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We filtered the 13 games similar to Satisfactory down to the 8 that fit the “Sandbox” category. Oxygen Not Included, Forager and Fallout Shelter top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Satisfactory.

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim
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SoloMultiplayer
Year 2024Dev Coffee Stain Studios
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Within the “Sandbox” category, the closest game to Satisfactory is Oxygen Not Included — scoring 88/100 on our similarity scale. Forager and Fallout Shelter follow close behind.

#1Oxygen Not Included88#2Forager85#3Fallout Shelter84#4Pacific Drive78#5Factorio96
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The best sandbox games like Satisfactory

8 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Satisfactory. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Oxygen Not Included
88
iRank91
Oxygen Not Included
StrategyColony Sim
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementCraftingExploration
Steam👍 97%· 140KRAWG👍 85%· 379MC86
Year 2017Dev Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, setting space and visual 2d, while skipping co op

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SteamEpic
#2Forager
85
iRank82
Forager
StrategyColony Sim
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldSandbox WorldCraftingExplorationBase BuildingManagement
Steam👍 90%· 43KIGDB71· 4OC76· 28
Year 2019Dev Hop Frog · Humble BundleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping setting scifi

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SteamGOGXbox
#3Fallout Shelter
84
iRank81
Fallout Shelter
StrategyColony Sim
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementCrafting
Steam👍 88%· 81KIGDB68· 9
Year 2015Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, vibe casual and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping open world exploration

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SteamXboxPS
#4Pacific Drive
78
iRank79
Pacific Drive
StrategyColony Sim
SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiExplorationCraftingBase BuildingManagementFirst Person
Steam👍 83%· 26KRAWG👍 69%· 85IGDB84· 5OC80· 77
Year 2024Dev Ironwood Studio · Kepler InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, racing gameplay and roguelike runs, while skipping open world exploration

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Steam
#5Factorio
96
iRank89
Factorio
StrategyColony Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementCraftingExploration
Steam👍 98%· 229KRAWG👍 87%· 808MC83IGDB86· 2OC82· 14
Year 2020Dev Wube SoftwarePlaytime ~20hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of colony sims: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric, visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

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SteamGOGNintendo
#6Jurassic World Evolution 2
90
iRank83
Jurassic World Evolution 2
StrategyColony Sim
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiManagementBase BuildingExploration
Steam👍 90%· 46KIGDB72· 5OC79· 81
Year 2021Dev Frontier DevelopmentsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

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

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SteamEpicXbox
#7Surviving Mars
81
iRank78
Surviving Mars
StrategyColony Sim
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementExploration
Steam👍 80%· 28KIGDB74· 7OC77· 60
Year 2018Dev Haemimont Games · Paradox InteractiveOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the colony sims cluster, with deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with setting space and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

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SteamGOGEpic
#8Anno 2070
49
iRank70
Anno 2070
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingExplorationManagement
Steam👍 61%· 13KRAWG👍 71%· 157MC83IGDB75· 1
Year 2011Dev Blue Byte · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~11hOn PC

✓ Like Satisfactory, it's known for deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, strong narrative focus and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

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SteamEpic

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