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We filtered the 50 games similar to SpaceEngine down to the 15 that fit the “Relaxing” category. Refunct, Grow Home and Proteus top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to SpaceEngine.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure
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CasualRelaxingSolo
Year 2019Dev Vladimir Romanyuk

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Within the “Relaxing” category, the closest game to SpaceEngine is Refunct — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Grow Home and Proteus follow close behind.

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The best relaxing games like SpaceEngine

15 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to SpaceEngine. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

Refunct
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingCasualNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 96%· 17KRAWG👍 66%· 152
Year 2015Dev Dominique GrieshoferPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

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

Grow Home
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCasualRelaxingNarrativeOpen 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 casual and vibe relaxing

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, precision platforming and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep simulation

Proteus
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCasualNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldProceduralExploration
Steam👍 76%· 2.8KRAWG👍 38%· 183MC80IGDB70· 4
Year 2013Dev Curve Digital · Twisted TreePlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and visual first person, while skipping deep simulation

AER: Memories of Old
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingNarrativeCasualOpen 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 vibe casual

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

The First Tree
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeRelaxingCasualOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 75%· 5.8KOC80· 14
Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, precision platforming and fantasy world, while skipping sandbox freedom

Abzu
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingNarrativeCasualOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 93%· 27KIGDB81· 27OC80· 122
Year 2016Dev Giant Squid · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and fantasy world, while skipping sandbox freedom

Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeCasualRelaxingOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 75%· 7.4KIGDB65· 11OC67· 38
Year 2016Dev Rob Briscoe · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · PC · iOS

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

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

Pilgrims
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingCasualNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 96%· 6.1K
Year 2019Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: vibe relaxing, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and card game strategy, while skipping deep simulation

Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCasualRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 25%· 304
Year 2013Dev Actalogic · United Independent EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: deep simulation, vibe casual and vibe relaxing

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, dark, oppressive atmosphere and historical setting, while skipping sandbox freedom

A Short Hike
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingCasualNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 99%· 22KRAWG👍 91%· 469MC84IGDB78· 2OC87· 32
Year 2019Dev adamgryuPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Train Simulator Classic
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingCasualOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 72%· 29KRAWG👍 54%· 70
Year 2009Dev Dovetail GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, vibe relaxing and vibe casual.

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

The Witness
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldProceduralSci-FiExploration
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 Last Clockwinder
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldSci-FiExploration
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

RiME
AdventureOpen 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

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