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We filtered the 15 games similar to Terraria down to the 9 that fit the “Narrative” category. Unturned, Kitchen Simulator 2015 and No Man's Sky 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 “Narrative” category, the closest game to Terraria is Unturned — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. Kitchen Simulator 2015 and No Man's Sky follow close behind.

#1Unturned87#2Kitchen Simulator 201573#3No Man's Sky85#4Stardew Valley85#5Starbound83
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The best narrative games like Terraria

9 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.

#1Unturned
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
#2Kitchen Simulator 2015
73
iRank40
Kitchen Simulator 2015
SandboxCrafting 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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Steam
#3No 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
#4Stardew 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
#5Starbound
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
#6Loddlenaut
74
iRank92
Loddlenaut
SandboxCrafting 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
#7Potion Craft
72
iRank85
Potion Craft
SandboxCrafting 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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SteamGOGEpic
#8Poly Bridge
71
iRank81
Poly Bridge
SandboxCrafting 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

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SteamNintendo
#9Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
70
iRank83
Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
SandboxCrafting 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

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SteamGOG

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