In the same spirit

Games like Minecraft: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of Minecraft (2009): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as Minecraft (18)

No Man's Sky Adventure by Hello Games (2016) · ≈ 15h Metacritic 75★ 3.71 Pacific Drive Racing by Ironwood Studio (2024) · ≈ 5h ★ 3.78 Sons of the Forest Indie by Endnight Games (2024) · ≈ 11h ★ 3.63 Don't Starve Together Indie by Klei Entertainment (2016) · ≈ 7h Metacritic 83★ 3.77 Forager Adventure by Humble Bundle (2016) · ≈ 7h Metacritic 78★ 4.04 Slime Rancher 2 Adventure by Monomi Park (2025) · ≈ 4h ★ 3.95 The Long Dark Indie by Hinterland Studio (2014) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 76★ 3.91 Schedule I Strategy by TVGS (2025) · ≈ 6h ★ 3.79 Slime Rancher Indie by Monomi Park (2016) · ≈ 6h Metacritic 81★ 3.87 Elite Dangerous Adventure by Frontier Developments (2015) · ≈ 14h Metacritic 80★ 3.94 Little Kitty, Big City Adventure by Double Dagger Studio (2024) · ≈ 4h ★ 3.94 Rising Storm 2: VIETNAM Action by Tripwire Interactive (2017) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 81★ 3.77 Stardew Valley Indie by Chucklefish (2016) · ≈ 13h Metacritic 89★ 4.39 Abiotic Factor Shooter by Deep Field Games (2025) · ≈ 11h ★ 4.1 Terraria Platformer by Engine Software (2011) · ≈ 15h Metacritic 81★ 4.08 Starbound Casual by Chucklefish (2016) · ≈ 17h Metacritic 81★ 3.82 Core Keeper Adventure by Pugstorm (2024) · ≈ 5h ★ 3.94 V Rising MMO by Stunlock Studios (2024) · ≈ 7h ★ 3.72