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Games like Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles

If Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles is your kind of game, the closest matches are Garden Paws, My Time at Portia and Susu '99 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, cozy and peaceful. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles is a 2017 indie adventure available for $24.99 on Steam, set in the island world of Gemea across eight distinct environments. The game features crafting, farming, fishing, resource-gathering, and environmental restoration mechanics, with fast-travel available for convenience. Players describe the atmosphere as peaceful and cozy, with no combat or failure states creating a stress-free experience. Reviewers highlight that exploration feels meaningful without combat, and that simplified farming and crafting systems remain satisfying. Seasonal changes introduce time-sensitive content that adds strategic depth. Steam Deck verified, the game holds an 81 percent positive rating from over 1500 Steam reviews.

About Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles: Unwind and enjoy the slow life in Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, a relaxing open-world adventure game. Yonder is set in the world of Gemea. A natural island paradise with eight distinct environments ranging from tropical beaches to snow-capped summits.

2017IndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedMetacritic 70Windowsby Prideful Sloth
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles — Steam game cover
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Beautiful varied environments reward wanderingExploration feels meaningful without combatFarming and crafting systems are simplified but satisfyingAtmosphericCozyPeaceful

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Steam players who put hours into Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Garden Paws

    WHY THIS

    Shares farming, crafting and a cozy mood with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Top pick for Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    You have inherited your grandparents farm as they set off to travel the world. Work with Frank at the local construction shop to finish off the final touches on your new home. Aid Frank and Mayor Wilson in building up the town so it may reach it's full potential.

    2018IndieAdventureSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. My Time at Portia

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Second-strongest match for Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Start a new life in the enchanting town of Portia! Restore your Pa's neglected workshop to its former glory by fulfilling commissions, growing crops, raising animals, and befriending the quirky inhabitants of this charming post-apocalyptic land!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulation29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Susu '99

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Run a family-owned store in rural Japan. Susu '99 is a 'slice of life' pixel-art RPG inspired by elements of Stardew Valley and Persona. Trade goods, forage the wilderness, grow a garden, and rank up your relationships in a time-less cycle with no hurry, no energy limits, and no chores.

    IndieAdventureRPGSteam ↗
  4. Everbloom

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Everbloom is a cute and cozy social farming sim set in a world of whimsy - grow buckets of popcorn right on the plant and make chocolate milk by feeding your cows candy bars. Grow, care, build, decorate, and explore the world of Everbloom solo or with your friends.

    2027IndieAdventureSimulationSteam ↗
  5. Fields of Aaru

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    A cozy life sim set in the mystical afterlife of Ancient Egypt. Farm along the Nile, befriend the locals, and decorate your eternal home. Venture into the desert and discover oases, pyramids, and tombs. Unlock magical powers by restoring ancient obelisks and making offerings to the gods.

    IndieAdventureSimulationSteam ↗
  6. Littlewood

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Ranked #6 for Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    The world has already been saved. Now it's time to rebuild your town, learn new hobbies, and forge lifelong friendships in this peaceful and relaxing RPG.

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Grow: Song of the Evertree

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource gathering and an atmospheric mood with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Ranked #7 for Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements.

    2021ActionAdventureCasual24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands

    WHY THIS

    Shares farming, crafting and a cozy mood with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Ranked #8 for Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Farm, cook, craft and decorate in this casual open world farming adventure! Set up camp with your crew after being shipwrecked on a mysterious archipelago. Your quest is to survive, explore and uncover the secrets of the Cursed Islands. Take care of your crew to build relationships and earn rewards!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulation24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Yu Crossing Animals

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Reviewers of Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Yu's got a new job - working as a mayor's assistant in a small town.

    2021AdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Stardew Valley

    WHY THIS

    Shares a peaceful mood with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Reviewers of Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

    2016IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Harvest Moon: Mad Dash

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Go solo or take along a few friends in this fast-paced farming frenzy! Harvest, fish, milk, and more as you fulfill orders to complete each level, but watch out for molten lava, raging boars, and other obstacles!

    2019Casual19.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Sunshine Manor

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Sunshine Manor is an 8-bit blood-soaked Horror RPG that pits you as Ada. Dared to spend the night in the haunted Sunshine Manor she encounters ghosts, demons, blood-soaked horror and more in this prequel to 2016's Camp Sunshine.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. RiME

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Reviewers of Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.

    2017Adventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Eastshade

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Reviewers of Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Visit cities, scale summits, unearth mysteries, and discover forgotten places!

    2019IndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Happy Birthday, Bernard

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Grow trees to climb up the floating islands back to your home, armed only with a watering can. Careful thought must be used to know where and when to plant and grow the trees. They require sunlight on their leaves and water on their roots to grow.

    2016Indie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Bunhouse

    WHY THIS

    Shares a cozy mood with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Reviewers of Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Bunhouse is a cute, simple, bunny-filled game focused on growing plants and managing a greenhouse with fellow buns. Take care of your leafy plant buddies by balancing the amount of water and light they get. Play with friends and upgrade your greenhouse for wholesome, relaxing fun.

    2021IndieSimulationCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. PEAK

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~68% under Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    PEAK is a co-op climbing game where the slightest mistake can spell your doom. Either solo or as a group of lost nature scouts, your only hope of rescue from a mysterious island is to scale the mountain at its center. Do you have what it takes to reach the PEAK?

    2025ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles

Is Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles cost?
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles are Garden Paws, My Time at Portia, Susu '99.
Who developed Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles?
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles was developed by Prideful Sloth.

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