Looking for games in the same genre as Journey and GRIS

[1sabeau]

I'm in a bit of a weird place right now, game-wise and could definitely use some help.

I used to be a survival horror maniac for many years, it was almost one of my obsessions. However, a few years back I got ill and just could no longer find any joy in them. Nor most video games for that matter, just didn't have the motor skill.

Now that I'm on the mend (YAY!) and almost home free, I'd love to start playing video games again but I'm not sure where to start. I'd love something that's engaging while not being toooo demanding. Preferably something that isn't depressing either (yes, I'm looking at you Firewatch and Stray!**). Journey and GRIS both provided me with a unique experience which was emotionally engaging and beautiful. I'm not looking for carbon copies (like they'd exist anyway....) just thought I'd mention what made me happy.

So...that's pretty much it! I'd be really grateful if anyone has any suggestions that fit within those criteria :D



**I am by no means ragging on Firewatch nor Stray, I thought they were great games. But would prefer to play something that ends on a less depressing note if at all possible :)

[m662]

Outer Wilds is a high recommend but to some the ending of the journey might not be what they hoped for. I can't say beforehand if you will either it is how ever a very unique journey one which you should do with 0 prior knowledge and ever looking up help.

And it so happens it is on sale right now.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/753640/Outer_Wilds/

[cinedine]

If you mean exploration focused games with light puzzle elements:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/384190/ABZU/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/969760/Omno/
(Free prologue available; there is some skill involved in solving some of the tasks, where you have to time jumps or fly through rings, but you simply start again and the game isn't punishing you for failing.)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/493200/RiME/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/331870/AER_Memories_of_Old/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/715560/Eastshade/

More like this:
https://steampeek.hu/?appid=638230
(It's a third party site which overs a better "more like this" search than Steam does ... well, most of the time.)

[natshely]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/635320/Last_Day_of_June/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/956030/Creaks/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1213700/Spirit_of_the_North/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/972660/Spiritfarer_Farewell_Edition/