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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 39 games similar to Grunn down to the 19 that fit the “Xbox” category. Thief: Deadly Shadows, Goat Simulator 3 and Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Grunn.

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Year 2024Dev Sokpop Collective

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Grunn is Thief: Deadly Shadows — scoring 69/100 on our similarity scale. Goat Simulator 3 and Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising follow close behind.

#1Thief: Deadly Shadows69 #2Goat Simulator 353 #3Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising49 #4Sniper Elite III48 #5Sniper Elite 547

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The best games like Grunn on Xbox

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Grunn. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Thief: Deadly ShadowsClosest overall match

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Thief: Deadly Shadows

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 81%· 2.6KRAWG👍 77%· 230MC85IGDB83· 2

Year 2004Dev Ion Storm · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: shooter, stealth mechanics and ranged combat, while skipping puzzle design

Thief 3: Deadly Shadows is a stealth-action game developed by Ion Storm Inc. It is the third installment in the Thief franchise. The game is set in a Steampunk world that resembles both the middle ages and the Victorian era. Besides that, there are several fantasy elements in the game.

Where it drifts furthest from Grunn: progression and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Grunn.

It predates Grunn by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Goat Simulator 3Closest on combat

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Goat Simulator 3

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeCasualOpen WorldExploration3D

Steam👍 98%· 15KRAWG👍 79%· 33OC72· 51

Year 2022Dev Coffee Stain StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping horror tension

Pilgor’s baaack! Gather your herd and venture forth into Goat Simulator 3; an all-new, totally realistic, sandbox farmyard experience. Invite up to three friends in local or online co-op, create carnage as a team, or compete in mini-games and then not be friends anymore.

Where it drifts furthest from Grunn: game mode and tone.

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#3Operation Flashpoint: Dragon RisingClosest on progression

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Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 69%· 2.5KRAWG👍 25%· 172MC76IGDB79· 5

Year 2009Dev CodemastersPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, puzzle design and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, shooter and ranged combat, while skipping horror tension

Dragon Rising is the second installment of Operation Flashpoint series, though its plot bears no connection to the previous game. The game is set on Skira, a fictional Northern Pacific island with huge oil reserves. China annexed the island, provoking a military conflict with Russia and the US.

Where it drifts furthest from Grunn: setting and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Grunn.

It predates Grunn by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals67Game mode41Combat34

#4Sniper Elite III

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Sniper Elite III

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 28KIGDB68· 12OC70· 61

Year 2014Dev Rebellion Developments · 505 GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of immersive sims: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Grunn: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Grunn.

It predates Grunn by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals51Combat31Game mode30

#5Sniper Elite 5

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Sniper Elite 5

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 84%· 29KIGDB81· 7OC78· 114

Year 2022Dev Rebellion DevelopmentsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Grunn: setting and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Grunn.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals51Tone32Combat28

Steam Epic Xbox

#6Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's DaughterClosest on visuals

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Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkCasualOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person3D

Steam👍 80%· 14KIGDB67· 8OC65· 41

Year 2016Dev Frogwares · Bigben InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Grunn: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Grunn.

It predates Grunn by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100World100Progression100Visuals83Tone80Game mode67

#7Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Definitive EditionClosest on setting

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Definitive Edition

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExploration

Steam👍 79%· 14K

Year 2021Dev Grove Street Games · Rockstar GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Grunn, expect adventure storytelling, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and racing gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Grunn: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Grunn.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Progression100World87Tone60

#8Ghostwire: Tokyo

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Ghostwire: Tokyo

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 83%· 20KIGDB77· 7OC77· 208

Year 2022Dev Tango Gameworks · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Like Grunn, it's known for adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and ranged combat, while skipping deep simulation

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Grunn.

Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals68Combat67Setting64

Steam Epic Xbox

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Control

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExploration

Steam👍 86%· 60KIGDB83· 15OC84· 183

Year 2019Dev Remedy Entertainment · 505 GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Grunn, it's known for adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Grunn: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Grunn.

Combat100Game mode100World100Progression69Setting60Tone59

Steam Epic Xbox

#10Bully: Scholarship Edition

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Bully: Scholarship Edition

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 84%· 41KRAWG👍 86%· 765MC72IGDB80· 3

Year 2008Dev Rockstar New England · Rockstar GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Grunn: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

Set in Bullworth Academy, a fictional British private school, this game tells about school bullying and the troublesome period of growing to adolescence. You assume the role of Jimmy Hopkins, a 15-year-old boy and a “problem child”, who was already kicked out of many schools for his misbehavior.

Where it drifts furthest from Grunn: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Grunn.

It predates Grunn by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Progression100World65Tone53Genre50

#11Ori and the Will of the Wisps

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Ori and the Will of the Wisps

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 97%· 144KRAWG👍 89%· 1.3KMC91IGDB91· 12OC91· 178

Year 2020Dev Moon Studios · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~11hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Grunn: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror tension

A New Journey Begins Embark on an adventure with all new combat and customization options while exploring a vast, exotic world encountering larger than life enemies and challenging puzzles. Seek help from discoverable allies on your path to unravel Ori’s true destiny.

Where it drifts furthest from Grunn: setting and visuals.

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Steam Xbox Nintendo

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Wobbly Life

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

MeleeCasualCozyOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 97%· 34K

Year 2020Dev RubberBandGamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping horror tension

Wobbly Life is a lively open world physics based sandbox. Explore Wobbly Island with your friends, discover fun locations filled with minigames and dynamic toys. Be a hard working wobbly and work around town in various roles to earn cash to own properties and purchase/customise new clothes and vehicles. Play with your friends in Online and Local Co-op up to 4 players!

Where it drifts furthest from Grunn: game mode.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Tone69World58Game mode0

#13Insurgency: Sandstorm

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Insurgency: Sandstorm

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 85%· 132KIGDB77· 6OC79· 58

Year 2018Dev New World Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Grunn: setting and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Grunn.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals67Tone50Combat47

Steam Epic Xbox

43

NBA 2K21

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen World3D

Steam👍 42%· 39KRAWG👍 46%· 93MC72OC68· 84

Year 2020Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesPlaytime ~19hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, competitive edge and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping horror tension

With extensive improvements upon its best-in-class graphics and gameplay, competitive and community online features, and deep, varied game modes, NBA 2K21 offers one-of-a-kind immersion into all facets of NBA basketball and culture - where Everything is Game.

Where it drifts furthest from Grunn: progression and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Grunn.

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals54Tone25Game mode20

Steam Epic Xbox

#15Alba: A Wildlife AdventureClosest on tone

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Alba: A Wildlife Adventure

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeCasualCozyNarrativeOpen WorldExploration3D

Steam👍 98%· 8.0KRAWG👍 96%· 82MC81OC82· 28

Year 2020Dev ustwo gamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel.

≠ Missing: horror tension.

Alba: a Wildlife Adventure is a new tale from the creators of Monument Valley and Assemble with Care. When Alba visits her grandparents on a Mediterranean island, she is ready for a peaceful summer of wildlife exploration with her friend Ines.

Combat100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone89Visuals70

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