12 Co-op games like Scrap Mechanic that you should try

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We filtered the 19 games similar to Scrap Mechanic down to the 12 that fit the “Co-op” category. Starbound, Minecraft and Unturned top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Scrap Mechanic.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

The best co-op games like Scrap Mechanic

12 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Scrap Mechanic. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

#1Starbound

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldCraftingExploration

Steam👍 90%· 123KRAWG👍 73%· 852MC81IGDB87· 5OC85· 19

Year 2016Dev ChucklefishPlaytime ~17hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, precision platforming and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCraftingFirst PersonThird Person

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Year 2016Dev Mojang StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping melee combat

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingBase BuildingFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 563KRAWG👍 29%· 1.1K

Year 2014Dev 505 GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: shooter, roguelike runs and first-person shooting, while skipping deep simulation

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldCraftingExploration

Steam👍 97%· 1.5MRAWG👍 80%· 2.5KMC81IGDB81· 13OC79· 33

Year 2011Dev Engine Software · 505 GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping base building

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#5PowerWash Simulator

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineSandbox WorldOpen WorldFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 58KRAWG👍 80%· 156IGDB77· 4OC77· 54

Year 2022Dev FuturLabPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Scrap Mechanic: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#6Supermarket Together

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

Co-opOnlineMultiplayerSoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 92KRAWG👍 45%· 20

Year 2024Dev DeadDevsTellNoLiesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Like Scrap Mechanic, it's known for sandbox freedom, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineOpen WorldSandbox WorldThird Person

Steam👍 97%· 70K

Year 2024Dev lamedeveloperPlaytime ~7hOn PC

✓ Like Scrap Mechanic, it's known for sandbox freedom, open world exploration and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep simulation

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

MultiplayerSoloCo-opSandbox WorldOpen WorldCraftingExploration

Steam👍 98%· 1.0MRAWG👍 88%· 2.5KMC89IGDB91· 13OC90· 76

Year 2016Dev ChucklefishPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, visual novel storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 407KRAWG👍 67%· 1.6KMC75IGDB74· 38OC71· 149

Year 2016Dev Hello GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus, while skipping online features

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCraftingFirst PersonThird PersonEarly Access

Steam👍 89%· 134KRAWG👍 58%· 269MC68IGDB80· 1OC80· 5

Year 2013Dev Keen Software HousePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, setting space and setting scifi, while skipping online features

GenreSandboxSubgenreCreative Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration

IGDB71· 1

Year 1990Dev Technos Japan · InfogramesOn Xbox · Switch

✓ Like Scrap Mechanic, it's known for sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloCo-opSandbox WorldCraftingFirst Person

Steam👍 85%· 19KOC70· 7

Year 2019Dev Big Cheese Studio · Forever Entertainment S.A.On PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, vibe relaxing and resource management, while skipping adventure storytelling

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