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We filtered the 19 games similar to Scrap Mechanic down to the 5 that fit the “Mobile” category. Minecraft, Terraria and Stardew Valley top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Scrap Mechanic.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox
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MultiplayerCo-op
Year 2016Dev Axolot Games
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Within the “Mobile” category, the closest game to Scrap Mechanic is Minecraft — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. Terraria and Stardew Valley follow close behind.

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The best games like Scrap Mechanic on Mobile

5 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Scrap Mechanic. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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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Minecraft

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Minecraft
Closest overall match
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCraftingFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2016Dev Mojang StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

The thread back to Scrap Mechanic runs through exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. It sets itself apart with turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Genre100World100Game mode82Visuals82Progression78
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Terraria

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Terraria
Closest on game mode
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldCraftingExploration
Year 2011Dev Engine Software · 505 GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as Scrap Mechanic: a sandbox world, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds crafting mechanics. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings magic-based combat and 2D presentation.

Genre100Game mode100World84Progression81Combat40Visuals0
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Stardew Valley

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NGL92
Stardew Valley
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
MultiplayerSoloCo-opSandbox WorldOpen WorldCraftingExploration
Year 2016Dev ChucklefishPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

With Scrap Mechanic it shares a sandbox world, multiplayer gameplay and crafting mechanics. They part company on visuals: this one brings pixel art.

Genre100World100Game mode89Progression71Visuals0
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Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

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

Shelved next to Scrap Mechanic for good reason: a sandbox world, single-player focus and crafting mechanics. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is an isometric view.

Genre100World69Progression54Visuals45Game mode27
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Poly Bridge

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NGL81
Poly Bridge
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloSandbox WorldCraftingHardcoreCozy
Year 2016Dev Dry CactusOn Linux · Android · PC

Same family as Scrap Mechanic: a sandbox world, single-player focus and crafting mechanics. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings 2D presentation.

Genre100World70Progression54Game mode28Visuals0

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