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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 17 that fit the “Narrative” category. Grow Home, A Short Hike and Pilgrims 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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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to The Garden Path is Grow Home — scoring 64/100 on our similarity scale. A Short Hike and Pilgrims follow close behind.

#1Grow Home64 #2A Short Hike52 #3Pilgrims50 #4Refunct50 #5Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming50

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The best narrative games like The Garden Path

17 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.

#1Grow HomeClosest overall match

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Grow Home

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualCozyRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration

Steam👍 92%· 5.6KIGDB78· 6OC76· 38

Year 2015Dev Ubisoft Reflections · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

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

It predates The Garden Path by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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A Short Hike

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingCozyCasualNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

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 cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, skill tree progression and visual pixel, while skipping deep simulation

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park. Follow the marked trails or explore the backcountry as you make your way to the summit. Along the way, meet other hikers, discover hidden treasures, and take in the world around you.

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

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50

Pilgrims

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingCasualNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 96%· 6.1K

Year 2019Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC

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

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

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

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Refunct

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingCasualNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 96%· 17KRAWG👍 66%· 152

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

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, precision platforming and visual first person, while skipping deep simulation

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…

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

It predates The Garden Path by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming

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Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualCozyRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 25%· 304

Year 2013Dev Actalogic · United Independent EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, historical setting and resource management, while skipping adventure storytelling

Enjoy being a farmer between 1950 and 1970 in the Agricultural Simulator – Historical Farming. The game takes you to the good old days and you will experience the charming farming of the 60's and 70's.

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

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

It predates The Garden Path by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Farming Simulator 19

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Farming Simulator 19

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

MultiplayerSoloCo-opCozyRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 94%· 76KRAWG👍 46%· 200OC70· 40

Year 2018Dev Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing

≠ Stands apart with online features, resource management and visual first person, while skipping adventure storytelling

The best-selling franchise returns this year with a complete overhaul of the graphics engine, offering the most striking and immersive visuals and effects, along with the deepest and most complete farming experience ever.

Where it drifts furthest from The Garden Path: visuals.

Genre100Tone85Progression68Game mode66World54Visuals0

Steam Epic Xbox

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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.

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#8The First Tree

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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.

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#9The Last Clockwinder

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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.

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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.

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#11AER: Memories of Old

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AER: Memories of Old

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen 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: adventure storytelling, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, fantasy world and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping deep simulation

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

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#12Farming 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.

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#13LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker SagaClosest on game mode

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LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 90%· 48KIGDB82· 9OC82· 171

Year 2022Dev Traveller's Tales · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, melee combat and setting space, while skipping deep simulation

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

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Steam Epic Xbox

#14Microsoft Flight Simulator

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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

#15MirrorMoon EP

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MirrorMoon EP

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 59%· 600RAWG👍 22%· 23MC73IGDB90· 1

Year 2013Dev Santa RagionePlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, procedural generation and setting space, while skipping deep simulation

MirrorMoon EP is a game about mystery and exploration set in outer space. These space travels begin on a red planet and its unique moon and extend across galaxies. The single player part of MirrorMoon EP blends adventure and exploration with navigation-based puzzle solving.

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

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

It predates The Garden Path by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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