What is the best game similar to Manifold Garden?

The closest game to Manifold Garden is Refunct, scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Manifold Garden?

The three closest games to Manifold Garden are: 1. Refunct (84/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. RiME (81/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Antichamber (77/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Manifold Garden's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 10 dimensions.

Is RiME similar to Manifold Garden?

Yes, very much so — RiME scores 81/100 similarity to Manifold Garden. They share 8 attributes, including adventure storytelling and puzzle design. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What Adventure games are similar to Manifold Garden?

The best Adventure games similar to Manifold Garden are Refunct, RiME, Antichamber and Shadow of the Colossus. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Manifold Garden attributes like adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming.

How is similarity to Manifold Garden calculated?

We compare Manifold Garden against every game in our catalog using 10 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Manifold Garden experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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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.

Few titles capture what makes Manifold Garden unique: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. After measuring 10 attributes across over 6,700 games, these are the 50 most faithful alternatives. Refunct, RiME and Antichamber top the ranking, with Refunct at number one (84/100).

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Manifold Garden. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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

iRank84

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 17KRAWG👍 66%· 152

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping punishing difficulty

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…

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#2RiME

iRank83

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 90%· 5.2KIGDB73· 15OC79· 120

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Manifold Garden: visuals.

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

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 95%· 18KRAWG👍 83%· 435MC82IGDB83· 6

Year 2013Dev Alexander Bruce · DemruthPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping vibe relaxing

You control a nameless and faceless protagonist, who starts in a white chamber in the center of a high-tech maze. Your goal is to move forward through the maze by solving many difficult and intricate puzzles.

Where it drifts furthest from Manifold Garden: tone.

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#4Shadow of the Colossus

iRank92

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFantasy

IGDB93· 13OC92· 136

Year 2018Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Manifold Garden: visuals and tone.

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#5The WitnessClosest on tone

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeHardcoreRelaxingOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

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, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings procedural generation and setting scifi, 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.

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

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Steam GOG Epic

#6The Spirit and the Mouse

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationCozy

Steam👍 97%· 1.0KOC75· 8

Year 2022Dev Alblune · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, fantasy world and visual 3d, while skipping vibe relaxing

After a shocking thunderstorm brings them together, unlikely allies Lila the mouse and Lumion the Spirit guardian must work in tandem to restore balance to their quaint village. Thankfully, Lila has her big heart and electrifying new powers to aid her on this journey.

Where it drifts furthest from Manifold Garden: visuals and tone.

Released 3 years after Manifold Garden.

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#7Thank Goodness You're Here!

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationCasual

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, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, setting cartoon and visual 2d, 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 Manifold Garden: visuals and tone.

Released 5 years after Manifold Garden.

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#8Stray

iRank88

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationMelee

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 puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping vibe relaxing

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 Manifold Garden: visuals and tone.

Released 3 years after Manifold Garden.

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#9The Last Clockwinder

iRank89

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 784IGDB80· 1OC83· 12

Year 2022Dev pontoco · Cyan VenturesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and setting scifi, while skipping precision platforming

You are on a mission to repair an ancient clocktower built into the trunk of a colossal tree. Inside, you find a pair of gloves that allow you to turn anything you do into a looping clockwork automaton. Use the Clockwinder’s gloves to turn every task into a looping clockwork automaton.

Released 3 years after Manifold Garden.

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#10Pilgrims

iRank96

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 96%· 6.1K

Year 2019Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Manifold Garden: visuals.

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#11Abzu

iRank87

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 93%· 27KIGDB81· 27OC80· 122

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

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Manifold Garden: visuals.

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

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#12Outer Wilds

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 102KIGDB85· 7OC85· 61

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

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, horror tension and melee combat, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Manifold Garden: tone.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#13AER: Memories of Old

iRank77

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 86%· 7.7KIGDB68· 4OC67· 44

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

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Manifold Garden: visuals.

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

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 1.1KIGDB80· 1

Year 2020Dev Bryce BucherPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

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

The GameFatum Betula is an atmospheric exploration game with light puzzle elements. A magical birch is the only thing dictating the future, and it is your job to find something appropriate to feed it with. There is a total of 10 unique endings and a plethora of secrets to uncover.

Where it drifts furthest from Manifold Garden: tone.

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#15The First Tree

iRank77

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldExploration

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, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Manifold Garden: visuals.

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

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Complete list of Manifold Garden alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Manifold Garden, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

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Adventure · Horror

Grow Home

Adventure · Platformer

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

Adventure · Puzzle

Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

Adventure · Puzzle

Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

Adventure · Puzzle

Road 96

Adventure · Puzzle

Blue Prince

Adventure · Puzzle

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

Adventure · Puzzle

Super Mario 64

Adventure · Platformer

Obduction

Adventure · Puzzle

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Adventure · Puzzle

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Adventure · Puzzle

Telling Lies

Adventure · Simulation

Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel

Adventure · Puzzle

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

Adventure · Puzzle

Assassin's Creed

Adventure · Platformer

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

Adventure · Puzzle

From Dust

Adventure · Simulation

A Short Hike

Adventure

Thief Gold

Adventure · Simulation

Firewatch

Adventure · Horror

Kerbal Space Program

Adventure · Simulation

Proteus

Adventure

Everybody's Gone to the Rapture

Adventure

L.A. Noire

Adventure · Sandbox

The Suicide of Rachel Foster

Adventure

Destroy All Humans!

Adventure

SpaceEngine

Simulation · Sandbox

Spider-Man 3

Platformer

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Adventure

The Legend of Zelda

Adventure

Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines

Adventure

X2: The Threat

Simulation · Turn-Based Strat

Train Simulator Classic

Simulation

X: Beyond the Frontier

Simulation · Sandbox

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Manifold Garden?: The closest game to Manifold Garden is Refunct, scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Manifold Garden?: The three closest games to Manifold Garden are: 1. Refunct (84/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. RiME (81/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Antichamber (77/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Manifold Garden's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is RiME similar to Manifold Garden?: Yes, very much so — RiME scores 81/100 similarity to Manifold Garden. They share 8 attributes, including adventure storytelling and puzzle design. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to Manifold Garden?: The best Adventure games similar to Manifold Garden are Refunct, RiME, Antichamber and Shadow of the Colossus. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Manifold Garden attributes like adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming.
How is similarity to Manifold Garden calculated?: We compare Manifold Garden against every game in our catalog using 10 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Manifold Garden experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.