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7 Games like Plantera on Xbox that you should try

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We filtered the 39 games similar to Plantera down to the 7 that fit the “Xbox” category. Potion Craft, Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator and PC Building Simulator 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 “Xbox” category, the closest game to Plantera is Potion Craft — scoring 52/100 on our similarity scale. Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator and PC Building Simulator follow close behind.

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The best games like Plantera on Xbox

7 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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PC Building Simulator

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PC Building Simulator
Closest overall match
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloNarrativeCozyRelaxingCasualSandbox World
Year 2019Dev The Irregular CorporationOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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.

Released 3 years after Plantera.

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Bugsnax

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Bugsnax
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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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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Megaquarium

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Megaquarium
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualCozyRelaxingSandbox World
Year 2018Dev Auroch DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to Plantera is a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. They part company on visuals: this one brings an isometric view.

Genre100Game mode100World100Tone91Visuals0
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PowerWash Simulator

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PowerWash Simulator
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualRelaxingNarrativeCozySandbox World
Year 2022Dev FuturLabPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to Plantera for good reason: a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view.

Released 6 years after Plantera.

Genre100Tone100World79Game mode25Visuals0

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