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We filtered the 39 games similar to Valheim down to the 8 that fit the “RPG” category. Staxel, Castaway Paradise - live among the animals and Russian Fishing 4 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Valheim.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival
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HardcoreCo-opMultiplayer
Year 2021Dev Dvoid
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Within the “RPG” category, the closest game to Valheim is Staxel — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. Castaway Paradise - live among the animals and Russian Fishing 4 follow close behind.

#1Staxel87#2Castaway Paradise - live among the animals85#3Russian Fishing 486#4The Guild 379#5Dying Light: The Beast78
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The best rPG games like Valheim

8 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.

#1Staxel
87
iRank58
Staxel
SurvivalCo-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

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SteamGOG
#2Castaway Paradise - live among the animals
85
iRank70
Castaway Paradise - live among the animals
SurvivalCo-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

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SteamXboxPS
#3Russian Fishing 4
86
iRank48
Russian Fishing 4
SurvivalCo-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

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Steam
#4The Guild 3
79
iRank55
The Guild 3
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration
Steam👍 61%· 7.9KRAWG👍 45%· 22
Year 2022Dev Purple Lamp Studios · THQ NordicPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

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SteamGOGEpic
#5Dying Light: The Beast
78
iRank84
Dying Light: The Beast
SurvivalCo-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

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SteamEpicXbox
#6FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED
68
iRank71
FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED
SurvivalCo-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

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XboxNintendo
#7Elden Ring Nightreign
89
iRank82
Elden Ring Nightreign
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
Co-opOnlineSoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 82%· 183KIGDB85· 4OC80· 179
Year 2025Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, roguelike runs and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

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SteamXboxPS
#8Parasite Eve II
69
Parasite Eve II
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloThird PersonDarkNarrativeHorror
Year 1999Dev Square Product Development Division 5 · SquareOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and horror setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

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