The Spirit and the Mouse

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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 48 games similar to The Spirit and the Mouse down to the 15 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. RiME, Pilgrims and The First Tree top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Spirit and the Mouse.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

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NarrativeCozySolo

Year 2022Dev Alblune

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to The Spirit and the Mouse is RiME — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. Pilgrims and The First Tree follow close behind.

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The best games like The Spirit and the Mouse on Nintendo Switch

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Spirit and the Mouse. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1RiMEClosest overall match

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RiME

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 90%· 5.2KIGDB73· 15OC79· 120

Year 2017Dev Tequila Works · Six FootOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

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

Where it drifts furthest from The Spirit and the Mouse: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Spirit and the Mouse.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100Tone45

69

Pilgrims

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeCozyOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 96%· 6.1K

Year 2019Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from The Spirit and the Mouse: visuals and setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone55Setting41

#3The First Tree

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The First Tree

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

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, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from The Spirit and the Mouse: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Spirit and the Mouse.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100Tone37

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Abzu

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen 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 vibe casual, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from The Spirit and the Mouse: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Spirit and the Mouse.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100Tone28

#5AER: Memories of Old

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AER: Memories of Old

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen 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, vibe casual and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from The Spirit and the Mouse: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Spirit and the Mouse.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Setting66Tone33

#6Blue PrinceClosest on visuals

64

Blue Prince

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExploration3D

Steam👍 87%· 18KIGDB91· 5OC89· 117

Year 2025Dev Dogubomb · Raw FuryOn Xbox · Switch · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, deep simulation and procedural generation, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from The Spirit and the Mouse: world.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Spirit and the Mouse.

Released 3 years after The Spirit and the Mouse.

Genre100Game mode100Progression72Visuals69Tone60World43

63

Outer Wilds

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExploration3D

Steam👍 96%· 102KIGDB85· 7OC85· 61

Year 2019Dev Mobius Digital · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, horror tension and melee combat, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from The Spirit and the Mouse: setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals63Tone59

Steam Epic Xbox

63

Telling Lies

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationDark

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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual first person, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from The Spirit and the Mouse: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for The Spirit and the Mouse.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone43Visuals0

#9The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

62

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationRanged

IGDB95· 6OC95· 164

Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and ranged combat, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from The Spirit and the Mouse: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Setting66Progression65World56Visuals0

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Road 96

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationMelee

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, melee combat and visual first person, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from The Spirit and the Mouse: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Spirit and the Mouse.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone60World52Visuals0

#11The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

61

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationRanged

IGDB98· 27OC96· 167

Year 2017Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and ranged combat, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from The Spirit and the Mouse: visuals and progression.

Genre100Game mode100World56Setting49Progression40Visuals0

#12Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & PunishmentsClosest on tone

60

Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationRanged

Steam👍 89%· 7.8KIGDB75· 14OC76· 65

Year 2014Dev Frogwares · Focus EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, historical setting and visual third person, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from The Spirit and the Mouse: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Spirit and the Mouse.

It predates The Spirit and the Mouse by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone61Setting0

#13The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

60

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationMagic

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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from The Spirit and the Mouse: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Spirit and the Mouse.

It predates The Spirit and the Mouse by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone49Setting0

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Firewatch

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationDark

Steam👍 91%· 97KIGDB79· 18OC80· 134

Year 2016Dev Campo Santo · PanicOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and vibe casual, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from The Spirit and the Mouse: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Spirit and the Mouse.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone51Setting0

#15The Suicide of Rachel Foster

48

The Suicide of Rachel Foster

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationDark

Steam👍 68%· 6.8KIGDB65· 4OC68· 61

Year 2020Dev ONE-O-ONE GAMES · Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, vibe casual and horror setting, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from The Spirit and the Mouse: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for The Spirit and the Mouse.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone33Setting0

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