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We filtered the 50 games similar to RiME down to the 33 that fit the “Narrative” category. The First Tree, Abzu and AER: Memories of Old top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to RiME.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure
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NarrativeRelaxingSolo
Year 2017Dev Tequila Works
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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to RiME is The First Tree — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Abzu and AER: Memories of Old follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like RiME

33 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to RiME. 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
96
iRank77
The First Tree
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
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 and vibe casual, while skipping puzzle design

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SteamGOGEpic
#2Abzu
96
iRank87
Abzu
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
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 and vibe casual, while skipping precision platforming

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SteamGOGEpic
#3AER: Memories of Old
95
iRank77
AER: Memories of Old
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
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 and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping precision platforming

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SteamGOGEpic
#4Refunct
95
iRank84
Refunct
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
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, cozy, relaxing feel and visual first person, while skipping melee combat

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SteamXboxPS
#5A Short Hike
93
iRank90
A Short Hike
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
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 skill tree progression, while skipping puzzle design

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SteamGOGEpic
#6Proteus
92
iRank66
Proteus
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldFantasyExploration
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 visual first person, while skipping puzzle design

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SteamPS
#7The Last Clockwinder
92
iRank89
The Last Clockwinder
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldFantasyExploration
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

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Steam
#8Pilgrims
91
iRank96
Pilgrims
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration
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

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SteamGOGEpic
#9Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
90
iRank70
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldFantasyExploration
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

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SteamGOGXbox
#10The Witness
88
iRank84
The Witness
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldExploration
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 punishing difficulty, procedural generation and setting scifi, while skipping precision platforming

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SteamGOGEpic
#11Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming
88
iRank25
Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming
AdventureOpen 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

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Steam
#12Grow Home
87
iRank85
Grow Home
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
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

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SteamPS
#13SpaceEngine
86
iRank93
SpaceEngine
AdventureOpen 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

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SteamGOG
#14Shadow of the Colossus
95
iRank92
Shadow of the Colossus
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB93· 13OC92· 136
Year 2018Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: vibe relaxing.

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PS
#15Shadow of the Colossus
94
iRank92
Shadow of the Colossus
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
OC92· 136
Year 2012Dev Team Ico · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: vibe relaxing.

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