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Games like Serious Metal Detecting

2017PC65 % positive8.19 €

You sweep a metal detector across the ground and dig up treasures along with plenty of junk. A calm, simple hobby sim for relaxed hunting sessions.

Cosy, great for unwinding
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Serious Metal Detecting special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Barn Finders

93 %Match

2020PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable82 % positive16.79 €

You bid on abandoned barns and rummage through them for hidden treasures to restore or sell. A laid-back simulation about discovery and collecting.

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Shashingo: Learn Japanese With Photography

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Ultimate Fishing Simulator

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Dinosaur Fossil Hunter

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You play a paleontologist digging up dinosaur fossils across varied environments, studying your finds and building your own museum. A relaxed, educational game that is easy to pick up.

Deep Diving Adventures

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A relaxed diving sim where you explore underwater environments, find relics and new species, and keep an eye on oxygen and decompression. Shipwrecks and the legend of Atlantis add light discovery moments.

Routine Feat

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You stroll through a calm, green landscape with music in your ears and no goal pushing you forward. If you stop chasing a win and simply take your time to look around, the game offers a quiet kind of relief.

Waterpark Simulator

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A laid-back first-person experience where you wander a waterpark island, ride slides and soak up summer vibes to calm guitar music. There is no pressure and no real goals.

Little Friends: Puppy Island

Bright, upbeat tone

A gentle kids-oriented sim where you explore a tropical island with puppies, dig up treasures and build up a holiday resort. Cute animals and stress-free play take center stage.