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24 games like Terraria (2026)

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

Every game below overlaps with Terraria on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.

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The short version

Closest match: Starbound, which both open world, survival and atmospheric.
Terraria is tagged Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox, Survival, 2D, Multiplayer, Adventure, Pixel Graphics, Crafting by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
2 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value Terraria

The five things Steam players tag Terraria with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

Open World Survival Craft
Sandbox
Survival
2D
Multiplayer

Terraria at a glance
Reception	Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (97% of 1,550,032)
Watch-outs	no widespread problems reported by players
Price	$9.99

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
Starbound
Why it matched: both open world, survival and atmospheric; shares 11 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox and Survival.
You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below, repair your ship and set off to explore the universe...
Starbound at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Chucklefish
Player sentiment 90% positive of 123,280 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 123,280)
Matches Terraria on: 5 of 5 — Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox, Survival, 2D, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox, Survival, Space, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Terraria: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Terraria:Open World Survival CraftSandboxSurvivalCraftingPixel GraphicsOnline Co-OpExplorationIndie
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2
Necesse
Why it matched: both open world, survival and atmospheric; shares 11 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox and Pixel Graphics.
Build, quest, and conquer across an infinite procedurally generated world. Play alone or with friends as you establish a settlement and explore deep dungeons, fight monsters and bosses, mine rare ores, craft magical equipment, recruit specialists for your colony, and more!
Necesse at a glance
Released 2025 Studio Fair Games ApS
Player sentiment 93% positive of 28,893 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 28,893)
Matches Terraria on: 5 of 5 — Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox, Survival, 2D, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Open World, Sandbox, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Terraria: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Terraria:Open World Survival CraftSandboxPixel GraphicsIndieSurvivalCraftingRPGBuilding
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3
Core Keeper
Why it matched: both open world, survival and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Open World Survival Craft and Online Co-Op.
Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.
Core Keeper at a glance
Released 2024 Studio Pugstorm
Player sentiment 93% positive of 66,196 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 66,196)
Matches Terraria on: 4 of 5 — Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox, Survival, 2D
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Open World Survival Craft, Online Co-Op, Sandbox, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Terraria: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Terraria:Pixel GraphicsOpen World Survival CraftOnline Co-OpSandboxSurvivalCraftingExploration2D
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4
Forager
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 10 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Survival and Pixel Graphics.
The highly popular and quirky "idle game that you want to actively keep playing". Explore, craft, gather & manage resources, find secrets and build your base out of nothing! Buy land to explore and expand!
Forager at a glance
Released 2019 Studio HopFrog
Player sentiment 89% positive of 43,976 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 43,976)
Matches Terraria on: 5 of 5 — Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox, Survival, 2D, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Pixel Graphics, Crafting, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Terraria: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Terraria:Open World Survival CraftSurvivalPixel GraphicsCraftingIndieSandbox2DBuilding
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5
Magicite
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Indie, RPG and Pixel Graphics; released around the same time (2014).
Explore, craft, and survive in this Multiplayer RPG Platformer with permanent death! Featuring many Rogue-like elements, Magicite randomly generates each underground dungeon for you and your friends to delve deep into.
Magicite at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Sean Young
Player sentiment 85% positive of 7,585 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 7,585)
Matches Terraria on: 4 of 5 — Sandbox, Survival, 2D, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Indie, RPG, Rogue-like, Multiplayer, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Terraria: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Terraria:IndieRPGPixel Graphics2DPlatformerCraftingSurvivalOnline Co-Op
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6
Cubic Castles
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Building and Sandbox; released around the same time (2014).
Your blocks, your castle, your world! Build anything you can dream up and explore with other players! Cubic Castles is a mini-MMO that combines the best of block-building and 3D platform action! Create fantastic parkour challenges, explore worlds made by other players, or even make friend!
Cubic Castles at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Raptisoft
Player sentiment 74% positive of 4,276 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.3/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (74% of 4,276)
Matches Terraria on: 5 of 5 — Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox, Survival, 2D, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Open World Survival Craft, Building, Multiplayer, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Terraria: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Terraria:Open World Survival CraftBuildingSandboxCraftingSurvivalIndieRPG2D
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7
Don't Starve
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Open World Survival Craft and Crafting; released around the same time (2013).
Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.
Don't Starve at a glance
Released 2013 Studio Klei Entertainment
Player sentiment 97% positive of 113,392 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 113,392)
Matches Terraria on: 5 of 5 — Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox, Survival, 2D, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Crafting, Adventure, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Terraria: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Terraria:SurvivalOpen World Survival CraftCraftingIndieSandboxExplorationReplay Value2D
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8
Project Zomboid
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Open World Survival Craft and Sandbox; released around the same time (2013).
Project Zomboid is the ultimate in zombie survival. Alone or in MP: you loot, build, craft, fight, farm and fish in a struggle to survive. A hardcore RPG skillset, a vast map, massively customisable sandbox and a cute tutorial raccoon await the unwary. So how will you die? All it takes is a bite..
Project Zomboid at a glance
Released 2013 Studio The Indie Stone
Player sentiment 94% positive of 476,732 Price $24.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 476,732)
Matches Terraria on: 5 of 5 — Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox, Survival, 2D, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Survival, Zombies, Open World, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Terraria: $24.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Terraria:SurvivalOpen World Survival CraftSandboxCraftingBuildingIndieRPG2D
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9
Far Cry 4
Why it matched: both open world, survival and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Survival, Online Co-Op and Exploration; released around the same time (2014).
Fight to liberate a war-torn Himalayan region in this open world FPS. Wield a deadly arsenal, dominate land and sky with gyrocopters and war elephants, and take on enemy territory solo or in co-op.
Far Cry 4 at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Ubisoft Toronto
Player sentiment 85% positive of 73,512 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 73,512)
Matches Terraria on: 3 of 5 — Sandbox, Survival, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Open World, Action, FPS, Co-op, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Terraria: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Terraria:SurvivalOnline Co-OpExplorationCraftingSandboxRPG
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10
Palworld
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Open World Survival Craft and Online Co-Op.
Fight, farm, build and work alongside mysterious creatures called "Pals" in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!
Palworld at a glance
Released 2024 Studio Pocketpair
Player sentiment 95% positive of 482,162 Price $20.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 482,162)
Matches Terraria on: 4 of 5 — Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox, Survival, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Open World, Survival, Creature Collector, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Terraria: $20.99 — $11.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Terraria:SurvivalOpen World Survival CraftOnline Co-OpCraftingSandboxBuildingRPGExploration
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11
Green Hell
Why it matched: both open world, survival and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Survival and Online Co-Op.
Plunge into the open-world survival simulation set in the extreme conditions of the uncharted Amazon jungle. Use real-life survival techniques to craft, hunt, fight, and gather resources, set a makeshift shelter, or raise a fortress. Survive alone or team up with your friends and challenge the jungle together.
Green Hell at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Creepy Jar
Player sentiment 85% positive of 101,599 Price $2.79
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 101,599)
Matches Terraria on: 4 of 5 — Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox, Survival, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Terraria: $2.79 — $7.20 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Terraria:Open World Survival CraftSurvivalOnline Co-OpCraftingExplorationSandboxBuilding
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12
Subnautica
Why it matched: both open world, survival and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Survival and Exploration; released around the same time (2014).
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.
Subnautica at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Player sentiment 97% positive of 379,053 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 379,053)
Matches Terraria on: 4 of 5 — Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox, Survival, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Horror, Open World, Underwater — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Terraria: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Terraria:Open World Survival CraftSurvivalExplorationCraftingSandboxIndie
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13
The Forest
Why it matched: both open world, survival and atmospheric; shares 7 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: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 680,814)
Matches Terraria on: 3 of 5 — Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox, Survival
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Open World, Horror, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Terraria: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Terraria:Open World Survival CraftSurvivalCraftingBuildingExplorationSandboxIndie
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14
Astroneer
Why it matched: both open world, survival and atmospheric; shares 7 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: Very Positive (92% of 139,052)
Matches Terraria on: 4 of 5 — Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox, Survival, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Open World, Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Space — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Terraria: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Terraria:Open World Survival CraftSurvivalExplorationSandboxBuildingCraftingIndie
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15
Far Cry Primal
Why it matched: both open world, survival and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Survival, Open World Survival Craft and Crafting.
The award-winning Far Cry franchise returns with its innovative open world gameplay, bringing together massive beasts, breathtaking environments, and unpredictable savage encounters. Welcome to the Stone Age, a time of danger and adventure.
Far Cry Primal at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Ubisoft Kyiv
Player sentiment 86% positive of 41,126 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 41,126)
Matches Terraria on: 2 of 5 — Open World Survival Craft, Survival
Why players like it: Open World, Survival, Action, Adventure, Hunting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Terraria: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Terraria:SurvivalOpen World Survival CraftCraftingExplorationRPGOnline Co-Op
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16
Enshrouded
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Online Co-Op and Crafting.
You are Flameborn, last ember of hope of a dying race. Awaken, survive the terror of a corrupting fog, and reclaim the lost beauty of your kingdom. Venture into a vast world, vanquish punishing bosses, build grand halls and forge your path in this co-op survival action RPG for up to 16 players.
Enshrouded at a glance
Released 2024 Studio Keen Games GmbH
Player sentiment 86% positive of 105,009 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 105,009)
Matches Terraria on: 3 of 5 — Sandbox, Survival, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Open World, Survival, Base-Building, Multiplayer, Online Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Terraria: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Terraria:SurvivalOnline Co-OpCraftingRPGExplorationBuildingSandboxIndie
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17
RuneScape: Dragonwilds
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Open World Survival Craft and Online Co-Op.
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: Very Positive (81% of 29,772)
Matches Terraria on: 4 of 5 — Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox, Survival, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Open World, Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Early Access — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Terraria: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Terraria:SurvivalOpen World Survival CraftOnline Co-OpCraftingBuildingExplorationSandboxRPG
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18
Conan Exiles Enhanced
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Building and Open World Survival Craft.
Conan Exiles Enhanced is an open world survival game set in the mythical lands of Hyboria, now fully upgraded to Unreal Engine 5 with stunning visuals and improved performance. SURVIVE, BUILD, and DOMINATE alone or with friends in a world brimming with adventure!
Conan Exiles Enhanced at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Funcom
Player sentiment 79% positive of 117,272 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (79% of 117,272)
Matches Terraria on: 4 of 5 — Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox, Survival, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Nudity, Building, Open World Survival Craft — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Terraria: $39.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Terraria:SurvivalBuildingOpen World Survival CraftCraftingSandboxRPGOnline Co-OpExploration
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19
Craftopia
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Crafting, Survival and Open World Survival Craft.
Craftopia is the brand new multiplayer survival action game made in Japan. We combined many features we find enjoyable, such as hunting, farming, hack-and-slash, building, automation to develop this game.
Craftopia at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Pocketpair
Player sentiment 76% positive of 20,221 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 20,221)
Matches Terraria on: 4 of 5 — Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox, Survival, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Open World, Crafting, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Terraria: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Terraria:CraftingSurvivalOpen World Survival CraftSandboxRPGBuildingOnline Co-OpIndie
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20
Stoneshard
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Pixel Graphics and Survival.
Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.
Stoneshard at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Ink Stains Games
Player sentiment 75% positive of 35,515 Price $24.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (75% of 35,515)
Matches Terraria on: 4 of 5 — Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox, Survival, 2D
Why players like it: RPG, Rogue-like, Strategy, Pixel Graphics, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Terraria: $24.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Terraria:RPGPixel GraphicsSurvivalOpen World Survival Craft2DIndieReplay ValueSandbox
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21
Stranded Deep
Why it matched: both open world, survival and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Survival and Crafting.
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: Mostly Positive (74% of 47,793)
Matches Terraria on: 4 of 5 — Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox, Survival, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Terraria: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Terraria:Open World Survival CraftSurvivalCraftingExplorationBuildingSandboxIndie
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22
Far Cry 3
Why it matched: both open world, survival and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Sandbox, Survival and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2012).
Stranded on the Rook Islands as Jason Brody, fight your way through a lawless tropical open world using a powerful arsenal to save your friends and escape the madness of this acclaimed visceral FPS.
Far Cry 3 at a glance
Released 2012 Studio Red Storm Entertainment
Player sentiment 88% positive of 133,189 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 133,189)
Matches Terraria on: 3 of 5 — Sandbox, Survival, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Open World, FPS, Action, Adventure, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Terraria: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install, performance and stutter, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)
Shared with Terraria:SandboxSurvivalOnline Co-OpCraftingRPG
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23
Fallout Shelter
Why it matched: both open world, survival and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Survival, 2D and Building; released around the same time (2015).
Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.
Fallout Shelter at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Bethesda Game Studios
Player sentiment 88% positive of 82,585 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 82,585)
Matches Terraria on: 4 of 5 — Sandbox, Survival, 2D, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Base-Building, Survival, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Terraria: Free — free
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, monetisation inside the game, lost progress or broken saves (details)
Shared with Terraria:Survival2DBuildingCraftingSandboxRPG
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Craft The World
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 7 player tags including Crafting, Building and Sandbox; released around the same time (2014).
Craft The World is a unique sandbox strategy game, the mix of Dungeon Keeper, Terraria and Dwarf Fortress. Explore a random generated world populated by dangerous creatures, build a dwarf fortress, gather resources, and craft all the items, weapons, and armor you need.
Craft The World at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Dekovir Entertainment
Player sentiment 88% positive of 17,058 Price $18.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 17,058)
Matches Terraria on: 4 of 5 — Sandbox, Survival, 2D, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Dwarf, Colony Sim, Crafting, Building, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Terraria: $18.99 — $9.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Terraria:CraftingBuildingSandboxSurvivalIndieRPG2D
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Starbound at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Chucklefish
Player sentiment	90% positive of 123,280	Price	$14.99

Necesse at a glance
Released	2025	Studio	Fair Games ApS
Player sentiment	93% positive of 28,893	Price	$14.99

Core Keeper at a glance
Released	2024	Studio	Pugstorm
Player sentiment	93% positive of 66,196	Price	$19.99

Forager at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	HopFrog
Player sentiment	89% positive of 43,976	Price	$19.99

Magicite at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Sean Young
Player sentiment	85% positive of 7,585	Price	$9.99

Cubic Castles at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Raptisoft
Player sentiment	74% positive of 4,276	Price	Free

Don't Starve at a glance
Released	2013	Studio	Klei Entertainment
Player sentiment	97% positive of 113,392	Price	$9.99

Project Zomboid at a glance
Released	2013	Studio	The Indie Stone
Player sentiment	94% positive of 476,732	Price	$24.99

Far Cry 4 at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Ubisoft Toronto
Player sentiment	85% positive of 73,512	Price	$29.99

Palworld at a glance
Released	2024	Studio	Pocketpair
Player sentiment	95% positive of 482,162	Price	$20.99

Green Hell at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Creepy Jar
Player sentiment	85% positive of 101,599	Price	$2.79

Subnautica at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Player sentiment	97% positive of 379,053	Price	$29.99

The Forest at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Endnight Games
Player sentiment	96% positive of 680,814	Price	$19.99

Astroneer at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	System Era Softworks
Player sentiment	92% positive of 139,052	Price	$29.99

Far Cry Primal at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Ubisoft Kyiv
Player sentiment	86% positive of 41,126	Price	$29.99

Enshrouded at a glance
Released	2024	Studio	Keen Games GmbH
Player sentiment	86% positive of 105,009	Price	$29.99

RuneScape: Dragonwilds at a glance
Released	2025	Studio	Jagex Ltd
Player sentiment	81% positive of 29,772	Price	$29.99

Conan Exiles Enhanced at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Funcom
Player sentiment	79% positive of 117,272	Price	$39.99

Craftopia at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Pocketpair
Player sentiment	76% positive of 20,221	Price	$14.99

Stoneshard at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Ink Stains Games
Player sentiment	75% positive of 35,515	Price	$24.99

Stranded Deep at a glance
Released	2022	Studio	Beam Team Games
Player sentiment	74% positive of 47,793	Price	$19.99

Far Cry 3 at a glance
Released	2012	Studio	Red Storm Entertainment
Player sentiment	88% positive of 133,189	Price	$19.99

Fallout Shelter at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Bethesda Game Studios
Player sentiment	88% positive of 82,585	Price	Free

Craft The World at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Dekovir Entertainment
Player sentiment	88% positive of 17,058	Price	$18.99

Common questions

What game is most like Terraria?

Starbound, on the evidence we have. It both open world, survival and atmospheric. 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 Terraria" 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 Terraria. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.

Do you get paid for these recommendations?

No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.

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