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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 27 games similar to I am Future down to the 7 that fit the “Mobile” category. Terraria, Stardew Valley and Minecraft top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to I am Future.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox
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CasualCozySolo
Year 2024Dev Mandragora

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Within the “Mobile” category, the closest game to I am Future is Terraria — scoring 67/100 on our similarity scale. Stardew Valley and Minecraft follow close behind.

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The best games like I am Future on Mobile

7 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to I am Future. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

#1Terraria
Terraria
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiCraftingExploration
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: precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

A 2D sandbox that is far more combat-driven than its look suggests: progression runs through boss fights, and each one unlocks a tier of materials. Building is deep but optional. It explains almost nothing — crafting chains, boss summons and biome requirements are opaque enough that most players keep a wiki open throughout.

Where it drifts furthest from I am Future: tone and visuals.

It predates I am Future by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World84Progression79Setting34Game mode28Tone0
#2Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloCozyRelaxingCasualSandbox 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 survival mechanics

A farming sim that is really a schedule-management game: every in-game day forces a choice between crops, mining, fishing and the villagers, and the calendar never gives you enough hours. The first year is the hook. Fishing is the wall most players hit — the minigame is fiddly and unforgiving early, and several quests gate behind it.

Where it drifts furthest from I am Future: setting and game mode.

It predates I am Future by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Tone92Progression70Visuals46Game mode35
Minecraft
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCrafting
OC90· 44
Year 2016Dev Mojang StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

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

Where it drifts furthest from I am Future: tone and setting.

It predates I am Future by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression76Game mode18Tone0Setting0
#4Plantera
Plantera
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualCozyRelaxingSandbox World
Steam👍 89%· 5.9KRAWG👍 30%· 53IGDB39· 3
Year 2016Dev Ratalaika GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Like I am Future, it's known for sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and visual 2d, while skipping survival mechanics

In Plantera you build your own garden and watch it grow with new plants, bushes, trees and animals. As you play and expand your garden you will attract helpers, round blue creatures that will help you pick up things and harvest your plants.

Where it drifts furthest from I am Future: visuals.

It predates I am Future by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Tone91World73Genre50Visuals0
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
SandboxCrafting 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 deep RPG systems

Genre100Game mode100Visuals71World69Progression52
Poly Bridge
SandboxCrafting 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 deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from I am Future: setting and visuals.

It predates I am Future by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World70Progression52Tone33Setting0
#7Mini Metro
Mini Metro
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualRelaxingSandbox WorldIsometric
Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB100· 1OC80· 13
Year 2015Dev Dinosaur Polo Club · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with I am Future: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, punishing difficulty and resource management, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from I am Future: progression.

It predates I am Future by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Visuals80Tone73World69Genre50Progression0

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