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We filtered the 15 games similar to Terraria down to the 8 that fit the “Co-op” category. Minecraft, Scrap Mechanic and Unturned top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Terraria.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox
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DarkNarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2011Dev Engine Software
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Within the “Co-op” category, the closest game to Terraria is Minecraft — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. Scrap Mechanic and Unturned follow close behind.

#1Minecraft91#2Scrap Mechanic88#3Unturned87#4Starbound83#5No Man's Sky85
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The best co-op games like Terraria

8 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.

#1Minecraft
91
iRank90
Minecraft
SandboxCrafting 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

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XboxPSNintendo
#2Scrap Mechanic
88
iRank83
Scrap Mechanic
SandboxCrafting 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

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Steam
#3Unturned
87
iRank66
Unturned
SandboxCrafting 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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SteamXboxPS
#4Starbound
83
iRank84
Starbound
SandboxCrafting 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

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SteamGOG
#5No Man's Sky
85
iRank76
No Man's Sky
SandboxCrafting 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

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SteamGOGXbox
#6Stardew Valley
85
iRank92
Stardew Valley
SandboxCrafting 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

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SteamGOGXbox
#7Space Engineers
82
iRank76
Space Engineers
SandboxCrafting 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

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SteamXbox
#8Cooking Simulator
78
iRank80
Cooking Simulator
SandboxCrafting 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

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SteamGOGXbox

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