Games like Explore Fushimi Inari

95% positive from 1,391 reviewsReleased 2019Steam Deck Unsupported

What it is

A first-person exploration simulator recreating Fushimi Inari Shrine. Players discover hidden areas by exploring branching paths and taking photos.

The catch

Listed as a VR title, but VR only works if you buy the separate paid DLC.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 1,391 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Explore Fushimi Inari

Wardwell House

82% positive from 788 reviews2020

Atmospheric horror exploration game using 3D photographs. Players search for clues and uncover a disturbing island history.

What players likedPlayers praise its genuine scariness, comparing it to other horror games for its effective frights.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Atmospheric and Exploration.

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Scanner Sombre

90% positive from 4,514 reviews2017Deck Playable

A 3D horror exploration game using a LIDAR scanner to reveal a dark, mysterious cave. It features psychological horror and environmental storytelling with a unique point cloud visual style.

What players likedPlayers praise this unique "walking simulator" for its beautiful, atmospheric exploration and innovative visuals, despite its short length.

The catchThe lidar gimmick is the whole game, a short tech demo with little else to do.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Atmospheric and Exploration.

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NaissanceE

84% positive from 4,333 reviews2014Deck Unsupported

This is a first-person exploration game focused on atmosphere and discovery within a mysterious structure. Players navigate puzzles and platforming challenges while experiencing a sense of loneliness and wonder.

What players likedPlayers praise "NaissanceE" as a free, atmospheric puzzle-platformer with a unique, liminal megastructure vibe, reminiscent of "BLAME!" and the Backrooms.

The catchLighting swings from pitch black to strobing, causing eye strain and headaches.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Atmospheric and Exploration.

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INFRA

88% positive from 3,641 reviews201615% finish itDeck Unsupported

Gun-free first-person puzzle adventure. You play a structural analyst sent to survey routine damage, photographing faults and picking a way through debris as the job becomes a fight to survive.

What players likedPlayers praise INFRA as a unique exploration and puzzle game, often compared to a "walking sim" or a well-made Gmod map, for its deep story, intricate level design, and focus on civil engineering.

The catchPuzzles and level design are so obscure that progress often means using a guide.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Atmospheric and Exploration.

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Quern - Undying Thoughts

91% positive from 3,986 reviews201629% finish itDeck Playable

First-person puzzle adventure game. Explore an island, solve complex puzzles, and uncover a story.

What players likedLike Myst, Quern is a brilliant puzzle game with interconnected, challenging, and satisfying puzzles that reward observation and note-taking.

The catchFar more time goes on hunting for the next puzzle than on actually solving it.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Atmospheric and Exploration.

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POOLS

95% positive from 3,397 reviews2024Deck Verified

This is a first-person exploration game focused on atmosphere and environmental storytelling. Players navigate abstract, liminal spaces using sound and environmental cues, experiencing a sense of dread and isolation.

What players likedPlayers praise POOLS as the best liminal space/Backrooms walking simulator, offering stunning visuals, immersive sound design, and an unsettling atmosphere.

The catchNo threat, no story and no objectives, so it becomes a boring walk.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Atmospheric and Exploration.

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