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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.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Grow Up down to the 15 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. The First Tree, RiME and Pilgrims top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Grow Up.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

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CasualCozySolo

Year 2016Dev Ubisoft Reflections

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Grow Up is The First Tree — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. RiME and Pilgrims follow close behind.

#1The First Tree79 #2RiME73 #3Pilgrims66 #4Abzu65 #5AER: Memories of Old64

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The best games like Grow Up on Nintendo Switch

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Grow Up. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1The First TreeClosest overall match

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The First Tree

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeRelaxingCasualOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 75%· 5.8KOC80· 14

Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, precision platforming and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation and fantasy world, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Grow Up: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Grow Up.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone87

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RiME

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 5.2KIGDB73· 15OC79· 120

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, precision platforming and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Grow Up: setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone55

#3PilgrimsClosest on tone

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Pilgrims

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingCasualNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 96%· 6.1K

Year 2019Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, vibe relaxing and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, card game strategy and setting cartoon, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Grow Up: setting and visuals.

Released 3 years after Grow Up.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100Setting0

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Abzu

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingNarrativeCasualOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 27KIGDB81· 27OC80· 122

Year 2016Dev Giant Squid · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, puzzle design and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Grow Up: setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone89

#5AER: Memories of Old

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AER: Memories of Old

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingNarrativeCasualOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 7.7KIGDB68· 4OC67· 44

Year 2017Dev Forgotten Key · Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, fantasy world and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Grow Up: setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone85

#6The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomClosest on setting

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person

IGDB95· 6OC95· 164

Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping precision platforming

Released 7 years after Grow Up.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting71Progression69World67

#7The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person

IGDB98· 27OC96· 167

Year 2017Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Grow Up: progression.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100World67Setting53Progression45

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Firewatch

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 91%· 97KIGDB79· 18OC80· 134

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Grow Up: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone67Setting0

#9The Suicide of Rachel Foster

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The Suicide of Rachel Foster

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 68%· 6.8KIGDB65· 4OC68· 61

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and visual first person, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Grow Up: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Grow Up.

Released 4 years after Grow Up.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone62Setting0

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Outer Wilds

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 96%· 102KIGDB85· 7OC85· 61

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, deep simulation and horror tension, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Grow Up: visuals and tone.

Released 3 years after Grow Up.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Setting40Tone35

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#11Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

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Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 7.8KIGDB75· 14OC76· 65

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

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Grow Up: setting and tone.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals64Tone37

#12Telling Lies

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Telling Lies

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationDark

Steam👍 63%· 1.3KIGDB85· 7OC79· 50

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Grow Up: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Grow Up.

Released 3 years after Grow Up.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone28Visuals0

53

Road 96

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationMelee

Steam👍 92%· 25KIGDB83· 8OC78· 93

Year 2021Dev DigixArt · RavenscourtOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, procedural generation and melee combat, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Grow Up: visuals and tone.

Released 5 years after Grow Up.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World64Tone37Visuals0

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Blue Prince

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationProcedural

Steam👍 87%· 18KIGDB91· 5OC89· 117

Year 2025Dev Dogubomb · Raw FuryOn Xbox · Switch · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, roguelike runs and deep simulation, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Grow Up: visuals and tone.

Released 9 years after Grow Up.

Genre100Game mode100Progression75World56Tone37Visuals0

#15The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

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The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationMagic

Steam👍 88%· 9.0KIGDB82· 16OC79· 90

Year 2014Dev The AstronautsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Grow Up: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone31Setting0

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