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2016PCXboxSteam Deck playable92 % positive−60 % ~~14.99 €~~ 5.99 €

A colorful 2D sandbox adventure where you hop between procedurally generated planets to mine, build, farm, found colonies and fight, solo or with friends. There is a main quest, but the real draw is the near-endless freedom of roaming the galaxy.

Open world
Lots to discover
Sci-fi setting
Co-op or multiplayer

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The closest matches for Starbound are Hover: Revolt of Gamers, Terraria and Grow Up. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Starbound special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Hover: Revolt of Gamers

89 %Match

2017PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch80 % positive19.99 €

Open world
Sci-fi setting
Lots to discover

A fast parkour game set in a colorful, futuristic open-world city where you rebel against the mayor's ban on video games. Running, jumping and exploring take center stage, wrapped in neon retro style and plenty of gamer humor.

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Terraria

Co-op or multiplayer

A 2D sandbox adventure where you dig, build and craft while ever-tougher bosses unlock new gear tiers and biomes. Its huge item pool and hidden secrets make it a near-endless experience, especially with friends.

Grow Up

Sci-fi setting

You guide the clumsy little robot BUD as he climbs, jumps and glides across an open planet, collecting crystals and upgrading his abilities. It's a light, colorful and funny adventure built around the joy of exploring.

Bang-On Balls: Chronicles

Cosy, great for unwinding

A quirky 3D sandbox adventure where you roll around as a ball through a destructible open world, hunting collectibles and customizing your character. Playable solo, in split screen, or online with up to four players.

Lost Nova

Sci-fi setting

After crashing on an alien planet, you explore, salvage, craft, trade and upgrade to find your way home. It mixes platforming action with management and crafting elements.

Windforge

Strong character progression

A 2D sandbox adventure in a steampunk world where you build and destroy blocks and pilot customizable airships through hostile skies.

Echo Point Nova

Sci-fi setting

A fast, stylish first-person shooter where you zip across a colorful sci-fi world with fluid, acrobatic movement and satisfying gunplay. Explore the open world solo or with friends in online co-op.

Primal Planet

Strong character progression

A dino-themed Metroidvania where you rise from a humble caveman, fighting dinosaurs and savage tribes, crafting and upgrading gear, and uncovering ancient aliens. Playable solo or in local co-op.

Disney Infinity

Cosy, great for unwinding

A family-friendly toy-box game where you adventure with characters from Disney and Pixar worlds such as Pirates of the Caribbean, The Incredibles and Monsters University. A creative sandbox mode lets you build your own worlds and games.

Sonic Frontiers

Sci-fi setting

Sonic speeds across large open-zone islands, fighting giant bosses and uncovering puzzles and secrets. It keeps the pace high with an accessible combat system, upgradeable skills and a standout soundtrack.

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