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We filtered the 50 games similar to Go Outside Simulator down to the 13 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Abzu, The First Tree and Telling Lies top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Go Outside Simulator.

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The best games like Go Outside Simulator on Nintendo Switch

13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Go Outside Simulator. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

#1AbzuClosest overall match

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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 deep simulation, vibe casual and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe relaxing, while skipping visual first person

Where it drifts furthest from Go Outside Simulator: visuals and tone.

It predates Go Outside Simulator by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualOpen WorldExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 75%· 5.8KOC80· 14

Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual first person

Where it drifts furthest from Go Outside Simulator: visuals and tone.

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

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#3Telling LiesClosest on visuals

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonNarrative

Steam👍 63%· 1.3KIGDB85· 7OC79· 50

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing deep simulation, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Go Outside Simulator: tone.

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

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonMelee

Steam👍 96%· 102KIGDB85· 7OC85· 61

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing deep simulation, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and horror tension, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Go Outside Simulator: tone.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 91%· 97KIGDB79· 18OC80· 134

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing vibe casual, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Go Outside Simulator by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6The Suicide of Rachel Foster

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 68%· 6.8KIGDB65· 4OC68· 61

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing vibe casual, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

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

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#7AER: Memories of Old

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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: vibe casual, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe relaxing, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Go Outside Simulator: visuals and tone.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualOpen WorldExplorationRelaxing

Steam👍 96%· 6.1K

Year 2019Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: vibe casual, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and card game strategy, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Go Outside Simulator: visuals and tone.

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#9The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonMagic

Steam👍 88%· 9.0KIGDB82· 16OC79· 90

Year 2014Dev The AstronautsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing open world exploration, single-player focus and exploration and discovery

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and horror tension, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Go Outside Simulator: tone.

It predates Go Outside Simulator by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonRanged

Steam👍 89%· 7.8KIGDB75· 14OC76· 65

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

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with open world exploration, single-player focus and exploration and discovery

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Go Outside Simulator: tone.

It predates Go Outside Simulator by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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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: open world exploration, single-player focus and exploration and discovery

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and sandbox freedom, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Go Outside Simulator: visuals.

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#12The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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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: open world exploration, single-player focus and exploration and discovery

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and sandbox freedom, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Go Outside Simulator: visuals and progression.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 5.2KIGDB73· 15OC79· 120

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing open world exploration, single-player focus and exploration and discovery

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

Where it drifts furthest from Go Outside Simulator: tone and visuals.

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