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We filtered the 16 games similar to Starbound down to the 8 that fit the “Casual” category. Stardew Valley, Loddlenaut 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
Stores
Steam ↗GOG ↗

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Within the “Casual” category, the closest game to Starbound is Stardew Valley — scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. Loddlenaut and Potion Craft follow close behind.

#1Stardew Valley86#2Loddlenaut79#3Potion Craft75#4Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator75#5PowerWash Simulator50
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The best casual games like Starbound

8 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.

#1Stardew Valley
86
iRank92
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

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SteamGOGXbox
#2Loddlenaut
79
iRank92
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

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Steam
#3Potion Craft
75
iRank85
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

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SteamGOGEpic
#4Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
75
iRank83
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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SteamGOG
#5PowerWash Simulator
50
iRank85
PowerWash Simulator
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineCasualRelaxingNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen World
Steam👍 96%· 58KRAWG👍 80%· 156IGDB77· 4OC77· 54
Year 2022Dev FuturLabPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Starbound: sandbox freedom, vibe casual and vibe relaxing

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and visual first person, while skipping deep RPG systems

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Steamitch.io
#6Cooking Simulator
85
iRank80
Cooking Simulator
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloCo-opCasualRelaxingSandbox WorldCrafting
Steam👍 85%· 19KOC70· 7
Year 2019Dev Big Cheese Studio · Forever Entertainment S.A.On PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, vibe casual and vibe relaxing

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, resource management and visual first person, while skipping deep RPG systems

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SteamGOGXbox
#7Unturned
83
iRank66
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

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SteamXboxPS
#8Kitchen Simulator 2015
76
iRank40
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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Steam

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