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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 19 that fit the “Xbox” category. Refunct, The First Tree and Stray 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 “Xbox” category, the closest game to Grow Up is Refunct — scoring 85/100 on our similarity scale. The First Tree and Stray follow close behind.

#1Refunct85 #2The First Tree79 #3Stray79 #4RiME73 #5Thank Goodness You're Here!71

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The best games like Grow Up on Xbox

19 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.

#1RefunctClosest overall match

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Refunct

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingCasualNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 96%· 17KRAWG👍 66%· 152

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, precision platforming and vibe relaxing

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and visual first person, while skipping setting scifi

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 Grow Up: visuals.

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#2The First TreeClosest on visuals

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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.

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Stray

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeCozyOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 97%· 171KRAWG👍 84%· 1.3KMC82IGDB85· 8OC84· 200

Year 2022Dev BlueTwelve · Annapurna InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, horror tension and melee combat, while skipping vibe casual

Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten city. Stray is a third-person cat adventure game set amidst the detailed, neon-lit alleys of a decaying cybercity and the murky environments of its seedy underbelly.

Where it drifts furthest from Grow Up: setting.

Released 6 years after Grow Up.

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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.

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#5Thank Goodness You're Here!

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Thank Goodness You're Here!

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

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

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

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, setting cartoon and visual 2d, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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

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

Released 8 years after Grow Up.

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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.

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#7AER: 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

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Obduction

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 80%· 4.0KIGDB67· 9OC72· 37

Year 2016Dev Cyan WorldsOn PC · PS4 · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, fantasy world and visual first person, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Grow Up: visuals.

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

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#9The WitnessClosest on setting

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The Witness

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldSci-FiExploration

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

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, punishing difficulty and procedural generation, while skipping precision platforming

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 Grow Up: visuals and tone.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100World69Tone42

#10Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

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Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeCasualRelaxingOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 75%· 7.4KIGDB65· 11OC67· 38

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, horror tension and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping precision platforming

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

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone88World56Setting0

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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.

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#12The 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.

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#14Sherlock 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

#15Telling 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.

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