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We filtered the 16 games similar to Starbound down to the 4 that fit the “RPG” category. Terraria, Stardew Valley and Potion Craft 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 “RPG” category, the closest game to Starbound is Terraria — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. Stardew Valley and Potion Craft follow close behind.

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The best rPG games like Starbound

4 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

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

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

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