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We filtered the 40 games similar to Slime Rancher 2 down to the 16 that fit the “Xbox” category. Sniper Elite III, Sniper Elite 5 and Thief: Deadly Shadows top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Slime Rancher 2.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Slime Rancher 2 is Sniper Elite III — scoring 58/100 on our similarity scale. Sniper Elite 5 and Thief: Deadly Shadows follow close behind.

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The best games like Slime Rancher 2 on Xbox

16 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

#3Thief: Deadly ShadowsClosest overall match

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Thief: Deadly Shadows

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyFirst Person

Steam👍 81%· 2.6KRAWG👍 77%· 230MC85IGDB83· 2

Year 2004Dev Ion Storm · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and shooter

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics, while skipping first-person shooting

Thief 3: Deadly Shadows is a stealth-action game developed by Ion Storm Inc. It is the third installment in the Thief franchise. The game is set in a Steampunk world that resembles both the middle ages and the Victorian era. Besides that, there are several fantasy elements in the game.

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

It predates Slime Rancher 2 by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Setting66Visuals53Combat27

#4Operation 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

#5Insurgency: 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

#6ControlClosest on combat

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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

#8Goat Simulator 3Closest on visuals

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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

#10Bully: Scholarship Edition

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Bully: Scholarship Edition

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 84%· 41KRAWG👍 86%· 765MC72IGDB80· 3

Year 2008Dev Rockstar New England · Rockstar GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Slime Rancher 2: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, dark, oppressive atmosphere and sandbox world, while skipping shooter

Set in Bullworth Academy, a fictional British private school, this game tells about school bullying and the troublesome period of growing to adolescence. You assume the role of Jimmy Hopkins, a 15-year-old boy and a “problem child”, who was already kicked out of many schools for his misbehavior.

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

It predates Slime Rancher 2 by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Progression100World69Genre50Tone14

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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

#12Alba: A Wildlife AdventureClosest on tone

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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

#13Ori and the Will of the WispsClosest on setting

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Ori and the Will of the Wisps

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 97%· 144KRAWG👍 89%· 1.3KMC91IGDB91· 12OC91· 178

Year 2020Dev Moon Studios · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~11hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Slime Rancher 2: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design, while skipping deep simulation

A New Journey Begins Embark on an adventure with all new combat and customization options while exploring a vast, exotic world encountering larger than life enemies and challenging puzzles. Seek help from discoverable allies on your path to unravel Ori’s true destiny.

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

Combat100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100Genre50

Steam Xbox Nintendo

#14Sonic Frontiers

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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

#15Crimson Desert

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Crimson Desert

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

RAWG👍 77%· 21IGDB86· 4OC79· 136

Year 2026Dev Pearl AbyssOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Slime Rancher 2: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure set in the beautiful yet brutal continent of Pywel. Discover adventure, uncover wonders, and experience thrilling action as you witness the saga surrounding Kliff, leader of the Greymanes, whose mission takes him on an incredible journey.

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: visuals.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100Genre50

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