14 Survival games like Sol Survivor that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Sol Survivor down to the 14 that fit the “Survival” category. Craft The World, Rise to Ruins and Kingdom: Classic top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sol Survivor.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

The best survival games like Sol Survivor

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sol Survivor. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Craft The World

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerCo-opProceduralCasual

Steam👍 88%· 17KRAWG👍 75%· 157

Year 2014Dev Dekovir EntertainmentPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with survival mechanics, tower defense planning and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and deep RPG systems, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloProceduralSandbox WorldFantasyBase Building

Steam👍 88%· 7.7KRAWG👍 68%· 40

Year 2019Dev Raymond Doerr · SixtyGig GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing tower defense planning, survival mechanics and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloProceduralRangedCasualNarrative

Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB70· 2

Year 2015Dev Licorice · Raw FuryOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of tower defense games: survival mechanics, roguelike runs and tower defense planning

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloProceduralTacticalMeleeCozy

Steam👍 93%· 14KIGDB67· 2OC71· 29

Year 2018Dev Plausible Concept · Raw FuryOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of tower defense games: tower defense planning, survival mechanics and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, deep simulation and real-time strategy, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloProceduralNarrativeHardcoreOpen World

Steam👍 86%· 12KIGDB75· 2OC73· 12

Year 2016Dev Licorice · Raw FuryOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of tower defense games: tower defense planning, survival mechanics and roguelike runs

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

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#6Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerDarkSci-FiHorror

IGDB80· 1

Year 2013Dev PopCap Games · Electronic ArtsOn Android · iOS

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with survival mechanics, tower defense planning and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and combat tactical, while skipping roguelike runs

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#77 Days to Die

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

MultiplayerCo-opSoloDarkProceduralHorror

Steam👍 87%· 399KRAWG👍 53%· 497IGDB36· 8OC39· 34

Year 2013Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing survival mechanics, tower defense planning and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems, while skipping roguelike runs

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloDarkHorrorTacticalCasual

Steam👍 98%· 152KRAWG👍 93%· 733MC87IGDB80· 1

Year 2010Dev PopCap Games · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, deep simulation and real-time strategy, while skipping roguelike runs

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnline

Steam👍 90%· 38KOC78· 25

Year 2018Dev Noio · Raw FuryOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, survival mechanics and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep simulation and deep RPG systems, while skipping roguelike runs

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Steam GOG Xbox

#10Thronefall

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalMeleeMedievalFantasy

Steam👍 96%· 23KRAWG👍 85%· 37OC86· 9

Year 2023Dev GrizzlyGamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, survival mechanics and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, fighting mechanics and combat tactical, while skipping roguelike runs

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Steam

#11Farm for your Life

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloDarkHorrorCasualCozy

Steam👍 82%· 638

Year 2014Dev Hammer LabsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with survival mechanics, tower defense planning and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, puzzle design and adventure storytelling, while skipping roguelike runs

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Steam Xbox

#12Dwarfs!?

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloProceduralCasualNarrativeOpen World

Steam👍 78%· 1.1KRAWG👍 18%· 56

Year 2011Dev Power of 2 · Tripwire InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, survival mechanics and procedural generation

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, precision platforming and sandbox freedom, while skipping roguelike runs

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicSandbox World

Steam👍 65%· 11KRAWG👍 59%· 27

Year 2012Dev Sauropod StudioPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing survival mechanics, tower defense planning and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and real-time strategy, while skipping roguelike runs

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Steam

#14Bloons TD 6

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineTactical

Steam👍 97%· 386KRAWG👍 81%· 208

Year 2018Dev Ninja KiwiPlaytime ~8hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, survival mechanics and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping roguelike runs

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