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Starbound is hard to replace: few games combine sandbox freedom, vibe casual and sandbox world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 22 gameplay attributes and found 16 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Scrap Mechanic, Stardew Valley and Space Engineers lead the list, with Scrap Mechanic reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Starbound special.

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GenreSandboxSous-genreSandbox de craft
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CasualRelaxantMultijoueurCoopératif
Année 2016Dev Chucklefish

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Le jeu le plus proche de Starbound est Scrap Mechanic — avec un score de similarité de 95/100. Stardew Valley et Space Engineers suivent de près.

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iRank83
Scrap Mechanic
SandboxSandbox de craft
MultijoueurCoopératifSoloEn ligneCorps à corpsMonde bac à sableMonde ouvertExplorationArtisanat
Steam👍 92%· 117KRAWG👍 70%· 124
Année 2016Dev Axolot GamesDurée ~6hSur PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, base building and visual first person, while skipping deep RPG systems

86
iRank92
Stardew Valley
SandboxSandbox de craft
MultijoueurSoloCoopératifRelaxantNarratifCasualMonde bac à sableMonde ouvertArtisanatExplorationPixel Art2D
Steam👍 98%· 1.0MRAWG👍 88%· 2.5KMC89IGDB91· 13OC90· 76
Année 2016Dev ChucklefishDurée ~13hSur PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping precision platforming

87
iRank76
Space Engineers
SandboxSandbox de craft
SoloMultijoueurCoopératifCorps à corpsMonde bac à sableMonde ouvertEspaceScience-fictionExplorationArtisanat
Steam👍 89%· 134KRAWG👍 58%· 269MC68IGDB80· 1OC80· 5
Année 2013Dev Keen Software HouseDurée ~5hSur PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, combat tactical and visual first person, while skipping deep RPG systems

86
iRank76
No Man's Sky
SandboxSandbox de craft
SoloMultijoueurCoopératifCorps à corpsNarratifMonde ouvertMonde bac à sableProcéduralEspaceScience-fictionExplorationArtisanat
Steam👍 85%· 407KRAWG👍 67%· 1.6KMC75IGDB74· 38OC71· 149
Année 2016Dev Hello GamesDurée ~15hSur PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping deep RPG systems

Cooking Simulator
SandboxSandbox de craft
SoloCoopératifCasualRelaxantMonde bac à sableArtisanat
Steam👍 85%· 19KOC70· 7
Année 2019Dev Big Cheese Studio · Forever Entertainment S.A.Sur PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, resource management and visual first person, while skipping deep RPG systems

83
iRank86
Terraria
SandboxSandbox de craft
SoloMultijoueurCoopératifEn ligneCorps à corpsNarratifMonde bac à sableMonde ouvertProcéduralScience-fictionArtisanatExploration2DPixel Art
Steam👍 97%· 1.5MRAWG👍 80%· 2.5KMC81IGDB81· 13OC79· 33
Année 2011Dev Engine Software · 505 GamesDurée ~15hSur PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic, while skipping vibe casual

80
iRank90
Minecraft
SandboxSandbox de craft
SoloMultijoueurCoopératifEn ligneMonde bac à sableMonde ouvertExplorationArtisanatPixel Art
OC90· 44
Année 2016Dev Mojang StudiosSur Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep RPG systems

79
iRank92
Loddlenaut
SandboxSandbox de craft
SoloRelaxantCasualNarratifMonde ouvertMonde bac à sableScience-fictionExplorationArtisanatPixel Art
Steam👍 98%· 5.7KOC81· 13
Année 2023Dev Moon Lagoon · Secret ModeDurée ~4hSur PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, visual 3d and visual third person, while skipping deep RPG systems

83
iRank66
Unturned
SandboxSandbox de craft
SoloMultijoueurCoopératifEn ligneCorps à corpsCasualNarratifMonde ouvertMonde bac à sableExplorationArtisanat
Steam👍 91%· 563KRAWG👍 29%· 1.1K
Année 2014Dev 505 GamesDurée ~3hSur PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, roguelike runs and first-person shooting, while skipping deep RPG systems

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
SandboxSandbox de craft
SoloMonde bac à sableArtisanatIsométriqueTroisième personne
IGDB78· 2
Année 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoSur Android · iOS

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping deep RPG systems

75
iRank85
Potion Craft
SandboxSandbox de craft
SoloRelaxantCasualNarratifMonde bac à sableArtisanat2D
Steam👍 93%· 43KIGDB70· 1OC83· 11
Année 2022Dev niceplay games · tinyBuildSur Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping precision platforming

Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
SandboxSandbox de craft
SoloRelaxantCasualNarratifMonde bac à sableArtisanat2D
Steam👍 93%· 43KRAWG👍 72%· 190OC77· 8
Année 2022Dev niceplay games · tinyBuildDurée ~3hSur PC · Xbox

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping precision platforming

70
iRank81
Poly Bridge
SandboxSandbox de craft
SoloNarratifMonde bac à sableArtisanat2D
Steam👍 91%· 19KIGDB75· 2OC66· 12
Année 2016Dev Dry CactusSur Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, puzzle design and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep RPG systems

Don't Starve
SandboxSandbox de craft
SoloMultijoueurMonde bac à sableMonde ouvertProcéduralExplorationArtisanat2D
Année 2022Dev FrayzzLoveSur PC

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

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep RPG systems

Kitchen Simulator 2015
SandboxSandbox de craft
SoloCorps à corpsCasualNarratifMonde bac à sableExplorationArtisanat
Steam👍 40%· 329
Année 2015Dev WhackAKey GamesDurée ~4hSur PC

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, horror tension and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep RPG systems

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What is the best game similar to Starbound?
The closest game to Starbound is Scrap Mechanic, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Starbound?
The three closest games to Starbound are: 1. Scrap Mechanic (95/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Stardew Valley (86/100, 15 shared attributes) 3. Space Engineers (87/100, 13 shared attributes). All share Starbound's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 16 candidates across 22 dimensions.
Is Stardew Valley similar to Starbound?
Yes, very much so — Stardew Valley scores 86/100 similarity to Starbound. They share 15 attributes, including sandbox freedom and deep RPG systems. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Sandbox games are similar to Starbound?
The best Sandbox games similar to Starbound are Scrap Mechanic, Stardew Valley, Space Engineers and No Man's Sky. All share the Sandbox genre alongside other key Starbound attributes like sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics.
How is similarity to Starbound calculated?
We compare Starbound against every game in our catalog using 22 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Starbound experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Starbound?
Yes — Unturned is free and scores well on similarity to Starbound. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.