33 Simulation games like Plantera that you should try

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.

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.

Its point of contact with Plantera is a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals: pixel art.

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.

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.

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.

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

Shelved next to Plantera for good reason: strong narrative focus, a sandbox world and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and world: this one brings open world exploration and a first-person view.

Held in common with Plantera: a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals: a first-person view.

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.

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.

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.

On paper it is what Plantera is — a relaxing pace, a sandbox world and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. They part company on tone and world: this one brings procedural generation.

It resembles Plantera most in how it is built: sandbox freedom, a casual, approachable feel and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and genre: horror tension and 3D presentation.

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.