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We filtered the 40 games similar to Umami Grove down to the 19 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Flower, I Expect You To Die and Goat Simulator 3 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Umami Grove.

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

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CasualNarrativeSolo

Year 2025Dev Pomshine Games

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Umami Grove is Flower — scoring 85/100 on our similarity scale. I Expect You To Die and Goat Simulator 3 follow close behind.

#1Flower85 #2I Expect You To Die72 #3Goat Simulator 364 #4Sniper Elite III52 #5Sniper Elite 552

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The best games like Umami Grove on PlayStation

19 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Umami Grove. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1FlowerClosest overall match

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Flower

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeCasualNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration3D

Steam👍 80%· 5.0KIGDB83· 6OC87· 11

Year 2009Dev ThatGameCompany · Annapurna InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and vibe casual

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

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against positive for Umami Grove.

It predates Umami Grove by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100World100Tone56

#2I Expect You To Die

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I Expect You To Die

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 2.8KRAWG👍 87%· 76MC76IGDB80· 6OC83· 13

Year 2016Dev Schell GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and punishing difficulty, while skipping vibe casual

** AGENT, YOUR EXPLOSIVE, FINAL MISSION 'OPERATION: DEATH ENGINE' IS NOW AVAILABLE ** I Expect You To Die is a virtual reality puzzle game that places you in the well-polished shoes of an elite secret agent. You must attempt to survive deadly situations in immersive and dangerous locales.

Where it drifts furthest from Umami Grove: tone.

It predates Umami Grove by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals63Tone27

#3Goat Simulator 3

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Goat Simulator 3

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeCasualOpen WorldExploration3D

Steam👍 98%· 15KRAWG👍 79%· 33OC72· 51

Year 2022Dev Coffee Stain StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping strong narrative focus

Pilgor’s baaack! Gather your herd and venture forth into Goat Simulator 3; an all-new, totally realistic, sandbox farmyard experience. Invite up to three friends in local or online co-op, create carnage as a team, or compete in mini-games and then not be friends anymore.

Where it drifts furthest from Umami Grove: game mode and progression.

Genre100Combat100Visuals68World58Tone55Progression42

#4Sniper Elite III

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Sniper Elite III

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 28KIGDB68· 12OC70· 61

Year 2014Dev Rebellion Developments · 505 GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of immersive sims: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Umami Grove: tone and setting.

It predates Umami Grove by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Visuals52Progression44Combat34Game mode29

#5Sniper Elite 5

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Sniper Elite 5

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 84%· 29KIGDB81· 7OC78· 114

Year 2022Dev Rebellion DevelopmentsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Umami Grove: tone and setting.

Genre100World100Progression54Visuals52Combat30Game mode27

Steam Epic Xbox

42

Wobbly Life

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

MeleeCasualCozyOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 97%· 34K

Year 2020Dev RubberBandGamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping strong narrative focus

Wobbly Life is a lively open world physics based sandbox. Explore Wobbly Island with your friends, discover fun locations filled with minigames and dynamic toys. Be a hard working wobbly and work around town in various roles to earn cash to own properties and purchase/customise new clothes and vehicles. Play with your friends in Online and Local Co-op up to 4 players!

Where it drifts furthest from Umami Grove: game mode.

Genre100Combat100Tone85World61Progression57Game mode0

#7TeardownClosest on visuals

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Teardown

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person3D

Steam👍 96%· 130KRAWG👍 85%· 220MC80IGDB83· 3OC80· 35

Year 2022Dev Tuxedo LabsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping adventure storytelling

Plan the perfect heist using creative problem solving, brute force and everything around you. Teardown features a fully destructible and truly interactive environment where player freedom and emergent gameplay are the driving mechanics.

Where it drifts furthest from Umami Grove: tone and game mode.

Genre100Visuals85Combat66Progression52World42Game mode34

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NBA 2K21

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen World3D

Steam👍 42%· 39KRAWG👍 46%· 93MC72OC68· 84

Year 2020Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesPlaytime ~19hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, competitive edge and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

With extensive improvements upon its best-in-class graphics and gameplay, competitive and community online features, and deep, varied game modes, NBA 2K21 offers one-of-a-kind immersion into all facets of NBA basketball and culture - where Everything is Game.

Where it drifts furthest from Umami Grove: progression and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against positive for Umami Grove.

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals53Tone24Game mode19

Steam Epic Xbox

#9Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

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Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 69%· 2.5KRAWG👍 25%· 172MC76IGDB79· 5

Year 2009Dev CodemastersPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, shooter and puzzle design, while skipping adventure storytelling

Dragon Rising is the second installment of Operation Flashpoint series, though its plot bears no connection to the previous game. The game is set on Skira, a fictional Northern Pacific island with huge oil reserves. China annexed the island, provoking a military conflict with Russia and the US.

Where it drifts furthest from Umami Grove: setting and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against positive for Umami Grove.

It predates Umami Grove by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Visuals65Progression55Game mode40Combat36

#10Insurgency: Sandstorm

46

Insurgency: Sandstorm

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 85%· 132KIGDB77· 6OC79· 58

Year 2018Dev New World Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Umami Grove: setting and game mode.

Genre100World100Visuals65Combat51Progression44Tone24

Steam Epic Xbox

#11Alba: A Wildlife AdventureClosest on tone

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Alba: A Wildlife Adventure

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeCasualCozyNarrativeOpen WorldExploration3D

Steam👍 98%· 8.0KRAWG👍 96%· 82MC81OC82· 28

Year 2020Dev ustwo gamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

Alba: a Wildlife Adventure is a new tale from the creators of Monument Valley and Assemble with Care. When Alba visits her grandparents on a Mediterranean island, she is ready for a peaceful summer of wildlife exploration with her friend Ines.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100World100Visuals67Progression56

#12Sonic Frontiers

36

Sonic Frontiers

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration3D

Steam👍 89%· 28KIGDB72· 8OC71· 137

Year 2022Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Umami Grove, it's known for adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Umami Grove: tone and visuals.

Combat100Game mode100World100Setting58Genre50Progression50

Steam Epic Xbox

#13Hob

35

Hob

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 88%· 5.5KIGDB72· 8OC75· 53

Year 2017Dev Runic GamesOn PS4 · PC

✓ Like Umami Grove, it's known for adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Umami Grove: visuals and tone.

It predates Umami Grove by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression54Genre50

#14Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

34

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB91· 15OC88· 200

Year 2021Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

✓ Like Umami Grove, it's known for adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with shooter, precision platforming and third-person shooting, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Umami Grove: setting and visuals.

Combat100Game mode100World100Tone71Genre50Progression44

#15Crimson Desert

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Crimson Desert

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

RAWG👍 77%· 21IGDB86· 4OC79· 136

Year 2026Dev Pearl AbyssOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Umami Grove: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure set in the beautiful yet brutal continent of Pywel. Discover adventure, uncover wonders, and experience thrilling action as you witness the saga surrounding Kliff, leader of the Greymanes, whose mission takes him on an incredible journey.

Where it drifts furthest from Umami Grove: visuals.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression53Genre50

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