13 Simulation games like Astroneer that you should try

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We filtered the 44 games similar to Astroneer down to the 13 that fit the “Simulation” category. Raft, Stranded Deep and Don't Starve Together top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Astroneer.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

The best simulation games like Astroneer

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Astroneer. Each one has been evaluated across 16 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Raft

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-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

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-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

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#3Don't Starve Together

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-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

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#4Staxel

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-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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#5Castaway Paradise - live among the animals

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-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

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-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

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#7Deliver Us the Moon

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-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

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

MultiplayerSoloCo-opNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationCrafting

Steam👍 59%· 86KRAWG👍 31%· 73

Year 2018Dev Russian FishingPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, deep RPG systems and vibe casual, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration

Steam👍 61%· 7.9KRAWG👍 45%· 22

Year 2022Dev Purple Lamp Studios · THQ NordicPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#10The Alters

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-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

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Steam GOG Epic

#11flOw

iRank75

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-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

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#12Unclaimed World

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 51%· 215

Year 2016Dev Refactored Games OÜPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationCasual

Steam👍 81%· 491

Year 2015Dev Sean DavyPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping adventure storytelling

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