In the same spirit

Games like Sons of the Forest: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of Sons of the Forest (2024): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as Sons of the Forest (18)

The Long Dark Indie by Hinterland Studio (2014) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 76★ 3.91 Pacific Drive Racing by Ironwood Studio (2024) · ≈ 5h ★ 3.78 Don't Starve Together Indie by Klei Entertainment (2016) · ≈ 7h Metacritic 83★ 3.77 Abiotic Factor Shooter by Deep Field Games (2025) · ≈ 11h ★ 4.1 No Man's Sky Adventure by Hello Games (2016) · ≈ 15h Metacritic 75★ 3.71 Grounded Indie by Obsidian Entertainment (2022) · ≈ 6h Metacritic 82★ 3.8 Core Keeper Adventure by Pugstorm (2024) · ≈ 5h ★ 3.94 Dead Island 2 Adventure by Dambuster Studios (2023) · ≈ 11h Metacritic 75★ 3.68 Enshrouded Adventure by Keen Games (2026) · ≈ 9h ★ 3.71 Schedule I Strategy by TVGS (2025) · ≈ 6h ★ 3.79 Lethal Company Indie by Zeekerss (2023) · ≈ 8h ★ 4.23 Terraria Platformer by Engine Software (2011) · ≈ 15h Metacritic 81★ 4.08 State of Decay Action by Undead Labs (2013) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 79★ 3.62 Kingdom: Two Crowns Adventure by Raw Fury (2018) · ≈ 6h Metacritic 85★ 4.14 Slime Rancher Indie by Monomi Park (2016) · ≈ 6h Metacritic 81★ 3.87 Starbound Casual by Chucklefish (2016) · ≈ 17h Metacritic 81★ 3.82 V Rising MMO by Stunlock Studios (2024) · ≈ 7h ★ 3.72 Satisfactory Indie by Coffee Stain Studios (2024) · ≈ 12h ★ 4.3