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We filtered the 49 games similar to Proteus down to the 26 that fit the “Fantasy” category. A Short Hike, Dear Esther: Landmark Edition and The First Tree top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Proteus.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure
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CasualNarrativeSolo
Year 2013Dev Curve Digital

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Proteus is A Short Hike — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Dear Esther: Landmark Edition and The First Tree follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Proteus

26 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Proteus. Each one has been evaluated across 11 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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A Short Hike

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A Short Hike
Closest overall match
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingCasualNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationPixel Art
Year 2019Dev adamgryuPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

Same family as Proteus: a relaxing pace, open world exploration and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and world: this one brings an isometric view.

Released 6 years after Proteus.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone82Progression78World60
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Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

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Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
Closest on tone
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeCasualRelaxingOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFirst Person
Year 2016Dev Rob Briscoe · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · PC · iOS

If Proteus worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on world and setting: this one brings linear, story-driven structure and horror setting.

Released 3 years after Proteus.

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The First Tree

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The First Tree
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeRelaxingCasualOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

If Proteus worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and world: this one brings a third-person camera.

Released 4 years after Proteus.

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Abzu

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Abzu
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingNarrativeCasualOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Year 2016Dev Giant Squid · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

What brings it close to Proteus is a relaxing pace, open world exploration and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and world — its own ground is a third-person camera.

Released 3 years after Proteus.

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AER: Memories of Old

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AER: Memories of Old
Closest on world
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingNarrativeCasualOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Year 2017Dev Forgotten Key · Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It shares the essentials of what Proteus does: a relaxing pace, open world exploration and fantasy world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and world — its own ground is post-apocalyptic world and a third-person camera.

Released 4 years after Proteus.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Setting63World61
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Pilgrims

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Pilgrims
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingCasualNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Year 2019Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC

Genre puts it alongside Proteus, and so does a relaxing pace, open world exploration and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings a cartoon aesthetic and 2D presentation.

Released 6 years after Proteus.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone89World61Setting38
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Obduction

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Obduction
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFirst Person
Year 2016Dev Cyan WorldsOn PC · PS4 · iOS

On paper it is what Proteus is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to a first-person view and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is world and setting: a sci-fi setting.

Released 3 years after Proteus.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals73Tone66Setting64
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The Last Clockwinder

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The Last Clockwinder
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFirst Person
Year 2022Dev pontoco · Cyan VenturesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

Same family as Proteus: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is progression and setting: cozy, relaxing feel and a sci-fi setting.

Released 9 years after Proteus.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals72Tone68World59Setting58
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RiME

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RiME
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Year 2017Dev Tequila Works · Six FootOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Proteus does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and world: this one brings a third-person camera.

Released 4 years after Proteus.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Tone77World60
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Thief Gold

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Thief Gold
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFirst Person
Year 1999Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

Genre puts it alongside Proteus, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

It predates Proteus by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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Shadow of the Colossus

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Shadow of the Colossus
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Year 2018Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

If Proteus worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is a third-person camera.

Released 5 years after Proteus.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100World59Tone33
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The Spirit and the Mouse

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The Spirit and the Mouse
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Year 2022Dev Alblune · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Nintendo

If Proteus worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel and 3D presentation.

Released 9 years after Proteus.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100World54Tone28
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Scribblenauts Unlimited

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Scribblenauts Unlimited
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCasualOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Year 2012Dev 5th Cell · WB GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

What brings it close to Proteus is a casual, approachable feel, open world exploration and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and world: dark, oppressive atmosphere and a sandbox world.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Tone41World36
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Super Mario 64

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Super Mario 64
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 1996Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

What brings it close to Proteus is open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is visuals and world: a third-person camera.

It predates Proteus by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationMagic
Year 2007Dev Rebellion Developments · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

It shares the essentials of what Proteus does: open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is visuals and world: a third-person camera.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100World59Visuals0

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