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We filtered the 50 games similar to Go Outside Simulator down to the 17 that fit the “Xbox” category. Abzu, The First Tree and Port Royale 3 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Go Outside Simulator.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Go Outside Simulator is Abzu — scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. The First Tree and Port Royale 3 follow close behind.

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The best games like Go Outside Simulator on Xbox

17 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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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 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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#2The 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 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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#3Port 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 vibe casual

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 Go Outside Simulator: progression.

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

It predates Go Outside Simulator by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Telling LiesClosest on visuals

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Telling Lies

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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Outer Wilds

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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Steam Epic Xbox

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Obduction

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 80%· 4.0KIGDB67· 9OC72· 37

Year 2016Dev Cyan WorldsOn PC · PS4 · iOS

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

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

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

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

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone75

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Firewatch

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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#8The Suicide of Rachel Foster

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The Suicide of Rachel Foster

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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Refunct

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 17KRAWG👍 66%· 152

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

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming, 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 Go Outside Simulator: tone.

It predates Go Outside Simulator by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Thank Goodness You're Here!Closest on tone

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Thank Goodness You're Here!

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualOpen WorldExplorationNarrative

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

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

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

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Go Outside Simulator: visuals.

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#11Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

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Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 75%· 7.4KIGDB65· 11OC67· 38

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

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Go Outside Simulator: world.

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

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone52World49

#12AER: 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: 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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#13The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

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The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

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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#14Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

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Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

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.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals69Tone0

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The Witness

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonNarrative

Steam👍 85%· 21KRAWG👍 77%· 1.3KMC87IGDB88· 12OC86· 98

Year 2016Dev NVIDIA Lightspeed Studios · TheklaPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

The Witness is a 3D puzzle game where you explore a mysterious island full of natural and artificial structures. The game is focused on non-verbal communication that should make the player more attentive to the environment surrounding him.

Where it drifts furthest from Go Outside Simulator: tone.

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100World64Tone0

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