- #1 Terraria
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,548,448 reviews2011
Dev: Re-Logic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 33.8 hrsMean: 151.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 34% ★, Sandbox 12.1%, Survival 8.3%, Crafting 7%, Building 6.3%
- #2 Tinkerlands
96% matchVery Positive86% of 4,087 reviews2025
Dev: CodeManuPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Explore, craft, and fight your way through uncharted islands — solo or with up to 4 players in co-op! Tinkerlands is an exciting survival adventure where you will build your settlement, craft useful tools to survive, and even use magic!
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 29.3% ★, Sandbox 9.8%, Survival 8.2%, Online Co-Op 7.7%, Crafting 6.8%
- #3 Infinilands
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FluffyCreature
Windows · Mac · Linux
Infinilands is a pixel art sandbox survival game that lets you explore and modify a procedurally generated world full of unique plants, creatures and ruins. You can build houses and fight monsters with your friends in online/split-screen co-op. This game also supports dedicated server.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 27.2% ★, Sandbox 11%, Crafting 9.1%, Building 8.5%, Survival 8.3%
- #4 Necesse
95% matchVery Positive93% of 28,807 reviews2025
Dev: Fair Games ApS
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Build, quest, and conquer across an infinite procedurally generated world. Play alone or with friends as you establish a settlement and explore deep dungeons, fight monsters and bosses, mine rare ores, craft magical equipment, recruit specialists for your colony, and more!
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 38% ★, Sandbox 8.7%, Survival 7.1%, Crafting 6.7%, Open World 5.7%
- #5 Starbound
94% matchVery Positive90% of 123,281 reviews2016
Dev: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 17.0 hrsMean: 64.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below, repair your ship and set off to explore the universe...
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 37.3% ★, Sandbox 11.8%, Survival 7.2%, Crafting 6.6%, Online Co-Op 5.8%
- #6 Crea
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,408 reviews2016
Dev: Siege Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Progress with every slain monster, learn over 80 skills through talents, craft hundreds of items, and explore vast procedurally-generated worlds in this ever-expanding sandbox RPG!
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 39.6% ★, Sandbox 13.8%, Crafting 9.5%, Survival 7.3%, Building 4.8%
- #7 Junk Jack
93% matchMostly Positive78% of 478 reviews2016
Dev: Pixbits
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Make the world truly yours in Junk Jack, a relaxing sandbox experience focused on building and improving your home. Discover new planets, tame and breed creatures, cook foods, collect animal companions, farm exotic plants, collect fish, grow flowers, play with your friends!
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 37.8% ★, Sandbox 13%, Survival 9.9%, Crafting 9%, Building 7.4%
- #8 Feel The Snow
92% matchVery Positive87% of 3,059 reviews2019
Dev: Owlet
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Choose one of the characters and start your journey. The game has many interesting things in store: building, crafting, puzzles, bosses, mystery, laughs, quests etc.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 35.5% ★, Survival 10%, Crafting 8.1%, Sandbox 7.9%, Multiplayer 7.1%
- #9 Rocksowers
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: bemad
Windows · Linux
Co-op Survival Sandbox meets Bullet Hell. Explore the corrupted surface on a moving base, scavenge for resources and craft GAME-BREAKING weapons using many unique modules to defeat ever-stronger foes. Fight to reclaim what The Bloom took from humanity!
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 36.2% ★, Sandbox 12.2%, Survival 10.1%, Crafting 7.4%, Co-op 6.5%
- #10 Aurendor
91% matchMixed47% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: Telescope Studios
Windows
Aurendor is an open world survival game. Players must gather resources, cook their meals and fight dangerous creatures to survive and build a home for themselves. Aurendor also offers a multiplayer game option. Players can play together by cooperating with or battling other survivors.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 32.7% ★, Survival 9.5%, Online Co-Op 8.4%, Crafting 8%, Building 7.8%
- #11 Planet Explorers
90% matchMixed62% of 6,818 reviews2016
Dev: Pathea Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Planet Explorers is an open world sandbox adventure RPG game set on a distant planet. The game uses a new OpenCL calculated voxel system to allow players to change the terrain in any way, create new objects such as weapons, vehicles, objects, and do it anywhere.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 39.2% ★, Sandbox 14.2%, Open World 8.4%, Survival 8%, Crafting 7.5%
- #12 Force of Nature
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,209 reviews2016
Dev: A.Y.std
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Force of Nature is a Sandbox game that combines Action, Adventure, RPG, Strategy and Management genres
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 39.9% ★, Crafting 11.2%, Survival 11.2%, Sandbox 9.6%, Building 6.8%
- #13 The Overlap
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Back Pocket Games
Windows
The Overlap is a survival-cosmic-horror 2D sandbox. Explore procedurally generated wastelands, scavenge resources, craft, build, customize and upgrade your survivor, face eldritch horrors, survive the post-cataclysmic world alongside friends online and find out the truth behind it all.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 27.7% ★, Sandbox 9.9%, Survival 8.4%, Crafting 8%, Building 7.5%
- #14 Fragmented
89% matchMixed43% of 1,964 reviews2017
Dev: Above and Beyond Technologies
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Stranded in a hostile alien world, you must fight to survive. Hunt, harvest, craft, advance skills, and build using local resources along with technology from your voyage.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 43.9% ★, Survival 12.4%, Sandbox 7.1%, Open World 6.5%, Crafting 6.4%
- #15 Allumeria
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Infinimelon
Windows
A classic voxel sandbox combined with in-depth progression through exploration, dungeon crawling and boss battles. Spend every minute discovering new weapons, abilities, resources, enemies, structures, mechanics and tools. With a strong focus on discovery, variety and creativity, the world is yours.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 28.3% ★, Sandbox 10%, Survival 8.5%, Crafting 8.1%, Building 7.7%
- #16 Edge of Space
87% matchMostly Negative33% of 2,729 reviews2015
Dev: Handyman StudiosPub: Reverb Triple XP
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Suit up as an operative of the Ark Corporation, sent to the farthest reaches of the universe in search of habitable planets to terraform. However, after the long space journey you awaken from cryosleep to find that your ship has gone way off course and is disabled near a strange new world.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 43% ★, Sandbox 14.6%, Crafting 7.5%, Survival 6.1%, Multiplayer 3.8%
- #17 Until North Ends
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Unknown Hex
Windows
Fight, farm, and forage as a new experience awaits in this open-world survival crafting adventure. Journey alone or with friends as you build your own safe haven to weather the harsh Nordic landscapes before you.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 33.6% ★, Survival 9.6%, Crafting 9.5%, Sandbox 7.6%, Open World 7.5%
- #18 Miner Rogue
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Voxelblade Studio
Windows
In a fully destructible world, gather resources, build, and craft items. Fight back with your friends against the corruption spreading across the land. But don't dig too deep, because you might end up in hell.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 29.7% ★, Sandbox 10.4%, Survival 8.3%, Crafting 8.1%, Online Co-Op 7.9%
- #19 Dig or Die
84% matchVery Positive90% of 4,284 reviews2018
Dev: Gaddy Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Crash land on a hostile planet where you'll have to build the strongest defenses if you wish to live to escape from it. But be warned... this planet is merciless. Build strong, and smart; else physics may flood or destroy your only hopes of survival.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 37.9% ★, Sandbox 12.9%, Survival 12.1%, Crafting 9.9%, Open World 5.3%
- #20 Shamania
83% matchMostly Positive74% of 162 reviews2026
Dev: Totem Keepers Games
Windows
Shamania is an open world survival game where you can CRAFT, FIGHT, and EXPLORE a vibrant sandbox world with friends in CO-OP. Expand your base as a hub for survival, gather resources, and master professions to unlock new tools and opportunities!
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 30% ★, Crafting 10.3%, Survival 9.8%, Sandbox 9.1%, Open World 8%
- #21 Craftopia
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 20,210 reviews2020
Dev: Pocketpair
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Craftopia is the brand new multiplayer survival action game made in Japan. We combined many features we find enjoyable, such as hunting, farming, hack-and-slash, building, automation to develop this game.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 29% ★, Crafting 12.6%, Survival 11.5%, Open World 10.8%, Sandbox 9.1%
- #22 Raft
82% matchVery Positive93% of 377,470 reviews2022
Dev: Redbeet InteractivePub: Axolot Games
Windows
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 37.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Raft™ throws you and your friends into an epic oceanic adventure! Alone or together, players battle to survive a perilous voyage across a vast sea! Gather debris, scavenge reefs and build your own floating home, but be wary of the man-eating sharks!
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 37.5% ★, Survival 14.1%, Co-op 8.6%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Crafting 7.9%
- #23 Core Keeper
82% matchVery Positive93% of 66,104 reviews2024
Dev: PugstormPub: Fireshine Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 24.1% ★, Sandbox 9.7%, Survival 9%, Crafting 8.4%, Building 7.8%
- #24 Nighthold
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 2 Zombie GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Build shelters, interact with rescuees, battle against the Rot and raiders to survive another night in this Sandbox RPG. Play Solo or team up with friends in Online Сo-op.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 42.9% ★, Sandbox 8.3%, Survival 7.3%, Crafting 6.9%, Building 6.4%
- #25 Undercraft
81% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: PlayUndercraft
Windows
Create your world in this sandbox game where you can dig, build, explore, fight, and farm. Have a different experience in a day or night adventure. Explore a procedurally generated world.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 33.8% ★, Sandbox 11.8%, Survival 10%, Online Co-Op 8.2%, Building 8%
- #26 Solace Crafting
80% matchMostly Positive72% of 898 reviews2022
Dev: Big Kitty Games
Windows · Linux
Embark on an adventure set in a fantasy survival RPG. Visit a borderless, open world where you manage resources to construct your base and new types of equipment to support your conquest.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 30.3% ★, Survival 9.8%, Crafting 9.3%, Sandbox 8.8%, Building 7.5%
- #27 RuneScape: Dragonwilds
78% matchVery Positive81% of 29,187 reviews2025
Dev: Jagex Ltd
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
On RuneScape's forgotten continent of Ashenfall, dragons have awoken. Gather, build, skill and craft in this co-operative survival adventure. Only by mastering survival and uncovering ancient secrets can you hope to face the ferocious Dragon Queen.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 31.2% ★, Survival 10%, Open World 8.4%, Crafting 7.7%, Online Co-Op 7.7%
- #28 Green Hell
79% matchVery Positive85% of 101,308 reviews2019
Dev: Creepy Jar
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Plunge into the open-world survival simulation set in the extreme conditions of the uncharted Amazon jungle. Use real-life survival techniques to craft, hunt, fight, and gather resources, set a makeshift shelter, or raise a fortress. Survive alone or team up with your friends and challenge the jungle together.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 40.2% ★, Survival 12.6%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Online Co-Op 8.1%, Crafting 7.4%
- #29 Gombo
77% matchMixed66% of 38 reviews2026
Dev: Martin CochetPub: FDG Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore, craft, fight, build and survive in a mysterious cartoon world, haunted by a mysterious infection! Take control of Gombo, an enchanted creature and dive into an adventure full of magic. Play alone or in online co-op with a friend. Can you uncover the dark secrets of this colorful realm?
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 29.2% ★, Sandbox 9.5%, Survival 9.2%, Crafting 9.1%, Online Co-Op 8.5%
- #30 Deepbound
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KanKan Studios
Windows
Dig, craft, build, and survive in a procedurally generated 2D world. Explore diverse biomes, unearth rare resources in deep caves, craft powerful gear, and face dark bosses — solo or with friends.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 32.2% ★, Sandbox 11.3%, Survival 9.5%, Crafting 7.8%, Co-op 6.8%
- #31 Subsistence
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 13,766 reviews2016
Dev: ColdGames
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 40.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Subsistence is a sandbox, first person, solo or co-op, PvE open-world survival game. Struggle through changing seasons to build a base, develop technology and gear-up in the hostile environment. Defend yourself from wildlife, the elements and AI hunters (who also build bases in the world).
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 43.6% ★, Survival 12.7%, Crafting 9.9%, Multiplayer 6.9%, Open World 6.8%
- #32 Valheim
75% matchVery Positive94% of 540,690 reviews2021
Dev: Iron Gate ABPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 26.0 hrsMean: 78.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 34.6% ★, Survival 10.1%, Online Co-Op 8.8%, Building 7.8%, Crafting 7.6%
- #33 Sagventyr
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TheFirstStar
Windows
This action game incorporates elements unique to the medium—such as the spirit of exploration as you venture into the unknown, the tension of weighing the risks and rewards of combat, and the exhilaration of acquiring rare, hard-to-find items.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 33.4% ★, Survival 9.9%, Building 9.3%, Crafting 8.4%, Open World 6.8%
- #34 Signs of Life
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 841 reviews2014
Dev: Sweet Dog Studios
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Signs of Life is a sci-fi survival sandbox platformer with a combination of procedurally generated and hand-crafted content. You'll explore mysterious locations, mine blocks for resources, and meet strange (and some familiar) creatures, some of which don't even want to kill you and eat your corpse.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 42% ★, Sandbox 13.5%, Survival 9.7%, Crafting 9.2%, Building 6.2%
- #35 Wildsite
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Vividdi Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Crash-land on a sci-fi planet plagued by toxic plasma storms. Alongside Bob, your sarcastic AI companion, build and shrink your base to move it anywhere. Fight with primitive or plasma weapons in this survival-craft adventure solo or with up to 3 friends in online co-op!
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 31.7% ★, Survival 9.5%, Crafting 8.7%, Online Co-Op 8.5%, Building 8.4%
- #36 Blockscape
76% matchMixed46% of 898 reviews2014
Dev: ioneo
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
The ultimate block building game. Start with nothing and build an empire. Smooth voxel worlds, settlers, crafting, vehicles, and Steam multiplayer. Survival or Just Build — every item in your inventory is also a building block.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 49.7% ★, Sandbox 13.5%, Survival 7.2%, Crafting 7.2%, Building 6.6%
- #37 SkyCraft
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ADIAN
Windows
Skycraft is an open-world survival game for 1-10 players, set in infinite procedurally-generated floating islands.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 32.9% ★, Survival 9.8%, Building 8.7%, Crafting 8.7%, Online Co-Op 8.5%
- #38 Crestfallen: Medieval Survival
73% matchMixed59% of 461 reviews2024
Dev: Bloodbath Studios
Windows
👑 Hail to the King! In Crestfallen: Medieval Survival, players clash for dominance over the realm through strategic castle 🏰 building and fierce combat. Craft epic armor, forge deadly medieval weapons⚔️, and build a kingdom worthy of legend 📜. Create a Guild 🐉, trade goods, and prevail! 🌟
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 30.8% ★, Survival 10.3%, Crafting 10.1%, Sandbox 9.1%, Building 8.4%
- #39 Stranded Deep
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 47,770 reviews2022
Dev: Beam Team GamesPub: Beam Team Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Take the role of a plane crash survivor stranded somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. Come face to face with some of the most life threatening scenarios that will result in a different experience each time you play. Scavenge. Discover. Survive.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 45.1% ★, Survival 13.3%, Crafting 8.6%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Open World 6.9%
- #40 Wurm Unlimited
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,138 reviews2015
Dev: Code Club ABPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Wurm Unlimited is the standalone version of the fantasy sandbox world Wurm Online, the MMORPG where the players are in charge! A pioneer in the ideas of player influence, crafting and adventure, it is now one of the most deep and feature packed true sandbox experiences available.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 36% ★, Sandbox 12.8%, Crafting 9.6%, Survival 8.9%, Building 8.4%
- #41 Smalland: Survive the Wilds
71% matchVery Positive82% of 10,429 reviews2024
Dev: Max Ent Games Ltd
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience a big adventure on a tiny scale! Enjoy multiplayer survival in a vast, hazardous world. Preparation is key when you're this small & at the bottom of the food chain. Craft weapons & armour, tame & ride creatures, build encampments & explore a strange new land.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 29.8% ★, Survival 9.9%, Sandbox 8.4%, Crafting 8.2%, Building 7.8%
- #42 The Wild Eight
72% matchMixed68% of 8,109 reviews2019
Dev: Eight PointsPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Wild Eight is an intense survival action-adventure set in the frozen wilderness of Alaska. Team up with friends in online co-op or go solo, explore the mysterious land, craft weapons and fight to live another day.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 41.3% ★, Survival 14.7%, Co-op 7.1%, Multiplayer 7.1%, Crafting 7%
- #43 Delverium
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sagestone Games
Windows
Explore, Build, Farm, Craft and Fight in this survival sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Delve deep to uncover the secret of the invading 'Faults' and restore stability to the land.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 29.8% ★, Sandbox 10.2%, Survival 8.6%, Crafting 7.7%, Building 7.2%
- #44 Cataclysm Upon Us
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 7Dev Studios
Windows · Linux
Cataclysm Upon Us is an open world survival RPG. Craft, fight, and build in a world overrun by mutants, zombies and other abominations. Uncover secrets, embrace mutations and cybernetic enhancements. Every decision shapes your journey in this haunting cataclysm. Can you survive the chaos?
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 29.5% ★, Sandbox 10.4%, Survival 10.1%, Building 8.3%, Crafting 7.9%
- #45 Planetaries
70% matchMixed58% of 226 reviews2024
Dev: EY-Studio
Windows
Experience a vast Sci-fi open-world survival TD game set on a distant planet deep in the universe. Craft, build, mine, trade, explore, and survive in this alien world. Collect Data and defend against waves of enemies seeking to banish you. Enjoy the adventure in Singleplayer or Multiplayer.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 29.5% ★, Survival 8.9%, Sandbox 8.5%, Crafting 8.5%, Building 8.1%
- #46 KYORA
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PugstormPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Linux
Delve into KYORA, a mystical multiplayer sandbox adventure, where every pixel is yours to shape, mine, build or explode.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 31.6% ★, Sandbox 11.2%, Survival 9.1%, Building 8.1%, Crafting 7.7%
- #47 Frozen Echo
70% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Silent Wish Games
Windows
Venture into the endless frozen wastelands alone or with friends. Stay warm, manage and upgrade your camp, hunt, and learning your skills to survive the harsh cold and wolf attacks.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 32.8% ★, Survival 10.6%, Crafting 9.7%, Sandbox 9.2%, Building 8.3%
- #48 Nightingale
69% matchMixed66% of 18,038 reviews2024
Dev: Inflexion Games
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Nightingale is an open world survival crafting game, where you’ll adventure across the mysterious and dangerous Fae Realms. As a daring Realmwalker, you’ll defeat monstrous enemies, survive hostile environments, and build elaborate estates in a visually stunning Gaslamp Fantasy world.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 33.3% ★, Survival 10.2%, Crafting 8.8%, Online Co-Op 8.7%, Building 8.4%
- #49 Conan Exiles Enhanced
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 117,196 reviews2018
Dev: Funcom
Windows
Median: 17.2 hrsMean: 113.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Conan Exiles Enhanced is an open world survival game set in the mythical lands of Hyboria, now fully upgraded to Unreal Engine 5 with stunning visuals and improved performance. SURVIVE, BUILD, and DOMINATE alone or with friends in a world brimming with adventure!
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 30.8% ★, Survival 14.3%, Building 9.5%, Open World 9.2%, Crafting 8.8%
- #50 Grounded 2
67% matchVery Positive81% of 23,765 reviews2025
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 12.9 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Shrunk again, but the world is much larger. In this open-world, single-player or co-op survival adventure, craft weapons and armor, build your base, and traverse the playground on your buggy. But something else is out there—and it hasn’t forgotten you.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 28.7% ★, Survival 14.2%, Crafting 8.6%, Co-op 8.5%, Sandbox 8%
- #51 Project Castaway
67% matchMixed66% of 1,849 reviews2026
Dev: Mardonpol Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Project Castaway is a survival crafting title set in the Pacific Ocean. Live the life of a stranded castaway, with only yourself - and the island's inhabitants - for company! Sail the ocean, hunt, explore unique islands and gather resources as you fight for survival.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 31.4% ★, Sandbox 9.6%, Survival 9%, Online Co-Op 8.4%, Co-op 7.9%
- #52 ARCANA
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Thomas RandallPub: bald
Windows
An Open World Survival Crafting game where you harness magic to advance. Discover new crafting recipies, expand your base, and conquer your enemies.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 43.3% ★, Survival 12.2%, Sandbox 10.6%, Crafting 7.8%, Building 7%
- #53 The Last Viking
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NoBrain Studio
Windows
Play as a young viking, learn to survive and fight in the wilderness. To fulfill your destiny, explore an island alone or in cooperation with friends, build structures, confront Norse gods and mythological creatures. Will you be the last Viking?
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 20.7% ★, Survival 11.4%, Online Co-Op 9.7%, Sandbox 9%, Building 8.8%
- #54 Divided Land
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mich
Windows
Join the fight for survival in a vast medieval open world. Explore, hunt, craft powerful gear, raid and plunder enemy villages, or forge your own path. As darkness falls, the dead awaken - prepare your defenses or seek shelter. Team up with allies in co-op PvE or face the wilderness alone.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 31.2% ★, Survival 9.2%, Crafting 8.7%, Sandbox 8.5%, Building 7.8%
- #55 Reign Of Kings
69% matchMixed57% of 14,891 reviews2015
Dev: Code}{atch
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 47.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Struggle to survive in a harsh medieval world. Hunt wildlife, mine resources, build structures, and craft weapons and armor in order to protect yourself. You may form a guild, bring war to all opposition, and try to seize the throne and become king!
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 38.2% ★, Survival 11.5%, Crafting 9.7%, Building 8.4%, Open World 8.1%
- #56 Rust
67% matchVery Positive87% of 1,393,461 reviews2018
Dev: Facepunch Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 52.7 hrsMean: 429.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 28.1% ★, Survival 18.2%, Crafting 11.8%, Open World 8.4%, Sandbox 8.2%
- #57 Cube Life: Island Survival
68% matchMixed69% of 177 reviews2018
Dev: Cypronia
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Cube Life: Island Survival is an open-world, block building, survival game, taking place on a beautiful remote island. Imagine being shipwrecked and stranded left for dead, with only your will to survive. You must explore, build, craft, and fight your way to stay alive.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 46.5% ★, Sandbox 10.9%, Survival 8.8%, Building 8.8%, Crafting 7.8%
- #58 Realms of Magic
66% matchVery Positive81% of 998 reviews2022
Dev: Polished Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Embark on a journey through the Old Kingdom in Realms of Magic - a sandbox RPG where you customize your character, choose your path, and immerse yourself in the fantasy world as a knight, wizard, miner, lumberjack, farmer, and more. After all, this is YOUR adventure.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 49.8% ★, Sandbox 10.8%, Open World 7.2%, RPG 5.9%, Survival 5.3%