- #1 Guardians of the Wild Sky
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blue Isle StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Survive, build, craft and explore a vast magical world as you capture and bond with powerful Guardians. Captain your own airship and sail the cloud seas. Build everything from cozy homes to flying castles. Explore this world solo or with friends; the skies are yours to conquer!
Why similar: Creature Collector 15.9%, Survival 12%, Base Building 11.1%, Building 10.8%, Crafting 10.7%
- #2 The Untamed realms
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Firestonemander Studios
Windows
Explore a vast untamed world, capture powerful Ecomon, build your team, craft your survival, and battle alongside friends in an online open-world creature-collecting adventure.
Why similar: Creature Collector 21.3%, Sandbox 13.7%, Crafting 10.8%, Building 10.7%, Survival 9%
- #3 Pickmos
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PocketGamePub: NETWORKGO
Windows
Dive into a vast, uncharted continent filled with ancient civilizations and mysterious creatures called "Pickmon." In this multiplayer open-world survival crafter, you’ll team up with your Pickmon to fight, farm, and build industrial empires while thwarting a shadowy organization's plot.
Why similar: Creature Collector 27%, Crafting 14.2%, Base Building 13.9%, Open World 13.2%, Survival 7.5%
- #4 ALTERA
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vulkanic
Windows
ALTERA is a military survival sandbox. Become the ultimate troop commander & lead your faction to victory!
Why similar: Crafting 12.9%, Base Building 12.8%, Sandbox 12%, Open World 11.8%, Survival 11.4%
- #5 Port Town: Survival
94% matchMixed46% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: Emre ŞahinPub: Survivillage
Windows
A deserted port town, missing people, and a dark secret waiting to be uncovered… Dive into Port Town’s open world, collect mysterious photos, and reveal the truth. But be careful… some secrets are meant to stay buried.
Why similar: Building 12.1%, Base Building 11.3%, Crafting 11.3%, Survival 11.3%, Open World 10.7%
- #6 Loya
94% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Joyen
Windows
Command walking fortresses to battle giant monsters in this open world survival rpg! Play alone or bring your friends to explore, farm, fight, build and craft to unravel the mysteries of Loya!
Why similar: Base Building 11.5%, Crafting 11%, Building 10.7%, Sandbox 10.3%, Survival 9.4%
- #7 Landiscape
93% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: GTI
Windows
Landiscape is a relaxed 1–4 player open-world survival sandbox set on a zombie-infested island. Build bases, scavenge resources, explore dangerous landmarks, grow crops, and survive together — or turn on your friends.
Why similar: Base Building 16.1%, Crafting 14.6%, Survival 13.4%, Open World 13.1%, PvP 8.7%
- #8 Layer Land
91% matchMixed49% of 38 reviews2026
Dev: PUDDING Co. Ltd.
Windows
Layerland is a sandbox survival game set in a world that mirrors Earth’s terrain. Travel through gates, capture monsters as pets, and team up to battle, gather, craft, and build.
Why similar: Creature Collector 19%, Crafting 11.7%, Open World 11%, Building 10.7%, Survival 10.6%
- #9 ENDGAME: Survival
92% matchMixed45% of 40 reviews2023
Dev: AGames
Windows
Big group of people will be dropped into a deserted island where they will have to survive.
Why similar: Base Building 15.9%, Crafting 14.5%, Survival 13.5%, Building 13.3%, Sandbox 11.3%
- #10 Gengu Survival
91% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Gengu Games
Windows
Survive on an open-world island with unlockable abilities that help you on your journey in Gengu Survival. Craft new items as you level up and build your own base wherever you want. But be aware, there is something strange on this island...
Why similar: Survival 14.8%, Base Building 14.5%, Sandbox 14.2%, Building 9.6%, Crafting 8.9%
- #11 Lost Zone: Survival
90% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: İlker YelkenPub: Lofwin Games
Windows
Lost Zone: Survival ,Survive in a vast open world by battling harsh conditions, hunger, and unknown threats. Explore with friends, gather resources, fish, farm, and craft tools to stay alive. Beware of other players who can steal your hard-earned loot. Only the strongest will survive!
Why similar: Base Building 13.2%, Crafting 12.9%, Building 11.3%, Survival 11.2%, Open World 10.9%
- #12 DAWN OF ARBA
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: No Clue
Windows
Become a new adventurer in a massive online multiplayer adventure. Explore the new Dawn emerging over the horizon of a new world, ARBA. Although beautiful at first sight, ARBA's history harbors a hidden secret and a much deeper and dangerous truth.
Why similar: Crafting 11.7%, Building 10.9%, Sandbox 10.2%, Survival 10.2%, Open World 10%
- #13 Enshrouded
88% matchVery Positive86% of 106,050 reviews2024
Dev: Keen Games GmbH
Windows
Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 46.8 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 16.2%, Base Building 15.9%, Survival 14.5%, Crafting 12.3%, Building 9%
- #14 Reckfell
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: verkme
Windows
Survival is your only goal in Reckfell. The world is unforgiving - its creatures, the environment, and even other survivors will stop at nothing to end you. You must do whatever it takes to stay alive for one more day.
Why similar: Crafting 12.1%, Base Building 11.4%, Building 11.3%, Survival 10.6%, Sandbox 10.3%
- #15 Survive The Island
87% matchMixed54% of 84 reviews2021
Dev: PhantomCore StudioPub: PhantomCore PUBLISHING
Windows
survive the island you survive from skeletons and humans you can build and mine and level up your stats you can build whatever you want you can raid enemies you can mine and cut down trees and you have to hunt for your own food and you can grow your own crops and you can craft weapons
Why similar: Sandbox 15%, Building 12.2%, Survival 10.6%, Base Building 10.1%, RPG 9.9%
- #16 Notmads
85% matchVery Positive85% of 107 reviews2026
Dev: Rhomita
Windows
Your home is a living beast. Explore a handcrafted open world in an action RPG where you fight with magic, gather resources, find loot, craft, and grow stronger. Customize and expand your home on its back, and take it with you as you explore solo or with friends.
Why similar: Base Building 14.3%, Crafting 12.7%, Open World 11.8%, Survival 11.5%, Building 11.3%
- #17 Tide Fall
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lone Badger Studio Pub: Lone Badger Studio
Windows
Explore dangerous islands, build and defend your base, sail the seas, and raid rival crews in this open-world pirate survival game.
Why similar: Base Building 13.8%, Crafting 12.7%, Open World 11.7%, Survival 11.3%, Sandbox 10.7%
- #18 Winter Warfare: Survival
86% matchMixed59% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: Orbis Studio
Windows
Hardcore survival game set in a frozen harsh ambient
Why similar: Base Building 15.2%, Building 14.2%, Survival 13.2%, Sandbox 13.2%, Open World 11.8%
- #19 Avelia
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Avelia Entertainment
Windows
Delve into a low-poly survival adventure. Craft, build, thrive, breed animals, master fishing, farming, face formidable bosses. Elevate skills with stats, levels, a skill tree. Equip magic, bows, and swords to survive and dominate in a captivating medieval world
Why similar: Sandbox 14.3%, Building 12.9%, Crafting 12.8%, Base Building 10.2%, Magic 9%
- #20 Isle of Survival: The New Dawn
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: BlueSlay3r
Windows
“Survive and rebuild on a mysterious island. Explore diverse biomes, battle zombies, craft, farm, trade, and harness electricity in this open-world sandbox adventure — alone or with friends.”
Why similar: Survival 17%, Sandbox 16.1%, Base Building 12%, PvE 9.9%, RPG 9.3%
- #21 99 Nights
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ammonite Design Studios
Windows
Chop down trees, gather fuel & scrap, search abandoned structures, and build a base camp strong enough to withstand what comes after the sun sets. The wilderness grows more dangerous with every passing night, and something is always watching from beyond the firelight. Survive all 99 Nights.
Why similar: Sandbox 16%, Base Building 15%, Survival 13.5%, Crafting 11.7%, Open World 11.4%
- #22 ARK 2
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Wildcard
Windows
Survive the past. Tame the future. Suddenly awakened on a primal world filled with dinosaurs and humans struggling for dominance, you must team-up with legendary heroes to confront powerful dark forces. Saddle up, and join the definitive next-gen survival experience with ARK 2!
Why similar: Survival 13.6%, Crafting 12.7%, Open World 11.8%, Base Building 11.8%, Building 10.8%
- #23 Scrap Mechanic
78% matchVery Positive92% of 123,030 reviews2026
Dev: Axolot Games
Windows
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 65.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Enter the creative paradise of Scrap Mechanic! Build fantastic machines, go on adventures with your friends and defend against waves of evil Farmbots in this imaginative multiplayer survival sandbox. With Scrap Mechanic’s powerful creation tools you can engineer your own adventures!
Why similar: Building 17.3%, Crafting 14.3%, Sandbox 14.2%, Open World 12.9%, Survival 12.9%
- #24 Shallow Sea Roaming
81% matchMixed60% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: ACC_Studio
Windows
Find the secret treasure and explore the secrets of this mysterious island,and there are a large number of enemies on the island.You need to use your courage and scientific knowledge to survive on this island,And find a way to leave this island!
Why similar: Base Building 14.1%, Crafting 13.9%, Sandbox 13.2%, Building 13.2%, Survival 11.4%
- #25 残存之物 Remnants
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Storm101
Windows
A survival crafting game set after an AI uprising. Stranded on a 4km × 4km island, you must gather resources, build shelter, and craft weapons to survive. Currently in early development, with core systems evolving and new content planned.
Why similar: Base Building 16.3%, Building 15.8%, Survival 15.2%, Crafting 14.6%, Sandbox 14.5%
- #26 Hardcore Survival
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rapid Iterations
Windows
The only aim is to survive. Everything wants you to die - dinosaurs, the environment and other survivors. Do whatever it takes to stay alive.
Why similar: Crafting 13.7%, Base Building 13.2%, Building 12.8%, Survival 12.6%, Open World 9.7%
- #27 Amikin Village
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Helio Games
Windows
Explore the enchanting world of Amiterra, home to the cute yet formidable creatures known as Amikins! Dive into an open-world adventure where you can fight, farm, and build. Collect and evolve Amikins, construct your enchanted base, and embark on thrilling quests blending fantasy and sci-fi!
Why similar: Creature Collector 25.2%, Open World 14.8%, Survival 14.1%, Crafting 10.3%, Third Person 6.9%
- #28 Towers of Aghasba
77% matchMixed68% of 2,054 reviews2024
Dev: Dreamlit inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Explore a stunning open-world filled with majestic creatures and quirky characters. Nurture the barren land into vibrant ecosystems and flex your creativity as you build a thriving civilization in balance with nature.
Why similar: Creature Collector 21.4%, Base Building 12.8%, Crafting 11.8%, Open World 10.8%, Building 10.6%
- #29 Monster Girls Survival & Craft 2040
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ludorea games
Windows
2040. You wake in a city half-swallowed by another world. Dig anywhere, build anything - a shack, a castle, a fortress. Capture the monster girls roaming the wastes and they fight, work and live beside you. Every seventh night a horde comes. Raise walls, set traps and survive until dawn.
Why similar: Creature Collector 24.7%, Sandbox 15.8%, Action-Adventure 10%, Survival 9%, Building 8.1%
- #30 Temtem: Pioneers
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crema
Windows
Survive an untamed frontier in Temtem: Pioneers! Tame 200+ collectible monsters called Temtem, craft tools, build your base, and battle fearsome bosses. Take direct control of your Temtem in real-time action combat, explore biomes, and discover an open world survival craft adventure, solo or co-op!
Why similar: Creature Collector 21.1%, Open World 12.7%, Survival 12.1%, Crafting 11.9%, Base Building 10%
- #31 Journey Of Life
78% matchMixed56% of 755 reviews2021
Dev: Hyperion Studio Limited
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 46%
You have experienced the sudden loss of your wealth, which has compelled you to abandon your previous life and begin anew. By venturing into the game world, you can construct settlements and forge alliances with other players, ensuring that you will always have exciting challenges to undertake.
Why similar: Crafting 13.2%, Base Building 12.7%, Survival 11.8%, Sandbox 11.8%, Building 11.6%
- #32 Muck
75% matchVery Positive93% of 184,764 reviews2021
Dev: Dani
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Muck is a survival-roguelike. Collect resources, find items & build a base to survive for as long as you can.
Why similar: Survival 18.9%, Crafting 15.6%, Building 13.1%, Open World 11.6%, Base Building 11.2%
- #33 Wildlands Resurgence
76% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: PhantomCore StudioPub: PhantomCore PUBLISHING
Windows
section for a game where players need to survive from wildlife, mine resources, craft items and structures, and even form tribes:
Why similar: Sandbox 16.9%, Building 14.5%, Crafting 14.2%, Base Building 12.3%, Survival 11.1%
- #34 Project Asteroids
74% matchMixed56% of 132 reviews2024
Dev: PAEB Studio
Windows
In the vastness of space, you are a lone robot desperately trying to survive. Build, explore, and fight for your life as you face deadly threats in the asteroid belt. This hardcore game shows no mercy—dangers lurk at every step, ready to destroy you at any moment.
Why similar: Crafting 15.6%, Survival 14.1%, Open World 12.8%, Building 10.7%, Base Building 10.5%
- #35 Survivaluck
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sweepy Games
Windows
Survivaluck is a low-poly survival, with satisfying combat. Discover rare loot, collect resources & craft better gear to break free from the Curse.
Why similar: Crafting 15.1%, Building 14.2%, Base Building 14%, Survival 13.5%, Open World 12.5%
- #36 Starting Life In Another World Naked
75% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: AsGLeague Studios
Windows
You will venture into a world much like ours before you are "taken" to another world, a fantasy world. You are the hero of this new world, but sadly you start off with nothing. You must survive and build your way to defeating the Demon King; that's why you were summoned in the first place.
Why similar: Crafting 12.6%, Building 12.3%, Base Building 11.8%, Survival 11.3%, Sandbox 10.7%
- #37 Lost Isle
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Wunder Entertainment
Windows
Castaway on an island built upon the corpse of a dead god. Build settlements, master melee, archery, and magic. Choose your fate in huge multiplayer PvP and PvE conflicts to begin your story of survival, betrayal, and conquest.
Why similar: Base Building 12.2%, Crafting 11.4%, Building 10.1%, Survival 10.1%, Sandbox 9.9%
- #38 Solace Crafting
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 899 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 13.3%, Base Building 12.8%, Survival 12.2%, Open World 11%, Building 10.8%
- #39 Vosphia
73% matchMixed45% of 31 reviews2023
Dev: Vosphia Studios
Windows
Vosphia is a single-player RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Explore the vast world of Vosphia and meet dangerous enemies to fight, build your own personalized base, craft and equip customized items, and create your own story in the world of Vosphia!
Why similar: Open World 13.9%, Base Building 12%, Magic 11%, Crafting 10.8%, Survival 10.5%
- #40 Kingdom of Fallen: The Last Stand
72% matchMixed45% of 44 reviews2024
Dev: DigitalSouls
Windows
This is a game inspired by survival and souls-like games. You need to gather clues of your missing daughter, using your own way to defeat fearsome bosses, fighting to survive, crafting to weaponize, building for your future, to reveal the secrets, and get out of this cursed kingdom.
Why similar: Base Building 13.7%, Crafting 13.1%, Sandbox 12.4%, Survival 11.4%, Open World 10.6%
- #41 Once Human
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 189,842 reviews2024
Dev: Starry Studio
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 52.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Once Human is a Strange Worlds Survival Game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world.
Why similar: Base Building 12%, Crafting 11.3%, Open World 11.2%, Survival 11%, Building 10.9%
- #42 Habitat Toxica
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: İ.B
Windows
In Habitat Toxica, a mysterious virus mutates animals into hostile creatures, pushing them toward extinction. As one of the few chimpanzees who gained intelligence from the infection, you must fight for survival and save the remaining wildlife.
Why similar: Building 13.5%, Crafting 13.3%, Open World 13%, Survival 12.5%, Base Building 12.3%
- #43 Dead Metro
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Trust me bro Studio
Windows
Explore, craft, build, and survive in an open-world sandbox survival game. Face relentless infected, choose whether to cooperate with or betray other players, and uncover the truth behind the outbreak.
Why similar: Crafting 15.3%, Survival 13.5%, Open World 13.4%, Base Building 12%, Sandbox 8.2%
- #44 Karagon (Survival Robot Riding FPS)
71% matchMixed47% of 107 reviews2023
Dev: Tbjbu2 Originals
Windows
Survive, shoot, construct, and ride killer elemental robots. Craft equipment, explore multi-floor buildings, build and farm, uncover schematics, and progress through technology tiers. Alone or with friends in this brutal post apocalyptic open world survival robot riding crafting shooter game!
Why similar: Creature Collector 14%, Crafting 11.1%, Base Building 10.7%, Survival 10%, Open World 9.2%
- #45 Apocalyptica
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Soullessregent Gaming LLC
Windows
Fight off starvation, dehydration, and madness. Lose your sanity, and your nightmares become fatal.
Why similar: Base Building 13.5%, Crafting 13.4%, Survival 12.3%, Open World 11.2%, Building 10%
- #46 Gone: Survival
72% matchMixed43% of 320 reviews2020
Dev: Coden StudioPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Gone Survival is a first-person survival game for one player. Where you have many opportunities and a completely open world
Why similar: Crafting 13.4%, Base Building 13.3%, Survival 12.4%, Building 12.4%, Sandbox 10.9%
- #47 BlooDooMooN SurViVoR
70% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: WaterDance
Windows
Welcome to this survival sandbox game! Your plane made a forced landing during the Bermuda storm. You will need to establish your own survival base from scratch, collect materials, make tools, build towns, manufacture weapons, explore unknown fields. Will you conquer the challenges ?
Why similar: Creature Collector 19.2%, Crafting 12.7%, Open World 11.3%, Survival 11.1%, Building 10.6%
- #48 ARK: Survival Ascended
68% matchMixed60% of 118,321 reviews2023
Dev: Studio Wildcard
Windows
Median: 27.2 hrsMean: 198.9 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: Survival 15.4%, Open World 14%, Base Building 12.6%, Crafting 11.6%, Building 11%
- #49 Rust
69% matchVery Positive87% of 1,402,448 reviews2018
Dev: Facepunch Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 52.8 hrsMean: 431.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night.
Why similar: Survival 21.9%, Crafting 16.3%, Open World 13.4%, Building 11.1%, Multiplayer 10.2%
- #50 Away From Life
67% matchMixed67% of 238 reviews2026
Dev: Cursor GamesPub: IZilla Games
Windows
You survived a helicopter crash; going home is your top priority. Live as a castaway - survive the dangers of the islands by using your environment to find food, build shelter, craft tools to extend your stay, explore the secrets of the islands and their surrounding waters, and carve your way home.
Why similar: Base Building 13.2%, Crafting 13%, Building 12.6%, Sandbox 12%, Survival 11.2%
- #51 Tides of Despair
69% matchMixed42% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: Survival Poly Games
Windows
After a shipwreck, you are one of the survivors. To Survive you will need to fight for your life.
Why similar: Base Building 18.4%, Crafting 16.2%, Survival 15.3%, Building 15%, Open World 14.5%
- #52 Exot
67% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: PH Networks
Windows
Discover a still unexplored region of space: the Exot galaxy. With your C.L.I.C. as your only ally, obtain the resources necessary for your survival. Develop your ship, improve your workshops, face creatures to conquer these hostile lands.
Why similar: Crafting 16.8%, Building 15.4%, Sandbox 15.1%, Base Building 14.8%, Survival 14.8%
- #53 Blightrest
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zero Hype Games
Windows
Blightrest is a co-op survival action game set in a dark, open world where every decision brings you closer to either salvation or eternal damnation. Master survival, build fortifications, banish demons with ancient rituals, and explore the Wastes where even shadows have eyes.
Why similar: Base Building 17.2%, Open World 16.3%, Survival 14.6%, Crafting 14.2%, Building 8.3%
- #54 Last Hope on Earth
70% matchMixed50% of 46 reviews2020
Dev: iLand Studios
Windows
An single/multiplayer game of survival in a desolated post-war future world. A group of clone challenges the dangers of a forbidden Earth trying to survive against monsters made of pure radiation.
Why similar: Base Building 14.4%, Survival 11.4%, Crafting 10.8%, Open World 8.9%, FPS 8.7%
- #55 KILLWORLD
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hunt Studio
Windows
[KILLWORLD] is an open-world first-person shooter. Explore the territory, raid enemy outposts, battle armed patrols, use vehicles, discover secret locations, and choose your own combat style in a sandbox where freedom of action and dynamic gameplay are paramount.
Why similar: Sandbox 16.4%, FPS 13%, Open World 10.6%, PvE 10.3%, Crafting 9.7%
- #56 Palworld
62% matchVery Positive95% of 490,433 reviews2026
Dev: Pocketpair
Windows
Median: 41.0 hrsMean: 86.8 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 24%, Open World 15.7%, Survival 14%, Crafting 10.8%, Multiplayer 9.7%
- #57 Paloma Island
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Houari Mohamed AminePub: Damz Games
Windows
Stranded after a storm, survive the uncharted dangers of Paloma Island. Gather resources, craft tools, and build shelter in this open-world sandbox survival adventure. Explore lush biomes and diverse locations, uncover secrets, and face wildlife and enemies to stay alive.
Why similar: Base Building 17.7%, Crafting 15.9%, Survival 15.3%, Sandbox 13.7%, Open World 11.1%