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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 42 games similar to Don't Starve Together down to the 9 that fit the “Xbox” category. Stranded Deep, Castaway Paradise - live among the animals and Astroneer top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Don't Starve Together.

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The best games like Don't Starve Together on Xbox

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Don't Starve Together. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Stranded DeepClosest overall match

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineDarkNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldHorrorExplorationCrafting

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 melee combat, resource management and visual first person, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Don't Starve Together: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Don't Starve Together.

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#2Castaway Paradise - live among the animalsClosest on visuals

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloCo-opOnlineMultiplayerNarrativeSandbox World2DIsometric

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

Featured DLCThe Summer is magic!!! About the GameYour adventure starts when you get stranded on a tropical island. This is your island, your adventure! Do whatever you like! It's the ultimate Sandbox sim! Do you like Animal Crossing or Harvest Moon? Castaway Paradise is the game for you!

Where it drifts furthest from Don't Starve Together: progression and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Don't Starve Together.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

MultiplayerSoloCo-opNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCrafting

Steam👍 92%· 138KIGDB81· 4OC75· 26

Year 2019Dev System Era SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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

≠ Its own twist: setting space, setting scifi and base building, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Don't Starve Together: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Don't Starve Together.

Released 3 years after Don't Starve Together.

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#4Dying Light: The Beast

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, post-apocalyptic world and visual first person, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Don't Starve Together: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Don't Starve Together.

Released 9 years after Don't Starve Together.

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#5Minecraft: Story Mode

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorCrafting

Steam👍 77%· 8.3KIGDB66· 7

Year 2015Dev Mojang StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Don't Starve Together: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Don't Starve Together.

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#6FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person

IGDB90· 1OC52· 10

Year 2020Dev Steel Wool Studios · Steel Wool GamesPlaytime ~2hOn Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep RPG systems and visual first person, while skipping deep simulation

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted is a collection of classic and original mini-games set in the Five Nights universe. Survive terrifying encounters with your favorite killer animatronics in a collection of new and classic FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S™ experiences. “Where fantasy and fun come to life!

Where it drifts furthest from Don't Starve Together: visuals and game mode.

Released 4 years after Don't Starve Together.

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#7Jurassic Park: The Game

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorMelee

Steam👍 69%· 2.1KRAWG👍 31%· 96MC54IGDB61· 4

Year 2011Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

Security systems have failed and the creatures of the park roam free. Now, a rogue corporation will stop at nothing to acquire the dinosaur embryos stolen and lost by Dennis Nedry.

Where it drifts furthest from Don't Starve Together: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Don't Starve Together.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExploration

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: setting scifi, setting space and visual first person, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Don't Starve Together: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Don't Starve Together.

Released 7 years after Don't Starve Together.

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#9Elden Ring NightreignClosest on tone

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

Co-opOnlineSoloMultiplayerHardcoreDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 82%· 183KIGDB85· 4OC80· 179

Year 2025Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and roguelike runs, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Don't Starve Together: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Don't Starve Together.

Released 9 years after Don't Starve Together.

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