- #1 Creatures of Ava
97% matchVery Positive87% of 551 reviews2024
Dev: Inverge StudiosPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 37.3%, Cozy 22.5%, Crafting 18.5%, Exploration 8.4%, Adventure 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on rescuing and interacting with unique creatures in a vibrant, nature-focused world.
- #2 Grow: Song of the Evertree
96% matchVery Positive81% of 2,561 reviews2021
Dev: Prideful SlothPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.1 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 19.7%, Sandbox 17.4%, Nature 17%, Third Person 12.2%, Exploration 10%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the core mechanic of nurturing barren lands back into flourishing, diverse ecosystems.
- #3 Palworld
95% matchVery Positive95% of 480,493 reviews2026
Dev: Pocketpair
Windows
Median: 40.2 hrsMean: 84.9 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 33.8%, Open World 18.3%, Crafting 12.5%, Base Building 11.4%, Sandbox 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar loop of creature collection, open-world exploration, and extensive base building.
- #4 Wildmender
96% matchVery Positive84% of 2,225 reviews2023
Dev: Muse GamesPub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.2 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 16.6%, Third Person 15.8%, Nature 15.4%, Character Customization 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: Centers on restoring a desert landscape through gardening and survival mechanics, mirroring the restoration themes of the seed game.
- #5 Enshrouded
94% matchVery Positive86% of 104,779 reviews2024
Dev: Keen Games GmbH
Windows
Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 46.5 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 17.6%, Open World 16.4%, Crafting 12.4%, Action RPG 10.1%, Building 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep open-world RPG experience with robust base-building mechanics and exploration.
- #6 Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 473 reviews2023
Dev: Snowcastle Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 26.4%, Cozy 20.4%, Building 15.9%, Crafting 14.6%, Exploration 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features creature interaction and exploration in a relaxing, island-based setting.
- #7 Slime Rancher 2
92% matchVery Positive95% of 49,727 reviews2025
Dev: Monomi Park
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 41.1%, Open World 22.1%, Building 14.3%, Fantasy 7.1%, Adventure 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines creature collection with base building and exploration in a colorful, alien open world.
- #8 Smalland: Survive the Wilds
93% matchVery Positive82% of 10,429 reviews2024
Dev: Max Ent Games Ltd
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 18.4%, Crafting 14.2%, Building 13%, Open World 12.7%, Sandbox 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a large-scale open-world survival experience with a focus on building and interacting with nature from a unique perspective.
- #9 The Planet Crafter
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 73,089 reviews2024
Dev: Miju Games
Windows
Median: 21.7 hrsMean: 38.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 25.3%, Crafting 17.9%, Building 17%, Open World 15.3%, Sandbox 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the scientific and creative process of terraforming a barren planet into a lush, habitable environment.
- #10 Yaoling: Mythical Journey
90% matchVery Positive90% of 3,506 reviews2025
Dev: RAYKA STUDIO
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 21.9 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 27.8%, Cozy 14.9%, Open World 12.3%, Crafting 11.2%, Sandbox 10%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on creature collection and RPG progression within a stylized, adventurous setting.
- #11 Skystead Ranch
91% 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 25.8%, Cozy 17.4%, Building 11.8%, Crafting 10.9%, Open World 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Centers on creature ranching and agriculture, perfect for players who enjoy the nurturing aspects of the seed game.
- #12 REKA
89% matchVery Positive83% of 3,468 reviews2024
Dev: Emberstorm EntertainmentPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 18.2%, Building 14.6%, Crafting 14.3%, Open World 11.7%, Character Customization 11%
Why You'll Like It: Features whimsical building and exploration mechanics that emphasize creativity and atmosphere.
- #13 Critter Cove
88% matchVery Positive95% of 1,931 reviews2024
Dev: Gentleman Rat Studios
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 27.2%, Sandbox 24.4%, Character Customization 22.2%, Exploration 13.5%, RPG 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and rebuilding a community in a vibrant, stylized sandbox world.
- #14 Above Snakes
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,990 reviews2023
Dev: Square Glade GamesPub: Crytivo
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 12.3 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 16.7%, Base Building 15%, Open World 14.5%, Crafting 13.8%, Building 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a survival and building experience set in a modular, open-world environment.
- #15 Pathless Woods
87% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,110 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 19.4%, Crafting 19.2%, Open World 17.5%, Building 15.3%, Sandbox 14.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines survival and crafting with an open-world exploration focus.
- #16 Swords 'n Magic and Stuff
86% matchVery Positive93% of 1,193 reviews2020
Dev: Kindred Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.1 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 17.7%, Action RPG 14.7%, Base Building 13.3%, Building 11.7%, Open World 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a colorful, multiplayer-focused RPG experience with an emphasis on exploration and adventure.
- #17 Robin Hood - Sherwood Builders
86% matchMixed69% of 1,108 reviews2024
Dev: MeanAstronautsPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 12.7%, Open World 12.3%, Crafting 12.2%, Building 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: Mixes open-world exploration with base building and RPG progression.
- #18 No Man's Sky
85% matchVery Positive85% of 414,381 reviews2016
Dev: Hello Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 20.1 hrsMean: 70.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
No Man's Sky is a game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated universe.
Why similar: Open World 37.1%, Sandbox 18%, Crafting 16.8%, Exploration 16.2%, Adventure 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers vast procedural exploration, creature discovery, and complex base building across diverse planets.
- #19 Pax Dei
84% matchMixed57% of 11,286 reviews2025
Dev: Mainframe Industries
Windows
Median: 17.7 hrsMean: 73.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 16.1%, Crafting 13.8%, Open World 12.1%, Sandbox 10.9%, Character Customization 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A social sandbox MMO that emphasizes player-driven building and open-world exploration.
- #20 Force of Nature 2: Ghost Keeper
84% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,353 reviews2021
Dev: A.Y.stdPub: Crytivo
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 16.6 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 15.5%, Crafting 14%, Open World 13.3%, Building 10.8%, Sandbox 10%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a classic open-world survival and building loop with RPG elements.
- #21 DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2
82% matchVery Positive92% of 8,060 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 46.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2 is a block-building RPG set in a fantasy land threatened by an evil cult. Explore, battle, build and harvest in the charming single-player campaign or build big projects in the online sandbox mode for up to 4-players.
Why similar: Building 21.5%, Sandbox 17.2%, Crafting 15.5%, RPG 15.3%, Adventure 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Blends RPG adventure with creative building mechanics in a charming, stylized world.
- #22 My Time at Sandrock
81% matchVery Positive88% of 28,958 reviews2023
Dev: Pathea Games
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 39.2 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 21.3%, Crafting 20.6%, Open World 15.9%, Sandbox 15.9%, Character Customization 12%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on community building and crafting within a charming, narrative-driven RPG world.
- #23 The Serpent Rogue
83% matchMixed55% of 329 reviews2022
Dev: Sengi GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 21.5%, Crafting 14.9%, Action RPG 12.8%, Open World 10.7%, Sandbox 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Includes alchemy and creature interaction mechanics within an atmospheric, open-world adventure.
- #24 Valheim
80% matchVery Positive94% of 540,690 reviews2021
Dev: Iron Gate ABPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 26.0 hrsMean: 78.0 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 17.7%, Open World 16.8%, Crafting 15.6%, Building 15.4%, Sandbox 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep, atmospheric open-world survival experience with highly rewarding building mechanics.
- #25 HammerHelm
82% matchMostly Positive80% of 396 reviews2021
Dev: SuperSixStudiosPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Building 17.3%, Crafting 17.2%, Base Building 15.3%, Open World 14.3%, Third Person 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines third-person action with town-building mechanics in a fantasy setting.
- #26 Dinkum
78% matchVery Positive92% of 29,064 reviews2025
Dev: James BendonPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 29.1 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%, Building 21.8%, Sandbox 18.9%, Exploration 10.1%, RPG 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines exploration, creature interaction, and town building in a relaxing, Australian-inspired setting.
- #27 Subnautica
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 378,847 reviews2018
Dev: Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 39.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.
Why similar: Base Building 25%, Open World 22.7%, Crafting 21.6%, Exploration 11%, Sandbox 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features immersive exploration and base building in a stunning, alien ecosystem.
- #28 Roots of Pacha
79% matchVery Positive94% of 4,536 reviews2023
Dev: Soda Den
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 23.5%, Crafting 21.9%, Building 18%, Sandbox 14.9%, RPG 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on community development and nature-based progression in a prehistoric setting.
- #29 Witchspire
77% matchVery Positive83% of 1,994 reviews2026
Dev: Envar Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Step into the ultimate open-world witch adventure. Befriend and battle creatures, and conjure up a sanctuary alongside other witches in co-op or single-player.
Why similar: Creature Collector 26.7%, Base Building 16%, Crafting 13.6%, Action RPG 12.7%, Open World 11.7%
- #30 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
78% matchVery Positive92% of 17,542 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 11.2 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 22.5%, Third Person 19.8%, Exploration 16.6%, Fantasy 14.2%, Adventure 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that emphasizes nature, spirit interaction, and environmental restoration.
- #31 Everwind
76% matchVery Positive81% of 3,756 reviews2026
Dev: Enjoy Studio S.A.Pub: Bohemia Interactive
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Action RPG 17.1%, Crafting 15.6%, Building 14.3%, Open World 14.2%, Sandbox 11.9%
- #32 OddFauna : Secret of the Terrabeast
76% matchVery Positive91% of 76 reviews2026
Dev: North Channel
Windows
Grow the TerraBeast you live on from a tiny patch of land into a whimsical world! In this fully hand-sculpted, playful systemic sandbox, you'll explore vibrant biomes, farm, craft, build, and befriend the wild OddFauna to create a thriving ecosystem.
Why similar: Creature Collector 24.1%, Cozy 15.5%, Base Building 14.7%, Nature 10.9%, Crafting 10.6%
- #33 Notmads
75% matchVery Positive85% of 105 reviews2026
Dev: Rhomita
Windows
Your home is a living beast. Raise it, build on its back, and explore the world as it becomes a moving fortress. Fight, gather resources, and grow stronger alongside it in a fast-paced action RPG with progression, crafting, and exploration, playable solo or with friends.
Why similar: Base Building 15.7%, Action RPG 15%, Open World 11.7%, Crafting 11.6%, Building 10.8%
- #34 ArkCraft: The Rebirth of the World
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 182 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 20.8%, Base Building 19.1%, Crafting 16.5%, Open World 14.7%, RPG 6.6%
- #35 Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 489 reviews2026
Dev: To-Go GamesPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows
Begin your ranger journey in Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator. Maintain trails, assist visitors, track wildlife, rescue injured or trapped animals, and explore diverse biomes filled with varied species.
Why similar: Creature Collector 23.8%, Cozy 19.2%, Open World 13.8%, Nature 13.5%, Third Person 9.4%
- #36 Taival
73% matchVery Positive86% of 180 reviews2026
Dev: Bonobo SoftwarePub: Level Up Gaming
Windows
Play together on the couch or online - or both at once. Taival is a cozy co-op adventure where you and up to 3 friends explore a handcrafted world alongside your shapeshifting companion. Discover new forms, progress through narrative quests, and make the journey your own.
Why similar: Creature Collector 25.1%, Cozy 17.8%, Action RPG 14.1%, Open World 11.7%, Character Customization 9.2%
- #37 ARK: Survival Ascended
74% matchMixed60% of 115,802 reviews2023
Dev: Studio Wildcard
Windows
Median: 27.7 hrsMean: 198.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Open World 17.4%, Base Building 17.2%, Crafting 14.5%, Building 13.1%, Sandbox 9.6%
- #38 Athos
75% matchMixed64% of 108 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 24.5%, Action RPG 15.1%, Crafting 11.6%, Building 10.8%, Sandbox 10.3%
- #39 Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure
72% matchVery Positive84% of 2,273 reviews2025
Dev: Massive MiniteamPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 19.5%, Cozy 15.2%, Base Building 14.8%, Open World 10.9%, Crafting 10.9%
- #40 Afallon
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 216 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 21%, Open World 12.1%, Character Customization 11.2%, Third Person 10.5%, Sandbox 10.5%
- #41 Cowboy Life Simulator
70% matchVery Positive89% of 1,278 reviews2025
Dev: Odd QubitPub: RockGame S.A.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
“Cowboy Life Simulator” is an immersive and relaxing ranching sim where you step into the boots of a failed businessman starting fresh on the frontier. Buy your first goat, meet the locals, explore vibrant lands, and build your dream ranch in a world full of stories and adventure!
Why similar: Cozy 18.1%, Base Building 16.4%, Crafting 14.7%, Building 13.5%, Open World 12.4%
- #42 Re.poly
74% matchVery Positive91% of 137 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 15.6%, Action RPG 15.4%, Crafting 15%, Open World 12.9%, Sandbox 11.9%
- #43 The Ranchers
71% matchMixed58% of 608 reviews2026
Dev: The RanchersPub: Trophy Games Publishing ApS
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Ranchers is an open world country-life sim for 1-4 players. Raise animals, grow tasty crops, craft helpful tools and build your dream house. Explore the open world and earn the villagers' respect and esteem.
Why similar: Crafting 22.1%, Building 19.8%, Open World 17.5%, Sandbox 16.1%, RPG 9.4%
- #44 Lugh World
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 603 reviews2026
Dev: LughsoftPub: GeekZ Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
A living world awaits new explorers. Capture creatures called Lughs, evolve your team, and take on epic challenges in real-time combat. In Lugh World, your adventure is shaped by the choices you make, the Lughs you encounter, and the challenges you decide to overcome in an ever-evolving world.
Why similar: Creature Collector 32.5%, Character Customization 11.1%, Open World 10.7%, Sandbox 10.7%, PvE 9.6%
- #45 Tales of Morrow
73% matchMixed46% of 96 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 22.2%, Crafting 16.6%, Building 15%, Nature 9.9%, Action RPG 9.1%
- #46 Drake Hollow
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,807 reviews2020
Dev: The Molasses FloodPub: CD PROJEKT RED
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 9.5 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 18.5%, Sandbox 15.9%, Base Building 15.8%, Building 12.3%, Character Customization 9%
- #47 Outbound
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,098 reviews2026
Dev: Square Glade Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore a colorful world and build your own cozy home on wheels. Craft workstations, and source energy from the sun, wind, or water. Upgrade and customize your vehicle, grow crops, and live sustainably off-grid with up to 4 players.
Why similar: Cozy 17.7%, Base Building 15.2%, Crafting 12%, Building 11.2%, Nature 10.9%
- #48 Valorborn
69% matchMixed62% of 532 reviews2026
Dev: Laps Games
Windows
Dive into a living medieval fantasy sandbox RPG where the world moves with or without you and factions rise and fall. Become a thief, hunter, or sellsword, survive alone or with a party, and shape your story in a fully enterable world where every building, cave, and road hides opportunity or danger.
Why similar: Open World 14.5%, Crafting 14%, Building 13.6%, Base Building 12.8%, Sandbox 12.7%
- #49 Airborne Empire
67% matchVery Positive87% of 924 reviews2026
Dev: The Wandering Band LLCPub: Stray Fawn Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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: Open World 19.1%, Base Building 17.3%, Sandbox 15.1%, Building 13.3%, Exploration 9.2%
- #50 Border Town
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 307 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 19.9%, Building 19%, Sandbox 17.3%, Creature Collector 11.7%, Base Building 9.7%
- #51 Kingdom of Atham: Crown of the Champions
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 365 reviews2024
Dev: Sofa Mauve Studio Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
"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 13.6%, Base Building 13%, Sandbox 11%, Open World 9.2%, Crafting 9%
- #52 Brinefall
71% matchMixed42% of 100 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 16.1%, Action RPG 13.7%, Crafting 13.5%, Building 11.8%, Sandbox 11%
- #53 Solace Crafting
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 898 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 15.8%, Open World 13%, Building 12.2%, Sandbox 10.2%
- #54 Mirthwood
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 2,368 reviews2024
Dev: Bad Ridge GamesPub: V Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 20.7%, Sandbox 18.2%, Action RPG 16.6%, Open World 13.1%, Character Customization 10.9%
- #55 Serin Fate
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 575 reviews2021
Dev: VethergenPub: Crytivo
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.9 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 31.1%, Open World 14.4%, Crafting 14.3%, Sandbox 12.2%, Exploration 6.8%
- #56 Len's Island
66% matchMostly Positive80% of 7,866 reviews2025
Dev: Flow Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 12.2 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%, Base Building 14.2%, Crafting 14%, Nature 12.8%, Open World 12.4%
- #57 Dune: Awakening
65% matchMostly Positive71% of 78,134 reviews2025
Dev: Funcom
Windows
Median: 46.5 hrsMean: 100.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Dune: Awakening is an Open World Survival game with immersive adventure and RPG gameplay. Explore, build, craft, and unravel a cinematic Dune story alone or with friends as you rise from survival to greatness on the most legendary planet in the universe. Just remember: the sandworm always comes.
Why similar: Base Building 15%, Crafting 12.1%, Building 11.2%, Open World 11.1%, Sandbox 9.4%
- #58 Nimbit Frontier
65% matchVery Positive97% of 79 reviews2026
Dev: Megasploot
Windows
In this cozy creature collector, your creatures aren't for battling. Restore lost species, build habitats around their needs, teach them the skills to thrive, and release them into the wild. Explore town life and dive into shifting roguelite dungeons to discover the next Nimbit.
Why similar: Creature Collector 33.5%, Cozy 21.2%, Building 13.5%, Base Building 12.9%, Sandbox 12.1%
- #59 Teddy's Haven
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,836 reviews2025
Dev: Teddy Bear Games LLC
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 27.9%, Crafting 18.7%, Building 16.9%, Sandbox 14%, Fantasy 8.7%
