Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Google Earth VR (2026)
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 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.
- 7 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
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
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 Released 2019 Studio Poppermost Productions Player sentiment 63% positive of 11,941 Price Not listed Free to PlaySimulationRealisticVRExplorationCasual
- 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 Released 2015 Studio Giant Army Player sentiment 96% positive of 32,082 Price $20.09 SimulationRealisticEducationCasualExploration
- 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 Released 2017 Studio Fishing Planet LLC Player sentiment 87% positive of 77,158 Price Free Free to PlaySimulationRealisticCasualVR
- 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 Released 2016 Studio Forward Development, Ltd. Player sentiment 83% positive of 36,073 Price $24.99 SimulationRealisticVREducationCasual
- 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 Released 2018 Studio MasterCode Player sentiment 76% positive of 4,260 Price Free Free to PlaySimulationCasualRealisticExploration
- 6
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 Released 2015 Studio Fabio Ferrara Player sentiment 58% positive of 2,039 Price $1.99 Walking SimulatorVRExplorationCasualSimulation
- 7
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 Released 2016 Studio SCS Software Player sentiment 97% positive of 195,613 Price $19.99 SimulationRealisticExplorationCasual
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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 Released 2012 Studio SCS Software Player sentiment 97% positive of 940,049 Price $19.99 SimulationRealisticExplorationCasual
- 9
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 Released 2016 Studio Giant Squid Player sentiment 93% positive of 27,628 Price $19.99 ExplorationCasualWalking SimulatorSimulation
- 10
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 Released 2015 Studio Red Dot Games Player sentiment 92% positive of 14,625 Price $19.99 SimulationEducationRealisticCasual
- 11
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 Released 2015 Studio Michael Zahniser Player sentiment 92% positive of 7,092 Price Free Free to PlaySimulationExplorationCasual
- 12
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 Released 2018 Studio Ultimate Games S.A. Player sentiment 89% positive of 9,129 Price $19.99 SimulationExplorationCasualRealistic
- 13
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 Released 2019 Studio Genesz Player sentiment 88% positive of 56,256 Price $15.99 ExplorationSimulationCasualRealistic
- 14
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 Released 2017 Studio VRChat Inc. Player sentiment 75% positive of 268,090 Price Free VRFree to PlaySimulationCasual
- 15
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 Released 2015 Studio Dovetail Games Player sentiment 72% positive of 29,408 Price $29.99 SimulationRealisticCasualVR
- 16
Universe Sandbox Legacy
Why it matched: both 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 Released 2011 Studio Giant Army Player sentiment 80% positive of 2,977 Price Not listed SimulationEducationCasualFree to PlayExplorationVR
- 17
X-Plane 11
Why it matched: both open world; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and VR; released around the same time (2017).
The future of flight simulation is now! X-Plane 11 is the detailed, realistic, and modern simulator you’ve been waiting for. Intuitive user interface, 3-D cockpits, new effects, 3-D sound, living airports and world-wide scenery.
X-Plane 11 at a glance Released 2017 Studio Laminar Research Player sentiment 93% positive of 20,259 Price $29.99 SimulationRealisticVREducationExploration
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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 Released 2016 Studio Ubisoft Annecy Player sentiment 83% positive of 33,085 Price $29.99 SimulationExplorationRealisticCasual
- 19
Gas Station Simulator
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Casual and Realistic.
Buy an abandoned gas station and restore it to its full glory. Renovate, upgrade and expand upon the offered services to keep up with your clients demands.
Gas Station Simulator at a glance Released 2021 Studio DRAGO entertainment Player sentiment 88% positive of 27,421 Price $19.99 SimulationCasualRealisticEducation
- 20
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 Released 2017 Studio TT Games Player sentiment 78% positive of 15,643 Price $29.99 ExplorationSimulationCasualWalking Simulator
- 21
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 Released 2014 Studio Elijah Newman-Gomez Player sentiment 68% positive of 2,197 Price Free Free to PlaySimulationCasualVR
- 22
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 Released 2014 Studio Creability Player sentiment 62% positive of 5,953 Price Free Free to PlayWalking SimulatorSimulationCasual
- 23
Russian Fishing 4
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Realistic.
Russian Fishing 4 is a fishing simulator with RPG elements. There is no story line and the whole process is based on the concept of an open, free to roam and free to play game.
Russian Fishing 4 at a glance Released 2021 Studio FishSoft LLC Player sentiment 61% positive of 90,224 Price Free Free to PlaySimulationRealisticCasual
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Slime Rancher
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 3 player tags including Exploration, Casual and Simulation; released around the same time (2017).
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Slime Rancher at a glance Released 2017 Studio Monomi Park Player sentiment 98% positive of 156,780 Price $19.99 ExplorationCasualSimulation
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.