#1Pilgrims
96
iRank96
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingCasualNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 96%· 6.1K
Year 2019Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC
Refunct is hard to replace: few games combine adventure storytelling, vibe relaxing and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 11 gameplay attributes and found 50 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Pilgrims, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and Super Mario 64 lead the list, with Pilgrims reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Refunct special.
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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure
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RelaxingCasualSolo
Year 2015Dev Dominique Grieshofer
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The closest game to Refunct is Pilgrims — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and Super Mario 64 follow close behind.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Refunct?
- The closest game to Refunct is Pilgrims, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, puzzle design and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Refunct?
- The three closest games to Refunct are: 1. Pilgrims (96/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (96/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Super Mario 64 (96/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Refunct's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 11 dimensions.
- Is The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword similar to Refunct?
- Yes, very much so — The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword scores 96/100 similarity to Refunct. They share 5 attributes, including adventure storytelling and puzzle design. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What Adventure games are similar to Refunct?
- The best Adventure games similar to Refunct are Pilgrims, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Super Mario 64 and A Short Hike. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Refunct attributes like adventure storytelling, puzzle design and single-player focus.
- How is similarity to Refunct calculated?
- We compare Refunct against every game in our catalog using 11 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Refunct experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.