Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Descenders (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Descenders on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Descenders on a map
Compare the whole catalogueThe same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.
24 games have both
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Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
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The short version
- Closest match: Assetto Corsa Competizione, which both open world and difficult.
- Descenders is tagged Sports, Racing, Cycling, Action, Bikes, Multiplayer, Great Soundtrack, Procedural Generation by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 2 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Descenders
The five things Steam players tag Descenders with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Sports
- Racing
- Cycling
- Action
- Bikes
| Reception | on Steam (94% of 23,916) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $24.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Assetto Corsa Competizione
Why it matched: both open world and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Racing, Simulation and Sports; released around the same time (2019).
Assetto Corsa Competizione, the official GT World Challenge videogame. Thanks to the extraordinary quality of simulation, you will experience the atmosphere of the GT3 championship. Compete against official drivers, teams, cars and official circuits reproduced to the highest quality ever seen.
Assetto Corsa Competizione at a glance Released 2019 Studio Kunos Simulazioni Player sentiment 93% positive of 48,018 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 48,018)
Matches Descenders on: 2 of 5 — Sports, Racing
Why players like it: Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, VR, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Descenders: $39.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Descenders:RacingSimulationSportsCompetitiveModdableDifficult
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RIDE 4
Why it matched: both open world and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Racing, Sports and Simulation; released around the same time (2020).
Are you ready to live the best gaming experience that a motorcycle fan can get? RIDE 4 will spark your competitive soul with hundreds of bikes, dozens of tracks and a whole new level of realism.
RIDE 4 at a glance Released 2020 Studio Milestone S.r.l. Player sentiment 83% positive of 12,391 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (83% of 12,391)
Matches Descenders on: 3 of 5 — Sports, Racing, Bikes
Why players like it: Racing, Motorbike, Sports, Multiplayer, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Descenders: $39.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Descenders:RacingSportsSimulationBikesCompetitiveDifficult
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TrackMania Nations Forever
Why it matched: both open world, relaxing and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Racing, Competitive and Simulation.
A free game in the truest sense of the word, TrackMania Nations Forever lets you drive at mind-blowing speeds on fun and spectacular tracks in solo and multiplayer modes.TrackMania Nations Forever offers a new "Forever" version of the Stadium environment, a solid solo mode and 65 brand new, progressively challenging tracks.
TrackMania Nations Forever at a glance Released 2008 Studio Nadeo Player sentiment 90% positive of 24,368 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (90% of 24,368)
Matches Descenders on: 3 of 5 — Sports, Racing, Action
Why players like it: Racing, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Automobile Sim, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Descenders: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Descenders:RacingCompetitiveSimulationSportsDifficult
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CarX Drift Racing Online
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Racing, Physics and Simulation; released around the same time (2017).
Master realistic drift physics, tune 120+ cars and drift online with up to 16 players across platforms. Compete in TOP-32, build unique setups and explore hundreds of community-made Workshop maps.
CarX Drift Racing Online at a glance Released 2017 Studio CarX Technologies, LLC Player sentiment 95% positive of 89,251 Price $16.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (95% of 89,251)
Matches Descenders on: 2 of 5 — Sports, Racing
Why players like it: Racing, Physics, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Relaxing — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Descenders: $16.99 — $8.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Descenders:RacingPhysicsSimulationRelaxingSports
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Project CARS 2
Why it matched: both open world and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Racing, Simulation and Sports; released around the same time (2017).
THE ULTIMATE DRIVER JOURNEY! Project CARS 2 delivers the soul of motor racing in the world’s most beautiful, authentic, and technically-advanced racing game.
Project CARS 2 at a glance Released 2017 Studio Slightly Mad Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 18,429 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (81% of 18,429)
Matches Descenders on: 3 of 5 — Sports, Racing, Action
Why players like it: Racing, Driving, Automobile Sim, Simulation, VR — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Descenders:RacingSimulationSportsDifficultGreat Soundtrack
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DiRT 4
Why it matched: both open world and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Racing, Simulation and Sports; released around the same time (2017).
DiRT 4 is all about embracing fear. It’s about the thrill, exhilaration and adrenaline that is absolutely vital to off-road racing. It’s about loving the feeling of pushing flat out next to a sheer cliff drop, going for the gap that’s too small and seeing how much air you can get. Be Fearless.
DiRT 4 at a glance Released 2017 Studio Codemasters Player sentiment 80% positive of 16,257 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (80% of 16,257)
Matches Descenders on: 3 of 5 — Sports, Racing, Action
Why players like it: Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Multiplayer, Driving — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Descenders:RacingSimulationSportsDifficultGreat Soundtrack
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MX Bikes
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Racing and Moddable; released around the same time (2019).
MX Bikes is a realistic motocross simulator, based on a scratch built physics engine that accurately simulates motorcycle dynamics and setup options.
MX Bikes at a glance Released 2019 Studio PiBoSo Player sentiment 94% positive of 37,017 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (94% of 37,017)
Matches Descenders on: 2 of 5 — Racing, Bikes
Why players like it: Motocross, Motorbike, Multiplayer, Simulation, Offroad — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Descenders: $34.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Descenders:SimulationRacingModdableBikesPhysicsDifficult
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DiRT Rally 2.0
Why it matched: both open world and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Racing, Simulation and Sports; released around the same time (2019).
DiRT Rally 2.0 dares you to carve your way through a selection of iconic rally locations from across the globe, in the most powerful off-road vehicles ever made, knowing that the smallest mistake could end your stage.
DiRT Rally 2.0 at a glance Released 2019 Studio Codemasters Player sentiment 89% positive of 48,388 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (89% of 48,388)
Matches Descenders on: 3 of 5 — Sports, Racing, Action
Why players like it: Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Multiplayer, VR — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Descenders: $19.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Descenders:RacingSimulationSportsDifficult
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Hardspace: Shipbreaker
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Physics and Procedural Generation; released around the same time (2022).
Equipped with cutting-edge salvaging tech, carve & slice spaceships to recover valuable materials. Upgrade your gear to take on more lucrative contracts and pay your billion credits debt to LYNX Corp!
Hardspace: Shipbreaker at a glance Released 2022 Studio Blackbird Interactive Player sentiment 89% positive of 22,334 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (89% of 22,334)
Matches Descenders on: 1 of 5 — Action
Why players like it: Space, Sci-fi, Simulation, Physics, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Descenders: $34.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Descenders:SimulationPhysicsProcedural GenerationRelaxingGreat Soundtrack
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Golf With Your Friends
Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Sports, Physics and Simulation; released around the same time (2020).
Why have friends if not to play Golf... With Your Friends! Nothing is out of bounds as you take on courses filled with fast paced, exciting, simultaneous mini golf for up to 12 players!
Golf With Your Friends at a glance Released 2020 Studio Blacklight Interactive Player sentiment 87% positive of 75,430 Price $1.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (87% of 75,430)
Matches Descenders on: 1 of 5 — Sports
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Casual, Mini Golf, Sports, Golf — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Descenders: $1.49 — $23.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Descenders:SportsPhysicsSimulationGreat SoundtrackDifficult
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The Witness
Why it matched: both open world, relaxing and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Difficult, Relaxing and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2016).
You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.
The Witness at a glance Released 2016 Studio Thekla, Inc. Player sentiment 84% positive of 21,324 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (84% of 21,324)
Matches Descenders on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Puzzle, Exploration, First-Person, Open World, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Descenders: $39.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Descenders:DifficultRelaxingGreat SoundtrackBeautiful
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Steep
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Sports, Simulation and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2016).
Ride a massive open world across the Alps, where the powder is always fresh and the run never ends. Defy and master the mountain alone or with friends on skis, wingsuits, snowboards and paragliders. Record and share your best stunts.
Steep at a glance Released 2016 Studio Ubisoft Annecy Player sentiment 83% positive of 33,085 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (83% of 33,085)
Matches Descenders on: 3 of 5 — Sports, Racing, Action
Why players like it: Sports, Open World, Multiplayer, Action, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Descenders: $29.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Descenders:SportsSimulationGreat SoundtrackRacing
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Gold Mining Simulator
Why it matched: both open world, relaxing and difficult; shares 3 player tags including Simulation, Relaxing and Difficult; released around the same time (2017).
Become a gold miner. Work hard, dig deep, explore the world, and you’ll become the wealthiest person in Alaska. Use a variety of specialist machines to find as much gold as you can.
Gold Mining Simulator at a glance Released 2017 Studio Code Horizon Player sentiment 73% positive of 16,382 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (73% of 16,382)
Matches Descenders on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Simulation, Mining, Singleplayer, Realistic, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Descenders: $19.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Descenders:SimulationRelaxingDifficult
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Only Up
Why it matched: both open world, relaxing and difficult; shares 3 player tags including Difficult, Physics and Simulation; released around the same time (2023).
You are a young teenage Jackie from the ghetto who wants to get out of poverty and embark on a journey of learning about the world and yourself. The world has definitely gone crazy, though it has never been normal, but maybe now is the chance for you. Crisis is a time for action and decisive steps...
Only Up at a glance Released 2023 Studio Indiesolodev Player sentiment 73% positive of 14,972 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (73% of 14,972)
Matches Descenders on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Parkour, 3D Platformer, Difficult, Psychological Horror, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Descenders:DifficultPhysicsSimulation
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Mini Metro
Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Relaxing and Difficult; released around the same time (2015).
Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?
Mini Metro at a glance Released 2015 Studio Dinosaur Polo Club Player sentiment 96% positive of 16,729 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (96% of 16,729)
Matches Descenders on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Strategy, Puzzle, Minimalist, Simulation, Trains — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Descenders: $9.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Descenders:SimulationRelaxingDifficultGreat SoundtrackAddictive
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Beat Saber
Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Moddable, Fast-Paced and Difficult; released around the same time (2018).
Slash the beats, get moving, and experience the world's most popular VR rhythm game!* Duck, dodge, and flow through 300+ handcrafted songs from artists like Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, and Metallica. Play solo, compete online, or pass the headset at your next party. Jump in with 60+ songs included!
Beat Saber at a glance Released 2018 Studio Beat Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 76,245 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (95% of 76,245)
Matches Descenders on: 2 of 5 — Sports, Action
Why players like it: VR, Rhythm, Music, Moddable, Fast-Paced — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Descenders: $19.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Descenders:ModdableFast-PacedDifficultSportsGreat Soundtrack
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Dwarf Fortress
Why it matched: both open world and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Procedural Generation and Moddable; released around the same time (2022).
Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world. Keep your dwarves happy, grow their community and beware of digging too deeply. The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created.
Dwarf Fortress at a glance Released 2022 Studio Bay 12 Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 31,446 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (95% of 31,446)
Matches Descenders on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Dwarf, Colony Sim, Strategy, Simulation, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Descenders: $29.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Descenders:SimulationProcedural GenerationModdableDifficult
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Clustertruck
Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Physics, Fast-Paced and Difficult; released around the same time (2016).
Clustertruck is a chaotic physics based truckformer. Jump your way through insane levels in a game of "the floor is lava" on top of speeding trucks driven by terrible drivers.
Clustertruck at a glance Released 2016 Studio Landfall Player sentiment 94% positive of 18,500 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (94% of 18,500)
Matches Descenders on: 2 of 5 — Racing, Action
Why players like it: Parkour, Automobile Sim, Action, First-Person, 3D Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Descenders: $14.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Descenders:PhysicsFast-PacedDifficultGreat SoundtrackRacing
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Golf It!
Why it matched: both open world, relaxing and difficult; shares 3 player tags including Sports, Simulation and Difficult; released around the same time (2023).
Embark on an exciting journey with Golf It! Seize your putter, rally your friends, and immerse yourself in an epic minigolf adventure. Conquer countless courses, create lasting memories, and refine your skills to emerge as the ultimate minigolf champion. Your thrilling golfing odyssey begins here!
Golf It! at a glance Released 2023 Studio Perfuse Entertainment Player sentiment 90% positive of 31,054 Price $8.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (90% of 31,054)
Matches Descenders on: 1 of 5 — Sports
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Mini Golf, Golf, Casual, Sports — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Descenders: $8.99 — $16.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Descenders:SportsSimulationDifficult
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City Car Driving
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Racing and Moddable; released around the same time (2016).
City Car Driving – realistic car driving simulator, which will help you master the basic skills of the car driving in various traffic conditions, with plunging into the environment most closely resembling the real one.
City Car Driving at a glance Released 2016 Studio Forward Development, Ltd. Player sentiment 83% positive of 36,073 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (83% of 36,073)
Matches Descenders on: 1 of 5 — Racing
Why players like it: Simulation, Driving, Automobile Sim, Open World, Realistic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Descenders: $24.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Descenders:SimulationRacingModdablePhysics
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RaceRoom Racing Experience
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 6 player tags including Racing, Simulation and Competitive.
RaceRoom is free to download and built on true-to-life physics and Force Feedback. Drive DTM, FIA WTCC, WTCR and a huge library of cars and tracks—including the most up-to-date Nordschleife. Jump in, race instantly, and expand your garage with a massive selection of content.
RaceRoom Racing Experience at a glance Released 2013 Studio KW Studios Player sentiment 76% positive of 28,036 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (76% of 28,036)
Matches Descenders on: 2 of 5 — Sports, Racing
Why players like it: Free to Play, Racing, Automobile Sim, Realistic, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Descenders: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Descenders:RacingSimulationCompetitivePhysicsDifficultSports
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Kerbal Space Program
Why it matched: both open world and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Physics and Moddable; released around the same time (2015).
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.
Kerbal Space Program at a glance Released 2015 Studio Squad Player sentiment 96% positive of 146,438 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (96% of 146,438)
Matches Descenders on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Space, Simulation, Sandbox, Physics, Science — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Descenders: $39.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Descenders:SimulationPhysicsModdableDifficult
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Mini Motorways
Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Relaxing and Beautiful; released around the same time (2021).
Mini Motorways is a strategy simulation game about designing the road map for a growing city. Build a traffic network, one road at a time, to create a bustling metropolis. Redesign your roads and place your motorways to get everyone where they need to go. How long can you keep the city moving?
Mini Motorways at a glance Released 2021 Studio Dinosaur Polo Club Player sentiment 96% positive of 24,384 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (96% of 24,384)
Matches Descenders on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Strategy, Simulation, Casual, Indie, Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Descenders: $9.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Descenders:SimulationRelaxingBeautifulGreat Soundtrack
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ABZU
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Relaxing, Great Soundtrack and Beautiful; released around the same time (2016).
From the art director of Journey®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths.
ABZU at a glance Released 2016 Studio Giant Squid Player sentiment 93% positive of 27,628 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 27,628)
Matches Descenders on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Relaxing, Atmospheric, Underwater, Exploration, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Descenders: $19.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Descenders:RelaxingGreat SoundtrackBeautifulSimulation
Common questions
What game is most like Descenders?
Assetto Corsa Competizione, on the evidence we have. It both open world and difficult. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Descenders" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Descenders. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.