Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Heaven Island Life (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Heaven Island Life 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: The Way of Life Free Edition, which made by the same studio, CyberCoconut.
- Heaven Island Life is tagged Indie, Simulation, VR, Walking Simulator 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.
- 5 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 4 are from the same studio: The Way of Life Free Edition, Heaven Island - VR MMO, Heaven Forest - VR MMO, Heaven Forest NIGHTS.
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
The Way of Life Free Edition
Why it matched: made by the same studio, CyberCoconut; shares 4 player tags including Walking Simulator, Indie and Simulation; released around the same time (2016).
The Way of Life makes the player relive the same life's experiences from the point of view of three characters of different ages: an adult, an old man and a child.
The Way of Life Free Edition at a glance Released 2016 Studio CyberCoconut Player sentiment 74% positive of 6,131 Price Free Walking SimulatorIndieSimulationVR
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Heaven Island - VR MMO
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Fabio Ferrara; shares 4 player tags including Walking Simulator, Indie and VR; 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 SimulatorIndieVRSimulation
- 3
Heaven Forest - VR MMO
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Fabio Ferrara; shares 2 player tags including VR and Walking Simulator; released around the same time (2016).
The pressing human questions about life depend directly on our attitudes toward the universe. You'll find the answers you're searching for through a series of reasonings and clues during your journey in this game as well as in your own life.
Heaven Forest - VR MMO at a glance Released 2016 Studio Fabio Ferrara Player sentiment 68% positive of 506 Price $0.99 VRWalking Simulator
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Heaven Forest NIGHTS
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Fabio Ferrara; shares 2 player tags including Walking Simulator and VR; released around the same time (2017).
The sequel to the Heaven Forest series. While the first game was about the meaning of life, this new one is about its opposite: what is the meaning of death? Since we are sentient beings who know that sooner or later we will die, do our efforts in the everyday life have a meaning at all?
Heaven Forest NIGHTS at a glance Released 2017 Studio Fabio Ferrara Player sentiment 67% positive of 355 Price $0.99 Walking SimulatorVR
- 5
Google Earth VR
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including VR, Simulation and Walking Simulator; released around the same time (2016).
Google Earth VR lets you explore the world from totally new perspectives in virtual reality. Stroll the streets of Tokyo, soar over the Grand Canyon, or walk around the Eiffel Tower.
Google Earth VR at a glance Released 2016 Studio Google Player sentiment 94% positive of 4,146 Price Free VRSimulationWalking Simulator
- 6
Project Wingman
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Indie, VR and Simulation; released around the same time (2020).
Project Wingman is a flight action game that lets you take the seat of advanced fighter jets and become a true ace. Fight in various missions and gamemodes ranging from intense aerial dogfights to large scale ground assault in an alternate scorched earth setting.
Project Wingman at a glance Released 2020 Studio Sector D2 Player sentiment 94% positive of 22,159 Price $24.99 IndieVRSimulation
- 7
ABZU
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Indie, Walking Simulator and Simulation; 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 IndieWalking SimulatorSimulation
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BONEWORKS
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including VR, Simulation and Indie; released around the same time (2019).
BONEWORKS is an Experimental Physics VR Adventure. Use found physics weapons, tools, and objects to fight across dangerous playscapes and mysterious architecture.
BONEWORKS at a glance Released 2019 Studio Stress Level Zero Player sentiment 92% positive of 36,454 Price $29.99 VRSimulationIndie
- 9
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including VR, Indie and Simulation; released around the same time (2020).
Saints & Sinners is a game unlike any other in The Walking Dead universe. Every challenge you face and decision you make is driven by YOU. Fight the undead, scavenge through the flooded ruins of New Orleans, and face gut-wrenching choices for you and the other survivors. Live The Walking Dead.
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners at a glance Released 2020 Studio Skydance Interactive Player sentiment 86% positive of 10,074 Price $9.99 VRIndieSimulation
- 10
No Man's Sky
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Indie, Simulation and VR; released around the same time (2016).
No Man's Sky is a game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated universe.
No Man's Sky at a glance Released 2016 Studio Hello Games Player sentiment 85% positive of 414,641 Price $59.99 IndieSimulationVR
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City Car Driving
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Simulation, VR and Indie; 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 SimulationVRIndie
- 12
The Isle
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Simulation, Walking Simulator and Indie; released around the same time (2015).
Experience fierce open world survival gameplay as you attempt to stay alive on an unforgiving island inhabited by dinosaurs! Hunt. Grow. Survive.
The Isle at a glance Released 2015 Studio Afterthought LLC Player sentiment 80% positive of 119,583 Price $19.99 SimulationWalking SimulatorIndie
- 13
Project CARS
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Simulation, VR and Indie; released around the same time (2015).
THE ULTIMATE DRIVER JOURNEY delivers the soul of motor racing in the world’s most beautiful, authentic, and technically-advanced racing game.
Project CARS at a glance Released 2015 Studio Slightly Mad Studios Player sentiment 79% positive of 14,438 Price Not listed SimulationVRIndie
- 14
Real Pool 3D - Poolians
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Simulation, Indie and VR; released around the same time (2018).
Real Pool 3D (Poolians) is one of the best online pool games. Play against the computer or real players all over the world! It supports 8 different types of pool games and team play mode.
Real Pool 3D - Poolians at a glance Released 2018 Studio Poolians.com Player sentiment 76% positive of 19,904 Price Free SimulationIndieVR
- 15
SNOW - The Ultimate Edition
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Simulation, Indie and VR; 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 SimulationIndieVR
- 16
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including VR, Indie and Simulation; released around the same time (2015).
Find yourself trapped alone in a room with a ticking time bomb. Your friends have the manual to defuse it, but they can't see the bomb, so you're going to have to talk it out – fast!
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes at a glance Released 2015 Studio Steel Crate Games Player sentiment 97% positive of 17,112 Price $14.99 VRIndieSimulation
- 17
Octodad: Dadliest Catch
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Indie, Walking Simulator and Simulation; released around the same time (2014).
Octodad: Dadliest Catch is a game about destruction, deception, and fatherhood. The player controls Octodad, a dapper octopus masquerading as a human, as he goes about his life. Octodad's existence is a constant struggle, as he must master mundane tasks with his unwieldy boneless tentacles while simultaneously keeping his cephalopodan...
Octodad: Dadliest Catch at a glance Released 2014 Studio Young Horses Player sentiment 94% positive of 10,706 Price $5.09 IndieWalking SimulatorSimulation
- 18
Crime Scene Cleaner
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Simulation, Indie and Walking Simulator.
Once you get tangled with the mob, you will forever be a part of the mob. At least they pay a decent salary and all you have to do is clean up after their dirty work, but you know what you’re doing. So clean crime scenes, earn as much money as you can, and get ready for the next mission.
Crime Scene Cleaner at a glance Released 2024 Studio President Studio Player sentiment 98% positive of 34,147 Price $21.89 SimulationIndieWalking Simulator
- 19
SuchArt: Creative Space
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Simulation, Indie and VR.
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 Released 2021 Studio Goose Minded Player sentiment 98% positive of 7,155 Price Free SimulationIndieVR
- 20
Blade and Sorcery
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including VR, Simulation and Indie.
Blade & Sorcery is a built-for-VR medieval fantasy with full physics driven melee, ranged and magic combat. Become a powerful warrior, ranger or sorcerer and devastate your enemies.
Blade and Sorcery at a glance Released 2024 Studio WarpFrog Player sentiment 97% positive of 62,074 Price $29.99 VRSimulationIndie
- 21
Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including VR, Simulation and Indie.
Do you like hot dogs? How about horseshoes? Hand grenades? (everyone likes hand grenades) Anyway, we've got all that, and guns. SO MANY GUNS. So if you like ordnance, meat, and far too many groan-worthy puns, this is the VR sandbox game for you.
Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades at a glance Released 2026 Studio RUST LTD. Player sentiment 97% positive of 23,882 Price $19.99 VRSimulationIndie
- 22
Car Mechanic Simulator 2021
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Simulation, VR and Indie.
Work your way to a service empire. Get your hands dirty in a highly realistic simulation game that pays major attention to details. Pay a visit to a new Auction house and buy cars in various conditions. Expand your range of services by investing in a new work space and equipment.
Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 at a glance Released 2021 Studio Red Dot Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 38,510 Price $24.99 SimulationVRIndie
- 23
Escape Simulator
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Simulation, Indie and VR.
First-person puzzler you can play solo or in an online co-op. Explore a set of highly interactive escape rooms. Move furniture, pick up and examine everything, smash pots and break locks! Play thousands of community-made rooms through the level editor.
Escape Simulator at a glance Released 2021 Studio Pine Studio Player sentiment 94% positive of 19,336 Price $19.99 SimulationIndieVR
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One-armed robber
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Simulation, VR and Indie.
One-armed robber is a chaotic first-person heist game that centers around a uniquely challenging premise. Players take the role of a determined robber equipped with only one arm, tasked with pulling off daring heists on banks, shops, and various establishments.
One-armed robber at a glance Released 2023 Studio Duhndal Player sentiment 91% positive of 52,823 Price Free SimulationVRIndie
Common questions
What game is most like Heaven Island Life?
The Way of Life Free Edition, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, CyberCoconut. 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 Heaven Island Life" 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 Heaven Island Life. 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.
What else did the makers of Heaven Island Life do?
The Way of Life Free Edition, Heaven Island - VR MMO, Heaven Forest - VR MMO, Heaven Forest NIGHTS are also from Fabio Ferrara, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
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.