9 Relaxing games like Journey that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Journey down to the 9 that fit the “Relaxing” category. Monument Valley, GRIS and Smushi Come Home top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Journey.

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The best relaxing games like Journey

9 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Journey. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Monument Valley

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SoloRelaxingCasualNarrativeFantasyExploration3DThird Person

Steam👍 98%· 8.4KRAWG👍 93%· 545MC89

Year 2014Dev ustwo gamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings linear, story-driven structure, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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#2GRIS

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SoloNarrativeRelaxingCasual2D

Steam👍 96%· 94KRAWG👍 84%· 1.1KMC83OC86· 125

Year 2018Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: fantasy world.

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCasualRelaxingNarrativeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 99%· 2.7KOC83· 11

Year 2023Dev SomeHumbleOnion · Mooneye StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping fantasy world

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloRelaxingNarrativeCasualFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 4.8KIGDB57· 9OC54· 52

Year 2015Dev Uppercut GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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#5Jusant

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SoloNarrativeRelaxingFantasyExplorationThird Person3D

Steam👍 93%· 6.6KIGDB86· 3OC84· 83

Year 2023Dev DON'T NODOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping vibe casual

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Steam GOG Epic

#6Neva

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SoloNarrativeRelaxingFantasy2D

Steam👍 94%· 9.9KIGDB93· 2OC87· 111

Year 2024Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings setting anime, while skipping vibe casual

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#7Webbed

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SoloRelaxingNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 98%· 15KRAWG👍 88%· 95

Year 2021Dev Sbug GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and visual pixel, while skipping vibe casual

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeRelaxingFantasyThird Person3D

Steam👍 98%· 19KIGDB88· 2OC78· 26

Year 2020Dev Hello GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe casual

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeRelaxing2D3D

Steam👍 97%· 5.9KRAWG👍 83%· 151MC82IGDB73· 2OC79· 31

Year 2020Dev Skookum ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping vibe casual

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