11 Simulation games like Minecraft that you should try

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We filtered the 15 games similar to Minecraft down to the 11 that fit the “Simulation” category. Scrap Mechanic, Terraria and Space Engineers top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Minecraft.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

The best simulation games like Minecraft

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Minecraft. Each one has been evaluated across 20 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.

#1Scrap Mechanic

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCraftingFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 117KRAWG👍 70%· 124

Year 2016Dev Axolot GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, base building and early access, while skipping turn-based strategy

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineDarkSandbox WorldOpen WorldHorrorFantasyCraftingExplorationPixel Art

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, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping turn-based strategy

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCraftingFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 134KRAWG👍 58%· 269MC68IGDB80· 1OC80· 5

Year 2013Dev Keen Software HousePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, melee combat and setting space, while skipping turn-based strategy

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 407KRAWG👍 67%· 1.6KMC75IGDB74· 38OC71· 149

Year 2016Dev Hello GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus, while skipping turn-based strategy

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

MultiplayerSoloCo-opSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyCraftingExplorationPixel Art

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, visual novel storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping survival mechanics

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#6Kitchen Simulator 2015

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloDarkSandbox WorldHorrorExplorationCraftingFirst Person

Steam👍 40%· 329

Year 2015Dev WhackAKey GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldFantasyCraftingRelaxing

Steam👍 93%· 43KIGDB70· 1OC83· 11

Year 2022Dev niceplay games · tinyBuildOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, deep RPG systems and vibe relaxing, while skipping survival mechanics

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#8Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldCraftingRelaxingCozy

Steam👍 93%· 43KRAWG👍 72%· 190OC77· 8

Year 2022Dev niceplay games · tinyBuildPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, puzzle design and vibe relaxing, while skipping survival mechanics

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#9Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldCraftingThird PersonIsometric

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 isometric and free to play, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloCo-opSandbox WorldCraftingFirst Person

Steam👍 85%· 19KOC70· 7

Year 2019Dev Big Cheese Studio · Forever Entertainment S.A.On PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, vibe relaxing and resource management, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#11Poly Bridge

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldCraftingHardcoreCozy

Steam👍 91%· 19KIGDB75· 2OC66· 12

Year 2016Dev Dry CactusOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping adventure storytelling

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