9 Survival games like Oxygen Not Included that you should try

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We filtered the 21 games similar to Oxygen Not Included down to the 9 that fit the “Survival” category. Satisfactory, Fallout Shelter and Forager top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Oxygen Not Included.

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The best survival games like Oxygen Not Included

9 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.

#1Satisfactory

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony 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

GenreStrategySubgenreColony 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

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#3Forager

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony 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

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiExplorationCraftingBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 83%· 26KRAWG👍 69%· 85IGDB84· 5OC80· 77

Year 2024Dev Ironwood Studio · Kepler InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, racing gameplay and roguelike runs, while skipping punishing difficulty

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldSpaceSci-FiBase BuildingManagementExploration

Steam👍 80%· 28KIGDB74· 7OC77· 60

Year 2018Dev Haemimont Games · Paradox InteractiveOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the colony sims cluster, with deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreStrategySubgenreColony 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

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#7Jurassic World Evolution 2

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony 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

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloCraftingBase BuildingManagement2D

Steam👍 94%· 97KRAWG👍 83%· 1.2KMC83OC85· 57

Year 2014Dev 11 Bit Studios · 11 bit studiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloManagementBase Building2DCasual

Steam👍 96%· 29KRAWG👍 70%· 60

Year 2022Dev Sokpop CollectivePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, survival mechanics and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, roguelike runs and turn-based strategy, while skipping sandbox freedom

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