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Games like NAIAD

by HiWarp

NAIAD is a top-down 2D fantasy adventure exploration puzzle: exploring a river, interacting with fauna and flora, helping animals. ABZU and A Short Hike play most like NAIAD. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its exploration.

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Ranked by how similar the games actually are, not by sales. Released and Price are remembered for next time.

Closest matches

ABZU
Aug 2, 2016 · Giant Squid
Both: Exploration
Dive into a vibrant ocean world with fluid swimming controls and beautiful sea life.
RelaxingAtmosphericUnderwaterExplorationGreat SoundtrackAdventureSingleplayerCasualColorfulIndie👍 22,019
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A Short Hike
Jul 30, 2019 · adamgryu
Both: Exploration · Nature
Explore peaceful mountain landscapes and meet adorable characters at your own pace.
ExplorationRelaxingAdventureIndieCutePixel GraphicsOpen WorldCasualShortNature👍 19,262
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TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Sep 17, 2021 · Something We Made
Both: Puzzle · Exploration
Capture photos of quirky characters in a charming, hand-drawn fantasy world.
CozyWholesomePuzzleAdventureExplorationCuteRelaxingCasualPhoto EditingHand-drawn👍 9,784
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Smushi Come Home
Jun 10, 2023 · SomeHumbleOnion
Both: Nature · Exploration
Play as a tiny mushroom navigating a cozy forest to find your way home.
CuteOpen WorldAdventureNatureExplorationRelaxingCozyWholesomeFunny3D Platformer👍 2,103
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Evergarden
Aug 16, 2018 · Flippfly LLC
Both: Puzzle · Exploration
Transform a mysterious forest by combining plants and unearthing hidden secrets.
PuzzleStrategyAdventureOpen WorldExplorationLogicHex GridRelaxingAbstractMagic👍 120
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Carto
Oct 27, 2020 · Sunhead Games
Both: Puzzle · Exploration
Manipulate map pieces to explore mysterious lands and help a quirky cast.
IndieCutePuzzleExplorationHand-drawnRelaxingAdventureStory RichFemale ProtagonistSingleplayer👍 7,306
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Hohokum
Jul 28, 2022 · Honeyslug, Richard Hogg
Both: Exploration · Puzzle
Wander through colorful, curious worlds as a curious flying kite-like being.
AdventureExplorationPuzzle2DHidden ObjectColorfulCuteIndieRelaxingFamily Friendly👍 119
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Paradise Marsh
Oct 13, 2022 · LazyEti
Both: Exploration · Nature
Catch critters and explore a picturesque wetland in this relaxing narrative adventure.
Pixel GraphicsProcedural GenerationShortRelaxingExplorationFunnyCasualComedyNatureRetro👍 422
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RiME
May 26, 2017 · Tequila Works, QLOC
Both: Puzzle · Exploration
Discover a beautiful, rugged island filled with wild animals and ancient ruins.
AdventurePuzzleExplorationAtmosphericGreat SoundtrackSingleplayerColorfulFantasyIndieRelaxing👍 3,235
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Aquaria
Dec 15, 2008 · Bit Blot, LLC
Both: Exploration
Explore a massive, beautiful underwater world teeming with life and secrets.
MetroidvaniaIndieExplorationFemale ProtagonistGreat SoundtrackUnderwaterAdventure2DSingleplayerBeautiful👍 744
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AER Memories of Old
Oct 25, 2017 · Forgotten Key
Both: Exploration
Soar through endless skies and colorful floating islands as a shapeshifter.
AdventureExplorationIndieRelaxingOpen WorldAtmosphericFemale ProtagonistFlightSingleplayerGreat Soundtrack👍 5,064
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Webbed
Sep 9, 2021 · Sbug Games
Both: Exploration
Solve puzzles while exploring a world of beautiful, hand-drawn nature.
2D PlatformerCutePixel GraphicsPhysicsPuzzle PlatformerExploration2DPlatformerRelaxingFamily Friendly👍 13,845
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