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Dinkum is hard to replace: few games combine sandbox freedom, vibe casual and sandbox world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 16 gameplay attributes and found 19 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Scrap Mechanic, Stardew Valley and Starbound lead the list, with Scrap Mechanic reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Dinkum special.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

Tags

CasualRelaxingSoloCo-op

Year 2025Dev James Bendon

Stores

Steam ↗Nintendo ↗

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The closest game to Dinkum is Scrap Mechanic — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Stardew Valley and Starbound follow close behind.

#1Scrap Mechanic96 #2Stardew Valley93 #3Starbound93 #4Space Engineers93 #5Terraria87

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Games like Dinkum

19 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Scrap Mechanic

96

Scrap Mechanic

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCrafting

Steam👍 92%· 117KRAWG👍 70%· 124

Year 2016Dev Axolot GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, melee combat and base building, while skipping deep RPG systems

#2Stardew Valley

93

Stardew Valley

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

MultiplayerSoloCo-opCozyRelaxingCasualSandbox WorldOpen WorldCraftingExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 1.0MRAWG👍 88%· 2.5KMC89IGDB91· 13OC90· 76

Year 2016Dev ChucklefishPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping online features

93

Starbound

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineCasualRelaxingSandbox WorldOpen WorldCraftingExploration

Steam👍 90%· 123KRAWG👍 73%· 852MC81IGDB87· 5OC85· 19

Year 2016Dev ChucklefishPlaytime ~17hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

#4Space Engineers

93

Space Engineers

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCrafting

Steam👍 89%· 134KRAWG👍 58%· 269MC68IGDB80· 1OC80· 5

Year 2013Dev Keen Software HousePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

87

Terraria

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineSandbox WorldOpen WorldCraftingExploration

Steam👍 97%· 1.5MRAWG👍 80%· 2.5KMC81IGDB81· 13OC79· 33

Year 2011Dev Engine Software · 505 GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe casual

86

Minecraft

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCrafting

OC90· 44

Year 2016Dev Mojang StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep RPG systems

Xbox PS Nintendo

91

Unturned

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineCasualOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCrafting

Steam👍 91%· 563KRAWG👍 29%· 1.1K

Year 2014Dev 505 GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: shooter, survival mechanics and roguelike runs, while skipping deep simulation

82

Loddlenaut

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloRelaxingCozyCasualOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCrafting

Steam👍 98%· 5.7KOC81· 13

Year 2023Dev Moon Lagoon · Secret ModePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and vibe relaxing

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

#9Cooking Simulator

85

Cooking Simulator

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloCo-opCasualRelaxingSandbox WorldCrafting

Steam👍 85%· 19KOC70· 7

Year 2019Dev Big Cheese Studio · Forever Entertainment S.A.On PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with resource management and visual first person, while skipping adventure storytelling

#10No Man's Sky

84

No Man's Sky

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCrafting

Steam👍 85%· 407KRAWG👍 67%· 1.6KMC75IGDB74· 38OC71· 149

Year 2016Dev Hello GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping deep RPG systems

#11Potion Craft

81

Potion Craft

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloRelaxingCozyCasualSandbox WorldCrafting

Steam👍 93%· 43KIGDB70· 1OC83· 11

Year 2022Dev niceplay games · tinyBuildOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and setting medieval, while skipping open world exploration

#12Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator

81

Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloRelaxingCozyCasualSandbox WorldCrafting

Steam👍 93%· 43KRAWG👍 72%· 190OC77· 8

Year 2022Dev niceplay games · tinyBuildPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and setting medieval, while skipping open world exploration

#13Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

80

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldCraftingIsometricThird Person

IGDB78· 2

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person and free to play, while skipping adventure storytelling

76

Poly Bridge

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloCozySandbox WorldCraftingHardcore

Steam👍 91%· 19KIGDB75· 2OC66· 12

Year 2016Dev Dry CactusOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

#15Don't Starve

78

Don't Starve

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCrafting

Year 2022Dev FrayzzLoveOn PC

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, horror tension and roguelike runs, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Dinkum?: The closest game to Dinkum is Scrap Mechanic, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Dinkum?: The three closest games to Dinkum are: 1. Scrap Mechanic (96/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Stardew Valley (93/100, 15 shared attributes) 3. Starbound (93/100, 13 shared attributes). All share Dinkum's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 19 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is Stardew Valley similar to Dinkum?: Yes, very much so — Stardew Valley scores 93/100 similarity to Dinkum. They share 15 attributes, including sandbox freedom and deep simulation. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Sandbox games are similar to Dinkum?: The best Sandbox games similar to Dinkum are Scrap Mechanic, Stardew Valley, Starbound and Space Engineers. All share the Sandbox genre alongside other key Dinkum attributes like sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Dinkum calculated?: We compare Dinkum 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 Dinkum experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Dinkum?: Yes — Unturned and Supermarket Together are free and score well on similarity to Dinkum. They're a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.