In the same spirit

Games like Starbound: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of Starbound (2016): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as Starbound (18)

Stardew Valley Indie by Chucklefish (2016) · ≈ 13h Metacritic 89★ 4.39 Terraria Platformer by Engine Software (2011) · ≈ 15h Metacritic 81★ 4.08 Core Keeper Adventure by Pugstorm (2024) · ≈ 5h ★ 3.94 BattleBlock Theater Adventure by The Behemoth (2013) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 85★ 3.84 Don't Starve Together Indie by Klei Entertainment (2016) · ≈ 7h Metacritic 83★ 3.77 Plague Inc: Evolved Casual by Ndemic Creations (2015) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 80★ 3.98 No Man's Sky Adventure by Hello Games (2016) · ≈ 15h Metacritic 75★ 3.71 Shatter Adventure by Kanawati (2009) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 84★ 3.17 Trine 2: Complete Story Platformer by Frozenbyte (2013) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 84★ 3.72 Hyper Light Drifter Indie by Heart Machine (2016) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 84★ 4.14 Sons of the Forest Indie by Endnight Games (2024) · ≈ 11h ★ 3.63 Palworld Indie by Pocketpair (2024) · ≈ 22h ★ 3.59 Risk of Rain Platformer by Hopoo Games (2013) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 77★ 3.91 Factorio Casual by Wube Software (2020) · ≈ 20h Metacritic 83★ 4.35 Kingdom: Two Crowns Adventure by Raw Fury (2018) · ≈ 6h Metacritic 85★ 4.14 Enshrouded Adventure by Keen Games (2026) · ≈ 9h ★ 3.71 Forager Adventure by Humble Bundle (2016) · ≈ 7h Metacritic 78★ 4.04 To the Moon Adventure by X.D. Network (2011) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 81★ 4.29