Orebound similar games & best alternatives

Orebound

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

Should you play it?

Orebound is a voxel, factory, automation game set in a first person open-world. The King has tasked you to locate the elusive Emberstone. Go forth and use your Dwarven prowess and knowledge to mine, craft and automate through anything standing in your way - Build up or dig down! How far will you go?

What works
  • Engaging building and automation
  • Immersive fantasy setting
  • Active and responsive developers
  • Large explorable voxel world
  • Good value for early access price
Things to keep in mind
  • Clunky ui and building mechanics
  • Lack of multiplayer currently
  • Some bugs and performance issues
  • Combat is simplistic and unpolished
  • Limited tutorial and onboarding

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Astrox Imperium

  • Astrometica

  • ΔV: Rings of Saturn

  • Bum Simulator

  • Boat Crew

  • Rewind 99

  • Wanted Raccoon

  • Planet Centauri

  • The Riftbreaker: Prologue
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Boat Crew

  • Rewind 99

  • Sail Forth
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Autonomy

    MewnBase
  • Continuation

    Way of the Hunter 2
  • Creativity

    Noble Fates

Similarity map

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Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

  • Purple star: this page’s game — everything on the map is relative to it.
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
  • Dotted line: link between this page’s game and the one selected for comparison.
  • Hover a dot for a screenshot preview, score, and top score gaps; click to compare in the panel on the right.
  • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

Orebound: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Relaxation, Fellowship.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    4

    "Players have freedom to build, rearrange base, explore at their own pace, and choose how to progress in tech tree and automation."

    Capsule for MewnBase MewnBase

    "Players have freedom to explore, build, automate, and progress at their own pace with flexible tech tree and sandbox elements."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    3

    "Game offers skill-based combat, factory optimization, and resource management challenges, though some mechanics are simplified compared to similar games."

    Capsule for StarRupture StarRupture

    "Game offers skill-based building, automation, combat, and resource management challenges, though some mechanics are still clunky."

  • Competition

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    -3

    "Focus is on solo play and personal progression; no multiplayer or ranked modes mentioned."

    Capsule for Bad North: Jotunn Edition Bad North: Jotunn Edition

    "Focus is on solo progression and personal goals; no multiplayer yet and no competitive modes."

  • Continuation

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    4

    "Players report long sessions, habitual play, and high engagement despite early access bugs."

    Capsule for Way of the Hunter 2 Way of the Hunter 2

    "Many players report long play sessions and habitual engagement despite early access bugs."

  • Cooperation

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    1

    "Multiplayer co-op is available but currently buggy; most player experiences and reviews focus on solo play."

    Capsule for Anno 117: Pax Romana Anno 117: Pax Romana

    "Multiplayer co-op is planned but not yet implemented; current play is mostly solo."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    4

    "Extensive building and customization options including multi-level construction and room design."

    Capsule for Noble Fates Noble Fates

    "Strong building and automation customization with voxel terrain modification and flexible factory layouts."

  • Domination

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    -4

    "Interactions with enemies are combat-based but lack social dominance or authority dynamics."

    Capsule for Gnomoria Gnomoria

    "Interactions with enemies are combat-based but lack social dominance or power dynamics; cooperative and respectful."

  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive fantasy escape with exploration and creative building."

    Capsule for Portal Knights Portal Knights

    "Players use the game as an immersive fantasy escape involving exploration, crafting, and base building."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no obligation or external pressure noted."

    Capsule for Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no obligation or external pressure noted."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

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    "Players experiment with different mining strategies, equipment combinations, and automation setups."

    Capsule for Astronomics Astronomics

    "Players experiment with building, automation setups, and mining strategies; early access encourages tinkering."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

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    "Exploration of biomes, underground caves, and secrets is a core gameplay element."

    Capsule for Forsaken Isle Forsaken Isle

    "Exploration of vast underground caves and resource nodes is a core gameplay element."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

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    "Customization of bases and factory layouts allows player self-expression."

    Capsule for Ocean World: Eden Crafters Prologue Ocean World: Eden Crafters Prologue

    "Customization of bases and factory layouts allows for player self-expression, though cosmetic options are limited."

  • Fantasy

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    "Strong fantasy setting with dwarves, goblins, magic, and mythical lore."

    Capsule for Regions Of Ruin Regions Of Ruin

    "Strong fantasy setting with dwarves, orcs, goblins, and mythical themes."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

    -2

    "Primarily solo play with minimal social connection; some community interaction via Discord but no multiplayer yet."

    Capsule for Vietnam War Vietnam War

    "Currently mostly solo play with limited social interaction; community engagement mainly via Discord."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

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    "Players learn and develop skills in automation, resource management, and combat."

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    "Players develop skills in automation, combat, and resource management; progression through tech tree."

  • Health

    Game with the same Health vibe

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    "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    Capsule for Assassin’s Creed Shadows Assassin’s Creed Shadows

    "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle

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    -3

    "Requires focused engagement; some players mention long sessions and continuous attention."

    Capsule for 9th Dawn Remake 9th Dawn Remake

    "Requires focused attention and active engagement; some players report long continuous sessions."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

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    "Limited social interaction and emotional connection; multiplayer mainly competitive rather than social or intimate."

    Capsule for Shiro Enkai Shiro Enkai

    "Limited social or emotional connection; multiplayer and social features not yet implemented."

  • Leadership
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  • Progression

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    4

    "Clear progression through technology research, civilization advancement, and resource accumulation."

    Capsule for TFC: The Fertile Crescent TFC: The Fertile Crescent

    "Clear progression through research, tech unlocks, and resource accumulation."

  • Relaxation

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    "Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable despite some tension from challenges."

    Capsule for Kingdom of Atham: Crown of the Champions Kingdom of Atham: Crown of the Champions

    "Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable despite some tension from combat and challenges."

  • Sensation

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    "Visuals and sounds provide moderate sensory stimulation; not highly intense but pleasant."

    Capsule for Bus Simulator 18 Bus Simulator 18

    "Visuals and sounds provide pleasant sensory stimulation but are not intense or overwhelming."

  • Status

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    "No ranking or social status systems; achievements exist but limited social recognition."

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    "No social status or ranking systems; achievements exist but social recognition is minimal."

  • Story

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    "Basic narrative framework and quests exist but are minimal; focus is on sandbox gameplay."

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    "There is a narrative quest line and lore, but it is minimal and secondary to sandbox gameplay."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    3

    "Requires planning and problem solving in factory layout, resource management, and combat tactics."

    Capsule for StarRupture StarRupture

    "Requires planning and problem solving for factory layouts, resource management, and combat."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

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    "Some combat and exploration provide moments of tension and excitement, but overall experience is calm and steady."

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    "Some thrill from combat and exploration, but overall experience is more steady and controlled."

  • Value

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    "Players feel they receive good value for money and time invested, praising developer support and content."

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    "Players feel they get good value for money and time invested, especially given active dev support."

  • Violence

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    "Combat exists but is not the main focus; violence is present but limited and tactical."

    Capsule for Stardeus Stardeus

    "Combat exists but is simple and not the main focus; violence is limited and not graphic."

  • Survival

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    "Survival elements like resource management and defending against threats are present but not extreme."

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    "Survival elements like resource gathering and combat against threats are present but not extreme."

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