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24 games like RuneScape: Dragonwilds (2026)

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

Every game below overlaps with RuneScape: Dragonwilds 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: Valheim, which both open world, survival and difficult.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds is tagged Open World, Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Early Access, Co-op, Online Co-Op, 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.
1 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value RuneScape: Dragonwilds

The five things Steam players tag RuneScape: Dragonwilds 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
Open World Survival Craft
Multiplayer
Early Access

RuneScape: Dragonwilds at a glance
Reception	Very Positive on Steam (81% of 29,772)
Watch-outs	no widespread problems reported by players
Price	$29.99

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
Valheim
Why it matched: both open world, survival and difficult; shares 11 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 RuneScape: Dragonwilds on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Early Access
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Online Co-Op, Open World, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RuneScape: Dragonwilds: $29.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with RuneScape: Dragonwilds:Open World Survival CraftSurvivalOnline Co-OpBuildingCraftingBase-BuildingExplorationDifficult
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Enshrouded
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 10 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 RuneScape: Dragonwilds on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Multiplayer, Early Access
Why players like it: Open World, Survival, Base-Building, Multiplayer, Online Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RuneScape: Dragonwilds: $29.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RuneScape: Dragonwilds:SurvivalBase-BuildingOnline Co-OpCraftingRPGExplorationBuildingFantasy
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3
Spirit Animal Survival
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 10 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 RuneScape: Dragonwilds on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Early Access
Why players like it: Early Access, Survival, Open World, Building, Nudity — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RuneScape: Dragonwilds: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RuneScape: Dragonwilds:Early AccessSurvivalBuildingOpen World Survival CraftCraftingSandboxOnline Co-OpExploration
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4
Dwarf Fortress
Why it matched: both open world, survival, fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Base-Building, Sandbox and Building; 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 RuneScape: Dragonwilds on: 2 of 5 — Open World, Survival
Why players like it: Dwarf, Colony Sim, Strategy, Simulation, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RuneScape: Dragonwilds: $29.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RuneScape: Dragonwilds:Base-BuildingSandboxBuildingSurvivalFantasyCraftingDifficultExploration
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5
Palworld
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 10 player tags including Survival, Open World Survival Craft and Online Co-Op; 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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 482,162)
Matches RuneScape: Dragonwilds on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Early Access
Why players like it: Open World, Survival, Creature Collector, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RuneScape: Dragonwilds: $20.99 — $9.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with RuneScape: Dragonwilds:SurvivalOpen World Survival CraftOnline Co-OpCraftingBase-BuildingSandboxBuildingRPG
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6
Necesse
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 10 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 RuneScape: Dragonwilds on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Early Access
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Open World, Sandbox, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RuneScape: Dragonwilds: $14.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RuneScape: Dragonwilds:Open World Survival CraftSandboxSurvivalCraftingEarly AccessRPGBuildingExploration
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7
Conan Exiles Enhanced
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 9 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 RuneScape: Dragonwilds on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Nudity, Building, Open World Survival Craft — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RuneScape: Dragonwilds: $39.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RuneScape: Dragonwilds:SurvivalBuildingOpen World Survival CraftCraftingSandboxRPGOnline Co-OpExploration
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8
Dark and Light
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 9 player tags including Survival, RPG and Sandbox.
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 RuneScape: Dragonwilds on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Early Access
Why players like it: Open World, Survival, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RuneScape: Dragonwilds: $17.99 — $12.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RuneScape: Dragonwilds:SurvivalRPGSandboxFantasyEarly AccessOpen World Survival CraftDragonsCrafting
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9
Grounded
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 10 player tags including Survival, Open World Survival Craft and Base-Building.
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 RuneScape: Dragonwilds on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Early Access
Why players like it: Survival, Multiplayer, Co-op, Open World Survival Craft, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RuneScape: Dragonwilds: $39.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report servers and connection, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with RuneScape: Dragonwilds:SurvivalOpen World Survival CraftBase-BuildingCraftingOnline Co-OpExplorationSandboxRPG
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10
ASKA
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; 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 RuneScape: Dragonwilds on: 4 of 5 — Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Early Access
Why players like it: Early Access, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, Crafting, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RuneScape: Dragonwilds: $24.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RuneScape: Dragonwilds:Early AccessOnline Co-OpCraftingOpen World Survival CraftBuildingSurvivalBase-BuildingSandbox
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11
Portal Knights
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 9 player tags including Sandbox, RPG and Building.
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 RuneScape: Dragonwilds on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Multiplayer, Early Access
Why players like it: Adventure, Multiplayer, Sandbox, RPG, Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RuneScape: Dragonwilds: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RuneScape: Dragonwilds:SandboxRPGBuildingCraftingSurvivalExplorationFantasyEarly Access
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12
Outward Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both open world, survival, fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Survival and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2022).
No remarkable journey is achieved without great effort. In Outward, the cold of the night or an infected wound can be as dangerous as a predator lurking in the dark. Explore the vast world of Aurai solo or in Co-op. The Definitive Edition features both DLCs and quality of life improvements.
Outward Definitive Edition at a glance
Released 2022 Studio Nine Dots Studio
Player sentiment 73% positive of 31,347 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (73% of 31,347)
Matches RuneScape: Dragonwilds on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Multiplayer
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Survival, Co-op, Online Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RuneScape: Dragonwilds: $39.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RuneScape: Dragonwilds:RPGSurvivalOnline Co-OpFantasyExplorationThird PersonDifficult
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13
ARK: Survival Ascended
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Early Access, Survival and Building; 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 RuneScape: Dragonwilds on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Multiplayer, Early Access
Why players like it: Early Access, Survival, Open World, Multiplayer, Dinosaurs — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RuneScape: Dragonwilds: $11.24 — $18.75 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RuneScape: Dragonwilds:Early AccessSurvivalBuildingBase-BuildingCraftingSandboxRPGFantasy
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14
Dragon Quest Builders
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Third Person and Fantasy.
The beloved block-building RPG, DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS, is bringing its handy crafting features to Steam! Weave your own tale as you build your own unique buildings and towns to restore Alefgard to it's former glory!
Dragon Quest Builders at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Square Enix
Player sentiment 91% positive of 793 Price $27.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 793)
Matches RuneScape: Dragonwilds on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Open World Survival Craft
Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Platformer, Character Customization, 3D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RuneScape: Dragonwilds: $27.99 — $2.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RuneScape: Dragonwilds:RPGThird PersonFantasySurvivalBuildingCraftingOpen World Survival CraftSandbox
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15
Day of Dragons
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Early Access, Dragons and Survival.
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: Mixed (65% of 7,900)
Matches RuneScape: Dragonwilds on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Multiplayer, Early Access
Why players like it: Early Access, Dragons, Survival, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RuneScape: Dragonwilds: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RuneScape: Dragonwilds:Early AccessDragonsSurvivalSandboxFantasyRPGExplorationThird Person
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16
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 RuneScape: Dragonwilds on: 4 of 5 — Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Early Access
Why players like it: Survival, Online Co-Op, Open World Survival Craft, Crafting, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RuneScape: Dragonwilds: $34.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RuneScape: Dragonwilds:SurvivalOnline Co-OpOpen World Survival CraftCraftingBase-BuildingEarly AccessExplorationSandbox
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17
Cube World
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Exploration and Online Co-Op.
Cube World is a voxel-based action RPG with a focus on exploration. It takes place in a procedurally generated fantasy world made up entirely of cubes.
Cube World at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Picroma
Player sentiment 36% positive of 18,732 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 4.1/10 · Steam: Mostly Negative (36% of 18,732)
Matches RuneScape: Dragonwilds on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Open World, Adventure, Multiplayer, RPG, Voxel — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RuneScape: Dragonwilds: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RuneScape: Dragonwilds:RPGExplorationOnline Co-OpFantasyThird PersonCraftingSandboxSurvival
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18
ICARUS
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 (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 RuneScape: Dragonwilds on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Base-Building, Online Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RuneScape: Dragonwilds: $8.74 — $21.25 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RuneScape: Dragonwilds:SurvivalOpen World Survival CraftBase-BuildingOnline Co-OpCraftingExplorationBuildingThird Person
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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.
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 RuneScape: Dragonwilds on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Early Access
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World, Dinosaurs — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RuneScape: Dragonwilds: $9.89 — $20.10 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with RuneScape: Dragonwilds:Open World Survival CraftSurvivalCraftingBuildingBase-BuildingSandboxEarly AccessRPG
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20
Albion Online
Why it matched: both open world, survival, fantasy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Sandbox, RPG and Crafting.
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 RuneScape: Dragonwilds on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, MMORPG, Open World, Massively Multiplayer, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RuneScape: Dragonwilds: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RuneScape: Dragonwilds:SandboxRPGCraftingSurvivalFantasyDifficult
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21
Craftopia
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Crafting, Survival and Open World Survival Craft.
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 RuneScape: Dragonwilds on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Early Access
Why players like it: Open World, Crafting, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RuneScape: Dragonwilds: $14.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RuneScape: Dragonwilds:CraftingSurvivalOpen World Survival CraftSandboxRPGBuildingOnline Co-OpEarly Access
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Stoneshard
Why it matched: both open world, survival, fantasy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Survival and Open World Survival Craft.
Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.
Stoneshard at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Ink Stains Games
Player sentiment 75% positive of 35,515 Price $24.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (75% of 35,515)
Matches RuneScape: Dragonwilds on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Early Access
Why players like it: RPG, Rogue-like, Strategy, Pixel Graphics, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RuneScape: Dragonwilds: $24.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RuneScape: Dragonwilds:RPGSurvivalOpen World Survival CraftDifficultSandboxEarly Access
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V Rising
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; 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 RuneScape: Dragonwilds 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 RuneScape: Dragonwilds: $34.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RuneScape: Dragonwilds:SurvivalBase-BuildingCraftingOnline Co-OpBuildingSandboxExploration
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TerraTech
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Building, Sandbox and Open World Survival Craft.
TerraTech is an open-world, sandbox adventure game, where you design and build your own creations through a mix of crafting, combat and discovery. Design vehicles from a huge library of blocks. Scavenge, craft and buy new parts to survive and become the ultimate planetary prospector.
TerraTech at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Payload Studios
Player sentiment 91% positive of 24,934 Price $6.24
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 24,934)
Matches RuneScape: Dragonwilds on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Early Access
Why players like it: Building, Sandbox, Open World, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RuneScape: Dragonwilds: $6.24 — $23.75 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RuneScape: Dragonwilds:BuildingSandboxOpen World Survival CraftCraftingSurvivalExplorationEarly AccessOnline Co-Op
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Common questions

What game is most like RuneScape: Dragonwilds?

Valheim, on the evidence we have. It both open world, survival and difficult. 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 RuneScape: Dragonwilds" 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 RuneScape: Dragonwilds. 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.

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