14 Survival games like Stacklands that you should try

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We filtered the 36 games similar to Stacklands down to the 14 that fit the “Survival” category. Gnomoria, Dwarf Fortress and Pacific Drive top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Stacklands.

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

The best survival games like Stacklands

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Stacklands. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Gnomoria

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric2D

Steam👍 75%· 3.5KRAWG👍 50%· 39

Year 2016Dev Robotronic GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Stacklands: deep simulation, survival mechanics and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, real-time strategy and sandbox world, while skipping card game strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB84OC90· 13

Dev Bay 12 GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Stacklands, expect deep simulation, survival mechanics and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, deep RPG systems and sandbox world, while skipping card game strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloProceduralBase BuildingManagementMelee

Steam👍 83%· 26KRAWG👍 69%· 85IGDB84· 5OC80· 77

Year 2024Dev Ironwood Studio · Kepler InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and racing gameplay, while skipping card game strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagement2D

Steam👍 88%· 7.7KRAWG👍 68%· 40

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

✓ Shared with Stacklands: deep simulation, survival mechanics and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: tower defense planning, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping card game strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloCasualProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagement2D

Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB70· 2

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

✓ Like Stacklands, it's known for deep simulation, survival mechanics and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and tower defense planning, while skipping card game strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloBase BuildingManagement2DStealth

Steam👍 94%· 97KRAWG👍 83%· 1.2KMC83OC85· 57

Year 2014Dev 11 Bit Studios · 11 bit studiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping card game strategy

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#7Forager

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloCozyCasualFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric2D

Steam👍 90%· 43KIGDB71· 4OC76· 28

Year 2019Dev Hop Frog · Humble BundleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and puzzle design, while skipping card game strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloBase BuildingManagementIsometricSandbox World

Steam👍 80%· 28KIGDB74· 7OC77· 60

Year 2018Dev Haemimont Games · Paradox InteractiveOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the colony sims cluster, with deep simulation, survival mechanics and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping card game strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloCasualBase BuildingManagement2D

Steam👍 88%· 81KIGDB68· 9

Year 2015Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, survival mechanics and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping card game strategy

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#10Oxygen Not Included

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloBase BuildingManagement2DMultiplayer

Steam👍 97%· 140KRAWG👍 85%· 379MC86

Year 2017Dev Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, survival mechanics and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty, while skipping card game strategy

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Steam Epic

#11Jurassic World Evolution 2

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloManagementBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 90%· 46KIGDB72· 5OC79· 81

Year 2021Dev Frontier DevelopmentsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, survival mechanics and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping card game strategy

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#12Factorio

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloBase BuildingManagementIsometric2D

Steam👍 98%· 229KRAWG👍 87%· 808MC83IGDB86· 2OC82· 14

Year 2020Dev Wube SoftwarePlaytime ~20hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of colony sims: deep simulation, survival mechanics and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping card game strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloBase BuildingManagementMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 97%· 270KRAWG👍 89%· 355IGDB95· 2OC91· 26

Year 2024Dev Coffee Stain StudiosPlaytime ~12hOn PC

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, survival mechanics and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and open world exploration, while skipping card game strategy

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Steam Epic

#14Dwarfs!?

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloCasualProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagement2DIsometric

Steam👍 78%· 1.1KRAWG👍 18%· 56

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

✓ If you enjoyed Stacklands, expect deep simulation, survival mechanics and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, precision platforming and sandbox freedom, while skipping card game strategy

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