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We filtered the 15 games similar to No Man's Sky down to the 8 that fit the “Multiplayer” category. Scrap Mechanic, Space Engineers and Starbound top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to No Man's Sky.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox
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NarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2016Dev Hello Games
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Within the “Multiplayer” category, the closest game to No Man's Sky is Scrap Mechanic — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. Space Engineers and Starbound follow close behind.

#1Scrap Mechanic91#2Space Engineers89#3Starbound86#4Terraria85#5Stardew Valley84
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The best multiplayer games like No Man's Sky

8 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to No Man's Sky. Each one has been evaluated across 21 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
91
iRank83
Scrap Mechanic
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeSandbox 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 online features, base building and early access, while skipping shooter

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Steam
#2Space Engineers
89
iRank76
Space Engineers
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldSpaceSci-FiExplorationCraftingFirst 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 and early access, while skipping shooter

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SteamXbox
#3Starbound
86
iRank84
Starbound
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldProceduralSci-FiSpaceCraftingExploration
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
#4Terraria
85
iRank86
Terraria
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldProceduralSci-FiCraftingExploration
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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

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SteamGOGXbox
#5Stardew Valley
84
iRank92
Stardew Valley
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
MultiplayerSoloCo-opNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldCraftingExploration
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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SteamGOGXbox
#6Unturned
83
iRank66
Unturned
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingFirst 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 shooter

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, vibe casual and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

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SteamXboxPS
#7Minecraft
77
iRank90
Minecraft
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCraftingFirst PersonThird Person
OC90· 44
Year 2016Dev Mojang StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

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XboxPSNintendo
#8Don't Starve
77
Don't Starve
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldProceduralExplorationCrafting
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 adventure storytelling

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