Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor down to the 16 that fit the “Xbox” category. Kerbal Space Program, Telling Lies and Outer Wilds top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor is Kerbal Space Program — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. Telling Lies and Outer Wilds follow close behind.

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The best games like Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor on Xbox

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1Kerbal Space ProgramClosest overall match

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Kerbal Space Program

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 140KRAWG👍 84%· 408MC88IGDB87· 7OC81· 41

Year 2015Dev Squad · Private DivisionPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, setting space and setting scifi

How to build a spaceship capable of delivering a human crew into space - and return this crew back?

It predates Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals78Progression70

#2Telling LiesClosest on progression

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Telling Lies

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonNarrative

Steam👍 63%· 1.3KIGDB85· 7OC79· 50

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sandbox freedom

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals71World65

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Outer Wilds

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonMelee

Steam👍 96%· 102KIGDB85· 7OC85· 61

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World63Visuals63

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#4The First Tree

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The First Tree

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonNarrative

Steam👍 75%· 5.8KOC80· 14

Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping sandbox freedom

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor.

It predates Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals64World60

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Abzu

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonRelaxing

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 open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

It predates Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & PunishmentsClosest on visuals

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Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonFirst Person

Steam👍 89%· 7.8KIGDB75· 14OC76· 65

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

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and ranged combat, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100World63

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Firewatch

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonNarrative

Steam👍 91%· 97KIGDB79· 18OC80· 134

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals72World63

#8AER: Memories of Old

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AER: Memories of Old

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonRelaxing

Steam👍 86%· 7.7KIGDB68· 4OC67· 44

Year 2017Dev Forgotten Key · Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World64Visuals64

#9The Suicide of Rachel Foster

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The Suicide of Rachel Foster

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonNarrative

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, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals73World65

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Refunct

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonRelaxing

Steam👍 96%· 17KRAWG👍 66%· 152

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, precision platforming and vibe relaxing, 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…

It predates Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals72World61

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RiME

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 90%· 5.2KIGDB73· 15OC79· 120

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

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals64World63

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Stray

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 97%· 171KRAWG👍 84%· 1.3KMC82IGDB85· 8OC84· 200

Year 2022Dev BlueTwelve · Annapurna InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, puzzle design and horror tension, while skipping deep simulation

Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten city. Stray is a third-person cat adventure game set amidst the detailed, neon-lit alleys of a decaying cybercity and the murky environments of its seedy underbelly.

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#13The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

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The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonMagic

Steam👍 88%· 9.0KIGDB82· 16OC79· 90

Year 2014Dev The AstronautsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals72World56

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Obduction

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonNarrative

Steam👍 80%· 4.0KIGDB67· 9OC72· 37

Year 2016Dev Cyan WorldsOn PC · PS4 · iOS

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor.

It predates Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals72World53

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The Witness

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonNarrative

Steam👍 85%· 21KRAWG👍 77%· 1.3KMC87IGDB88· 12OC86· 98

Year 2016Dev NVIDIA Lightspeed Studios · TheklaPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation

The Witness is a 3D puzzle game where you explore a mysterious island full of natural and artificial structures. The game is focused on non-verbal communication that should make the player more attentive to the environment surrounding him.

Where it drifts furthest from Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor: world.

It predates Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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