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Looking for games like Unturned? The NextGameLike editorial team analyzed its gameplay DNA — sandbox freedom, a casual, approachable feel and open world exploration — against over 6,700 titles. These 19 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Scrap Mechanic leads with 73/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox
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CasualDarkSoloMultiplayer
Year 2014Dev 505 Games

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The closest game to Unturned is Scrap Mechanic — scoring 73/100 on our similarity scale. No Man's Sky and Terraria follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Unturned

19 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Unturned. Each one has been evaluated across 26 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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Scrap Mechanic

73
NGL83
Scrap Mechanic
Closest on genre
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCraftingBase BuildingFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2016Dev Axolot GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC

What brings it close to Unturned is a sandbox world, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on combat: this one brings deep simulation and an early-access release.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Progression89Combat56
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No Man's Sky

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NGL76
No Man's Sky
Closest overall match
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2016Dev Hello GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Unturned’s, and with it strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to a third-person camera and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: a space setting.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode77World76Progression71
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Terraria

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NGL86
Terraria
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldHorrorCraftingExploration
Year 2011Dev Engine Software · 505 GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Unturned is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, a sandbox world and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay and crafting mechanics. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: fantasy world and 2D presentation.

Genre100Game mode100World81Combat75Progression72Tone64
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Minecraft

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NGL90
Minecraft
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineDarkSandbox WorldOpen WorldHorrorExplorationCraftingFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2016Dev Mojang StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

Shelved next to Unturned for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere, a sandbox world and horror setting. To that it adds a first-person view and single-player focus. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings fantasy world.

Genre100World100Game mode85Visuals84Progression67Setting47
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Starbound

67
NGL84
Starbound
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineMeleeCasualNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldCraftingExploration
Year 2016Dev ChucklefishPlaytime ~17hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

The genre is the same as Unturned’s, and with it a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and melee combat. To that it adds co-op play and crafting mechanics. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings a relaxing pace and a sci-fi setting.

Genre100Game mode100World80Progression71Tone63Combat56
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Space Engineers

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NGL76
Space Engineers
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCraftingFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2013Dev Keen Software HousePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox

Same family as Unturned: a sandbox world, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on setting and combat: this one brings tactical combat and a space setting.

Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode77Progression68Combat29
7

Stardew Valley

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

On paper it is what Unturned is — strong narrative focus, a sandbox world and multiplayer gameplay — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to crafting mechanics. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world.

Genre100World100Game mode77Progression62Tone40Setting0
8

Loddlenaut

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NGL92
Loddlenaut
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloCasualNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingThird Person
Year 2023Dev Moon Lagoon · Secret ModePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

Genre puts it alongside Unturned, and so does a casual, approachable feel, open world exploration and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is a relaxing pace and a sci-fi setting.

Released 9 years after Unturned.

Genre100World100Progression71Tone44Visuals29Game mode18
9

Don't Starve

53
Don't Starve
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldHorrorExplorationCrafting
Year 2022Dev FrayzzLoveOn PC

On paper it is what Unturned is — a sandbox world, horror setting and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to crafting mechanics. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: punishing difficulty and 2D presentation.

Released 8 years after Unturned.

Genre100World99Progression53Setting50Game mode35Tone0
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Kitchen Simulator 2015

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Kitchen Simulator 2015
Closest on tone
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloMeleeCasualNarrativeDarkSandbox WorldHorrorExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Year 2015Dev WhackAKey GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

The genre is the same as Unturned’s, and with it a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on game mode and visuals: this one brings 3D presentation.

Genre100Tone79Progression72World70Setting69Combat66
11

Cooking Simulator

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NGL80
Cooking Simulator
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloCo-opCasualSandbox WorldCraftingFirst Person
Year 2019Dev Big Cheese Studio · Forever Entertainment S.A.On PS4 · PC · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Unturned and shares a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to crafting mechanics and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is progression and game mode: a relaxing pace and resource management.

Released 5 years after Unturned.

Genre100Visuals73Tone61World60Game mode51Progression33
12

Potion Craft

41
NGL85
Potion Craft
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloCasualNarrativeSandbox WorldCrafting
Year 2022Dev niceplay games · tinyBuildOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

On paper it is what Unturned is — a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds crafting mechanics. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings a relaxing pace and a medieval setting.

Released 8 years after Unturned.

Genre100World66Tone46Progression46Game mode23Setting0
13

Garry's Mod

40
NGL88
Garry's Mod
SandboxCreative Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedCasualSandbox WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2004Dev Facepunch Studios · ValvePlaytime ~14hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

What carries over from Unturned is sandbox freedom, a casual, approachable feel and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on progression and genre: this one brings deep simulation.

It predates Unturned by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode90Visuals73World72Tone68Genre50
14

Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator

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NGL83
Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloCasualNarrativeSandbox WorldCrafting
Year 2022Dev niceplay games · tinyBuildPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Unturned, and so does a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and single-player focus. To that it adds crafting mechanics. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings a relaxing pace and a medieval setting.

Released 8 years after Unturned.

Genre100World64Tone46Progression46Game mode23Setting0
15

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

39
NGL78
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloSandbox WorldCraftingThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS

Genre puts it alongside Unturned, and so does a sandbox world, single-player focus and crafting mechanics. The common ground extends to free-to-play access and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is game mode and progression: an isometric view.

Released 3 years after Unturned.

Genre100World65Visuals44Progression43Game mode22

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