SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person
IGDB80· 1
Year 2001Dev Darkworks · InfogramesOn PlayStation 3
18 Narrative games like Minecraft: Story Mode that you should try
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More about this game →We filtered the 39 games similar to Minecraft: Story Mode down to the 18 that fit the “Narrative” category. Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare, Silent Hill and FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Minecraft: Story Mode.
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NarrativeCasualSolo
Year 2015Dev Mojang Studios
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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Minecraft: Story Mode is Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Silent Hill and FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED follow close behind.
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The best narrative games like Minecraft: Story Mode
18 similar games foundUpdated July 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Minecraft: Story Mode. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person
IGDB82· 1
Year 1999Dev Team Silent · KonamiOn PlayStation 3
✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, puzzle design and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, while skipping vibe casual
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
IGDB90· 1OC52· 10
Year 2020Dev Steel Wool Studios · Steel Wool GamesPlaytime ~2hOn Xbox · Nintendo
93
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person
Year 1999Dev Square Product Development Division 5 · SquareOn PlayStation 3
✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus
≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person
Steam👍 69%· 2.1KRAWG👍 31%· 96MC54IGDB61· 4
Year 2011Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · iOS
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person
IGDB90· 1OC87· 160
Year 2001Dev Team Silent · Konami
✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, puzzle design and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping vibe casual
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloCasualNarrativePixel ArtCozy
Steam👍 81%· 491
Year 2015Dev Sean DavyPlaytime ~4hOn PC
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorSci-Fi
IGDB60· 1
Year 1999Dev Capcom Planning Room 2 · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC
✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, puzzle design and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping vibe casual
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person
IGDB88· 3
Year 2003Dev Team Silent · KonamiOn PC
✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, puzzle design and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping vibe casual
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldSci-Fi
Steam👍 89%· 9.4KIGDB79· 5OC73· 85
Year 2023Dev Starward Industries · 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5
80
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SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorCrafting
Steam👍 74%· 47KOC64· 14
Year 2015Dev Beam Team GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloCasualNarrativeCraftingMultiplayer
Steam👍 59%· 86KRAWG👍 31%· 73
Year 2018Dev Russian FishingPlaytime ~1hOn PC
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloNarrativeFantasyThird PersonTactical
IGDB86· 3
Year 2004Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Japan · Konami
✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus
≠ Its own twist: shooter, combat tactical and stealth mechanics, while skipping puzzle design
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloNarrativeCraftingThird PersonMelee
Steam👍 76%· 7.3KIGDB77· 17OC75· 91
Year 2016Dev The Molasses FloodOn PS4 · PC · Mac
#15The Alters
88
iRank88
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloNarrativeThird PersonSci-FiIsometric
Steam👍 90%· 17KIGDB87· 5OC86· 115
Year 2025Dev 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5
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