- #1 Conan Exiles
97% matchMostly Positive79% of 111,441 reviews2018
Dev: Funcom
Windows
Median: 16.9 hrsMean: 111.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
An online multiplayer survival game, now with sorcery, set in the lands of Conan the Barbarian. Survive in a vast open world sandbox, build your home into a kingdom, and dominate your enemies in single or multiplayer.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 31.2% ★, Survival 15.6%, Open World 12.5%, Crafting 10.1%, Building 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a gritty, medieval-inspired fantasy world with deep building mechanics and intense territory-based combat.
- #2 Life is Feudal: Your Own
96% matchMixed66% of 12,039 reviews2015
Dev: Bitbox Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 58.3 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 35.4% ★, Medieval 12.2%, Open World 10.5%, Survival 10.2%, Crafting 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides the most authentic medieval simulation experience with a heavy emphasis on realistic crafting and construction.
- #3 Rust
96% matchVery Positive87% of 1,344,289 reviews2018
Dev: Facepunch Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 52.0 hrsMean: 416.6 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 27.3% ★, Survival 19%, Crafting 12.8%, Open World 11%, Building 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for the high-stakes PvP survival and base-raiding loop that defines the Reign of Kings experience.
- #4 Valheim
95% matchVery Positive94% of 529,829 reviews2021
Dev: Iron Gate ABPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 25.6 hrsMean: 76.1 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 38.6% ★, Survival 12.1%, Open World 10.5%, Crafting 9.6%, Building 9%
Why You'll Like It: While more focused on PvE, it captures the satisfying medieval survival and complex building progression that fans of the genre enjoy.
- #5 Gloria Victis: Medieval MMORPG
94% matchMixed68% of 10,474 reviews2023
Dev: gamigo US
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Gloria Victis is an MMORPG with an emphasis on realism, set in a low-fantasy medieval open world. Enjoy MMO with skill-based non-target combat, open PVP with territory control, deep crafting system and player-driven economy – all that served with beautiful graphics and an immersive atmosphere.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 26.9% ★, Medieval 16.6%, Open World 14.1%, Crafting 8.8%, Survival 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on realistic medieval combat and large-scale faction warfare, mirroring the political struggle of the seed game.
- #6 ARK: Survival Evolved
94% matchVery Positive83% of 763,144 reviews2017
Dev: Studio Wildcard
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 200.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Stranded on the shores of a mysterious island, you must learn to survive. Use your cunning to kill or tame the primeval creatures roaming the land, and encounter other players to survive, dominate... and escape!
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 44.1% ★, Survival 13.9%, Open World 10.3%, Crafting 9.4%, Building 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive open-world survival craft experience, featuring deep building mechanics and massive multiplayer tribal warfare.
- #7 V Rising
93% matchVery Positive89% of 132,034 reviews2024
Dev: Stunlock Studios
Windows
Median: 21.0 hrsMean: 57.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Awaken as a Vampire. Hunt for blood in nearby settlements to regain your strength and evade the scorching sun to survive. Raise your castle and thrive in an ever-changing, open world full of mystery. Gain allies online and conquer the land of the living.
Why similar: Survival 19.7%, Open World 18.5%, Crafting 16%, Multiplayer 11%, Building 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: It masterfully blends base-building and intense PvP raiding with a progression system that feels rewarding and competitive.
- #8 Last Oasis
92% matchMixed62% of 24,198 reviews2020
Dev: Donkey Crew
Windows
Median: 17.9 hrsMean: 121.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Nomadic Survival MMO. Build wooden walking machines to travel to new lands. Create clans and fight for territory. Resources deplete fast, so take your sword and scavenge, pirate, and trade to stay alive.
Why similar: Survival 22.6%, Open World 18.6%, Crafting 14.9%, Building 12.3%, Multiplayer 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game features high-stakes survival and nomadic base-building where territory control is essential for long-term success.
- #9 Out of Reach
91% matchMixed57% of 3,044 reviews2018
Dev: Space Boat Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
You’re a castaway stranded in the middle of nowhere. Storm is gone, the worst certainly not. Look for food and resources, craft gear, make shelters. These are the basics, you need much more to stay alive on this cut-off-the-world, yet not desert island. Build & burn, sail & explore, be Out of Reach!
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 42.5% ★, Survival 13.6%, Open World 10.4%, Crafting 10.2%, Building 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: An island-based survival game that emphasizes building, raiding, and naval combat in a gritty, low-fantasy setting.
- #10 Dark and Light
91% matchMixed52% of 11,804 reviews2017
Dev: Snail Games USA
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 49.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Dark and Light is a vast sandbox survival RPG set in a world dominated by powerful elemental forces. Find your way in a meticulously crafted world, featuring breathtaking landscapes, a wide variety of mythical creatures, and limitless possibility to craft, build, and unlock dozens of powerful weapons, spells, and skills.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 27.1% ★, Survival 18.8%, Open World 18.8%, Sandbox 9.5%, Crafting 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: This sandbox survival game offers a massive medieval fantasy world with a strong emphasis on taming and base defense.
- #11 Citadel: Forged with Fire
90% matchMixed68% of 5,882 reviews2019
Dev: Blue Isle StudiosPub: Blue Isle Publishing
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
This massive online sandbox RPG features elements of magic, spellcasting, building, exploring and crafting. As a newly minted apprentice of the magic arts, you will set off to the dangerous world of Ignus. Tame mighty beasts, forge alliances, explore uncharted territories or fight for dominance!
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 38.4% ★, Open World 16.2%, Survival 13.1%, Crafting 8.2%, Sandbox 6%
Why You'll Like It: It combines medieval-style building and survival with a robust magic system and large-scale multiplayer conflict.
- #12 Renown
88% matchMixed60% of 1,544 reviews2025
Dev: RDBK Studios
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Renown is an intense medieval multiplayer survival experience set in a vast, ever-evolving world. Whether alone or rallying allies, gather resources, build powerful strongholds, and engage in brutal battles for dominance.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 27.9% ★, Crafting 10.1%, Medieval 10%, Survival 9.8%, Open World 9%
Why You'll Like It: A newer title that directly targets the medieval survival-craft audience with a heavy focus on skill-based combat and base defense.
- #13 Life is Feudal: MMO
89% matchMixed40% of 7,330 reviews2018
Dev: LTG
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 45.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Experience the hardcore reality of the Middle Ages. Master survival, engage in deep-rooted RPG elements, navigate a bustling economy, build communities, and employ diplomatic strategy to thrive in Abella's vast expanse.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 34.2% ★, Medieval 12.4%, Survival 10.8%, Crafting 9.8%, Building 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This expands the medieval survival formula to a massive scale, focusing on politics, guild warfare, and large-scale construction.
- #14 ATLAS
89% matchMixed47% of 42,842 reviews2018
Dev: Grapeshot Games
Windows
Median: 12.5 hrsMean: 112.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Set sail for the ultimate pirate experience! Embark on a grand adventure alongside thousands of other players in one of the largest game worlds ever built (and even claim a piece of it to call your own). Build your ship, assemble your crew, sail the high seas, and become a pirate legend!
Why similar: Survival 23.9%, Open World 20.9%, Crafting 17.7%, Multiplayer 10.1%, Online Co-Op 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Sharing DNA with ARK, this game focuses on naval exploration and territory control in a massive, player-driven sandbox.
- #15 Medieval Dynasty
86% matchVery Positive91% of 49,970 reviews2021
Dev: Render CubePub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 35.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Hunt, survive, build and lead in the harsh Middle Ages: Create your own Medieval Dynasty and ensure its long-lasting prosperity or die trying! Play alone or team up with friends to enjoy the ultimate medieval experience.
Why similar: Crafting 18.7%, Building 16.4%, Medieval 14.3%, Survival 12.8%, Open World 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: While less PvP-focused, it is the premier choice for players who love the building and survival aspects of the medieval setting.
- #16 Savage Lands
87% matchMixed55% of 6,679 reviews2021
Dev: Last Bastion Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Your fight for survival begins on the frozen shores of Tarvhas, where bitter cold and vicious creatures conspire to defeat the unprepared. Uncover the land’s dark history as you and fellow explorers traverse an unforgiving and hostile world to tame the Savage Lands.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 45.3% ★, Survival 13.5%, Open World 10.4%, Crafting 9.6%, Multiplayer 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a harsh, gritty medieval survival experience where players must build and craft to survive against mythical threats.
- #17 Mortal Online 2
85% matchMixed60% of 13,523 reviews2022
Dev: Star Vault AB
Windows
Median: 14.1 hrsMean: 145.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Step into Nave, a vast fantasy sandbox world with a player-driven economy, persistent housing, and deep crafting systems. Engage in first-person, full-loot PvP combat with other players and perilous foes. Build, explore, and conquer in an unforgiving world. The land is yours—who will you become?
Why similar: Open World 17%, Medieval 16.8%, Crafting 14.6%, Survival 13.2%, PvP 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore, full-loot medieval sandbox that captures the brutal, unforgiving nature of player-driven politics and combat.
- #18 Medieval Engineers
84% matchMixed52% of 7,282 reviews2015
Dev: Keen Software House
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Medieval Engineers is a sandbox game about engineering, construction and the maintenance of architectural works and mechanical equipment using medieval technology. Players build castles; construct mechanical devices and underground mining. There is an entire planet to explore!
Why similar: Medieval 19.4%, Building 19%, Open World 14.4%, Crafting 11.4%, Sandbox 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the structural integrity and physics of medieval building, perfect for those who prioritize the construction aspect.
- #19 KINGDOMS
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 4,079 reviews2015
Dev: Oreol
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
KINGDOMS is a procedural medieval RPG in a randomly generated open world. The main feature of KINGDOMS is a smart AI system that completely controls NPC behavior. As the player, you can fully interact with this massive world and become any person you want to be.
Why similar: Medieval 20%, Open World 19.1%, Building 16.2%, Survival 15.5%, Crafting 14%
Why You'll Like It: This sandbox focuses on the medieval experience with deep building mechanics and complex NPC interactions.
- #20 Miscreated
83% 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 49.5% ★, Survival 16.2%, Open World 11.9%, Crafting 7.2%, Multiplayer 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This post-apocalyptic survival game features excellent base-building and intense PvP encounters in a detailed open world.
- #21 Hurtworld
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 31,099 reviews2019
Dev: Bankroll Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 63.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Hurtworld is a hardcore multiplayer survival FPS with a focus on competitive gunplay and strategic map control. Built for hardcore gamers, Hurtworld aims to punish.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 34.3% ★, Survival 16.6%, Open World 11.4%, Crafting 10.9%, Building 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced survival game that prioritizes PvP combat and vehicle-based exploration in a harsh environment.
- #22 Subsistence
81% 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 44.6% ★, Survival 13.9%, Crafting 11.4%, Open World 9.3%, Multiplayer 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: It features intense survival mechanics and a robust base-building system that rewards careful planning and resource management.
- #23 GRAV
81% 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 46.3% ★, Survival 14.7%, Open World 12.2%, Crafting 9.3%, Multiplayer 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi survival game that offers extensive base-building and exploration mechanics for fans of the sandbox genre.
- #24 Outlaws of the Old West
79% matchMixed59% of 6,287 reviews2019
Dev: Virtual Basement LLCPub: Wandering Wizard
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Outlaws of the Old West is a massively multiplayer survival MMO with a huge world, thousands of items and a modular building system. Survive the wild, build your own homestead, defeat villainous bandits and work with others to tame the Wild West.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 51.4% ★, Survival 16.2%, Open World 14.3%, Multiplayer 8.7%, Crafting 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: It applies the survival-craft formula to a western setting, offering similar building and social systems to the seed game.
- #25 Valnir Rok Survival RPG
80% matchMixed44% of 980 reviews2017
Dev: encurio
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Valnir Rok is a multiplayer survival roleplaying game in a Viking setting with quests by bestselling author Giles Kristian. Explore a huge open world, craft items, cook meals, build houses and found clan cities. Raid other clans or place bounties. Pray to the gods and survive.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 24.7% ★, Open World 18.5%, Survival 18.5%, Multiplayer 9.3%, Crafting 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A Viking-themed survival game that blends RPG progression with open-world crafting and combat.
- #26 Crestfallen: Medieval Survival
77% matchMixed60% of 455 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 29% ★, Crafting 10.6%, Survival 10.4%, Open World 8.6%, Medieval 8.4%
- #27 Heat
78% matchMixed49% of 2,935 reviews2020
Dev: Code}{atch
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Survive the wilderness, build a home, raise a family, and expand your territory. Gain power as President, deliver justice as Sheriff, fight for your tribe as Chief, or show some southern hospitality as Governor. Begin your new life in 19th century America.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 28.2% ★, Survival 18.2%, Open World 15.4%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Crafting 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This western-themed survival game features deep building and social systems that mirror the complexity of medieval survival titles.
- #28 ENDALOR
75% matchMixed68% of 79 reviews2026
Dev: Diorite Games
Windows
An immersive medieval dark fantasy survival game with RPG elements for 1-4 players. Set in a hand crafted open world. Explore, survive, build, craft, fight and conquer your way through the dark, brutal and mysterious lands.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 33.9% ★, Survival 10%, Medieval 9.7%, Open World 9.1%, Crafting 8.3%
- #29 SURVIVAL: Postapocalypse Now
77% matchMixed56% of 8,877 reviews2019
Dev: TB Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 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 49.7% ★, Survival 15.9%, Open World 10.2%, Multiplayer 6.9%, Crafting 6.5%
- #30 Myth of Empires
74% matchMixed67% of 17,261 reviews2024
Dev: Angela GamePub: Imperium Interactive Entertainment
Windows
Median: 15.4 hrsMean: 230.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Myth of Empires is a multiplayer war sandbox game featuring a high degree of freedom and multiple civilizations. Players must survive, craft, create, and lead troops in their quest to conquer PVE or PVP territory and build their own empire. Xizhou Civilization Pack is now officially released!
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 36.9% ★, Building 11.5%, Open World 10.6%, Survival 10.5%, Medieval 8.9%
- #31 Mount & Blade: Warband
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 170,226 reviews2010
Dev: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.6 hrsMean: 120.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Why similar: Medieval 39.3%, Open World 25%, Multiplayer 11.8%, Sandbox 11.5%, RPG 5.4%
- #32 Life is Feudal: Arden
73% matchMixed42% of 817 reviews2025
Dev: LTG
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Life is Feudal: Arden is a new free-to-play open-world MMORPG set in the Middle Ages, built on the foundation of Life is Feudal: MMO. Engage in thrilling PvP combat, navigate political intrigue, master a variety of professions and craft unique items. Forge your own path to power and greatness!
Why similar: Crafting 16.6%, Building 15.5%, Medieval 14.4%, Survival 13%, Sandbox 11.3%
- #33 Rem Survival
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 802 reviews2021
Dev: Immortal Hand Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 47.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Scavenge abandoned ruins, craft gear from scrap and salvaged materials, and fight the environment itself as hunger, exposure, and exhaustion push you to your limits. There are no second chances—only adaptation or death.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 39.9% ★, Crafting 13.1%, Survival 12.8%, Open World 11.5%, Building 10.3%
- #34 Mortal Online
74% matchMixed52% of 2,957 reviews2015
Dev: Star Vault AB
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Mortal Online is a first-person medieval fantasy MMORPG, set in a huge, open, unforgiving world. Choose your race, choose your playstyle, choose a profession, choose where to place your loyalties - if you have any...
Why similar: Open World 23.9%, Survival 15.8%, Medieval 14%, Sandbox 12.1%, Crafting 8.6%
- #35 Wurm Unlimited
73% 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 36.7% ★, Open World 11.4%, Crafting 11%, Survival 9.7%, Building 8.8%
- #36 CastleMiner Z
71% matchVery Positive81% of 11,088 reviews2014
Dev: DigitalDNA Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 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 45.2% ★, Survival 14.1%, Open World 8.5%, Crafting 8.3%, Multiplayer 7.8%
- #37 Deadside
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 40,013 reviews2024
Dev: Bad Pixel
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 44.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
An Open World Survival Shooter blending hardcore PVP and PVE action. Secure precious loot in safe zones or build your own fortress in the wild. With intense gunfights, stunning visuals, and performance smooth enough for any system, the challenge awaits!
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 39.7% ★, Survival 15.8%, Open World 12.3%, Crafting 8.2%, PvP 8%
- #38 Next Day: Survival
71% matchMixed62% of 10,257 reviews2018
Dev: SOFF GamesPub: Last Level
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Next Day is a multi-player SURVIVAL game with elements of RPG, in an imaginary country in Eastern Europe. Carry out an array of tasks, learn skills, and develop your character. Have shootouts with opponents and earn a reputation.
Why similar: Survival 30.9%, Open World 23.7%, Multiplayer 13.9%, Crafting 13.5%, PvP 5.5%
- #39 Hide & Hold Out - H2o
72% matchMixed54% of 630 reviews2016
Dev: Red Abyss Software
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Hide & Hold Out is a multiplayer survival game taking place in a devastated water world. Gather, build, team up with your friends and establish the foundations of your future floating empire utilizing the heavy guns of your battle ships!
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 52% ★, Survival 14.4%, Crafting 8.9%, Open World 8.5%, Multiplayer 7.3%
- #40 Rising World
70% matchVery Positive86% of 5,845 reviews2014
Dev: JIW-Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Rising World is a voxel based open-world sandbox game, featuring a procedurally generated world, playable in single and multi-player.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 42.2% ★, Crafting 13.1%, Survival 12.3%, Building 11.9%, Multiplayer 7.6%
- #41 Carth
69% matchMixed58% of 73 reviews2024
Dev: Deidre Reay Studios LLC
Windows
Carth is a survival rpg set in a ravaged open world. You will need to explore, build, and fight to thrive. Gain extraordinary skills as you take on an incredible evil. Join together or go at it alone as you attempt to survive Carth.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 36.1% ★, Crafting 12%, Medieval 11.7%, Building 9.9%, Open World 9.4%
- #42 Bellwright
67% matchVery Positive81% of 18,990 reviews2024
Dev: Donkey Crew
Windows
Median: 13.0 hrsMean: 41.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Establish and expand your own settlements, liberate the land and assist its villagers, and recruit others to your cause while learning more about a life you had to leave behind. Command your forces, prove your valor through combat, and cement yourself as the hero of your people.
Why similar: Survival 19%, Open World 16.6%, Medieval 16.5%, Crafting 15.5%, Building 11%
- #43 Fragmented
72% 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 46.9% ★, Survival 14.2%, Open World 9.2%, Crafting 7.7%, Multiplayer 6.6%
- #44 Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
70% matchVery Positive83% of 65,320 reviews2012
Dev: Torn Banner Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Besiege castles and raid villages in Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, a fast-paced medieval first person slasher with a focus on multiplayer battles
Why similar: Medieval 53.2%, Multiplayer 20.6%, Gore 11.8%, PvP 7.8%, Action 3.4%
- #45 The Isle
69% matchVery Positive80% of 107,823 reviews2015
Dev: Afterthought LLC
Windows
Median: 12.4 hrsMean: 123.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Experience fierce open world survival gameplay as you attempt to stay alive on an unforgiving island inhabited by dinosaurs! Hunt. Grow. Survive.
Why similar: Survival 32.8%, Open World 27%, Multiplayer 17.5%, Sandbox 5.9%, Realistic 5.1%
- #46 Blackwake
68% matchVery Positive81% of 26,040 reviews2020
Dev: Mastfire Studios Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Blackwake is a multiplayer naval FPS focused on teamwork and cooperation. Fire the cannons, sink enemy ships or board them with firearms and steel.
Why similar: Multiplayer 53.7%, Open World 22.7%, Co-op 13.5%, Action 6.4%, Adventure 2.1%
- #47 SCUM
65% matchMostly Positive74% of 122,922 reviews2025
Dev: Gamepires
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 102.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Traverse punishing environments, looting, crafting and evading the constant threats to your life. The unprecedented levels of character customization and progression are your ultimate tools for survival.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 38% ★, Survival 12.6%, Open World 11.9%, Crafting 10.6%, PvP 6.1%
- #48 Nightingale
67% 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 36.4% ★, Survival 12%, Crafting 10.8%, Open World 10.7%, Building 9.5%
- #49 Ars Notoria
66% matchMixed63% of 288 reviews2025
Dev: XRON SoftwarePub: Lilith Games
Windows
Ars Notoria is an open-world survival crafting game set in a rich fantasy world. Learn six distinct schools of magic, gather resources, build your base, expand your influence, and stand against the ever-shifting threat of the Enthralled. You are the one destined to change the kingdom.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 37.1% ★, Crafting 12.1%, Survival 11.5%, Open World 10.5%, Building 10.4%
- #50 Life is Feudal: Forest Village
69% matchMixed66% of 5,984 reviews2017
Dev: MindillusionPub: Bitbox Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 30.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
LiF:Forest Village is a city builder with survival aspects in a realistic harsh medieval world. Shape, build and expand your settlement, grow various food to prevent your villagers from avitaminosis and starvation. Possess them for additional micromanagement or simply to wander around.
Why similar: Medieval 25.1%, Survival 22.4%, Building 18.3%, Open World 13.4%, Crafting 8.6%
- #51 Wild Terra 2: New Lands
68% matchMixed52% of 3,315 reviews2022
Dev: Juvty Worlds
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 32.0 hrs≥1hr: 42%
MMORPG full of details that create a unique immersion and the spirit of adventure! Play your role in the life-filled medieval world controlled by players.
Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 35.8% ★, Crafting 9.8%, Medieval 9.2%, Building 8.2%, Survival 7.7%
- #52 Necesse
63% 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 44.9% ★, Open World 9.3%, Survival 9%, Crafting 9%, Building 6.8%
