4 Games like Starbound on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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.

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.

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.

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.