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We filtered the 40 games similar to Glider Simulator down to the 17 that fit the “Xbox” category. Thief: Deadly Shadows, Goat Simulator 3 and NBA 2K21 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Glider Simulator.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Glider Simulator is Thief: Deadly Shadows — scoring 62/100 on our similarity scale. Goat Simulator 3 and NBA 2K21 follow close behind.

#1Thief: Deadly Shadows62 #2Goat Simulator 358 #3NBA 2K2157 #4Sniper Elite III49 #5Sniper Elite 548

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The best games like Glider Simulator on Xbox

17 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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.

#1Thief: Deadly ShadowsClosest overall match

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Thief: Deadly Shadows

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.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals55Tone44Combat32

#2Goat Simulator 3Closest on combat

58

Goat Simulator 3

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.

Genre100Combat100Tone75Visuals69World59Game mode19

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NBA 2K21

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.

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals51Tone34Game mode20

Steam Epic Xbox

#4Sniper Elite III

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Sniper Elite III

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.

Genre100World100Visuals54Combat34Game mode30Tone0

#5Sniper Elite 5

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Sniper Elite 5

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.

Genre100World100Visuals54Combat30Game mode28Tone0

Steam Epic Xbox

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Wobbly Life

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

MeleeCasualOpen WorldMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 97%· 34K

Year 2020Dev RubberBandGamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, cozy, relaxing feel and sandbox world, while skipping sports simulation

Wobbly Life is a lively open world physics based sandbox. Explore Wobbly Island with your friends, discover fun locations filled with minigames and dynamic toys. Be a hard working wobbly and work around town in various roles to earn cash to own properties and purchase/customise new clothes and vehicles. Play with your friends in Online and Local Co-op up to 4 players!

Where it drifts furthest from Glider Simulator: game mode.

Released 14 years after Glider Simulator.

Genre100Combat100Tone62World62Game mode0

#7Operation Flashpoint: Dragon RisingClosest on visuals

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Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldFirst PersonMultiplayer

Steam👍 69%· 2.5KRAWG👍 25%· 172MC76IGDB79· 5

Year 2009Dev CodemastersPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

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

Dragon Rising is the second installment of Operation Flashpoint series, though its plot bears no connection to the previous game. The game is set on Skira, a fictional Northern Pacific island with huge oil reserves. China annexed the island, provoking a military conflict with Russia and the US.

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

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

Released 3 years after Glider Simulator.

Genre100World100Visuals71Game mode41Combat36

#8Insurgency: Sandstorm

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Insurgency: Sandstorm

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.

Genre100World100Visuals71Combat50Tone35Game mode19

Steam Epic Xbox

#9Alba: A Wildlife Adventure

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Alba: A Wildlife Adventure

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeCasualNarrativeOpen World3D

Steam👍 98%· 8.0KRAWG👍 96%· 82MC81OC82· 28

Year 2020Dev ustwo gamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Glider Simulator, expect adventure storytelling, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep simulation

Alba: a Wildlife Adventure is a new tale from the creators of Monument Valley and Assemble with Care. When Alba visits her grandparents on a Mediterranean island, she is ready for a peaceful summer of wildlife exploration with her friend Ines.

Released 14 years after Glider Simulator.

Combat100Game mode100World100Tone72Visuals67Genre50

#10Sonic Frontiers

31

Sonic Frontiers

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen World3D

Steam👍 89%· 28KIGDB72· 8OC71· 137

Year 2022Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Glider Simulator, it's known for adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Glider Simulator: visuals.

Released 16 years after Glider Simulator.

Combat100Game mode100World100Tone53Genre50Visuals41

Steam Epic Xbox

#11High on Life

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High on Life

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFirst Person

Steam👍 89%· 25KIGDB69· 5OC69· 92

Year 2022Dev Squanch GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Glider Simulator, expect adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

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

Where it drifts furthest from Glider Simulator: tone.

Released 16 years after Glider Simulator.

Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals71Genre50Tone42

Steam Epic Xbox

#12Mafia II: Definitive Edition

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Mafia II: Definitive Edition

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldDark

Steam👍 74%· 37KIGDB61· 4

Year 2020Dev D3T Limited · 2KOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Glider Simulator, it's known for adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping deep simulation

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

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

Released 14 years after Glider Simulator.

Combat100Game mode100World100Genre50Tone47Visuals0

29

Control

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldDark

Steam👍 86%· 60KIGDB83· 15OC84· 183

Year 2019Dev Remedy Entertainment · 505 GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Glider Simulator, it's known for adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and horror tension, while skipping deep simulation

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

Released 13 years after Glider Simulator.

Combat100Game mode100World100Genre50Tone42Visuals0

Steam Epic Xbox

#14Ori and the Will of the Wisps

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Ori and the Will of the Wisps

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldCozy

Steam👍 97%· 144KRAWG👍 89%· 1.3KMC91IGDB91· 12OC91· 178

Year 2020Dev Moon Studios · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~11hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Glider Simulator: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

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

A New Journey Begins Embark on an adventure with all new combat and customization options while exploring a vast, exotic world encountering larger than life enemies and challenging puzzles. Seek help from discoverable allies on your path to unravel Ori’s true destiny.

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

Released 14 years after Glider Simulator.

Combat100Game mode100World100Genre50Tone35Visuals0

Steam Xbox Nintendo

#15Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Definitive Edition

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Definitive Edition

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldDark

Steam👍 79%· 14K

Year 2021Dev Grove Street Games · Rockstar GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Glider Simulator, expect adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and racing gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

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

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

Released 15 years after Glider Simulator.

Combat100Game mode100World89Genre50Tone38Visuals0

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