Terraria has inspired games and mechanics alike after being released in 2011. However, it can often leave fans just desperate to find their next love. Terraria is one of the best of its kind out there, especially with a 10/10 rating on Steam and 83% on Metacritic. So what games can fans play to help scratch that itch they have after enjoying Terraria's last update?

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Luckily there are hundreds of wonderful experiences to be had that are both similar or inspired by this legendary adventure RPG. Whether looking for similar mechanics, survival systems, or just an RPG adventure, there is something for every fan of Terraria that is guaranteed to keep you occupied for days.

Updated February 23rd, 2021, by Jessica Filby: There was a time when Terraria was filled with updates and countless items, but alas, all good things must come to an end. However, the end of a good thing can often lead to the beginning of an even greater game! Not unlike these new and extremely popular games that have either been missed by fans of Terraria or have only recently taken the PC gaming world by storm. 2021 brings a new and unique generation of gaming and gamers filled with escapes, and a new fascination with the Viking lands and lore, all providing unpredictable adventures and more importantly, hundreds of hours of fun. Terraria is one of the best games in history, and with its final update came a storm of new games that changed the face of gaming forever.

13 Valheim

A well built lakeside Settlement from Valheim, complete with walled castle and outlying buildings

Valheim has taken the gaming world by storm, coming out on February 2nd and setting the record for the most concurrent players, a title it took from Terraria. This wonderful open-world survival craft game allows the player to become a Viking warrior who must battle, build and conquer to bring order to Valheim.

Similar to Terraria, Valheim allows the player to collect countless items, fight unique and particularly challenging enemies and pretty much build what they want when they want, as long as they have the tools. It's a game not to be missed, and one that deserves the hype it's receiving.

12 Starbound

Starbound Gameplay, cows and towers

Visually this game is extremely similar to Terraria and will provide fans with equally entertaining gameplay and building mechanics. Starbound is a 2016 game that drops the player into a lost in space story where they need to beam down to the planet below them, fix their ship and explore what the universe has to offer.

If fans are looking for something different, this may not be the game for them as it will certainly feel like you're playing a remake of Terraria. However, it provides a brand new and exciting experience that is visually pleasing and lots of fun to play.

11 Spiritfarer

a spiritfarer boat with buildings neatly places

Spiritfarer is a wonderful take on the acceptance of death and the process of grief. It takes the player on a journey as Stella, the newly appointed Spiritfarer. It is her job to take the dying to the Everdoor and say their final goodbyes to the world which leads to some emotional scenes as well as some beautiful gameplay.

While not visually similar, players will find themselves seeing similarities in the way you build onto your boat and create objects, but it doesn't involve any battles with eyes or worms.

10 Scrapnaut

Scrapnaut gameplay, a farm land

While Scrapnaut hasn't come out just yet  (released in March), it's definitely not a game to be missed. With its interesting visuals and steampunk vibe, Scrapnaut will appeal to those fans who love building and creating while still having to deal with electricity, oxygen, and more!

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Similar to Terraria, Scrapnaut is an open world sandbox adventure game, so if you love those kinds of aspects then this is the next game for you.

9 Grounded

a boy shooting a spider with an arrow in grounded

As a new release, Grounded is by no means perfect. At the moment it doesn't really have much of a storyline yet but is still a great choice to keep an eye on. Unlike Terraria, this game has a more in-depth storyline and an end goal, even if it may be unachievable or hard to do. Grounded follows the story of a group or person who gets shrunken down in their garden and must create the science to make themselves big again. While dealing with the bugs and animals that don't seem to like their presence much, it's an enjoyable game that is perfect for friends who are looking for a new Terraria.

8 Don't Starve

Dont starve attacked by men

This is an extremely unique game in its aesthetics and its gameplay but will be a gripping challenge for any fan of Terraria. While Don't Starve may not look difficult, players will undoubtedly struggle to survive and have to evaluate their approach to get food, light, and warmth all before sunset.

Don't Starve is a wonderful survival game that has captured the hearts of many with its unique take on the classic mechanics that fans of Terraria love so much. Similarly, it can be played with or without friends and will still allow you to build, fight, grind, and hunt your way to victory.

7 Raft

raft gameplay, looking at a sail, chest, torch and the sea

Still in its early access phase, Raft has a lot of potentials and is a fully fleshed-out game already. It takes a small raft, a few materials, and allows the player(s) to build a world for themselves on the sea as they float to different islands and find a variety of secrets & often some man-eating sharks to fight off in the process.

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What most fans will love about this game is how open and easy to understand it is. It doesn't have any fancy mechanics– just eat, fight, drink, and stay alive. Just like Terraria, it's a game you can throw yourself into and let hours fly by.

6 Subnautica

Subnautica explorer finds a monster

Similar to games like Raft, Subnautica is a unique underwater adventure that will be rather different to Terraria but hopefully a welcome change. One of the best things about Terraria was its somewhat open world, and this is certainly in abundance here.

The graphics and gameplay are second to none certainly make for an exciting and entertaining gaming experience. It's unlike most open-world survival games and is undeniably worth a try!

5 Rust

Rust logo with a player celebrating

If there's one thing Terraria fans love playing its open-world games where you have to create to survive. Beautiful 4K graphics have never been a desire which is what makes this game so adored by so many.

Rust is an extremely well known and loved game that can be viewed on any video platform before playing. However, if you do play then be ready for a multiplayer or single-player PVP open-world survival game with some extremely tough enemies that may be beast or maybe men.

4 Eco

Eco gameplay, looking at a farm and a house in the background

Eco drops you on a deserted island and tells you to destroy the meteor heading towards Earth. The only problem, you have 30 real-life days to complete it and not kill the planet with pollution too.

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This is a step up from Terraria as it's very "learn as you go," but is still a wonderful experience to play with friends. And don't worry, you can turn the meteor off if need be.

3 The Survivalists

The Survivalists gameplay. on a beach with a raft on the left and the player on the beach in the middle

The Survivalists is a visually pleasing game with a pretty cool premise that most players will enjoy. Just like Terraria, you can build, explore, and fight while still having the freedom to do whatever you please. If players want to try it out since it isn't actually out yet, they can play the demo out before it comes out fully on October 9th.

2 Stardew Valley

a big farm with the house in the middle. Stardew valley gameplay

Stardew Valley has captured the hearts of many and would be a wonderful game to start playing after Terraria. Especially since it's so relaxing and simplistic with its take on grinding, exploration, and fighting slimes.

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Most gamers will enjoy Stardew Valley's art style and gameplay loop. Fans of Terraria will undeniably have a great time living the dream as a farmer and uncovering the secrets of Stardew Valley.

1 Tinkertown

Tinkertown gameplay. A stone house with the player inside in the middle of the screen

Tinkertown is an Indie adventure RPG that focuses on the building mechanics that grabbed so many Terraria players. While it's only in early access, it definitely looks like one to watch for those who have finished Terraria's update and exhausted its gameplay, plus it has multiple updates planned with new items and dangers!

Tinkertown is beautifully simple to look at and certainly looks right up the street for any Terraria fan looking for a new experience. It explores a very Minecraft-like experience where you can really create and explore to your heart's content, something that will appeal to any Terraria fan out there.

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