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24 games like FAR: Lone Sails (2026)

Recomputed 2 September 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with FAR: Lone Sails 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 short version

  • Closest match: Little Nightmares, which both survival, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle.
  • FAR: Lone Sails is tagged Atmospheric, Adventure, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer, Exploration, 2.5D, Puzzle, Indie 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.

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

  1. 1

    Little Nightmares

    Why it matched: both survival, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle-Platformer, Puzzle and Indie; released around the same time (2017).

    Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

    Little Nightmares at a glance
    Released2017StudioTarsier Studios
    Player sentiment95% positive of 116,529Price$19.99

    Puzzle-PlatformerPuzzleIndieStory RichPlatformer2.5DShort

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  2. 2

    INSIDE

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including 2.5D, Puzzle-Platformer and Story Rich; released around the same time (2016).

    Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.

    INSIDE at a glance
    Released2016StudioPlaydead
    Player sentiment97% positive of 75,763Price$24.99

    2.5DPuzzle-PlatformerStory RichIndieCinematicPuzzlePlatformerAction-Adventure

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  3. 3

    A Plague Tale: Innocence

    Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, survival, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 4 player tags including Story Rich, Survival and Puzzle; released around the same time (2019).

    Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.

    A Plague Tale: Innocence at a glance
    Released2019StudioAsobo Studio
    Player sentiment93% positive of 71,473Price$39.99

    Story RichSurvivalPuzzlePost-apocalyptic

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  4. 4

    Little Nightmares II

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Story Rich and Action-Adventure; released around the same time (2021).

    Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made.

    Little Nightmares II at a glance
    Released2021StudioTarsier Studios
    Player sentiment93% positive of 58,455Price$29.99

    PuzzleStory RichAction-AdventurePuzzle-PlatformerIndiePlatformer2.5D

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  5. 5

    Rise of the Tomb Raider

    Why it matched: both survival, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Exploration, Action-Adventure and Story Rich; released around the same time (2015).

    Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.

    Rise of the Tomb Raider at a glance
    Released2015StudioCrystal Dynamics
    Player sentiment94% positive of 155,369Price$4.49

    ExplorationAction-AdventureStory RichSurvivalPuzzle

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  6. 6

    Bendy and the Dark Revival

    Why it matched: both survival, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Indie, Story Rich and Puzzle; released around the same time (2022).

    Bendy and the Dark Revival® is a first-person survival horror game set in the creepiest cartoon studio to ever exist. Discover the truth. Escape the studio. Above all, fear the Ink Demon…and survive.

    Bendy and the Dark Revival at a glance
    Released2022StudioJoey Drew Studios
    Player sentiment92% positive of 16,194Price$5.99

    IndieStory RichPuzzleSurvivalAction-Adventure

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  7. 7

    Layers of Fear (2016)

    Why it matched: both survival, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Indie and Puzzle; released around the same time (2016).

    A first-person psychological horror with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and storytelling. Explore an ever-shifting Victorian mansion as a painter seeking to complete his masterpiece, even at the cost of his own sanity.

    Layers of Fear (2016) at a glance
    Released2016StudioBloober Team SA
    Player sentiment88% positive of 27,676Price$1.99

    Story RichIndiePuzzleExplorationShort

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  8. 8

    Shadow of the Tomb Raider

    Why it matched: both survival, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Puzzle and Action-Adventure; released around the same time (2018).

    As Lara Croft races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she must become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.

    Shadow of the Tomb Raider at a glance
    Released2018StudioCrystal Dynamics
    Player sentiment85% positive of 87,978Price$5.99

    Story RichPuzzleAction-AdventureExplorationSurvival

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  9. 9

    Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

    Why it matched: both survival, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Puzzle and Action-Adventure; released around the same time (2018).

    As Lara Croft races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she must become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.

    Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition at a glance
    Released2018StudioEidos-Montréal
    Player sentiment85% positive of 87,994Price$5.99

    Story RichPuzzleAction-AdventureExplorationSurvival

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  10. 10

    Ori and the Will of the Wisps

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Platformer, Story Rich and Exploration; released around the same time (2020).

    Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.

    Ori and the Will of the Wisps at a glance
    Released2020StudioMoon Studios
    Player sentiment97% positive of 146,084Price$29.99

    PlatformerStory RichExplorationAction-AdventurePuzzleIndie

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  11. 11

    GRIS

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Indie, Platformer and Story Rich; released around the same time (2018).

    Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

    GRIS at a glance
    Released2018StudioNomada Studio
    Player sentiment96% positive of 96,216Price$14.99

    IndiePlatformerStory RichPuzzlePuzzle-PlatformerExploration

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  12. 12

    It Takes Two

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Story Rich and Puzzle-Platformer; released around the same time (2021).

    Embark on the craziest journey of your life in It Takes Two. Invite a friend to join for free with Friend’s Pass and work together across a huge variety of gleefully disruptive gameplay challenges. Winner of GAME OF THE YEAR at the Game Awards 2021.

    It Takes Two at a glance
    Released2021StudioHazelight Studios
    Player sentiment95% positive of 268,937Price$39.99

    PuzzleStory RichPuzzle-PlatformerAction-AdventurePlatformerExploration

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  13. 13

    UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Action-Adventure, Story Rich and Puzzle; released around the same time (2022).

    Play as Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer in their own standalone adventures as they confront their pasts and forge their own legacies. This game includes the critically acclaimed single-player stories from both UNCHARTED 4: A Thief’s End and UNCHARTED: The Lost Legacy.

    UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection at a glance
    Released2022StudioNaughty Dog LLC
    Player sentiment91% positive of 43,629Price$49.99

    Action-AdventureStory RichPuzzleExplorationCinematicPlatformer

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  14. 14

    The Last of Us Part I

    Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, survival, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Post-apocalyptic and Action-Adventure.

    Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™.

    The Last of Us Part I at a glance
    Released2023StudioNaughty Dog LLC
    Player sentiment84% positive of 108,422Price$59.99

    Story RichPost-apocalypticAction-AdventureSurvivalCinematic

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  15. 15

    S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

    Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, survival, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Post-apocalyptic, Survival and Exploration.

    Enter the Chornobyl Anomalous Zone — a vast open world where anomalies, mutants, and rivals stand in your way. Explore, scavenge, and try to survive in this brutal and dangerous land. Evolving with every update, now overhauled and crowned with UPDATE 2.0.

    S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl at a glance
    Released2024StudioGSC Game World
    Player sentiment80% positive of 138,669Price$41.99

    Post-apocalypticSurvivalExplorationStory RichCinematic

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  16. 16

    Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

    Why it matched: both survival, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Exploration and Indie.

    From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Dear Esther comes a new first-person horrorgame that will drag you to the depths of greed, power and madness. It will bury its snout into your ribs and it will eat your heart.

    Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs at a glance
    Released2013StudioThe Chinese Room
    Player sentiment70% positive of 12,114Price$19.99

    Story RichExplorationIndieShortPuzzle

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  17. 17

    FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED

    Why it matched: both survival, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 4 player tags including Survival, Puzzle and Story Rich; released around the same time (2019).

    Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted is a collection of classic and original mini-games set in the Five Nights universe. Experience the horror in flat (non-VR) mode or VR. Oculus Rift and HTC Vive are supported. A VR Headset is NOT required to play.

    FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED at a glance
    Released2019StudioSteel Wool Studios
    Player sentiment96% positive of 13,118Price$29.99

    SurvivalPuzzleStory RichIndie

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  18. 18

    Resident Evil 7 Biohazard

    Why it matched: both survival, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 4 player tags including Survival, Puzzle and Story Rich; released around the same time (2017).

    Fear and isolation seep through the walls of an abandoned southern farmhouse. "7" marks a new beginning for survival horror with the “Isolated View” of the visceral new first-person perspective.

    Resident Evil 7 Biohazard at a glance
    Released2017StudioCAPCOM Co., Ltd.
    Player sentiment95% positive of 126,252Price$19.99

    SurvivalPuzzleStory RichExploration

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  19. 19

    Metro Exodus

    Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, survival, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Post-apocalyptic, Story Rich and Survival; released around the same time (2020).

    Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.

    Metro Exodus at a glance
    Released2020Studio4A Games
    Player sentiment90% positive of 135,440Price$29.99

    Post-apocalypticStory RichSurvivalExploration

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  20. 20

    Tomb Raider

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Exploration and Action-Adventure.

    Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.

    Tomb Raider at a glance
    Released1996StudioCore Design
    Player sentiment96% positive of 269,385Price$2.99

    Story RichExplorationAction-AdventurePuzzleCinematicPlatformer

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  21. 21

    Tomb Raider

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Exploration and Action-Adventure.

    Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.

    Tomb Raider at a glance
    Released2013StudioCrystal Dynamics
    Player sentiment96% positive of 269,385Price$2.99

    Story RichExplorationAction-AdventurePuzzleCinematicPlatformer

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  22. 22

    Tomb Raider Game of the Year

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Exploration and Action-Adventure.

    Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.

    Tomb Raider Game of the Year at a glance
    Released2013StudioCrystal Dynamics
    Player sentiment96% positive of 269,396Price$2.99

    Story RichExplorationAction-AdventurePuzzleCinematicPlatformer

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  23. 23

    Braid

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle-Platformer, Puzzle and Platformer.

    This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.

    Braid at a glance
    Released2008StudioJonathan Blow
    Player sentiment93% positive of 9,957Price$14.99

    Puzzle-PlatformerPuzzlePlatformerIndieStory RichShort

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  24. 24

    Fallout 4

    Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, survival, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Post-apocalyptic, Exploration and Story Rich; released around the same time (2015).

    From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.

    Fallout 4 at a glance
    Released2015StudioBethesda Game Studios
    Player sentiment81% positive of 428,604Price$19.99

    Post-apocalypticExplorationStory RichSurvival

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Common questions

What game is most like FAR: Lone Sails?

Little Nightmares, on the evidence we have. It both survival, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle. 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 FAR: Lone Sails" 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 FAR: Lone Sails. 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.

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