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Looking for games like By My Side? Here are top open world management recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with UnReal World, Forsaken Lands or Iskarn.

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  1. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 1,806 reviews

    UnReal World is a unique combination of roguelike roleplaying game and survival simulation set in the Far North long, long ago. Throughout the years, UnReal World has been praised for its depth, realism, atmosphere and immersion. The game is completely open-ended and you decide whether you wish to lead a life of a fisherman, a hermit searching for the peace, a brave adventurer, a rough hunter, a t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UnReal World.

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  2. The end didn’t come slowly. It wasn’t a collapse, or a downfall, or a long fight for survival. It was instant. For a brief moment, humanity thought it had contained the outbreak. Quarantine zones held. Borders closed. The infected were isolated. Then the virus went airborne. It swept across the planet so fast that 99.99% of humanity turned before anyone understood what was happening. Entire cit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forsaken Lands.

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  3. Discord About the DeveloperIskarn was born from an obsession.Hundreds of hours on Rimworld and Going Medieval managing my colonists and fortifying my base. Hordes survived (and plenty of game overs) on 7 Days to Die. And every time, the same thought: "What if I could build all of this block by block, in a real voxel world?" So I opened a code editor, and I started. Iskarn is that g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iskarn.

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  4. Forage, craft and hunt to survive the harsh Wild West Battle brutal weather conditions and endure the unforgiving elements Build and establish camps Farm and harvest crops and grow food to survive Explore a vibrant but dangerous Wild West Play solo or in up to 4 player co-op multiplayer Red Rust Pioneers combines the survival mechanics of ARK: Survival Evolved, The Forest, 7 Days to Die… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Rust Pioneers.

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  5. Terminus: Zombie Survivors 2 is an open-world zombie survival game set after the dead have won, and the sequel to the award-winning Terminus: Zombie Survivors. Ahead lie a town to strip bare, a winter to outlast, and nights when the only light for miles is the one in your hand. What remains is a small town and the empty country around it – motels and diners gone quiet, supermarkets picked half-cl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terminus: Zombie Survivors 2.

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  6. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    62% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    CrossWorlds: Escape is a hardcore game in which you will have to deploy all your skills to survive in a huge open world that is susceptible to changes in weather, seasons and various natural phenomena. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CrossWorlds: Escape.

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  7. The Fifth Sun is dying. Enter a cooperative survival world inspired by Mesoamerican mythology. Hunt, gather, build, and grow powerful enough to confront the creatures and forgotten gods that stand between humanity and the next dawn. Play alone or bring friends into a hostile wilderness where every expedition serves a larger purpose: strengthen your settlement, survive the turning calendar, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fifth Sun: New Fire.

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  8. Survive. Build. Ride. Trade. Defend. Ash Survival is an open-world survival game set on a remote island covered in dense forests, abandoned buildings, and scattered resources. Scavenge for supplies, build a secure base, grow your own food, and defend what’s yours. Explore the island to discover lootable houses, usable vehicles, and valuable natural resources. Use bikes and cars to travel faster—… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ash Survival.

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  9. Thveit is a storybook Norse-inspired city builder where mythology lives beside your people. Begin with a handful of settlers and a single forest clearing, then build a home that will flourish. As your settlement grows, the old ways endure - gods, spirits, and creatures of Norse folklore may reward devotion, test your resolve, or quietly become part of the stories your people tell. Prepare for the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thveit.

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  10. The world didn't end it became blighted.  humanity clings to survival in a land overrun. The dead wander, The living struggle. And every decision you make determines whether your settlement thrives… or collapses. You begin with only a handful of survivors and a broken down RV in an unforgiving wilderness. What starts as a makeshift camp must become something more. Shelter must be built, food… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Blighted Frontier.

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  11. You washed ashore on a mysterious island with nothing but the clothes on your back. Now what? In Shorekeeper, you are a survivor trying to carve out a new life. Start with a simple campfire, chop trees for wood, and slowly turn your campsite into a thriving sanctuary. Whether you want to explore deep caves or just watch the sunset by the fire, the island is yours to shape. Live the Island Life… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shorekeeper.

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  12. Loam is an open-world crafting survival game taking place across the endless world of oceans, islands, continents, and biomes. Begin from scratch, gather everything you can find and craft a new life either on dry land or out at sea. Collect sticks, stones, wood, ore, and many other natural resources to craft useful tools, weapons, equipment, and building materials. Start from basic stone tools, b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loam.

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  13. Welcome to WildRoot, a tranquil colony-building adventure! Step into a wild and untamed world where you'll guide your colony to prosperity. Build homes, grow resources, and create a harmonious community as you explore diverse biomes. Whether you're farming, hunting, or trading, every decision shapes the future of your settlement. Key Features Dynamic Biomes: Expand your colony across varied land… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WildRoot.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Nuclecard is a post-apocalyptic survival card game where every decision matters. Build your base across 30+ unique locations, craft 50+ items, cook 35+ foods, and master essential survival skills like farming, hunting, and water purification. The real challenge comes from the world itself. Radiation zones demand careful navigation, brutal winters punish the unprepared, and 30+ random events trigge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nuclecard.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    70% User Score Based on 7,408 reviews

    Subsistence is a sandbox, first person, solo or co-op, PvE open-world survival game. Struggle through changing seasons to build a base, develop technology and gear-up in the hostile environment. Defend yourself from wildlife, the elements and AI hunters (who also build bases in the world). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Subsistence.

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  16. A world that watches you backYou are a god over a procedurally generated wilderness. You cannot command your people directly — you shape the world they live in, and they draw their own conclusions. Burn a rival's forest and your faithful will call it a sign of favour. Burn your own and they will fear you by night. Every act leaves a mark. Places touched by your mercy become holy ground that pilgr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All Our Winters.

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  17. ROAD SURVIVAL: Bigger on the InsideThe apocalypse has turned every highway into a journey into the unknown. Drive your RV north and scavenge abandoned towns, stores, laboratories, and roadside ruins for food, fuel, equipment, furniture, and anything else worth bringing home. But the farther you travel, the more dangerous the world becomes. Deadlier weather, stronger infected, and dwindling reso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Road Survival: Bigger on the Inside.

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  18. A sudden plane crash interrupts the journey of archaeologist and adventurer John Rudel, leaving him on a deserted and unexplored island, now he must use all his knowledge and skill to survive and return home. Explore, builds, hunts and fights as he tries to survive the mysteries of this island. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mayday: The Survival Island.

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  19. You're alone on Mars.The mission is over. Your crew left you behind. You've got a pressure suit, whatever you can pull out of the ground, and a long way to go before you see Earth again. There's a rocket between you and home. You just have to build it first. Sol One is a first-person open-world survival game that tries to get the science right. It's for people who like grounded, science-driven su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sol One.

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  20. Survive together. Build your shelter. And never wander too far from the group.Don’t Follow is a first-person or Third person co-op survival horror game set on a remote island crawling with unnatural, zombie-like predators. Work together to explore, scavenge, build, and survive in a dynamic world where sound matters, night is deadly, and straying from your allies might be the last thing you do. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Follow.

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  21. Voxel Wild is a third-person open-world survival crafting action RPG built around exploration, destruction, building, and personal expression. Venture into procedurally generated lands, gather resources from a destructible voxel world, build a place to call home, and customize weapons and armor voxel by voxel. Hunt, cook, trade, and challenge powerful enemies alone or with friends in online co-op.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voxel Wild.

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  22. About This GameYou arrive at an abandoned homestead at the edge of a quiet Nordic forest. The fields have grown wild. The paths have faded. The forest is not doing well. Whatever life once existed here is gone. Now, it is up to you to bring it back. Restore a Forgotten PlaceClear dead wood, plant new trees, and slowly transform a neglected homestead into a living place again. As you work, the en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nordic Homestead: A Quiet Restoration Game.

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  23. The world ended. Home still needs tending. Nine Winters is a cozy post-apocalyptic life sim about building a life in a ruined city and seeing nine winters through. Search the ruins for useful supplies, then repair an empty place and make it home. Use what you bring back for meals, repairs, and furniture. A mattress on the floor can become a worn single bed, then a warm double bed. A stove made … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nine Winters.

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  24. About Hearthkeeper Heartheeper is the story of a small group of beings attempting to survive the cruel fates of a fantastical world. - Survival - Hearthkeeper is essentially a colony survival game, where your characters require food and water, shelter from extreme temperatures and to not get stabbed or eaten. Food can be grown by sowing fields or harvesting wild fruits and vegetables, hunting t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hearthkeeper.

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  25. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    84% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    The gods have abandoned this world, leaving it at the mercy of endless storms and the howls of the Black Wailers hunting in the dark. In this vast, procedurally generated wilderness, every night is a fight to survive, and every dawn is a hard-earned victory. Playable solo or with up to 6 players in online co-op, Whisper of the Swallows is a brutal survival experience where your goal is not just to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisper of the Swallows.

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  26. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 227 reviews

    Magisterium: Fantasy Craft is a third-person single and co-op medieval fantasy life simulator with survival and RPG elements. In Fantasy Craft you take a part of the main character who lost his father and had to move to his uncle to the village of Lovelydale to start a new adult life. Learn all the crafts and become a master in alchemy, potion-making, blacksmithing, carpentry, hunting, fishing, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magisterium: Fantasy Craft.

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  28. Arctic Unrest is an intense experience of combat survival set in a beautiful hand-crafted frozen world. Hunting, Crafting, Fighting and Vehicle navigation will all be required to keep fighting in this brutal arctic environment. Snowmobiles, Helicopters & Boats will help you move around in the Air, Land and Sea.  On foot a fun Parkour & Traversal system will keep you in the fight to sta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arctic Unrest.

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  29. Mithril is a procedurally generated voxel mining survival game. Infinite caves to explore, where each world changes with you. Every stone you touch, every flow of lava you manipulate, all has consequence. Dig by hand. Build factories to process it for you. Survive what hunts you. Then trigger the Dormancy, a deep sleep, and watch a million years of geology reshape the cave around you. Every Sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mithril.

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  30. Welcome to a medieval story of your own making. Live your life as you choose. Farm and sell your crops or pick up a sword and venture into the dark woods. Middle Ages: Peasants & Knights is a game about survival and adventures that you experience alone or with your friends. Every sunrise brings new challenges. And it is your decisions that hold the power to shape how the day ends when the sun … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Middle Ages: Peasants & Knights.

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  31. Tend the wilds, one quiet day at a time.Wildmark is a cozy idle RPG about a woodland Warden and the homestead they slowly bring back to life. Master ten interlocking skills, forge your own gear, raise a lodge among the pines, befriend the animals of the wood, and turn back the beasts at the forest's edge. Play in five-minute visits or long unwinding evenings — and your Warden keeps working while y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wildmark.

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  32. Dwarves have chosen you. Will you lead them? A new land, a new opportunity. Will you build a settlement, a fortress, a Mountainhall?  Mountainhall is a first-person colony sim. Most games in the genre hand you a cursor and a view from above. This one drops you inside the fortress. You play the overseer, on foot. You help dig the tunnels. You set down the workshops. And when the goblins arrive, y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mountainhall.

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  33. You wash up on a small island in a wide pixel sea with nothing but the Origin Block. By day the archipelago is peaceful and full of things waiting to be found. By night the beetles come – and that is when you find out how well you built.EXPLORE THE ARCHIPELAGOSwim from island to island, and every one is different: flowering meadows and deep forests, deserts and jungles, snowfields with penguins, m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bugs & Birdies.

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  34. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 700 reviews

    Endure an authentic survival experience unlike any other in The Last Plague: Blight. Carefully tend to your well-being, brave countless threats, and overcome daunting challenges within a disease-ridden procedurally generated open world. Delve into the heart of the Blight and bring it to an end. An obscure disease known as the Blight has descended upon the land. Barely escaping its devastating effe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Plague: Blight.

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  35. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 2,653 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 4 reviews

    Start your interstellar homestead in this peaceful open-world farming adventure!Build your sustainable exofarm, grow alien crops, customize your mech, and explore a new world full of mystery with up to three friends! Features RELAX ON A PEACEFUL WORLDLive the quiet life as you take in the sights and sounds of your new home. Enjoy a low-stress, combat-free experience without the need to manage thin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lightyear Frontier.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    66% User Score Based on 1,026 reviews

    My Island is a relaxed and beautiful survival game, You will drift on the vast ocean and start a lonely journey. Planting crops and trees, craft weapons, building houses,hunting and cooking. A grand open worldWe created a huge open world, Each island has different landscapes. There are hundreds of beautiful and unique islands in the map Powerful character customization systemYou can choose the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Island.

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  37. Heavily inspired by games like Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon, A Forest Tail will have mechanics such as farming, dungeon explorations, RPG leveling, real time combat, skill systems, magic, and of course, romance. There will be mature content in this game, but the dev is planning to make an SFW version that avoids that for those not interested in that aspect. Thus there will be heavy focus on mak… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Forest Tail.

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    Skill Progression & Professions — Hardcore Survival CraftingGather resources, grow crops, hunt, craft, cook, forge weapons… Every action shapes your path to survival. Begin your journey by choosing from several hero-style characters, each equipped with unique talents and skill advantages. Your choice dramatically changes your pacing, strategy, and challenges— making every playthrough fresh, v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VIFA.

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  39. One woman, one mountain, and a window you leave open.A lone climber wanders the mountain on the edge of your screen (or the full screen, I'm not your supervisor), a dog at her heel. She hunts, chops, climbs and...punches rocks as you direct. Every night she makes camp and lights a fire. No one knows why she's climbing. She knows. PUNCH ROCK is a casual idle survival game that lives in a small w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Punch Rock.

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  40. A little home. A world of discovery. Turn a small patch of alien soil into a thriving ranch, and fill it with creatures you have met on your travels. Starbloom Ranch brings farming, creature collecting and adventure together, with a home worth returning to after every expedition. Grow a ranch full of life Plant, water and harvest colourful alien crops. Sell your surplus, expand your gardens… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starbloom Ranch.

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  41. Fall into the world of Wild Sky, a survival-crafting adventure where magical creatures called Guardians are your greatest allies. Sail through the skies on your trusty airship and explore a massive world; discover unique floating biomes teeming with life, hidden treasures, and dangerous beasts to conquer.  Explore solo or play cooperatively with friends as you build everything from cozy cottage… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guardians of the Wild Sky.

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  42. The demigods are gone. Across the realms, the powers that once kept the world stable have vanished without warning. Faith fractures, old factions panic, monsters grow stranger, and the Void begins twisting dungeons, wildlife, settlements, and entire worlds into chaos. You are not a chosen champion. You begin as an ordinary civilian trying to survive the collapse. But survival becomes responsibil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos of the Realms.

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    You land alone, with a pod and a suit. Mars does not care. Turn regolith into iron, iron into machines, machines into an industry that covers the horizon - one belt at a time. Not a skybox. Not a level. The entire planet at 1:1 scale, streamed live from real NASA MOLA/HRSC elevation data. Walk out of Gale crater, drive the length of Valles Marineris, put a mining outpost on the polar ice cap … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MORS.

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  44. The wilds are dangerous, but also bountiful. Only a few humans arrived in this new world, but you’re all ready to make it your home and start a new village. Taming these lands is not for you alone, but for those that come after as well. There’s far too much to do in one lifetime. Witherspring Wilds is an open world life sim that goes beyond any you have seen before. With boundless options - far… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witherspring Wilds.

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  45. "Infected Zone Survival" is an open world zombie apocalypse survival game. The game is mainly based on third person action shooting, and can be searched, disguised, built, made, planted,fished, hunted, recruited NPCs, simulated management, etc. Game Introduction:Players will play as survivors of the apocalypse and need to survive alone or cooperate in a world ravaged by zombie viruses. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infected Zone Survival.

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  46. Veyora is a medieval open-world RPG with elements of farming, survival, and adventure. In a vast, stylized world, you decide where to live and what to create – whether near a bustling town, in the lonely mountains, or by a peaceful lake. Each location offers its own resources, challenges, and opportunities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veyora.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 6,376 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Lay claim to unspoiled lands and pave the way for a fierce Viking tribe. Craft the ultimate settlement solo or together with up to x3 friends. Trust in the Gods and the power of the Eye of Odin and summon intelligent NPC villagers to provide camaraderie and relief from the toils of survival. In ASKA, strive to build a self-sustaining Viking tribe, working, crafting, hunting and fighting together.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aska.

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  48. Build a cozy haven where lanterns glow, taverns bustle, and NPCs gather for festivities. But when the sun dips, step through the Shadow Lands portal into shifting biomes, brutal enemies, lost kingdoms, and high-risk runs where the longer you stay, the richer (and deadlier) it gets. Rescue villagers, forge alliances or wage wars, and watch the Shadow Lands adapt to your choices. Community-m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rest Here.

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  49. Disaster strikes a remote research base on a distant moon. Your escape pod malfunctions and slams into an uncharted, Earth-like planet. You wake with nothing but wreckage, your instincts, and a whole world to tame. Survive. Build. Escape. But escape is only the beginning. The creatures hunting you are connected to the catastrophe that stranded you here, and whatever caused it has spread across th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PlanetSmith.

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  50. Kingdom Craft is a survival game in a world of floating islands with unique gravity. Craft items by combining different materials, explore, build, and progress to reach the ancient portal and return home. You are suddenly transported to another world. The only way to escape is to find the ancient portal and activate it to get back home, overcoming all obstacles along the way. WorldThe world is f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Craft.

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