The Best Crafting Games - Page 5

Update : Crashlands 2 added at rank #34.
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Mr. Prepper (2021)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS Playstation 4 Xbox One

In Mr. Prepper, you must build an underground shelter, craft machines, and explore atmospheric locations to survive in a world controlled by an authoritarian government. Will you help Mr. Prepper defy the government and stay alive? This thrilling survival game offers an interesting prepper/survival concept, with a decent variety of items to build and explore. The game will keep you on edge with the slight stress of coming under inspection, all while providing a relaxing experience. Craft, trade, explore, and scavenge your way to success!


What we like:
  • Interesting prepper/survival concept
  • Decent variety of stuff to build
  • Slight stress of coming under inspection
  • Fun exploring the map
  • Relaxing game
What could be improved:
  • Building/crafting loop is low-impact
  • Short replay value
  • UI improvements needed
  • Lots of grinding

  • survival
  • resource-management
  • crafting
  • simulation
  • base-building
  • underground
  • life
  • 2.5d
  • atmospheric
  • management
  • point-and-click
  • economy

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UNDYING (2021)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Survive a zombie apocalypse in UNDYING, a heart-wrenching tale of a mother teaching her son to survive. Experience a captivating narrative with smooth gameplay and an enjoyable art style. Or solve cryptic puzzles in Quern: Undying Thoughts, a game that pays homage to the classic Myst series with its grim atmosphere and challenging puzzles.

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What we like:
  • Emotional and captivating narrative
  • Smooth gameplay
  • Enjoyable art style
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Homage to classic Myst series
What could be improved:
  • Lack of endgame content
  • Repetitive teaching mechanic
  • Dialogue and subtitle issues
  • Unbalanced story mode

  • survival
  • zombies
  • post-apocalyptic
  • rpg
  • crafting
  • story
  • open-world
  • management
  • multiple-endings
  • first-person
  • adventure
  • cooking
  • inventory
  • cinematic
  • choices

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Wild Hearts (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Xbox Series X/s

Wild Hearts is an action-adventure game set in a feudal Japan-inspired land where giant beasts known as Kemono roam. Players use various weapons like swords, umbrellas and bows to attack these creatures, and also build Karakuri objects with resources found around them. The combat is fast-paced and satisfying with a parry system for some weapons, while the monster designs are an interesting mix of animals and environment. Players must also manage resources in order to build Dragon Karakuri and simple Karakuri structures with varying functions.

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What we like:
  • Vibrant visuals
  • Armor sets with human or Kemono aspects
  • Environmental effects like seasons
  • Engaging narrative
  • Fast-paced combat
  • Unique gameplay loop with dynamic weapon styles
  • Cross-play support for multiplayer hunts
What could be improved:
  • Performance issues on lower-end hardware
  • Repetitive encounters

  • fight
  • battle
  • crafting
  • cooperative
  • combat
  • resource
  • fantasy
  • combo
  • rpg
  • multiplayer
  • exploration
  • action-hunting
  • action
  • construction
  • hunting

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Universe For Sale (2023)

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Linux IOS iPhone Android Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS

A space station nestled in the clouds of Jupiter. A bizarre bazaar where a young, worried woman crafts entire universes in the palm of her hand. A mysterious cultist who's stripped the flesh from his bones in order to reach enlightenment. Here, there's a universe for sale. You buying?


  • hand-drawn
  • point-and-click
  • visual-novel
  • crafting
  • travel
  • atmospheric
  • comic
  • sci-fi
  • time
  • conversation
  • book
  • exploration
  • 2d
  • cute
  • adventure

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Wizard With a Gun (2023)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X/s Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 PC Windows

Dive into 'Wizard with a Gun', an enchanting survival adventure where you craft bullets, battle beasts, and bend time! Team up with friends or brave it alone in a world where your magical firepower is your lifeline. Customize your wizard and tower, uncover secrets, and master the art of gunomancy in this bewitching, chaotic realm.

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What we like:
  • Stunning art style
  • Engaging crafting and customization
  • Co-op gameplay enhances fun
  • Unique time-travel gameplay mechanic
  • Captivating story with deep lore
What could be improved:
  • Potential grind for gear
  • Some clunky inventory management

  • survival
  • sandbox
  • crafting
  • cooperative
  • rogue-like
  • isometric
  • twin-stick
  • set
  • boss
  • shooter
  • magical
  • tower
  • exploration
  • online
  • resource

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Starsand (2021)

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Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows

In Starsand, you'll explore a vast and unforgiving desert, scavenging for resources, building a shelter, and hunting to survive. With dynamic weather and day/night changes, you'll have to plan and act wisely to uncover the secrets of an ancient civilization and make it back home. Can you survive in this harsh environment and make it out alive?


What we like:
  • Good survival elements
  • Interesting premise
  • Nice desert atmosphere
  • Nice exploration aspects
  • Unique navigation system
What could be improved:
  • Limited content
  • Clunky gameplay
  • Unforgiving resource allocation
  • Bugs and glitches
  • Lack of save points

  • survival
  • crafting
  • open-world
  • base-building
  • resource-management
  • building
  • inventory
  • 3d
  • management
  • sandbox
  • aliens
  • sci-fi
  • atmospheric
  • realistic
  • first-person

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ASKA (2024)

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early access Android PC Windows

Lay claim to unspoiled lands and pave the way for a fierce Viking tribe. Craft the ultimate settlement solo or together with up to x3 friends. Trust in the Gods and the power of the Eye of Odin and summon intelligent NPC villagers to provide camaraderie and relief from the toils of survival.


  • survival
  • crafting
  • colony
  • cooperative
  • open-world
  • base-building
  • building
  • fantasy
  • dashboard
  • souls
  • multiplayer
  • dark
  • automation
  • mythology
  • procedural

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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (2023)

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PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox One

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™ is a first-person, action-adventure game set in the never-before-seen Western Frontier of Pandora. Get the Aranahe Warrior Pack for free when you play on PlayStation®5.

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  • open-world
  • crafting
  • mech
  • stealth
  • first-person
  • shooter
  • combat
  • exploration
  • cooperative

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Smalland: Survive the Wilds (2024)

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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5

Dive into Smalland: Survive the Wilds, where your survival skills are put to the test in an expansive, mysterious world. Ride insects, build shelters with friends, and unravel ancient secrets. Arm yourself with unique gear and face the wild's colossal inhabitants. Can you thrive among the giants of nature?

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What we like:
  • Customizable controls
  • Enjoyable resource gathering
  • Exceptional base building
  • Captivating atmosphere and visuals
What could be improved:
  • Motion sickness issues
  • Potential for inventory loss and movement glitches

  • survival
  • crafting
  • open-world
  • cooperative
  • base-building
  • building
  • sandbox
  • city-building
  • character

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Nightingale (2024)

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early access PC Windows

Nightingale is an open world survival crafting game, where you’ll adventure across the mysterious and dangerous Fae Realms. As a daring Realmwalker, you’ll defeat monstrous enemies, survive hostile environments, and build elaborate estates in a visually stunning Gaslamp Fantasy world.

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  • survival
  • crafting
  • card
  • cooperative
  • exploration
  • open-world
  • rpg

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