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24 games like Slime Rancher (2026)

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

Every game below overlaps with Slime Rancher 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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24 games have both

591004284Players →Popularity →Scribblenauts Unlimited

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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.

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The short version

  • Closest match: Slime Rancher 2, which made by the same studio, Monomi Park.
  • Slime Rancher is tagged Cute, Exploration, Adventure, Singleplayer, Open World, First-Person, Colorful, Funny 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.
  • 4 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
  • 1 are from the same studio: Slime Rancher 2.

Why players value Slime Rancher

The five things Steam players tag Slime Rancher 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.

  1. Cute
  2. Exploration
  3. Adventure
  4. Singleplayer
  5. Open World
Slime Rancher at a glance
ReceptionOverwhelmingly Positive on Steam (98% of 156,780)
Watch-outsno widespread problems reported by players
Price$19.99

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. 1

    Slime Rancher 2

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Monomi Park; both open world, fantasy and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Early Access, Cute and Colorful.

    Continue the adventures of Beatrix LeBeau as she journeys across the Slime Sea to Rainbow Island, a land brimming with ancient mysteries, and bursting with wiggly, new slimes to wrangle in this sequel to the smash-hit, Slime Rancher.

    Slime Rancher 2 at a glance
    Released2025StudioMonomi Park
    Player sentiment95% positive of 49,802Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 49,802)

    Matches Slime Rancher on: 4 of 5 — Cute, Adventure, Singleplayer, Open World

    Why players like it: Early Access, Cute, Relaxing, Colorful, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Slime Rancher: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Slime Rancher:Early AccessCuteColorfulFirst-PersonSimulationFamily FriendlyCasualFemale Protagonist

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  2. 2

    Reus

    Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Indie, Simulation and Sandbox; released around the same time (2013).

    In Reus, you control powerful giants to shape the planet to your will. You can create mountains, oceans, forests and more. Enrich your planet with plants, minerals and animal life. There is only one thing on the planet that you do not control: mankind, with all their virtues and and all their vices.

    Reus at a glance
    Released2013StudioAbbey Games
    Player sentiment78% positive of 5,991Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (78% of 5,991)

    Matches Slime Rancher on: 1 of 5 — Singleplayer

    Why players like it: God Game, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Slime Rancher: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Slime Rancher:IndieSimulationSandboxCasualFantasyFamily FriendlyManagementGreat Soundtrack

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  3. 3

    ABZU

    Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Exploration, Great Soundtrack and Casual; released around the same time (2016).

    From the art director of Journey®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths.

    ABZU at a glance
    Released2016StudioGiant Squid
    Player sentiment93% positive of 27,628Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 27,628)

    Matches Slime Rancher on: 4 of 5 — Exploration, Adventure, Singleplayer, Open World

    Why players like it: Relaxing, Atmospheric, Underwater, Exploration, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Slime Rancher: $19.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Slime Rancher:ExplorationGreat SoundtrackCasualColorfulIndieFantasyFamily FriendlySimulation

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  4. 4

    Planet Zoo

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Management, Simulation and Sandbox; released around the same time (2019).

    Build a world for wildlife in Planet Zoo. From the developers of Planet Coaster and Zoo Tycoon comes the ultimate zoo sim. Construct detailed habitats, manage your zoo, and meet authentic living animals who think, feel and explore the world you create around them.

    Planet Zoo at a glance
    Released2019StudioFrontier Developments
    Player sentiment91% positive of 97,527Price$44.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 97,527)

    Matches Slime Rancher on: 3 of 5 — Cute, Singleplayer, Open World

    Why players like it: Management, Simulation, Building, Sandbox, Nature — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Slime Rancher: $44.99 — $25.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Slime Rancher:ManagementSimulationSandboxFamily FriendlyCuteGreat SoundtrackCasualFunny

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  5. 5

    Garry's Mod

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Sandbox, Casual and Funny.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    Garry's Mod at a glance
    Released2006StudioNot recorded
    Player sentiment97% positive of 1,261,793Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 1,261,793)

    Matches Slime Rancher on: 2 of 5 — Exploration, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Sandbox, Moddable, Multiplayer, Physics, Building — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Slime Rancher: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Slime Rancher:SandboxCasualFunnyFirst-PersonFPSSimulationIndieExploration

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  6. 6

    The Sims 4

    Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Sandbox and Casual; released around the same time (2014).

    Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more.

    The Sims 4 at a glance
    Released2014StudioMaxis
    Player sentiment86% positive of 199,663PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 199,663)

    Matches Slime Rancher on: 3 of 5 — Cute, Adventure, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Life Sim, Character Customization, Free to Play, Building, Romance — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Slime Rancher: Free — free

    Watch-outs: players report monetisation inside the game (details)

    Shared with Slime Rancher:SimulationSandboxCasualFamily FriendlyFunnyCuteFantasy

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  7. 7

    Youtubers Life

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Management, Casual and Simulation; released around the same time (2017).

    Become the most successful youtuber on the planet! Create videos, get subscribers, attend events, interact with your fans… and grow your channel. Live a youtuber’s life!

    Youtubers Life at a glance
    Released2017StudioUPLAY Online
    Player sentiment77% positive of 15,413Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (77% of 15,413)

    Matches Slime Rancher on: 3 of 5 — Adventure, Singleplayer, Open World

    Why players like it: Management, Singleplayer, Life Sim, Character Customization, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Slime Rancher: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Slime Rancher:ManagementCasualSimulationFamily FriendlyFunnyIndieFemale ProtagonistSandbox

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  8. 8

    Totally Accurate Battle Simulator

    Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Sandbox, Simulation and Funny; released around the same time (2021).

    Be the leader of wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places, and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created, make your own wobblers in the unit creator and send your army off to fight your friends in multiplayer.

    Totally Accurate Battle Simulator at a glance
    Released2021StudioLandfall
    Player sentiment98% positive of 153,489Price$6.79

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 153,489)

    Matches Slime Rancher on: 3 of 5 — Cute, Adventure, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Sandbox, Simulation, Funny, War, Physics — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Slime Rancher: $6.79 — $13.20 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Slime Rancher:SandboxSimulationFunnyIndieColorfulFantasyFamily FriendlyCute

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  9. 9

    SuchArt: Creative Space

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Sandbox and First-Person; released around the same time (2021).

    Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!

    SuchArt: Creative Space at a glance
    Released2021StudioGoose Minded
    Player sentiment98% positive of 7,155PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 7,155)

    Matches Slime Rancher on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Simulation, Free to Play, Sandbox, Singleplayer, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Slime Rancher: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Slime Rancher:SimulationSandboxFirst-PersonFunnyFamily FriendlyCasualIndieManagement

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  10. 10

    Planet Coaster

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Management and Sandbox; released around the same time (2016).

    Planet Coaster® - the future of coaster park simulation games has arrived! Surprise, delight and thrill incredible crowds as you build your coaster park empire - let your imagination run wild, and share your success with the world.

    Planet Coaster at a glance
    Released2016StudioFrontier Developments
    Player sentiment91% positive of 72,148Price$44.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 72,148)

    Matches Slime Rancher on: 1 of 5 — Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Simulation, Building, Management, Sandbox, Family Friendly — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Slime Rancher: $44.99 — $25.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)

    Shared with Slime Rancher:SimulationManagementSandboxFamily FriendlyFunnyGreat SoundtrackColorfulCasual

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  11. 11

    Ultimate Fishing Simulator

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Exploration and Casual; released around the same time (2018).

    Bored of waiting for a bite? Would you like to catch some fish? You're lucky - in Ultimate Fishing Simulator, fish bite like crazy! Spinning, float fishing, ground fishing, and more! Comprehensive fishing simulator that allows using various techniques, in different places around the world!

    Ultimate Fishing Simulator at a glance
    Released2018StudioUltimate Games S.A.
    Player sentiment89% positive of 9,129Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 9,129)

    Matches Slime Rancher on: 3 of 5 — Exploration, Singleplayer, Open World

    Why players like it: 3D, America, Fishing, Simulation, Sports — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Slime Rancher: $19.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Slime Rancher:SimulationExplorationCasualFirst-PersonSandboxFPSFamily Friendly

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  12. 12

    Witch It

    Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Funny, Casual and Indie; 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
    Released2020StudioBarrel Roll Games
    Player sentiment89% positive of 19,870Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 19,870)

    Matches Slime Rancher on: 1 of 5 — Open World

    Why players like it: Multiplayer, Funny, Casual, Action, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Slime Rancher: $19.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Slime Rancher:FunnyCasualIndieFantasyEarly AccessFirst-PersonFamily Friendly

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  13. 13

    Wobbly Life

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Sandbox and Casual.

    Wobbly Life is a vibrant open-world physics sandbox. Play with your friends online or in local co-op, with exciting jobs, mini games and wacky story missions. Earn cash to spend in the world on clothes, vehicles and houses. There is a whole Wobbly World out there to explore!

    Wobbly Life at a glance
    Released2025StudioRubberBandGames
    Player sentiment97% positive of 35,653Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 35,653)

    Matches Slime Rancher on: 3 of 5 — Cute, Adventure, Open World

    Why players like it: Adventure, Multiplayer, Open World, Simulation, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Slime Rancher: $24.99 — $5.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Slime Rancher:SimulationSandboxCasualIndieFunnyFamily FriendlyEarly AccessCute

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  14. 14

    Scribblenauts Unlimited

    Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Casual, Sandbox and Family Friendly.

    The best-selling, award-winning franchise is back – on your home PC in gorgeous HD for the first time.

    Scribblenauts Unlimited at a glance
    Released2012Studio5th Cell Media
    Player sentiment94% positive of 12,381Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 12,381)

    Matches Slime Rancher on: 4 of 5 — Cute, Adventure, Singleplayer, Open World

    Why players like it: Puzzle, Casual, Adventure, Sandbox, Family Friendly — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Slime Rancher: $19.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Slime Rancher:CasualSandboxFamily FriendlyFunnyCuteFantasyIndie

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  15. 15

    Spore

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Sandbox, Exploration and Simulation.

    Be the architect of your own universe with Spore, an exciting single-player adventure. From Single Cell to Galactic God, evolve your creature in a universe of your own creations.

    Spore at a glance
    Released2008StudioMaxis
    Player sentiment93% positive of 72,594Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 72,594)

    Matches Slime Rancher on: 4 of 5 — Cute, Exploration, Adventure, Open World

    Why players like it: God Game, Open World, Sandbox, Colony Sim, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Slime Rancher: $19.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Slime Rancher:SandboxExplorationSimulationCasualCuteFunnyColorfulFamily Friendly

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  16. 16

    Portal Knights

    Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Sandbox, Exploration and Fantasy; 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
    Released2017StudioKeen Games GmbH
    Player sentiment83% positive of 22,351Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 22,351)

    Matches Slime Rancher on: 4 of 5 — Cute, Exploration, Adventure, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Adventure, Multiplayer, Sandbox, RPG, Building — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Slime Rancher: $19.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Slime Rancher:SandboxExplorationFantasyCasualCuteEarly AccessGreat Soundtrack

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  17. 17

    Villagers and Heroes

    Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Indie, Sandbox and Fantasy; released around the same time (2014).

    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
    Released2014StudioMad Otter Games
    Player sentiment61% positive of 3,457PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.5/10 · Steam: Mixed (61% of 3,457)

    Matches Slime Rancher on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Open World

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Open World, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Slime Rancher: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Slime Rancher:IndieSandboxFantasyFunnyCasualFPS

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  18. 18

    Universe Sandbox

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Sandbox, Simulation and Early Access; released around the same time (2015).

    Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe.

    Universe Sandbox at a glance
    Released2015StudioGiant Army
    Player sentiment96% positive of 32,082Price$20.09

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 32,082)

    Matches Slime Rancher on: 3 of 5 — Exploration, Singleplayer, Open World

    Why players like it: Sandbox, Space, Simulation, Physics, Science — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Slime Rancher: $20.09 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Slime Rancher:SandboxSimulationEarly AccessFamily FriendlyCasualIndieExploration

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  19. 19

    The Lab

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including First-Person, Funny and Sandbox; released around the same time (2016).

    Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!

    The Lab at a glance
    Released2016StudioValve
    Player sentiment95% positive of 6,671PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 6,671)

    Matches Slime Rancher on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Free to Play, VR, Singleplayer, Action, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Slime Rancher: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Slime Rancher:First-PersonFunnySandboxCasualFamily FriendlyFPSSimulation

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  20. 20

    WorldBox - God Simulator

    Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Sandbox, Simulation and Fantasy; released around the same time (2021).

    WorldBox is the ULTIMATE god simulator and sandbox game. A petri dish for your fantasy civilizations. Create your own world or destroy it using many powers. Watch civilizations grow, form kingdoms, colonize new lands, sail to far continents, wars to ignite, empires to fall and towns to burn!

    WorldBox - God Simulator at a glance
    Released2021StudioMaxim Karpenko
    Player sentiment95% positive of 56,488Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 56,488)

    Matches Slime Rancher on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below

    Why players like it: Sandbox, God Game, Simulation, Pixel Graphics, Colony Sim — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Slime Rancher: $19.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Slime Rancher:SandboxSimulationFantasyIndieManagementEarly Access

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  21. 21

    Townscaper

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Sandbox, Casual and Simulation; released around the same time (2021).

    Instant town building toy. Place housing blocks and watch them transform, piece by piece, into idyllic ocean-side towns, pastoral gardens, or sweeping cities on the sea.

    Townscaper at a glance
    Released2021StudioOskar Stålberg
    Player sentiment95% positive of 21,622Price$2.39

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 21,622)

    Matches Slime Rancher on: 3 of 5 — Cute, Singleplayer, Open World

    Why players like it: Experimental, Building, Relaxing, Sandbox, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Slime Rancher: $2.39 — $17.60 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Slime Rancher:SandboxCasualSimulationIndieFamily FriendlyCuteColorful

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  22. 22

    Car Mechanic Simulator 2015

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, First-Person and Management; released around the same time (2015).

    New cars, new tools, new options, more parts and much more fun in the next version of Car Mechanic Simulator! Take your wrench! Create and expand your auto repairs service empire. Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 will take you behind the scenes of daily routine in car workshop.

    Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 at a glance
    Released2015StudioRed Dot Games
    Player sentiment92% positive of 14,625Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 14,625)

    Matches Slime Rancher on: 2 of 5 — Singleplayer, Open World

    Why players like it: Automobile Sim, Simulation, Singleplayer, Building, Driving — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Slime Rancher: $19.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Slime Rancher:SimulationFirst-PersonManagementCasualGreat SoundtrackFunnySandbox

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  23. 23

    Tiny Glade

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Sandbox, Casual and Indie.

    Tiny Glade is a small diorama builder where you doodle whimsical castles, cozy cottages & romantic ruins. Explore gridless building chemistry as the game adorns your glades with procedural detail. No management, combat or goals: just kick back and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas.

    Tiny Glade at a glance
    Released2024StudioPounce Light
    Player sentiment97% positive of 24,441Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 24,441)

    Matches Slime Rancher on: 2 of 5 — Cute, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Building, Design & Illustration, Relaxing, Sandbox, Cozy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Slime Rancher: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Slime Rancher:SandboxCasualIndieCuteFamily FriendlyFirst-PersonSimulationColorful

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  24. 24

    PowerWash Simulator

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Casual, Simulation and First-Person.

    Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.

    PowerWash Simulator at a glance
    Released2022StudioFuturLab
    Player sentiment96% positive of 58,640Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 58,640)

    Matches Slime Rancher on: 1 of 5 — Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Casual, Relaxing, Simulation, Multiplayer, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Slime Rancher: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Slime Rancher:CasualSimulationFirst-PersonSandboxFunnyFamily FriendlyColorfulIndie

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Common questions

What game is most like Slime Rancher?

Slime Rancher 2, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Monomi Park. 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 Slime Rancher" 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 Slime Rancher. 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 Slime Rancher do?

Slime Rancher 2 is also from Monomi Park, 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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