14 Games That Were Unbelievably Good Walking Sims

Firewatch

Aside from the somewhat odd ending, Firewatch bolsters its exploration with a strong core mechanic. As a fire lookout named Henry, the player is constantly in touch with another lookout named Delilah. What starts as a mystery eventually becomes a somber tale of looking inward and living with one’s past. It’s a slow burn but the conversations and sheer mystery help keep it going.