9 Multiplayer games like Don't Starve that you should try

Genre puts it alongside Don't Starve, and so does open world exploration, horror setting and single-player focus. To that it adds crafting mechanics. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and post-apocalyptic world.

Shelved next to Don't Starve for good reason: a sandbox world, horror setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world.

It comes from the same genre as Don't Starve and shares exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: co-op play and base building.

On paper it is what Don't Starve is — exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings a space setting and co-op play.

Shelved next to Don't Starve for good reason: a sandbox world, multiplayer gameplay and crafting mechanics. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and a sci-fi setting.

It comes from the same genre as Don't Starve and shares exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings strong narrative focus and a space setting.

Genre puts it alongside Don't Starve, and so does a sandbox world, horror setting and single-player focus. To that it adds crafting mechanics. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world.

Same family as Don't Starve: a sandbox world, multiplayer gameplay and crafting mechanics. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world.

It resembles Don't Starve most in how it is built: sandbox freedom and single-player focus. The distance is in progression and visuals — its own ground is deep simulation and skill tree progression.