20 Games like Dear Esther

You know, I'm not much of a gamer myself, but I've heard a lot of buzz about "Dear Esther" lately. From what I gather, it's one of those games that's more like interactive poetry than a traditional video game. Players are whisked away to a remote island, where they wander around and explore while listening to a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack. The graphics are stunning, the atmosphere is eerie, and the whole experience is supposed to be deeply moving. It's one of those games that really sticks with you long after you've played it. And on this website, I see they've got similar games like "Gone Home" and "Proteus" that also offer unique and emotional experiences. So if you're looking for something a little different from your typical shoot-em-up or sports game, you might want to give "Dear Esther" a shot.
Games like Dear Esther are shown below. The sorting is based on similarity which is highlighted on the left side.

Rating: 7.4/10

Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, iPhone / iPad, Xbox One

Release: 2012

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Games like Dear Esther general

In this list you find games that are similar to Dear Esther without any filter. The sorting is based on similarity which you see on the left side.

#1 Firewatch

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Mac, Switch, Xbox One, XSX
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 7/10

#2 Beyond Minimalism

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  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: n/a

#3 SNUSE 221

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  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: n/a

#4 Cedar Junction

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  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: n/a

#5 Dunia: Masters

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  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: n/a

#6 Law & Order: Dead on the Money

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  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2002
  • Rating: 6.3/10

#7 Snowrifters VEX

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  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 8/10

#8 ROAD HOMEWARD 2: river trip

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  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: n/a

#9 Claude Monet - The Water Lily obsession

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  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: n/a

#10 Hypnolab VR

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  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: n/a

#11 Voyage: Inspired by Jules Verne

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  • Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 2005
  • Rating: 6/10

#12 Directionless

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  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 7.8/10

#13 Knossos

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  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: n/a

#14 The Flaws of Gravity

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  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 6.1/10

#15 Hollow Halls

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  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: n/a

#16 Ring II: Twilight of Gods

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  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2003
  • Rating: 2.5/10

#17 The Delirium Vacation

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  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: n/a

#18 Paradise Trails

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  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: n/a

#19 Escape: VR

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  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 5/10

#20 Jonah's Path

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  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 6.8/10

5 Games like Dear Esther for iPhone / iPad

If you want to play a game like Dear Esther on your iOS system, so on iPhone or iPad, here is a list of five games that may fit.

Games like Voyage: Inspired by Jules Verne
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Voyage: Inspired by Jules Verne

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  • Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 2005
  • Rating: 6/10
Games like The Secrets of Atlantis
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The Secrets of Atlantis

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  • Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 2006
  • Rating: 4.7/10
Games like Destination: Treasure Island
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Destination: Treasure Island

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  • Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 2006
  • Rating: 7.2/10
Games like CSI: Miami
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CSI: Miami

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  • Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 2004
  • Rating: 6/10
Games like Please, Don't Touch Anything
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Please, Don't Touch Anything

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  • Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Switch, PS4, Android
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: n/a

5 Games like Dear Esther for Android

If you are searching for a game like Dear Esther for your Android device like tablet or smartphone, this list may be interesting for you.

Games like Please, Don't Touch Anything
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Please, Don't Touch Anything

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  • Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Switch, PS4, Android
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: n/a
Games like The Nightmare Maze
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The Nightmare Maze

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms: Browser, iPhone / iPad, Android
  • Release: 2010
  • Rating: n/a
Games like Around the World in Eighty Days: Phileas Fogg
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Around the World in Eighty Days: Phileas Fogg

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Android
  • Release: 2009
  • Rating: n/a
Games like The Hospital: Allison's Diary
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The Hospital: Allison's Diary

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Android
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 5/10
Games like The Room Two
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The Room Two

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Switch, Android
  • Release: 2013
  • Rating: 8/10

5 Games like Dear Esther for Xbox

Here you find a list of games like Dear Esther that are playable on your Xbox or Xbox One.

Games like Firewatch
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Firewatch

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  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Mac, Switch, Xbox One, XSX
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 7/10
Games like Perception
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Perception

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  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 5.5/10
Games like We Were Here Forever
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We Were Here Forever

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  • Platforms: XSX, PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox One
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 7/10
Games like Pneuma: Breath of Life
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Pneuma: Breath of Life

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  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: n/a
Games like Fractured Minds
65% similar

Fractured Minds

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Switch, PS4, Mac, PC, Xbox One
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 8.3/10

5 Games like Dear Esther for PlayStation

Here you find a list of games like Dear Esther that are playable on your Playstation 3,4 or 5.

Games like Firewatch
85% similar

Firewatch

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  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Mac, Switch, Xbox One, XSX
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 7/10
Games like Everybody's Gone to the Rapture
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Everybody's Gone to the Rapture

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  • Platforms: PS4, PC
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: 7.8/10
Games like Perception
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Perception

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 5.5/10
Games like Form
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Form

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  • Platforms: PC, PS4
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 7/10
Games like Pneuma: Breath of Life
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Pneuma: Breath of Life

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: n/a

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