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iRank89
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualRelaxingCozyNarrativeSandbox World2D
Steam👍 94%· 7.4KOC78· 14
Year 2023Dev Spellgarden Games · Assemble EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
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More about this game →Plantera is hard to replace: few games combine sandbox freedom, vibe casual and sandbox world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 12 gameplay attributes and found 39 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Sticky Business, Mini Metro and Megaquarium lead the list, with Sticky Business reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Plantera special.
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CasualCozySolo
Year 2016Dev Ratalaika Games
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The closest game to Plantera is Sticky Business — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Mini Metro and Megaquarium follow close behind.
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SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualRelaxingSandbox World2D
Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB100· 1OC80· 13
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SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualCozyRelaxingSandbox World
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iRank83
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualRelaxingCozyNarrativeSandbox World
Steam👍 97%· 24KRAWG👍 70%· 27OC73· 12
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#6Bugsnax
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SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualNarrativeCozySandbox World
Steam👍 97%· 9.0KRAWG👍 61%· 176MC76IGDB76· 7OC75· 94
Year 2020Dev Young HorsesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
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iRank81
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloNarrativeCozyRelaxingCasualSandbox World
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Year 2019Dev The Irregular CorporationOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
#8Slipways
91
iRank93
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloRelaxingSandbox WorldProceduralSci-Fi
Steam👍 93%· 2.3K
Year 2021Dev BeetlewingPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
93
iRank78
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualRelaxingNarrativeSandbox World
Steam👍 83%· 3.8KIGDB72· 9OC73· 50
Year 2017Dev David OReillyOn PS4 · Linux · PC
91
iRank84
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualCozyRelaxingNarrativeSandbox World
Steam👍 98%· 7.1KRAWG👍 62%· 26
Year 2022Dev hypetrain · HypeTrain DigitalPlaytime ~1hOn PC
#11World of Goo
86
iRank92
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualCozyNarrativeSandbox World2D
Steam👍 94%· 6.5KIGDB87· 4
Year 2008Dev 2D BoyOn Linux · PC · Android
87
iRank80
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloNarrativeCozyCasualSandbox World
Steam👍 92%· 82KRAWG👍 62%· 26
Year 2024Dev Nokta GamesPlaytime ~10hOn PC
#13WEBFISHING
82
iRank97
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualCozyNarrativeRelaxingSandbox World
Steam👍 97%· 70K
Year 2024Dev lamedeveloperPlaytime ~7hOn PC
82
iRank89
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCozyNarrativeRelaxingSandbox World
Steam👍 97%· 3.9KRAWG👍 77%· 64MC89IGDB92· 3OC88· 57
Year 2021Dev Finji · Greg LobanovPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh
93
iRank44
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualRelaxingNarrativeCozySandbox World2D
Steam👍 68%· 1.4KRAWG👍 9%· 33
Year 2015Dev Eat Create SleepPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Plantera?
- The closest game to Plantera is Sticky Business, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including sandbox freedom, deep simulation and puzzle design. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Plantera?
- The three closest games to Plantera are: 1. Sticky Business (96/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Mini Metro (94/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Megaquarium (96/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Plantera's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 39 candidates across 12 dimensions.
- Is Mini Metro similar to Plantera?
- Yes, very much so — Mini Metro scores 94/100 similarity to Plantera. They share 8 attributes, including sandbox freedom and puzzle design. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What Sandbox games are similar to Plantera?
- The best Sandbox games similar to Plantera are Sticky Business, Mini Metro, Megaquarium and The Sims 3. All share the Sandbox genre alongside other key Plantera attributes like sandbox freedom, deep simulation and puzzle design.
- How is similarity to Plantera calculated?
- We compare Plantera against every game in our catalog using 12 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 Plantera experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
- Are there free games similar to Plantera?
- Yes — Supermarket Together is free and scores well on similarity to Plantera. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.