Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Slime Rancher (2026)
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.
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.
- 5 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 1 are from the same studio: Slime Rancher 2.
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
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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 Released 2025 Studio Monomi Park Player sentiment 95% positive of 49,802 Price $29.99 Early AccessCuteColorfulFirst-PersonSimulationFamily FriendlyCasualFemale Protagonist
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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 Released 2016 Studio Giant Squid Player sentiment 93% positive of 27,628 Price $19.99 ExplorationGreat SoundtrackCasualColorfulIndieFantasyFamily FriendlySimulation
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Reus
Why it matched: both 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 Released 2013 Studio Abbey Games Player sentiment 78% positive of 5,991 Price $9.99 IndieSimulationSandboxCasualFantasyFamily FriendlyManagementGreat Soundtrack
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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 Released 2019 Studio Frontier Developments Player sentiment 91% positive of 97,527 Price $44.99 ManagementSimulationSandboxFamily FriendlyCuteGreat SoundtrackCasualFunny
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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 Released 2020 Studio Barrel Roll Games Player sentiment 89% positive of 19,870 Price $19.99 FunnyCasualIndieFantasyEarly AccessFirst-PersonFamily Friendly
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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 Released 2017 Studio UPLAY Online Player sentiment 77% positive of 15,413 Price $9.99 ManagementCasualSimulationFamily FriendlyFunnyIndieFemale ProtagonistSandbox
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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 Released 2025 Studio RubberBandGames Player sentiment 97% positive of 35,653 Price $24.99 SimulationSandboxCasualIndieFunnyFamily FriendlyEarly AccessCute
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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 Released 2012 Studio 5th Cell Media Player sentiment 94% positive of 12,381 Price $19.99 CasualSandboxFamily FriendlyFunnyCuteFantasyIndie
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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 Released 2008 Studio Maxis Player sentiment 93% positive of 72,594 Price $19.99 SandboxExplorationSimulationCasualCuteFunnyColorfulFamily Friendly
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Yooka-Laylee
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Indie, Colorful and Family Friendly; released around the same time (2017).
Yooka-Laylee is an all-new open-world platformer from genre veterans Playtonic! Explore huge, beautiful worlds, meet an unforgettable cast of characters and horde a vault-load of collectibles as buddy-duo Yooka and Laylee embark on an epic adventure to thwart corporate creep Capital B!
Yooka-Laylee at a glance Released 2017 Studio Playtonic Games Player sentiment 75% positive of 5,397 Price $19.99 IndieColorfulFamily FriendlyExplorationGreat SoundtrackCuteFunnyCasual
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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 Released 2015 Studio Giant Army Player sentiment 96% positive of 32,082 Price $20.09 SandboxSimulationEarly AccessFamily FriendlyCasualIndieExploration
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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 Released 2021 Studio Oskar Stålberg Player sentiment 95% positive of 21,622 Price $2.39 SandboxCasualSimulationIndieFamily FriendlyCuteColorful
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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 Released 2015 Studio Red Dot Games Player sentiment 92% positive of 14,625 Price $19.99 SimulationFirst-PersonManagementCasualGreat SoundtrackFunnySandbox
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Clicker Heroes
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Casual, Management and Indie; released around the same time (2015).
Click your way through hordes of monsters, earn gold, and recruit quirky heroes with powerful skills. Progress even while you're idle, and watch the numbers climb into the absurd. It’s a never-ending journey of clicks, crits, and colossal damage.
Clicker Heroes at a glance Released 2015 Studio Playsaurus Player sentiment 90% positive of 62,148 Price Free CasualManagementIndieFunnyFantasyFamily FriendlySimulation
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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 Released 2018 Studio Ultimate Games S.A. Player sentiment 89% positive of 9,129 Price $19.99 SimulationExplorationCasualFirst-PersonSandboxFPSFamily Friendly
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The Sims 4
Why it matched: both 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 Released 2014 Studio Maxis Player sentiment 86% positive of 199,663 Price Free SimulationSandboxCasualFamily FriendlyFunnyCuteFantasy
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Hydroneer
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Sandbox, Funny and Casual; 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 SandboxFunnyCasualSimulationIndieFirst-PersonFamily Friendly
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Gold Mining Simulator
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Indie and Sandbox; released around the same time (2017).
Become a gold miner. Work hard, dig deep, explore the world, and you’ll become the wealthiest person in Alaska. Use a variety of specialist machines to find as much gold as you can.
Gold Mining Simulator at a glance Released 2017 Studio Code Horizon Player sentiment 73% positive of 16,382 Price $19.99 SimulationIndieSandboxFirst-PersonExplorationManagementFunny
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Mabinogi
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Casual, Simulation and Fantasy.
Embark on amazing adventures, build lasting friendships or even find romance in this unique social game, where a welcoming community with thousands of devoted players await! Whoever you are, or whatever your heart’s desire, come express it in Mabinogi and start living your fantasy life!
Mabinogi at a glance Released 2012 Studio NEXON Korea Corporation Player sentiment 74% positive of 4,197 Price Free CasualSimulationFantasySandboxCuteGreat Soundtrack
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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 Released 2014 Studio Mad Otter Games Player sentiment 61% positive of 3,457 Price Free IndieSandboxFantasyFunnyCasualFPS
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Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
Why it matched: both 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 Released 2021 Studio Landfall Player sentiment 98% positive of 153,489 Price $6.79 SandboxSimulationFunnyIndieColorfulFantasyFamily FriendlyCute
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Webbed
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Cute, Exploration and Family Friendly; released around the same time (2021).
Swing through the trees, spin sticky webs, and make friends with bugs! Be the adorable spider you've always wanted to be.
Webbed at a glance Released 2021 Studio Sbug Games Player sentiment 98% positive of 15,267 Price $9.99 CuteExplorationFamily FriendlyIndieColorfulFantasyFemale Protagonist
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SuchArt: Creative Space
Why it matched: both 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 Released 2021 Studio Goose Minded Player sentiment 98% positive of 7,155 Price Free SimulationSandboxFirst-PersonFunnyFamily FriendlyCasualIndieManagement
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Spyro Reignited Trilogy
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Family Friendly, Colorful and Cute; released around the same time (2019).
Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD, Spyro is back in the Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy! Rekindle the fire with remastered versions of the original three games, Spyro™ the Dragon, Spyro™ 2: Ripto's Rage! and Spyro™: Year of the Dragon.
Spyro Reignited Trilogy at a glance Released 2019 Studio Toys for Bob Player sentiment 94% positive of 22,302 Price $39.99 Family FriendlyColorfulCuteFantasyGreat SoundtrackCasualFunny
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.