11 Adventure games like Terraria that you should try

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We filtered the 15 games similar to Terraria down to the 11 that fit the “Adventure” category. Starbound, Minecraft and Scrap Mechanic top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Terraria.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

The best adventure games like Terraria

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Terraria. Each one has been evaluated across 25 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.

#1Starbound

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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

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineDarkSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyHorrorExplorationCraftingPixel Art

OC90· 44

Year 2016Dev Mojang StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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#8Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator

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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

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

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#10Loddlenaut

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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

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Steam

#11Kitchen Simulator 2015

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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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