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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 39 games similar to planktOs down to the 17 that fit the “Xbox” category. Thief: Deadly Shadows, Goat Simulator 3 and Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to planktOs.

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Year 2016Dev Blot Interactive

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to planktOs is Thief: Deadly Shadows — scoring 58/100 on our similarity scale. Goat Simulator 3 and Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising follow close behind.

#1Thief: Deadly Shadows58 #2Goat Simulator 357 #3Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising55 #4Sniper Elite III50 #5Sniper Elite 549

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The best games like planktOs on Xbox

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to planktOs. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Thief: Deadly ShadowsClosest overall match

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Thief: Deadly Shadows

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFirst Person

Steam👍 81%· 2.6KRAWG👍 77%· 230MC85IGDB83· 2

Year 2004Dev Ion Storm · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

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

Thief 3: Deadly Shadows is a stealth-action game developed by Ion Storm Inc. It is the third installment in the Thief franchise. The game is set in a Steampunk world that resembles both the middle ages and the Victorian era. Besides that, there are several fantasy elements in the game.

Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: progression and tone.

It predates planktOs by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Goat Simulator 3Closest on combat

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Goat Simulator 3

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeCasualOpen WorldExploration3D

Steam👍 98%· 15KRAWG👍 79%· 33OC72· 51

Year 2022Dev Coffee Stain StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

Pilgor’s baaack! Gather your herd and venture forth into Goat Simulator 3; an all-new, totally realistic, sandbox farmyard experience. Invite up to three friends in local or online co-op, create carnage as a team, or compete in mini-games and then not be friends anymore.

Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: game mode and tone.

Released 6 years after planktOs.

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#3Operation Flashpoint: Dragon RisingClosest on progression

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Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 69%· 2.5KRAWG👍 25%· 172MC76IGDB79· 5

Year 2009Dev CodemastersPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, puzzle design and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, shooter and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Dragon Rising is the second installment of Operation Flashpoint series, though its plot bears no connection to the previous game. The game is set on Skira, a fictional Northern Pacific island with huge oil reserves. China annexed the island, provoking a military conflict with Russia and the US.

Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: combat and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for planktOs.

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#4Sniper Elite III

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Sniper Elite III

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 28KIGDB68· 12OC70· 61

Year 2014Dev Rebellion Developments · 505 GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of immersive sims: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: tone and game mode.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals38Combat30Game mode29

#5Sniper Elite 5

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Sniper Elite 5

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 84%· 29KIGDB81· 7OC78· 114

Year 2022Dev Rebellion DevelopmentsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: tone and game mode.

Released 6 years after planktOs.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals38Combat28Game mode27

Steam Epic Xbox

#6Ori and the Will of the Wisps

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Ori and the Will of the Wisps

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 97%· 144KRAWG👍 89%· 1.3KMC91IGDB91· 12OC91· 178

Year 2020Dev Moon Studios · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~11hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Shared with planktOs: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation

A New Journey Begins Embark on an adventure with all new combat and customization options while exploring a vast, exotic world encountering larger than life enemies and challenging puzzles. Seek help from discoverable allies on your path to unravel Ori’s true destiny.

Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: visuals and tone.

Released 4 years after planktOs.

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Steam Xbox Nintendo

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Wobbly Life

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

MeleeCasualCozyOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 97%· 34K

Year 2020Dev RubberBandGamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

Wobbly Life is a lively open world physics based sandbox. Explore Wobbly Island with your friends, discover fun locations filled with minigames and dynamic toys. Be a hard working wobbly and work around town in various roles to earn cash to own properties and purchase/customise new clothes and vehicles. Play with your friends in Online and Local Co-op up to 4 players!

Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: game mode.

Released 4 years after planktOs.

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NBA 2K21

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen World3D

Steam👍 42%· 39KRAWG👍 46%· 93MC72OC68· 84

Year 2020Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesPlaytime ~19hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, competitive edge and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

With extensive improvements upon its best-in-class graphics and gameplay, competitive and community online features, and deep, varied game modes, NBA 2K21 offers one-of-a-kind immersion into all facets of NBA basketball and culture - where Everything is Game.

Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: progression and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for planktOs.

Released 4 years after planktOs.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#9Insurgency: Sandstorm

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Insurgency: Sandstorm

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 85%· 132KIGDB77· 6OC79· 58

Year 2018Dev New World Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: game mode and tone.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals51Combat46Tone19

Steam Epic Xbox

#10Alba: A Wildlife AdventureClosest on tone

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Alba: A Wildlife Adventure

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeCasualCozyNarrativeOpen WorldExploration3D

Steam👍 98%· 8.0KRAWG👍 96%· 82MC81OC82· 28

Year 2020Dev ustwo gamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel.

≠ Missing: puzzle design.

Alba: a Wildlife Adventure is a new tale from the creators of Monument Valley and Assemble with Care. When Alba visits her grandparents on a Mediterranean island, she is ready for a peaceful summer of wildlife exploration with her friend Ines.

Released 4 years after planktOs.

Combat100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals84Tone79

#11Sonic Frontiers

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Sonic Frontiers

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExploration3D

Steam👍 89%· 28KIGDB72· 8OC71· 137

Year 2022Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like planktOs, it's known for adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: tone.

Released 6 years after planktOs.

Combat100Game mode100World100Progression78Visuals54Genre50

Steam Epic Xbox

#12High on Life

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High on Life

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 89%· 25KIGDB69· 5OC69· 92

Year 2022Dev Squanch GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed planktOs, expect adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: tone.

Released 6 years after planktOs.

Combat100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals51Genre50

Steam Epic Xbox

#13Mafia II: Definitive Edition

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Mafia II: Definitive Edition

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 74%· 37KIGDB61· 4

Year 2020Dev D3T Limited · 2KOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like planktOs, it's known for adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: visuals and tone.

Released 4 years after planktOs.

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30

Control

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 86%· 60KIGDB83· 15OC84· 183

Year 2019Dev Remedy Entertainment · 505 GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like planktOs, it's known for adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and horror tension, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: visuals and tone.

Released 3 years after planktOs.

Combat100Game mode100World100Progression73Genre50Tone25

Steam Epic Xbox

#15Crimson Desert

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Crimson Desert

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFantasy

RAWG👍 77%· 21IGDB86· 4OC79· 136

Year 2026Dev Pearl AbyssOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with planktOs: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure set in the beautiful yet brutal continent of Pywel. Discover adventure, uncover wonders, and experience thrilling action as you witness the saga surrounding Kliff, leader of the Greymanes, whose mission takes him on an incredible journey.

Where it drifts furthest from planktOs: visuals.

Released 10 years after planktOs.

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