12 Co-op games like Unturned that you should try

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We filtered the 19 games similar to Unturned down to the 12 that fit the “Co-op” category. Scrap Mechanic, Terraria and Minecraft top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Unturned.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

The best co-op games like Unturned

12 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Unturned. Each one has been evaluated across 26 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.

#1Scrap Mechanic

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCraftingBase BuildingFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 117KRAWG👍 70%· 124

Year 2016Dev Axolot GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation and early access, while skipping shooter

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldHorrorCraftingExploration

Steam👍 97%· 1.5MRAWG👍 80%· 2.5KMC81IGDB81· 13OC79· 33

Year 2011Dev Engine Software · 505 GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and deep simulation, while skipping shooter

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineDarkSandbox WorldOpen WorldHorrorExplorationCraftingFirst PersonThird Person

OC90· 44

Year 2016Dev Mojang StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, turn-based strategy and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineMeleeCasualNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldCraftingExploration

Steam👍 90%· 123KRAWG👍 73%· 852MC81IGDB87· 5OC85· 19

Year 2016Dev ChucklefishPlaytime ~17hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, precision platforming and vibe relaxing, while skipping shooter

GenreSandboxSubgenreCreative Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedCasualSandbox WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 97%· 1.2MRAWG👍 74%· 1.6K

Year 2004Dev Facepunch Studios · ValvePlaytime ~14hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Unturned, it's known for sandbox freedom, first-person shooting and shooter

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation and PvP competition, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#6PowerWash Simulator

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineCasualNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 58KRAWG👍 80%· 156IGDB77· 4OC77· 54

Year 2022Dev FuturLabPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Unturned: sandbox freedom, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, vibe relaxing and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#7Supermarket Together

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

Co-opOnlineMultiplayerSoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldSandbox WorldFirst PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 94%· 92KRAWG👍 45%· 20

Year 2024Dev DeadDevsTellNoLiesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Like Unturned, it's known for sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and resource management, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineCasualNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldHorrorThird Person

Steam👍 97%· 70K

Year 2024Dev lamedeveloperPlaytime ~7hOn PC

✓ Like Unturned, it's known for sandbox freedom, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingFirst PersonThird Person

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 survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, procedural generation and setting space, while skipping roguelike runs

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

MultiplayerSoloCo-opNarrativeCasualSandbox WorldOpen WorldCraftingExploration

Steam👍 98%· 1.0MRAWG👍 88%· 2.5KMC89IGDB91· 13OC90· 76

Year 2016Dev ChucklefishPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, deep RPG systems and visual novel storytelling, while skipping shooter

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCraftingFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 134KRAWG👍 58%· 269MC68IGDB80· 1OC80· 5

Year 2013Dev Keen Software HousePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, combat tactical and setting space, while skipping shooter

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloCo-opCasualSandbox WorldCraftingFirst Person

Steam👍 85%· 19KOC70· 7

Year 2019Dev Big Cheese Studio · Forever Entertainment S.A.On PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, vibe casual and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, vibe relaxing and resource management, while skipping adventure storytelling

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