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We filtered the 40 games similar to Slime Rancher 2 down to the 21 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Sniper Elite III, Sniper Elite 5 and Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Slime Rancher 2.

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Slime Rancher 2 is Sniper Elite III — scoring 58/100 on our similarity scale. Sniper Elite 5 and Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising follow close behind.

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The best games like Slime Rancher 2 on PlayStation

21 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Slime Rancher 2. 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.

#1Sniper Elite IIIClosest on genre

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Sniper Elite III

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 28KIGDB68· 12OC70· 61

Year 2014Dev Rebellion Developments · 505 GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of immersive sims: adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: tone and setting.

It predates Slime Rancher 2 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals52Game mode30Combat29

#2Sniper Elite 5

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Sniper Elite 5

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 84%· 29KIGDB81· 7OC78· 114

Year 2022Dev Rebellion DevelopmentsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: tone and setting.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals52Game mode28Combat27

Steam Epic Xbox

#3Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

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Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 69%· 2.5KRAWG👍 25%· 172MC76IGDB79· 5

Year 2009Dev CodemastersPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with first-person shooting, shooter and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, ranged combat and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

Dragon Rising is the second installment of Operation Flashpoint series, though its plot bears no connection to the previous game. The game is set on Skira, a fictional Northern Pacific island with huge oil reserves. China annexed the island, provoking a military conflict with Russia and the US.

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: setting and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Slime Rancher 2.

It predates Slime Rancher 2 by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals68Game mode41Combat32

#4Insurgency: Sandstorm

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Insurgency: Sandstorm

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 85%· 132KIGDB77· 6OC79· 58

Year 2018Dev New World Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: setting and tone.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals68Combat45Game mode19

Steam Epic Xbox

#5Ratchet & Clank: Rift ApartClosest on combat

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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB91· 15OC88· 200

Year 2021Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

✓ Like Slime Rancher 2, it's known for adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, third-person shooting and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: setting and visuals.

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Control

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 86%· 60KIGDB83· 15OC84· 183

Year 2019Dev Remedy Entertainment · 505 GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Slime Rancher 2, it's known for adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, horror tension and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: visuals and tone.

Combat100Game mode100World100Progression71Genre50Setting42

Steam Epic Xbox

#7Mafia II: Definitive Edition

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Mafia II: Definitive Edition

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 74%· 37KIGDB61· 4

Year 2020Dev D3T Limited · 2KOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Slime Rancher 2, it's known for adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Slime Rancher 2.

Combat100Game mode100World100Progression100Genre50Tone18

#8FlowerClosest overall match

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Flower

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeRelaxingCasualNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration3D

Steam👍 80%· 5.0KIGDB83· 6OC87· 11

Year 2009Dev ThatGameCompany · Annapurna InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and vibe relaxing

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and visual third person, while skipping shooter

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Slime Rancher 2.

It predates Slime Rancher 2 by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100

#9I Expect You To Die

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I Expect You To Die

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 2.8KRAWG👍 87%· 76MC76IGDB80· 6OC83· 13

Year 2016Dev Schell GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and punishing difficulty, while skipping shooter

** AGENT, YOUR EXPLOSIVE, FINAL MISSION 'OPERATION: DEATH ENGINE' IS NOW AVAILABLE ** I Expect You To Die is a virtual reality puzzle game that places you in the well-polished shoes of an elite secret agent. You must attempt to survive deadly situations in immersive and dangerous locales.

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: tone.

It predates Slime Rancher 2 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals66Tone14

#10Goat Simulator 3

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Goat Simulator 3

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeCasualOpen WorldExploration3D

Steam👍 98%· 15KRAWG👍 79%· 33OC72· 51

Year 2022Dev Coffee Stain StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

Pilgor’s baaack! Gather your herd and venture forth into Goat Simulator 3; an all-new, totally realistic, sandbox farmyard experience. Invite up to three friends in local or online co-op, create carnage as a team, or compete in mini-games and then not be friends anymore.

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: game mode and tone.

Genre100Combat100Visuals71World60Progression59Tone40

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Wobbly Life

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

MeleeCasualCozyOpen WorldExplorationEarly Access

Steam👍 97%· 34K

Year 2020Dev RubberBandGamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

Wobbly Life is a lively open world physics based sandbox. Explore Wobbly Island with your friends, discover fun locations filled with minigames and dynamic toys. Be a hard working wobbly and work around town in various roles to earn cash to own properties and purchase/customise new clothes and vehicles. Play with your friends in Online and Local Co-op up to 4 players!

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: game mode.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Tone67World63Game mode0

#12TeardownClosest on visuals

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Teardown

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person3D

Steam👍 96%· 130KRAWG👍 85%· 220MC80IGDB83· 3OC80· 35

Year 2022Dev Tuxedo LabsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping adventure storytelling

Plan the perfect heist using creative problem solving, brute force and everything around you. Teardown features a fully destructible and truly interactive environment where player freedom and emergent gameplay are the driving mechanics.

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: tone and game mode.

Genre100Progression100Visuals84Combat60World44Game mode35

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NBA 2K21

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen World3D

Steam👍 42%· 39KRAWG👍 46%· 93MC72OC68· 84

Year 2020Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesPlaytime ~19hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, competitive edge and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

With extensive improvements upon its best-in-class graphics and gameplay, competitive and community online features, and deep, varied game modes, NBA 2K21 offers one-of-a-kind immersion into all facets of NBA basketball and culture - where Everything is Game.

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: progression and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Slime Rancher 2.

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals53Game mode20Tone12

Steam Epic Xbox

#14Alba: A Wildlife Adventure

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Alba: A Wildlife Adventure

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeCasualCozyNarrativeOpen WorldExploration3D

Steam👍 98%· 8.0KRAWG👍 96%· 82MC81OC82· 28

Year 2020Dev ustwo gamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

Alba: a Wildlife Adventure is a new tale from the creators of Monument Valley and Assemble with Care. When Alba visits her grandparents on a Mediterranean island, she is ready for a peaceful summer of wildlife exploration with her friend Ines.

Combat100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone79Visuals69

#15Sonic Frontiers

31

Sonic Frontiers

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration3D

Steam👍 89%· 28KIGDB72· 8OC71· 137

Year 2022Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Slime Rancher 2, it's known for adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: tone and visuals.

Combat100Game mode100World100Progression77Setting57Genre50

Steam Epic Xbox

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