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We filtered the 19 games similar to Unturned down to the 7 that fit the “PlayStation” category. No Man's Sky, Terraria and Minecraft top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Unturned.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox
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CasualDarkSoloMultiplayer
Year 2014Dev 505 Games

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Unturned is No Man's Sky — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Terraria and Minecraft follow close behind.

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The best games like Unturned on PlayStation

7 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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No Man's Sky

75
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
Closest on game mode
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

69
NGL90
Minecraft
Closest on world
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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Stardew Valley

58
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
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Potion Craft

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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
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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
7

PowerWash Simulator

31
NGL85
PowerWash Simulator
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineCasualNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFirst Person
Year 2022Dev FuturLabPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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.

Released 8 years after Unturned.

Game mode100World100Tone53Visuals53Genre50

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