- #1 Mist Survival
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 14,180 reviews2018
Dev: Dimension 32 Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
MIST SURVIVAL is a Single-player, survival stealth sandbox game Players will experience the Apocalypse stimulation in the form of virus pandemic, the players have to deal with it to survive through the difficulties such as finding shelter and food, threats from the environment and climate: wild animals, bandits, infected, and dense mist t
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 37.7% ★, Zombies 20.5%, Survival 16.7%, Open World 9.6%, Sandbox 6.2%
- #2 LifeZ - Survival
96% matchMixed68% of 240 reviews2018
Dev: iDs Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
LifeZ - Survival is a third-person sandbox-survival game. Build your hideout, search for water and food, mine resources and fight against zombies and finally find ways to contact the outside world and leave Catastrophie Area.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 39.2% ★, Zombies 20.9%, Survival 13.1%, Sandbox 7.9%, Crafting 5.7%
- #3 Life is Feudal: Your Own
96% matchMixed66% of 12,061 reviews2015
Dev: Bitbox Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 58.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Hardcore and realistic; LiF is a Medieval multiplayer sandbox RPG, with free terraforming, a rich crafting system and preset and modular building construction. With engaging survival aspects, no target physics-based combat and a unique formation system - along with numerous other features - LiF is not for the faint of heart!
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 40% ★, Medieval 14.1%, Survival 11.1%, Sandbox 11%, Open World 9.6%
- #4 Blackroot: Medieval Survival
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Black Owl GamesPub: Corpix Games
Windows
Survive in a dark medieval world plagued by the undead. Gather resources, build shelter, and face the horrors of Blackroot.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 30.6% ★, Zombies 16.5%, Medieval 11.5%, Sandbox 10.5%, Survival 10%
- #5 Radiation Island
94% matchVery Positive81% of 632 reviews2016
Dev: Atypical Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Radiation Island is a survival adventure game where you craft your own destiny in a huge open world environment. As part of the Philadelphia Experiment you have become stranded in a parallel, alternate reality. Discover this new and mysterious world, with all its surprises.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 49.9% ★, Zombies 18.1%, Survival 17.1%, Open World 6.7%, Crafting 5.2%
- #6 Miscreated
94% matchMixed66% of 31,585 reviews2018
Dev: Entrada Interactive LLC
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 38.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Miscreated is a multiplayer online hardcore survival game set in a post-apocalyptic future. You will need to survive against mutants, players, and even mother nature herself.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 47.6% ★, Zombies 16.6%, Survival 15%, Open World 9.3%, Crafting 5.4%
- #7 How To Survive: Third Person Standalone
92% matchMixed57% of 1,262 reviews2015
Dev: Eko SoftwarePub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Driven by community suggestion, 505 Games and EKO Software introduce you to a new single player 3rd person view experience that allows you to re-play the zombie crafting adventure "How to Survive" from a deeply immersive point of view.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 35.4% ★, Zombies 24.8%, Survival 16.3%, Crafting 8.5%, Open World 7.4%
- #8 Project Zomboid
91% matchVery Positive94% of 458,026 reviews2013
Dev: The Indie Stone
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.0 hrsMean: 84.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Project Zomboid is the ultimate in zombie survival. Alone or in MP: you loot, build, craft, fight, farm and fish in a struggle to survive. A hardcore RPG skillset, a vast map, massively customisable sandbox and a cute tutorial raccoon await the unwary. So how will you die? All it takes is a bite..
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 32.3% ★, Zombies 23.9%, Survival 17.3%, Sandbox 9.7%, Open World 9.6%
- #9 CastleMiner Z
91% matchVery Positive81% of 11,148 reviews2014
Dev: DigitalDNA Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
CastleMiner Z is an infinite world filled with deep places to explore, and horrifying monsters to slay. Build structures out of blocks, craft weapons and tools from raw materials, and explore the vast and frightening world around you.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 43.1% ★, Zombies 18.9%, Survival 12.9%, Sandbox 10.4%, Open World 6.6%
- #10 Middle Ages: Peasants & Knights
90% 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 36.5% ★, Medieval 13.2%, Sandbox 11.6%, Survival 11.2%, Open World 8.1%
- #11 Alchemist's Awakening
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 497 reviews2019
Dev: OsarisGames
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Enter a world full of magic, mystery, beautiful landscapes and dangerous creatures. Build your own destiny, by yourself or with some friends, gather materials, use elements as attacks, recombine them into building blocks... and use your Alchemist's power to give life to any shape you built.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 49.2% ★, Sandbox 15%, Crafting 11.7%, Survival 11.6%, Open World 10%
- #12 Deadly Flare
89% matchMixed55% of 141 reviews2023
Dev: Green Grass Games
Windows
A solar flare has struck and every living soul is turning into a rotting and aggressive ghoul.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 36.4% ★, Zombies 15.1%, Sandbox 12.3%, Survival 12.2%, Crafting 9.1%
- #13 Polygon Survival
88% matchMixed41% of 27 reviews2023
Dev: Performance Artist
Windows
Polygon Survival is a low-poly zombie survival shooter with simple building and crafting. You find yourself in a mini world of zombie apocalypse and your only goal here is survival.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 37.5% ★, Zombies 19.5%, Survival 11.6%, Sandbox 10.7%, Crafting 9.1%
- #14 Reign Of Kings
87% 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 42.8% ★, Medieval 13.5%, Survival 13.3%, Open World 9.9%, Crafting 9.4%
- #15 Nomad
86% matchMixed60% of 4,634 reviews2015
Dev: Diminished Studios
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Try and survive in the world of Nomad. Build a base and protect it from raiding players. Scavenge food, weapons and medical supplies across the island. Team up with others and make a base. Make your mark on the world of Nomad.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 47.6% ★, Zombies 19.7%, Survival 15.4%, Open World 9.1%, Crafting 6.7%
- #16 Force of Nature
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,205 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 48.8% ★, Survival 14.1%, Crafting 11.9%, Sandbox 11.4%, Open World 8.5%
- #17 Blockscape
85% matchMixed46% of 898 reviews2014
Dev: ioneo
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
The ultimate block building game.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 58.4% ★, Sandbox 15.4%, Survival 8.7%, Open World 7.6%, Crafting 7.3%
- #18 Dig or Die
84% matchVery Positive90% of 4,273 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 45.8% ★, Sandbox 15.2%, Survival 15.1%, Crafting 10.3%, Open World 7.1%
- #19 The Forest
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 676,820 reviews2018
Dev: Endnight Games Ltd
Windows
Median: 13.1 hrsMean: 37.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 53.6% ★, Survival 16.7%, Open World 9.8%, Crafting 7.6%, Sandbox 5.1%
- #20 How to Survive 2
83% matchMixed69% of 11,008 reviews2016
Dev: Eko SoftwarePub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Dead or Alive? Make up your mind, stranger. We don’t like that undead business here in Louisiana…Survive solo or with friends as you look to fulfill your basic needs of food, water and shelter, crafting your own tools and weapons while you secure your camp and face flesh hungry zombies.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 36% ★, Zombies 27.4%, Survival 18%, Open World 7.6%, Crafting 7.3%
- #21 SURVIVAL: Postapocalypse Now
81% matchMixed56% of 8,877 reviews2019
Dev: TB Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Want to survive? - Arm yourself and survive. Crafting, shooting, transport and much more awaits you in the Survival game. What happened to the world around and why he died - you may find out. But is this the main question now?
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 54.3% ★, Survival 16.8%, Open World 9.1%, Zombies 8.3%, Crafting 5.5%
- #22 How to Survive
81% matchVery Positive83% of 17,098 reviews2014
Dev: Eko SoftwarePub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
“A real Gem” – Destructoid at E3 “Offers a different experience for zombie game veterans” – Co-Optimus“Has a lot more going for it than smashing brains and gory, red goo ... With a surprisingly deep crafting system” – GamesRadarYou're shipwrecked on an isolated island, a desperate castaway in a total freakshow world. How will you survive?
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 35% ★, Zombies 28.8%, Survival 18.3%, Crafting 9.9%, Open World 3.7%
- #23 Planet Explorers
80% 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 49.2% ★, Sandbox 17.3%, Open World 11.5%, Survival 10.3%, Crafting 8.2%
- #24 Andarilho
79% matchMixed66% of 1,310 reviews2020
Dev: SC Jogos
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
You are a guy with a backpack, just try to stay alive!
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 33.8% ★, Zombies 14.5%, Survival 11.6%, Sandbox 11.2%, Crafting 9.5%
- #25 The Long Dark
79% matchVery Positive89% of 122,628 reviews2017
Dev: Hinterland Studio Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 47.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
THE LONG DARK is a thoughtful, exploration-survival experience that challenges solo players to think for themselves as they explore an expansive frozen wilderness in the aftermath of a geomagnetic disaster. There are no zombies -- only you, the cold, and all the threats Mother Nature can muster.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 56.5% ★, Survival 19.1%, Open World 10.1%, Sandbox 6.2%, Crafting 5.7%
- #26 Wrongworld
78% matchVery Positive94% of 550 reviews2018
Dev: Sludj Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Crash-landed on a surreal, low-poly world filled with freakish inhabitants, choose between permadeath and non-permadeath modes and embark on an epic (and ridiculous) survival adventure. Will you manage to stay alive as you unravel the mysteries of Wrongworld and search for a way home?
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 54.3% ★, Survival 12.8%, Sandbox 10.2%, Open World 7.8%, Crafting 6.9%
- #27 Crestfallen: Medieval Survival
77% matchMixed59% of 460 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 37.4% ★, Survival 12.9%, Medieval 11.1%, Sandbox 10.7%, Crafting 10.6%
- #28 Fragmented
78% 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 55.6% ★, Survival 16.1%, Open World 8.9%, Sandbox 8.7%, Crafting 7%
- #29 Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 20,414 reviews2014
Dev: Capcom Game Studio VancouverPub: Capcom
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Explore the zombie-infested city of Los Perdidos, and find a way to escape before a military strike wipes the entire city, and everyone in it, off the map.
Why similar: Zombies 36.6%, Open World Survival Craft 25.1% ★, Open World 11.1%, Survival 9%, Sandbox 5.6%
- #30 Death Dream
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2021
Dev: Artem Forge
Windows
You wake up but in a deadly dream! survive in an open nightmare endless world, every night you will be attacked by monsters and every day it will be harder to survive, collect resources, build a base and explore the world in your nightmare dream
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 36.3% ★, Zombies 16.9%, Sandbox 14.1%, Survival 13.5%, Open World 10.6%
- #31 Zeverland
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quantum Quirks
Windows
Welcome to Zeverland. Common sense is your best weapon against the Zeds. After figuring out the "not dying" part, grab some friends to save the world. Find a cure, build a rocket, or a tower too high for Zeds to climb. Nothing's off limits. You're here at the very start of the apocalypse. Go wild!
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 35.5% ★, Zombies 17.1%, Survival 11.8%, Sandbox 11%, Crafting 9.3%
- #32 Reign and Ruin
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Azimpur
Windows
Reign and Ruin is a multiplayer survival game that takes place in a brutal medieval open-world. You must weather the harsh elements, gather resources, establish a settlement, defend your home, dominate your enemies, and rise up alone or with your guild to become the king of the realm.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 36.4% ★, Medieval 12.2%, Survival 12.2%, Crafting 8.5%, Historical 7.9%
- #33 Crushed
76% matchMixed54% of 316 reviews2020
Dev: NipoBoxPub: NipoBox Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Crushed — is an Singleplayer and Multiplayer First-Person Survival Sandbox in an Open World! Challenge the wild and be ready to survive in harsh conditions. Explore the world, get resources, cook food, build a house, farm, hunt, and enjoy nature.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 41.3% ★, Zombies 12.7%, Survival 12.5%, Sandbox 11.1%, Open World 9.7%
- #34 Hostile Planet: Survival
74% matchMixed65% of 99 reviews2022
Dev: Aliens Developers
Windows
Hostile Planet: Survival is a harsh adventure on an uncharted planet that full of danger and trials.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 40.2% ★, Survival 17.4%, Crafting 12.3%, Sandbox 10.9%, Open World 10.8%
- #35 Frozen State
74% matchMixed64% of 549 reviews2016
Dev: Flox StudiosPub: Flox Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Frozen State is a brutal, survival game set in a world embraced by the man-made ice age meant to protect mankind from pestilent hybrids. Bitter cold and numbing fear are the constant companions in the journey through the retro-futuristic Frozen State world.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 30.8% ★, Zombies 20.1%, Survival 18.8%, Crafting 9.4%, Open World 7.5%
- #36 Subsistence
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 13,723 reviews2016
Dev: ColdGames
Windows
Median: 5.0 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 54.8% ★, Survival 16.5%, Crafting 10.8%, Open World 9.3%, Sandbox 7.1%
- #37 Don't Starve
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 113,056 reviews2013
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 45.4% ★, Survival 24.6%, Sandbox 12%, Crafting 10.8%, Open World 5.6%
- #38 Stranded Deep
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 47,623 reviews2022
Dev: Beam Team GamesPub: Beam Team Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 21.0 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 56.3% ★, Survival 17.1%, Open World 9.4%, Crafting 9.3%, Sandbox 5.6%
- #39 Terminus: Zombie Survivors
70% matchVery Positive94% of 4,448 reviews2024
Dev: Longplay Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Terminus: Zombie Survivors is a 2D turn-based survival roguelike set during a zombie apocalypse. Each journey is unique, and every decision can mean the difference between life and death. Can you brave hunger, cold, and the undead in order to reach the Terminus and find salvation?
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 36% ★, Zombies 22%, Survival 13.6%, Sandbox 11%, Open World 8.4%
- #40 GRAV
73% matchMixed47% of 6,921 reviews2015
Dev: BitMonster, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 11.6 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 50.6% ★, Survival 15.4%, Sandbox 12.2%, Open World 10.9%, Crafting 7.9%
- #41 Crea
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,408 reviews2016
Dev: Siege Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 19.0 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 53.5% ★, Sandbox 18.2%, Crafting 11.1%, Survival 10.2%, Open World 5.2%
- #42 Ozone Wipeout
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CitrioN
Windows
Ozone Wipeout is a post apocalyptic zombie survival game in a procedurally generated open world. Staying alive is your only goal which is much easier said than done. Harsh weather conditions, zombies and resource scarcity are only a few of many things you will have to deal with.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 35.8% ★, Zombies 20.2%, Survival 12.3%, Sandbox 11.5%, Open World 9.4%
- #43 Signs of Life
71% 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 53.1% ★, Sandbox 16.6%, Survival 12.6%, Crafting 10%, Open World 5.5%
- #44 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 53.5% ★, Survival 15.5%, Sandbox 12.7%, Crafting 8.3%, Open World 6.9%
- #45 The Fifth Day
71% matchMostly Negative37% of 941 reviews2014
Dev: Touz
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
The Fifth Day is a post-apocalyptic survival game set in the time after mankind's extinction to the machines that it created. Your role, as one of these machines, is to survive in the hostile world left behind by man.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 45.4% ★, Survival 19.6%, Open World 11.6%, Zombies 8.6%, Sandbox 8%
- #46 Junk Jack
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 473 reviews2016
Dev: Pixbits
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 51.7% ★, Sandbox 17.3%, Survival 14%, Crafting 10.7%, Open World 3.8%
- #47 INCUR Survival
68% matchVery Positive82% of 108 reviews2022
Dev: INCUR
Windows
A survival open-world game, where you can gather resources, Hunt, Craft tools and armor, Tame Animals, Ride Animals, Build, and defend your base from creatures, and other players.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 41.3% ★, Zombies 21.1%, Survival 11.8%, Crafting 9.8%, Open World 8.8%
- #48 Fallen Region
69% matchMixed42% of 198 reviews2020
Dev: WayUpGamesPub: HandMade Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fallen Region is a third-person survival sandbox game in an open, post-apocalyptic world.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 25.6% ★, Zombies 21.3%, Survival 14.5%, Open World 8.5%, Crafting 7.8%
- #49 The Rotting Chronicles
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bad Rhino Studios
Windows
The Rotting Chronicles is a survival action game set in a zombie-ravaged city where you must fight, scavenge, craft, and rebuild to survive. Run solo or with up to 3 friends as you grow your survival skills and find the best strategy to survive.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 37.9% ★, Zombies 21.7%, Survival 11.9%, Crafting 9.1%, Open World 9%
- #50 Don't Starve Together
67% matchVery Positive95% of 537,789 reviews2016
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 64.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Fight, Farm, Build and Explore Together in the standalone multiplayer expansion to the uncompromising wilderness survival game, Don't Starve.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 70.1% ★, Survival 22.6%, Open World 2.7%, Crafting 2.3%, Sandbox 2.3%
- #51 SpiritBorn
67% 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 48.4% ★, Survival 14.4%, Open World 11%, Crafting 10.8%, Sandbox 10.8%
- #52 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 57.9% ★, Sandbox 12.8%, Survival 11.3%, Open World 9.3%, Crafting 8.4%
- #53 Bromeliad
67% 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 47.3% ★, Survival 14.2%, Sandbox 11.9%, Crafting 11.7%, Open World 11.1%
- #54 Claycrafter
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: scoz
Windows
Gather resources, build structures, and craft increasingly wondrous items to unlock the secrets of a mysterious world made entirely out of clay.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 46.7% ★, Sandbox 14.2%, Crafting 12.3%, Resource Management 9.2%, Survival 6.5%
- #55 Wurm Unlimited
66% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,135 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 46.2% ★, Sandbox 15.9%, Survival 11.7%, Open World 11.7%, Crafting 10.7%