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Games like the ISLE survival

If the ISLE survival is your kind of game, the closest matches are Where's the Boat, Shuttle World and Under A New Sun — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About the ISLE survival: The ISLE survival is a vast open world survival / crafting game. Loot resources, craft items, build camps and explore the environment. Protect yourself from hazards and wildlife. Find ways to survive in hostile living conditions.

2023ActionIndieAdventureSimulationEarly Access5.99 USDWindowsby Free Land Studios
the ISLE survival — Steam game cover

Players who liked the ISLE survival also play

Steam players who put hours into the ISLE survival also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Where's the Boat

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for the ISLE survival fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with the ISLE survival.

    Where's the Boat is a sandbox open world survival crafting game set on an archipelago of deserted islands. Gather resources, craft tools, tend to your needs and travel from island to island in search for a way back to civilization.

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation11.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Shuttle World

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for the ISLE survival fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Early Access with the ISLE survival.

    Shuttle World is a first person open world sandbox game, integrating exploration, construction, survival, entertainment and other elements. Players can embark on adventures alone in the game, exploring the entire vast planet! Various free gameplay, welcome to download...

    2023SimulationRPGEarly Access11.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Under A New Sun

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for the ISLE survival fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with the ISLE survival.

    While searching for a new home, an unexpected failure in your ship has left you stranded on a planet surprisingly similar to Earth. Discover a vast open world, hunt for food, develop technologies, and build yourself a new home to survive!

    2023IndieAdventureSimulation17.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Medieval Dynasty

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for the ISLE survival fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with the ISLE survival.

    Hunt, survive, build and lead in the harsh Middle Ages: Create your own Medieval Dynasty and ensure its long-lasting prosperity or die trying! Play alone or team up with friends to enjoy the ultimate medieval experience.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure34.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Urge

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for the ISLE survival fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with the ISLE survival.

    Fight, build, explore, survive, while the dynamic player-caused hazardous fog is slowly changing the rules of the world around you.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure15.29 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Mist Survival

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for the ISLE survival fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with the ISLE survival.

    MIST SURVIVAL is a Single-player, survival stealth sandbox game Players will experience the Apocalypse stimulation in the form of virus pandemic, the players have to deal with it to survive through the difficulties such as finding shelter and food, threats from the environment and climate: wild animals, bandits, infected, and dense mist t

    2018ActionIndieAdventure10.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Bootstrap Island

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for the ISLE survival fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with the ISLE survival.

    A Robinson Crusoe–inspired VR roguelike survival adventure set in the 17th century. Shipwrecked on a ruthless tropical island, you must survive without guidance. Trust your instincts as you face wild beasts, nature’s fury, and a mysterious local tribe.

    2026ActionStrategyIndie24.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. City 20

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for the ISLE survival fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with the ISLE survival.

    Survive in a living post-apocalyptic city. Build trust or spark conflict with NPCs and factions, uncover mysteries, and watch the world change with your every choice.

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below the ISLE survival at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under the ISLE survival on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with the ISLE survival.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under the ISLE survival on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with the ISLE survival.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under the ISLE survival on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with the ISLE survival.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under the ISLE survival on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with the ISLE survival.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under the ISLE survival on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with the ISLE survival.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under the ISLE survival on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with the ISLE survival.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under the ISLE survival on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with the ISLE survival.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under the ISLE survival on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with the ISLE survival.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with the ISLE survival.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with the ISLE survival.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with the ISLE survival.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with the ISLE survival.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with the ISLE survival.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with the ISLE survival.

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with the ISLE survival.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with the ISLE survival.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about the ISLE survival

How much does the ISLE survival cost?
the ISLE survival is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to the ISLE survival?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside the ISLE survival are Where's the Boat, Shuttle World, Under A New Sun.
Who developed the ISLE survival?
the ISLE survival was developed by Free Land Studios.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on the ISLE survival.

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