- #1 Valheim
97% 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: Survival 17.7%, Building 16.4%, Open World 16.1%, Base Building 13.5%, Crafting 13.3%
- #2 MORDHAU
96% matchMostly Positive80% of 113,182 reviews2019
Dev: Triternion
Windows
Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 74.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
MORDHAU is a multiplayer medieval slasher. Create your mercenary and fight in brutal battles where you will experience fast paced combat, castle sieges, cavalry charges, and more.
Why similar: Swordplay 25.6%, Medieval 16.2%, Gore 15%, Hack and Slash 9%, Historical 8.2%
- #3 Valnir Rok Survival RPG
96% matchMixed44% of 980 reviews2017
Dev: encurio
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Valnir Rok is a multiplayer survival roleplaying game in a Viking setting with quests by bestselling author Giles Kristian. Explore a huge open world, craft items, cook meals, build houses and found clan cities. Raid other clans or place bounties. Pray to the gods and survive.
Why similar: Vikings 21.7% ★, Open World 18.7%, Survival 17.8%, Multiplayer 7.1%, Crafting 6.5%
- #4 Viking: Battle for Asgard
95% matchMixed51% of 2,401 reviews2012
Dev: Creative Assembly, PC Port - HardlightPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 35%
A fierce struggle is taking place within Asgard, the realm of the Norse Gods.
Why similar: Vikings 54.2% ★, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Open World 8.3%, Gore 6.2%, Third Person 4.5%
- #5 Medieval Dynasty
94% matchVery Positive90% of 52,032 reviews2021
Dev: Render CubePub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 36.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Hunt, survive, build and lead in the harsh Middle Ages: Create your own Medieval Dynasty and ensure its long-lasting prosperity or die trying! Play alone or team up with friends to enjoy the ultimate medieval experience.
Why similar: Building 16.6%, Crafting 14.3%, Survival 10.5%, Medieval 10.3%, Open World 9.9%
- #6 Assassin's Creed Valhalla
93% matchMixed69% of 44,639 reviews2022
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 52.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is an action-adventure game in which you are a Viking warrior raised on tales of battle and glory. Explore a dynamic open world set in England’s Dark Ages. Raid your enemies and grow your settlement to earn your place among the gods in Valhalla.
Why similar: Vikings 47.2% ★, Historical 11.1%, Open World 9.9%, Base Building 8.8%, Medieval 7.1%
- #7 Enshrouded
92% 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: Open World 19.6%, Survival 17.7%, Base Building 16.8%, Crafting 13.1%, Building 11.5%
- #8 Renown
91% matchMixed58% of 1,578 reviews2025
Dev: RDBK Studios
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Renown is an intense medieval multiplayer survival experience set in a vast, ever-evolving world. Whether alone or rallying allies, gather resources, build powerful strongholds, and engage in brutal battles for dominance.
Why similar: Building 12.3%, Survival 11.7%, Crafting 11.5%, Open World 11.2%, Medieval 10.5%
- #9 Tribes of Midgard
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 23,242 reviews2021
Dev: NorsfellPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A vibrant blend of survival and action RPG for 1-10 players! Craft legendary items, grow your home base and embark on an epic journey through procedural realms to face towering creatures hel-bent on unleashing Ragnarök. Valhalla can wait, Einherjar!
Why similar: Vikings 56.7% ★, Base Building 12.2%, Survival 11%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Multiplayer 6.3%
- #10 Bellwright
89% matchVery Positive80% of 21,324 reviews2024
Dev: Donkey Crew
Windows
Median: 12.7 hrsMean: 41.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Establish and expand your own settlements, liberate the land and assist its villagers, and recruit others to your cause while learning more about a life you had to leave behind. Command your forces, prove your valor through combat, and cement yourself as the hero of your people.
Why similar: Survival 20.3%, Open World 18.6%, Medieval 15.6%, Crafting 15.5%, Building 14.4%
- #11 Viking Frontiers
90% matchMixed52% of 545 reviews2025
Dev: BLUM EntertainmentPub: GameHunters
Windows
Survival of your people - that's the only thing that matters. Become the leader of a newly founded Viking settlement and lead it to safety and glory. Gather, build, craft, hunt, raid and follow your Gods to endure hardships of nature and save your clan from violent destruction.
Why similar: Vikings 41.8% ★, Open World 13.4%, Medieval 12.4%, Historical 10.6%, Sandbox 9.8%
- #12 ASKA
88% matchMostly Positive80% of 12,091 reviews2024
Dev: Sand Sailor StudioPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 28.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A new Viking age dawns with you at its helm. Forge a thriving colony from nothing in this mythic open-world survival sim. Earn the gods' favor and survive in a land ruled by ancient terrors and unforgiving seasons. Rally unique villagers, expand your settlement and defend your tribe - solo or co-op!
Why similar: Vikings 46.3% ★, Base Building 9.6%, Survival 9.1%, Building 8.1%, Sandbox 7.7%
- #13 Life is Feudal: Your Own
89% matchMixed66% of 12,061 reviews2015
Dev: Bitbox Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 57.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Hardcore and realistic; LiF is a Medieval multiplayer sandbox RPG, with free terraforming, a rich crafting system and preset and modular building construction. With engaging survival aspects, no target physics-based combat and a unique formation system - along with numerous other features - LiF is not for the faint of heart!
Why similar: Open World 15.9%, Medieval 15.7%, Survival 14.9%, Crafting 14.1%, Building 14%
- #14 Valorborn
86% 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: Building 15.6%, Open World 15%, Survival 14.5%, Medieval 12.8%, Crafting 12.8%
- #15 Vikings - Wolves of Midgard
87% matchMixed59% of 4,491 reviews2017
Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Vikings – Wolves of Midgard takes you to the Shores of Midgard, a world based upon the mythology and history of the Vikings, but with a fantasy twist. Battle the fearsome Jotan, hordes of terrifying undead monstrosities and the beasts of Ragnarok, as you strive to survive the growing cold of Fimbulwinter.
Why similar: Vikings 49.4% ★, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Gore 8.6%, Medieval 7.5%, Violent 6.9%
- #16 ENDALOR
85% matchMixed70% of 272 reviews2026
Dev: Diorite Games
Windows
An immersive medieval dark fantasy survival game with RPG elements for 1-4 players. Set in a hand crafted open world. Explore, survive, build, craft, fight and conquer your way through the dark, brutal and mysterious lands.
Why similar: Survival 14.6%, Open World 14%, Building 13.8%, Medieval 12.6%, Base Building 12.2%
- #17 Sons of Valhalla
84% matchMixed67% of 976 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Chest
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Sons of Valhalla is a roguelike strategy game set in the Viking Age. Build fortresses, gather warriors, and lay siege to enemy strongholds, engaging in personal combat as you raid and conquer across England.
Why similar: Historical 18%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Medieval 15.7%, Open World 15.7%, Sandbox 13.1%
- #18 Half Sword
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 28,874 reviews2026
Dev: Half Sword GamesPub: Game Seer Publishing
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Half Sword is a physics-based medieval combat simulator featuring historically accurate XV-century arms and armor. We are not afraid to show the brutal nature of medieval combat with in-depth blood and gore features.
Why similar: Swordplay 27.9%, Gore 17.8%, Historical 12.9%, Medieval 12%, Hack and Slash 9.6%
- #19 Life is Feudal: MMO
86% matchMixed40% of 7,349 reviews2018
Dev: LTG
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 45.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Experience the hardcore reality of the Middle Ages. Master survival, engage in deep-rooted RPG elements, navigate a bustling economy, build communities, and employ diplomatic strategy to thrive in Abella's vast expanse.
Why similar: Historical 14.7%, Base Building 12.2%, Medieval 11.9%, Survival 11.8%, Building 10.8%
- #20 Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
84% matchVery Positive83% of 65,320 reviews2012
Dev: Torn Banner Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Besiege castles and raid villages in Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, a fast-paced medieval first person slasher with a focus on multiplayer battles
Why similar: Medieval 25.4%, Swordplay 22%, Gore 14.5%, Multiplayer 8.7%, Violent 8.4%
- #21 Mortal Online 2
83% matchMixed60% of 13,911 reviews2022
Dev: Star Vault AB
Windows
Median: 14.1 hrsMean: 150.9 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: Swordplay 25.7%, Open World 12.8%, Sandbox 11.1%, Medieval 10.7%, Crafting 10.1%
- #22 Blade and Sorcery
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 62,038 reviews2024
Dev: WarpFrog
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Blade & Sorcery is a built-for-VR medieval fantasy with full physics driven melee, ranged and magic combat. Become a powerful warrior, ranger or sorcerer and devastate your enemies.
Why similar: Swordplay 37.3%, Gore 15.7%, Sandbox 12.3%, Violent 12.2%, Medieval 10.4%
- #23 Nightingale
80% matchMixed66% of 18,038 reviews2024
Dev: Inflexion Games
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 24.0 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: Survival 17.3%, Building 17%, Open World 16.1%, Base Building 14.8%, Crafting 14.8%
- #24 Windrose
77% matchVery Positive87% of 51,977 reviews2026
Dev: Kraken Express
Windows
Median: 20.1 hrsMean: 32.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Embark on a PvE survival adventure in the Age of Piracy. Fight on land and sea, solo or with friends. Build, craft and explore vast open world filled with dark secrets. Master soulslite combat and take on challenging bosses, command your ship and plunder unspoken treasures!
Why similar: Survival 21.7%, Crafting 21.3%, Building 20.1%, Base Building 15.3%, Open World 14.3%
- #25 Land of the Vikings
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,258 reviews2023
Dev: Laps GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Land of the Vikings is a survival colony sim game. Build and lead your village, and expand it into a thriving city. A wise Jarl must manage resources, survive harsh conditions, and guide their fellow Vikings to work together through social conflict. Skál!
Why similar: Vikings 54.9% ★, Building 9.9%, Survival 9.5%, Historical 9.5%, Base Building 8.2%
- #26 The Viking Way
82% matchMixed43% of 378 reviews2020
Dev: Ice Lava Games
Windows
Experience the Viking way of life. Sail, explore, trade, build a fleet, and lead your fearless army to raid and conquest. Write your own story of the golden Viking age. You have many choices, and a leader can always find his own.
Why similar: Medieval 42.5%, Historical 26.1%, Third Person 11.6%, RPG 11.2%, Action 8.1%
- #27 Reign Of Kings
81% matchMixed57% of 14,891 reviews2015
Dev: Code}{atch
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 47.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Struggle to survive in a harsh medieval world. Hunt wildlife, mine resources, build structures, and craft weapons and armor in order to protect yourself. You may form a guild, bring war to all opposition, and try to seize the throne and become king!
Why similar: Survival 16.7%, Open World 15.5%, Building 14.6%, Medieval 14.3%, Crafting 14.1%
- #28 Brinefall
81% 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: Hack and Slash 16.6%, Building 14.1%, Base Building 13.8%, Survival 13%, Crafting 12.9%
- #29 VEIN
76% matchVery Positive88% of 12,003 reviews2025
Dev: Ramjet Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
VEIN is a post-apocalyptic survival multiplayer sandbox game. Gather supplies to survive, explore abandoned buildings, defend your home, and rebuild society, whether alone or with friends.
Why similar: Survival 21.4%, Open World 20.4%, Base Building 18.2%, Crafting 12.5%, Sandbox 10%
- #30 Life is Feudal: Arden
78% matchMixed42% of 885 reviews2025
Dev: LTG
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Life is Feudal: Arden is a new free-to-play open-world MMORPG set in the Middle Ages, built on the foundation of Life is Feudal: MMO. Engage in thrilling PvP combat, navigate political intrigue, master a variety of professions and craft unique items. Forge your own path to power and greatness!
Why similar: Building 12.5%, Historical 12.2%, Sandbox 10.9%, Crafting 10.2%, Survival 8.9%
- #31 The Bloodline
76% matchVery Positive83% of 3,934 reviews2023
Dev: Shieldbearer StudiosPub: 505 Pulse
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Swordplay 34%, Medieval 15.7%, Open World 14.4%, Sandbox 13.4%, First-Person 6%
- #32 Hammerheart
78% matchMixed61% of 56 reviews2021
Dev: Hammerheart
Windows
Free demo now available! Punishing, strategic and with a heavy focus on authenticity, Hammerheart is a hardcore roguelike set in the viking age that combines directional medieval combat with party customization and strategy mechanics.
Why similar: Vikings 53.6% ★, Historical 14.1%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Medieval 10.8%, Third Person 4.2%
- #33 Fatekeeper
74% matchVery Positive80% of 10,647 reviews2026
Dev: ParaglacialPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Venture into a handcrafted world where ruins whisper of past cataclysms. Master the art of sword and sorcery and forge your path with relics, spells and choices that shape who you become in this first-person RPG.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.5%, Gore 23.1%, Medieval 16.8%, First-Person 10.5%, RPG 9.4%
- #34 KINGDOMS
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 4,086 reviews2015
Dev: Oreol
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
KINGDOMS is a procedural medieval RPG in a randomly generated open world. The main feature of KINGDOMS is a smart AI system that completely controls NPC behavior. As the player, you can fully interact with this massive world and become any person you want to be.
Why similar: Building 17.9%, Open World 17.6%, Medieval 15.4%, Survival 13.7%, Crafting 11.6%
- #35 Frozen Flame
75% matchMixed63% of 2,989 reviews2022
Dev: Dreamside InteractivePub: Ravenage Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A challenging exploration and survival adventure, set in the dying world of Dragons. Only those who harness the power of Frozen Flame have the means to survive the harsh conditions of the realm and able to muster the strength to cleanse it for good.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 14.5%, Base Building 13.5%, Building 13.3%, Open World 12.3%, Survival 12.2%
- #36 Viking Frontiers: Prologue
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 494 reviews2025
Dev: BLUM EntertainmentPub: GameHunters
Windows
Survival of your people - that's the only thing that matters. Become the leader of a newly founded Viking settlement and lead it to safety and glory. Gather, build, craft, hunt, raid and follow your Gods to endure hardships of nature and save your clan from violent destruction.
Why similar: Historical 18.2%, Vikings 16.1% ★, Sandbox 14.8%, Medieval 12.5%, Survival 11.9%
- #37 Last Oasis
75% matchMixed62% of 24,230 reviews2020
Dev: Donkey Crew
Windows
Median: 17.8 hrsMean: 120.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Nomadic Survival MMO. Build wooden walking machines to travel to new lands. Create clans and fight for territory. Resources deplete fast, so take your sword and scavenge, pirate, and trade to stay alive.
Why similar: Survival 18.7%, Open World 16.2%, Building 12.8%, Crafting 11.8%, Swordplay 9.7%
- #38 Asgard's Fall — Viking Survivors
72% matchVery Positive82% of 1,278 reviews2025
Dev: SoulpotionPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Embark on an epic saga in Asgard's Fall, a norse Survivors-like Roguelite. Fight your way through hordes of creatures and let the gods feel your relentless wrath. How will your saga unfold?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 68.9%, RPG 17.6%, Action 10.4%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #39 Force of Nature
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,209 reviews2016
Dev: A.Y.std
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Force of Nature is a Sandbox game that combines Action, Adventure, RPG, Strategy and Management genres
Why similar: Survival 19.5%, Crafting 19.4%, Open World 14.4%, Building 14.2%, Sandbox 12.2%
- #40 Crestfallen: Medieval Survival
73% matchMixed59% of 461 reviews2024
Dev: Bloodbath Studios
Windows
👑 Hail to the King! In Crestfallen: Medieval Survival, players clash for dominance over the realm through strategic castle 🏰 building and fierce combat. Craft epic armor, forge deadly medieval weapons⚔️, and build a kingdom worthy of legend 📜. Create a Guild 🐉, trade goods, and prevail! 🌟
Why similar: Survival 15.8%, Building 15.4%, Crafting 15.3%, Open World 13.6%, Medieval 11.3%
- #41 RFVR
73% matchVery Positive84% of 62 reviews2022
Dev: OMFGames
Windows
A medieval fantasy VR RPG set in a massive open world with deep player progression, fast-paced physics-based combat, and classic RPG game mechanics reimagined for VR. Full dive into the world of RFVR, there's something here for everyone.
Why similar: Swordplay 25.9%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Open World 12.3%, Building 12%, Medieval 10.6%
- #42 Dawn of Defiance
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,842 reviews2024
Dev: Traega EntertainmentPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
You are the Defier, a Spartan beginning your afterlife on the Crossroads. In this Greek myth-inspired survival craft, ascend from weak soldier to god-like anti-hero. Build impressive Greek structures, craft legendary gear, and break the seals of the Underworld with up to 3 friends.
Why similar: Survival 18.5%, Base Building 15.7%, Building 14.6%, Open World 13.7%, Crafting 11.1%
- #43 VOIN
69% matchVery Positive94% of 3,626 reviews2024
Dev: Nikita SozidarPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Crafted by a solo developer, VOIN is a first-person hack-and-slash. Cleave through hordes of enemies in fast-paced combat. Explore dark fantasy realms filled with secrets and dangers. Discover powerful gear and weapons, and face menacing bosses in your quest to cleanse a broken world.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.3%, Open World 18.9%, Medieval 16.4%, Gore 15%, First-Person 7.7%
- #44 Subsistence
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 13,766 reviews2016
Dev: ColdGames
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 40.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Subsistence is a sandbox, first person, solo or co-op, PvE open-world survival game. Struggle through changing seasons to build a base, develop technology and gear-up in the hostile environment. Defend yourself from wildlife, the elements and AI hunters (who also build bases in the world).
Why similar: Survival 21.7%, Crafting 16.9%, Open World 15.2%, Building 13.6%, Base Building 11.7%
- #45 Valand
71% matchMixed66% of 67 reviews2022
Dev: LOMS Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Valand is a Viking Age city builder. With your own strength you have to rebuild the whole settlement and bring it to prosperity.
Why similar: Swordplay 41.1%, Historical 25.4%, Medieval 16.8%, Third Person 11%, Action 5.7%
- #46 Dark and Light
72% matchMixed52% of 11,834 reviews2017
Dev: Snail Games USA
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 49.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Dark and Light is a vast sandbox survival RPG set in a world dominated by powerful elemental forces. Find your way in a meticulously crafted world, featuring breathtaking landscapes, a wide variety of mythical creatures, and limitless possibility to craft, build, and unlock dozens of powerful weapons, spells, and skills.
Why similar: Open World 24.4%, Survival 23.3%, Sandbox 16.8%, Crafting 7.4%, RPG 7.3%
- #47 RailGods of Hysterra
70% matchMixed54% of 345 reviews2025
Dev: Troglobytes GamesPub: Digital Vortex Entertainment
Windows
Embark on a co-op survival journey for 1-5 players through a post-apocalyptic Lovecraftian world! Command and evolve a living, monstrous train, craft weapons, build a mobile base, gain powers, and face the Great Old Ones. Explore an ever-changing world, hold on to your sanity, and ascend to godhood!
Why similar: Base Building 17.5%, Survival 16.7%, Crafting 15.9%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Building 14.2%
- #48 Nested Lands
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 555 reviews2026
Dev: 1M Bits HordePub: META Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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: Survival 20%, Open World 19.9%, Medieval 19.3%, Sandbox 16.7%, Multiplayer 10.1%
- #49 This Land Is My Land
69% matchMixed68% of 4,651 reviews2021
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Experience the frontier as a chief of a Native American tribe and resist the onset of the settlers. Explore the vast world full of hostile humans and animals while defining your narrative through the decisions you make.
Why similar: Survival 20.8%, Open World 18.2%, Crafting 13%, Historical 9.9%, Violent 7.9%
- #50 Plains of Pain
68% matchVery Positive83% of 933 reviews2023
Dev: Cobra Byte Digital
Windows
Enter a living post-apocalyptic sandbox where the world doesn't wait for you. Build, craft, trade, earn the trust of factions, and forge your own path through a brutal procedural wasteland.
Why similar: Base Building 18%, Survival 16.6%, Open World 16.3%, Crafting 16%, Sandbox 14.5%
- #51 Deadside
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 40,499 reviews2024
Dev: Bad Pixel
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 44.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
An Open World Survival Shooter blending hardcore PVP and PVE action. Secure precious loot in safe zones or build your own fortress in the wild. With intense gunfights, stunning visuals, and performance smooth enough for any system, the challenge awaits!
Why similar: Survival 20.4%, Base Building 17.8%, Crafting 17.4%, Open World 16.4%, Sandbox 9.3%
- #52 Goldilock One: The Mists of Jakaira
66% matchVery Positive80% of 82 reviews2026
Dev: Shed of Ideas
Windows
Action RPG with survival elements. Manage resources and bond with NPCs to unlock crafting and gain allies who may become playable. Use them to solve puzzles and battle together. Survive the frozen wilds and uncover the truth behind your exile.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.5%, Survival 16.9%, Crafting 16.1%, Open World 14%, Medieval 9.7%
- #53 Soulmask
64% matchMostly Positive77% of 22,226 reviews2026
Dev: CampFire StudioPub: Qooland Games
Windows
Median: 13.9 hrsMean: 69.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Don the Ancient Mask. Wield the power of gods. Possess any of your tribespeople, recruit followers, and build a thriving automated civilization. Survive, expand, and forge your own legacy across a vast ancient open world — together with friends.
Why similar: Base Building 21.8%, Survival 20.5%, Crafting 20.4%, Open World 19.9%, Sandbox 15.9%
- #54 Gloria Victis: Medieval MMORPG
65% matchMixed68% of 11,915 reviews2026
Dev: gamigo US
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 26.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Gloria Victis is an MMORPG with an emphasis on realism, set in a low-fantasy medieval open world. Enjoy MMO with skill-based non-target combat, open PVP with territory control, deep crafting system and player-driven economy – all that served with beautiful graphics and an immersive atmosphere.
Why similar: Open World 19.2%, Medieval 19.1%, Swordplay 18.4%, Crafting 10.9%, Survival 9.8%
- #55 Shamania
65% matchMostly Positive74% of 162 reviews2026
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: Open World 17.4%, Crafting 16.9%, Survival 16.2%, Building 11.6%, Sandbox 11%
- #56 Carth
67% matchMixed59% of 75 reviews2024
Dev: Deidre Reay Studios LLC
Windows
Carth is a survival rpg set in a ravaged open world. You will need to explore, build, and fight to thrive. Gain extraordinary skills as you take on an incredible evil. Join together or go at it alone as you attempt to survive Carth.
Why similar: Base Building 18.4%, Building 18%, Crafting 16.6%, Medieval 15.1%, Open World 14.3%
- #57 Niffelheim
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,338 reviews2018
Dev: Ellada Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Your avatar is a brave warrior who has fallen in battle. But instead of well-deserved peace in Asgard, his soul is trapped in the harsh world of Niffelheim. Survive in this hostile world, ransack the neighbor lands, explore dangerous dungeons and find your way to Valhalla
Why similar: Crafting 18.3%, Base Building 17.1%, Survival 16.7%, Sandbox 14.9%, Open World 14.7%
- #58 Of Ash and Steel
65% matchMixed66% of 6,918 reviews2025
Dev: Fire & FrostPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 31.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern design. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven.
Why similar: Medieval 34.8%, Crafting 22.2%, Open World 13.7%, RPG 11.6%, Action 7.4%