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We filtered the 15 games similar to Minecraft down to the 8 that fit the “Survival” category. Scrap Mechanic, Terraria and Space Engineers top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Minecraft.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox
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DarkOfflineSolo
Year 2016Dev Mojang Studios
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Within the “Survival” category, the closest game to Minecraft is Scrap Mechanic — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Terraria and Space Engineers follow close behind.

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The best survival games like Minecraft

8 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
93
iRank83
Scrap Mechanic
SandboxCrafting 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

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Steam
#2Terraria
91
iRank86
Terraria
SandboxCrafting 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

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SteamGOGXbox
#3Space Engineers
85
iRank76
Space Engineers
SandboxCrafting 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

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SteamXbox
#4No Man's Sky
77
iRank76
No Man's Sky
SandboxCrafting 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

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SteamGOGXbox
#5Unturned
87
iRank66
Unturned
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineDarkOpen WorldSandbox WorldHorrorExplorationCraftingFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 563KRAWG👍 29%· 1.1K
Year 2014Dev 505 GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: shooter, roguelike runs and first-person shooting, while skipping deep simulation

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SteamXboxPS
#6Starbound
80
iRank84
Starbound
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineSandbox WorldOpen WorldCraftingExplorationPixel Art
Steam👍 90%· 123KRAWG👍 73%· 852MC81IGDB87· 5OC85· 19
Year 2016Dev ChucklefishPlaytime ~17hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, precision platforming and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

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SteamGOG
#7Loddlenaut
70
iRank92
Loddlenaut
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingThird PersonPixel Art
Steam👍 98%· 5.7KOC81· 13
Year 2023Dev Moon Lagoon · Secret ModePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

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Steam
#8Don't Starve
74
Don't Starve
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldHorrorExplorationCrafting
Year 2022Dev FrayzzLoveOn PC

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, survival mechanics and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation

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