6 Relaxing games like Starbound that you should try

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We filtered the 16 games similar to Starbound down to the 6 that fit the “Relaxing” category. Stardew Valley, Loddlenaut and Potion Craft top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Starbound.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

The best relaxing games like Starbound

6 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

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting 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

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting 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

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting 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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#4Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting 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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#5PowerWash Simulator

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife 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

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting 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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