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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 18 games similar to Planet Centauri down to the 6 that fit the “RPG” category. Terraria, Starbound and Stardew Valley top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Planet Centauri.

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Within the “RPG” category, the closest game to Planet Centauri is Terraria — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. Starbound and Stardew Valley follow close behind.

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The best rPG games like Planet Centauri

6 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Planet Centauri. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Terraria
Terraria
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyCraftingExploration2DPixel Art
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, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping loot and gear systems

A 2D sandbox that is far more combat-driven than its look suggests: progression runs through boss fights, and each one unlocks a tier of materials. Building is deep but optional. It explains almost nothing — crafting chains, boss summons and biome requirements are opaque enough that most players keep a wiki open throughout.

Where it drifts furthest from Planet Centauri: setting.

It predates Planet Centauri by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode88World85Progression77Combat65
Starbound
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
MultiplayerCo-opSoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldCraftingExploration2DPixel Art
Steam👍 90%· 123KRAWG👍 73%· 852MC81IGDB87· 5OC85· 19
Year 2016Dev ChucklefishPlaytime ~17hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat magic

A 2D space sandbox with a stronger sense of place than most: hand-written quests, distinct alien races and villages that feel authored rather than generated. Building is flexible. The combat is thin — most encounters resolve by mashing one weapon — and the mid-game settles into repeating the same planet-scan-and-loot loop.

Where it drifts furthest from Planet Centauri: combat and setting.

It predates Planet Centauri by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100World84Game mode83Progression76Combat0
#3Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
MultiplayerSoloCo-opSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyCraftingExplorationPixel Art2D
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 RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping precision platforming

A farming sim that is really a schedule-management game: every in-game day forces a choice between crops, mining, fishing and the villagers, and the calendar never gives you enough hours. The first year is the hook. Fishing is the wall most players hit — the minigame is fiddly and unforgiving early, and several quests gate behind it.

It predates Planet Centauri by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Visuals84Progression69
Potion Craft
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloSandbox WorldFantasyCrafting2D
Steam👍 93%· 43KIGDB70· 1OC83· 11
Year 2022Dev niceplay games · tinyBuildOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, puzzle design and vibe relaxing, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Planet Centauri: setting and game mode.

Genre100World69Visuals56Progression49Game mode35Setting32
Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloSandbox WorldCrafting2DRelaxing
Steam👍 93%· 43KRAWG👍 72%· 190OC77· 8
Year 2022Dev niceplay games · tinyBuildPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, puzzle design and vibe relaxing, while skipping precision platforming

Potion Craft is an alchemist simulator where you physically interact with your tools and ingredients to brew potions. You're in full control of the whole shop: invent new recipes, attract customers and experiment to your heart's content. Just remember: the whole town is counting on you.

Where it drifts furthest from Planet Centauri: setting and game mode.

Genre100World68Visuals54Progression49Game mode35Setting0
Chicory: A Colorful Tale
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCo-opMultiplayerSandbox WorldFantasy
Steam👍 97%· 3.9KRAWG👍 77%· 64MC89IGDB92· 3OC88· 57
Year 2021Dev Finji · Greg LobanovPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Planet Centauri, it's known for sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping precision platforming

Chicory: A Colorful Tale is an adventure game about a dog wielding a magic paintbrush! Use the power of art to explore, solve puzzles, help your animal friends and restore color to the world.

Where it drifts furthest from Planet Centauri: visuals.

Setting100Game mode94World68Genre50Visuals0

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