6 Casual games like My Island that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 42 games similar to My Island down to the 6 that fit the “Casual” category. Russian Fishing 4, Staxel and Domestic Dog top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to My Island.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

The best casual games like My Island

6 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to My Island. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Russian Fishing 4Closest overall match

iRank48

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-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

Russian Fishing 4 dynamic and engaging fishing simulator that features unique natural physics, conditions and fish behavior. 50+ Fish species. 8 Lakes and rivers. Spinning, Bait casting, Feeder and Float fishing. Players ratings, achievements and statistics. Dozens of fishing techniques.

Where it drifts furthest from My Island: tone.

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#2StaxelClosest on game mode

iRank58

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-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

Staxel is getting ready for steamGet notified when Staxel comes out on Steam by clicking the Add to your wishlist button above About the GameStaxel is a sandbox farming game that is currently in development.

Where it drifts furthest from My Island: tone.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-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

Warning: Content Below may not be suitable for Cats, any similarities to real dogs is purely coincidental. In Domestic Dog, you take control of a randomized dog in a randomized house and survive the harsh domestic life! Explore the city and interact with the world for discover items and secrets.

Where it drifts furthest from My Island: game mode and tone.

It predates My Island by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Minecraft: Story Mode

iRank73

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-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

Where it drifts furthest from My Island: game mode and tone.

It predates My Island by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-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

This is an 'XL' version of my unreleased mobile game 'Diamo'. I have added/changed a variety of things to make it more suitable for the Steam platform. I have been learning to make games in my free time and love making small-yet-solid arcade games with simple mechanics.

Where it drifts furthest from My Island: game mode.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloCasualRangedMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 96%· 6.1KRAWG👍 29%· 68

Year 2016Dev Nickervision StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

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

I have been learning to make games in my free time and love making small-yet-solid arcade games with simple mechanics. Please expect 'Bit Blaster XL' to be a small, re-playable, arcade score-chaser game where the only goals are to constantly beat your previous score and unlock some extra ships.

Where it drifts furthest from My Island: game mode.

It predates My Island by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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