8 Online games like Unturned that you should try

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What it holds in common with Unturned is shape: sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. To that it adds free-to-play access and co-op play. They part company on progression and genre: this one brings deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel.

What it holds in common with Unturned is shape: sandbox freedom, a casual, approachable feel and open world exploration. The common ground extends to co-op play and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is progression and visuals: horror tension and cozy, relaxing feel.

It resembles Unturned most in how it is built: sandbox freedom, a casual, approachable feel and open world exploration. To that it adds online features and a first-person view. They part company on genre and tone: this one brings deep simulation and a relaxing pace.