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Also Underground and Base-Building, like Mr. Prepper.
- Free
- Deck Playable
- 2020
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The closest matches to Mr. Prepper: Mr. Prepper: Prologue, Sheltered, This War of Mine, Endzone - A World Apart, and Bum Simulator. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Also Base-Building and Crafting, like Mr. Prepper.
- $1.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2014
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Endzone - A World Apart
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Mr. Prepper.
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Bum Simulator
Why this: Shares base building and crafting with Mr. Prepper.
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Forager
Why this: Shares crafting with Mr. Prepper.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Mr. Prepper
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Shares survival and base building with Mr. Prepper.
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- Released: 2021
- Developer: Rejected Games
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 7
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 82% of 1,859 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Quirky and humorous atmosphere
- Rewarding upgrades and unlocks
- Tactical base building
- Atmospheric
- Relaxing
- Base building
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Mr. Prepper at current Steam store prices.
Survival Log
Why this: Shares base building and crafting with Mr. Prepper.
DYSMANTLE
Why this: Shares base building with Mr. Prepper.
The Riftbreaker
Why this: Also Base-Building and Crafting, like Mr. Prepper.
Prison Escape Simulator: Dig Out
Why this: Shares crafting with Mr. Prepper.
About Mr. Prepper
The closest matches to Mr. Prepper: Mr. Prepper: Prologue, Sheltered, This War of Mine, Endzone - A World Apart, and Bum Simulator. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Mr. Prepper is your kind of game, the closest matches are Mr. Prepper: Prologue, Sheltered and This War of Mine — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric and relaxing, and single out its base building and crafting. 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.
Mr. Prepper is a 2021 survival base-builder developed by Rejected Games and published by PlayWay S.A. Set against the backdrop of impending nuclear disaster, players construct and manage an underground shelter while navigating a tense, paranoid regime. The game blends action, adventure, simulation, and RPG elements with mechanics focused on base-building, crafting, survival resource management, and story-driven missions. Reviewers highlight its quirky and humorous atmosphere, noting that players describe it as atmospheric and relaxing despite the survival premise. The tactical base-building and rewarding progression through upgrades and unlocks provide sustained engagement across a medium-length solo experience. Players can expect approximately 10-20 hours of gameplay at normal difficulty, and the title runs at a playable level on Steam Deck. The game holds an 82% positive rating from 1,859 Steam reviews and is priced at $19.99 USD.
About Mr. Prepper: Mr. Prepper is about being prepared. You know something is wrong. The risk of a nuclear war is in the air and you need to get ready for what's coming.
Is Mr. Prepper worth buying?
Recent reviews are much worse
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 82% of 1,859 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 61% positive across 62 new reviews, 21 points below its all-time score.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 33 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 19 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Quirky and humorous atmosphere
- Rewarding upgrades and unlocks
- Tactical base building
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Cool concept but clunky. Needs QoL upgrades like cooking straight from the oven if the fridge is nearby, combining rooms after they're built, better tutorial, and reducing other tedious game mechanics.”
“Dull and forgettable. The story and political setting are meaningless and artless, serving as little more than a thoughtless pretext for a base-builder. The gameplay is grindy, especially during the first several hours; it takes quite a…”
People who play it also play: Mr. Prepper: Prologue, Sheltered, This War of Mine
Frequently asked about Mr. Prepper
Can I run it?
Does Mr. Prepper run on Steam Deck?
Mr. Prepper is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Mr. Prepper cost?
Mr. Prepper is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Mr. Prepper?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Mr. Prepper are Mr. Prepper: Prologue, Sheltered, This War of Mine.
Who developed Mr. Prepper?
Mr. Prepper was developed by Rejected Games and published by PlayWay S.A., Rejected Games.