Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Spirit Animal Survival (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Spirit Animal Survival 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 Spirit Animal Survival on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: Conan Exiles Enhanced, which both open world, survival and fantasy.
- Spirit Animal Survival is tagged Early Access, Survival, Open World, Building, Nudity, Open World Survival Craft, Crafting, Multiplayer 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 Spirit Animal Survival
The five things Steam players tag Spirit Animal Survival 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.
- Early Access
- Survival
- Open World
- Building
- Nudity
| Reception | on Steam (71% of 133) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no 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
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Conan Exiles Enhanced
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 12 player tags including Survival, Nudity and Building.
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: (79% of 117,272)
Matches Spirit Animal Survival on: 4 of 5 — Survival, Open World, Building, Nudity
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Nudity, Building, Open World Survival Craft — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Spirit Animal Survival: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Spirit Animal Survival:SurvivalNudityBuildingOpen World Survival CraftCraftingSandboxOnline Co-OpExploration
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RuneScape: Dragonwilds
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 10 player tags including Survival, Open World Survival Craft and Early Access; released around the same time (2025).
On RuneScape's forgotten continent of Ashenfall, dragons have awoken. Gather, build, skill and craft in this co-operative survival adventure. Only by mastering survival and uncovering ancient secrets can you hope to face the ferocious Dragon Queen.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds at a glance Released 2025 Studio Jagex Ltd Player sentiment 81% positive of 29,772 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (81% of 29,772)
Matches Spirit Animal Survival on: 4 of 5 — Early Access, Survival, Open World, Building
Why players like it: Open World, Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Early Access — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Spirit Animal Survival: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Spirit Animal Survival:SurvivalOpen World Survival CraftEarly AccessOnline Co-OpCraftingBuildingExplorationSandbox
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Enshrouded
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Online Co-Op and Crafting; 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: (86% of 105,009)
Matches Spirit Animal Survival on: 4 of 5 — Early Access, Survival, Open World, Building
Why players like it: Open World, Survival, Base-Building, Multiplayer, Online Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Spirit Animal Survival: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Spirit Animal Survival:SurvivalOnline Co-OpCraftingExplorationBuildingFantasySandboxEarly Access
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Rust
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 10 player tags including Survival, Crafting and Open World Survival Craft.
The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night.
Rust at a glance Released 2018 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 87% positive of 1,394,551 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (87% of 1,394,551)
Matches Spirit Animal Survival on: 5 of 5 — Early Access, Survival, Open World, Building, Nudity
Why players like it: Survival, Crafting, Multiplayer, Open World, Open World Survival Craft — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Spirit Animal Survival: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Spirit Animal Survival:SurvivalCraftingOpen World Survival CraftBuildingPvPSandboxFirst-PersonNudity
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ARK: Survival Ascended
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Early Access, Survival and Dinosaurs; 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: (60% of 116,330)
Matches Spirit Animal Survival on: 4 of 5 — Early Access, Survival, Open World, Building
Why players like it: Early Access, Survival, Open World, Multiplayer, Dinosaurs — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Spirit Animal Survival: $11.24 — $8.75 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Spirit Animal Survival:Early AccessSurvivalDinosaursBuildingCraftingSandboxPvPFantasy
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Mortal Online 2
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Sandbox, PvP and First-Person; released around the same time (2022).
Step into Nave, a vast fantasy sandbox world with a player-driven economy, persistent housing, and deep crafting systems. Engage in first-person, full-loot PvP combat with other players and perilous foes. Build, explore, and conquer in an unforgiving world. The land is yours—who will you become?
Mortal Online 2 at a glance Released 2022 Studio Star Vault AB Player sentiment 60% positive of 13,915 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.6/10 · Steam: (60% of 13,915)
Matches Spirit Animal Survival on: 2 of 5 — Survival, Open World
Why players like it: MMORPG, Sandbox, Open World, PvP, Character Customization — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Spirit Animal Survival: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Spirit Animal Survival:SandboxPvPFirst-PersonExplorationFantasyCraftingSurvivalGore
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Palworld
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Survival, Creature Collector and Open World Survival Craft; 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: (95% of 482,162)
Matches Spirit Animal Survival on: 4 of 5 — Early Access, Survival, Open World, Building
Why players like it: Open World, Survival, Creature Collector, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Spirit Animal Survival: $20.99 — $1.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Spirit Animal Survival:SurvivalCreature CollectorOpen World Survival CraftOnline Co-OpCraftingSandboxBuildingEarly Access
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ASKA
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 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: (80% of 12,111)
Matches Spirit Animal Survival on: 3 of 5 — Early Access, Survival, Building
Why players like it: Early Access, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, Crafting, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Spirit Animal Survival: $24.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Spirit Animal Survival:Early AccessOnline Co-OpCraftingOpen World Survival CraftBuildingSurvivalSandboxExploration
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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: (65% of 7,900)
Matches Spirit Animal Survival on: 3 of 5 — Early Access, Survival, Open World
Why players like it: Early Access, Dragons, Survival, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Spirit Animal Survival: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Spirit Animal Survival:Early AccessDragonsSurvivalSandboxPvPFantasyExplorationFirst-Person
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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: (96% of 58,569)
Matches Spirit Animal Survival on: 3 of 5 — Early Access, Survival, Building
Why players like it: Survival, Online Co-Op, Open World Survival Craft, Crafting, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Spirit Animal Survival: $34.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Spirit Animal Survival:SurvivalOnline Co-OpOpen World Survival CraftCraftingEarly AccessExplorationSandboxFirst-Person
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Dark and Light
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Sandbox and Fantasy.
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: (52% of 11,829)
Matches Spirit Animal Survival on: 3 of 5 — Early Access, Survival, Open World
Why players like it: Open World, Survival, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Spirit Animal Survival: $17.99 — $2.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Spirit Animal Survival:SurvivalSandboxFantasyEarly AccessOpen World Survival CraftDragonsCraftingPvP
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V Rising
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Crafting and Online Co-Op; 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: (89% of 136,836)
Matches Spirit Animal Survival on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Open World, Building
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Base-Building, Vampire, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Spirit Animal Survival: $34.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Spirit Animal Survival:SurvivalCraftingOnline Co-OpPvPBuildingSandboxExploration
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The Forest
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Survival and Crafting.
As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator.
The Forest at a glance Released 2018 Studio Endnight Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 680,814 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (96% of 680,814)
Matches Spirit Animal Survival on: 4 of 5 — Early Access, Survival, Open World, Building
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Open World, Horror, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Spirit Animal Survival: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Spirit Animal Survival:Open World Survival CraftSurvivalCraftingBuildingFirst-PersonExplorationSandboxGore
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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: (91% of 24,934)
Matches Spirit Animal Survival on: 4 of 5 — Early Access, Survival, Open World, Building
Why players like it: Building, Sandbox, Open World, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Spirit Animal Survival: $6.24 — $13.75 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Spirit Animal Survival:BuildingSandboxOpen World Survival CraftCraftingSurvivalExplorationEarly AccessOnline Co-Op
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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 Dinosaurs.
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 Spirit Animal Survival on: 4 of 5 — Early Access, Survival, Open World, Building
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World, Dinosaurs — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Spirit Animal Survival: $9.89 — $10.10 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Spirit Animal Survival:Open World Survival CraftSurvivalDinosaursCraftingBuildingSandboxFirst-PersonEarly Access
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ARK: Survival Of The Fittest
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Survival, Dinosaurs and PvP.
ARK: The Survival of the Fittest is a prototype spin-off of ARK: Survival Evolved, pitting up to 60 combatants against each other in a fast-paced, action-packed struggle for survival, where players are ultimately pushed into an epic final showdown leading their Dinosaur Armies into battle.
ARK: Survival Of The Fittest at a glance Released 2017 Studio Studio Wildcard Player sentiment 66% positive of 11,804 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.0/10 · Steam: (66% of 11,804)
Matches Spirit Animal Survival on: 3 of 5 — Early Access, Survival, Open World
Why players like it: Free to Play, Survival, Dinosaurs, Multiplayer, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Spirit Animal Survival:SurvivalDinosaursPvPDragonsEarly AccessCraftingFirst-PersonExploration
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Satisfactory
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Crafting, Building and Sandbox; released around the same time (2024).
Satisfactory is a first-person open-world factory building game with a dash of exploration and combat. Play alone or with friends, explore an alien planet, create multi-story factories, and enter conveyor belt heaven!
Satisfactory at a glance Released 2024 Studio Coffee Stain Studios Player sentiment 97% positive of 278,668 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: (97% of 278,668)
Matches Spirit Animal Survival on: 4 of 5 — Early Access, Survival, Open World, Building
Why players like it: Base-Building, Automation, Open World, Multiplayer, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Spirit Animal Survival: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Spirit Animal Survival:CraftingBuildingSandboxExplorationOpen World Survival CraftSurvivalFirst-PersonEarly Access
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The Planet Crafter
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Survival and Online Co-Op; 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 Spirit Animal Survival on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Open World, Building
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Base-Building, Survival, Online Co-Op, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Spirit Animal Survival: $23.99 — $4.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Spirit Animal Survival:Open World Survival CraftSurvivalOnline Co-OpBuildingCraftingExplorationSandboxFirst-Person
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Necesse
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 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: (93% of 28,893)
Matches Spirit Animal Survival on: 4 of 5 — Early Access, Survival, Open World, Building
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Open World, Sandbox, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Spirit Animal Survival: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Spirit Animal Survival:Open World Survival CraftSandboxSurvivalCraftingEarly AccessBuildingExplorationOnline Co-Op
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SCUM
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Open World Survival Craft and Nudity; released around the same time (2025).
Welcome to SCUM, a ruthless open-world survival game where deep character customization defines the prisoner you become. Loot, craft, hunt, build, and fight to outlast a hostile island where every choice can change your fate. Stay alive. Stay dangerous. Become harder to kill.
SCUM at a glance Released 2025 Studio Gamepires Player sentiment 74% positive of 126,526 Price $44.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (74% of 126,526)
Matches Spirit Animal Survival on: 4 of 5 — Early Access, Survival, Open World, Nudity
Why players like it: Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Open World, Zombies — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Spirit Animal Survival: $44.99 — $25.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Spirit Animal Survival:SurvivalOpen World Survival CraftNudityCraftingEarly AccessViolentPvPGore
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Stranded Deep
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 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 Spirit Animal Survival on: 4 of 5 — Early Access, Survival, Open World, Building
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Spirit Animal Survival: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Spirit Animal Survival:Open World Survival CraftSurvivalCraftingFirst-PersonExplorationBuildingSandboxEarly Access
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Dwarf Fortress
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 6 player tags including Sandbox, Building and Survival; 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 Spirit Animal Survival on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Open World, Building
Why players like it: Dwarf, Colony Sim, Strategy, Simulation, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Spirit Animal Survival: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Spirit Animal Survival:SandboxBuildingSurvivalFantasyCraftingExploration
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Valheim
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Survival and Online Co-Op.
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: (94% of 540,990)
Matches Spirit Animal Survival on: 4 of 5 — Early Access, Survival, Open World, Building
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Online Co-Op, Open World, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Spirit Animal Survival: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Spirit Animal Survival:Open World Survival CraftSurvivalOnline Co-OpBuildingCraftingExplorationSandboxEarly Access
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Raft
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 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 Spirit Animal Survival on: 4 of 5 — Early Access, Survival, Open World, Building
Why players like it: Survival, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft, Co-op, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Spirit Animal Survival: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Spirit Animal Survival:SurvivalOpen World Survival CraftCraftingBuildingOnline Co-OpSandboxFirst-PersonEarly Access
Common questions
What game is most like Spirit Animal Survival?
Conan Exiles Enhanced, on the evidence we have. It both open world, survival and fantasy. 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 Spirit Animal Survival" 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 Spirit Animal Survival. 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.