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24 games like Palworld (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

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The short version

Closest match: Craftopia, which made by the same studio, Pocketpair.
Palworld is tagged Open World, Survival, Creature Collector, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft, Online Co-Op, Crafting, Co-op 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.
1 are from the same studio: Craftopia.

Why players value Palworld

The five things Steam players tag Palworld 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
Creature Collector
Multiplayer
Open World Survival Craft

Palworld at a glance
Reception	Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (95% of 482,162)
Watch-outs	players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter
Price	$20.99

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

1
Craftopia
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Pocketpair; both open world and survival; shares 10 player tags including Crafting, Survival and Open World Survival Craft; released around the same time (2020).
Craftopia is the brand new multiplayer survival action game made in Japan. We combined many features we find enjoyable, such as hunting, farming, hack-and-slash, building, automation to develop this game.
Craftopia at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Pocketpair
Player sentiment 76% positive of 20,221 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 20,221)
Matches Palworld on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft
Why players like it: Open World, Crafting, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Palworld: $14.99 — $6.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Palworld:CraftingSurvivalOpen World Survival CraftSandboxRPGBuildingOnline Co-OpEarly Access
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2
Necesse
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 11 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox and Survival; 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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 28,893)
Matches Palworld on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Open World, Sandbox, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Palworld: $14.99 — $6.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Palworld:Open World Survival CraftSandboxSurvivalCraftingEarly AccessRPGBuildingExploration
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3
RuneScape: Dragonwilds
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 10 player tags including Survival, Open World Survival Craft and Early Access; released around the same time (2025).
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: Very Positive (81% of 29,772)
Matches Palworld on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft
Why players like it: Open World, Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Early Access — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Palworld: $29.99 — $9.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Palworld:SurvivalOpen World Survival CraftEarly AccessOnline Co-OpCraftingBuildingExplorationBase-Building
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4
Grounded
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Survival, Open World Survival Craft and Base-Building; released around the same time (2020).
The world is a vast, beautiful and dangerous place – especially when you have been shrunk to the size of an ant. Can you thrive alongside the hordes of giant insects, fighting to survive the perils of the backyard?
Grounded at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Obsidian Entertainment
Player sentiment 90% positive of 95,557 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 95,557)
Matches Palworld on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft
Why players like it: Survival, Multiplayer, Co-op, Open World Survival Craft, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Palworld: $39.99 — $19.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report servers and connection, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Palworld:SurvivalOpen World Survival CraftBase-BuildingCraftingOnline Co-OpExplorationSandboxRPG
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5
Enshrouded
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Survival, Base-Building and Online Co-Op; 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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 105,009)
Matches Palworld on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Open World, Survival, Base-Building, Multiplayer, Online Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Palworld: $29.99 — $9.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Palworld:SurvivalBase-BuildingOnline Co-OpCraftingRPGExplorationBuildingSandbox
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6
Satisfactory
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Base-Building, Automation and Crafting; 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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 278,668)
Matches Palworld on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft
Why players like it: Base-Building, Automation, Open World, Multiplayer, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Palworld: $39.99 — $19.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Palworld:Base-BuildingAutomationCraftingBuildingSandboxExplorationOpen World Survival CraftSurvival
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7
The Planet Crafter
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Base-Building and Survival; released around the same time (2024).
A space survival open world terraforming crafting game, designed for 1 to 10 players. Alter the ecosystem of an inhospitable planet to render it habitable for humanity. Survive, gather resources, and build your base. Then, generate oxygen, warmth, and pressure to create a brand new biosphere.
The Planet Crafter at a glance
Released 2024 Studio Miju Games
Player sentiment 96% positive of 73,208 Price $23.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 73,208)
Matches Palworld on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Open World Survival Craft
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Base-Building, Survival, Online Co-Op, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Palworld: $23.99 — $3.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Palworld:Open World Survival CraftBase-BuildingSurvivalOnline Co-OpBuildingCraftingExplorationAutomation
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8
Abiotic Factor
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Survival, Online Co-Op and Open World Survival Craft; 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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 58,569)
Matches Palworld on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft
Why players like it: Survival, Online Co-Op, Open World Survival Craft, Crafting, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Palworld: $34.99 — $14.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Palworld:SurvivalOnline Co-OpOpen World Survival CraftCraftingBase-BuildingEarly AccessExplorationSandbox
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9
Valheim
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Survival and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2021).
A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!
Valheim at a glance
Released 2021 Studio Iron Gate Studio
Player sentiment 94% positive of 540,990 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 540,990)
Matches Palworld on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Online Co-Op, Open World, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Palworld: $29.99 — $9.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Palworld:Open World Survival CraftSurvivalOnline Co-OpBuildingCraftingBase-BuildingExplorationSandbox
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10
ASKA
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Early Access, Online Co-Op and Crafting; 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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 12,111)
Matches Palworld on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft
Why players like it: Early Access, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, Crafting, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Palworld: $24.99 — $4.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Palworld:Early AccessOnline Co-OpCraftingOpen World Survival CraftBuildingSurvivalBase-BuildingSandbox
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11
Spirit Animal Survival
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Early Access, Survival and Building; released around the same time (2026).
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: Mostly Positive (71% of 133)
Matches Palworld on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Creature Collector, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft
Why players like it: Early Access, Survival, Open World, Building, Nudity — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Palworld: $19.99 — $1.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Palworld:Early AccessSurvivalBuildingOpen World Survival CraftCraftingSandboxOnline Co-OpCreature Collector
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12
Terraria
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox and Survival.
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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 1,550,032)
Matches Palworld on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox, Survival, 2D, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Palworld: $9.99 — $11.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Palworld:Open World Survival CraftSandboxSurvivalCraftingBuildingExplorationOnline Co-OpRPG
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13
Starbound
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox and Survival.
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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 123,280)
Matches Palworld on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox, Survival, Space, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Palworld: $14.99 — $6.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Palworld:Open World Survival CraftSandboxSurvivalCraftingOnline Co-OpExplorationBuildingRPG
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14
Forager
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Survival and Crafting.
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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 43,976)
Matches Palworld on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Pixel Graphics, Crafting, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Palworld: $19.99 — $1.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Palworld:Open World Survival CraftSurvivalCraftingSandboxBase-BuildingBuildingExplorationRPG
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15
Green Hell
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Survival and Online Co-Op.
Plunge into the open-world survival simulation set in the extreme conditions of the uncharted Amazon jungle. Use real-life survival techniques to craft, hunt, fight, and gather resources, set a makeshift shelter, or raise a fortress. Survive alone or team up with your friends and challenge the jungle together.
Green Hell at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Creepy Jar
Player sentiment 85% positive of 101,599 Price $2.79
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 101,599)
Matches Palworld on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Palworld: $2.79 — $18.20 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Palworld:Open World Survival CraftSurvivalOnline Co-OpCraftingBase-BuildingExplorationSandboxBuilding
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16
ICARUS
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Open World Survival Craft and Base-Building; released around the same time (2021).
ICARUS is a solo or multiplayer PvE survival game. Explore a savage wilderness in the aftermath of terraforming gone wrong. Complete narrative quests as either Open World operations or Individual Missions. Explore, build, craft and hunt while seeking your fortune and prospecting for exotic matter.
ICARUS at a glance
Released 2021 Studio RocketWerkz
Player sentiment 75% positive of 67,694 Price $8.74
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (75% of 67,694)
Matches Palworld on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft
Why players like it: Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Base-Building, Online Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Palworld: $8.74 — $12.25 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Palworld:SurvivalOpen World Survival CraftBase-BuildingOnline Co-OpCraftingExplorationBuildingSandbox
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17
ARK: Survival Evolved
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Survival 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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 776,582)
Matches Palworld on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World, Dinosaurs — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Palworld: $9.89 — $11.10 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Palworld:Open World Survival CraftSurvivalCraftingBuildingBase-BuildingSandboxEarly AccessRPG
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18
Conan Exiles Enhanced
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Building and Open World Survival Craft.
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: Mostly Positive (79% of 117,272)
Matches Palworld on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Nudity, Building, Open World Survival Craft — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Palworld: $39.99 — $19.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Palworld:SurvivalBuildingOpen World Survival CraftCraftingSandboxRPGOnline Co-OpExploration
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19
V Rising
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 7 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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 136,836)
Matches Palworld on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Base-Building, Vampire, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Palworld: $34.99 — $14.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Palworld:SurvivalBase-BuildingCraftingOnline Co-OpBuildingSandboxExploration
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20
Sons Of The Forest
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Base-Building and Crafting; released around the same time (2024).
Sent to find a missing billionaire on a remote island, you find yourself in a cannibal-infested hellscape. Craft, build, and struggle to survive, alone or with friends, in this terrifying new open-world survival horror simulator.
Sons Of The Forest at a glance
Released 2024 Studio Endnight Games Ltd
Player sentiment 88% positive of 318,107 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 318,107)
Matches Palworld on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Multiplayer, Co-op, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Palworld: $29.99 — $9.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Palworld:SurvivalBase-BuildingCraftingBuildingExplorationSandboxEarly Access
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21
ATLAS
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Crafting and Early Access.
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: Mixed (47% of 42,923)
Matches Palworld on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Pirates, Sailing, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Palworld: $29.99 — $9.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Palworld:SurvivalCraftingEarly AccessOnline Co-OpRPGExplorationSandboxBase-Building
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22
Amazing Cultivation Simulator
Why it matched: both open world and survival; 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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 23,608)
Matches Palworld on: 2 of 5 — Open World, Survival
Why players like it: Simulation, Martial Arts, RPG, Sandbox, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Palworld: $24.99 — $4.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Palworld:RPGSandboxSurvivalBase-BuildingEarly AccessBuildingAnime
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23
Raft
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Open World Survival Craft and Crafting.
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: Very Positive (93% of 377,670)
Matches Palworld on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft
Why players like it: Survival, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft, Co-op, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Palworld: $19.99 — $1.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Palworld:SurvivalOpen World Survival CraftCraftingBuildingBase-BuildingOnline Co-OpSandboxEarly Access
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Astroneer
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Survival and Exploration.
Interact with strange new worlds in a unique and tactile way, molding the environment itself as if it were clay in your hands. Build your base, master resource management, automate your production lines, and more as you unravel the mysteries of the universe, alone or with friends.
Astroneer at a glance
Released 2016 Studio System Era Softworks
Player sentiment 92% positive of 139,052 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 139,052)
Matches Palworld on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Open World, Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Space — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Palworld: $29.99 — $9.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Palworld:Open World Survival CraftSurvivalExplorationBase-BuildingSandboxBuildingCraftingAutomation
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Craftopia at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Pocketpair
Player sentiment	76% positive of 20,221	Price	$14.99

Necesse at a glance
Released	2025	Studio	Fair Games ApS
Player sentiment	93% positive of 28,893	Price	$14.99

RuneScape: Dragonwilds at a glance
Released	2025	Studio	Jagex Ltd
Player sentiment	81% positive of 29,772	Price	$29.99

Grounded at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Obsidian Entertainment
Player sentiment	90% positive of 95,557	Price	$39.99

Enshrouded at a glance
Released	2024	Studio	Keen Games GmbH
Player sentiment	86% positive of 105,009	Price	$29.99

Satisfactory at a glance
Released	2024	Studio	Coffee Stain Studios
Player sentiment	97% positive of 278,668	Price	$39.99

The Planet Crafter at a glance
Released	2024	Studio	Miju Games
Player sentiment	96% positive of 73,208	Price	$23.99

Abiotic Factor at a glance
Released	2025	Studio	Deep Field Games
Player sentiment	96% positive of 58,569	Price	$34.99

Valheim at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Iron Gate Studio
Player sentiment	94% positive of 540,990	Price	$29.99

ASKA at a glance
Released	2024	Studio	Sand Sailor Studio
Player sentiment	80% positive of 12,111	Price	$24.99

Spirit Animal Survival at a glance
Released	2026	Studio	TRUEFX GAMES
Player sentiment	71% positive of 133	Price	$19.99

Terraria at a glance
Released	2011	Studio	505 Games
Player sentiment	97% positive of 1,550,032	Price	$9.99

Starbound at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Chucklefish
Player sentiment	90% positive of 123,280	Price	$14.99

Forager at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	HopFrog
Player sentiment	89% positive of 43,976	Price	$19.99

Green Hell at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Creepy Jar
Player sentiment	85% positive of 101,599	Price	$2.79

ICARUS at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	RocketWerkz
Player sentiment	75% positive of 67,694	Price	$8.74

ARK: Survival Evolved at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Studio Wildcard
Player sentiment	83% positive of 776,582	Price	$9.89

Conan Exiles Enhanced at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Funcom
Player sentiment	79% positive of 117,272	Price	$39.99

V Rising at a glance
Released	2024	Studio	Stunlock Studios
Player sentiment	89% positive of 136,836	Price	$34.99

Sons Of The Forest at a glance
Released	2024	Studio	Endnight Games Ltd
Player sentiment	88% positive of 318,107	Price	$29.99

ATLAS at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Grapeshot Games
Player sentiment	47% positive of 42,923	Price	$29.99

Amazing Cultivation Simulator at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	GSQ Games
Player sentiment	86% positive of 23,608	Price	$24.99

Raft at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Redbeet Interactive
Player sentiment	93% positive of 377,670	Price	$19.99

Astroneer at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	System Era Softworks
Player sentiment	92% positive of 139,052	Price	$29.99

Common questions

What game is most like Palworld?

Craftopia, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Pocketpair. 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 Palworld" 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 Palworld. 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 Palworld do?

Craftopia is also from Pocketpair, 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.

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