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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 41 games similar to Forsaken Isle down to the 5 that fit the “Sandbox” category. Valheim, Staxel and The Long Dark top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Forsaken Isle.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

The best sandbox games like Forsaken Isle

5 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Forsaken Isle. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1ValheimClosest overall match

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingEarly Access

Steam👍 94%· 534KRAWG👍 77%· 642IGDB90· 1OC85· 19

Year 2021Dev Dvoid · Coffee StainPlaytime ~12hOn PC · Linux

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, fantasy world and setting mythology, while skipping vibe casual

Prove your worth! Are you worthy of entering Valhalla? You have been sent to Valheim, the 10th Norse world. Only by defeating the mighty beasts of these lands will you win the favor of the gods. This quest will take you to the far reaches of this world, from the deepest forest to the highest mountain peak.

Where it drifts furthest from Forsaken Isle: tone and visuals.

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#2StaxelClosest on visuals

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloCasualSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationPixel Art

Steam👍 79%· 4.8KRAWG👍 29%· 45IGDB56· 3OC58· 11

Year 2019Dev Plukit · Humble BundlePlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing, while skipping melee combat

Staxel is getting ready for steamGet notified when Staxel comes out on Steam by clicking the Add to your wishlist button above About the GameStaxel is a sandbox farming game that is currently in development.

Where it drifts furthest from Forsaken Isle: game mode and progression.

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#3The Long DarkClosest on game mode

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloOpen 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 sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping deep RPG systems

The Long Dark is a game about surviving in the unforgiving conditions of frozen North Canadian taiga. The Arctic wilderness may be breathtakingly beautiful, thanks to the game’s artful visual style, but it is also deadly.

Where it drifts furthest from Forsaken Isle: tone and visuals.

It predates Forsaken Isle by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCraftingEarly Access

Steam👍 74%· 47KOC64· 14

Year 2015Dev Beam Team GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Forsaken Isle: tone and visuals.

It predates Forsaken Isle by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Raft

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldCraftingExploration

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 sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping deep RPG systems

By yourself or with friends, your mission is to survive an epic oceanic adventure across a perilous sea! Gather debris to survive, expand your raft and be wary of the dangers of the ocean!

Where it drifts furthest from Forsaken Isle: visuals and game mode.

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