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We filtered the 50 games similar to Proteus down to the 27 that fit the “Fantasy” category. The First Tree, Super Mario 64 and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Proteus.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

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Year 2013Dev Curve Digital

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Proteus is The First Tree — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Super Mario 64 and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix follow close behind.

#1The First Tree94 #2Super Mario 6494 #3Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix94 #4The Legend of Zelda94 #5Abzu93

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Proteus

27 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Proteus. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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 First Tree

94

The First Tree

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeRelaxingCasualOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 75%· 5.8KOC80· 14

Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, precision platforming and visual third person, while skipping procedural generation

#2Super Mario 64

94

Super Mario 64

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

IGDB89· 1

Year 1996Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming and visual third person, while skipping vibe casual

#3Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

94

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationMagic

IGDB58· 8

Year 2007Dev Rebellion Developments · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with combat magic and visual third person, while skipping vibe casual

#4The Legend of Zelda

94

The Legend of Zelda

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Year 1986Dev Nintendo R&D4 · Nintendo

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping vibe casual

93

Abzu

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingNarrativeCasualOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 93%· 27KIGDB81· 27OC80· 122

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

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, puzzle design and visual third person, while skipping procedural generation

93

A Short Hike

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingCasualNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationPixel Art

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 vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, skill tree progression and visual isometric, while skipping procedural generation

93

From Dust

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationMagic

Steam👍 67%· 2.9KIGDB80· 5

Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and puzzle design, while skipping vibe casual

92

RiME

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldFantasyExploration

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 vibe casual

#9AER: Memories of Old

92

AER: Memories of Old

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingNarrativeCasualOpen WorldFantasyExploration

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, post-apocalyptic world and visual third person, while skipping procedural generation

#10Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

91

Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeCasualRelaxingOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 75%· 7.4KIGDB65· 11OC67· 38

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, horror tension and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping procedural generation

#11The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

91

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationRanged

IGDB93· 7

Year 2011Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping vibe casual

#12The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

90

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationRanged

IGDB95· 6OC95· 164

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

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping vibe casual

90

Pilgrims

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingCasualNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 96%· 6.1K

Year 2019Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, card game strategy and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping procedural generation

90

Obduction

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 80%· 4.0KIGDB67· 9OC72· 37

Year 2016Dev Cyan WorldsOn PC · PS4 · iOS

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

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

#15The Last Clockwinder

89

The Last Clockwinder

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 784IGDB80· 1OC83· 12

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

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping vibe casual

Complete list of games with a fantasy setting like Proteus

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Proteus, 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.

Shadow of the Colossus

Shadow of the Colossus

Adventure · Puzzle

Shadow of the Colossus

Shadow of the Colossus

Adventure · Puzzle

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Adventure · Puzzle

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

Adventure · Puzzle

Assassin's Creed

Assassin's Creed

Adventure · Platformer

The Spirit and the Mouse

The Spirit and the Mouse

Adventure · Puzzle

Scribblenauts Unlimited

Scribblenauts Unlimited

Adventure · Puzzle

Thief Gold

Thief Gold

Adventure · Simulation

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Adventure

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Adventure · Puzzle

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

Adventure · Puzzle

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

Adventure · Puzzle

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