Games like NUTS

This is a surveillance and tracking puzzle game where players set up cameras to observe squirrel behavior. It features a mysterious story and a unique day/night gameplay loop.

88% positive from 1,060 · 2021 · 43% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $1.99 (2025-12-18)

Story Rich DetectiveNatureImmersive SimNarrationAtmospheric

Six games like NUTS

Lushfoil Photography Sim

92% positive from 1,677 reviews20250% finish itDeck Verified

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

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

Both are tagged Nature, Immersive Sim and Simulation.

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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.

The catchGorgeous scenery, but most players have seen everything it offers within an hour or two.

Both are tagged Nature, Immersive Sim and Simulation.

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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 Simulation.

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A Juggler's Tale

92% positive from 2,213 reviews202151% finish itDeck Verified

A 2D puzzle-platformer where players use puppet strings to navigate obstacles in a grim fairytale world. It features a story of escape and empowerment with lyrical narration.

What players likedPlayers praise this beautiful, simple, and lovely narrated platformer about a puppet's freedom.

The catchInteractable objects blend into the scenery, so puzzles turn into trial and error.

Both are tagged Narration, Atmospheric and Story Rich.

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PLAYNE : The Meditation Game

93% positive from 1,220 reviews20200% finish itDeck Playable

A VR meditation game where players build a habit of mindfulness by growing a transforming island and exploring guided meditations. Its core loop involves daily practice to unlock new biomes, weather, and journaling tools for relaxation.

The catchThe daily streak resets if you miss a day, turning a calm app into a stress source.

Both are tagged Nature, Atmospheric and Story Rich.

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Fears to Fathom - Carson House

92% positive from 2,763 reviews202353% finish itDeck Playable

This is a first-person psychological horror walking simulator with VHS aesthetics. Players explore an atmospheric house, make choices, and receive texts to survive unsettling events.

What players likedPlayers praise the immersive, realistic, and consistently scary atmosphere, often comparing it to "Home Alone" or similar psychological horror.

The catchBugs and glitches frequently block progress and force a full restart.

Both are tagged Narration, Atmospheric and Adventure.

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More about NUTS

What players liked

Players praise the amazing visuals and engaging gameplay, with a curious, spooky mystery driving the story.

The catch

The story drops its plot threads and ends with no resolution after only a few hours.

Reviews: 88% positive from 1,060
Released: 2021
Finish it: 43% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $1.99 (2025-12-18)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 88% positive, but with 1,060 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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