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We filtered the 44 games similar to The Planet Crafter down to the 9 that fit the “Online” category. Raft, Stranded Deep and Russian Fishing 4 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Planet Crafter.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival
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NarrativeCo-opOnline
Year 2022Dev Miju Games
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Within the “Online” category, the closest game to The Planet Crafter is Raft — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Stranded Deep and Russian Fishing 4 follow close behind.

#1Raft94#2Stranded Deep87#3Russian Fishing 486#4Castaway Paradise - live among the animals86#5Staxel85
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The best online games like The Planet Crafter

9 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Planet Crafter. 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.

#1Raft
94
iRank85
Raft
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloCo-opOnlineOpen WorldSandbox WorldCraftingExplorationBase BuildingFirst Person
Steam👍 93%· 372KRAWG👍 77%· 448IGDB80· 1
Year 2022Dev Redbeet Interactive · Axolot GamesPlaytime ~8hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

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Steam
#2Stranded Deep
87
iRank71
Stranded Deep
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloCo-opOnlineNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCraftingManagementFirst Person
Steam👍 74%· 47KOC64· 14
Year 2015Dev Beam Team GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping setting space

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SteamEpicXbox
#3Russian Fishing 4
86
iRank48
Russian Fishing 4
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloCo-opOnlineNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Steam👍 59%· 86KRAWG👍 31%· 73
Year 2018Dev Russian FishingPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sports simulation and deep RPG systems, while skipping sandbox freedom

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Steam
#4Castaway Paradise - live among the animals
86
iRank70
Castaway Paradise - live among the animals
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloCo-opOnlineNarrativeSandbox World
Steam👍 70%· 581
Year 2014Dev Stolen Couch GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, deep RPG systems and vibe casual, while skipping open world exploration

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SteamXboxPS
#5Staxel
85
iRank58
Staxel
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloCo-opOnlineSandbox 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, sandbox freedom and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping strong narrative focus

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SteamGOG
#6Don't Starve Together
84
iRank85
Don't Starve Together
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
Co-opSoloOnlineNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCrafting
Steam👍 95%· 531KRAWG👍 72%· 1.4KMC83
Year 2016Dev Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping setting space

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Steam
#7Valheim
82
iRank87
Valheim
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
Co-opOnlineSoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingBase Building
Steam👍 94%· 534KRAWG👍 77%· 642IGDB90· 1OC85· 19
Year 2021Dev Dvoid · Coffee StainPlaytime ~12hOn PC · Linux

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

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Steam
#8Animal Company
81
Animal Company
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloCo-opOnlineMultiplayerDark
Year 2024

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#9Elden Ring Nightreign
80
iRank82
Elden Ring Nightreign
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
Co-opOnlineSoloNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 82%· 183KIGDB85· 4OC80· 179
Year 2025Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and roguelike runs, while skipping adventure storytelling

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