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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 Linelith down to the 16 that fit the “Xbox” category. Abzu, AER: Memories of Old and Obduction top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Linelith.

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Year 2022Dev Patrick Traynor

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Linelith is Abzu — scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. AER: Memories of Old and Obduction follow close behind.

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The best games like Linelith on Xbox

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Linelith. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1AbzuClosest overall match

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Abzu

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingCasualOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 93%· 27KIGDB81· 27OC80· 122

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

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with puzzle design, vibe relaxing and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping setting space

Where it drifts furthest from Linelith: visuals.

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

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#2AER: Memories of OldClosest on tone

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AER: Memories of Old

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingCasualOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 86%· 7.7KIGDB68· 4OC67· 44

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

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: puzzle design, vibe relaxing and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping setting space

Where it drifts furthest from Linelith: visuals and setting.

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

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Obduction

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualOpen WorldFantasySci-FiExploration

Steam👍 80%· 4.0KIGDB67· 9OC72· 37

Year 2016Dev Cyan WorldsOn PC · PS4 · iOS

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with puzzle design, vibe casual and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and visual first person, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Linelith: visuals and tone.

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

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Refunct

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingCasualOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 96%· 17KRAWG👍 66%· 152

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing puzzle design, vibe relaxing and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping fantasy world

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 Linelith: visuals.

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#5Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

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Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualRelaxingOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 75%· 7.4KIGDB65· 11OC67· 38

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing puzzle design, vibe casual and vibe relaxing

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping setting space

Where it drifts furthest from Linelith: visuals and setting.

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

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#6Thank Goodness You're Here!Closest on visuals

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Thank Goodness You're Here!

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualOpen WorldExploration2DIsometric

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

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

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with puzzle design, vibe casual and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe relaxing

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

Where it drifts furthest from Linelith: setting.

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RiME

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 90%· 5.2KIGDB73· 15OC79· 120

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing puzzle design, vibe relaxing and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Linelith: visuals.

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

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#8Outer WildsClosest on setting

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Outer Wilds

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSpaceSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 96%· 102KIGDB85· 7OC85· 61

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing puzzle design, open world exploration and setting space

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and horror tension, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Linelith: tone and visuals.

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The Witness

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingOpen 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: puzzle design, vibe relaxing and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping vibe casual

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 Linelith: visuals and tone.

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World59Tone41Setting41

#10The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

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The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSpaceExplorationMagic

Steam👍 88%· 9.0KIGDB82· 16OC79· 90

Year 2014Dev The AstronautsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing puzzle design, open world exploration and setting space

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Linelith: tone and visuals.

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

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

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#11Telling Lies

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Telling Lies

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationNarrativeDark

Steam👍 63%· 1.3KIGDB85· 7OC79· 50

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing puzzle design, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Linelith: tone and visuals.

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

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Road 96

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 92%· 25KIGDB83· 8OC78· 93

Year 2021Dev DigixArt · RavenscourtOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with puzzle design, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and procedural generation, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Linelith: tone and visuals.

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

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#13The First Tree

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The First Tree

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingCasualOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 75%· 5.8KOC80· 14

Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing vibe relaxing, vibe casual and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep simulation and precision platforming, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Linelith: visuals and setting.

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

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#14The Suicide of Rachel Foster

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The Suicide of Rachel Foster

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualOpen WorldExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 68%· 6.8KIGDB65· 4OC68· 61

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing vibe casual, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Linelith: setting and visuals.

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

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Firewatch

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualOpen WorldExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 91%· 97KIGDB79· 18OC80· 134

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing vibe casual, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Linelith: setting and visuals.

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

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