Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Satisfactory (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Satisfactory on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Satisfactory on a map
Compare the whole catalogueThe same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.
24 games have both
Axes are fitted to these 24 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.
Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.
- Multi-platform
- Nintendo
- PC
- PlayStation
Every point links to that game's entry. The value map and the reception map are fixed views of the same data.
How positions are decided
No paid placement, no favouritism, live third-party data
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- Nothing here is paid for. No sponsored placements, no promoted slots, no arrangement of any kind affects a position. If that ever changes it will be labelled and sit outside the ranking.
- No favouritism, including our own. The 16 games we have written full reviews of are scored by exactly the same formula as the other 1,510, from the same third-party inputs, and they land where it puts them. Our own opinion of a game does not enter its coordinates.
- A position is not an endorsement. It says how a game was received and what it costs, not that we recommend it. Where we do recommend something, it carries a written review with a name on it.
- Fetched from live third-party data. Player sentiment from Steam, critic aggregates as published on store pages, prices checked hourly, attention from Wikipedia. Each figure carries its source and the date it was read, and we do not adjust any of them.
The short version
- Closest match: The Riftbreaker, which both open world, survival, science fiction and strategy.
- Satisfactory is tagged Base-Building, Automation, Open World, Multiplayer, Crafting, Co-op, Building, Resource Management 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.
Why players value Satisfactory
The five things Steam players tag Satisfactory 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.
- Base-Building
- Automation
- Open World
- Multiplayer
- Crafting
| Reception | on Steam (97% of 278,668) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $39.99 |
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
The Riftbreaker
Why it matched: both open world, survival, science fiction and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Base-Building, Survival and Strategy; released around the same time (2021).
The Riftbreaker is a solo or Co-op base-building, survival game with Action-RPG elements for up to 4 players. Hack & slash countless hordes of enemies. Build up your base, craft powerful weapons and research new inventions to survive.
The Riftbreaker at a glance Released 2021 Studio EXOR Studios Player sentiment 90% positive of 24,729 Price $8.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (90% of 24,729)
Matches Satisfactory on: 2 of 5 — Base-Building, Crafting
Why players like it: Base-Building, Tower Defense, Survival, Strategy, Hack and Slash — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Satisfactory: $8.99 — $31.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Satisfactory:Base-BuildingSurvivalStrategyCraftingResource ManagementSci-fiBuildingExploration
- 2
Oxygen Not Included
Why it matched: both open world, survival, science fiction and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Base-Building, Survival and Resource Management.
Oxygen Not Included is a space-colony simulation game. Deep inside an alien space rock your industrious crew will need to master science, overcome strange new lifeforms, and harness incredible space tech to survive, and possibly, thrive.
Oxygen Not Included at a glance Released 2019 Studio Klei Entertainment Player sentiment 97% positive of 143,589 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (97% of 143,589)
Matches Satisfactory on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Colony Sim, Base-Building, Survival, Resource Management, Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Satisfactory: $24.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Satisfactory:Base-BuildingSurvivalResource ManagementBuildingSimulationSandboxStrategyIndie
- 3
Stranded Deep
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Survival and Crafting; released around the same time (2022).
Take the role of a plane crash survivor stranded somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. Come face to face with some of the most life threatening scenarios that will result in a different experience each time you play. Scavenge. Discover. Survive.
Stranded Deep at a glance Released 2022 Studio Beam Team Games Player sentiment 74% positive of 47,793 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (74% of 47,793)
Matches Satisfactory on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Multiplayer, Crafting
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Satisfactory: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Satisfactory:Open World Survival CraftSurvivalCraftingFirst-PersonExplorationBuildingSandboxSimulation
- 4
Planetbase
Why it matched: both open world, survival, science fiction and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Base-Building, Strategy and Survival.
Guide a group of space settlers trying to establish a base on a remote planet. Grow food, collect energy, mine resources, survive disasters and build a self-sufficient colony in a harsh and unforgiving environment.
Planetbase at a glance Released 2015 Studio Madruga Works Player sentiment 80% positive of 10,438 Price $7.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (80% of 10,438)
Matches Satisfactory on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Open World, Crafting
Why players like it: Colony Sim, City Builder, Base-Building, Space, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Satisfactory: $7.49 — $32.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Satisfactory:Base-BuildingStrategySurvivalSimulationSci-fiResource ManagementBuildingIndie
- 5
Raft
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 11 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: (93% of 377,670)
Matches Satisfactory on: 4 of 5 — Base-Building, Open World, Multiplayer, Crafting
Why players like it: Survival, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft, Co-op, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Satisfactory: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Satisfactory:SurvivalOpen World Survival CraftCraftingBuildingBase-BuildingSandboxFirst-PersonSimulation
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Breathedge
Why it matched: both open world, survival and science fiction; shares 11 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Survival and Sandbox; released around the same time (2021).
Survive in outer space! Together with your immortal chicken, discover the truth behind your sudden spaceship crash. Craft tools, pilot vehicles, and even control space stations to survive and explore the wreckage.
Breathedge at a glance Released 2021 Studio RedRuins Softworks Player sentiment 81% positive of 17,816 Price $2.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (81% of 17,816)
Matches Satisfactory on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Open World, Crafting
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Space, Singleplayer, Survival, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Satisfactory: $2.49 — $37.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Satisfactory:Open World Survival CraftSurvivalSandboxIndieBase-BuildingSci-fiFirst-PersonCrafting
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Empyrion - Galactic Survival
Why it matched: both open world, survival, science fiction and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Simulation, Open World Survival Craft and Survival; 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: (78% of 34,399)
Matches Satisfactory on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Multiplayer, Crafting
Why players like it: Simulation, Co-op, Open World Survival Craft, Space, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Satisfactory: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Satisfactory:SimulationOpen World Survival CraftSurvivalBuildingExplorationSandboxSci-fiCrafting
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The Planet Crafter
Why it matched: both open world, survival and science fiction; shares 11 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: (96% of 73,208)
Matches Satisfactory on: 4 of 5 — Base-Building, Automation, Open World, Crafting
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Base-Building, Survival, Online Co-Op, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Satisfactory: $23.99 — $16.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Satisfactory:Open World Survival CraftBase-BuildingSurvivalBuildingCraftingExplorationAutomationSandbox
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Abiotic Factor
Why it matched: both open world, survival and science fiction; shares 11 player tags including Survival, Open World Survival Craft and Crafting; released around the same time (2025).
Abiotic Factor is a survival crafting experience for 1-6 players set in the depths of an underground research facility. Caught between paranormal containment failure, a military crusade, and chaos from a dozen realms, the world’s greatest minds must survive against the universe’s biggest threats.
Abiotic Factor at a glance Released 2025 Studio Deep Field Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 58,569 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (96% of 58,569)
Matches Satisfactory on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Multiplayer, Crafting
Why players like it: Survival, Online Co-Op, Open World Survival Craft, Crafting, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Satisfactory: $34.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Satisfactory:SurvivalOpen World Survival CraftCraftingBase-BuildingEarly AccessSci-fiExplorationSandbox
- 10
Astroneer
Why it matched: both open world, survival and science fiction; shares 11 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: (92% of 139,052)
Matches Satisfactory on: 5 of 5 — Base-Building, Automation, Open World, Multiplayer, Crafting
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Open World, Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Space — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Satisfactory: $29.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Satisfactory:Open World Survival CraftSurvivalExplorationBase-BuildingSandboxBuildingCraftingSci-fi
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Dyson Sphere Program
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Automation, Base-Building and Building; released around the same time (2021).
Build the most efficient intergalactic factory in space simulation strategy game Dyson Sphere Program! Harness the power of stars, collect resources, plan and design production lines and develop your interstellar factory from a small space workshop to a galaxy-wide industrial empire.
Dyson Sphere Program at a glance Released 2021 Studio Youthcat Studio Player sentiment 97% positive of 91,586 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (97% of 91,586)
Matches Satisfactory on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Automation, Open World
Why players like it: Automation, Space, Base-Building, Building, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Satisfactory: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Satisfactory:AutomationBase-BuildingBuildingResource ManagementSimulationSci-fiSandboxStrategy
- 12
Jurassic World Evolution 2
Why it matched: both open world, survival, science fiction and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Building, Simulation 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: (90% of 47,023)
Matches Satisfactory on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Dinosaurs, Building, Simulation, Management, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Satisfactory: $59.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Satisfactory:BuildingSimulationSandboxStrategyResource ManagementSci-fiBase-BuildingSurvival
- 13
Factorio
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Automation, Base-Building and Resource Management.
Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.
Factorio at a glance Released 2016 Studio Wube software Player sentiment 98% positive of 233,978 Price $35.00 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (98% of 233,978)
Matches Satisfactory on: 5 of 5 — Base-Building, Automation, Open World, Multiplayer, Crafting
Why players like it: Automation, Base-Building, Resource Management, Sandbox, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Satisfactory: $35.00 — $4.99 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Satisfactory:AutomationBase-BuildingResource ManagementSandboxCraftingStrategySurvivalBuilding
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ASKA
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Early Access, Crafting and Simulation; 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: (80% of 12,111)
Matches Satisfactory on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Multiplayer, Crafting
Why players like it: Early Access, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, Crafting, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Satisfactory: $24.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Satisfactory:Early AccessCraftingSimulationOpen World Survival CraftBuildingSurvivalBase-BuildingSandbox
- 15
Dwarf Fortress
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Base-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: (95% of 31,446)
Matches Satisfactory on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Open World, Crafting
Why players like it: Dwarf, Colony Sim, Strategy, Simulation, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Satisfactory: $29.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Satisfactory:StrategySimulationBase-BuildingSandboxBuildingSurvivalResource ManagementCrafting
- 16
Foundation
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and Sandbox; released around the same time (2025).
Foundation is a grid-less, laidback medieval city-building game with a focus on organic development, monument construction and resource management.
Foundation at a glance Released 2025 Studio Polymorph Games Player sentiment 87% positive of 24,163 Price $23.44 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (87% of 24,163)
Matches Satisfactory on: 2 of 5 — Base-Building, Open World
Why players like it: City Builder, Simulation, Medieval, Strategy, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Satisfactory: $23.44 — $16.55 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Satisfactory:SimulationStrategySandboxResource ManagementBuildingIndieBase-BuildingSurvival
- 17
Surviving Mars
Why it matched: both open world, survival, science fiction and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Survival and Base-Building.
There will be challenges to overcome. Execute your strategy and improve your colony’s chances of survival while unlocking the mysteries of this alien world. Are you ready? Mars is waiting for you.
Surviving Mars at a glance Released 2018 Studio Haemimont Games Player sentiment 80% positive of 28,730 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (80% of 28,730)
Matches Satisfactory on: 2 of 5 — Base-Building, Open World
Why players like it: Colony Sim, City Builder, Strategy, Survival, Space — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Satisfactory:StrategySurvivalBase-BuildingSimulationSci-fiResource ManagementBuildingSandbox
- 18
Going Medieval
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Early Access, Strategy and Sandbox; released around the same time (2026).
Build and manage your own castle settlement in a land reclaimed by wilderness. With detailed management, survival strategy, and a moddable sandbox world, Going Medieval challenges you to build the mightiest colony this side of the apocalypse.
Going Medieval at a glance Released 2026 Studio Foxy Voxel Player sentiment 89% positive of 21,362 Price $22.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (89% of 21,362)
Matches Satisfactory on: 2 of 5 — Base-Building, Crafting
Why players like it: RPG, Early Access, City Builder, Colony Sim, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Satisfactory: $22.49 — $17.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Satisfactory:Early AccessStrategySandboxSimulationSurvivalCraftingBase-BuildingIndie
- 19
ARK: Survival Evolved
Why it matched: both open world, survival and science fiction; shares 10 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: (83% of 776,582)
Matches Satisfactory on: 4 of 5 — Base-Building, Open World, Multiplayer, Crafting
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World, Dinosaurs — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Satisfactory: $9.89 — $30.10 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Satisfactory:Open World Survival CraftSurvivalCraftingBuildingBase-BuildingSandboxFirst-PersonEarly Access
- 20
Against the Storm
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Base-Building; released around the same time (2023).
A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.
Against the Storm at a glance Released 2023 Studio Eremite Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 37,338 Price $8.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (94% of 37,338)
Matches Satisfactory on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Automation, Open World
Why players like it: Strategy, City Builder, Simulation, Base-Building, Colony Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Satisfactory: $8.99 — $31.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Satisfactory:StrategySimulationBase-BuildingBuildingResource ManagementSurvivalSandboxAutomation
- 21
Subnautica: Below Zero
Why it matched: both open world, survival and science fiction; shares 9 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Survival and Exploration; released around the same time (2021).
Dive into a freezing underwater adventure on an alien planet. Below Zero is set two years after the original Subnautica. Return to Planet 4546B to uncover the truth behind a deadly cover-up. Survive by building habitats, crafting tools, & diving deeper into the world of Subnautica.
Subnautica: Below Zero at a glance Released 2021 Studio Unknown Worlds Entertainment Player sentiment 90% positive of 108,227 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (90% of 108,227)
Matches Satisfactory on: 4 of 5 — Base-Building, Open World, Multiplayer, Crafting
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Underwater, Singleplayer, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Satisfactory: $29.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Satisfactory:Open World Survival CraftSurvivalExplorationBase-BuildingIndieCraftingFirst-PersonSci-fi
- 22
Amazing Cultivation Simulator
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, 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: (86% of 23,608)
Matches Satisfactory on: 2 of 5 — Base-Building, Open World
Why players like it: Simulation, Martial Arts, RPG, Sandbox, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Satisfactory: $24.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Satisfactory:SimulationSandboxStrategySurvivalIndieBase-BuildingEarly AccessBuilding
- 23
Hydroneer
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Base-Building, Automation and Sandbox; released around the same time (2020).
Hydroneer is a mining and base building sandbox. Dig for gold and other resources to turn a profit and enhance your mining operation. Build a base of operations, forge weapons, go fishing, and dig deep!
Hydroneer at a glance Released 2020 Studio Foulball Hangover Player sentiment 86% positive of 28,407 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (86% of 28,407)
Matches Satisfactory on: 5 of 5 — Base-Building, Automation, Open World, Multiplayer, Crafting
Why players like it: Base-Building, Mining, Automation, Sandbox, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Satisfactory: $14.99 — $25.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Satisfactory:Base-BuildingAutomationSandboxBuildingResource ManagementSimulationIndieCrafting
- 24
Manor Lords
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Base-Building; released around the same time (2024).
Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.
Manor Lords at a glance Released 2024 Studio Slavic Magic Player sentiment 84% positive of 90,905 Price $25.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (84% of 90,905)
Matches Satisfactory on: 2 of 5 — Base-Building, Open World
Why players like it: Strategy, City Builder, Simulation, Historical, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Satisfactory: $25.99 — $14.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Satisfactory:StrategySimulationBase-BuildingBuildingResource ManagementSandboxSurvivalEarly Access
Common questions
What game is most like Satisfactory?
The Riftbreaker, on the evidence we have. It both open world, survival, science fiction 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 Satisfactory" 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 Satisfactory. 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.