Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like V Rising (2026)
Every game below overlaps with V Rising 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: ASKA, which both open world, survival and fantasy.
- V Rising is tagged Survival, Open World, Base-Building, Vampire, Multiplayer, Crafting, Online Co-Op, PvP 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.
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
ASKA
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 9 player tags including Online Co-Op, Crafting and Building; 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 Online Co-OpCraftingBuildingSurvivalBase-BuildingSandboxExplorationDark Fantasy
- 2
ARK: Survival Ascended
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Building and Base-Building; 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 SurvivalBuildingBase-BuildingCraftingSandboxPvEPvPMassively Multiplayer
- 3
Enshrouded
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Base-Building and Online Co-Op; 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 SurvivalBase-BuildingOnline Co-OpCraftingExplorationBuildingSandboxPvE
- 4
Conan Exiles Enhanced
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Building and Crafting.
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 SurvivalBuildingCraftingSandboxMassively MultiplayerOnline Co-OpExplorationPvP
- 5
ATLAS
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Survival, Massively Multiplayer and Crafting.
Set sail for the ultimate pirate experience! Embark on a grand adventure alongside thousands of other players in one of the largest game worlds ever built (and even claim a piece of it to call your own). Build your ship, assemble your crew, sail the high seas, and become a pirate legend!
ATLAS at a glance Released 2018 Studio Grapeshot Games Player sentiment 47% positive of 42,923 Price $29.99 SurvivalMassively MultiplayerCraftingOnline Co-OpExplorationSandboxBase-BuildingPvP
- 6
XERA: Survival
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Base-Building, Survival and Crafting; released around the same time (2021).
Action-focused, open world survival shooter, PvPvE against fellow mercenaries and lethal XOIDS. Raid for resources alone or with team-mates, build and defend your base, stash your gear and survive against the odds. You are the hunters. You are the hunted. And the robots never sleep…
XERA: Survival at a glance Released 2021 Studio Spotted Kiwi Interactive Player sentiment 66% positive of 7,941 Price Free Base-BuildingSurvivalCraftingBuildingSandboxMassively MultiplayerPvPPvE
- 7
PixARK
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Massively Multiplayer and Sandbox.
Enter a world of mystery, danger, ancient dinosaurs, mythical beasts, and cubes! Work by yourself or with a tribe of others to gather materials, craft useful items, tame wild creatures, and build huge bases to survive in PixARK!
PixARK at a glance Released 2019 Studio Snail Games USA Player sentiment 72% positive of 13,440 Price $4.99 SurvivalMassively MultiplayerSandboxBuildingCraftingBase-BuildingPvP
- 8
Abiotic Factor
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Online Co-Op and Crafting; released around the same time (2025).
Abiotic Factor is a survival crafting experience for 1-6 players set in the depths of an underground research facility. Caught between paranormal containment failure, a military crusade, and chaos from a dozen realms, the world’s greatest minds must survive against the universe’s biggest threats.
Abiotic Factor at a glance Released 2025 Studio Deep Field Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 58,569 Price $34.99 SurvivalOnline Co-OpCraftingBase-BuildingExplorationSandboxBuildingPvE
- 9
Valheim
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Online Co-Op and Building; released around the same time (2021).
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 SurvivalOnline Co-OpBuildingCraftingBase-BuildingExplorationSandboxPvE
- 10
ICARUS
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Base-Building and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2021).
ICARUS is a solo or multiplayer PvE survival game. Explore a savage wilderness in the aftermath of terraforming gone wrong. Complete narrative quests as either Open World operations or Individual Missions. Explore, build, craft and hunt while seeking your fortune and prospecting for exotic matter.
ICARUS at a glance Released 2021 Studio RocketWerkz Player sentiment 75% positive of 67,694 Price $8.74 SurvivalBase-BuildingOnline Co-OpCraftingExplorationBuildingPvESandbox
- 11
Mortal Online 2
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 6 player tags including Sandbox, PvP and Exploration; 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 SandboxPvPExplorationCraftingSurvivalMassively Multiplayer
- 12
Dwarf Fortress
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 6 player tags including Base-Building, Sandbox and Building; released around the same time (2022).
Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world. Keep your dwarves happy, grow their community and beware of digging too deeply. The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created.
Dwarf Fortress at a glance Released 2022 Studio Bay 12 Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 31,446 Price $29.99 Base-BuildingSandboxBuildingSurvivalCraftingExploration
- 13
Green Hell
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Online Co-Op and Crafting.
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 SurvivalOnline Co-OpCraftingBase-BuildingExplorationSandboxBuildingAction-Adventure
- 14
The Lord of the Rings Online
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 6 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, Exploration and Online Co-Op.
Join the world’s greatest fellowship of players in the award-winning online re-creation of J. R. R. Tolkien’s legendary Middle-earth.
The Lord of the Rings Online at a glance Released 2012 Studio Standing Stone Games Player sentiment 81% positive of 23,171 Price Free Massively MultiplayerExplorationOnline Co-OpSurvivalPvPDark Fantasy
- 15
Albion Online
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 6 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, Sandbox and Crafting.
Albion Online is a fantasy sandbox MMORPG featuring a player-driven economy, classless combat system, and intense PvP battles. Explore a vast open world full of danger and opportunity. Grow your wealth, forge alliances, and leave your mark on the world of Albion.
Albion Online at a glance Released 2018 Studio Sandbox Interactive GmbH Player sentiment 78% positive of 93,490 Price Free Massively MultiplayerSandboxCraftingSurvivalPvPPvE
- 16
WildStar
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 6 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, PvP and PvE.
Critically acclaimed and now Free to Play, WildStar is a fantastical sci-fi MMO where you can join your friends or undertake your own epic adventures on the fabled planet Nexus!
WildStar at a glance Released 2016 Studio Carbine Studios Player sentiment 75% positive of 5,124 Price Not listed Massively MultiplayerPvPPvEAction-AdventureBuildingSurvival
- 17
Last Oasis
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 7 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, Survival and Crafting; released around the same time (2020).
Nomadic Survival MMO. Build wooden walking machines to travel to new lands. Create clans and fight for territory. Resources deplete fast, so take your sword and scavenge, pirate, and trade to stay alive.
Last Oasis at a glance Released 2020 Studio Donkey Crew Player sentiment 62% positive of 24,212 Price $29.99 Massively MultiplayerSurvivalCraftingBuildingPvPSandboxPvE
- 18
NosTale - Anime MMORPG
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 6 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, PvE and PvP.
NosTale is a free-to-play anime action MMORPG which takes you on an exciting journey through a world full of mystery with your friends. More than 30 specialist classes and tons of loyal pets provide plenty of excitement and variety in PvP, PvE and raids
NosTale - Anime MMORPG at a glance Released 2017 Studio Entwell Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 70% positive of 3,632 Price Free Massively MultiplayerPvEPvPSurvivalOnline Co-OpHack and Slash
- 19
Day of Dragons
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 6 player tags including Survival, Massively Multiplayer and Sandbox.
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 SurvivalMassively MultiplayerSandboxPvEPvPExploration
- 20
Undawn
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 7 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, Survival and Crafting; released around the same time (2023).
Explore, adapt, and survive in Undawn, a free-to-play open-world survival RPG for mobile and PC developed by LightSpeed Studios and published by Level Infinite. Embark on an adventure with other survivors four years after a worldwide disaster where hordes of infected roam a shattered world.
Undawn at a glance Released 2023 Studio Lightspeed Studios Player sentiment 54% positive of 6,602 Price Free Massively MultiplayerSurvivalCraftingSandboxPvPPvEBuilding
- 21
The Planet Crafter
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 7 player tags including Base-Building, 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 Base-BuildingSurvivalOnline Co-OpBuildingCraftingExplorationSandbox
- 22
Palworld
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Online Co-Op and Crafting; 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 SurvivalOnline Co-OpCraftingBase-BuildingSandboxBuildingExploration
- 23
Necesse
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 7 player tags including Sandbox, Survival and Crafting; 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 SandboxSurvivalCraftingBuildingExplorationOnline Co-OpBase-Building
- 24
Dark and Light
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 6 player tags including Survival, Massively Multiplayer and Sandbox.
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 SurvivalMassively MultiplayerSandboxCraftingBase-BuildingPvP
Common questions
What game is most like V Rising?
ASKA, 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 V Rising" 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 V Rising. 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.