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Pacific Drive is hard to replace: few games combine survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and sandbox world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 21 gameplay attributes and found 18 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Surviving Mars, Jurassic World Evolution 2 and Oxygen Not Included lead the list, with Surviving Mars reaching a 89/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Pacific Drive special.

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The closest game to Pacific Drive is Surviving Mars — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. Jurassic World Evolution 2 and Oxygen Not Included follow close behind.

#1Surviving Mars89 #2Jurassic World Evolution 288 #3Oxygen Not Included81 #4This War of Mine82 #5Fallout Shelter83

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Games like Pacific Drive

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Surviving Mars

89

Surviving Mars

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloSandbox WorldSci-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 open world exploration, setting space and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

#2Jurassic World Evolution 2

88

Jurassic World Evolution 2

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeSandbox 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, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Steam Epic Xbox

#3Oxygen Not Included

81

Oxygen Not Included

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementCraftingExploration

Steam👍 97%· 140KRAWG👍 85%· 379MC86

Year 2017Dev Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, open world exploration and setting space, while skipping horror tension

#4This War of Mine

82

This War of Mine

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloNarrativeHorrorPost-ApocalypticCraftingBase BuildingManagement

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: dark, oppressive atmosphere, stealth mechanics and combat tactical, while skipping horror tension

#5Fallout Shelter

83

Fallout Shelter

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloSandbox WorldPost-ApocalypticSci-FiBase BuildingManagementCrafting

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 multiplayer gameplay, while skipping horror tension

81

Stacklands

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloProceduralManagementBase BuildingCasual

Steam👍 96%· 29KRAWG👍 70%· 60

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

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, survival mechanics and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, turn-based strategy and vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

78

Satisfactory

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingExplorationCraftingManagementFirst Person

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: open world exploration, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping horror tension

78

Factorio

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementCraftingExploration

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 open world exploration, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

Steam GOG Nintendo

76

Forager

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloSandbox WorldCraftingExplorationBase BuildingManagement

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 horror tension

#10Jurassic World Evolution

51

Jurassic World Evolution

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMeleeNarrativeSandbox WorldSci-FiManagementBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 87%· 55KIGDB74· 13OC71· 99

Year 2018Dev Frontier Developments · Universal PicturesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Pacific Drive, expect deep simulation, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and visual isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

49

Frostpunk

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloNarrativePost-ApocalypticSci-FiBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 93%· 134KRAWG👍 88%· 1.1KMC85IGDB86· 9OC86· 103

Year 2018Dev 11 Bit Studios · 11 bit studiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Pacific Drive, expect deep simulation, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping adventure storytelling

#12GemCraft - Chasing Shadows

48

GemCraft - Chasing Shadows

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMeleeFantasyTop-Down

Steam👍 95%· 4.4KRAWG👍 58%· 39

Year 2015Dev Game in a Bottle · Armor GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Like Pacific Drive, it's known for melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, fantasy world and visual topdown, while skipping survival mechanics

#13Anomaly: Warzone Earth

50

Anomaly: Warzone Earth

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMeleeSci-FiFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 87%· 4.7KRAWG👍 45%· 226MC80IGDB85· 5

Year 2011Dev 11 Bit Studios · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Pacific Drive: melee combat, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, tower defense planning and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

48

Tropico 4

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 13KRAWG👍 67%· 511MC78IGDB74· 4

Year 2011Dev Feral Interactive · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Pacific Drive, expect deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy and visual isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

48

Tropico 3

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 89%· 1.9KRAWG👍 60%· 273MC79

Year 2009Dev Haemimont Games · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world.

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Pacific Drive?: The closest game to Pacific Drive is Surviving Mars, scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Pacific Drive?: The three closest games to Pacific Drive are: 1. Surviving Mars (89/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Jurassic World Evolution 2 (88/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Oxygen Not Included (81/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Pacific Drive's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 18 candidates across 21 dimensions.
Is Jurassic World Evolution 2 similar to Pacific Drive?: Yes, very much so — Jurassic World Evolution 2 scores 88/100 similarity to Pacific Drive. They share 11 attributes, including deep simulation and sandbox freedom. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Survival games are similar to Pacific Drive?: The best Survival games similar to Pacific Drive are Surviving Mars, Jurassic World Evolution 2, Oxygen Not Included and This War of Mine. All share the Survival genre alongside other key Pacific Drive attributes like deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom.
How is similarity to Pacific Drive calculated?: We compare Pacific Drive against every game in our catalog using 21 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 Pacific Drive experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.