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We filtered the 39 games similar to Valheim down to the 9 that fit the “Sandbox” 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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HardcoreCo-opMultiplayer
Year 2021Dev Dvoid
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Within the “Sandbox” 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#5Stranded Deep85
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The best sandbox games like Valheim

9 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
#3Raft
97
iRank85
Raft
SurvivalCo-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

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Steam
#4Don't Starve Together
88
iRank85
Don't Starve Together
SurvivalCo-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

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Steam
#5Stranded Deep
85
iRank71
Stranded Deep
SurvivalCo-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

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SteamEpicXbox
#6The Planet Crafter
82
iRank84
The Planet Crafter
SurvivalCo-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

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SteamGOG
#7Astroneer
81
iRank85
Astroneer
SurvivalCo-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

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SteamXboxPS
#8The 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
#9The Long Dark
70
iRank82
The Long Dark
SurvivalCo-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

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SteamGOGEpic

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