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My Island is hard to replace: few games combine survival mechanics, vibe casual and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 13 gameplay attributes and found 42 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Raft, flOw and Dying Light: The Beast lead the list, with Raft reaching a 93/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes My Island special.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival
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Year 2024

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The closest game to My Island is Raft — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. flOw and Dying Light: The Beast follow close behind.

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Games like My Island

42 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Raft
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOpen WorldCraftingExplorationBase Building
Steam👍 93%· 372KRAWG👍 77%· 448IGDB80· 1
Year 2022Dev Redbeet Interactive · Axolot GamesPlaytime ~8hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and online features, while skipping deep RPG systems

flOw
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometric
IGDB75· 5
Year 2006Dev ThatGameCompanyOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

Dying Light: The Beast
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkHorror
Steam👍 87%· 68KIGDB82· 7OC81· 126
Year 2025Dev TechlandOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping deep simulation

Astroneer
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOpen WorldExplorationBase BuildingCrafting
Steam👍 92%· 138KIGDB81· 4OC75· 26
Year 2019Dev System Era SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and sandbox world, while skipping deep RPG systems

Don't Starve Together
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOpen WorldExplorationCrafting
Steam👍 95%· 531KRAWG👍 72%· 1.4KMC83
Year 2016Dev Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep RPG systems

Valheim
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
Co-opMultiplayerSoloOpen WorldExplorationCraftingBase Building
Steam👍 94%· 534KRAWG👍 77%· 642IGDB90· 1OC85· 19
Year 2021Dev Dvoid · Coffee StainPlaytime ~12hOn PC · Linux

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, punishing difficulty and sandbox world, while skipping deep simulation

Diamo XL
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloCasualMeleeHardcore2D
Steam👍 93%· 550
Year 2017Dev Nickervision StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

Stranded Deep
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldExplorationCrafting
Steam👍 74%· 47KOC64· 14
Year 2015Dev Beam Team GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

Elden Ring Nightreign
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 82%· 183KIGDB85· 4OC80· 179
Year 2025Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation

Russian Fishing 4
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
MultiplayerSoloCo-opCasualOpen WorldExplorationCrafting
Steam👍 59%· 86KRAWG👍 31%· 73
Year 2018Dev Russian FishingPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping skill tree progression

The Guild 3
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 61%· 7.9KRAWG👍 45%· 22
Year 2022Dev Purple Lamp Studios · THQ NordicPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, cozy, relaxing feel and sandbox world, while skipping adventure storytelling

Staxel
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opCasualOpen WorldSkill TreeExploration
Steam👍 79%· 4.8KRAWG👍 29%· 45IGDB56· 3OC58· 11
Year 2019Dev Plukit · Humble BundlePlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing, while skipping crafting mechanics

Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloDarkHorrorThird Person
IGDB90· 1
Year 2002Dev Silicon Knights · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

Domestic Dog
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloCasualOpen WorldExplorationCozy
Steam👍 81%· 491
Year 2015Dev Sean DavyPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

Minecraft: Story Mode
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloCasualCraftingNarrativeDark
Steam👍 77%· 8.3KIGDB66· 7
Year 2015Dev Mojang StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to My Island?
The closest game to My Island is Raft, scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like My Island?
The three closest games to My Island are: 1. Raft (93/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. flOw (91/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Dying Light: The Beast (89/100, 6 shared attributes). All share My Island's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 42 candidates across 13 dimensions.
Is flOw similar to My Island?
Yes, very much so — flOw scores 91/100 similarity to My Island. They share 5 attributes, including survival mechanics and deep simulation. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Survival games are similar to My Island?
The best Survival games similar to My Island are Raft, flOw, Dying Light: The Beast and Astroneer. All share the Survival genre alongside other key My Island attributes like survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation.
How is similarity to My Island calculated?
We compare My Island against every game in our catalog using 13 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the My Island experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to My Island?
Yes — Russian Fishing 4 is free and scores well on similarity to My Island. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.