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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 Gridworld down to the 20 that fit the “PlayStation” category. The Long Dark, Castaway Paradise - live among the animals and Astroneer top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Gridworld.

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Gridworld is The Long Dark — scoring 67/100 on our similarity scale. Castaway Paradise - live among the animals and Astroneer follow close behind.

#1The Long Dark67 #2Castaway Paradise - live among the animals62 #3Astroneer58 #4The Alters50 #5Deliver Us the Moon50

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The best games like Gridworld on PlayStation

20 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Gridworld. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1The Long DarkClosest overall match

67

The Long Dark

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldNarrativePost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 89%· 122KRAWG👍 78%· 881MC76IGDB82· 5OC77· 53

Year 2014Dev Hinterland StudioPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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 Gridworld: tone and progression.

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#2Castaway Paradise - live among the animals

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Castaway Paradise - live among the animals

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloCozySandbox World2DCo-op

Steam👍 70%· 581

Year 2014Dev Stolen Couch GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping vibe relaxing

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 Gridworld: progression and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Gridworld.

Genre100World82Tone47Visuals43Game mode23Progression0

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Astroneer

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 92%· 138KIGDB81· 4OC75· 26

Year 2019Dev System Era SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and setting space, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Gridworld: tone and progression.

Released 4 years after Gridworld.

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50

The Alters

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeSci-FiIsometricThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 17KIGDB87· 5OC86· 115

Year 2025Dev 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Gridworld: tone and visuals.

Released 10 years after Gridworld.

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#5Deliver Us the Moon

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Deliver Us the Moon

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiSpace

Steam👍 88%· 9.2KIGDB78· 5OC74· 67

Year 2019Dev KeokeN Interactive · Wired ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Gridworld: tone and progression.

Released 4 years after Gridworld.

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flOw

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometric

IGDB75· 5

Year 2006Dev ThatGameCompanyOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Gridworld: visuals and game mode.

It predates Gridworld by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Minecraft: Story Mode

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Minecraft: Story Mode

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloPixel ArtNarrativeCasualDark

Steam👍 77%· 8.3KIGDB66· 7

Year 2015Dev Mojang StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, single-player focus and visual pixel

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

Where it drifts furthest from Gridworld: tone and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Gridworld.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals57Tone0Progression0

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#8The Invincible

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The Invincible

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloOpen WorldNarrativeDarkSci-Fi

Steam👍 89%· 9.4KIGDB79· 5OC73· 85

Year 2023Dev Starward Industries · 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Gridworld: tone and progression.

Released 8 years after Gridworld.

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#9Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly

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Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorFirst PersonThird Person

IGDB87· 2

Year 2003Dev TecmoOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Gridworld: tone and visuals.

It predates Gridworld by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone0Visuals0

41

Silent Hill

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloRangedDarkNarrativeHorror

IGDB82· 1

Year 1999Dev Team Silent · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Gridworld: tone and visuals.

It predates Gridworld by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone0Visuals0

41

Fatal Frame

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorFirst PersonThird Person

IGDB81· 1

Year 2001Dev Tecmo · Wanadoo EditionOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Gridworld: tone and visuals.

It predates Gridworld by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare

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Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person

IGDB80· 1

Year 2001Dev Darkworks · InfogramesOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Gridworld: tone and visuals.

It predates Gridworld by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Silent Hill 4: The Room

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Silent Hill 4: The Room

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorFirst PersonThird Person

IGDB72· 2

Year 2004Dev Team Silent · KonamiOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Gridworld: tone and visuals.

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

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#14Haunting Ground

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Haunting Ground

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorThird Person

IGDB70· 2

Year 2005Dev Capcom Production Studio 1 · CapcomOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Gridworld: tone and visuals.

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

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#15Silent Hill: Downpour

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Silent Hill: Downpour

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorThird Person

IGDB70· 8

Year 2012Dev Vatra Games · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Gridworld: tone and visuals.

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