Games like Open Land

Restore Life Through CreativitySoftscape is a relaxing first-person sandbox builder where you transform barren spaces into peaceful living gardens. Start with dry, forgotten plots. Route water through the land, shape the ground, paint natural terrain, place paths, add edging, choose your plants, and decorate each space in your own style. There are no timers. No pressure. No rush. Just the quiet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Softscape.

Home sweet domeWelcome to BioEden, a cozy management game where you will build a self-sustaining network of structures, all working in harmony to bring extinct animals back to life. As a Keeper, you have been entrusted by the Cosmic Collective to bring life back to a planet quietly waiting to be healed. Every healing begins with a single step. This one is yours. Manage with CareUpon your arrival,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BioEden.

Small Living World is a full-fledged ecosystem simulator, bringing every aspect of nature to life. From the water cycle and plant growth, to animal behavior and reproduction, observe your small living world evolve. All the tools are at your disposal to create your perfect forest.  SIMULATION You can observe the natural food chain in action. From plants fighting for sunlight, to animals searchin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Small Living World 2.

Animal Rescue Network is a cozy sanctuary life simulation centered entirely around animal care, healing, and compassion. You arrive in the storm-torn town of Water’s Edge, where the beloved local sanctuary has collapsed, and the community is struggling to recover. As the new caretaker, you rebuild the sanctuary from the ground up and transform it into a safe haven for injured and abandoned animals… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Animal Rescue Network.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

82% User Score Based on 215 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

From a world in ruins to a world in bloom. This serene management game lets you explore an alien planet where things have gone amiss. Harness the power of plants to restore the environment and build a flourishing community with your crewmates. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Distant Bloom.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

56% User Score Based on 190 reviews

From the towering giraffe to lovable meerkats, in Zoo Park: Run Your Own Animal Sanctuary you'll care for over 30 animals from all four corners of the Earth including lion, gorilla, coyote, puma, moose, raccoon, wolverine, snow leopard and the black bear. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zoo Park.

Breathe new life into forgotten islands. Pick up trash, recycle it, craft items, and build your own base. As you heal the land, it flourishes into a wild paradise. Explore by walking, riding a boat, or using a submarine, and change a world that reacts to everything you do! A World on the EdgeYou are not a hero. You are a maintenance bot: solar-powered, tethered to distant signals, and alone. The … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Island Keeper.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

98% User Score Based on 206 reviews

The Greenening is a short and wholesome incremental journey about exploring and reawakening a forgotten world. Wash away the ashes to discover the secrets hidden beneath, upgrade your versatile watering abilities, and grow your own cozy space garden. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Greenening.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

90% User Score Based on 1,473 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 4 reviews

Unearth the past to protect the future. In Wildmender, you face the challenge of restoring the environment. Explore the landscape, revive withering plant life, cultivate your garden, and build a better world alone or with friends in 4-player online co-op. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wildmender.

Follow for updates About the Game Your Dream Farm in the Mountains Inherit a quiet farm hidden deep in a peaceful mountain valley and begin a slower, more mindful life. Surrounded by gentle peaks, wooden houses, and open fields, you can settle into a calm daily routine focused on farming, exploration, and steady progress. Everyday Farm Life and Animals Your farm is home to several anim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Greenfield Valley.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story

96% User Score Based on 205 reviews

A forest simulator where you plant trees and click animals to make them poop! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PolyPine.

Tideborne Haven is a cozy, story-driven pixel art life sim set on a fragile tropical island on the brink of collapse. You arrive by boat to polluted shores, dying reefs, a struggling rainforest, and a community barely holding it together. As the islands newest caretaker, you’ll restore what’s been lost - cleaning beaches, farming coral, removing invasive species, rebuilding the town, rehabilit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tideborne Haven.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

A slice-of-life open-world game about the beauty and nostalgia of childhood. Play as a child in a non-linear sandbox where you can explore at your own pace and partake in wholesome adventures! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcadian Days.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

You have damaged your ship and ended up on a planet where the air is unsuitable for breathing. But all is not lost! You will have to use all your skills and intelligence to survive and return to Earth. Start with the basics — create a base that will be your refuge on this hostile planet. Develop a strategy to protect and develop your base. Resources are your everything on this planet. Get t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AstroPlanet.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

85% User Score Based on 1,207 reviews

Choose your planet, and turn it into a habitable haven for humanity. Terraform and automate across 5 unique planets, each with its own environmental challenges and secrets. Build production chains while surviving giant waves on Ocean World, lava-filled landscapes on Pyraxis, asteroid storms on Aetheria, uncovering the remains of a failed colony on Nova Terra, and the strange signal emitted by Ec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eden Crafters.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

98% User Score Based on 13,391 reviews

Tiny Glade is a relaxing free-form building game. Tap into the joy of making something pretty with no management, no combat, or wrong answers - just kick back, doodle some castles, and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas. Explore gridless building chemistry, and watch the game carefully assemble every brick, pebble and plank, adapting to your whim. Draw a path through a building? A door … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Glade.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

92% User Score Based on 48 reviews

You're so addicted to the brand new farm game that's just been released that you decide to go on an adventure, just like the hero of your favorite video game. After buying an island to build your farm, you're ready to live a new life and face all the challenges that will come your way to make a living from your crops. As the only inhabitant of your island, you'll have to use a delivery service … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunrise's Order.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

89% User Score Based on 1,846 reviews

Feel Good Post-apo simulator of cleaning up and repairing a fallen world in single-player FPS mode. Clean polluted environment, repair, renovate and turn on objects long forgotten by time. Make new friends, take care of nature or even plant a forest. Give these places a Fresh Start! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fresh Start.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

96% User Score Based on 20,288 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 9 reviews

Instant town building toy If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Townscaper.

Grow Wild is a cosy relaxing nature game where you grow real-life plants and trees to attract wildlife.   You’ll join the Grow Wild Nature Club and travel the globe transforming empty landscapes into thriving biodiverse ecosystems using real ecological principles.   The exuberant Professor Vicky Sponge will guide you on your adventure across 5 biomes as you rewild 15 diverse landscapes, discov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grow Wild.

Embark on an cozy and immersive adventure as a forester in charge of the breathtaking open world of Beaverly Hills. Experience a forest filled with lush wildlife, surprising characters and important work to be done, all from the comfort of your home! Tired of city life? Look no further! Keep the forest healthy and thriving by completing your tasks and engaging with this unique environment. F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forester Simulator.

The world is ruined by the climate crisis. As the last human on Earth, you have one task: bring the planet back alive. Master nature, technology and weather to build an entire ecosystem in a living, simulated pixel-art world. Genre: Adventure / Strategy Platform: Browser Status: In development :) Based on deep climate research, Revenant Earth simulates atmosphere, weather, plan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Revenant Earth.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

81% User Score Based on 97 reviews

The ocean is dying. Coral reefs are vanishing and ecosystems are breaking down. By the power of the mysterious reef heart you must restore balance, using the ocean floor itself as the foundation to build vibrant havens for sealife. Craft lures to entice different species to your reef and use their natural abilities to overcome underwater hazards. Experience Thalassa’s journey in campaign mode, the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life Below.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere

96% User Score Based on 26 reviews

NAMAKORIUM is a chaotic, cooperative multiplayer RTS for up to four players. Command the "sea cleaners"—Namakos (sea cucumbers) left behind by humanity—and clean up the polluted oceans! Plus, Solo Mode lets you choose your style: take it slow and chill, or push for peak efficiency! Can you reclaim the beautiful sea? It’s all up to your planning skills, your friends, and your trusty se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NAMAKORIUM (ナマコリウム).

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

94% User Score Based on 152 reviews

Solve puzzles by placing buildings and creating vibrant cities in River Towns. Each district has its own style and shapes, making every level a new challenge. Help to restore and rebuild our River Towns. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to River Towns.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

89% User Score Based on 264 reviews

Pathless Woods is a sandbox-style game that features exploration, construction, and farming. Travel freely across this land and venture into its mystery. Build a homeland that only existed in your imagination while enjoying productive activities such as farming, logging, hunting and brewing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pathless Woods.

Room In Dream---Version 2.0 Playtest Now Open! Dear players, Your experience has always been the heart of our work. Since the beginning of Room In Dream, we’ve carried the love, trust, and expectations of so many players — a responsibility we hold dear. After much reflection and discussion, we decided in 2024 to pause updates for the original version and completely rebuild the game from the gro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Room In Dream.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

90% User Score Based on 210 reviews

A fictional universe sandbox/exploration game. Collect materials, terraform planets and discover new species to add to your encyclopedia. Make beautiful microcosms of ocean planets, grass plains and rain forests, or breed destruction with wildfires, volcanoes, and lightning storms. What kind of worlds will you make? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heliopedia.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, monetization

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

92% User Score Based on 50 reviews

New Update: Season Festival!New items only for each sensons!Seasonal limited animals as well! Legend has it that in a picturesque beachside wonderland is an age-old Spirit Tree that has been blessing this place since the dawn of time and attracted animals to dwell around it. One day, a volcano erupted, laying to waste many parts of the land. The inhabitants take actions, deciding to restore th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Story of Animal Sprite.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 2,395 reviews

"Equilinox", the low-poly nature simulation game that I'm currently developing in Java using OpenGL. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Equilinox.

Transform an abandoned mining island into a thriving research hub. In Carden, you arrive by boat as the island’s first coordinator. Clear debris, gather resources, rebuild the camp, and help visiting scientists uncover the secrets hidden across the island. Explore the wilderness, craft tools, grow crops, fish along the coast, cook meals, and slowly turn Carden into a center of discovery and inno… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carden.

WATERFUL is a cozy nature-builder where you shape riverbeds to guide water through charming, procedurally generated desert valleys. Watch the sands slowly come alive as plants grow, animals return, and a tiny ecosystem blossoms on the shore. Dig riverbeds, spread spring water and make plants grow! Different river shapes and water levels create different vegetation. Since digging and filling is f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WATERFUL: a tiny oasis builder.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

80% User Score Based on 1,666 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 7 reviews

Restore a forgotten neighbourhood through your favourite hobby, one cozy room at a time. In Hozy, clean, paint, and decorate abandoned homes with satisfying mechanics and intuitive controls. Enjoy the little details as you interact with tools, items and furniture to bring each space back to life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hozy.

Forest Loop is a cozy incremental adventure game about foraging, upgrading, and surviving in the forest. You play as a brave little rabbit who travels into different forest zones to collect flowers and crystals. Each run is a balance between greed and safety — stay too long and hunters may catch you, but leave too early and you miss valuable resources. Bring your loot back to the animal village,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forest Loop.

Welcome to Build & Survive – a vast, dynamic sandbox survival game where every action matters. In the heart of an uncharted land, you are dropped with nothing but your will to survive. No tutorials, no handholding — only raw nature, relentless enemies, and your ability to adapt. Build & Survive offers a deep and rewarding sandbox experience where your choices shape your destiny. Whe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Build & Survive.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

67% User Score Based on 43 reviews

Satisfying Cleaning, Visible TransformationUse your modular Terra Cleaner to vacuum waste, recycle materials, and rebuild damaged structures. Every action creates immediate change: plants grow back, wildlife returns, and polluted environments come back to life. Relaxing, rewarding, and deeply satisfying. Solo, Co-op or Community MultiplayerStart alone, invite close friends (up to 8), or jo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clean Up Earth.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

99% User Score Based on 92 reviews

JOIN DISCORD About the Game Ribbit Ranch is a cozy idle game where you unwind while you collect and care for frogs. Raise these frogs and sell for them for a profit or keep them around to use in mini-games, breeding and to passively generate money online and offline! Open packs to get rare frog combinations! Be on the lookout for ultra-rare golden frogs! Raise your frogs by feedin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ribbit Ranch.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

84% User Score Based on 50 reviews

ANLIFE is an evolution simulator featuring block creatures that shuffle around awkwardly under a physics engine. There’s no complex ecosystem like in typical life sims. Take the role of a god—lend a hand to these creatures or call down meteors—and calmly watch their evolution unfold, as if peering into a miniature sandbox. Block creatures powered by physics All they do is chase after food, yet th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ANLIFE: Motion-Learning Life Evolution.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

94% User Score Based on 392 reviews

In Monster Care Simulator, take care of adorable little monsters while building and developing your own care center! From a rookie veterinarian to the owner of a flourishing empire, achieve success step by step. Have fun togetherPlay and take care of monsters with up to 4 players in online co-op. Start Small, Dream BigStart with a modest care center and transform it into a renowned establishme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Care Simulator.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

86% User Score Based on 2,120 reviews

Soar the skies in Aloft, the co-op sandbox survival game set in a world of floating islands. Build any island into a skyship, your home in the clouds. Find lost knowledge, cure the fungal corruption, and brave the hurricane to restore the ecosystem. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aloft.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

84% User Score Based on 77 reviews

Build a cozy cabin that feels like home. Travel to peaceful Retreats in changing seasons and weather, decorate at your own pace, and collect Keepsakes with gentle backstories. No grind. No pressure. Just nature, animals, and time to breathe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Log Away.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

83% User Score Based on 70 reviews

Embark on a voyage of environmental salvation and collection with Clean the Sea!—a compelling experience now on Steam. In a world where the oceans are burdened by humanity's neglect, Clean the Sea! challenges you to pilot a lone vessel on a noble quest: cleanse the waters, rescue marine life, and turn the tide on pollution. As you navigate through tranquil yet troubled waters, your mission is n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clean the Sea!.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, graphics

93% User Score Based on 477 reviews

From an uninhabited planet in space to an ecosystem full of life. In Planetary Life you will be able to shape a planet in the purest Sandbox Simulation style, playing with its mountains, seas and even its climate, to create the perfect habitat to harbor life. PLANETS Control a planet with the multiple tools available. Let the tectonic plates shape the mountains and seas, modify the climate, the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planetary Life.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

79% User Score Based on 472 reviews

Conduct analysis of the plants and other natural elements of the region and flesh out your Knowledge Book. This newly-acquired knowledge will provide you with an essential guide to obtaining resources, ensuring the safety of your citizens and optimizing your city, thus promoting survival and prosperity through a sustainable approach in harmony with the surrounding natural environment. Assi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Synergy.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

96% User Score Based on 418 reviews

Preserve is a puzzle nature-building game that takes players on a journey into a harmonious ecosystem. The objective is to foster and sustain a thriving and diverse biomes, where each component coexists in a symbiotic harmony. By utilizing strategic thinking and a keen eye for balance, players are granted the power to position a wide array of plants and animals, curating an environment that caters… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Preserve.

Small Living World is a complete ecosystem simulator. It simulates everything from the full-water cycle, through plant growth, to the animal reproduction. Every pixel is simulated, everything counts. Watch it evolves by itself, or manipulate the system. At the beginning, you have access to a limited number of plants and animals. Populate your world to unlock more advance life forms. Create d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Small Living World.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

78% User Score Based on 468 reviews

Grow and modify an ecosystem, with simulated evolution by natural selection creating the lifeforms that inhabit it. All the creatures in the trailer evolved on their own in the game. None were hand-edited! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ecosystem.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

69% User Score Based on 630 reviews

Alchemy Garden is a sandbox game that mixes gardening, alchemy and exploration mechanics. Feel free to explore this little world and find new recipes or components, brew potions and be creative designing your own garden! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemy Garden.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 1,495 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 18 reviews

Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grow: Song of the Evertree.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 2,530 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 9 reviews

Harness the power of nature to overgrow lo-fi scenes of urban decay and manufactured landscapes. Create small plant-covered dioramas of brutalism and beauty by planting seeds, repurposing hundreds of discarded objects and creating unique structures for nature to reclaim. Dive into a relaxing sandbox mode with no goals, or take on a multi-chapter “campaign” where the task is to strike a balance be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cloud Gardens.