14 Games That Were Unbelievably Good Walking Sims

Oxenfree

Night School Studio recognized that Oxenfree, a side-scrolling adventure game about the mysteries of a supernatural island, was simply about walking around. So along with an interesting aesthetic and tout setting, it focused more on the characters – protagonist Alex’s interactions with them played out over lengthy conversations. Some choices would even radically alter the story. Oxenfree felt moody but far from downbeat, and carved its own niche in a burgeoning genre.