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Terraria is hard to replace: few games combine sandbox freedom, dark, oppressive atmosphere and sandbox world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 25 gameplay attributes and found 15 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Minecraft, Scrap Mechanic and Stardew Valley lead the list, with Minecraft reaching a 91/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Terraria special.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

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DarkNarrativeSoloMultiplayer

Year 2011Dev Engine Software

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The closest game to Terraria is Minecraft — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. Scrap Mechanic and Stardew Valley follow close behind.

#1Minecraft91 #2Scrap Mechanic88 #3Stardew Valley85 #4No Man's Sky85 #5Unturned87

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Games like Terraria

15 similar games found

91

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Minecraft

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineDarkSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyHorrorExplorationCraftingPixel Art

OC90· 44

Year 2016Dev Mojang StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, offline and visual first person, while skipping deep RPG systems

Xbox PS Nintendo

#2Scrap Mechanic

88

iRank83

Scrap Mechanic

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCrafting

Steam👍 92%· 117KRAWG👍 70%· 124

Year 2016Dev Axolot GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

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

#3Stardew Valley

85

iRank92

Stardew Valley

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

MultiplayerSoloCo-opNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyCraftingExplorationPixel 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 simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing, while skipping survival mechanics

85

iRank76

No Man's Sky

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldProceduralSci-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 deep simulation

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

87

iRank66

Unturned

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldHorrorExplorationCrafting

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

83

iRank84

Starbound

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineMeleeNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldProceduralSci-FiCraftingExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 90%· 123KRAWG👍 73%· 852MC81IGDB87· 5OC85· 19

Year 2016Dev ChucklefishPlaytime ~17hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, vibe relaxing and setting space, while skipping deep simulation

#7Space Engineers

82

iRank76

Space Engineers

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationCrafting

Steam👍 89%· 134KRAWG👍 58%· 269MC68IGDB80· 1OC80· 5

Year 2013Dev Keen Software HousePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

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

#8Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

79

iRank78

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldCraftingIsometricThird Person

IGDB78· 2

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric, visual third person and free to play, while skipping deep RPG systems

#9Cooking Simulator

78

iRank80

Cooking Simulator

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloCo-opSandbox WorldCraftingCasual

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, deep simulation and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, vibe relaxing and resource management, while skipping deep RPG systems

74

iRank92

Loddlenaut

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloNarrativeOpen 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: vibe relaxing, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping deep RPG systems

#11Potion Craft

72

iRank85

Potion Craft

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldFantasyCrafting2D

Steam👍 93%· 43KIGDB70· 1OC83· 11

Year 2022Dev niceplay games · tinyBuildOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe relaxing and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping survival mechanics

71

iRank81

Poly Bridge

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldCrafting2D

Steam👍 91%· 19KIGDB75· 2OC66· 12

Year 2016Dev Dry CactusOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep RPG systems

#13Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator

70

iRank83

Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldCrafting2D

Steam👍 93%· 43KRAWG👍 72%· 190OC77· 8

Year 2022Dev niceplay games · tinyBuildPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe relaxing and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping survival mechanics

#14Don't Starve

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Don't Starve

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldProceduralHorrorExplorationCrafting2D

Year 2022Dev FrayzzLoveOn PC

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, survival mechanics and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep RPG systems

#15Kitchen Simulator 2015

73

iRank40

Kitchen Simulator 2015

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkSandbox WorldHorrorExplorationCrafting

Steam👍 40%· 329

Year 2015Dev WhackAKey GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Terraria?: The closest game to Terraria is Minecraft, scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. They share 16 gameplay attributes, including sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Terraria?: The three closest games to Terraria are: 1. Minecraft (91/100, 16 shared attributes) 2. Scrap Mechanic (88/100, 13 shared attributes) 3. Stardew Valley (85/100, 15 shared attributes). All share Terraria's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 15 candidates across 25 dimensions.
Is Scrap Mechanic similar to Terraria?: Yes, very much so — Scrap Mechanic scores 88/100 similarity to Terraria. They share 13 attributes, including sandbox freedom and deep simulation. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Sandbox games are similar to Terraria?: The best Sandbox games similar to Terraria are Minecraft, Scrap Mechanic, Stardew Valley and No Man's Sky. All share the Sandbox genre alongside other key Terraria attributes like sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Terraria calculated?: We compare Terraria against every game in our catalog using 25 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Terraria experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Terraria?: Yes — Unturned is free and scores well on similarity to Terraria. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.