Games like Lushfoil Photography Sim

92% positive from 1,677 reviewsReleased 20250% finish itSteam Deck Verified

What it is

A photography game set in recreations of real places. The camera models focus, aperture, exposure and white balance, and you can shift light, fog and rain, with a hidden drone and rowboat for new angles.

What players liked

Players praise it as a beautiful, relaxing photography simulator, akin to exploring stunning natural environments.

The catch

Most locations stay locked behind collection tasks rather than open to free roaming.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 92% positive, but with 1,677 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Lushfoil Photography Sim

Kayak VR: Mirage

82% positive from 1,040 reviews2022Deck Unsupported

This is a VR simulation game focused on physically accurate kayaking. Players race through beautiful locations or explore freely with realistic movement and optional controller mounts.

What players likedPlayers praise its stunning visuals and realistic kayaking feel, comparing it to one of the best VR games ever made.

Both are tagged Nature, Realistic and Immersive Sim.

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APICO

92% positive from 2,006 reviews20222% finish itDeck Verified

A laid-back beekeeping simulation game focused on breeding and collecting bees. Players cross-breed species, gather resources, and explore lush environments.

What players likedPlayers praise APICO as a cozy, low-stakes farm sim with deep beekeeping mechanics, akin to other open-world and fidget games.

The catchOverlapping menus and constant manual machine input make the beekeeping loop a grind.

Both are tagged Nature, Immersive Sim and Sandbox.

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Stone Simulator Just Be a Rock

95% positive from 1,503 reviews202510% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a passive simulation game where players experience the slow passage of time as a rock. Its core loop involves existing and observing environmental changes with a meditative feel.

The catchIt hammers the CPU and GPU like a heavy game despite being a near static scene.

Both are tagged Nature, Immersive Sim 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, Realistic and Exploration.

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Botany Manor

95% positive from 1,465 reviews202451% finish itDeck Verified

First-person puzzle game about growing fantastical plants by finding clues and creating ideal conditions. It offers a relaxing, Victorian manor exploration experience.

What players likedPlayers compare it to "Strange Horticulture" and "Myst," praising its beautiful, immersive world, relaxing atmosphere, and satisfying puzzles.

The catchVery few puzzles; mostly following clear instructions

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Immersive Sim and Exploration.

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Garden Galaxy

98% positive from 2,622 reviews202223% finish itDeck Playable

A relaxing garden decoration game where players arrange randomized item drops to create unique spaces. Players collect items, customize their gardens, and earn coins from idle visitors.

What players likedPlayers describe Garden Galaxy as a cozy blend of Animal Crossing and Minecraft Skyblock, praised for its adorable graphics and relaxing gameplay.

The catchRandom drops bury the small build space in clutter with nowhere to store it.

Both are tagged Nature, Sandbox and Casual.

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