- #1 The Work of Your Hands
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Andrzej Gieralt
Windows
The Work of Your Hands is a small-scale, deep, and relaxing open-world survival crafting game. You have no crafting screen or list of items. Harvest raw materials, create tools from them, build practical structures, and grow delicious food. You are in control of every step to live off the land.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 22.6% ★, Agriculture 15.8% ★, Cooking 14.8%, Survival 8.6%, Base Building 8.4%
- #2 Astoaria
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Feres Studio
Windows
A sandbox open-world survival set in a dynamic world of floating islands, each with its own ecosystem and climate. Explore and thrive by strategically exploiting these environments. Harness energy, strategically farm, craft your airship and much more, while uncovering the mysteries of this world.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 24.5% ★, Base Building 12.5%, Procedural Generation 10.7%, Sandbox 10.4%, Open World 7.1%
- #3 Undercraft
96% 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 27.4% ★, Sandbox 12.6%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, Survival 10.6%, Base Building 7.8%
- #4 Kalahari’s End
95% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Owlfig Games
Windows
After your plane crashes, You find yourself in one of the largest abandoned tourist locations in South Africa. Build, Craft, and create your character while combatting the intense heat of the Kalahari Desert in this upcoming realistic open-world survival simulation game.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 23.2% ★, Cooking 18.3%, Base Building 11.8%, Survival 9.1%, Crafting 7.8%
- #5 CrossWorlds: Escape
94% matchMixed64% of 157 reviews2020
Dev: Another Reality
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
CrossWorlds: Escape is a hardcore game in which you will have to deploy all your skills to survive in a huge open world that is susceptible to changes in weather, seasons and various natural phenomena.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 25.4% ★, Base Building 12.3%, Sandbox 11.1%, Survival 10%, Open World 8.6%
- #6 Solace Crafting
94% matchMostly Positive72% of 891 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 24.9% ★, Base Building 11.9%, Survival 10.6%, Sandbox 9.5%, Crafting 8.6%
- #7 The Store is Closed
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ziggy
Windows
The Store is Closed is a coop survival game set in an infinite furniture store. When the lights go out, the staff attack. You’ll need to craft weapons, and build fortifications to survive the night. Explore the underground SCP laboratories and build towers to the sky to find a way out.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 23.8% ★, Cooking 17%, Base Building 12.5%, Crafting 7.8%, Sandbox 7.7%
- #8 Nighthold: Number 1
92% matchMostly Positive72% of 356 reviews2025
Dev: 2 Zombie GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 1.3 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Investigate a starship crash, explore a hostile world, build shelters and survive nightly attacks of the Rot. Tear down any structure and experience total freedom of action.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 29.1% ★, Base Building 14.3%, Sandbox 13%, Survival 11.6%, Crafting 8.7%
- #9 Wild
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DzernPub: Dzern and Unverändert
Windows
Wild is a survival game inspired by the "7vsWild" series. The goal is to survive, fight against dangerous animals, and build your shelter. For that, you are only allowed to take one bottle as equipment, so prepare it well in advance.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 30.8% ★, Survival 15.6%, Base Building 14.1%, Exploration 7.7%, Crafting 7.5%
- #10 Wild Omission
91% matchVery Positive88% of 59 reviews2023
Dev: Telephone Studios
Windows
Wild Omission is an open world sandbox survival game with severe weather set in an infinite procedurally generated world. Play alone or with friends.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 23.1% ★, Survival 10.2%, Sandbox 10.1%, Base Building 8.6%, Crafting 8.5%
- #11 Cubic Odyssey
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,483 reviews2025
Dev: Atypical GamesPub: Gaijin Network Ltd
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Embark on a galactic journey in Cubic Odyssey, an open-world adventure where you explore vibrant planets, craft tools, build vehicles, and fight the Red Darkness. Uncover ancient mysteries, and shape a universe full of life, danger, and limitless possibilities!
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 25.6% ★, Base Building 13.5%, Sandbox 11.6%, Procedural Generation 8.1%, Open World 7.1%
- #12 Among Trees
90% matchMixed68% of 2,216 reviews2021
Dev: FJRD Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Escape to an enchanting, living sandbox surrounded by wildlife and nature. Scavenge materials and craft tools to turn your small cabin into a warm, well-supplied home. Survive by fishing, cooking and growing your own food. Be careful though, the forest is as dangerous as it is wonderful.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 25.2% ★, Cooking 15.9%, Survival 10%, Base Building 8.7%, Sandbox 8.4%
- #13 Good Heavens!
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nowhere Studios
Windows
Good Heavens! Is an open-world crafting and building RPG. Embark on a solo adventure or team up with up friends, picking your tool of choice – sword, wand, or carpenter's hammer. Navigate the quirky races and cultures of the promised lands and restore them to their, ahem, intended glory.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 24.9% ★, Base Building 12.3%, Sandbox 10.5%, Survival 10.4%, Open World 8.9%
- #14 Force of Nature
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,198 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 34.1% ★, Survival 12.7%, Crafting 10.8%, Sandbox 10.7%, Open World 8.4%
- #15 Overhills
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CGCFSS
Windows · Linux
Immerse yourself in Overhills, a world inspired by Slavic folklore! Explore ever-changing biomes, engage in dynamic combat, craft uniquely, and enjoy chill survival. A new story awaits you around every corner. Ready for adventure?
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 22% ★, Cooking 15.4%, Base Building 10.4%, Sandbox 9.2%, Procedural Generation 9%
- #16 Collinwood
86% matchNegative0% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Studio WhatHunts
Windows
Explore a vibrant sandbox world full of wildlife and nature. Gather materials and craft tools to turn your small cabin into a cozy home. Build your shelter and hunt for food to survive—but be careful, the forest can be a dangerous place.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 25.4% ★, Cooking 15.3%, Survival 10%, Open World 8.8%, Sandbox 8.5%
- #17 Re.poly
86% matchVery Positive92% of 135 reviews2019
Dev: Hinkfoot Studios
Windows
Re.Poly is a relaxed yet deep indie survival game in a low-poly style that blends exploration, combat, building, and adventure. Whether alone or with friends, create your own world, write your own story, and decide how you want to play.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 25.7% ★, Base Building 12.1%, Sandbox 12%, Survival 10.8%, Open World 9%
- #18 Cosmorists
84% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Stellar Roots
Windows
You find yourself completely alone on a different yet very familiar looking planet. Explore the planet, craft tools, fight enemies, and build bases! Do science to learn new technologies that will allow interplanetary travel and better tools at your disposal!
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 26.3% ★, Sandbox 12.2%, Base Building 10.8%, Survival 10.2%, Open World 10%
- #19 New Horizon
85% matchMixed48% of 31 reviews2022
Dev: Pretoriano_devPub: Coliseum Studio
Windows
New Horizon is a survival with RPG game. Explore a vast world in search of resources, build, upgrade your equipment and fight monsters to survive.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 25.4% ★, Agriculture 16.5% ★, Survival 10%, Sandbox 9.3%, Base Building 7.7%
- #20 Moon Colony Crafter
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: InfinityCoders
Windows
Play as an astronaut on our moon in the future. Your task is to prepare the moon for future colonies by terraforming. Collect resources, explore procedurally generated caves, build buildings and create a second world for you and our earth.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 27.8% ★, Base Building 14.1%, Survival 10.8%, Sandbox 9.9%, Open World 8.8%
- #21 The Planet Crafter: Prologue
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,643 reviews2021
Dev: Miju Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Experience the first stages of terraforming an entire planet in this space survival open world terraforming crafting game prologue. Explore, survive, collect, build your base then create oxygen, heat and pressure to make an hostile planet livable for humanity.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 26.6% ★, Base Building 13.9%, Survival 11.8%, Sandbox 9.1%, Open World 8.9%
- #22 Core Keeper
82% matchVery Positive93% of 63,205 reviews2024
Dev: PugstormPub: Fireshine Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 33.7 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 20.6% ★, Base Building 12%, Sandbox 10.9%, Survival 9.7%, Procedural Generation 9.6%
- #23 Grounded 2
81% matchVery Positive81% of 19,870 reviews2025
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 20.7% ★, Survival 14.9%, Base Building 14.8%, Open World 9.4%, Sandbox 9.1%
- #24 Subsistence
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 13,601 reviews2016
Dev: ColdGames
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 40.0 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 36.6% ★, Survival 14%, Base Building 9.6%, Crafting 9.4%, Open World 8.9%
- #25 Woodland Rebels
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Beak Berry Games
Windows · Mac
Survive an untamed world where humans, animal villagers and wild animals all coexist, but not in harmony. Craft, farm, cook, and assign roles to villagers. Explore various biomes and muster an animal rebellion to fight back against human invaders.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 28% ★, Sandbox 11.6%, Base Building 11%, Survival 10.4%, Procedural Generation 9.8%
- #26 Quiet Town
80% match7 user reviews14% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: mudpill
Windows
1
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 27.8% ★, Cooking 19.2%, Base Building 13.9%, Survival 10.9%, Crafting 8.6%
- #27 SpiritBorn
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Highforge Studios
Windows
An open-world survival crafting RPG set among floating islands. Gather resources, craft powerful tools, unlock spirit abilities to soar between skybound realms and reclaim your lost godhood.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 30.2% ★, Base Building 11.9%, Survival 11.5%, Open World 9.8%, Crafting 9.2%
- #28 Winter Survival
77% matchMixed63% of 751 reviews2025
Dev: DRAGO entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Winter Survival is a story-driven survival game where trauma turns reality into a reflection of your breaking mind. Battle cold, hunger, hallucinations, and adapt to the wilderness as it adapts to you.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 22.3% ★, Cooking 20%, Base Building 11.1%, Survival 9.4%, Open World 8%
- #29 Island Beekeeper
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Akuseru Studio
Windows
Island Beekeeper is a cozy sim where you harvest miraculous honey from sky islands to save a dying Earth. Explore biomes, breed exotic bees, craft elixirs and dishes. Relaxing farming, crafting and adventure with meditative cycles and mini-games.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 27.7% ★, Base Building 11.3%, Survival 9.7%, Sandbox 9.2%, Crafting 7%
- #30 StaudSoft's Synthetic World Beta
79% matchMixed58% of 26 reviews2015
Dev: StaudSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Welcome to StaudSoft's Synthetic World! It allows you via a seed to create a unique landscape with mountains, oceans, trees and beaches. Although it looks like a normal game engine, everything in the game is based on voxels. So everything you see can be changed.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 26.8% ★, Sandbox 12%, Survival 11.4%, Procedural Generation 9.5%, Crafting 8.5%
- #31 Whisper of the Swallows
76% matchVery Positive87% of 144 reviews2026
Dev: Blown Leaves
Windows
Brave a savage and unforgiving procedurally-generated world where extreme weather and the nightmares of the dark are your greatest enemies. Alone or in co-op, survive, build, and explore to transform a cursed hellscape into your sanctuary of light.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 27% ★, Sandbox 12.1%, Base Building 11.3%, Survival 10.6%, Crafting 8.9%
- #32 Bromeliad
77% matchMixed61% of 28 reviews2021
Dev: Gorka Games Studios
Windows
In Bromeliad you are stranded on a pacific island where you are a Human-Bear. You will have to survive, gathering materials to build tools and bases. You will need to hunt for food, explore, tame animals, then, at night strange creatures will appear. Survive and find an element to return to normal.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 31.1% ★, Survival 11.9%, Base Building 11.3%, Sandbox 10.5%, Open World 10.3%
- #33 Pirate Island
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Asmo
Windows
Get ready for a pirate-themed open world survival game with modular base building, sunken island scavenging, crafting, exploring and getting treasures. Ready for the treasure hunter adventure?
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 24.6% ★, Cooking 16.8%, Base Building 12.3%, Sandbox 10.8%, Open World 7.4%
- #34 Project AlbatrOS
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DiSolve Studios
Windows
Take on the role of an underwater reef explorer, find a way to save the corals from extinction. Dive into the colorful waters of Water, explore and admire the local reef, explore the mystery of the island. Gather resources to create your own bases in order your survival.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 29% ★, Base Building 14.1%, Sandbox 11.2%, Open World 7.2%, Survival 6.9%
- #35 Wurm Unlimited
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,128 reviews2015
Dev: Code Club ABPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 18.9 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 30.2% ★, Sandbox 14.2%, Open World 10.9%, Survival 9.8%, Crafting 9.1%
- #36 WildCraft
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Super4Games
Windows
Gather unique resources, craft custom gear, and master skill-based combat in an infinite open world. In Wildcraft, no two items or adventures are ever the same.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 34.5% ★, Sandbox 17.8%, Building 8.7%, Exploration 7.2%, Survival 6.5%
- #37 Longvinter
73% matchMixed67% of 7,526 reviews2025
Dev: Uuvana Studios
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 39.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Fish, farm, craft, gather, cook, loot or steal from other players and build a campsite or a village with your friends in an open-world multiplayer sandbox game without rules!
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 24.1% ★, Survival 13.1%, Sandbox 10.7%, Crafting 10.1%, Open World 10.1%
- #38 Middle Ages: Peasants & Knights
74% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Neronian Studios
Windows
Survive in an open world inspired by 14th century Europe. Immerse yourself in crafting based on real historical methods and experience true inventory system and realistic resource management. Take control of your destiny and embrace a world full of possibilities.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 27.3% ★, Sandbox 11.8%, Survival 10.6%, Base Building 10.2%, Open World 8.6%
- #39 XenoHaven
72% matchVery Positive86% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: Miniverse GamePub: OKJOY
Windows
In XenoHaven, gather resources to build shelters, enslave alien beasts to work for you, and run restaurants and shops. Delve into dark underground dungeons, defeat swarming insectoids and mighty bosses, and craft powerful gear to conquer the alien world.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 23.7% ★, Base Building 14.6%, Sandbox 13.5%, Survival 11.3%, Open World 11%
- #40 Nightingale
72% matchMixed67% of 17,841 reviews2024
Dev: Inflexion Games
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 23.9 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 27.4% ★, Base Building 11.8%, Survival 11%, Open World 9.3%, Crafting 8.1%
- #41 KYORA
73% 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 26.2% ★, Sandbox 12%, Base Building 9.9%, Survival 9.8%, Open World 7.4%
- #42 Divided Land
71% 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. Join allies in co-op PvE or test your skills in savage PvP.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 23.4% ★, Base Building 13.2%, Sandbox 12%, Survival 11.2%, Open World 9.8%
- #43 Novus Inceptio
73% matchMixed52% of 1,300 reviews2015
Dev: McMagic Productions
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Warning: This is an Early Access game! Welcome to an enigmatic world, where a new gaming experience in exploring, building and surviving is waiting just for you. Experience a sandbox world with survival elements, and join us in creating a full version of the game.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 27.5% ★, Base Building 12%, Sandbox 11.7%, Survival 10.9%, Open World 9.5%
- #44 Smalland: Survive the Wilds
70% matchVery Positive82% of 9,646 reviews2024
Dev: Merge GamesPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 25.1% ★, Base Building 13%, Survival 10.9%, Sandbox 9.3%, Open World 8.1%
- #45 Aurendor
71% 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 29.4% ★, Base Building 11.9%, Survival 11.3%, Open World 9.5%, Sandbox 9%
- #46 Remains
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 316 reviews2021
Dev: SoloQ
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Remains - survival in outer space orbiting the planet. Explore the area. Find a way to restore oxygen. Create tools for your needs. Beware of the dangers of outer space. Build your shelter in orbit and try not to die!
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 24.8% ★, Base Building 12.9%, Sandbox 10.5%, Survival 9.7%, Procedural Generation 9.7%
- #47 Eldercraft: Mountaineers
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Derivative Synergistics
Windows
Eldercraft: Mountaineers is an RPG about crafting, surviving and exploring. Forge your routes and pathways up the mountain to reach valuable treasures. These will help you forge more pathways that will lead you to the summit.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 27.3% ★, Base Building 14.1%, Survival 11.7%, Open World 9.6%, Sandbox 9.2%
- #48 ARCANA
69% 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 36.2% ★, Survival 13.4%, Sandbox 11.6%, Procedural Generation 9.9%, Crafting 7.3%
- #49 Planet Explorers
71% matchMixed62% of 6,817 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 35.1% ★, Sandbox 16.6%, Open World 11.6%, Survival 9.4%, Crafting 7.6%
- #50 Stormforge
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Roboto Games
Windows
Stormforge is an open-world survival crafting game for 1 to 8 players. You are Stormforged, with the ability to brave and harness power from magical storms. Explore, fight, forage, craft, build, and defeat bosses in this epic, fantasy game. Survive the Storms and thrive!
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 24.9% ★, Base Building 10.7%, Survival 10.7%, Open World 9.8%, Sandbox 9.2%
- #51 Surviving Skeleton Island
67% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: Bert Games
Windows
Surviving Skeleton Island is an open world survival crafting RPG set in a primitive 3D low poly island world of 12 unique biomes. Explore, hunt, craft, build, farm and fish to survive, while quests and clues unveil the secrets of the island, and your past. Forge your destiny and plot your escape!
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 26.4% ★, Cooking 14.9%, Sandbox 11.4%, Survival 10.3%, Base Building 8.8%
- #52 Odd Woods
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 44 reviews2022
Dev: Matt
Windows
Odd Woods is a survival crafting game in a forest environment. Build your base during the day to withstand the attacks of horror creatures at night. Explore, farm and hunt wildlife to survive another day.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 27.3% ★, Base Building 14.6%, Survival 11.7%, Open World 10.1%, Sandbox 8.8%
- #53 Necesse
65% matchVery Positive93% of 26,780 reviews2025
Dev: Fair Games ApS
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 14.6 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 36.2% ★, Sandbox 11%, Survival 8.9%, Base Building 8.7%, Open World 8.6%
- #54 GRAV
70% matchMixed47% of 6,921 reviews2015
Dev: BitMonster, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
GRAV is a sand box experience where you explore a multitude of planets, hunt strange alien creatures, build and defend outposts, craft weapons and armor, and attempt to survive against other players in a hostile environment.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 34.7% ★, Base Building 13.6%, Survival 13.6%, Sandbox 11.2%, Open World 10.5%
- #55 Short Snow | Cold Survival Game
67% matchMixed55% of 102 reviews2025
Dev: MubDev
Windows
A realistic open-world survival experience. After a harrowing plane crash, you find yourself stranded in the wilderness. Battling freezing temperatures and hunger, you face an unknown virus that slowly paralyzes muscles, leaving its victims motionless and at the mercy of the unforgiving cold.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 28.6% ★, Survival 12.9%, Open World 10.9%, Sandbox 9.9%, Base Building 9.7%
- #56 Beyond The Vale
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Omega Skies LLC
Windows
Beyond the Vale is a dark fantasy open-world survival-craft game where players are deposited in a randomly generated map full of mystery and intrigue. With multiple unique playable characters, unlock the secrets of The Vale and thrive in this new, strange world we'll all soon come to call home.
Why similar: Cooking 20.8%, Open World Survival Craft 18% ★, Base Building 11.5%, Sandbox 11.5%, Procedural Generation 9%
- #57 Crashlands
68% matchVery Positive90% of 6,633 reviews2016
Dev: Butterscotch Shenanigans
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Fight and tame alien beasts, craft resources into menacing weaponry, befriend the outlandish locals, and go toe-to-chin with a world-domineering maniac.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 27.3% ★, Base Building 12.1%, Sandbox 11%, Survival 10.5%, Open World 9.4%
- #58 Life Not Supported
67% matchMixed68% of 170 reviews2023
Dev: YETIBYTES
Windows · Linux
You are the lone survivor orbiting a potential new home planet, tethered to what’s left of your ship. Gather nearby debris and assemble a make-shift vessel in an attempt to survive the harsh realities of space. Maybe you'll live long enough to uncover the truth behind the ship's malfunction...
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 27% ★, Base Building 13.9%, Survival 10.7%, Sandbox 9.7%, Crafting 9.4%
- #59 BugOut
68% matchMostly Negative41% of 37 reviews2018
Dev: A2G Studios
Windows
First Person, Exploring, Surviving, Hunting, Foraging, Buiding, Hoarding, Looting, Prepping, Crafting Work against Time and Survive, Storms, Earthquakes, Nuclear Events, Radical Weather, and much more
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 29.4% ★, Cooking 12.8%, Survival 11.4%, Crafting 9.7%, Sandbox 7.7%