12 Simulation games like The Guild 3 that you should try

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We filtered the 41 games similar to The Guild 3 down to the 12 that fit the “Simulation” 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

The best simulation games like The Guild 3

12 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

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-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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Steam GOG

#2Castaway Paradise - live among the animals

iRank70

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-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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#3Raft

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-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

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-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

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-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

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 59%· 86KRAWG👍 31%· 73

Year 2018Dev Russian FishingPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, sports simulation and vibe casual, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#7Don't Starve Together

iRank85

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-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

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-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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Steam GOG Epic

#9flOw

iRank75

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometric

IGDB75· 5

Year 2006Dev ThatGameCompanyOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#10Unclaimed World

iRank51

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloIsometricSci-Fi

Steam👍 51%· 215

Year 2016Dev Refactored Games OÜPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloCozyOpen WorldExplorationCasual

Steam👍 81%· 491

Year 2015Dev Sean DavyPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

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Steam

#12The Alters

iRank88

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloIsometricNarrativeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 17KIGDB87· 5OC86· 115

Year 2025Dev 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping deep RPG systems

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Steam GOG Epic

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