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2022PC, Steam Deck verified70 % positive9.99 €

A relaxed arctic survival adventure where you roam an island by dog sled, kayak and parachute, gather resources and build up your base camp.

  • Resources and survival
  • Open world
  • Cosy, great for unwinding
  • Lots to discover

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In short: Games like Arctico

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Arctico special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Cattails

92 %Match

2017PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified95 % positive12.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Arctico: an open world, a cosy mood to unwind and lots to discover.

You live as a cat in an open wilderness: hunting, gathering herbs, making friends, getting married and raising kittens. A relaxed animal life sim with light RPG elements.

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cyubeVR

Open world

A VR voxel sandbox set in an endless procedurally generated world where you gather resources, craft and build freely. Roomscale VR controls and a dynamic day/night cycle make the building feel immersive.

Raft

Resources and survival

You begin on a tiny raft in the middle of the ocean, collecting debris, expanding your floating home and exploring islands while sharks circle. Solo or in co-op, survival turns into a laid-back crafting and discovery voyage with a mysterious story.

My Little Universe

Accessible and relaxed

A relaxed worldbuilding game where you mine, craft and build up tiny planets with just a pickaxe, while fending off simple monsters. The loop of gathering, building and expanding is cozy and easy to pick up.

Astroneer

Open world

As an astronaut you explore colorful planets, reshape terrain like clay with your terrain tool, and build bases with automated production chains. A relaxed mix of discovery, gathering and tinkering, solo or in co-op.

Winter Burrow

Resources and survival

A cozy survival game where you play a mouse returning to rebuild your burrow in a snowy forest. Gathering, crafting, knitting, baking and chats with the woodland locals make for a warm, low-stress experience.

The Sims 2: Castaway

Resources and survival

Your Sims are shipwrecked on a deserted tropical island and must manage food, shelter and needs from scratch. You explore the island, gather resources and gradually uncover its secrets.

The Sims Castaway Stories

Resources and survival

Your Sims are shipwrecked on an uncharted island and must build a new life: construct shelters, befriend animals, meet natives and uncover secrets. It offers a goal-driven Story mode and an open-ended Free Play mode.

Outbound

Open world

You build a cozy home on wheels and travel through a colorful open world. Live off-grid with solar, wind and water power, grow crops, and customize your vehicle, alone or with up to three friends.

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