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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 50 games similar to The Garden Path down to the 21 that fit the “Simulation” category. Goat Simulator, Roblox and LEGO Worlds top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Garden Path.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

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CozyRelaxingOfflineCo-op

Year 2024Dev carrotcake.studio

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Steam ↗Nintendo ↗itch.io ↗

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Within the “Simulation” category, the closest game to The Garden Path is Goat Simulator — scoring 85/100 on our similarity scale. Roblox and LEGO Worlds follow close behind.

#1Goat Simulator85 #2Roblox76 #3LEGO Worlds75 #4From Dust62 #5Animal Crossing: New Horizons86

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The best simulation games like The Garden Path

21 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Garden Path. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Goat SimulatorClosest on genre

85

Goat Simulator

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCo-opOfflineMultiplayerCasualSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 91%· 70KRAWG👍 41%· 1.2KMC62IGDB52· 11OC60· 47

Year 2014Dev Double Eleven · Coffee Stain StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat and visual third person, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Goat Simulator is a game that mainly can be described as a crazy one. It does not have a specific story, and there is no central villain. It is illogical, besides there are lots of bugs.

Where it drifts furthest from The Garden Path: visuals and tone.

It predates The Garden Path by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone35Visuals0

76

Roblox

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration

Year 2006Dev Roblox CorporationOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, visual first person and visual third person, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from The Garden Path: visuals.

It predates The Garden Path by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression100Game mode74Visuals0

75

LEGO Worlds

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerCo-opCasualOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration

Steam👍 78%· 16KIGDB71· 6OC67· 69

Year 2017Dev Traveller's Tales · WB GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from The Garden Path: visuals and tone.

Genre100World100Progression100Game mode75Tone22Visuals0

#4From DustClosest on visuals

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From Dust

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 67%· 2.9KIGDB80· 5

Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from The Garden Path: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for The Garden Path.

It predates The Garden Path by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals100Game mode21

#5Animal Crossing: New HorizonsClosest overall match

86

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opRelaxingCasualCozySandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

IGDB90· 11OC90· 150

Year 2020Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 5 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing deep simulation, sandbox freedom and vibe relaxing

≠ Where it differs: brings skill tree progression, while skipping adventure storytelling

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Tone88Progression74

#6Farming Simulator 15

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Farming Simulator 15

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerCo-opCozyRelaxingSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 92%· 16KRAWG👍 71%· 68MC64IGDB50· 6OC57· 30

Year 2014Dev Giants Software · Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing deep simulation, sandbox freedom and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings resource management, visual first person and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

Special Offer About the GameWelcome to the new generation of Farming Simulator! With a brand new graphics and physics engine, Farming Simulator 15 offers an immense open world, filled with details and visual effects transporting the Farming Simulator franchise to a new era.

Where it drifts furthest from The Garden Path: visuals.

It predates The Garden Path by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression82Game mode75Tone73Visuals0

#7Farming Simulator 17

66

Farming Simulator 17

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerCo-opCozyOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration

Steam👍 93%· 26KRAWG👍 73%· 82MC69IGDB64· 7OC63· 33

Year 2016Dev Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: online features, resource management and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

THE MOST COMPLETE FARMING SIMULATOR EXPERIENCE Take on the role of a modern farmer in Farming Simulator 17! Immerse yourself in a huge open world loaded with new content: new environment, vehicles, animals, crops and gameplay mechanics!

Where it drifts furthest from The Garden Path: visuals and tone.

It predates The Garden Path by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Game mode71Progression66Tone45Visuals0

#8Farming Simulator 22

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Farming Simulator 22

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

Co-opMultiplayerCozyNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration

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 cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with online features, resource management and skill tree progression, while skipping adventure storytelling

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 The Garden Path: visuals and progression.

Genre100World100Tone60Game mode55Progression43Visuals0

#9Animal Crossing: Wild World

61

Animal Crossing: Wild World

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerRelaxingSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

IGDB75· 2

Year 2005Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat and skill tree progression, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from The Garden Path: tone and game mode.

It predates The Garden Path by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Visuals100Progression74Game mode47Tone42

#10Animal Crossing: City Folk

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Animal Crossing: City Folk

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

IGDB70· 5

Year 2008Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.2 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

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

Where it drifts furthest from The Garden Path: game mode.

It predates The Garden Path by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals71Game mode47

59

SpaceEngine

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration

Steam👍 96%· 16KRAWG👍 89%· 36

Year 2019Dev Vladimir RomanyukPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with procedural generation, setting scifi and setting space, while skipping adventure storytelling

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 The Garden Path: visuals and game mode.

Genre100Progression100World83Tone81Game mode21Visuals0

#12The First Tree

55

The First Tree

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeRelaxingCasualOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 75%· 5.8KOC80· 14

Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from The Garden Path: visuals and game mode.

Genre100Progression100Tone81World55Game mode21Visuals0

#13The Last Clockwinder

55

The Last Clockwinder

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeRelaxingCozyOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 96%· 784IGDB80· 1OC83· 12

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

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, setting scifi and fantasy world, 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 The Garden Path: visuals and game mode.

Genre100Tone87World56Progression55Game mode21Visuals0

55

Abzu

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen 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 adventure storytelling, deep simulation and vibe relaxing

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from The Garden Path: visuals and game mode.

It predates The Garden Path by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression100Tone83World49Game mode21Visuals0

#15Microsoft Flight Simulator

53

Microsoft Flight Simulator

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 79%· 72KIGDB85· 9OC92· 138

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

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from The Garden Path: visuals and tone.

Genre100Progression100World57Game mode48Tone22Visuals0

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