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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 Pools down to the 15 that fit the “Relaxing” category. Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming, Dear Esther: Landmark Edition and The Last Clockwinder top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Pools.

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Within the “Relaxing” category, the closest game to Pools is Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming — scoring 53/100 on our similarity scale. Dear Esther: Landmark Edition and The Last Clockwinder follow close behind.

#1Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming53 #2Dear Esther: Landmark Edition66 #3The Last Clockwinder62 #4The First Tree60 #5Abzu60

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15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Pools. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Agricultural Simulator: Historical FarmingClosest on genre

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Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 25%· 304

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

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: deep simulation, vibe relaxing and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and historical setting, 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 Pools: setting.

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

It predates Pools by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Dear Esther: Landmark EditionClosest overall match

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Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 75%· 7.4KIGDB65· 11OC67· 38

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Pools: world.

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

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

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#3The Last Clockwinder

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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, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Pools: setting.

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#4The 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, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Pools: setting and visuals.

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

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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, deep simulation and vibe relaxing

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Pools: setting and visuals.

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

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

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#6Farming Simulator 19

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Farming Simulator 19

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

MultiplayerSoloRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 76KRAWG👍 46%· 200OC70· 40

Year 2018Dev Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, co op and online features, while skipping adventure storytelling

The best-selling franchise returns this year with a complete overhaul of the graphics engine, offering the most striking and immersive visuals and effects, along with the deepest and most complete farming experience ever.

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

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Steam Epic Xbox

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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, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, precision platforming and vibe casual, while skipping horror tension

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…

It predates Pools by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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The Witness

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen 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, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, punishing difficulty and procedural generation, while skipping horror tension

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 Pools: setting.

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

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

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#9RiMEClosest on tone

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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, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, precision platforming and melee combat, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Pools: setting and visuals.

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

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#10AER: 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, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Pools: setting and visuals.

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

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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, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, card game strategy and vibe casual, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Pools: setting and visuals.

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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 horror tension

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 Pools: setting and visuals.

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#13Animal Crossing: Wild WorldClosest on game mode

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Animal Crossing: Wild World

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerRelaxingOpen WorldExploration

IGDB75· 2

Year 2005Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with deep simulation, vibe relaxing and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Pools: visuals.

It predates Pools by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Farming Simulator 2013 Titanium Edition

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Farming Simulator 2013 Titanium Edition

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

MultiplayerSoloRelaxingOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 93%· 5.3KRAWG👍 66%· 38IGDB30· 1

Year 2012Dev Giants Software · Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with deep simulation, vibe relaxing and open world exploration

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

Welcome to the largest and most exciting farming simulator ever made! Farming Simulator will challenge you to take on the role of a modern day farmer. Animal husbandry, crops, sales… It's up to you to manage and grow your own farm in two huge environments: typical European and American environments.

Where it drifts furthest from Pools: tone.

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

It predates Pools by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#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 deep simulation, vibe relaxing and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: 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 Pools: tone.

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

It predates Pools by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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