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Astroneer is hard to replace: few games combine survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 16 gameplay attributes and found 43 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Raft, flOw and Don't Starve Together lead the list, with Raft reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Astroneer special.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival
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NarrativeMultiplayerSolo
Year 2019Dev System Era Softworks

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The closest game to Astroneer is Raft — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. flOw and Don't Starve Together follow close behind.

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Raft
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldCraftingExplorationBase BuildingThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 372KRAWG👍 77%· 448IGDB80· 1
Year 2022Dev Redbeet Interactive · Axolot GamesPlaytime ~8hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings online features and visual first person, while skipping strong narrative focus

91
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flOw
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometric
IGDB75· 5
Year 2006Dev ThatGameCompanyOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

Don't Starve Together
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
MultiplayerCo-opSoloNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCrafting
Steam👍 95%· 531KRAWG👍 72%· 1.4KMC83
Year 2016Dev Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and horror setting, while skipping setting space

Deliver Us the Moon
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloNarrativeSci-FiSpaceExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 88%· 9.2KIGDB78· 5OC74· 67
Year 2019Dev KeokeN Interactive · Wired ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, melee combat and visual first person, while skipping sandbox freedom

Dying Light: The Beast
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkHorror
Steam👍 87%· 68KIGDB82· 7OC81· 126
Year 2025Dev TechlandOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

81
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The Alters
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloNarrativeSci-FiThird PersonIsometric
Steam👍 90%· 17KIGDB87· 5OC86· 115
Year 2025Dev 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric, while skipping sandbox freedom

85
iRank71
Stranded Deep
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCrafting
Steam👍 74%· 47KOC64· 14
Year 2015Dev Beam Team GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting, while skipping setting space

81
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Valheim
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
Co-opMultiplayerSoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingBase BuildingThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 534KRAWG👍 77%· 642IGDB90· 1OC85· 19
Year 2021Dev Dvoid · Coffee StainPlaytime ~12hOn PC · Linux

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

Castaway Paradise - live among the animals
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloCo-opMultiplayerNarrativeSandbox World
Steam👍 70%· 581
Year 2014Dev Stolen Couch GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping open world exploration

Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloNarrativeThird PersonTacticalStealth
IGDB86· 3
Year 2004Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Japan · Konami

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: shooter, combat tactical and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

80
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The Long Dark
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCrafting
Steam👍 89%· 122KRAWG👍 78%· 881MC76IGDB82· 5OC77· 53
Year 2014Dev Hinterland StudioPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping setting space

79
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The Invincible
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiSpaceExploration
Steam👍 89%· 9.4KIGDB79· 5OC73· 85
Year 2023Dev Starward Industries · 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual first person, while skipping deep simulation

75
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ARMORED HEAD
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloNarrativeSci-FiExplorationRanged
Steam👍 98%· 1.3K
Year 2020Dev Egor RezenovPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, ranged combat and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

77
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Silent Hill 3
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloNarrativeSci-FiExplorationThird Person
IGDB88· 3
Year 2003Dev Team Silent · KonamiOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

84
iRank58
Staxel
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 79%· 4.8KRAWG👍 29%· 45IGDB56· 3OC58· 11
Year 2019Dev Plukit · Humble BundlePlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing, while skipping strong narrative focus

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Astroneer?
The closest game to Astroneer is Raft, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 13 gameplay attributes, including survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Astroneer?
The three closest games to Astroneer are: 1. Raft (95/100, 13 shared attributes) 2. flOw (91/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Don't Starve Together (84/100, 12 shared attributes). All share Astroneer's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 43 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is flOw similar to Astroneer?
Yes, very much so — flOw scores 91/100 similarity to Astroneer. They share 5 attributes, including survival mechanics and deep simulation. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Survival games are similar to Astroneer?
The best Survival games similar to Astroneer are Raft, flOw, Don't Starve Together and Deliver Us the Moon. All share the Survival genre alongside other key Astroneer attributes like survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation.
How is similarity to Astroneer calculated?
We compare Astroneer against every game in our catalog using 16 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Astroneer experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Astroneer?
Yes — Russian Fishing 4 is free and scores well on similarity to Astroneer. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.