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24 games like Google Earth VR (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with Google Earth VR 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 Google Earth VR on a map

Compare the whole catalogue

The 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

5810034100Players →Popularity →Universe Sandbox LegacyOnly If

Axes are fitted to these 24 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.

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.

Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.

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Every point links to that game's entry. The value map and the reception map are fixed views of the same data.

How positions are decided

No paid placement, no favouritism, live third-party data
  • Placed by the published method, not by us. Every coordinate is computed from the axis definitions and weights printed on this site. Nobody moves a point. See the axes.
  • Nothing here is paid for. No sponsored placements, no promoted slots, no arrangement of any kind affects a position. If that ever changes it will be labelled and sit outside the ranking.
  • No favouritism, including our own. The 16 games we have written full reviews of are scored by exactly the same formula as the other 1,510, from the same third-party inputs, and they land where it puts them. Our own opinion of a game does not enter its coordinates.
  • A position is not an endorsement. It says how a game was received and what it costs, not that we recommend it. Where we do recommend something, it carries a written review with a name on it.
  • Fetched from live third-party data. Player sentiment from Steam, critic aggregates as published on store pages, prices checked hourly, attention from Wikipedia. Each figure carries its source and the date it was read, and we do not adjust any of them.

The short version

  • Closest match: SNOW - The Ultimate Edition, which both open world and relaxing.
  • Google Earth VR is tagged VR, Free to Play, Open World, Simulation, Casual, Adventure, Exploration, Realistic 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.
  • 8 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value Google Earth VR

The five things Steam players tag Google Earth VR 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.

  1. VR
  2. Free to Play
  3. Open World
  4. Simulation
  5. Casual
Google Earth VR at a glance
ReceptionVery Positive on Steam (94% of 4,146)
Watch-outsno widespread problems reported by players
PriceFree

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

  1. 1

    SNOW - The Ultimate Edition

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Realistic; released around the same time (2019).

    SNOW - The Ultimate Edition is the only open world, winter sports game. Explore a massive mountain, customize your character with clothing and equipment, compete in events to be the best. Access to all mountains, tracks, events as well including all cosmetics, ski, snowboard, drone, and snowmobile.

    SNOW - The Ultimate Edition at a glance
    Released2019StudioPoppermost Productions
    Player sentiment63% positive of 11,941PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.8/10 · Steam: Mixed (63% of 11,941)

    Matches Google Earth VR on: 5 of 5 — VR, Free to Play, Open World, Simulation, Casual

    Why players like it: Sports, Open World, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Google Earth VR:Free to PlaySimulationRealisticVRExplorationCasual

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  2. 2

    Universe Sandbox

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Education; released around the same time (2015).

    Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe.

    Universe Sandbox at a glance
    Released2015StudioGiant Army
    Player sentiment96% positive of 32,082Price$20.09

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 32,082)

    Matches Google Earth VR on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Simulation, Casual

    Why players like it: Sandbox, Space, Simulation, Physics, Science — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Google Earth VR: $20.09 — $20.09 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Google Earth VR:SimulationRealisticEducationCasualExploration

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  3. 3

    Fishing Planet

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Realistic; released around the same time (2017).

    Fishing Planet® is a highly realistic first-person online multiplayer fishing simulator. Developed by avid fishing enthusiasts to bring you the full thrill of actual angling on your PC. Free-to-Play and just a download away!

    Fishing Planet at a glance
    Released2017StudioFishing Planet LLC
    Player sentiment87% positive of 77,158PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 77,158)

    Matches Google Earth VR on: 5 of 5 — VR, Free to Play, Open World, Simulation, Casual

    Why players like it: Fishing, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Simulation, Relaxing — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Google Earth VR: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Google Earth VR:Free to PlaySimulationRealisticCasualVR

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  4. 4

    City Car Driving

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and VR; 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
    Released2016StudioForward Development, Ltd.
    Player sentiment83% positive of 36,073Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 36,073)

    Matches Google Earth VR on: 4 of 5 — VR, Open World, Simulation, Casual

    Why players like it: Simulation, Driving, Automobile Sim, Open World, Realistic — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Google Earth VR: $24.99 — $24.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Google Earth VR:SimulationRealisticVREducationCasual

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  5. 5

    Professional Fishing

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Casual; released around the same time (2018).

    Are you falling asleep with a rod? Never again! Professional Fishing will never let you fall asleep! Play an amazing fishing simulator and feel like a real angler! Create your own fishing club and compete with others!

    Professional Fishing at a glance
    Released2018StudioMasterCode
    Player sentiment76% positive of 4,260PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 4,260)

    Matches Google Earth VR on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Open World, Simulation, Casual

    Why players like it: Fishing, Free to Play, Simulation, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Google Earth VR: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Google Earth VR:Free to PlaySimulationCasualRealisticExploration

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  6. 6

    Universe Sandbox Legacy

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Education and Casual.

    Create and destroy on a scale you’ve never imagined!

    Universe Sandbox Legacy at a glance
    Released2011StudioGiant Army
    Player sentiment80% positive of 2,977PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 2,977)

    Matches Google Earth VR on: 4 of 5 — VR, Free to Play, Simulation, Casual

    Why players like it: Simulation, Sandbox, Space, Physics, Science — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Google Earth VR:SimulationEducationCasualFree to PlayExplorationVR

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  7. 7

    Heaven Island - VR MMO

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Walking Simulator, VR and Exploration; released around the same time (2015).

    More a Journey in your Inner Self than a game, "Heaven Island" is an experience in which you'll explore wonderful places. The inspiration for the environments comes from the Renzo Piano designs and from the book "Origins of Architectural Pleasure" in which the welfare is of primary importance.

    Heaven Island - VR MMO at a glance
    Released2015StudioFabio Ferrara
    Player sentiment58% positive of 2,039Price$1.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.3/10 · Steam: Mixed (58% of 2,039)

    Matches Google Earth VR on: 4 of 5 — VR, Open World, Simulation, Casual

    Why players like it: Walking Simulator, Adventure, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, VR — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Google Earth VR: $1.99 — $1.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Google Earth VR:Walking SimulatorVRExplorationCasualSimulation

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  8. 8

    American Truck Simulator

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Exploration; released around the same time (2016).

    Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.

    American Truck Simulator at a glance
    Released2016StudioSCS Software
    Player sentiment97% positive of 195,613Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 195,613)

    Matches Google Earth VR on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Simulation, Casual

    Why players like it: Automobile Sim, Driving, Open World, Transportation, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Google Earth VR: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Google Earth VR:SimulationRealisticExplorationCasual

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  9. 9

    Euro Truck Simulator 2

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Exploration; released around the same time (2012).

    Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.

    Euro Truck Simulator 2 at a glance
    Released2012StudioSCS Software
    Player sentiment97% positive of 940,049Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 940,049)

    Matches Google Earth VR on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Simulation, Casual

    Why players like it: Driving, Transportation, Simulation, Open World, Automobile Sim — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Google Earth VR: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Google Earth VR:SimulationRealisticExplorationCasual

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  10. 10

    ABZU

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Exploration, Casual and Walking Simulator; 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
    Released2016StudioGiant Squid
    Player sentiment93% positive of 27,628Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 27,628)

    Matches Google Earth VR on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Simulation, Casual

    Why players like it: Relaxing, Atmospheric, Underwater, Exploration, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Google Earth VR: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Google Earth VR:ExplorationCasualWalking SimulatorSimulation

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  11. 11

    Car Mechanic Simulator 2015

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Education and Realistic; released around the same time (2015).

    New cars, new tools, new options, more parts and much more fun in the next version of Car Mechanic Simulator! Take your wrench! Create and expand your auto repairs service empire. Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 will take you behind the scenes of daily routine in car workshop.

    Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 at a glance
    Released2015StudioRed Dot Games
    Player sentiment92% positive of 14,625Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 14,625)

    Matches Google Earth VR on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Simulation, Casual

    Why players like it: Automobile Sim, Simulation, Singleplayer, Building, Driving — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Google Earth VR: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Google Earth VR:SimulationEducationRealisticCasual

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  12. 12

    Endless Sky

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Exploration; released around the same time (2015).

    Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.

    Endless Sky at a glance
    Released2015StudioMichael Zahniser
    Player sentiment92% positive of 7,092PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 7,092)

    Matches Google Earth VR on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Open World, Simulation, Casual

    Why players like it: Space, Free to Play, Open World, Singleplayer, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Google Earth VR: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Google Earth VR:Free to PlaySimulationExplorationCasual

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  13. 13

    Ultimate Fishing Simulator

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Exploration and Casual; released around the same time (2018).

    Bored of waiting for a bite? Would you like to catch some fish? You're lucky - in Ultimate Fishing Simulator, fish bite like crazy! Spinning, float fishing, ground fishing, and more! Comprehensive fishing simulator that allows using various techniques, in different places around the world!

    Ultimate Fishing Simulator at a glance
    Released2018StudioUltimate Games S.A.
    Player sentiment89% positive of 9,129Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 9,129)

    Matches Google Earth VR on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Simulation, Casual

    Why players like it: 3D, America, Fishing, Simulation, Sports — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Google Earth VR: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Google Earth VR:SimulationExplorationCasualRealistic

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  14. 14

    The Long Drive

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Exploration, Simulation and Casual; released around the same time (2019).

    Random generated open world semi-post apocalyptic survival car driving game.

    The Long Drive at a glance
    Released2019StudioGenesz
    Player sentiment88% positive of 56,256Price$15.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 56,256)

    Matches Google Earth VR on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Simulation, Casual

    Why players like it: Driving, Open World, Multiplayer, Survival, Automobile Sim — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Google Earth VR: $15.99 — $15.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Google Earth VR:ExplorationSimulationCasualRealistic

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  15. 15

    SuchArt: Creative Space

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Free to Play and Realistic.

    Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!

    SuchArt: Creative Space at a glance
    Released2021StudioGoose Minded
    Player sentiment98% positive of 7,155PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 7,155)

    Matches Google Earth VR on: 4 of 5 — VR, Free to Play, Simulation, Casual

    Why players like it: Simulation, Free to Play, Sandbox, Singleplayer, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Google Earth VR: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Google Earth VR:SimulationFree to PlayRealisticCasualVR

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  16. 16

    Steep

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Exploration and Realistic; 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
    Released2016StudioUbisoft Annecy
    Player sentiment83% positive of 33,085Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 33,085)

    Matches Google Earth VR on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Simulation, Casual

    Why players like it: Sports, Open World, Multiplayer, Action, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Google Earth VR: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Google Earth VR:SimulationExplorationRealisticCasual

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  17. 17

    LEGO Worlds

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Exploration, Simulation and Casual; released around the same time (2017).

    Experience a galaxy of Worlds made entirely from LEGO bricks. EXPLORE gigantic landscapes, DISCOVER countless surprises, and CREATE anything you can imagine by building with LEGO bricks.

    LEGO Worlds at a glance
    Released2017StudioTT Games
    Player sentiment78% positive of 15,643Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (78% of 15,643)

    Matches Google Earth VR on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Simulation, Casual

    Why players like it: LEGO, Open World, Building, Sandbox, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Google Earth VR: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Google Earth VR:ExplorationSimulationCasualWalking Simulator

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  18. 18

    VRChat

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including VR, Free to Play and Simulation; released around the same time (2017).

    Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat.

    VRChat at a glance
    Released2017StudioVRChat Inc.
    Player sentiment75% positive of 268,090PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (75% of 268,090)

    Matches Google Earth VR on: 5 of 5 — VR, Free to Play, Open World, Simulation, Casual

    Why players like it: VR, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Anime, Memes — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Google Earth VR: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Google Earth VR:VRFree to PlaySimulationCasual

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  19. 19

    Train Simulator Classic

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Casual; released around the same time (2015).

    The ultimate railway hobby for more than 15 years! From historic steam locomotives to modern high-speed and heavy freight trains, and routes around the world, Train Simulator Classic is the simulation made by railfans for railfans.

    Train Simulator Classic at a glance
    Released2015StudioDovetail Games
    Player sentiment72% positive of 29,408Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (72% of 29,408)

    Matches Google Earth VR on: 4 of 5 — VR, Open World, Simulation, Casual

    Why players like it: Simulation, Trains, Singleplayer, Driving, Realistic — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Google Earth VR: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Google Earth VR:SimulationRealisticCasualVR

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  20. 20

    Anarchy Arcade

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Casual; released around the same time (2014).

    Turn your entire digital life into a game. AArcade is a 3D desktop that launches shortcuts to absolutely anything you like. Join the anarchy of the persistent online metaverse, or remain in your own private reality. Casual in-game building features, plus hundreds of thousands of addons.

    Anarchy Arcade at a glance
    Released2014StudioElijah Newman-Gomez
    Player sentiment68% positive of 2,197PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.8/10 · Steam: Mixed (68% of 2,197)

    Matches Google Earth VR on: 5 of 5 — VR, Free to Play, Open World, Simulation, Casual

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Sandbox, Indie, Multiplayer, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Google Earth VR: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Google Earth VR:Free to PlaySimulationCasualVR

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  21. 21

    Only If

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Free to Play, Walking Simulator and Simulation; released around the same time (2014).

    Only If is a surreal first person adventure-puzzle game. It takes idiom into reality.

    Only If at a glance
    Released2014StudioCreability
    Player sentiment62% positive of 5,953PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.2/10 · Steam: Mixed (62% of 5,953)

    Matches Google Earth VR on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Open World, Simulation, Casual

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Adventure, First-Person, Horror, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Google Earth VR: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Google Earth VR:Free to PlayWalking SimulatorSimulationCasual

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  22. 22

    The Lab

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Free to Play, VR and Casual; released around the same time (2016).

    Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!

    The Lab at a glance
    Released2016StudioValve
    Player sentiment95% positive of 6,671PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 6,671)

    Matches Google Earth VR on: 4 of 5 — VR, Free to Play, Simulation, Casual

    Why players like it: Free to Play, VR, Singleplayer, Action, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Google Earth VR: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Google Earth VR:Free to PlayVRCasualSimulation

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  23. 23

    House Flipper

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Casual and Education; released around the same time (2018).

    House Flipper is a unique chance to become a one-man renovation crew. Buy, repair and remodel devastated houses. Give them a second life and sell them at a profit!

    House Flipper at a glance
    Released2018StudioEmpyrean
    Player sentiment94% positive of 111,507Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 111,507)

    Matches Google Earth VR on: 2 of 5 — Simulation, Casual

    Why players like it: Simulation, Design & Illustration, Building, Singleplayer, Relaxing — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Google Earth VR: $24.99 — $24.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Google Earth VR:SimulationCasualEducationRealistic

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  24. 24

    PC Building Simulator

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Education and Realistic; released around the same time (2019).

    Build and grow your very own computer repair enterprise as you learn to diagnose, fix and build PCs. With real-world licensed components and comprehensive hardware and software simulation, you can plan and bring your ultimate PC to life.

    PC Building Simulator at a glance
    Released2019StudioClaudiu Kiss
    Player sentiment93% positive of 52,742Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 52,742)

    Matches Google Earth VR on: 2 of 5 — Simulation, Casual

    Why players like it: Simulation, Education, Immersive Sim, Building, Management — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Google Earth VR: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Google Earth VR:SimulationEducationRealisticCasual

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

Common questions

What game is most like Google Earth VR?

SNOW - The Ultimate Edition, on the evidence we have. It both open world and relaxing. 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 Google Earth VR" 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 Google Earth VR. 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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