Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like ARK: Survival Of The Fittest (2026)
Every game below overlaps with ARK: Survival Of The Fittest 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.
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The short version
- Closest match: ARK: Survival Evolved, which made by the same studio, Studio Wildcard.
- ARK: Survival Of The Fittest is tagged Free to Play, Survival, Dinosaurs, Multiplayer, Open World, Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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.
- 6 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 Ascended.
Why players value ARK: Survival Of The Fittest
The five things Steam players tag ARK: Survival Of The Fittest with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Free to Play
- Survival
- Dinosaurs
- Multiplayer
- Open World
| Reception | on Steam (66% of 11,804) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | Not listed |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
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 and survival; shares 10 player tags including Survival, Dinosaurs and Crafting; released around the same time (2017).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (83% of 776,582)
Matches ARK: Survival Of The Fittest on: 4 of 5 — Survival, Dinosaurs, Multiplayer, Open World
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World, Dinosaurs — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with ARK: Survival Of The Fittest:SurvivalDinosaursCraftingSandboxFirst-PersonMassively MultiplayerEarly AccessRPG
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PixARK
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Survival, Massively Multiplayer and Dinosaurs; 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (72% of 13,440)
Matches ARK: Survival Of The Fittest on: 4 of 5 — Survival, Dinosaurs, Multiplayer, Open World
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Adventure, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARK: Survival Of The Fittest:SurvivalMassively MultiplayerDinosaursSandboxRPGStrategyCraftingPvP
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The Culling
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Survival, First-Person and Crafting; released around the same time (2017).
Battle Royale is back! In a remote island paradise, 16 contestants have 25 minutes to explore, scavenge items, craft weapons, build traps, hunt and kill each other. Only one will be crowned the winner, do you have the guts to survive?
The Culling at a glance Released 2017 Studio Xaviant Player sentiment 57% positive of 17,224 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.5/10 · Steam: (57% of 17,224)
Matches ARK: Survival Of The Fittest on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World
Why players like it: Survival, Multiplayer, Action, Battle Royale, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARK: Survival Of The Fittest:SurvivalFirst-PersonCraftingEarly AccessPvPFPSIndieFree to Play
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Will To Live Online
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 10 player tags including Survival, Free to Play and FPS; released around the same time (2018).
Will To Live is a MMORPG-shooter whose action takes place in a severe post-apocalyptic world. Explore the world, engage in fights with mutants and other survivors, join the clans in the struggle for existence and prove your right to Live.
Will To Live Online at a glance Released 2018 Studio AlphaSoft LLC Player sentiment 69% positive of 18,389 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: (69% of 18,389)
Matches ARK: Survival Of The Fittest on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World
Why players like it: Survival, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Open World, Post-apocalyptic — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARK: Survival Of The Fittest:SurvivalFree to PlayFPSMassively MultiplayerFirst-PersonCraftingRPGExploration
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The Isle
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Dinosaurs, Survival and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2015).
Experience fierce open world survival gameplay as you attempt to stay alive on an unforgiving island inhabited by dinosaurs! Hunt. Grow. Survive.
The Isle at a glance Released 2015 Studio Afterthought LLC Player sentiment 80% positive of 119,583 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (80% of 119,583)
Matches ARK: Survival Of The Fittest on: 4 of 5 — Survival, Dinosaurs, Multiplayer, Open World
Why players like it: Dinosaurs, Survival, Open World, Multiplayer, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARK: Survival Of The Fittest:DinosaursSurvivalMassively MultiplayerEarly AccessSandboxRPGStrategyIndie
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Albion Online
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and Sandbox; released around the same time (2018).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (78% of 93,490)
Matches ARK: Survival Of The Fittest on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World
Why players like it: Free to Play, MMORPG, Open World, Massively Multiplayer, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARK: Survival Of The Fittest:Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerSandboxRPGCraftingSurvivalPvPStrategy
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Survarium
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 10 player tags including Free to Play, Survival and FPS; released around the same time (2015).
Survarium is a post-apocalyptic online FPS game. If you are looking for a shooter where skills matter, look no further! The opposing players and deadly anomalies will never stop you on the way to victory, right? Then start playing now for free!
Survarium at a glance Released 2015 Studio Vostok Games Player sentiment 55% positive of 25,266 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.4/10 · Steam: (55% of 25,266)
Matches ARK: Survival Of The Fittest on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World
Why players like it: Free to Play, Survival, Multiplayer, FPS, Post-apocalyptic — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARK: Survival Of The Fittest:Free to PlaySurvivalFPSFirst-PersonPvPEarly AccessMassively MultiplayerCrafting
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ATLAS
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Grapeshot Games; both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Massively Multiplayer and Crafting; released around the same time (2018).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 4.9/10 · Steam: (47% of 42,923)
Matches ARK: Survival Of The Fittest on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Multiplayer, Open World
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Pirates, Sailing, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARK: Survival Of The Fittest:SurvivalMassively MultiplayerCraftingEarly AccessRPGExplorationSandboxPvP
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Last Man Standing
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Survival and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2017).
The Ultimate BATTLE ROYALE! Sharpen your skills and kill everyone in your way as you hunt for guns, gear and glory in a massive battlefield where only ONE can be crowned the LAST MAN STANDING. Earn cash prizes in a monthly competitions,
Last Man Standing at a glance Released 2017 Studio Free Reign Entertainment Player sentiment 61% positive of 17,338 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.8/10 · Steam: (61% of 17,338)
Matches ARK: Survival Of The Fittest on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World
Why players like it: Free to Play, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARK: Survival Of The Fittest:Free to PlaySurvivalMassively MultiplayerPvPFPSFirst-PersonStrategyIndie
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ARK: Survival Ascended
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Studio Wildcard; both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Early Access, Survival and Dinosaurs.
ARK is reimagined from the ground-up into the next-generation of video game technology with Unreal Engine 5! Form a tribe, tame & breed hundreds of unique dinosaurs and primeval creatures, explore, craft, build, and fight your way to the top of the food-chain. Your new world awaits!
ARK: Survival Ascended at a glance Released 2023 Studio Studio Wildcard Player sentiment 60% positive of 116,330 Price $11.24 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.1/10 · Steam: (60% of 116,330)
Matches ARK: Survival Of The Fittest on: 4 of 5 — Survival, Dinosaurs, Multiplayer, Open World
Why players like it: Early Access, Survival, Open World, Multiplayer, Dinosaurs — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARK: Survival Of The Fittest:Early AccessSurvivalDinosaursCraftingSandboxPvPMassively MultiplayerRPG
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Raft
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Crafting and Sandbox; released around the same time (2018).
Raft™ throws you and your friends into an epic oceanic adventure! Alone or together, players battle to survive a perilous voyage across a vast sea! Gather debris, scavenge reefs and build your own floating home, but be wary of the man-eating sharks!
Raft at a glance Released 2018 Studio Redbeet Interactive Player sentiment 93% positive of 377,670 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (93% of 377,670)
Matches ARK: Survival Of The Fittest on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Multiplayer, Open World
Why players like it: Survival, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft, Co-op, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARK: Survival Of The Fittest:SurvivalCraftingSandboxFirst-PersonEarly AccessIndieStrategyMassively Multiplayer
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TerraTech
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Sandbox, Crafting and Survival; released around the same time (2018).
TerraTech is an open-world, sandbox adventure game, where you design and build your own creations through a mix of crafting, combat and discovery. Design vehicles from a huge library of blocks. Scavenge, craft and buy new parts to survive and become the ultimate planetary prospector.
TerraTech at a glance Released 2018 Studio Payload Studios Player sentiment 91% positive of 24,934 Price $6.24 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 24,934)
Matches ARK: Survival Of The Fittest on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Multiplayer, Open World
Why players like it: Building, Sandbox, Open World, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARK: Survival Of The Fittest:SandboxCraftingSurvivalExplorationStrategyEarly AccessIndiePvP
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Far Cry Primal
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Survival, First-Person and Crafting; released around the same time (2016).
The award-winning Far Cry franchise returns with its innovative open world gameplay, bringing together massive beasts, breathtaking environments, and unpredictable savage encounters. Welcome to the Stone Age, a time of danger and adventure.
Far Cry Primal at a glance Released 2016 Studio Ubisoft Kyiv Player sentiment 86% positive of 41,126 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 41,126)
Matches ARK: Survival Of The Fittest on: 2 of 5 — Survival, Open World
Why players like it: Open World, Survival, Action, Adventure, Hunting — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with ARK: Survival Of The Fittest:SurvivalFirst-PersonCraftingExplorationFPSRPGStrategy
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Darwin Project
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Survival, PvP and Early Access; released around the same time (2020).
In Darwin Project, ten inmates must survive the elements, track each other, fight, craft tools, and use their social skills to be the last one standing. It's a unique take on battle royale with a Show Director to influence the match and Spectator Interactions to create a one-of-a-kind game show.
Darwin Project at a glance Released 2020 Studio Scavengers Studio Player sentiment 82% positive of 18,460 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (82% of 18,460)
Matches ARK: Survival Of The Fittest on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Multiplayer, Open World
Why players like it: Battle Royale, Multiplayer, Survival, Action, PvP — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARK: Survival Of The Fittest:SurvivalPvPEarly AccessIndieMassively MultiplayerCraftingStrategyFPS
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Conan Exiles Enhanced
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Crafting and Sandbox; released around the same time (2018).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (79% of 117,272)
Matches ARK: Survival Of The Fittest on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Multiplayer, Open World
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Nudity, Building, Open World Survival Craft — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARK: Survival Of The Fittest:SurvivalCraftingSandboxRPGMassively MultiplayerExplorationPvP
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XERA: Survival
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Survival and Crafting; released around the same time (2021).
Action-focused, open world survival shooter, PvPvE against fellow mercenaries and lethal XOIDS. Raid for resources alone or with team-mates, build and defend your base, stash your gear and survive against the odds. You are the hunters. You are the hunted. And the robots never sleep…
XERA: Survival at a glance Released 2021 Studio Spotted Kiwi Interactive Player sentiment 66% positive of 7,941 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: (66% of 7,941)
Matches ARK: Survival Of The Fittest on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World
Why players like it: Base-Building, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARK: Survival Of The Fittest:Free to PlaySurvivalCraftingSandboxMassively MultiplayerFPSPvP
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Day of Dragons
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Early Access, Dragons and Survival; 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.8/10 · Steam: (65% of 7,900)
Matches ARK: Survival Of The Fittest on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Multiplayer, Open World
Why players like it: Early Access, Dragons, Survival, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARK: Survival Of The Fittest:Early AccessDragonsSurvivalMassively MultiplayerSandboxPvPRPGExploration
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New Frontier
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, Survival and Massively Multiplayer; 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 4.7/10 · Steam: (49% of 3,699)
Matches ARK: Survival Of The Fittest on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World
Why players like it: Free to Play, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World, Western — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARK: Survival Of The Fittest:Free to PlaySurvivalMassively MultiplayerRPGIndieCraftingPvPFPS
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Totally Accurate Battlegrounds
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Massively Multiplayer and Strategy; released around the same time (2018).
Grab your balloon crossbow and trusty inflatable hammer, because things are about to get wobbly! Be the last weirdo standing in the world-leading physics-based Battle Royale game.
Totally Accurate Battlegrounds at a glance Released 2018 Studio Landfall Player sentiment 88% positive of 87,764 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (88% of 87,764)
Matches ARK: Survival Of The Fittest on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Multiplayer, Open World
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Physics, Character Customization, Indie, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARK: Survival Of The Fittest:IndieMassively MultiplayerStrategyFPSPvPSandboxSurvival
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Satisfactory
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Crafting, Sandbox and Exploration.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: (97% of 278,668)
Matches ARK: Survival Of The Fittest on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Multiplayer, Open World
Why players like it: Base-Building, Automation, Open World, Multiplayer, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARK: Survival Of The Fittest:CraftingSandboxExplorationSurvivalFirst-PersonStrategyEarly AccessIndie
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Empyrion - Galactic Survival
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Exploration 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (78% of 34,399)
Matches ARK: Survival Of The Fittest on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Multiplayer, Open World
Why players like it: Simulation, Co-op, Open World Survival Craft, Space, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARK: Survival Of The Fittest:SurvivalExplorationSandboxPvPCraftingStrategyFPS
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Orcs Must Die! Unchained
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and Survival; released around the same time (2017).
Orcs Must Die! Unchained takes the award-winning Orcs Must Die! action tower defense game to a whole new level with team-based gameplay! Bust skulls with your best pals in PvE co-op Survival, or put your teamwork to the real test in Sabotage Mode!
Orcs Must Die! Unchained at a glance Released 2017 Studio Robot Entertainment Player sentiment 69% positive of 6,107 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (69% of 6,107)
Matches ARK: Survival Of The Fittest on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World
Why players like it: Free to Play, Tower Defense, Multiplayer, Co-op, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARK: Survival Of The Fittest:Free to PlayStrategySurvivalPvPRPGMassively MultiplayerFPS
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Stranded Deep
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Crafting and First-Person.
Take the role of a plane crash survivor stranded somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. Come face to face with some of the most life threatening scenarios that will result in a different experience each time you play. Scavenge. Discover. Survive.
Stranded Deep at a glance Released 2022 Studio Beam Team Games Player sentiment 74% positive of 47,793 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (74% of 47,793)
Matches ARK: Survival Of The Fittest on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Multiplayer, Open World
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARK: Survival Of The Fittest:SurvivalCraftingFirst-PersonExplorationSandboxEarly AccessIndieStrategy
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Villagers and Heroes
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and RPG; released around the same time (2014).
Step into a cozy fantasy MMORPG where adventure feels like home. Craft gear, farm, and build your village—then band together with a warm community to take on challenging boss raids, explore dangerous realms, and forge your legend.
Villagers and Heroes at a glance Released 2014 Studio Mad Otter Games Player sentiment 61% positive of 3,457 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.5/10 · Steam: (61% of 3,457)
Matches ARK: Survival Of The Fittest on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World
Why players like it: Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Open World, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARK: Survival Of The Fittest:Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerRPGIndieCraftingSandboxSurvivalFPS
Common questions
What game is most like ARK: Survival Of The Fittest?
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 Of The Fittest" 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 Of The Fittest. 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 Of The Fittest do?
ARK: Survival Evolved, ATLAS, ARK: Survival Ascended 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.