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We filtered the 39 games similar to Plantera down to the 8 that fit the “RPG” category. Potion Craft, Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator and Everything top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Plantera.

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Within the “RPG” category, the closest game to Plantera is Potion Craft — scoring 52/100 on our similarity scale. Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator and Everything follow close behind.

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The best rPG games like Plantera

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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Potion Craft

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Potion Craft
Closest on game mode
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloRelaxingCozyCasualNarrativeSandbox World2D
Year 2022Dev niceplay games · tinyBuildOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

If Plantera worked for you because of sandbox freedom, a relaxing pace and single-player focus, the same is here. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is genre: a medieval setting and crafting mechanics.

Released 6 years after Plantera.

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Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator

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Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloRelaxingCozyCasualNarrativeSandbox World2D
Year 2022Dev niceplay games · tinyBuildPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

If Plantera worked for you because of sandbox freedom, a relaxing pace and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in genre — its own ground is a medieval setting and crafting mechanics.

Released 6 years after Plantera.

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Everything

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Everything
Closest overall match
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualRelaxingNarrativeSandbox World
Year 2017Dev David OReillyOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Shelved next to Plantera for good reason: a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and world: open world exploration and a third-person camera.

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Chicory: A Colorful Tale

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Chicory: A Colorful Tale
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCozyNarrativeRelaxingSandbox World
Year 2021Dev Finji · Greg LobanovPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

It comes from the same genre as Plantera and shares cozy, relaxing feel, a sandbox world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: co-op play and an isometric view.

Released 5 years after Plantera.

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Harvest Moon

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Harvest Moon
SandboxCreative Sandbox
SoloSandbox WorldIsometric
Year 1996Dev Amccus · Natsume Inc.

What it holds in common with Plantera is shape: sandbox freedom and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and genre: an isometric view.

It predates Plantera by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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Warsim: The Realm of Aslona

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Warsim: The Realm of Aslona
SandboxCreative Sandbox
SoloSandbox WorldProceduralOpen WorldFantasy
Year 2017Dev Huw MillwardPlaytime ~4hOn PC

Its point of contact with Plantera is sandbox freedom and single-player focus. The distance is in genre — its own ground is roguelike runs.

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The Sims 3

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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.

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Xenoblade Chronicles X

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Xenoblade Chronicles X
SandboxCreative Sandbox
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiExploration
Year 2015Dev Monolith Soft · Nintendo

The thread back to Plantera runs through sandbox freedom and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and genre: a third-person camera.

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