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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 Manifold Garden down to the 16 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. RiME, AER: Memories of Old and The First Tree top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Manifold Garden.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

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Year 2019Dev William Chyr Studio

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Manifold Garden is RiME — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. AER: Memories of Old and The First Tree follow close behind.

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The best games like Manifold Garden on Nintendo Switch

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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.

#1RiMEClosest overall match

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RiME

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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#2AER: Memories of Old

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AER: Memories of Old

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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#3The First Tree

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The First Tree

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.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone72Visuals0

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Abzu

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.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone68Visuals0

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Pilgrims

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.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone59Visuals0

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Outer Wilds

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.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals85Tone39

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#7Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

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Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst 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, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, historical setting and visual third person, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Manifold Garden: tone.

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

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals71Tone41

#8The Vanishing of Ethan CarterClosest on visuals

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The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 9.0KIGDB82· 16OC79· 90

Year 2014Dev The AstronautsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Manifold Garden: tone.

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

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone35

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Telling Lies

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 63%· 1.3KIGDB85· 7OC79· 50

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

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Manifold Garden: tone.

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

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Road 96

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 92%· 25KIGDB83· 8OC78· 93

Year 2021Dev DigixArt · RavenscourtOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with procedural generation and melee combat, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Manifold Garden: tone.

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100World59Tone40

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The Exit 8

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 93%· 11KIGDB93· 2

Year 2023Dev KOTAKE CREATE · PLAYISMOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, deep simulation and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Manifold Garden: tone.

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

Released 4 years after Manifold Garden.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals68World61Tone34

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Blue Prince

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 87%· 18KIGDB91· 5OC89· 117

Year 2025Dev Dogubomb · Raw FuryOn Xbox · Switch · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, deep simulation and procedural generation, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Manifold Garden: tone.

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

Released 6 years after Manifold Garden.

Genre100Game mode100Progression74Visuals71World50Tone40

#13The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationRangedSandbox World

IGDB95· 6OC95· 164

Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and ranged combat, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Manifold Garden: visuals.

Released 4 years after Manifold Garden.

Genre100Game mode100Progression68World63Visuals0

#14The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationRangedSandbox World

IGDB98· 27OC96· 167

Year 2017Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and ranged combat, while skipping precision platforming

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

Genre100Game mode100World63Progression44Visuals0

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Firewatch

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

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 open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and vibe casual, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Manifold Garden: tone.

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

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