6 Survival games like Core Keeper that you should try

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We filtered the 13 games similar to Core Keeper down to the 6 that fit the “Survival” 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 survival games like Core Keeper

6 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

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

Co-opOnlineSoloMultiplayerNarrativeProceduralExplorationLoot

Steam👍 97%· 507KRAWG👍 88%· 154

Year 2023Dev ZeekerssPlaytime ~8hOn PC

✓ Fits the dungeon crawlers cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, roguelike runs and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#5Dungeon of the Endless

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GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloCo-opMultiplayerProceduralExplorationLootPixel ArtIsometric2D

Steam👍 85%· 14KIGDB79· 9OC79· 39

Year 2014Dev Amplitude Studios · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Both are dungeon crawlers — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, tower defense planning and real-time strategy, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

Co-opOnlineMultiplayerNarrativeProceduralExplorationLoot

Steam👍 94%· 159KRAWG👍 59%· 67

Year 2024Dev Philip · LandfallPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Fits the dungeon crawlers cluster, with adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus

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

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