4 Sandbox games like Core Keeper that you should try

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We filtered the 13 games similar to Core Keeper down to the 4 that fit the “Sandbox” category. Enshrouded, Grounded and Palworld top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Core Keeper.

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GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

The best sandbox games like Core Keeper

4 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Core Keeper. Each one has been evaluated across 23 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.

#1Enshrouded

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationBase BuildingCrafting

Steam👍 86%· 101KOC77· 20

Year 2024Dev Keen GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Shared with Core Keeper: deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineOpen WorldSandbox WorldBase BuildingCraftingExploration

Steam👍 90%· 94KIGDB78· 5OC82· 58

Year 2022Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Core Keeper, it's known for deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, melee combat and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingBase Building

Steam👍 94%· 421KRAWG👍 69%· 142OC71· 22

Year 2024Dev PocketpairPlaytime ~22hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Core Keeper, expect deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, shooter and ranged combat, while skipping deep simulation

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#4Trove

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opCasualSandbox WorldOpen WorldProceduralExplorationCraftingLootBase BuildingPixel Art

Steam👍 80%· 93KRAWG👍 24%· 474MC65IGDB62· 1OC67· 12

Year 2015Dev Trion WorldsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Core Keeper, expect deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with MMO world and community, action RPG combat and precision platforming, while skipping survival mechanics

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