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We filtered the 41 games similar to The Guild 3 down to the 9 that fit the “Sandbox” category. Staxel, Castaway Paradise - live among the animals and Raft top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Guild 3.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival
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CozySoloMultiplayer
Year 2022Dev Purple Lamp Studios
Stores
Steam ↗GOG ↗Epic ↗

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Within the “Sandbox” category, the closest game to The Guild 3 is Staxel — scoring 88/100 on our similarity scale. Castaway Paradise - live among the animals and Raft follow close behind.

#1Staxel88#2Castaway Paradise - live among the animals87#3Raft93#4Astroneer83#5Stranded Deep81
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The best sandbox games like The Guild 3

9 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Guild 3. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Staxel
88
iRank58
Staxel
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opCozySandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 79%· 4.8KRAWG👍 29%· 45IGDB56· 3OC58· 11
Year 2019Dev Plukit · Humble BundlePlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping setting medieval

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SteamGOG
#2Castaway Paradise - live among the animals
87
iRank70
Castaway Paradise - live among the animals
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloCo-opMultiplayerCozySandbox WorldIsometric
Steam👍 70%· 581
Year 2014Dev Stolen Couch GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping open world exploration

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SteamXboxPS
#3Raft
93
iRank85
Raft
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration
Steam👍 93%· 372KRAWG👍 77%· 448IGDB80· 1
Year 2022Dev Redbeet Interactive · Axolot GamesPlaytime ~8hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, online features and crafting mechanics, while skipping deep RPG systems

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Steam
#4Astroneer
83
iRank85
Astroneer
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration
Steam👍 92%· 138KIGDB81· 4OC75· 26
Year 2019Dev System Era SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and setting space, while skipping deep RPG systems

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SteamXboxPS
#5Stranded Deep
81
iRank71
Stranded Deep
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationManagement
Steam👍 74%· 47KOC64· 14
Year 2015Dev Beam Team GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

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SteamEpicXbox
#6Don't Starve Together
81
iRank85
Don't Starve Together
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
MultiplayerCo-opSoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 95%· 531KRAWG👍 72%· 1.4KMC83
Year 2016Dev Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep RPG systems

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Steam
#7Valheim
79
iRank87
Valheim
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
Co-opMultiplayerSoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration
Steam👍 94%· 534KRAWG👍 77%· 642IGDB90· 1OC85· 19
Year 2021Dev Dvoid · Coffee StainPlaytime ~12hOn PC · Linux

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

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Steam
#8The Long Dark
72
iRank82
The Long Dark
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationNarrative
Steam👍 89%· 122KRAWG👍 78%· 881MC76IGDB82· 5OC77· 53
Year 2014Dev Hinterland StudioPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping deep RPG systems

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SteamGOGEpic
#9The Planet Crafter
76
iRank84
The Planet Crafter
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
Co-opSoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationManagement
Steam👍 96%· 70KRAWG👍 67%· 35OC81· 13
Year 2022Dev Miju GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and setting space, while skipping deep simulation

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SteamGOG

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