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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 15 that fit the “Relaxing” category. The Witness, Refunct and RiME top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Manifold Garden.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

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NarrativeRelaxingSolo

Year 2019Dev William Chyr Studio

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Within the “Relaxing” category, the closest game to Manifold Garden is The Witness — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Refunct and RiME follow close behind.

#1The Witness75 #2Refunct84 #3RiME81 #4The Last Clockwinder70 #5Dear Esther: Landmark Edition69

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The best relaxing games like Manifold Garden

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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.

#1The WitnessClosest on genre

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The Witness

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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#2RefunctClosest overall match

84

Refunct

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…

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone66

81

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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#4The Last Clockwinder

70

The Last Clockwinder

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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#5Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

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Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 75%· 7.4KIGDB65· 11OC67· 38

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, vibe casual and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping precision platforming

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

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#6AER: 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.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone74Visuals0

#7The First Tree

68

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.

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68

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.

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67

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

65

Grow Home

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 92%· 5.6KIGDB78· 6OC76· 38

Year 2015Dev Ubisoft Reflections · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and vibe relaxing

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping puzzle design

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

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

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Proteus

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 76%· 2.8KRAWG👍 38%· 183MC80IGDB70· 4

Year 2013Dev Curve Digital · Twisted TreePlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, procedural generation and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Big Picture Mode About the GameProteus is a game about exploration and immersion in a dream-like island world where the soundtrack to your play is created by your surroundings. Played in first-person, the primary means of interaction is simply your presence in the world and how you observe it.

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

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#12A Short Hike

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A Short Hike

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 99%· 22KRAWG👍 91%· 469MC84IGDB78· 2OC87· 32

Year 2019Dev adamgryuPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park. Follow the marked trails or explore the backcountry as you make your way to the summit. Along the way, meet other hikers, discover hidden treasures, and take in the world around you.

Where it drifts furthest from Manifold Garden: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression77Tone56Visuals0

#13Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming

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Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 25%· 304

Year 2013Dev Actalogic · United Independent EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: vibe relaxing, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping adventure storytelling

Enjoy being a farmer between 1950 and 1970 in the Agricultural Simulator – Historical Farming. The game takes you to the good old days and you will experience the charming farming of the 60's and 70's.

Where it drifts furthest from Manifold Garden: tone.

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

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SpaceEngine

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 96%· 16KRAWG👍 89%· 36

Year 2019Dev Vladimir RomanyukPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with vibe relaxing, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

SpaceEngine is a 1:1 scale science-based Universe simulator, featuring billions upon billions of galaxies, nebulae, stars, and planets, all shown at their full real-world scale.

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone60World47Visuals0

#15Train Simulator Classic

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Train Simulator Classic

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingOpen WorldExplorationCasual

Steam👍 72%· 29KRAWG👍 54%· 70

Year 2009Dev Dovetail GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

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

Train Simulator 2015 is a train simulation game developed by Dovetail Games. It follows Dovetail Games annual game release model. ###Gameplay There is no plot present in the game.

Where it drifts furthest from Manifold Garden: tone.

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

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

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