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We filtered the 21 games similar to Oxygen Not Included down to the 15 that fit the “Multiplayer” category. Factorio, Satisfactory and Jurassic World Evolution 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Oxygen Not Included.

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim
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HardcoreSoloMultiplayer
Year 2017Dev Klei Entertainment

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Within the “Multiplayer” category, the closest game to Oxygen Not Included is Factorio — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. Satisfactory and Jurassic World Evolution 2 follow close behind.

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The best multiplayer games like Oxygen Not Included

15 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Oxygen Not Included. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

Factorio
StrategyColony Sim
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementCraftingExploration2D
Steam👍 98%· 229KRAWG👍 87%· 808MC83IGDB86· 2OC82· 14
Year 2020Dev Wube SoftwarePlaytime ~20hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of colony sims: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings co op, visual isometric and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

Satisfactory
StrategyColony Sim
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingExplorationCraftingManagement
Steam👍 97%· 270KRAWG👍 89%· 355IGDB95· 2OC91· 26
Year 2024Dev Coffee Stain StudiosPlaytime ~12hOn PC

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: co op, visual first person and early access, while skipping punishing difficulty

Jurassic World Evolution 2
StrategyColony Sim
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiManagementBase BuildingExploration
Steam👍 90%· 46KIGDB72· 5OC79· 81
Year 2021Dev Frontier DevelopmentsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Fallout Shelter
StrategyColony Sim
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementCrafting2D
Steam👍 88%· 81KIGDB68· 9
Year 2015Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, vibe casual and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping punishing difficulty

Forager
StrategyColony Sim
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldSandbox WorldCraftingExplorationBase BuildingManagement2D
Steam👍 90%· 43KIGDB71· 4OC76· 28
Year 2019Dev Hop Frog · Humble BundleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping punishing difficulty

Gratuitous Space Battles
StrategyTower Defense
SoloMultiplayerHardcoreSandbox WorldSci-FiSpace2D
Steam👍 70%· 877RAWG👍 24%· 42MC72IGDB65· 2
Year 2009Dev Positech GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Oxygen Not Included, it's known for deep simulation, sandbox freedom and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, real-time strategy and tower defense planning, while skipping survival mechanics

Master of Orion 2
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
MultiplayerSoloSci-FiSpaceIsometric
Steam👍 96%· 1.7KRAWG👍 75%· 65
Year 1996Dev SimTex · WargamingPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Oxygen Not Included, it's known for setting scifi, setting space and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy and visual isometric, while skipping deep simulation

Black & White
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration
Year 2001Dev Lionhead Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Like Oxygen Not Included, it's known for deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, puzzle design and combat magic, while skipping survival mechanics

Star Wars: Empire at War
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiSpaceTactical
Steam👍 98%· 42KIGDB73· 2
Year 2006Dev Petroglyph Games · LucasArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Oxygen Not Included, expect setting scifi, setting space and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and combat tactical, while skipping deep simulation

SimCity
StrategyCity Builder
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldBase BuildingIsometric
IGDB60· 13
Year 2013Dev Maxis · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Oxygen Not Included, expect deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

Master of Orion
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiSpaceExploration
Steam👍 90%· 441IGDB84· 2OC79· 19
Year 1993Dev Simtex · Wargaming.netOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Oxygen Not Included: setting scifi, setting space and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, visual isometric and visual pixel, while skipping deep simulation

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloMultiplayerSpaceSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic
Steam👍 91%· 581IGDB91· 1
Year 1999Dev Firaxis Games · Electronic ArtsOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Oxygen Not Included, it's known for deep simulation, setting space and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, post-apocalyptic world and visual first person, while skipping survival mechanics

Advance Wars: Dual Strike
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2DTactical
IGDB91· 3
Year 2005Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Like Oxygen Not Included, it's known for deep simulation, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and visual isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

Advance Wars
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2DTactical
IGDB100· 1
Year 2001Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Oxygen Not Included: deep simulation, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and visual isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiBase Building2D
Steam👍 91%· 4.6K
Year 2001Dev LucasArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Like Oxygen Not Included, it's known for deep simulation, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, melee combat and visual isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

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