- #1 Creatures of Ava
97% matchVery Positive87% of 469 reviews2024
Dev: Inverge StudiosPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Let your empathy guide you as you play an exciting action-adventure, creature-saver game. Understand and tame the creatures of Ava and let them lead you through a variety of ecosystems – all in the hopes of saving the planet from a life-consuming infection.
Why similar: Creature Collector 36.2%, Cozy 24.8%, Crafting 18.1%, Exploration 8.1%, Adventure 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on rescuing creatures and healing ecosystems, mirroring the core restorative gameplay of the seed game.
- #2 Palworld
96% matchVery Positive94% of 417,805 reviews2024
Dev: Pocketpair
Windows
Median: 34.2 hrsMean: 70.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Fight, farm, build and work alongside mysterious creatures called "Pals" in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!
Why similar: Creature Collector 34.3%, Open World 17.6%, Crafting 12.6%, Base Building 11.6%, Sandbox 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines creature collection with base-building and survival in a sprawling open-world environment.
- #3 Grow: Song of the Evertree
96% matchVery Positive81% of 2,538 reviews2021
Dev: Prideful SlothPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements.
Why similar: Open World 19.4%, Sandbox 17.6%, Nature 17%, Third Person 12.1%, Exploration 10%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the magical atmosphere of nurturing a world back to life through gardening and exploration.
- #4 Wildmender
95% matchVery Positive85% of 2,104 reviews2023
Dev: Muse GamesPub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A desert gardening survival game. Start from a tiny spring and cultivate a blooming garden. Explore a vast world amid the sands and uncover its mysteries. Can you defend against the relentless forces of nature and mysterious wraith corruption, to bring life to a dying world?
Why similar: Base Building 20.5%, Crafting 16.7%, Third Person 15.6%, Nature 15.3%, Character Customization 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: Centers on transforming a barren desert into a lush oasis, which aligns perfectly with the land-nurturing mechanics.
- #5 Enshrouded
94% matchVery Positive86% of 98,202 reviews2024
Dev: Keen Games GmbH
Windows
Median: 18.3 hrsMean: 44.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
You are Flameborn, last ember of hope of a dying race. Awaken, survive the terror of a corrupting fog, and reclaim the lost beauty of your kingdom. Venture into a vast world, vanquish punishing bosses, build grand halls and forge your path in this co-op survival action RPG for up to 16 players.
Why similar: Base Building 17.5%, Open World 15.8%, Crafting 12.6%, Action RPG 10.1%, Building 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a vast open world with deep building mechanics and exploration that rewards creativity.
- #6 Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 456 reviews2023
Dev: Snowcastle Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Ikonei Island is yours to discover! Explore and gather resources. Farm the land, craft tools and gear, and build your base or a cozy home. Befriend magical creatures and fight monsters with your friends or solo!
Why similar: Creature Collector 25.8%, Cozy 22.5%, Building 15.4%, Crafting 14.3%, Exploration 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on befriending creatures and exploring a beautiful island to restore its natural balance.
- #7 Slime Rancher 2
92% matchVery Positive94% of 46,920 reviews2025
Dev: Monomi Park
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Continue the adventures of Beatrix LeBeau as she journeys across the Slime Sea to Rainbow Island, a land brimming with ancient mysteries, and bursting with wiggly, new slimes to wrangle in this sequel to the smash-hit, Slime Rancher.
Why similar: Creature Collector 41.8%, Open World 21.5%, Building 14.3%, Fantasy 7.2%, Adventure 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features vibrant, colorful exploration and the collection of unique creatures in a relaxing, imaginative setting.
- #8 Smalland: Survive the Wilds
93% 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: Base Building 18.3%, Crafting 14.4%, Building 13%, Open World 12.4%, Sandbox 10%
Why You'll Like It: Features a nature-focused perspective with intricate base-building and exploration of a larger-than-life world.
- #9 Yaoling: Mythical Journey
91% matchVery Positive90% of 3,444 reviews2025
Dev: RAYKA STUDIO
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Yaoling: Mythical Journey is a creature collecting Eastern fantasy RPG featuring an world filled with rich stories and unique Yaolings. Tasked to uncover a mysterious evil, you embark on a journey with your Yaolings, forming new friendships, engage in intense battles, and face countless challenges!
Why similar: Creature Collector 27.5%, Cozy 16.5%, Open World 11.8%, Crafting 11.1%, Sandbox 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Blends creature collection with RPG elements and adventure in a charming, stylized world.
- #10 The Planet Crafter
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 67,314 reviews2024
Dev: Miju Games
Windows
Median: 21.1 hrsMean: 37.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A space survival open world terraforming crafting game, designed for 1 to 10 players. Alter the ecosystem of an inhospitable planet to render it habitable for humanity. Survive, gather resources, and build your base. Then, generate oxygen, warmth, and pressure to create a brand new biosphere.
Why similar: Base Building 25%, Crafting 18.2%, Building 17%, Open World 14.9%, Sandbox 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep focus on terraforming a hostile planet into a thriving, habitable ecosystem.
- #11 My Time at Sandrock
90% matchVery Positive88% of 28,280 reviews2023
Dev: Pathea Games
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 39.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Travel to the desert community of Sandrock and take on the role of a fledgling Builder. Use your trusty toolset to gather resources, construct machines, and turn your run-down workshop into a well-oiled production facility to save the town from the jaws of economic ruin!
Why similar: Building 21.2%, Crafting 20.7%, Sandbox 16.2%, Open World 15.4%, Character Customization 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes community building and crafting in a world that requires environmental and social restoration.
- #12 ARK: Survival Ascended
89% matchMixed60% of 100,735 reviews2023
Dev: Studio Wildcard
Windows
Median: 28.6 hrsMean: 195.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
ARK is reimagined from the ground-up into the next-generation of video game technology with Unreal Engine 5! Form a tribe, tame & breed hundreds of unique dinosaurs and primeval creatures, explore, craft, build, and fight your way to the top of the food-chain. Your new world awaits!
Why similar: Base Building 17.3%, Open World 16.7%, Crafting 14.4%, Building 13.1%, Sandbox 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-fidelity open-world experience centered on taming prehistoric creatures and building bases.
- #13 Soulmask
88% matchVery Positive81% of 17,627 reviews2024
Dev: CampFire StudioPub: Qooland Games
Windows
Median: 13.7 hrsMean: 66.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Choose your path across a primeval continent shaped by the Mask's power. From lush rainforests to scorched sands, recruit and lead unique tribesmen, build automated production lines, and construct everything from local bases to colossal airships, uncover the secrets of the Mask
Why similar: Base Building 20%, Building 17.6%, Crafting 17.4%, Open World 15.6%, Sandbox 14.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features complex tribe management and creature-like recruitment in a massive, immersive open world.
- #14 Drake Hollow
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,787 reviews2020
Dev: The Molasses FloodPub: CD PROJEKT RED
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Build and defend villages of vegetable folk from deadly feral beasts in the blighted world of The Hollow. Explore, gather, and fight! You can even invite your friends. Can you craft the perfect village?
Why similar: Open World 18.2%, Sandbox 16.1%, Base Building 15.9%, Building 12.3%, Character Customization 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Involves building and protecting settlements while exploring a mysterious, nature-infused world.
- #15 Pathless Woods
87% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,093 reviews2024
Dev: AniYa Games Studio
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Embark on a cozy open-world survival journey inspired by ancient China's heritage. Gather resources, cultivate crops, build your dream home, and defend it from marauders. Team up with friends to explore and uncover a world where adventure meets serenity.
Why similar: Base Building 19.5%, Crafting 19.4%, Open World 17.1%, Building 15.3%, Sandbox 14.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers survival and building mechanics set within a beautiful, nature-rich environment.
- #16 Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure
86% matchVery Positive84% of 2,178 reviews2025
Dev: Massive MiniteamPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Oddsparks is a blend of automation and real-time strategy for both the die-hard fans of the automation genre and the automation-curious. Explore a strange fantasy world, uncover the mysteries of the past, automate your workshops, and go on adventures with your odd & adorable Sparks!
Why similar: Building 19%, Cozy 16.9%, Base Building 14.5%, Crafting 10.8%, Open World 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Uses creature-like units to automate tasks and build, blending strategy with exploration.
- #17 Swords 'n Magic and Stuff
85% matchVery Positive93% of 1,168 reviews2020
Dev: Kindred Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Grab your friends and set out for adventure in this cozy, multiplayer, open world RPG! Explore, quest and craft your way through a densely packed open world. Level up 6 different classes and buy land to build and decorate your home to settle down in this medieval fantasy world.
Why similar: Cozy 19.7%, Action RPG 14.2%, Base Building 13.1%, Building 11.4%, Open World 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a colorful, lighthearted RPG experience with a heavy focus on exploration and social play.
- #18 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
84% matchVery Positive92% of 16,945 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Why similar: Nature 22.8%, Third Person 19.5%, Exploration 16.8%, Fantasy 14.2%, Adventure 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: Captures a similar aesthetic of nature-themed adventure and the restoration of corrupted environments.
- #19 Dinkum
82% matchVery Positive92% of 28,435 reviews2025
Dev: James BendonPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 28.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Dinkum is a survival life simulation game set on an island inspired by the rugged Australian outback. Farm, hunt, mine, fish, and forage to gather resources, expand your town, and discover what makes Dinkum so special—either solo or with friends.
Why similar: Crafting 26.2%, Building 21.7%, Sandbox 19%, Exploration 10.1%, RPG 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines exploration and building in a charming, nature-inspired world with unique local wildlife.
- #20 HammerHelm
84% matchMostly Positive80% of 384 reviews2021
Dev: SuperSixStudiosPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
HammerHelm is a unique blend of third-person adventuring and strategic town building. Create your dwarf character and build a flourishing town above ground. Complete quests, craft weapons and armor, defeat dangerous enemies and be the leader your townspeople need!
Why similar: Crafting 17.4%, Building 17.3%, Base Building 15.5%, Open World 14.1%, Third Person 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines third-person action with town-building and resource management in a fantasy setting.
- #21 ASTRONEER
82% matchVery Positive92% of 136,711 reviews2019
Dev: System Era Softworks
Windows
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 44.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Interact with strange new worlds in a unique and tactile way, molding the environment itself as if it were clay in your hands. Build your base, master resource management, automate your production lines, and more as you unravel the mysteries of the universe, alone or with friends.
Why similar: Base Building 21.4%, Open World 20.1%, Crafting 14%, Sandbox 13.2%, Building 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and creative terraforming in a colorful, low-poly science fiction setting.
- #22 Airborne Empire
81% matchVery Positive91% of 688 reviews2025
Dev: The Wandering Band LLCPub: Stray Fawn Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Build your sky city while exploring a vast landscape in this Open World RPG City Builder. Combining the methodical construction and management of a city builder; the unique lift, balance, and propulsion needed for a flying city; and the compelling characters, dangers, and adventures of an RPG!
Why similar: Base Building 21.8%, Building 19.1%, Sandbox 16%, Open World 15.9%, RPG 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines city-building with exploration, focusing on the development of a unique, mobile civilization.
- #23 REKA
81% matchVery Positive83% of 3,273 reviews2024
Dev: Emberstorm EntertainmentPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Channel your inner witch! Build your cozy chicken-legged hut, practice witchcraft, and forage for ingredients in autumnal woodlands. Solve quests & uncover the great mysteries of the legendary witch Baba Jaga…
Why similar: Cozy 20.1%, Building 14.2%, Crafting 14.1%, Open World 11.2%, Character Customization 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on building and customization in a whimsical, folklore-inspired world.
- #24 The Serpent Rogue
83% matchMixed55% of 323 reviews2022
Dev: Sengi GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The Serpent Rogue is a botanical action-adventure game set in a medieval fantasy world. Master the art of alchemy, explore forgotten lands, tame wild beasts and protect the realm from impending disaster. You will craft, brew, boil, & concoct potions all in your stead to defeat an ominous danger!
Why similar: Creature Collector 21.7%, Crafting 15.1%, Action RPG 12.7%, Open World 10.6%, Sandbox 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features alchemy and exploration in a world that reacts to your interactions with nature.
- #25 Roots of Pacha
80% matchVery Positive94% of 4,347 reviews2023
Dev: Soda Den
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The charming and relaxing stone-age farming sim where you live in a thriving community exploring the wonderful world of Pacha. Discover "ideas," domesticate crops, befriend animals, and help your village grow. Play co-op with friends or explore the early days of civilization in single-player.
Why similar: Cozy 25.8%, Crafting 21.5%, Building 17.4%, Sandbox 14.4%, RPG 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes community growth and working in harmony with nature to develop a thriving civilization.
- #26 Grounded
79% matchVery Positive90% of 92,875 reviews2022
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 40.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The world is a vast, beautiful and dangerous place – especially when you have been shrunk to the size of an ant. Can you thrive alongside the hordes of giant insects, fighting to survive the perils of the backyard?
Why similar: Base Building 31.8%, Crafting 22.6%, Open World 16.8%, Sandbox 8%, Exploration 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique perspective on survival and base-building within a vibrant, nature-focused environment.
- #27 Nightingale
79% 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: Base Building 19%, Crafting 17.3%, Open World 16.2%, Building 15.8%, PvE 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a visually stunning open-world experience with deep crafting and base-building mechanics.
- #28 Raft
78% matchVery Positive93% of 368,916 reviews2022
Dev: Redbeet InteractivePub: Axolot Games
Windows
Median: 14.5 hrsMean: 36.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Raft™ throws you and your friends into an epic oceanic adventure! Alone or together, players battle to survive a perilous voyage across a vast sea! Gather debris, scavenge reefs and build your own floating home, but be wary of the man-eating sharks!
Why similar: Crafting 24.5%, Base Building 22%, Building 18.6%, Open World 18.4%, Sandbox 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on building and expanding a base while exploring a vast, water-covered world.
- #29 Valheim
78% 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: Base Building 17.6%, Open World 16.3%, Crafting 15.8%, Building 15.4%, Sandbox 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features deep building and exploration mechanics set in a beautiful, procedurally generated Norse world.
- #30 Dune: Awakening
76% matchMostly Positive70% of 74,372 reviews2025
Dev: Funcom
Windows
Median: 47.7 hrsMean: 95.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Dune: Awakening is an Open World Survival RPG where you can fully immerse yourself in the epic world of Dune. Alone or with friends, explore a vast open world Arrakis, survive the sandworms, build a home, craft an ornithopter, and unravel the mystery of the missing Fremen.
Why similar: Base Building 14.9%, Crafting 12.2%, Building 11.2%, Open World 10.8%, Sandbox 9.6%
- #31 ArkCraft: The Rebirth of the World
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 171 reviews2024
Dev: ZD Yazilim
Windows
In this open-world crafting and building game, you explore an ancient world full of dangers and secrets. Collect animals and plants, build bases and master the craft as you build your ark and save civilization from destruction by the flood and then rebuild it.
Why similar: Creature Collector 21%, Base Building 19.2%, Crafting 16.7%, Open World 14.4%, RPG 6.6%
- #32 Critter Cove
75% matchVery Positive95% of 1,823 reviews2024
Dev: Gentleman Rat Studios
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A deep, open world life sim and town building game set in a cozy post-apocalyptic paradise. Restore your town, sail across a mysterious archipelago, rescue animal pals. Hunt for relics and farm, fish & craft everything you need. Can you help turn Critter Cove into a thriving tourist town once again?
Why similar: Open World 26.7%, Sandbox 24.6%, Character Customization 22.5%, Exploration 13.5%, RPG 12.7%
- #33 Above Snakes
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,929 reviews2023
Dev: Square Glade GamesPub: Crytivo
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Piece by piece, create your own world in this relaxing Wild West-inspired worldbuilder. Craft, farm, hunt, build your base, and explore.
Why similar: Cozy 18.5%, Base Building 14.7%, Open World 13.9%, Crafting 13.6%, Building 12.4%
- #34 Force of Nature 2: Ghost Keeper
77% matchVery Positive80% of 2,320 reviews2021
Dev: A.Y.stdPub: Crytivo
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Force of Nature 2: Ghost Keeper offers incredible adventures full of mystery, danger, exploration and magic. This game combines the genres of Survival, Sandbox, Action, Adventure, RPG, Strategy and Resource Management
Why similar: Base Building 15.6%, Crafting 14.2%, Open World 13%, Building 10.8%, Sandbox 10.1%
- #35 Nested Lands
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 344 reviews2026
Dev: 1M Bits HordePub: META Publishing
Windows
Nested Lands is a ruthless medieval RPG game featuring in-depth village building, large-scale social management and combats. Gather survivors, build a settlement, craft, master your skills, survive, and endure alone or in online co-op.
Why similar: Creature Collector 24.1%, Base Building 14%, Crafting 11.9%, Open World 9.9%, Sandbox 9.3%
- #36 Afallon
73% matchVery Positive80% of 116 reviews2025
Dev: Stargazing interactive
Windows
Afallon is a single-player RPG with the feel of an MMO. Choose your class and race to forge a unique character, explore a large open world with diverse zones and biomes, and experience a living world that changes based on your actions.
Why similar: Action RPG 20.9%, Open World 11.9%, Character Customization 11.5%, Sandbox 10.6%, Third Person 10.4%
- #37 Athos
75% matchMixed64% of 107 reviews2023
Dev: Neojac Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Welcome to a captivating journey into the world of Athos. Build a formidable base to protect yourself from the wild and unpredictable environment, and master the art of taming mighty dinosaurs to be your loyal companions. Welcome to a world where survival is not just a choice but a way of life!
Why similar: Creature Collector 24.7%, Action RPG 14.9%, Crafting 11.7%, Building 10.8%, Sandbox 10.4%
- #38 Robin Hood - Sherwood Builders
74% matchMixed69% of 1,050 reviews2024
Dev: MeanAstronautsPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Robin Hood - Sherwood Builders is an action-adventure RPG with base-building elements, where you take on the role of a classic hero who stands up to the tyranny and injustice that haunts Sherwood. Fight, craft, steal, and of course help the local people grow and prosper.
Why similar: Base Building 16.2%, Action RPG 12.6%, Crafting 12.4%, Open World 12.1%, Building 11.5%
- #39 Pax Dei
72% matchMixed57% of 10,783 reviews2025
Dev: Mainframe Industries
Windows
Median: 15.9 hrsMean: 69.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Welcome to a vast, social sandbox MMO inspired by the legends of the medieval era. Here, myths are real, ghosts exist, and magic is unquestioned. Join thousands of players as you explore the land, build your home, forge your reputation, and craft your own stories. What world will you make?
Why similar: Base Building 16.3%, Crafting 14.2%, PvE 12%, Open World 12%, Sandbox 11.2%
- #40 Ova Magica
71% matchVery Positive93% of 557 reviews2024
Dev: Skinny FrogPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Stardew Valley meets Pokémon! Experience a content-rich JRPG game inspired by the classics! Raise cute blob creatures, take care of your farm and make friends with the people of Clover Town.
Why similar: Creature Collector 21.5%, Cozy 19.9%, Nature 15.9%, Crafting 14%, Sandbox 8.4%
- #41 Re.poly
73% 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: Base Building 15.7%, Action RPG 15.3%, Crafting 15.3%, Open World 12.7%, Sandbox 12%
- #42 Tales of Morrow
73% matchMixed47% of 94 reviews2024
Dev: GameMechanic
Windows
Create your tale! Build your home, fight, farm, and explore an old civilization while developing your skills and abilities in this relaxing and adventurous experience. You decide your fate!
Why similar: Base Building 22.3%, Crafting 16.8%, Building 15%, Nature 9.9%, Action RPG 9%
- #43 The Last Caretaker
68% matchVery Positive85% of 9,793 reviews2025
Dev: Channel37 Ltd
Windows
Median: 18.8 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Explore a drowned Earth, restore lost systems, and raise the last human seeds in this first-person survival-crafting adventure. Build, scavenge, defend, and launch humanity back to the stars.
Why similar: Base Building 24.7%, Crafting 20.9%, Open World 18%, Sandbox 15.9%, Exploration 8.9%
- #44 Kingdom of Atham: Crown of the Champions
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 360 reviews2024
Dev: Sofa Mauve Studio Inc.
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
"Kingdom of Atham: Crown of the Champions - Embark on a medieval fantasy survival odyssey. Reclaim the stolen Crown, battle dark forces, and explore diverse lands. Uncover secrets, wield magic, and craft your destiny. Will you become the true champion of Atham?"
Why similar: Action RPG 13.4%, Base Building 13.1%, Sandbox 11.1%, PvE 9.3%, Crafting 9.1%
- #45 Mirthwood
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 2,326 reviews2024
Dev: Bad Ridge GamesPub: V Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Embark on an enchanting journey and brave ferocious creatures in an immersive medieval fantasy world. Will you settle a new homestead to live a life of farming and trade, or pick up the sword and take up the adventurers' path?
Why similar: Crafting 20.9%, Sandbox 18.3%, Action RPG 16.4%, Open World 12.9%, Character Customization 11.1%
- #46 Serin Fate
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 567 reviews2021
Dev: VethergenPub: Crytivo
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Evil is afoot... Wielding your new Magic, bound into mysterious Monster-infested lands to uncover ancient relics and restore the Fate Stone. Along the way, explore the depths of every nook to find creatures, garner ingredients, train in Witchery, and craft new equipment.
Why similar: Creature Collector 31.2%, Crafting 14.4%, Open World 14.1%, Sandbox 12.3%, Exploration 6.8%
- #47 Critter Crops
71% matchMixed53% of 79 reviews2024
Dev: Skyreach Studio
Windows
Enter the world of Mutter Island as Sylvie, a newfound witch with the ability to grow magical Critters. Restore the island, welcome the unwelcome, and uncover the mystery of Sylvie's past!
Why similar: Creature Collector 26.6%, Cozy 23.6%, Crafting 14%, Open World 11.8%, Exploration 5.9%
- #48 Len's Island
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 7,615 reviews2025
Dev: Flow Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
An open-world survival crafting game for 1–8 players, blending intense dungeon crawling and ARPG combat with peaceful farming and creative building. Take on quests and explore a vast, procedurally-generated world full of danger and discovery.
Why similar: Building 14.4%, Crafting 14.2%, Base Building 14.1%, Nature 12.9%, Open World 12.2%
- #49 Brinefall
72% matchMixed42% of 99 reviews2023
Dev: Qwerty StudioPub: Gamera Interactive
Windows
Embark on an epic journey in Brinefall, where you'll gather resources and construct your own village while exploring a vast open-world filled with secrets and mysteries. Battle fierce enemies and collect valuable loot in this unique blend of sandbox and RPG gameplay.
Why similar: Base Building 16.2%, Crafting 13.7%, Action RPG 13.5%, Building 11.9%, Sandbox 11.1%
- #50 Border Town
68% matchVery Positive81% of 299 reviews2025
Dev: GoHoGamesPub: 2P Games
Windows
Restore the former glory of Border Town in an open-world sandbox RPG set in a fantastical realm. Explore the world, craft tools and weapons, cultivate fields, and socialise with your neighbours while dealing with dark forces that threaten to destroy everything you have built.
Why similar: Open World 19.6%, Building 19%, Sandbox 17.5%, Creature Collector 11.8%, Base Building 9.8%
- #51 Skystead Ranch
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: ToastieLabs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Transform a desolate sky island into a vibrant sanctuary. Using your enchanted crook, cultivate your garden, befriend quirky creatures, build a home, and unlock secrets along the way. Each choice adds a personal touch to your unique Skystead Ranch!
Why similar: Creature Collector 28.5%, Cozy 21.7%, Building 12.9%, Open World 10.6%, Third Person 7.8%
- #52 Solace Crafting
70% 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: Base Building 16.6%, Crafting 15.9%, Open World 12.8%, Building 12.1%, Sandbox 10.2%
- #53 Yuma Nest
67% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2026
Dev: Piokou
Windows
Destroy massive swarms of monsters and build automated systems that fight for you in Yuma Nest. An open-world sandbox action RPG where you grow stronger in the overworld before exploring an interconnected underworld.
Why similar: Action RPG 16.9%, Crafting 15.3%, Building 13.3%, Open World 12.7%, Sandbox 11.6%
- #54 Teddy's Haven - A Fantasy Inspired Shop Simulator
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,044 reviews2025
Dev: Teddy Bear Games LLC
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Teddy’s Haven is a cozy shop sim filled with magic and charm. Sell over 400 items, decorate with 250+ decorations, and create the shop of your dreams. Meet mythical creatures, level up your skills, harvest the land, and uncover the peaceful wonders of life on Ursa.
Why similar: Cozy 32.8%, Crafting 13.3%, Nature 12.8%, Sandbox 10.6%, Open World 10.4%
- #55 Retreat To Enen
70% matchMixed61% of 401 reviews2022
Dev: Head WestPub: indie.io
Windows
Base building simulator 1500 years in the future. Journey to the Island of Enen to forage, craft, build, hunt, meditate, and explore across three vast biomes. Discover secrets and create the retreat of your dreams. With over 160 unique items to gather, craft, and build, every home will be unique.
Why similar: Base Building 18.8%, Crafting 13.9%, Sandbox 13.4%, Open World 13%, Building 12.6%
- #56 Time to Morp
67% matchVery Positive84% of 226 reviews2025
Dev: Team HalfBeardPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Play with friends in a cozy base-building adventure! Take care of adorable creatures — Morps, explore, discover new species, grow crops, fish, build relationships with your crew, decorate your perfect home, and automate production along the way!
Why similar: Creature Collector 24.4%, Cozy 18.6%, Base Building 15.9%, Crafting 11.2%, Building 9.9%
- #57 Shamania
66% matchMostly Positive78% of 140 reviews2025
Dev: Totem Keepers Games
Windows
Shamania is an open world survival game where you can CRAFT, FIGHT, and EXPLORE a vibrant sandbox world with friends in CO-OP. Expand your base as a hub for survival, gather resources, and master professions to unlock new tools and opportunities!
Why similar: Crafting 18.9%, Open World 16.7%, Base Building 11.6%, Sandbox 11.5%, Building 10.4%
- #58 Bellwright
65% 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: Open World 27.6%, Crafting 27.4%, Building 20.2%, RPG 7.5%, Third Person 6.7%
- #59 Ars Notoria
65% 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: Base Building 15.9%, Action RPG 14.4%, Crafting 13.3%, Building 11.9%, Open World 10.8%