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We filtered the 44 games similar to The Planet Crafter down to the 9 that fit the “Sandbox” category. Raft, Astroneer and Stranded Deep 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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Year 2022Dev Miju Games
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Within the “Sandbox” category, the closest game to The Planet Crafter is Raft — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Astroneer and Stranded Deep follow close behind.

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The best sandbox 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
#2Astroneer
89
iRank85
Astroneer
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloCo-opNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSpaceSci-FiExplorationBase BuildingCrafting
Steam👍 92%· 138KIGDB81· 4OC75· 26
Year 2019Dev System Era SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping online features

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SteamXboxPS
#3Stranded 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
#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
#8The Long Dark
79
iRank82
The Long Dark
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Steam👍 89%· 122KRAWG👍 78%· 881MC76IGDB82· 5OC77· 53
Year 2014Dev Hinterland StudioPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping setting space

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SteamGOGEpic
#9The Guild 3
76
iRank55
The Guild 3
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldManagementExploration
Steam👍 61%· 7.9KRAWG👍 45%· 22
Year 2022Dev Purple Lamp Studios · THQ NordicPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping adventure storytelling

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SteamGOGEpic

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