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8 Games like Plantera on Mobile that you should try

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We filtered the 39 games similar to Plantera down to the 8 that fit the “Mobile” category. Little Inferno, Bugsnax and The Sims 3 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Plantera.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox
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CasualCozySolo
Year 2016Dev Ratalaika Games

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Within the “Mobile” category, the closest game to Plantera is Little Inferno — scoring 40/100 on our similarity scale. Bugsnax and The Sims 3 follow close behind.

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The best games like Plantera on Mobile

8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Plantera. Each one has been evaluated across 12 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Little Inferno

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NGL85
Little Inferno
Closest on game mode
SandboxCreative Sandbox
SoloCasualNarrativeSandbox World2D
Year 2012Dev Tomorrow Corporation · Experimental Gameplay GroupOn Linux · Android · PC

It resembles Plantera most in how it is built: sandbox freedom, a casual, approachable feel and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is genre and tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Game mode100World100Visuals100Tone55Genre50
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Bugsnax

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Bugsnax
Closest overall match
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualNarrativeCozySandbox World
Year 2020Dev Young HorsesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Its point of contact with Plantera is a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a first-person view.

Released 4 years after Plantera.

Genre100Game mode100World100Tone83Visuals0
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The Sims 3

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NGL85
The Sims 3
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCozyNarrativeCasualSandbox World
Year 2009Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Its point of contact with Plantera is cozy, relaxing feel, a sandbox world and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is an isometric view.

Genre100Game mode100World100Tone82Visuals0
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Mini Metro

67
NGL93
Mini Metro
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualRelaxingSandbox World2D
Year 2015Dev Dinosaur Polo Club · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

Same family as Plantera: a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings punishing difficulty and an isometric view.

Genre100Game mode100World100Tone62Visuals62
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World of Goo

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NGL92
World of Goo
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualCozyNarrativeSandbox World2D
Year 2008Dev 2D BoyOn Linux · PC · Android

What carries over from Plantera is a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is co-op play.

It predates Plantera by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Visuals100Tone77Game mode49
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Poly Bridge

35
NGL81
Poly Bridge
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloCozyNarrativeSandbox World2D
Year 2016Dev Dry CactusOn Linux · Android · PC

The common ground with Plantera is structural: sandbox freedom, cozy, relaxing feel and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on tone and genre: this one brings punishing difficulty.

Game mode100World100Visuals100Genre50Tone48
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Democracy 3

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NGL72
Democracy 3
SandboxCreative Sandbox
SoloSandbox WorldManagement
Year 2013Dev Positech GamesOn Linux · PC · iOS

The common ground with Plantera is structural: sandbox freedom and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is genre: turn-based strategy.

Game mode100World100Genre50
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Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

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NGL78
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloSandbox WorldCraftingIsometricThird Person
Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS

What it holds in common with Plantera is shape: sandbox freedom and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and genre: this one brings an isometric view.

Game mode100World100Genre50Visuals0

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