Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Dinkum (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Dinkum 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: Coral Island, which both open world and relaxing.
- Dinkum is tagged Open World Survival Craft, Agriculture, Farming Sim, Life Sim, Relaxing, Co-op, Farming, Crafting 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.
- 3 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
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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Coral Island
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 12 player tags including Farming Sim, Life Sim and Relaxing; released around the same time (2023).
Coral Island is a vibrant, laid-back farm sim reimagined with multiplayer! Experience enchanting island life at your own pace: farm with friends, nurture animals, build relationships, hang out with a diverse cast of characters, and dive into the magical Merfolk Kingdom.
Coral Island at a glance Released 2023 Studio Stairway Games Player sentiment 89% positive of 27,542 Price $29.99 Farming SimLife SimRelaxingSimulationAgricultureRPGCraftingSandbox
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My Time at Portia
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 12 player tags including Life Sim, RPG and Farming Sim.
Start a new life in the enchanting town of Portia! Restore your Pa's neglected workshop to its former glory by fulfilling commissions, growing crops, raising animals, and befriending the quirky inhabitants of this charming post-apocalyptic land!
My Time at Portia at a glance Released 2019 Studio Pathea Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 44,284 Price $29.99 Life SimRPGFarming SimCraftingSimulationCasualBuildingAgriculture
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Luma Island
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 11 player tags including Farming Sim, Crafting and Exploration; released around the same time (2024).
Get ready to explore, farm, fish, mine, craft, and raise magical Lumas as you solve puzzles and embark on quests across Luma Island. Play solo, or team up with friends in 1-4 player online co-op. Choose relaxing Cozy, challenging Adventure, or epic Hero mode to match your mood and playstyle.
Luma Island at a glance Released 2024 Studio Feel Free Games Player sentiment 84% positive of 12,673 Price $19.99 Farming SimCraftingExplorationRPGSimulationOnline Co-OpFishingBuilding
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Stardew Valley
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 12 player tags including Farming Sim, Life Sim and RPG.
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley at a glance Released 2016 Studio ConcernedApe LLC Player sentiment 98% positive of 1,035,189 Price $14.99 Farming SimLife SimRPGRelaxingAgricultureSimulationCraftingSandbox
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Fields of Mistria
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Farming Sim, RPG and Life Sim; released around the same time (2026).
Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming / life sim RPG!
Fields of Mistria at a glance Released 2026 Studio NPC Studio Player sentiment 97% positive of 33,759 Price $13.99 Farming SimRPGLife SimSimulationFarmingRelaxingAgricultureSandbox
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Core Keeper
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Online Co-Op and Sandbox; released around the same time (2024).
Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.
Core Keeper at a glance Released 2024 Studio Pugstorm Player sentiment 93% positive of 66,196 Price $19.99 Open World Survival CraftOnline Co-OpSandboxCraftingExplorationBuildingFarming SimRelaxing
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Forager
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 11 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Crafting and Indie.
The highly popular and quirky "idle game that you want to actively keep playing". Explore, craft, gather & manage resources, find secrets and build your base out of nothing! Buy land to explore and expand!
Forager at a glance Released 2019 Studio HopFrog Player sentiment 89% positive of 43,976 Price $19.99 Open World Survival CraftCraftingIndieFarming SimSandboxBuildingExplorationRPG
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My Time at Sandrock
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Life Sim, Building and Farming Sim; released around the same time (2023).
Travel to the desert community of Sandrock and take on the role of a fledgling Builder. Use your trusty toolset to gather resources, construct machines, and turn your run-down workshop into a well-oiled production facility to save the town from the jaws of economic ruin!
My Time at Sandrock at a glance Released 2023 Studio Pathea Games Player sentiment 88% positive of 28,975 Price $39.99 Life SimBuildingFarming SimSandboxCraftingRPGSimulationCasual
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DAVE THE DIVER
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Casual, Relaxing and Exploration; released around the same time (2023).
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.
DAVE THE DIVER at a glance Released 2023 Studio MINTROCKET Player sentiment 97% positive of 161,518 Price $19.99 CasualRelaxingExplorationFishingRPGSimulationFarming SimCrafting
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Starbound
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox and Crafting.
You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below, repair your ship and set off to explore the universe...
Starbound at a glance Released 2016 Studio Chucklefish Player sentiment 90% positive of 123,280 Price $14.99 Open World Survival CraftSandboxCraftingOnline Co-OpExplorationRelaxingIndieBuilding
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Sun Haven
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Farming Sim, Life Sim and RPG; released around the same time (2023).
Build your farm and relationships with townsfolk, or forge ahead on a quest of magic, monsters, and dragons. Level up through a skill tree in 8 person multiplayer, or adventure solo!
Sun Haven at a glance Released 2023 Studio Pixel Sprout Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 25,443 Price $24.99 Farming SimLife SimRPGRelaxingCraftingAgricultureSimulationExploration
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Ranch Simulator: Build, Hunt, Farm
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Online Co-Op and Farming Sim; released around the same time (2023).
Builder. Farmer. Hunter. Trader. Ranching certainly isn’t your average job. Think you have the skills to turn your family’s rundown homestead into the most prosperous ranch in the valley? Then it’s time to head out into the wilderness in this captivating single and multiplayer open-world simulator.
Ranch Simulator: Build, Hunt, Farm at a glance Released 2023 Studio Toxic Dog Player sentiment 79% positive of 48,209 Price $3.74 SimulationOnline Co-OpFarming SimFarmingHuntingSandboxRelaxingIndie
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Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Crafting, Relaxing and Simulation; released around the same time (2022).
Potion Craft is an alchemist simulator where you physically interact with your tools and ingredients to brew potions. You're in full control of the whole shop: invent new recipes, attract customers and experiment to your heart's content. Just remember: the whole town is counting on you.
Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator at a glance Released 2022 Studio niceplay games Player sentiment 93% positive of 44,552 Price $19.99 CraftingRelaxingSimulationIndieLife SimRPGSandboxCasual
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Necesse
Why it matched: both open world; shares 8 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox and Indie; released around the same time (2025).
Build, quest, and conquer across an infinite procedurally generated world. Play alone or with friends as you establish a settlement and explore deep dungeons, fight monsters and bosses, mine rare ores, craft magical equipment, recruit specialists for your colony, and more!
Necesse at a glance Released 2025 Studio Fair Games ApS Player sentiment 93% positive of 28,893 Price $14.99 Open World Survival CraftSandboxIndieCraftingRPGBuildingExplorationOnline Co-Op
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Ultimate Fishing Simulator
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Fishing, Simulation and Exploration.
Bored of waiting for a bite? Would you like to catch some fish? You're lucky - in Ultimate Fishing Simulator, fish bite like crazy! Spinning, float fishing, ground fishing, and more! Comprehensive fishing simulator that allows using various techniques, in different places around the world!
Ultimate Fishing Simulator at a glance Released 2018 Studio Ultimate Games S.A. Player sentiment 89% positive of 9,129 Price $19.99 FishingSimulationExplorationCasualOnline Co-OpRelaxingSandbox
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RPG MO
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Sandbox and Indie.
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 RPGSandboxIndieCraftingExplorationRelaxingAgriculture
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Professional Fishing
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Fishing, Simulation and Casual.
Are you falling asleep with a rod? Never again! Professional Fishing will never let you fall asleep! Play an amazing fishing simulator and feel like a real angler! Create your own fishing club and compete with others!
Professional Fishing at a glance Released 2018 Studio MasterCode Player sentiment 76% positive of 4,260 Price Free FishingSimulationCasualRelaxingOnline Co-OpIndieExploration
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Russian Fishing 4
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Fishing, Simulation and Relaxing; released around the same time (2021).
Russian Fishing 4 is a fishing simulator with RPG elements. There is no story line and the whole process is based on the concept of an open, free to roam and free to play game.
Russian Fishing 4 at a glance Released 2021 Studio FishSoft LLC Player sentiment 61% positive of 90,224 Price Free FishingSimulationRelaxingCraftingCasualRPG
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Wobbly Life
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Sandbox and Casual; released around the same time (2025).
Wobbly Life is a vibrant open-world physics sandbox. Play with your friends online or in local co-op, with exciting jobs, mini games and wacky story missions. Earn cash to spend in the world on clothes, vehicles and houses. There is a whole Wobbly World out there to explore!
Wobbly Life at a glance Released 2025 Studio RubberBandGames Player sentiment 97% positive of 35,653 Price $24.99 SimulationSandboxCasualIndieOnline Co-OpLife Sim
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Abiotic Factor
Why it matched: both open world; shares 7 player tags including Online Co-Op, Open World Survival Craft and Crafting; 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 Online Co-OpOpen World Survival CraftCraftingExplorationSandboxBuildingSimulation
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Palworld
Why it matched: both open world; shares 8 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Online Co-Op and Crafting; released around the same time (2024).
Fight, farm, build and work alongside mysterious creatures called "Pals" in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!
Palworld at a glance Released 2024 Studio Pocketpair Player sentiment 95% positive of 482,162 Price $20.99 Open World Survival CraftOnline Co-OpCraftingSandboxBuildingRPGExplorationFarming
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Townscaper
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Building, Relaxing and Sandbox; released around the same time (2021).
Instant town building toy. Place housing blocks and watch them transform, piece by piece, into idyllic ocean-side towns, pastoral gardens, or sweeping cities on the sea.
Townscaper at a glance Released 2021 Studio Oskar Stålberg Player sentiment 95% positive of 21,622 Price $2.39 BuildingRelaxingSandboxCasualSimulationIndie
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Terraria
Why it matched: both open world; shares 8 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox and Crafting.
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Terraria at a glance Released 2011 Studio 505 Games Player sentiment 97% positive of 1,550,032 Price $9.99 Open World Survival CraftSandboxCraftingBuildingExplorationOnline Co-OpIndieRPG
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Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Indie, Relaxing and Building.
Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.
Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition at a glance Released 2020 Studio Thunder Lotus Player sentiment 95% positive of 53,228 Price $29.99 IndieRelaxingBuildingExplorationCraftingSimulationFarming SimFishing
Common questions
What game is most like Dinkum?
Coral Island, on the evidence we have. It both open world and relaxing. 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 Dinkum" 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 Dinkum. 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.
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.