16 Games like Starbound that you should try

What brings it close to Starbound is strong narrative focus, a sandbox world and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. Both also lean on crafting mechanics and 2D presentation. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and magic-based combat.

It meets Starbound on a sandbox world, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on visuals: this one brings a first-person view.

With Starbound it shares a relaxing pace, a sandbox world and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on crafting mechanics and pixel art. The distance is in setting — its own ground is fantasy world.

If Starbound worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. The common ground extends to crafting mechanics and a space setting. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: a first-person view.

On paper it is what Starbound is — a sandbox world, melee combat and a space setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and co-op play. The distance is in visuals and combat — its own ground is tactical combat and a first-person view.

On paper it is what Starbound is — exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to pixel art. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world.

Genre puts it alongside Starbound, and so does a casual, approachable feel, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and ranged combat.

Same family as Starbound: a relaxing pace, open world exploration and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to crafting mechanics and pixel art. Where the two diverge is game mode and visuals: 3D presentation.

Shelved next to Starbound for good reason: a relaxing pace, a sandbox world and single-player focus. To that it adds crafting mechanics and 2D presentation. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings a medieval setting and resource management.

It comes from the same genre as Starbound and shares a relaxing pace, a sandbox world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to crafting mechanics and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: a medieval setting and resource management.

The genre is the same as Starbound’s, and with it a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to crafting mechanics. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: resource management and a first-person view.

Same family as Starbound: exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: punishing difficulty and horror setting.

It comes from the same genre as Starbound and shares a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: cozy, relaxing feel and horror setting.

It comes from the same genre as Starbound and shares strong narrative focus, a sandbox world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to crafting mechanics and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: punishing difficulty and a cartoon aesthetic.

Shelved next to Starbound for good reason: a sandbox world, single-player focus and crafting mechanics. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: an isometric view.