- #1 Caves of Qud
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,086 reviews2024
Dev: Freehold GamesPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Inhabit a deeply-simulated science fantasy world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. Build a character from over a hundred mutations and cybernetics. The award-winning sandbox roguelike & RPG full of robots, deep lore, and sentient plants.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 26.5% ★, Procedural Generation 17.5%, Moddable 15.5% ★, Open World 12.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of procedural generation and simulation that offers unparalleled freedom in a strange, science-fantasy open world.
- #2 Elin
96% matchVery Positive94% of 8,596 reviews2024
Dev: Lafrontier
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 64.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Successor to the roguelike RPG "Elona". Adventure, survival, crafting, home-building, myths passed down, and stories of humans and Elea spun. What scars will you leave on the land of Ylva?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34% ★, Sandbox 13%, Procedural Generation 12.8%, Open World 12.5%, Perma Death 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A deep sandbox simulation that builds upon the complex systems of its predecessor with extensive crafting and world-building.
- #3 The Doors of Trithius
96% matchVery Positive94% of 851 reviews2021
Dev: Jake Donkersgoed
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The Doors of Trithius is an open-world RPG roguelike. Engage in tactical turn-based combat in a living world of warring factions, wandering behemoths, and ancient magic. Level your skills, cook, craft, and explore dungeons. Will you follow the story, or let adventure be your guide?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38.6% ★, Procedural Generation 15.5%, Open World 12.5%, Survival 8.4%, Turn-Based Combat 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A procedural open-world roguelike that mirrors the exploration and character progression focus of Soulash 2.
- #4 Kenshi
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 110,425 reviews2018
Dev: Lo-Fi Games
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 70.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors.
Why similar: Sandbox 24.3%, Open World 24.1%, Survival 14.9%, Base Building 11.9%, RPG 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides the ultimate sandbox experience where you can shape the world through trade, combat, or total destruction in a brutal, simulated environment.
- #5 Stoneshard
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 33,430 reviews2020
Dev: Ink Stains GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 19.6%, RPG 17.9%, Survival 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, Sandbox 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, turn-based tactical RPG that emphasizes survival and challenging combat in a persistent, open world.
- #6 UnReal World
94% matchVery Positive95% of 1,350 reviews2016
Dev: Sami Maaranen (creator)Pub: Enormous Elk
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
The cult classic open-ended wilderness survival roguelike taking place in the ancient North, iron-age Finland. Throughout the years, UnReal World has been praised for its incredible depth, realism, atmos and immersion. Lose yourself in the most intricate, detailed and enchanting iron-age game world.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 28.1% ★, Sandbox 11.4%, Procedural Generation 11.2%, Open World 10.1%, Crafting 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic survival roguelike that focuses on realistic wilderness living and deep crafting systems in a procedurally generated landscape.
- #7 Vagabond
93% matchMostly Positive78% of 98 reviews2023
Dev: Pierre Vigier
Windows · Linux
Explore procedurally generated living worlds in this 2D sandbox RPG. Meet hundreds of characters in cities, complete quests, craft powerful items, buy and furnish your home or fight monsters in dungeons.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 19.5%, Sandbox 18.6%, Open World 15.2%, Crafting 12.4%, RPG 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox RPG that prioritizes player agency and procedural generation, allowing for a highly customizable experience.
- #8 Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead
92% matchVery Positive92% of 496 reviews2023
Dev: CleverRavenPub: KorGgenT
Windows · Linux
The epitome of a modern traditional roguelike: with turn-based play and a RPG-like skill progression system, it hearkens back to some of the major aspects of this genre. This game has an incredible depth, with a deep inventory system, vehicles and boats, NPCs with their own stories, and more.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 36.8% ★, Moddable 21.4% ★, Sandbox 14.5%, Survival 9.8%, RPG 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for deep survival simulation, offering unmatched complexity in crafting, world interaction, and procedural depth.
- #9 Dwarf Fortress
91% matchVery Positive95% of 30,806 reviews2022
Dev: Bay 12 GamesPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 38.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world. Keep your dwarves happy, grow their community and beware of digging too deeply. The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created.
Why similar: Sandbox 24.9%, Base Building 22.9%, Survival 16.8%, Simulation 9.1%, Moddable 6.1% ★
Why You'll Like It: Offers the most comprehensive world simulation available, where history and geography are procedurally generated with incredible detail.
- #10 Tales of Maj'Eyal
91% matchVery Positive95% of 7,237 reviews2013
Dev: Netcore Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tales of Maj’Eyal is a roguelike RPG, featuring tactical turn-based combat and advanced character building. Play as one of many unique races and classes in the lore-filled world of Eyal, exploring random dungeons, facing challenging battles, and developing characters with your own tailored mix of abilities and powers.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 52.9% ★, Perma Death 19.4%, Moddable 7.9% ★, RPG 7.2%, Procedural Generation 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features deep character customization and complex tactical combat that will appeal to fans of traditional roguelike mechanics.
- #11 Terra Randoma
89% matchVery Positive90% of 163 reviews2024
Dev: Deniz K.
Windows
Terra Randoma is a turn-based roguelike RPG in a procedurally generated open world. Travel a world full of curiousity and perilous dungeons. Develop your character however you want with skills, talent stones and randomized items while you discover an ancient secret.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.8% ★, Procedural Generation 14.2%, Sandbox 13.3%, Open World 11.8%, Perma Death 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional roguelike that captures the essence of open-world exploration and procedural quest generation.
- #12 Soulash
90% matchMostly Positive70% of 547 reviews2022
Dev: Artur Smiarowski
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Eat the villagers, murder bunnies, milk cows, or exterminate gods! Soulash is a traditional, turn-based roguelike where your goal is to consume the souls of the living, conquer the vast fantasy world and decide its fate.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 28.4% ★, Moddable 12.5% ★, Perma Death 8.8%, Open World 8.7%, Turn-Based Combat 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: The original title in the series, offering a more focused villain-protagonist experience with similar roguelike mechanics.
- #13 NEO Scavenger
89% matchVery Positive90% of 5,359 reviews2014
Dev: Blue Bottle Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
NEO Scavenger is a game where you must survive in the wasteland long enough to figure out who you are. Each turn, you must decide where to go, how to scavenge for supplies, and how to deal with anything and anyone you encounter.
Why similar: Survival 22.6%, Procedural Generation 17.7%, Perma Death 15.3%, Crafting 15.1%, Sandbox 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based survival game that emphasizes scavenging, crafting, and tactical decision-making in a post-apocalyptic setting.
- #14 Path of Achra
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,085 reviews2024
Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Path of Achra is a dark fantasy roguelike of the ancient earth, with a focus on streamlined controls and rapid hero customization. A "broken build sandbox." Fight through the deadly lands of Achra to reach the horrors of the Obelisk, and discover what lies beyond...
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.9% ★, Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, Perma Death 14.5%, Procedural Generation 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on deep character build customization and tactical turn-based combat within a dark, procedural setting.
- #15 Wayward
88% matchVery Positive86% of 1,349 reviews2016
Dev: Unlok
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
You awake to discover yourself no longer in the company of good men or a fine seafaring vessel. Treasure... you remember something about treasure. Wayward is a challenging turn-based, top-down, wilderness survival roguelike. Explore, build, and most importantly survive in these unforgiving lands.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.9% ★, Crafting 13.9%, Survival 13.2%, Sandbox 10.8%, Open World 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused sandbox game that relies heavily on crafting and environmental interaction in a procedurally generated world.
- #16 Cogmind
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,943 reviews2017
Dev: Grid Sage Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Cogmind is a sci-fi roguelike epic in which you play a robot building yourself from components found or salvaged from other robots. Explore a living, breathing world through turn-based tactical combat, or sneak, hack, and fly your way to victory.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 64.7% ★, Procedural Generation 15.1%, Perma Death 13.8%, RPG 5.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished traditional roguelike with a unique item-based progression system that rewards strategic crafting and exploration.
- #17 Approaching Infinity
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 709 reviews2025
Dev: IBOL
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Approaching Infinity is a turn-based space RPG in the spirit of the sci-fi classics, with endless progression and exploration. Fight tactical battles or use diplomacy. Seek powerful artifacts. Quest, mine, trade, and craft. Level up forever or attempt 10 victories in hardcore or adventure mode.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 35.1% ★, Procedural Generation 14.3%, Open World 12.1%, Perma Death 11.2%, Crafting 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A space-faring roguelike that emphasizes exploration, trading, and RPG progression in a vast, procedurally generated galaxy.
- #18 Project Zomboid
86% matchVery Positive94% of 440,877 reviews2013
Dev: The Indie Stone
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.8 hrsMean: 82.3 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: Survival 29%, Open World 24.3%, Sandbox 21.7%, Crafting 13.6%, RPG 6%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore sandbox survival simulation that demands careful planning, crafting, and exploration to survive in a persistent world.
- #19 Wartales
84% matchVery Positive87% of 34,222 reviews2023
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows
Median: 21.5 hrsMean: 51.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!
Why similar: Open World 29.5%, Turn-Based Combat 18.7%, RPG 18.1%, Sandbox 15.6%, Survival 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world sandbox RPG where you manage a mercenary company, focusing on tactical combat and economic survival.
- #20 Battle Brothers
84% matchVery Positive88% of 27,117 reviews2017
Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 93.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.
Why similar: Moddable 34.6% ★, Sandbox 20.8%, Open World 17.6%, RPG 9.9%, Fantasy 8%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical sandbox RPG that features a living, procedurally generated world where your choices significantly impact the economy and political landscape.
- #21 Keplerth
83% matchVery Positive85% of 4,121 reviews2022
Dev: TAROPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Welcome to Keplerth! Try to survive on a hostile alien planet in this 2D sandbox RPG, where you can choose to live alone or fight side by side with your friends in the online multiplayer mode. Survive, build, farm, fight, and explore your way to victory in this open-world adventure!
Why similar: Sandbox 23.9%, Open World 18.5%, Survival 15.5%, Exploration 10.1%, Base Building 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox adventure that blends survival, crafting, and exploration in a procedurally generated world.
- #22 Zorbus
82% matchVery Positive91% of 361 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 43.4% ★, Procedural Generation 14.3%, Perma Death 11.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%, RPG 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional roguelike that prioritizes tactical depth and dungeon exploration with a focus on meaningful player choices.
- #23 Star Traders: Frontiers
82% matchVery Positive84% of 3,754 reviews2018
Dev: Trese Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
You are the captain of a starship venturing through a massive open universe. Customize your crew and take command at the helm of your very own ship as you explore a galaxy torn apart by internal strife, alien threats, and political intrigue.
Why similar: Moddable 22.8% ★, Procedural Generation 13.6%, Sandbox 12.5%, Economy 12%, Perma Death 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A deep simulation-heavy RPG that allows for significant freedom in how you interact with the game's economy and political factions.
- #24 RimWorld
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 236,346 reviews2018
Dev: Ludeon Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 59.1 hrsMean: 259.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
Why similar: Moddable 24.7% ★, Base Building 19.4%, Sandbox 14.8%, Survival 12.9%, Procedural Generation 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: A colony simulation that excels at generating emergent stories through its complex AI and procedural world events.
- #25 UnderRail
81% matchVery Positive86% of 7,028 reviews2015
Dev: Stygian Software
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 39.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
UnderRail is an old-school turn-based isometric role-playing game that features a large open post-apocalyptic world, deep and challenging combat and an intricate storyline.
Why similar: RPG 28.9%, Turn-Based Combat 23.5%, Crafting 15.7%, Open World 15.1%, Sandbox 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style isometric RPG that offers deep character building and tactical combat in a sprawling, dangerous world.
- #26 Realms of Magic
81% matchVery Positive81% of 986 reviews2022
Dev: Polished Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 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: Sandbox 25.3%, RPG 21.5%, Open World 21.5%, Crafting 11.5%, Survival 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world sandbox RPG that combines survival elements with traditional fantasy questing and crafting.
- #27 Kynseed
79% matchVery Positive83% of 3,619 reviews2022
Dev: PixelCount Studios
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Embark on a lifetime of adventure in a beautiful world of creativity and intrigue. Raise a family, customise your farm, run a business, craft items, and battle some marvellously malevolent monsters.
Why similar: Sandbox 20.5%, Crafting 18.3%, Open World 15.4%, Exploration 9.2%, RPG 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A life-sim sandbox that features a living world with aging characters and procedural elements that evolve over time.
- #28 Wildermyth
78% matchVery Positive95% of 18,060 reviews2021
Dev: Worldwalker Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 38.2%, Moddable 34.7% ★, Fantasy 13.7%, RPG 12%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features procedural storytelling and tactical combat that makes every playthrough feel like a unique, character-driven epic.
- #29 Archmage Rises
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 429 reviews2023
Dev: Defiance Game Studio
Windows · Mac
Experience the freedom normally only found in a tabletop RPG. Empowered with magic, you will create your own story, and experience real consequences from the decisions you make. Will you be the world’s savior... or its destroyer? The choice is yours.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 20.4%, Sandbox 20.1%, Base Building 17.2%, Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, RPG 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world procedural fantasy RPG that emphasizes magic, exploration, and tabletop-inspired storytelling.
- #30 Songs of Syx
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,777 reviews2020
Dev: Gamatron AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Songs of Syx is a fantasy city-builder with vast battles simulating thousands of citizens and soldiers. Start off as a small village and build, scheme, and fight your way towards a mighty empire. The mechanics are deep and true to life, where tiny events can spiral into the collapse of kingdoms.
Why similar: Moddable 21% ★, Economy 13.9%, Sandbox 13.8%, Base Building 12.1%, Open World 10.1%
- #31 Quasimorph
76% matchVery Positive83% of 5,924 reviews2023
Dev: Magnum ScriptumPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Take on a role of a hardened PMC fighter in a dark turn-based extraction RPG. Engage in unforgiving combat, manage your ship and pile up the bodies of your clones to unravel the dark mystery behind threat to all life.
Why similar: Economy 22%, Procedural Generation 21.1%, Perma Death 18.3%, Turn-Based Combat 16.7%, RPG 9.7%
- #32 Solace Crafting
77% 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: Crafting 16.7%, Sandbox 15.2%, Base Building 14.9%, Open World 14.5%, Survival 13.3%
- #33 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
78% matchVery Positive84% of 1,595 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas Biskup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) is one of the most successful roguelike games ever created, boasting a brilliant mix of story, RPG, exploration, and intensely strategic & flexible combat. The Steam version adds various features like achievements, difficulty level customization & play modes.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 56.2% ★, Perma Death 17.3%, Procedural Generation 12.6%, RPG 5.6%, Fantasy 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational traditional roguelike that features a massive, complex world and deep RPG progression systems.
- #34 Necesse
73% 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: Sandbox 20.3%, Open World 17.2%, Crafting 16.4%, Survival 13%, Base Building 12.7%
- #35 Stardeus
74% matchVery Positive87% of 1,529 reviews2022
Dev: Kodo LinijaPub: Paradox Arc
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 22.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Stardeus is a deep colony sim set on a broken starship manned by drones and hibernating human survivors. As the AI, have your drones repair your ship, save your crew and travel the stars in this beautiful simulation.
Why similar: Moddable 18.7% ★, Base Building 13%, Sandbox 12.6%, Crafting 11.8%, Procedural Generation 11.7%
- #36 The Bloodline
73% matchVery Positive83% of 3,777 reviews2023
Dev: Shieldbearer StudiosPub: 505 Pulse
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The Bloodline is a sandbox adventure RPG that lets you play your way. Reforge bonds between kingdoms, explore the wilds, craft and plan adventures and wield mighty weapons or magic as you prepare for what is to come…
Why similar: Sandbox 27.2%, Open World 22%, RPG 13.6%, Combat 12.7%, Exploration 11.2%
- #37 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
75% matchVery Positive86% of 388 reviews2019
Dev: Portal Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore randomly generated content and experience the thrill of a classic tactical turn-based rogue-like RPG! Choose from a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique abilities and strengths. Get ready for an unforgettable journey of strategy, skill, and discovery.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 42.7% ★, Perma Death 15.5%, Procedural Generation 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%, RPG 7.2%
- #38 Shards of Azuria
76% matchMixed60% of 101 reviews2019
Dev: Blue Potion Games
Windows
Shards of Azuria is an isometric, craft and build RPG. Create a character and a new world, then start your adventure by waking up in town. You are greeted by the locals of Azuria and begin to find your way around.
Why similar: Crafting 28.7%, Sandbox 24.9%, Survival 16.1%, RPG 15.3%, Exploration 7.8%
- #39 Mortal Online 2
74% 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: Sandbox 22.3%, Open World 18.5%, Crafting 15.7%, Survival 11.2%, RPG 9.4%
- #40 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: Sandbox 19.5%, Open World 17.2%, Base Building 16.7%, Crafting 14.3%, Survival 12.8%
- #41 Terminus: Zombie Survivors
71% matchVery Positive94% of 4,386 reviews2024
Dev: Longplay Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 13.2 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: Sandbox 18.8%, Survival 17.2%, Open World 16.2%, Crafting 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%
- #42 Everwind
70% matchVery Positive82% of 2,069 reviews2026
Dev: Enjoy Studio S.A.Pub: Bohemia Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Everwind is a novel take on RPG and Sandbox Survival genre in First-Person-Perspective. Embark on the adventure with your friends - Build a base on a flying island-ship, gather resources, craft, loot, and fight while you rise above the clouds to uncover the mysteries of this world!
Why similar: Procedural Generation 17.3%, Sandbox 16.5%, Open World 13.9%, Crafting 12.4%, Survival 11.4%
- #43 Odd Realm
71% matchVery Positive85% of 992 reviews2024
Dev: Unknown Origin Games Inc
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Forge a new kingdom in a land recovering from the Fracture. Which of the surviving races will you lead to rebuild, explore, and conquer the unknown? The dwindling yet immortal Ancients? The bold and resourceful Humans? The life stealing Ardyn? Or the secretive Gwdir who shape living groves?
Why similar: Procedural Generation 20.9%, Base Building 19.4%, Crafting 15.3%, Survival 13.1%, Sandbox 9.7%
- #44 Rogue Harvest
75% matchMixed57% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: Genetix Studio
Windows
Rogue Harvest is a finely crafted Rogue-like Open World Adventure - Dig, Mine, Build, Craft, Explore, and Survive in a massive Procedurally Generated World and work to unravel the mystery of how you ended up in this dream like place.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 29.4% ★, Procedural Generation 16.7%, Crafting 13.7%, Sandbox 13.4%, Survival 9.5%
- #45 Force of Nature 2: Prologue
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 76 reviews2023
Dev: A.Y.std
Windows
Force of Nature 2: Prologue is an introduction to the world of the main game. Explore one of the many worlds and uncover its mystery. This game combines the genres of Survival, Sandbox, Action, Adventure, RPG, Strategy and Resource Management
Why similar: Sandbox 19.9%, Crafting 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Base Building 10.9%, RPG 10.7%
- #46 Forsaken Isle
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 512 reviews2025
Dev: Smoodlez
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Stranded on a desert island, explore, craft, build and fight in this action survival game!
Why similar: Crafting 26.9%, Survival 25.1%, Sandbox 23.1%, RPG 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%
- #47 Core Keeper
67% 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: Procedural Generation 15.3%, Sandbox 15.1%, Crafting 13.6%, Open World 13.2%, Base Building 13.2%
- #48 Deep Despair 2
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 90 reviews2021
Dev: BekkerDev Studio
Windows
Deep Despair 2 is an open world survival adventure action game with procedural generation and complete freedom of action: building, crafting, hunting, farming, livestock, brewing, cooking, traveling, fight, and more.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 18.3%, Sandbox 18.2%, Crafting 16.3%, Open World 14.4%, Survival 12%
- #49 Lantern Forge
73% matchMixed54% of 284 reviews2014
Dev: Hearthfire Studios
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Lantern Forge is a sandbox survival game with building, crafting, and RPG elements. Mine and forage for resources to build a home, plant crops, and craft weapons and armor. Then venture out to explore the wilderness, find hidden dungeons and temples, fight unique monsters, and collect the treasures they guard.
Why similar: Sandbox 32.2%, Crafting 27.6%, Survival 21%, RPG 19.2%
- #50 Fata Deum - The God Sim
69% matchMixed60% of 450 reviews2025
Dev: 42 Bits EntertainmentPub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows
Inspired by the god games of old, Fata Deum lets you mold settlements and townsfolk in your image. Will you raise the settlements to splendor, or spur them on to violent debauchery and demons? Watch as a living world grows under your whims.
Why similar: Moddable 22.4% ★, Sandbox 14.5%, Base Building 12.9%, Open World 12.3%, Economy 11.9%
- #51 SAELIG
70% matchVery Positive86% of 1,077 reviews2017
Dev: Atorcoppe Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 60%
SÆLIG is a game that blends together elements of simulation, strategy, RPG, and business management. Centred around the life of you and your family, you must try to survive and bring wealth and prosperity to your household.
Why similar: Economy 26%, Open World 16.3%, Sandbox 15.3%, Crafting 14.5%, RPG 11.7%
- #52 Low Magic Age
69% matchVery Positive89% of 3,411 reviews2017
Dev: Low Magic Studios
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Adventure and fight in a medieval fantasy open world! Build heroic characters with various abilities, travel through villages, cities, or perilous dungeons. Strategic turn-based combat system and advanced character building - Fog of war, charging and flanking, and more in the fast-paced Arena mode.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 55% ★, Turn-Based Combat 23.7%, Sandbox 21.3%
- #53 iZolated
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 116 reviews2024
Dev: Crooked RoadPub: LT-Games
Windows
iZolated - This is a post-apocalyptic 2D action game with elements of survival and RPG, which throws you into a harsh open world where the slightest mistake costs you your life. Find equipment, engage in fights, and prove that you are the top of the food chain in this chaos!
Why similar: Sandbox 17.4%, Procedural Generation 16.1%, Base Building 13.2%, Open World 13%, Crafting 10.8%
- #54 Of Blades & Tails
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 388 reviews2023
Dev: Felix LaukelPub: Pineapple Works
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A turn-based RPG that is action-oriented but rewards a thoughtful approach. Explore a fantastic land populated by different animal tribes. Follow the main story or hunt for treasures in ancient ruins and mysterious dungeons. Develop your character and gain powerful equipment.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 15.9%, Sandbox 15.6%, Open World 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 10%
- #55 It Lurks Below
69% matchVery Positive83% of 1,274 reviews2019
Dev: Graybeard GamesPub: Skystone Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
It Lurks Below is an action-oriented, survival RPG in a randomly generated world. Fight through the massive underground dungeon, customize your character with random items and find out what evil lurks below.
Why similar: Sandbox 25.4%, Survival 22.2%, RPG 21.4%, Crafting 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%
- #56 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
66% matchVery Positive83% of 5,864 reviews2025
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 40.8%, RPG 22%, Fantasy 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Combat 11.5%
- #57 Lumencraft
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,264 reviews2023
Dev: 2Dynamic GamesPub: Star Drifters
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Lumencraft is a unique combination of a top-down, rogue-like shooter and base building with tower defense elements. Dig and light up dark halls of a fully destructible environment on procedurally generated maps and campaign levels to find precious Lumen - humanity's only chance for survival.
Why similar: Sandbox 28.4%, Base Building 22.1%, Survival 15.6%, Exploration 13.2%, Combat 10.4%
- #58 Death Trash
66% matchVery Positive93% of 3,662 reviews2021
Dev: Crafting Legends
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Death Trash features a post-apocalyptic world where cosmic horrors long for humanity but meet punks with shotguns. It combines old-school role-playing, modern action gameplay and player freedom. Create your own character and explore a handcrafted world.
Why similar: Open World 35.2%, Exploration 22%, RPG 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 19.3%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #59 Age of Reforging: The Freelands
66% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,196 reviews2025
Dev: PersonaeGame StudioPub: Kunpan Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Age of Reforging: The Freelands is a medieval high-freedom sandbox adventure CRPG. You'll be a reforger in the freelands chosen by the Goddess to embark on a medieval adventure tour at your own pace, gathering teammates, fighting for survival, and craft your unique legend!
Why similar: Sandbox 32%, Open World 28.3%, RPG 14.3%, Exploration 13.9%, Fantasy 11.5%
- #60 TFM: The First Men
67% matchMixed62% of 406 reviews2022
Dev: Gathering Tree
Windows
An open-world colony sim based on stories of the first men. Infinite possibilities await your very own Adam and Eve as they embark on a generation-spanning adventure. How will you shape their future?
Why similar: Base Building 24%, Sandbox 15.2%, Procedural Generation 14.8%, Open World 12.1%, Survival 9.7%