There are many base-building and survival crafting games out there, all bringing in a new variety of enemies and threats. While building the base of your dreams or planning an epic city, the calmness around you can fade, quickly putting an end to your plans. This is where creative mode comes in handy.
As the name implies, creative mode allows you to create without worry. If you are a relaxed gamer, then this is the mode for you. In this list, we are going to take a look at some of the best games that have a creative mode. It's important to note that other games may have creative modes available with mods. Here, we are only going to mention those that have a creative mode in the unmodded version of the game.
8 Minecraft
It's impossible to talk about creative mode without mentioning Minecraft. This single game had a huge influence on the survival crafting genre; in it, you can build literally anything that you want. While playing in survival mode, you will need to fight off enemies, keep yourself from starving, and avoid falling in holes.
In Minecraft creative mode, all the dangers fade away. Now, you will be able to fly and use an unlimited amount of blocks. Rather than farming for hours to get the blocks you need, you can access the creative mode menu to find every block in the game, which can then be added to your inventory.
7 Lego Worlds
Lego Worlds is an open-world Lego game that has its very own 'sandbox mode'. This is essentially a creative mode that focuses on building and exploring the Lego world around you.
Rather than unlocking bricks and characters through gameplay, you will have access to them all. Overall, the sandbox mode in Lego Worlds is like a real-life Lego building experience; build with blocks, have fun, and get creative!
6 Subnautica
Next up, we have Subnautica. This underwater exploration can be downright scary, as you explore the ocean depths filled with huge and dangerous creatures. In Subnautica, it's very easy to get overwhelmed and potentially die, whether it be from taking damage or running out of oxygen.
Thankfully, Subnautica has a creative mode, removing all these worries. In creative mode, there is no hunger, thirst, health, or oxygen; you are free to explore and build without worrying about these levels. Speaking of building, crafting does not require any materials. You can build whatever you like, and place your creations wherever you see fit.
5 Factorio
At first glance, screenshots from Factorio are a bit overwhelming, especially if you have never played the game. In Factorio, you play as an engineer stranded on an alien planet. Your overall goal is to build a rocket and leave, which requires you to set up a pretty extensive factory.
In Factorio's sandbox mode, the end goal isn't to build a rocket and leave; the goal is to just build a rocket. This sandbox mode is a bit different from the typical creative mode. Instead, it works as a space to plan what you want to do. With all technology unlocked, you can get to building right away.
4 Cities: Skylines
Hands down, the best city-building game out there is Cities: Skylines. This game is the closest you can get to planning a real city. In addition to placing buildings and districts, you will need to manage city resources, control fire and crime, and make sure your citizens have a proper education. On top of all this, you need to place roads to avoid causing huge traffic jams.
At the start of a Cities: Skylines game, you will have a small amount of money, limiting what you can build. There is no creative mode option, but from the main menu, you can set up your game to have unlimited money, as well as unlock every building. These two simple options will let you build anything you want without worrying about the consequences.
3 No Man's Sky
No Man's Sky is a survival crafting game set in space. Like Minecraft, the world of No Man's Sky is procedurally generated, which means that you will have a unique world each time you play. Space is huge though, your procedurally generated universe is filled with 18 quintillion planets. Yes, you heard that right; there are 18 quintillion planets that you can explore.
In creative mode, you will have all blueprints unlocked, and can build whatever you want without worrying about the resources needed. Within the mode, you can still explore to your heart's content, you just don't have to deal with any potential threats. Creative mode still delivers the story and quests of the game, without the hazard.
2 Dragon Quest Builders 2
Dragon Quest Builders 2 is a spin-off of the Dragon Quest series. In Dragon Quest Builders 2, you can build and craft, while also dealing with dangerous enemies. At its core, the game is a bit more structured than Minecraft; there is a storyline that needs to be followed.
Creative mode is not unlocked at the start of the game. Instead, you will need to clear the main campaign. When this happens, you will unlock an island that serves as the location for your creative mode experience. There are no enemies that appear here, and you will have unlimited access to every block. This island serves as a nice and relaxing reward after making it through the campaign. Sit back, build, and relax!
1 Raft
Raft is a simple game; survive on a raft that floats in the sea. You can build up your raft, explore the ocean and islands nearby, and play with friends. This may sound stress-free, but you also have to worry about man-eating sharks, as well as your own hunger and thirst levels. If the premise of a floating raft base interests you, but you don't care about these hazards, then creative mode is perfect for you.
In Raft's creative mode, sharks will not attack, and you won't have to worry about your hunger or thirst levels. With unlimited resources, you can quickly build an epic raft as huge as you want. It's important to note that in creative mode, you won't be able to visit any islands, since they don't spawn. Your raft also will not follow ocean currents. Overall, this creative mode is a great way to plan the raft you want to build.