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We filtered the 43 games similar to Raft down to the 9 that fit the “Sandbox” category. Stranded Deep, Don't Starve Together and Staxel top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Raft.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival
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MultiplayerSolo
Year 2022Dev Redbeet Interactive
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Within the “Sandbox” category, the closest game to Raft is Stranded Deep — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Don't Starve Together and Staxel follow close behind.

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The best sandbox games like Raft

9 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Raft. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Stranded Deep
96
iRank71
Stranded Deep
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Steam👍 74%· 47KOC64· 14
Year 2015Dev Beam Team GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping base building

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#2Don't Starve Together
96
iRank85
Don't Starve Together
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCrafting
Steam👍 95%· 531KRAWG👍 72%· 1.4KMC83
Year 2016Dev Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping base building

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Steam
#3Staxel
95
iRank58
Staxel
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 79%· 4.8KRAWG👍 29%· 45IGDB56· 3OC58· 11
Year 2019Dev Plukit · Humble BundlePlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing, while skipping crafting mechanics

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#4Astroneer
95
iRank85
Astroneer
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationBase BuildingCraftingThird Person
Steam👍 92%· 138KIGDB81· 4OC75· 26
Year 2019Dev System Era SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, setting space and setting scifi, while skipping online features

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#5Castaway Paradise - live among the animals
93
iRank70
Castaway Paradise - live among the animals
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloCo-opOnlineMultiplayerSandbox World
Steam👍 70%· 581
Year 2014Dev Stolen Couch GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping open world exploration

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#6The Long Dark
83
iRank82
The Long Dark
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Steam👍 89%· 122KRAWG👍 78%· 881MC76IGDB82· 5OC77· 53
Year 2014Dev Hinterland StudioPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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SteamGOGEpic
#7Valheim
97
iRank87
Valheim
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
Co-opMultiplayerOnlineSoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingBase BuildingThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 534KRAWG👍 77%· 642IGDB90· 1OC85· 19
Year 2021Dev Dvoid · Coffee StainPlaytime ~12hOn PC · Linux

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

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Steam
#8The Planet Crafter
94
iRank84
The Planet Crafter
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
Co-opOnlineSoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldBase BuildingCraftingExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 96%· 70KRAWG👍 67%· 35OC81· 13
Year 2022Dev Miju GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, setting space and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

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SteamGOG
#9The Guild 3
93
iRank55
The Guild 3
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration
Steam👍 61%· 7.9KRAWG👍 45%· 22
Year 2022Dev Purple Lamp Studios · THQ NordicPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

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