10 Games like Planet Zoo: Console Edition on PlayStation that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 43 games similar to Planet Zoo: Console Edition down to the 10 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Ghost Master, SimCity 2000 and Besiege top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Planet Zoo: Console Edition.

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The best games like Planet Zoo: Console Edition on PlayStation

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Planet Zoo: Console Edition. Each one has been evaluated across 5 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.

#1Ghost MasterClosest overall match

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCreative Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldIsometricTacticalDark

Steam👍 89%· 1.9KRAWG👍 75%· 75MC81IGDB67· 3

Year 2003Dev Sick Puppies · Strategy FirstPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the creative sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere

Classic mode The traditional 1V5 asymmetric competition mode.

It predates Planet Zoo: Console Edition by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCreative Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldIsometric

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Year 1993Dev Maxis · Zoo DigitalOn PC · PlayStation 3 · Mac

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

It predates Planet Zoo: Console Edition by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Besiege

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCreative Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldIsometricMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB85· 1OC78· 10

Year 2020Dev Spiderling GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the creative sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, combat tactical and setting medieval

Where it drifts furthest from Planet Zoo: Console Edition: game mode.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldIsometricCozyNarrative

Steam👍 86%· 34KRAWG👍 83%· 784MC86

Year 2009Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Planet Zoo: Console Edition, it's known for sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus

The Sims 3 is the third part of its series. Like all Sims game, it allows the player to control the life of a person or even a whole family. ###Character creation Before the main game starts, the player has to create his or her character, called sim.

It predates Planet Zoo: Console Edition by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldIsometricCasualCozy

Steam👍 95%· 3.7KRAWG👍 72%· 28IGDB82· 6OC76· 38

Year 2018Dev Auroch DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Planet Zoo: Console Edition: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing

From the creator of Big Pharma comes a brand new economic simulation game. Megaquarium follows in the footsteps of classic theme park management tycoon games and adds an aquatic spin!Meet your new tenantsFrom the cutest of clown fish to the deadliest of sharks.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldIsometricCasualRelaxing

Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB100· 1OC80· 13

Year 2015Dev Dinosaur Polo Club · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Planet Zoo: Console Edition: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and vibe relaxing

It predates Planet Zoo: Console Edition by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldRelaxingCozyCasual

Steam👍 93%· 43KIGDB70· 1OC83· 11

Year 2022Dev niceplay games · tinyBuildOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Planet Zoo: Console Edition, expect sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Planet Zoo: Console Edition: visuals.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldCasualCozyNarrative

Steam👍 89%· 5.9KRAWG👍 30%· 53IGDB39· 3

Year 2016Dev Ratalaika GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Like Planet Zoo: Console Edition, it's known for sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems, while skipping visual isometric

In Plantera you build your own garden and watch it grow with new plants, bushes, trees and animals. As you play and expand your garden you will attract helpers, round blue creatures that will help you pick up things and harvest your plants.

Where it drifts furthest from Planet Zoo: Console Edition: visuals.

It predates Planet Zoo: Console Edition by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCreative Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldNarrativeFantasyHistorical

IGDB70· 1

Year 2001Dev Rutubo Games · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the creative sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Planet Zoo: Console Edition: visuals.

It predates Planet Zoo: Console Edition by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Bugsnax

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldMeleeCasualNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 9.0KRAWG👍 61%· 176MC76IGDB76· 7OC75· 94

Year 2020Dev Young HorsesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Planet Zoo: Console Edition, it's known for sandbox freedom, sandbox world and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

We are what we eat. Bugsnax takes you on a whimsical adventure to Snaktooth Island, home of the legendary half-bug half-snack creatures, Bugsnax. Bugsnax takes you on a whimsical adventure to Snaktooth Island, home of the legendary half-bug half-snack creatures, Bugsnax.

Where it drifts furthest from Planet Zoo: Console Edition: visuals.

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