#1Refunct
96
iRank84
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingCasualNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 96%· 17KRAWG👍 66%· 152
Year 2015Dev Dominique GrieshoferPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox
Grow Up is hard to replace: few games combine adventure storytelling, vibe casual and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 11 gameplay attributes and found 52 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Refunct, Grow Home and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom lead the list, with Refunct reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Grow Up special.
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The closest game to Grow Up is Refunct — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Grow Home and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom follow close behind.
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52 similar games found96
iRank85
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCasualCozyRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 92%· 5.6KIGDB78· 6OC76· 38
Year 2015Dev Ubisoft Reflections · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC
93
iRank95
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person
IGDB95· 6OC95· 164
Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch
91
iRank97
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person
IGDB98· 27OC96· 167
Year 2017Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch
93
iRank89
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeRelaxingCozyOpen WorldSci-FiExploration
Steam👍 96%· 784IGDB80· 1OC83· 12
Year 2022Dev pontoco · Cyan VenturesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS
#6Pilgrims
91
iRank96
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingCasualNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 96%· 6.1K
Year 2019Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC
92
iRank93
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonRanged
IGDB93· 7
Year 2011Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo
92
iRank92
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
OC92· 136
Year 2012Dev Team Ico · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, precision platforming and strong narrative focus
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, while skipping vibe casual
97
iRank69
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person
IGDB70· 5OC69· 13
Year 2005Dev Pandemic Studios · THQOn PS4
92
iRank89
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonFantasy
IGDB89· 1
Year 1996Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo
#11SpaceEngine
90
iRank93
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCasualRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExploration
Steam👍 96%· 16KRAWG👍 89%· 36
Year 2019Dev Vladimir RomanyukPlaytime ~1hOn PC
#12A Short Hike
91
iRank90
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingCozyCasualNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 99%· 22KRAWG👍 91%· 469MC84IGDB78· 2OC87· 32
Year 2019Dev adamgryuPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh
94
iRank79
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCasualNarrativeCozyOpen WorldSci-FiExploration
Steam👍 79%· 115
Dev Cyan WorldsPlaytime ~1hOn PC
#14Stray
91
iRank88
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeCozyOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 97%· 171KRAWG👍 84%· 1.3KMC82IGDB85· 8OC84· 200
Year 2022Dev BlueTwelve · Annapurna InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox
#15Abzu
91
iRank87
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingNarrativeCasualOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 27KIGDB81· 27OC80· 122
Year 2016Dev Giant Squid · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Grow Up?
- The closest game to Grow Up is Refunct, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, precision platforming and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Grow Up?
- The three closest games to Grow Up are: 1. Refunct (96/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Grow Home (96/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (93/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Grow Up's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 52 candidates across 11 dimensions.
- Is Grow Home similar to Grow Up?
- Yes, very much so — Grow Home scores 96/100 similarity to Grow Up. They share 11 attributes, including adventure storytelling and precision platforming. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What Adventure games are similar to Grow Up?
- The best Adventure games similar to Grow Up are Refunct, Grow Home, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Grow Up attributes like adventure storytelling, precision platforming and single-player focus.
- How is similarity to Grow Up calculated?
- We compare Grow Up 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 Grow Up experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.