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We filtered the 16 games similar to Starbound down to the 11 that fit the “Adventure” category. Terraria, Scrap Mechanic and Space Engineers top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Starbound.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox
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CasualRelaxingMultiplayerCo-op
Year 2016Dev Chucklefish

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Starbound is Terraria — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. Scrap Mechanic and Space Engineers follow close behind.

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The best adventure games like Starbound

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Starbound. Each one has been evaluated across 22 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.

Terraria
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldProceduralSci-FiCraftingExploration2DPixel Art
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, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic, while skipping vibe casual

Scrap Mechanic
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCrafting
Steam👍 92%· 117KRAWG👍 70%· 124
Year 2016Dev Axolot GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, base building and visual first person, while skipping deep RPG systems

Space Engineers
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldSpaceSci-FiExplorationCrafting
Steam👍 89%· 134KRAWG👍 58%· 269MC68IGDB80· 1OC80· 5
Year 2013Dev Keen Software HousePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, combat tactical and visual first person, while skipping deep RPG systems

No Man's Sky
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldProceduralSpaceSci-FiExplorationCrafting
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 survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping deep RPG systems

Stardew Valley
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
MultiplayerSoloCo-opRelaxingNarrativeCasualSandbox WorldOpen WorldCraftingExplorationPixel Art2D
Steam👍 98%· 1.0MRAWG👍 88%· 2.5KMC89IGDB91· 13OC90· 76
Year 2016Dev ChucklefishPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping precision platforming

Unturned
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeCasualNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCrafting
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 RPG systems

Minecraft
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCraftingPixel Art
OC90· 44
Year 2016Dev Mojang StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep RPG systems

Loddlenaut
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloRelaxingCasualNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExplorationCraftingPixel Art
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: cozy, relaxing feel, visual 3d and visual third person, while skipping deep RPG systems

Potion Craft
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloRelaxingCasualNarrativeSandbox WorldCrafting2D
Steam👍 93%· 43KIGDB70· 1OC83· 11
Year 2022Dev niceplay games · tinyBuildOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping precision platforming

Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloRelaxingCasualNarrativeSandbox WorldCrafting2D
Steam👍 93%· 43KRAWG👍 72%· 190OC77· 8
Year 2022Dev niceplay games · tinyBuildPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping precision platforming

Kitchen Simulator 2015
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloMeleeCasualNarrativeSandbox WorldExplorationCrafting
Steam👍 40%· 329
Year 2015Dev WhackAKey GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, horror tension and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep RPG systems

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