Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Dark and Light (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Dark and Light 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 games like Dark and Light on a map
Compare the whole catalogueThe same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.
24 games have both
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Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
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- Multi-platform
- PC
- PlayStation
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The short version
- Closest match: Day of Dragons, which both open world, survival and fantasy.
- Dark and Light is tagged Open World, Survival, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Sandbox, Fantasy, Adventure, Magic 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.
- 1 are from the same studio: PixARK.
Why players value Dark and Light
The five things Steam players tag Dark and Light 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.
- Open World
- Survival
- Massively Multiplayer
- RPG
- Sandbox
| Reception | on Steam (52% of 11,829) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $17.99 |
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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Day of Dragons
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 10 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 Dark and Light on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Sandbox
Why players like it: Early Access, Dragons, Survival, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dark and Light: $19.99 — $2.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dark and Light:Early AccessDragonsSurvivalMassively MultiplayerSandboxPvPFantasyRPG
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PixARK
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Snail Games USA; both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Massively Multiplayer and Sandbox; 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 Dark and Light on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Sandbox
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Adventure, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dark and Light: $4.99 — $13.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dark and Light:SurvivalMassively MultiplayerSandboxRPGCraftingBase-BuildingMagicPvP
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ARK: Survival Ascended
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 9 player tags including Early Access, Survival and Base-Building; published by the same company.
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 Dark and Light on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Sandbox
Why players like it: Early Access, Survival, Open World, Multiplayer, Dinosaurs — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dark and Light: $11.24 — $6.75 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dark and Light:Early AccessSurvivalBase-BuildingCraftingSandboxPvPMassively MultiplayerRPG
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Mortal Online 2
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 10 player tags including MMORPG, Sandbox and PvP.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.6/10 · Steam: (60% of 13,915)
Matches Dark and Light on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Sandbox
Why players like it: MMORPG, Sandbox, Open World, PvP, Character Customization — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dark and Light: $39.99 — $22.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dark and Light:MMORPGSandboxPvPRPGMedievalFantasyMagicCrafting
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Albion Online
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 9 player tags including MMORPG, 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 Dark and Light on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Sandbox
Why players like it: Free to Play, MMORPG, Open World, Massively Multiplayer, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dark and Light: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dark and Light:MMORPGMassively MultiplayerSandboxRPGCraftingSurvivalPvPMedieval
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Villagers and Heroes
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 9 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, RPG and MMORPG; 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 Dark and Light on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Sandbox
Why players like it: Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Open World, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dark and Light: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dark and Light:Massively MultiplayerRPGMMORPGCraftingSandboxFantasySurvivalMedieval
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ARK: Survival Evolved
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Survival and Crafting; published by the same company; 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 Dark and Light on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Sandbox
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World, Dinosaurs — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dark and Light: $9.89 — $8.10 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Dark and Light:Open World Survival CraftSurvivalCraftingBase-BuildingSandboxMassively MultiplayerEarly AccessRPG
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Conan Exiles Enhanced
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Open World Survival Craft and Crafting; 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 Dark and Light on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Sandbox
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Nudity, Building, Open World Survival Craft — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dark and Light: $39.99 — $22.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dark and Light:SurvivalOpen World Survival CraftCraftingSandboxRPGMassively MultiplayerFantasyPvP
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ATLAS
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Survival, Massively Multiplayer and Crafting; published by the same company; 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 Dark and Light on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Sandbox
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Pirates, Sailing, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dark and Light: $29.99 — $12.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dark and Light:SurvivalMassively MultiplayerCraftingEarly AccessRPGMMORPGSandboxBase-Building
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RuneScape: Dragonwilds
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 9 player tags including Survival, Open World Survival Craft and Early Access.
On RuneScape's forgotten continent of Ashenfall, dragons have awoken. Gather, build, skill and craft in this co-operative survival adventure. Only by mastering survival and uncovering ancient secrets can you hope to face the ferocious Dragon Queen.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds at a glance Released 2025 Studio Jagex Ltd Player sentiment 81% positive of 29,772 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (81% of 29,772)
Matches Dark and Light on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, RPG, Sandbox
Why players like it: Open World, Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Early Access — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dark and Light: $29.99 — $12.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dark and Light:SurvivalOpen World Survival CraftEarly AccessCraftingBase-BuildingSandboxRPGFantasy
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School of Dragons
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Dragons, Massively Multiplayer and RPG; released around the same time (2014).
Fly fast, train hard, and learn well to become the Ultimate Dragon Trainer! Join Chief Hiccup and Toothless and embark on the thrilling adventures of DreamWorks Animation’s ‘How to Train Your Dragon’. Play with your friends and explore mysterious worlds in this action-packed learning experience!
School of Dragons at a glance Released 2014 Studio JumpStart Games, Inc. Player sentiment 62% positive of 5,502 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.6/10 · Steam: (62% of 5,502)
Matches Dark and Light on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Massively Multiplayer, RPG
Why players like it: Free to Play, Dragons, Adventure, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dark and Light:DragonsMassively MultiplayerRPGMMORPGFantasySimulationSurvivalPvP
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Last Oasis
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.8/10 · Steam: (62% of 24,212)
Matches Dark and Light on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Sandbox
Why players like it: Massively Multiplayer, Survival, Open World, RPG, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dark and Light: $29.99 — $12.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dark and Light:Massively MultiplayerSurvivalRPGCraftingPvPSandboxEarly AccessMMORPG
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Amazing Cultivation Simulator
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, RPG and Sandbox; 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 23,608)
Matches Dark and Light on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, RPG, Sandbox
Why players like it: Simulation, Martial Arts, RPG, Sandbox, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dark and Light: $24.99 — $7.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dark and Light:SimulationRPGSandboxSurvivalBase-BuildingFantasyEarly Access
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Black Desert
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 9 player tags including MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer and RPG; released around the same time (2014).
Played by over 20 million Adventurers - Black Desert Online is an open-world, action MMORPG. Experience intense, action-packed combat, battle massive world bosses, fight alongside friends to siege and conquer castles, and train in professions such as fishing, trading, crafting, cooking, and more!
Black Desert at a glance Released 2014 Studio Pearl Abyss Player sentiment 74% positive of 94,179 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (74% of 94,179)
Matches Dark and Light on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Massively Multiplayer, RPG
Why players like it: MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer, Open World, Character Customization, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dark and Light: $9.99 — $8.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dark and Light:MMORPGMassively MultiplayerRPGFantasyMedievalCraftingMagicSimulation
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RIFT
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including MMORPG, RPG and Fantasy.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (74% of 11,635)
Matches Dark and Light on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Massively Multiplayer, RPG
Why players like it: Free to Play, MMORPG, RPG, Fantasy, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dark and Light: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dark and Light:MMORPGRPGFantasyMassively MultiplayerPvPMagicCraftingSurvival
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Next Day: Survival
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Crafting and RPG; released around the same time (2018).
Next Day is a multi-player SURVIVAL game with elements of RPG, in an imaginary country in Eastern Europe. Carry out an array of tasks, learn skills, and develop your character. Have shootouts with opponents and earn a reputation.
Next Day: Survival at a glance Released 2018 Studio SOFF Games Player sentiment 62% positive of 10,230 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.7/10 · Steam: (62% of 10,230)
Matches Dark and Light on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, RPG, Sandbox
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Multiplayer, Post-apocalyptic, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dark and Light: $9.99 — $8.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dark and Light:SurvivalCraftingRPGPvPSandboxEarly AccessSimulationMMORPG
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ARK: Survival Of The Fittest
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Massively Multiplayer and PvP; released around the same time (2017).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.0/10 · Steam: (66% of 11,804)
Matches Dark and Light on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Sandbox
Why players like it: Free to Play, Survival, Dinosaurs, Multiplayer, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dark and Light:SurvivalMassively MultiplayerPvPDragonsEarly AccessCraftingRPGSandbox
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Riders of Icarus
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, RPG and MMORPG; released around the same time (2016).
Take the battle to the sky with fantastical flying mount combat unlike anything you’ve seen before in Riders of Icarus, the new unprecedented action-adventure MMORPG experience that lets you ride and fight on the back of the realm’s most dangerous winged beasts…dragons.
Riders of Icarus at a glance Released 2016 Studio WeMade Player sentiment 66% positive of 10,691 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.0/10 · Steam: (66% of 10,691)
Matches Dark and Light on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Massively Multiplayer, RPG
Why players like it: Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, MMORPG, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dark and Light:Massively MultiplayerRPGMMORPGDragonsFantasyPvPSurvival
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Spirit Animal Survival
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Early Access, Survival and Open World Survival Craft.
SAS is an Open World Multiplayer PVP and CO-OP Survival Game. Set in a vast environment that features Building, Crafting, Taming, Riding, Flying and Exploring Wildlife, Dinos and Dragons as well as Horrific Creatures and Instances with the ability to Morph into Spirit Animals.
Spirit Animal Survival at a glance Released 2026 Studio TRUEFX GAMES Player sentiment 71% positive of 133 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: (71% of 133)
Matches Dark and Light on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Sandbox
Why players like it: Early Access, Survival, Open World, Building, Nudity — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dark and Light: $19.99 — $2.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dark and Light:Early AccessSurvivalOpen World Survival CraftCraftingSandboxDragonsFantasyPvP
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Raft
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Open World Survival Craft and Crafting; 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 Dark and Light on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Massively Multiplayer, Sandbox
Why players like it: Survival, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft, Co-op, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dark and Light: $19.99 — $2.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dark and Light:SurvivalOpen World Survival CraftCraftingBase-BuildingSandboxSimulationEarly AccessMassively Multiplayer
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Craft The World
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 6 player tags including Crafting, Sandbox and Survival; released around the same time (2014).
Craft The World is a unique sandbox strategy game, the mix of Dungeon Keeper, Terraria and Dwarf Fortress. Explore a random generated world populated by dangerous creatures, build a dwarf fortress, gather resources, and craft all the items, weapons, and armor you need.
Craft The World at a glance Released 2014 Studio Dekovir Entertainment Player sentiment 88% positive of 17,058 Price $18.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (88% of 17,058)
Matches Dark and Light on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, RPG, Sandbox
Why players like it: Dwarf, Colony Sim, Crafting, Building, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dark and Light: $18.99 — $1.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dark and Light:CraftingSandboxSurvivalSimulationRPGFantasy
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RPG MO
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including RPG, MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2015).
RPG MO is a nostalgic MMORPG that reminds of Ultima and Runescape Classic.
RPG MO at a glance Released 2015 Studio Marxnet Player sentiment 79% positive of 2,966 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (79% of 2,966)
Matches Dark and Light on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Sandbox
Why players like it: Free to Play, RPG, MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dark and Light: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dark and Light:RPGMMORPGMassively MultiplayerEarly AccessSandboxCraftingFantasyBase-Building
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Enshrouded
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Base-Building and Crafting.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (86% of 105,009)
Matches Dark and Light on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, RPG, Sandbox
Why players like it: Open World, Survival, Base-Building, Multiplayer, Online Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dark and Light: $29.99 — $12.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dark and Light:SurvivalBase-BuildingCraftingRPGFantasySandboxEarly Access
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New World: Aeternum
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, MMORPG and RPG; 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (67% of 297,045)
Matches Dark and Light on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Sandbox
Why players like it: Open World, Massively Multiplayer, MMORPG, RPG, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dark and Light:Massively MultiplayerMMORPGRPGPvPFantasyCraftingOpen World Survival CraftSandbox
Common questions
What game is most like Dark and Light?
Day of Dragons, on the evidence we have. It both open world, survival and fantasy. 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 Dark and Light" 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 Dark and Light. 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 Dark and Light do?
PixARK is also from Snail Games USA, and appears 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.