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We filtered the 19 games similar to Scrap Mechanic down to the 8 that fit the “Survival” category. Minecraft, No Man's Sky and Space Engineers top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Scrap Mechanic.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox
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Year 2016Dev Axolot Games
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Within the “Survival” category, the closest game to Scrap Mechanic is Minecraft — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. No Man's Sky and Space Engineers follow close behind.

#1Minecraft93#2No Man's Sky91#3Space Engineers89#4Terraria88#5Starbound95
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The best survival games like Scrap Mechanic

8 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.

#1Minecraft
93
iRank90
Minecraft
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCraftingFirst PersonThird Person
OC90· 44
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

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XboxPSNintendo
#2No Man's Sky
91
iRank76
No Man's Sky
SandboxCrafting 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

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SteamGOGXbox
#3Space Engineers
89
iRank76
Space Engineers
SandboxCrafting 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

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SteamXbox
#4Terraria
88
iRank86
Terraria
SandboxCrafting 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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SteamGOGXbox
#5Starbound
95
iRank84
Starbound
SandboxCrafting 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

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SteamGOG
#6Unturned
92
iRank66
Unturned
SandboxCrafting 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

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SteamXboxPS
#7Loddlenaut
81
iRank92
Loddlenaut
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingThird Person
Steam👍 98%· 5.7KOC81· 13
Year 2023Dev Moon Lagoon · Secret ModePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

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Steam
#8Don't Starve
86
Don't Starve
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCrafting
Year 2022Dev FrayzzLoveOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation

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