Rank 01Why this
Shares base building with No Man's Sky.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Games like No Man's Sky
- 32 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked No Man's Sky also play
The closest matches to No Man's Sky: Satisfactory, Subnautica, ASTRONEER, Terraria, and Valheim. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Open World Survival Craft and Crafting, like No Man's Sky.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
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Terraria
Why this: Shares procedural generation with No Man's Sky.
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The Planet Crafter
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Space, like No Man's Sky.
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Elite Dangerous
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as No Man's Sky.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like No Man's Sky
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Also Open World Survival Craft and Space Sim, like No Man's Sky.
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: Hello Games
- Price: $23.99−60%checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 82% of 180,011 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Metacritic 61
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Build bases anywhere in the galaxy
- Customize your starship inside and out
- Discover untouched planets
- Atmospheric
- Cozy
- Epic
More games like No Man's Sky, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to No Man's Sky
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Starfield
Why this: Shares ship customization and resource management with No Man's Sky.
Outer Wilds
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as No Man's Sky.
Empyrion - Galactic Survival
Why this: Shares procedural generation with No Man's Sky.
Kerbal Space Program
Why this: Same immersive mood as No Man's Sky.
Grounded
Why this: Shares base building with No Man's Sky.
Mass Effect (2007)
Why this: Same epic mood as No Man's Sky.
Starbound
Why this: Shares base building and procedural generation with No Man's Sky.
Realms of Magic
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Crafting, like No Man's Sky.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below No Man's Sky at current Steam store prices.
ARK: Survival Evolved
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Crafting, like No Man's Sky.
Don't Starve Together
Why this: Shares base building and procedural generation with No Man's Sky.
Deep Rock Galactic
Why this: Shares procedural generation with No Man's Sky.
X4: Foundations
Why this: Shares ship customization with No Man's Sky.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Satisfactory
Why this: Shares base building with No Man's Sky.
Subnautica
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Crafting, like No Man's Sky.
Terraria
Why this: Shares procedural generation with No Man's Sky.
Valheim
Why this: Shares base building and procedural generation with No Man's Sky.
The Planet Crafter
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Space, like No Man's Sky.
More from Hello Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Hello Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
The Last Campfire
Why this: Shares exploration with No Man's Sky.
About No Man's Sky
The closest matches to No Man's Sky: Satisfactory, Subnautica, ASTRONEER, Terraria, and Valheim. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If No Man's Sky is your kind of game, the closest matches are Satisfactory, Subnautica and ASTRONEER — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, cozy and epic, and single out its base building and expedition seasons. 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.
No Man's Sky is a 2016 Action-Adventure game developed by Hello Games. Set across an infinite procedurally generated universe, it offers base-building, exploration, freighter fleet management, language learning, and extensive multi-tool and starship customization. Players can establish bases on any planet throughout the galaxy, and the game supports MMO-style co-op multiplayer. The title holds an 82% positive rating from over 180,000 Steam reviews. Reviewers and players describe the experience as atmospheric, immersive, and relaxing, praising the scope of an ever-expanding universe to discover. Nine years of free updates have continuously expanded the game's content. The game is verified on Steam Deck and carries a $59.99 price tag.
About No Man's Sky: No Man's Sky is a game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated universe.
Is No Man's Sky worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 82% of 180,011 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 91% positive across 1,971 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- On sale: 60% off, now $23.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 85 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 54 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Build bases anywhere in the galaxy
- Customize your starship inside and out
- Discover untouched planets
- Infinite universe to explore
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I have such a love-hate relationship with this game. It's visually stunning and the sheer freedom you get from space travel is unmatched, but after a while you start to see the cracks. The same reused assets, homogeneous terrain…”
“This game is the most over-hyped shallow experience. Mile-wide and an inch deep has never been a more fitting description. Majority of the "endless activities" are a waste of time, most have probably about 30 mins of gameplay before you've…”
People who play it also play: Satisfactory, Subnautica, ASTRONEER
Frequently asked about No Man's Sky
Can I run it?
Is No Man's Sky verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — No Man's Sky is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does No Man's Sky cost?
No Man's Sky is listed on Steam at 23.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does No Man's Sky have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — No Man's Sky supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to No Man's Sky?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside No Man's Sky are Satisfactory, Subnautica, ASTRONEER.
Who developed No Man's Sky?
No Man's Sky was developed by Hello Games.