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We filtered the 39 games similar to Valheim down to the 30 that fit the “Adventure” category. Staxel, Castaway Paradise - live among the animals and Raft top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Valheim.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

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Year 2021Dev Dvoid

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Valheim is Staxel — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. Castaway Paradise - live among the animals and Raft follow close behind.

#1Staxel87 #2Castaway Paradise - live among the animals85 #3Raft97 #4Don't Starve Together88 #5Russian Fishing 486

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The best adventure games like Valheim

30 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Valheim. Each one has been evaluated across 19 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.

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Staxel

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-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, deep RPG systems and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing, while skipping punishing difficulty

#2Castaway Paradise - live among the animals

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Castaway Paradise - live among the animals

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloCo-opOnlineMultiplayerSandbox World

Steam👍 70%· 581

Year 2014Dev Stolen Couch GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping punishing difficulty

97

Raft

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineOpen WorldSandbox WorldCraftingExplorationBase BuildingThird 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 and visual first person, while skipping deep RPG systems

#4Don't Starve Together

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Don't Starve Together

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineHardcoreSandbox 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 strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

#5Russian Fishing 4

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Russian Fishing 4

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineOpen WorldExplorationCrafting

Steam👍 59%· 86KRAWG👍 31%· 73

Year 2018Dev Russian FishingPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

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

#6Stranded Deep

85

Stranded Deep

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCraftingEarly Access

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 strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

Steam Epic Xbox

#7The Planet Crafter

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The Planet Crafter

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

Co-opOnlineSoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldBase BuildingCraftingExploration

Steam👍 96%· 70KRAWG👍 67%· 35OC81· 13

Year 2022Dev Miju GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC

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

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

81

Astroneer

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationBase BuildingCraftingThird Person

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, strong narrative focus and setting space, while skipping deep RPG systems

#9Dying Light: The Beast

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Dying Light: The Beast

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkHorror

Steam👍 87%· 68KIGDB82· 7OC81· 126

Year 2025Dev TechlandOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping sandbox freedom

Steam Epic Xbox

#10The Long Dark

70

The Long Dark

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCrafting

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 deep RPG systems

#11FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED

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FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person

IGDB90· 1OC52· 10

Year 2020Dev Steel Wool Studios · Steel Wool GamesPlaytime ~2hOn Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sandbox freedom

#12Animal Company

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Animal Company

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineDark

Year 2024

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping deep RPG systems

#13Influent Language Learning Game

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Influent Language Learning Game

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeExplorationThird PersonTactical

Year 2024Dev Murat Doğançay · Butik Game StudiosOn PC

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, combat tactical and setting modern, while skipping deep RPG systems

#14Jurassic Park: The Game

72

Jurassic Park: The Game

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeThird PersonDarkNarrative

Steam👍 69%· 2.1KRAWG👍 31%· 96MC54IGDB61· 4

Year 2011Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat

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

#15Silent Hill 2

72

Silent Hill 2

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeExplorationThird PersonNarrative

IGDB90· 1OC87· 160

Year 2001Dev Team Silent · Konami

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep RPG systems

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Deliver Us the Moon

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Survival · Adventure

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ARMORED HEAD

Survival · Adventure

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Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem

Survival · Puzzle

Silent Hill: Origins

Silent Hill: Origins

Survival · Puzzle

Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare

Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare

Survival · Puzzle

Silent Hill: Shattered Memories

Silent Hill: Shattered Memories

Survival · Adventure

Haunting Ground

Haunting Ground

Survival · Adventure

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Silent Hill: Downpour

Survival · Adventure

Rule of Rose

Rule of Rose

Survival · Puzzle

The Alters

The Alters

Survival · Adventure

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Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly

Survival · Adventure

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Fatal Frame

Survival · Adventure

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Silent Hill 4: The Room

Survival · Adventure

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Dino Crisis

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