# Games like Journey

> The closest matches to Journey: ABZU, The Pathless, GRIS, A Short Hike, and Eastshade. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [ABZU](https://imho.run/games/384190/abzu) — Also Beautiful, like Journey. 9,748 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/384190/)
2. [The Pathless](https://imho.run/games/1492680/the-pathless) — Also Music, like Journey. 1,166 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1492680/)
3. [GRIS](https://imho.run/games/683320/gris) — A frequent pick in Journey players' libraries, and another Indie. 26,666 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/683320/)
4. [A Short Hike](https://imho.run/games/1055540/a-short-hike) — Also Beautiful, like Journey. 12,104 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1055540/)
5. [Eastshade](https://imho.run/games/715560/eastshade) — Also Beautiful and Walking Simulator, like Journey. 3,481 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/715560/)
6. [Flower](https://imho.run/games/966330/flower) — A frequent pick in Journey players' libraries, and another Adventure. 1,927 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/966330/)
7. [The Artful Escape](https://imho.run/games/1122680/the-artful-escape) — Also Music and Walking Simulator, like Journey. 813 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1122680/)
8. [Last Day of June](https://imho.run/games/635320/last-day-of-june) — Also Beautiful and Walking Simulator, like Journey. 853 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/635320/)
9. [Blanc](https://imho.run/games/1982340/blanc) — Also Music and Walking Simulator, like Journey. 472 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1982340/)
10. [Proteus](https://imho.run/games/219680/proteus) — Also Beautiful and Walking Simulator, like Journey. 1,160 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/219680/)
11. [Aporia: Beyond The Valley](https://imho.run/games/573130/aporia-beyond-the-valley) — Also Beautiful and Walking Simulator, like Journey. 273 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/573130/)
12. [Sable](https://imho.run/games/757310/sable) — A frequent pick in Journey players' libraries, and another RPG. 3,854 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/757310/)
13. [Wandersong](https://imho.run/games/530320/wandersong) — Also Music, like Journey. 1,885 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/530320/)
14. [Dear Esther](https://imho.run/games/203810/dear-esther) — Also Beautiful and Walking Simulator, like Journey. 3,075 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/203810/)
15. [Neva](https://imho.run/games/2420660/neva) — A frequent pick in Journey players' libraries, and another Action. 3,598 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2420660/)
16. [LOST EMBER](https://imho.run/games/563840/lost-ember) — Also Walking Simulator, like Journey. 2,129 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/563840/)
17. [Koira](https://imho.run/games/1626620/koira) — A frequent pick in Journey players' libraries, and another Indie. 139 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1626620/)
18. [COCOON](https://imho.run/games/1497440/cocoon) — Also Beautiful, like Journey. 3,713 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1497440/)
19. [Gorogoa](https://imho.run/games/557600/gorogoa) — Also Beautiful, like Journey. 5,369 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/557600/)
20. [RiME](https://imho.run/games/493200/rime) — Also Walking Simulator, like Journey. 1,451 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/493200/)
21. [The Last Campfire](https://imho.run/games/990630/the-last-campfire) — A frequent pick in Journey players' libraries, and another Indie. 5,416 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/990630/)
22. [The Sojourn](https://imho.run/games/794960/the-sojourn) — A frequent pick in Journey players' libraries, and another Indie. 107 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/794960/)
23. [Outer Wilds](https://imho.run/games/753640/outer-wilds) — Also Beautiful, like Journey. 50,025 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/753640/)
24. [Old Man's Journey](https://imho.run/games/581270/old-man-s-journey) — A frequent pick in Journey players' libraries, and another Indie. 999 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/581270/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=638230&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=638230&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=638230&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=638230
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/638230
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Journey

In Journey, two players traverse an expansive desert landscape together, moving from sunlit dunes toward a distant mountain peak. Developed by thatgamecompany and published by Annapurna Interactive, this brief indie adventure emphasizes atmospheric exploration and quiet interaction over dialogue or combat. The online co-op mode means players encounter a stranger on the same path, creating moments of unspoken collaboration. Reviewers highlight the memorable musical score that accompanies players throughout their journey. Verified for Steam Deck, the game offers a chill, sit-down experience that runs to completion in a short session. The title holds an approval rating of 92% positive across more than 12,000 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 638230
- **Developer:** thatgamecompany
- **Publisher:** Annapurna Interactive
- **Genres:** Indie, Adventure
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Online Co-op, Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Jun 11, 2020
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/638230/journey)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=638230&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/638230/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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