Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like ARK: Survival Ascended (2026)
Every game below overlaps with ARK: Survival Ascended on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: ARK: Survival Evolved, which made by the same studio, Studio Wildcard.
- ARK: Survival Ascended is tagged Early Access, Survival, Open World, Multiplayer, Dinosaurs, Building, Adventure, Base-Building by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 4 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 3 are from the same studio: ARK: Survival Evolved, ATLAS, ARK: Survival Of The Fittest.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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ARK: Survival Evolved
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Studio Wildcard; both open world, survival and science fiction; shares 10 player tags including Survival, Dinosaurs and Crafting.
Stranded on the shores of a mysterious island, you must learn to survive. Use your cunning to kill or tame the primeval creatures roaming the land, and encounter other players to survive, dominate... and escape!
ARK: Survival Evolved at a glance Released 2017 Studio Studio Wildcard Player sentiment 83% positive of 776,582 Price $9.89 SurvivalDinosaursCraftingBuildingBase-BuildingSandboxMassively MultiplayerEarly Access
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PixARK
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 9 player tags including Survival, Massively Multiplayer and Dinosaurs; published by the same company; released around the same time (2019).
Enter a world of mystery, danger, ancient dinosaurs, mythical beasts, and cubes! Work by yourself or with a tribe of others to gather materials, craft useful items, tame wild creatures, and build huge bases to survive in PixARK!
PixARK at a glance Released 2019 Studio Snail Games USA Player sentiment 72% positive of 13,440 Price $4.99 SurvivalMassively MultiplayerDinosaursSandboxRPGBuildingCraftingBase-Building
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WildStar
Why it matched: both open world, survival, science fiction and fantasy; shares 9 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, RPG and Sci-fi.
Critically acclaimed and now Free to Play, WildStar is a fantastical sci-fi MMO where you can join your friends or undertake your own epic adventures on the fabled planet Nexus!
WildStar at a glance Released 2016 Studio Carbine Studios Player sentiment 75% positive of 5,124 Price Not listed Massively MultiplayerRPGSci-fiPvPPvECharacter CustomizationFantasyBuilding
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Enshrouded
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 10 player tags including Survival, Base-Building and Crafting; released around the same time (2024).
You are Flameborn, last ember of hope of a dying race. Awaken, survive the terror of a corrupting fog, and reclaim the lost beauty of your kingdom. Venture into a vast world, vanquish punishing bosses, build grand halls and forge your path in this co-op survival action RPG for up to 16 players.
Enshrouded at a glance Released 2024 Studio Keen Games GmbH Player sentiment 86% positive of 105,009 Price $29.99 SurvivalBase-BuildingCraftingRPGBuildingFantasySandboxCharacter Customization
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Dark and Light
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 9 player tags including Survival, Massively Multiplayer and RPG; published by the same company.
Dark and Light is a vast sandbox survival RPG set in a world dominated by powerful elemental forces. Find your way in a meticulously crafted world, featuring breathtaking landscapes, a wide variety of mythical creatures, and limitless possibility to craft, build, and unlock dozens of powerful weapons, spells, and skills.
Dark and Light at a glance Released 2017 Studio Snail Games USA Player sentiment 52% positive of 11,829 Price $17.99 SurvivalMassively MultiplayerRPGSandboxFantasyEarly AccessCraftingBase-Building
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ATLAS
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Grapeshot Games; both open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Survival, Massively Multiplayer and Crafting.
Set sail for the ultimate pirate experience! Embark on a grand adventure alongside thousands of other players in one of the largest game worlds ever built (and even claim a piece of it to call your own). Build your ship, assemble your crew, sail the high seas, and become a pirate legend!
ATLAS at a glance Released 2018 Studio Grapeshot Games Player sentiment 47% positive of 42,923 Price $29.99 SurvivalMassively MultiplayerCraftingEarly AccessRPGSandboxBase-BuildingPvP
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Last Oasis
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, Survival and RPG; published by the same company; released around the same time (2020).
Nomadic Survival MMO. Build wooden walking machines to travel to new lands. Create clans and fight for territory. Resources deplete fast, so take your sword and scavenge, pirate, and trade to stay alive.
Last Oasis at a glance Released 2020 Studio Donkey Crew Player sentiment 62% positive of 24,212 Price $29.99 Massively MultiplayerSurvivalRPGCraftingBuildingPvPSandboxEarly Access
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Day of Dragons
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Early Access, Survival and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2019).
Day of Dragons is an online creature survival game set in a large, beautiful, sandbox open world with multiple biomes and distinct creatures. Rule the world as one of several dragon species, or play as an elemental.
Day of Dragons at a glance Released 2019 Studio Beawesome Games Player sentiment 65% positive of 7,900 Price $19.99 Early AccessSurvivalMassively MultiplayerSandboxPvEPvPFantasyRPG
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Mortal Online 2
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Sandbox, PvP and Character Customization; released around the same time (2022).
Step into Nave, a vast fantasy sandbox world with a player-driven economy, persistent housing, and deep crafting systems. Engage in first-person, full-loot PvP combat with other players and perilous foes. Build, explore, and conquer in an unforgiving world. The land is yours—who will you become?
Mortal Online 2 at a glance Released 2022 Studio Star Vault AB Player sentiment 60% positive of 13,915 Price $39.99 SandboxPvPCharacter CustomizationRPGFantasyCraftingSurvivalMassively Multiplayer
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ARK: Survival Of The Fittest
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Studio Wildcard; both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Dinosaurs and Massively Multiplayer.
ARK: The Survival of the Fittest is a prototype spin-off of ARK: Survival Evolved, pitting up to 60 combatants against each other in a fast-paced, action-packed struggle for survival, where players are ultimately pushed into an epic final showdown leading their Dinosaur Armies into battle.
ARK: Survival Of The Fittest at a glance Released 2017 Studio Studio Wildcard Player sentiment 66% positive of 11,804 Price Not listed SurvivalDinosaursMassively MultiplayerPvPEarly AccessCraftingRPGSandbox
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Abiotic Factor
Why it matched: both open world, survival and science fiction; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Crafting and Base-Building; released around the same time (2025).
Abiotic Factor is a survival crafting experience for 1-6 players set in the depths of an underground research facility. Caught between paranormal containment failure, a military crusade, and chaos from a dozen realms, the world’s greatest minds must survive against the universe’s biggest threats.
Abiotic Factor at a glance Released 2025 Studio Deep Field Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 58,569 Price $34.99 SurvivalCraftingBase-BuildingEarly AccessSci-fiSandboxBuildingPvE
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V Rising
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Base-Building and Crafting; released around the same time (2024).
Awaken as a Vampire. Hunt for blood in nearby settlements to regain your strength and evade the scorching sun to survive. Raise your castle and thrive in an ever-changing, open world full of mystery. Gain allies online and conquer the land of the living.
V Rising at a glance Released 2024 Studio Stunlock Studios Player sentiment 89% positive of 136,836 Price $34.99 SurvivalBase-BuildingCraftingPvPPvEBuildingSandboxMassively Multiplayer
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Conan Exiles Enhanced
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Building and Crafting.
Conan Exiles Enhanced is an open world survival game set in the mythical lands of Hyboria, now fully upgraded to Unreal Engine 5 with stunning visuals and improved performance. SURVIVE, BUILD, and DOMINATE alone or with friends in a world brimming with adventure!
Conan Exiles Enhanced at a glance Released 2018 Studio Funcom Player sentiment 79% positive of 117,272 Price $39.99 SurvivalBuildingCraftingSandboxRPGMassively MultiplayerFantasyPvP
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Albion Online
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, Sandbox and RPG.
Albion Online is a fantasy sandbox MMORPG featuring a player-driven economy, classless combat system, and intense PvP battles. Explore a vast open world full of danger and opportunity. Grow your wealth, forge alliances, and leave your mark on the world of Albion.
Albion Online at a glance Released 2018 Studio Sandbox Interactive GmbH Player sentiment 78% positive of 93,490 Price Free Massively MultiplayerSandboxRPGCraftingSurvivalPvPPvEFantasy
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Undawn
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, Survival and RPG; released around the same time (2023).
Explore, adapt, and survive in Undawn, a free-to-play open-world survival RPG for mobile and PC developed by LightSpeed Studios and published by Level Infinite. Embark on an adventure with other survivors four years after a worldwide disaster where hordes of infected roam a shattered world.
Undawn at a glance Released 2023 Studio Lightspeed Studios Player sentiment 54% positive of 6,602 Price Free Massively MultiplayerSurvivalRPGCraftingSandboxPvPPvECharacter Customization
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New World: Aeternum
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, RPG and PvP; released around the same time (2021).
Experience a thrilling action RPG set on the supernatural island of Aeternum. Forge your destiny on an adventure filled with danger and opportunity.
New World: Aeternum at a glance Released 2021 Studio Amazon Game Studios Player sentiment 67% positive of 297,045 Price Not listed Massively MultiplayerRPGPvPPvEFantasyCharacter CustomizationCraftingSandbox
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RIFT
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Massively Multiplayer.
Dive into a world of epic adventure! Create your perfect hero thanks to a uniquely customizable class system. Collect, craft, and customize your gear. Go it alone or group up to challenge dungeons, raids, dynamic open-world content, and your fellow players.
RIFT at a glance Released 2011 Studio gamigo US Inc. Player sentiment 74% positive of 11,635 Price Free RPGFantasyMassively MultiplayerCharacter CustomizationPvPCraftingSurvival
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NosTale - Anime MMORPG
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, RPG and Character Customization.
NosTale is a free-to-play anime action MMORPG which takes you on an exciting journey through a world full of mystery with your friends. More than 30 specialist classes and tons of loyal pets provide plenty of excitement and variety in PvP, PvE and raids
NosTale - Anime MMORPG at a glance Released 2017 Studio Entwell Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 70% positive of 3,632 Price Free Massively MultiplayerRPGCharacter CustomizationPvEFantasyPvPSurvival
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ELYON
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including PvP, PvE and Fantasy; released around the same time (2021).
Elyon is an open-world action-combat MMORPG set in the continent of Harth, where the two sovereign realms, Vulpin and Ontari, are at war for the control of a portal that leads to paradise.
ELYON at a glance Released 2021 Studio Bluehole Studio, Inc. Player sentiment 54% positive of 4,348 Price Not listed PvPPvEFantasyCharacter CustomizationSci-fiCraftingMassively Multiplayer
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New Frontier
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Massively Multiplayer and RPG; released around the same time (2019).
New Frontier is a pvp free-to-play online survival game set in an alternate reality wild west world. Work with your friends, Build your base, Fight hellish monsters and forge alliances with other players to conquer the land.
New Frontier at a glance Released 2019 Studio Free Reign Entertainment Player sentiment 49% positive of 3,699 Price Not listed SurvivalMassively MultiplayerRPGBase-BuildingCraftingPvPBuildingEarly Access
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Satisfactory
Why it matched: both open world, survival and science fiction; shares 7 player tags including Base-Building, Crafting and Building; released around the same time (2024).
Satisfactory is a first-person open-world factory building game with a dash of exploration and combat. Play alone or with friends, explore an alien planet, create multi-story factories, and enter conveyor belt heaven!
Satisfactory at a glance Released 2024 Studio Coffee Stain Studios Player sentiment 97% positive of 278,668 Price $39.99 Base-BuildingCraftingBuildingSandboxSurvivalSci-fiEarly Access
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Amazing Cultivation Simulator
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Sandbox and Survival; released around the same time (2020).
Rise up in a search for immortality in this strategy sim and management game based on Chinese mythology. Rebuild your sect and train new disciples through the path of cultivation. Research magic and gather mystical artifacts, face ancient dangers and other sects in your path to spiritual ascension.
Amazing Cultivation Simulator at a glance Released 2020 Studio GSQ Games Player sentiment 86% positive of 23,608 Price $24.99 RPGSandboxSurvivalBase-BuildingFantasyEarly AccessBuilding
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ASKA
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Early Access, Crafting and Building; released around the same time (2024).
A new Viking age dawns with you at its helm. Forge a thriving colony from nothing in this mythic open-world survival sim. Earn the gods' favor and survive in a land ruled by ancient terrors and unforgiving seasons. Rally unique villagers, expand your settlement and defend your tribe - solo or co-op!
ASKA at a glance Released 2024 Studio Sand Sailor Studio Player sentiment 80% positive of 12,111 Price $24.99 Early AccessCraftingBuildingSurvivalBase-BuildingSandboxCharacter Customization
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Empyrion - Galactic Survival
Why it matched: both open world, survival and science fiction; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Building and Sandbox; released around the same time (2020).
Build and explore in a true space sandbox survival adventure. Construct mighty capital vessels, sprawling planetary settlements, and vast space stations in your galactic journey to discover the mysteries of Empyrion!
Empyrion - Galactic Survival at a glance Released 2020 Studio Eleon Game Studios Player sentiment 78% positive of 34,399 Price $19.99 SurvivalBuildingSandboxSci-fiPvEPvPCrafting
Common questions
What game is most like ARK: Survival Ascended?
ARK: Survival Evolved, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Studio Wildcard. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to ARK: Survival Ascended" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with ARK: Survival Ascended. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of ARK: Survival Ascended do?
ARK: Survival Evolved, ATLAS, ARK: Survival Of The Fittest are also from Studio Wildcard, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.