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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 49 games similar to The End of the Sun down to the 37 that fit the “PC” category. Obduction, Fatum Betula and Telling Lies top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The End of the Sun.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

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NarrativeCasualSolo

Year 2025Dev The End of the Sun Forge

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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to The End of the Sun is Obduction — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Fatum Betula and Telling Lies follow close behind.

#1Obduction81 #2Fatum Betula81 #3Telling Lies79 #4Refunct77 #5Dear Esther: Landmark Edition77

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The best games like The End of the Sun on PC

37 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The End of the Sun. 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.

#1ObductionClosest overall match

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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, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for The End of the Sun.

It predates The End of the Sun by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone84

#2Fatum BetulaClosest on tone

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Fatum Betula

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 1.1KIGDB80· 1

Year 2020Dev Bryce BucherPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: horror tension and horror setting, while skipping setting mythology

The GameFatum Betula is an atmospheric exploration game with light puzzle elements. A magical birch is the only thing dictating the future, and it is your job to find something appropriate to feed it with. There is a total of 10 unique endings and a plethora of secrets to uncover.

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100Visuals100

Steam Nintendo itch.io

79

Telling Lies

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 63%· 1.3KIGDB85· 7OC79· 50

Year 2019Dev Furious Bee Limited · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, while skipping vibe casual

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for The End of the Sun.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone78

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Refunct

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 17KRAWG👍 66%· 152

Year 2015Dev Dominique GrieshoferPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, vibe relaxing and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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…

It predates The End of the Sun by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

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Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeCasualOpen 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, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, vibe relaxing and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: setting and world.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for The End of the Sun.

It predates The End of the Sun by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone68World49

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Abzu

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldFantasyExploration

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 strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, vibe relaxing and visual third person, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: visuals and setting.

It predates The End of the Sun by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone61Setting43

#7AER: Memories of Old

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AER: Memories of Old

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldFantasyExploration

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 strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, post-apocalyptic world and visual third person, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: visuals and setting.

It predates The End of the Sun by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone59Setting34

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Pilgrims

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 96%· 6.1K

Year 2019Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, vibe relaxing and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: visuals and setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone54Setting26

#9The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

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The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 9.0KIGDB82· 16OC79· 90

Year 2014Dev The AstronautsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, combat magic and horror setting, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: setting.

It predates The End of the Sun by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone75

#10Scribblenauts Unlimited

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Scribblenauts Unlimited

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualDarkOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 94%· 12KIGDB72· 10

Year 2012Dev 5th Cell · WB GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, sandbox freedom and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: visuals and setting.

It predates The End of the Sun by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone69World52Setting35

#11Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel

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Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 79%· 115

Dev Cyan WorldsPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, cozy, relaxing feel and procedural generation, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

You're an Osmo, a strange creature indeed. You explore the galaxy in your spaceship, and the planets you encounter are almost as bizarre as the Osmos themselves. There are seven worlds presented for your consideration, each more goofy and peculiar than the last.

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for The End of the Sun.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone73World72Visuals52

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The Exit 8

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 93%· 11KIGDB93· 2

Year 2023Dev KOTAKE CREATE · PLAYISMOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, deep simulation and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone76Visuals67World60

#13The Last Clockwinder

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The Last Clockwinder

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFirst Person

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, vibe relaxing and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping vibe casual

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 The End of the Sun: tone and setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Progression54Setting33

#14Thank Goodness You're Here!

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Thank Goodness You're Here!

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 96%· 8.0KRAWG👍 87%· 50IGDB90· 3OC84· 62

Year 2024Dev Coal Supper · PanicPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, setting cartoon and visual 2d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Thank Goodness You're Here! is an absurd comedy slapformer set in the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth.

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone85Setting0

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Road 96

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 92%· 25KIGDB83· 8OC78· 93

Year 2021Dev DigixArt · RavenscourtOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with procedural generation and melee combat, while skipping vibe casual

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100World58Tone53

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