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12 Narrative games like Unturned that you should try

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We filtered the 19 games similar to Unturned down to the 12 that fit the “Narrative” category. Kitchen Simulator 2015, Terraria and Starbound top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Unturned.

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Year 2014Dev 505 Games

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Unturned is Kitchen Simulator 2015 — scoring 55/100 on our similarity scale. Terraria and Starbound follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Unturned

12 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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Kitchen Simulator 2015

55
NGL40
Kitchen Simulator 2015
Closest on genre
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
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Terraria

72
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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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
4

Stardew Valley

58
NGL92
Stardew Valley
Closest on world
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
5

Loddlenaut

53
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
6

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
7

Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator

41
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
8

Supermarket Together

33
NGL74
Supermarket Together
SandboxLife Sandbox
Co-opOnlineMultiplayerSoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldSandbox WorldFirst PersonFree to Play
Year 2024Dev DeadDevsTellNoLiesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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.

Released 10 years after Unturned.

Game mode100World100Tone62Visuals55Genre50Progression0
9

WEBFISHING

32
NGL97
WEBFISHING
SandboxLife Sandbox
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineCasualNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldHorrorThird Person
Year 2024Dev lamedeveloperPlaytime ~7hOn PC

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.

Released 10 years after Unturned.

Game mode100World100Tone56Genre50Setting47Visuals45
10

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
11

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
12

Poly Bridge

34
NGL81
Poly Bridge
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldCraftingHardcore
Year 2016Dev Dry CactusOn Linux · Android · PC

The genre is the same as Unturned’s, and with it strong narrative focus, a sandbox world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to crafting mechanics. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: punishing difficulty and a cartoon aesthetic.

Genre100World66Progression43Game mode23Tone18Setting0

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