10 Games like Gridworld on Xbox that you should try

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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 10 that fit the “Xbox” 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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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

The best games like Gridworld on Xbox

10 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

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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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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.

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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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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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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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Steam GOG Epic

#6Minecraft: Story Mode

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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.

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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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Steam GOG Epic

#8FIVE 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 and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems, 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 Gridworld: tone and visuals.

Released 5 years after Gridworld.

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#9Jurassic Park: The Game

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeSci-Fi

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

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

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, 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 Gridworld: tone and visuals.

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

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#10Dying Light: The Beast

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