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24 games like PixARK (2026)

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

Every game below overlaps with PixARK 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 Of The Fittest, which both open world, survival and strategy.
PixARK is tagged Survival, Open World, Adventure, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer, Dinosaurs, Sandbox, RPG 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.
7 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
1 are from the same studio: Dark and Light.

Why players value PixARK

The five things Steam players tag PixARK 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.

Survival
Open World
Adventure
Multiplayer
Massively Multiplayer

PixARK at a glance
Reception	Mostly Positive on Steam (72% of 13,440)
Watch-outs	no widespread problems reported by players
Price	$4.99

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
ARK: Survival Of The Fittest
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Survival, Dinosaurs and Massively Multiplayer; 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: Mixed (66% of 11,804)
Matches PixARK on: 5 of 5 — Survival, Open World, Adventure, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer
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 PixARK:SurvivalDinosaursMassively MultiplayerPvPCraftingRPGStrategyFPS
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ARK: Survival Ascended
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 9 player tags including Survival, Dinosaurs and Building; published by the same company; released around the same time (2023).
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: Mixed (60% of 116,330)
Matches PixARK on: 5 of 5 — Survival, Open World, Adventure, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer
Why players like it: Early Access, Survival, Open World, Multiplayer, Dinosaurs — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs PixARK: $11.24 — $6.25 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with PixARK:SurvivalDinosaursBuildingBase-BuildingCraftingSandboxPvPMassively Multiplayer
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3
Dark and Light
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 RPG; released around the same time (2017).
Dark and Light is a vast sandbox survival RPG set in a world dominated by powerful elemental forces. Find your way in a meticulously crafted world, featuring breathtaking landscapes, a wide variety of mythical creatures, and limitless possibility to craft, build, and unlock dozens of powerful weapons, spells, and skills.
Dark and Light at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Snail Games USA
Player sentiment 52% positive of 11,829 Price $17.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.1/10 · Steam: Mixed (52% of 11,829)
Matches PixARK on: 5 of 5 — Survival, Open World, Adventure, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer
Why players like it: Open World, Survival, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs PixARK: $17.99 — $13.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with PixARK:SurvivalMassively MultiplayerRPGSandboxMagicCraftingBase-BuildingPvP
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4
Villagers and Heroes
Why it matched: both open world, survival, fantasy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, RPG and Crafting.
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: Mixed (61% of 3,457)
Matches PixARK on: 5 of 5 — Survival, Open World, Adventure, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Open World, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs PixARK: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with PixARK:Massively MultiplayerRPGCraftingSandboxSurvivalMagicCasualFPS
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5
Fallout Shelter
Why it matched: both open world, survival, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Base-Building, Survival and Strategy; released around the same time (2015).
Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.
Fallout Shelter at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Bethesda Game Studios
Player sentiment 88% positive of 82,585 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 82,585)
Matches PixARK on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Adventure, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Base-Building, Survival, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs PixARK: Free — free
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, monetisation inside the game, lost progress or broken saves (details)
Shared with PixARK:Base-BuildingSurvivalStrategyBuildingCasualCraftingSandboxRPG
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Conan Exiles Enhanced
Why it matched: both open world, survival, fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Building 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: Mostly Positive (79% of 117,272)
Matches PixARK on: 5 of 5 — Survival, Open World, Adventure, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Nudity, Building, Open World Survival Craft — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs PixARK: $39.99 — $35.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with PixARK:SurvivalBuildingCraftingSandboxRPGMassively MultiplayerPvP
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7
Albion Online
Why it matched: both open world, survival, fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, Sandbox and RPG; 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: Mostly Positive (78% of 93,490)
Matches PixARK on: 4 of 5 — Survival, Open World, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, MMORPG, Open World, Massively Multiplayer, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs PixARK: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with PixARK:Massively MultiplayerSandboxRPGCraftingSurvivalPvPStrategy
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8
Knight Online
Why it matched: both open world, survival, fantasy, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, PvP and RPG; released around the same time (2016).
The Great Battle between Karus and El Morad has arrived to Steam! Pledge allegiance to one of the Nations and put your skills to the test in one of the best PvP system in the MMORPG universe!
Knight Online at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Noah System
Player sentiment 51% positive of 11,259 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.0/10 · Steam: Mixed (51% of 11,259)
Matches PixARK on: 5 of 5 — Survival, Open World, Adventure, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer, Action, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs PixARK: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with PixARK:Massively MultiplayerPvPRPGStrategySurvivalCasual
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9
XERA: Survival
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Base-Building, 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: Mixed (66% of 7,941)
Matches PixARK on: 4 of 5 — Survival, Open World, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer
Why players like it: Base-Building, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs PixARK: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with PixARK:Base-BuildingSurvivalCraftingBuildingSandboxMassively MultiplayerFPSPvP
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10
Jurassic World Evolution 2
Why it matched: both open world, survival, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Dinosaurs, Building and Sandbox; released around the same time (2021).
Jurassic World Evolution 2 is the much-anticipated sequel to Frontier’s highly successful Jurassic World Evolution. This bold new era in the Jurassic World Evolution game franchise builds upon the ground-breaking and immersive 2018 management simulation.
Jurassic World Evolution 2 at a glance
Released 2021 Studio Frontier Developments
Player sentiment 90% positive of 47,023 Price $59.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 47,023)
Matches PixARK on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Dinosaurs, Building, Simulation, Management, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs PixARK: $59.99 — $55.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with PixARK:DinosaursBuildingSandboxStrategyBase-BuildingSurvivalCasual
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Darwin Project
Why it matched: both open world, survival, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Survival, PvP and Massively Multiplayer; 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: Very Positive (82% of 18,460)
Matches PixARK on: 5 of 5 — Survival, Open World, Adventure, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer
Why players like it: Battle Royale, Multiplayer, Survival, Action, PvP — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs PixARK: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with PixARK:SurvivalPvPMassively MultiplayerCraftingStrategyFPSCasual
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12
Empyrion - Galactic Survival
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Building and Sandbox; released around the same time (2020).
Build and explore in a true space sandbox survival adventure. Construct mighty capital vessels, sprawling planetary settlements, and vast space stations in your galactic journey to discover the mysteries of Empyrion!
Empyrion - Galactic Survival at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Eleon Game Studios
Player sentiment 78% positive of 34,399 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (78% of 34,399)
Matches PixARK on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Simulation, Co-op, Open World Survival Craft, Space, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs PixARK: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with PixARK:SurvivalBuildingSandboxVoxelPvPCraftingStrategyFPS
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13
Kingdom: Classic
Why it matched: both survival, fantasy, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Base-Building and Building; released around the same time (2015).
Kingdom is a 2D sidescrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic.
Kingdom: Classic at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Noio
Player sentiment 91% positive of 22,707 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 22,707)
Matches PixARK on: 2 of 5 — Survival, Adventure
Why players like it: Free to Play, Strategy, Singleplayer, Simulation, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs PixARK: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with PixARK:StrategyBase-BuildingBuildingRPGPixel GraphicsSurvivalCasual
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Forager
Why it matched: both open world, survival and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Pixel Graphics and Crafting; released around the same time (2019).
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 PixARK on: 4 of 5 — Survival, Open World, Adventure, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Pixel Graphics, Crafting, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs PixARK: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with PixARK:SurvivalPixel GraphicsCraftingSandboxBase-BuildingBuildingRPGCasual
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15
Amazing Cultivation Simulator
Why it matched: both open world, survival, fantasy and strategy; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Sandbox and Strategy; 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 PixARK on: 2 of 5 — Survival, Open World
Why players like it: Simulation, Martial Arts, RPG, Sandbox, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs PixARK: $24.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with PixARK:RPGSandboxStrategySurvivalBase-BuildingBuilding
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16
ARK: Survival Evolved
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Dinosaurs 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: Very Positive (83% of 776,582)
Matches PixARK on: 5 of 5 — Survival, Open World, Adventure, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World, Dinosaurs — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs PixARK: $9.89 — $4.90 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with PixARK:SurvivalDinosaursCraftingBuildingBase-BuildingSandboxMassively MultiplayerRPG
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17
Portal Knights
Why it matched: both open world, survival, fantasy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Sandbox, RPG and Building; released around the same time (2017).
The world of Elysia needs YOU! Join this cooperative, 3D sandbox action RPG to level up your character, craft epic weapons, conquer enemies in real-time, and build almost anything! Craft your adventure. Forge your hero. Become the ultimate Portal Knight!
Portal Knights at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Keen Games GmbH
Player sentiment 83% positive of 22,351 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 22,351)
Matches PixARK on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Adventure, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Adventure, Multiplayer, Sandbox, RPG, Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs PixARK: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with PixARK:SandboxRPGBuildingCraftingSurvivalVoxelCasual
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18
Orcs Must Die! Unchained
Why it matched: both open world, survival, fantasy and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Survival and PvP; 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: Mixed (69% of 6,107)
Matches PixARK on: 5 of 5 — Survival, Open World, Adventure, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer
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 PixARK:StrategySurvivalPvPRPGMassively MultiplayerFPS
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Dwarf Fortress
Why it matched: both open world, survival, fantasy and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Base-Building and Sandbox; released around the same time (2022).
Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world. Keep your dwarves happy, grow their community and beware of digging too deeply. The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created.
Dwarf Fortress at a glance
Released 2022 Studio Bay 12 Games
Player sentiment 95% positive of 31,446 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 31,446)
Matches PixARK on: 2 of 5 — Survival, Open World
Why players like it: Dwarf, Colony Sim, Strategy, Simulation, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs PixARK: $29.99 — $25.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with PixARK:StrategyBase-BuildingSandboxBuildingSurvivalCrafting
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Kingdoms and Castles
Why it matched: both open world, survival, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Building and Sandbox; released around the same time (2017).
Kingdoms and Castles is a city-building simulation game about growing a kingdom from a tiny hamlet to a sprawling city and imposing castle. Make trade agreements, alliance, and war with neighboring AI controlled kingdoms. Each villager and resource is individually simulated.
Kingdoms and Castles at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Lion Shield, LLC
Player sentiment 94% positive of 31,404 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 31,404)
Matches PixARK on: 2 of 5 — Survival, Open World
Why players like it: City Builder, Colony Sim, Strategy, Medieval, Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs PixARK: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with PixARK:StrategyBuildingSandboxBase-BuildingSurvivalCrafting
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Witch It
Why it matched: both open world, survival, fantasy, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Casual, Survival and PvP; released around the same time (2020).
Witch It is a multiplayer hide & seek game set in a vibrant, magical world. Brave hunters seek hidden witches that curse their villages!
Witch It at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Barrel Roll Games
Player sentiment 89% positive of 19,870 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 19,870)
Matches PixARK on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Funny, Casual, Action, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs PixARK: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with PixARK:CasualSurvivalPvPStrategyMagic
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Jurassic World Evolution
Why it matched: both open world, survival, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Building, Dinosaurs and Strategy; released around the same time (2018).
Place yourself at the heart of the Jurassic franchise and build your own Jurassic World. Bioengineer dinosaurs that think, feel and react intelligently to the world around them and face threats posed by espionage, breakouts and devastating tropical storms in an uncertain world where life always finds a way.
Jurassic World Evolution at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Frontier Developments
Player sentiment 87% positive of 55,272 Price $44.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 55,272)
Matches PixARK on: 4 of 5 — Survival, Open World, Adventure, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Building, Dinosaurs, Simulation, Management, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs PixARK: $44.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with PixARK:BuildingDinosaursStrategySandboxSurvivalCasual
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Craft The World
Why it matched: both open world, survival, fantasy and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Crafting, Building and Sandbox.
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: Very Positive (88% of 17,058)
Matches PixARK on: 4 of 5 — Survival, Open World, Adventure, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Dwarf, Colony Sim, Crafting, Building, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs PixARK: $18.99 — $14.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with PixARK:CraftingBuildingSandboxSurvivalStrategyRPG
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Mortal Online 2
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Sandbox, PvP and RPG; released around the same time (2022).
Step into Nave, a vast fantasy sandbox world with a player-driven economy, persistent housing, and deep crafting systems. Engage in first-person, full-loot PvP combat with other players and perilous foes. Build, explore, and conquer in an unforgiving world. The land is yours—who will you become?
Mortal Online 2 at a glance
Released 2022 Studio Star Vault AB
Player sentiment 60% positive of 13,915 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.6/10 · Steam: Mixed (60% of 13,915)
Matches PixARK on: 5 of 5 — Survival, Open World, Adventure, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer
Why players like it: MMORPG, Sandbox, Open World, PvP, Character Customization — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs PixARK: $39.99 — $35.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with PixARK:SandboxPvPRPGMagicCraftingSurvivalMassively Multiplayer
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ARK: Survival Of The Fittest at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Studio Wildcard
Player sentiment	66% positive of 11,804	Price	Not listed

ARK: Survival Ascended at a glance
Released	2023	Studio	Studio Wildcard
Player sentiment	60% positive of 116,330	Price	$11.24

Dark and Light at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Snail Games USA
Player sentiment	52% positive of 11,829	Price	$17.99

Villagers and Heroes at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Mad Otter Games
Player sentiment	61% positive of 3,457	Price	Free

Fallout Shelter at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Bethesda Game Studios
Player sentiment	88% positive of 82,585	Price	Free

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

Albion Online at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Sandbox Interactive GmbH
Player sentiment	78% positive of 93,490	Price	Free

Knight Online at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Noah System
Player sentiment	51% positive of 11,259	Price	Free

XERA: Survival at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Spotted Kiwi Interactive
Player sentiment	66% positive of 7,941	Price	Free

Jurassic World Evolution 2 at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Frontier Developments
Player sentiment	90% positive of 47,023	Price	$59.99

Darwin Project at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Scavengers Studio
Player sentiment	82% positive of 18,460	Price	Free

Empyrion - Galactic Survival at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Eleon Game Studios
Player sentiment	78% positive of 34,399	Price	$19.99

Kingdom: Classic at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Noio
Player sentiment	91% positive of 22,707	Price	Free

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

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

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

Portal Knights at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Keen Games GmbH
Player sentiment	83% positive of 22,351	Price	$19.99

Orcs Must Die! Unchained at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Robot Entertainment
Player sentiment	69% positive of 6,107	Price	Not listed

Dwarf Fortress at a glance
Released	2022	Studio	Bay 12 Games
Player sentiment	95% positive of 31,446	Price	$29.99

Kingdoms and Castles at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Lion Shield, LLC
Player sentiment	94% positive of 31,404	Price	$19.99

Witch It at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Barrel Roll Games
Player sentiment	89% positive of 19,870	Price	$19.99

Jurassic World Evolution at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Frontier Developments
Player sentiment	87% positive of 55,272	Price	$44.99

Craft The World at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Dekovir Entertainment
Player sentiment	88% positive of 17,058	Price	$18.99

Mortal Online 2 at a glance
Released	2022	Studio	Star Vault AB
Player sentiment	60% positive of 13,915	Price	$39.99

Common questions

What game is most like PixARK?

ARK: Survival Of The Fittest, on the evidence we have. It both open world, survival and strategy. 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 PixARK" 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 PixARK. 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 PixARK do?

Dark and Light 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.

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