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Games like Proteus

2013PC, PlayStation82 % positive9.99 €

A meditative stroll across a procedurally generated pixel island where the scenery, creatures and time of day shape the music. There is no combat and no goals, just observing and discovering.

  • Strong soundtrack
  • Open world
  • Pixel art
  • Lots to discover

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In short: Games like Proteus

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Proteus special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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A Short Hike

89 %Match

2019USK 0PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified99 % positive6.59 €

Brings what grabs you about Proteus: an open world, a cosy mood to unwind and lots to discover.

Play as Claire, a young bird climbing and gliding through a charming park toward its summit, chatting with quirky hikers and stumbling on little secrets everywhere. A short, heartfelt, pressure-free adventure with a lovely pixelated low-poly look.

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Fujii

Cosy, great for unwinding

Fujii is a calm, dreamlike journey through colorful organic landscapes, mixing gentle exploration with creative gardening. A stress-free experience carried by its music and atmosphere.

Flower

Strong soundtrack

You play as the wind, sweeping petals across rolling fields and bringing faded landscapes back to vibrant life. A short, wordless and meditative experience from thatgamecompany, carried by a gorgeous score.

Abzu

Strong soundtrack

A meditative dive through vibrant ocean worlds where you swim alongside huge schools of fish and uncover the wordless story of an ancient civilization. Carried by Austin Wintory's gorgeous score, it's a short, stress-free journey built around awe and discovery.

Fugl

Open world

You soar as a bird through a voxel world, gliding serenely over wide landscapes or climbing steep cliffs with powerful wing beats. With no fixed rules, you explore hidden corners and unspoiled scenery at your own pace.

Everything

Open world

This meditative sandbox lets you become any object in the universe, from animals to planets to galaxies, and drift freely through it all. Lectures by philosopher Alan Watts accompany a goal-free, contemplative journey.

Panoramical

Cosy, great for unwinding

Panoramical is less a game than an interactive audiovisual toy: you reshape abstract landscapes on the fly and shape ambient music as you go. There are no goals or pressure, just calm experimentation.

Hohokum

Open world

You guide a snake-like space worm through vibrant, whimsical worlds full of small puzzles and surprises. A relaxed, aimless exploration experience with quirky art and a moody electronic soundtrack.

The UnderGarden

Lots to discover

You glide through glowing, colorful underground caverns, solving gentle physics puzzles to make the flora bloom. A calm, musical exploration game with no stress or danger.

Himno

Strong soundtrack

Himno is a calm 2D platformer set in endless procedurally generated landscapes. There is no pressure, just hopping through serene worlds while soaking in the visuals and music.

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