Shooter

Sonic Frontiers

Adventure · Platformer

High on Life

Shooter · FPS

Control

Adventure · Shooter

Hob

Adventure · Puzzle

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Definitive Edition

Adventure · Shooter

Crimson Desert

Adventure

Lunnye Devitsy

Platformer · Metroidvania

Mafia II: Definitive Edition

Adventure · Shooter

I Am Alive

Survival · Adventure

Spark the Electric Jester 3

Platformer · Action RPG

One Finger Death Punch

Fighting · RPG

Crazy Taxi

Racing · Sandbox

Alone in the Dark

Adventure · Horror

Driver Parallel Lines

Racing · Third-person shooter

Hatred

Shooter · FPS

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Glider Simulator?: The closest game to Glider Simulator is Flower, scoring 72/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, deep simulation and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Glider Simulator?: The three closest games to Glider Simulator are: 1. Flower (72/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. I Expect You To Die (67/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Thief II: The Metal Age (62/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Glider Simulator's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 40 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is I Expect You To Die similar to Glider Simulator?: Yes — I Expect You To Die scores 67/100 similarity to Glider Simulator. They share 7 attributes, including adventure storytelling and deep simulation. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.
What Simulation games are similar to Glider Simulator?: The best Simulation games similar to Glider Simulator are Flower, I Expect You To Die, Thief II: The Metal Age and Thief: Deadly Shadows. All share the Simulation genre alongside other key Glider Simulator attributes like adventure storytelling, deep simulation and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Glider Simulator calculated?: We compare Glider Simulator against every game in our catalog using 10 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 Glider Simulator experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.