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We filtered the 50 games similar to Railroader down to the 19 that fit the “Narrative” category. SpaceEngine, Farming Simulator 19 and The Last Clockwinder top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Railroader.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

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Year 2023Dev Giraffe Lab

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Railroader is SpaceEngine — scoring 71/100 on our similarity scale. Farming Simulator 19 and The Last Clockwinder follow close behind.

#1SpaceEngine71 #2Farming Simulator 1971 #3The Last Clockwinder57 #4Grow Home56 #5The Witness44

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Railroader. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

#1SpaceEngineClosest on genre

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SpaceEngine

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExploration3DEarly Access

Steam👍 96%· 16KRAWG👍 89%· 36

Year 2019Dev Vladimir RomanyukPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, procedural generation and setting space, while skipping co op

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 Railroader: game mode and visuals.

Genre100World80Tone73Progression63Setting54Visuals41

#2Farming Simulator 19Closest on progression

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Farming Simulator 19

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

MultiplayerSoloCo-opRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationManagementFirst 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 and online features, while skipping sandbox freedom

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Railroader: visuals.

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

Genre100Progression100Game mode91World68Tone66Visuals26

Steam Epic Xbox

#3The Last Clockwinder

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The Last Clockwinder

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldSci-FiManagementExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 784IGDB80· 1OC83· 12

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

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping sandbox freedom

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 Railroader: game mode and visuals.

Genre100Progression100Tone79Setting71World69Visuals34

#4Grow HomeClosest on setting

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Grow Home

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 92%· 5.6KIGDB78· 6OC76· 38

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, precision platforming and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Railroader: visuals and game mode.

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

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

Genre100Setting100World100Progression63Tone56Game mode34

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The Witness

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst 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: strong narrative focus, vibe relaxing and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation

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 Railroader: game mode and visuals.

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

Genre100Setting100Tone84Progression58World53Visuals35

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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 vibe relaxing, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping deep simulation

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…

Where it drifts furthest from Railroader: game mode and visuals.

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

Genre100Tone79World69Progression57Visuals35Game mode33

#7RiMEClosest 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 strong narrative focus, vibe relaxing and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Railroader: setting and visuals.

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

Genre100Tone100World71Progression62Game mode33Setting0

#8AER: 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: vibe relaxing, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Railroader: setting and visuals.

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

Genre100Tone94World71Progression62Game mode33Setting0

#9Farming Simulator 22Closest overall match

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Farming Simulator 22

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

Co-opMultiplayerNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldManagementExploration3DFirst Person

Steam👍 93%· 91KRAWG👍 57%· 47OC74· 29

Year 2021Dev Giants SoftwarePlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, online features and skill tree progression, while skipping vibe relaxing

Take on the role of a modern farmer and creatively build your farm in three diverse American and European environments. Farming Simulator 22 offers a huge variety of farming operations focusing on agriculture, animal husbandry and forestry - now with the exciting addition of seasonal cycles!

Where it drifts furthest from Railroader: tone.

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

Genre100World100Progression82Game mode71Visuals59Tone33

#10Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Microsoft Flight Simulator

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 79%· 72KIGDB85· 9OC92· 138

Year 2020Dev Asobo Studio · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Railroader: visuals.

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

Genre100World71Game mode70Progression58Tone50Visuals30

#11MirrorMoon EPClosest on game mode

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MirrorMoon EP

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 59%· 600RAWG👍 22%· 23MC73IGDB90· 1

Year 2013Dev Santa RagionePlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing strong narrative focus, open world exploration and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and procedural generation, while skipping deep simulation

MirrorMoon EP is a game about mystery and exploration set in outer space. These space travels begin on a red planet and its unique moon and extend across galaxies. The single player part of MirrorMoon EP blends adventure and exploration with navigation-based puzzle solving.

Where it drifts furthest from Railroader: visuals and setting.

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

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression63Tone52World50Setting47

#12Blue PrinceClosest on visuals

51

Blue Prince

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationManagementFirst Person3D

Steam👍 87%· 18KIGDB91· 5OC89· 117

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

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and roguelike runs, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Railroader: game mode and world.

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

Genre100Progression100Visuals64Tone59World43Game mode33

#13LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

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LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 90%· 48KIGDB82· 9OC82· 171

Year 2022Dev Traveller's Tales · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Railroader: visuals and tone.

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

Genre100Game mode76World71Progression58Setting50Tone49

Steam Epic Xbox

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Peak

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 95%· 321KIGDB86· 1

Year 2025Dev Landfall GamesOn PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, precision platforming and procedural generation, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Railroader: visuals and progression.

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

Genre100Game mode87World51Tone49Progression47Visuals30

#15Telling Lies

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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 deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Railroader: game mode and visuals.

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

Genre100World72Progression60Tone42Visuals34Game mode33

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