Best Multiplayer Games Like Don't Starve Together

There are plenty of video games that are developed by AAA studios that are practically expected to be the next big thing in gaming, long before they even hit the market. However, it’s always more exciting when an indie darling can catch everyone by surprise and do even more with substantially less. Such is the case with Don’t Starve Together, the multiplayer update to the acclaimed game, Don’t Starve.

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Don’t Starve Together perfectly translates the tension and excitement of the original game into a multiplayer experience, but it’s not the only title that achieves such magic. Accordingly, there are many multiplayer games like Don’t Starve Together for fans of the fantastic survival game to enjoy.

Updated on January 20, 2024 by Mark Sammut: The specifications for each recommended game have been added, including their platforms and release dates.

21 Project Zomboid

Players survive together on servers that are either hosted or joined

Despite looking like a simple title, Project Zomboid's fun gameplay and tough challenges made it a huge hit among survival fans. Every death feels like a lesson learned as players try to develop a wealth of skills to tackle the zombie apocalypse.

This game becomes quite engaging with friends once everyone gets a hang of how the game is played. Each session of Project Zomboid is rife with danger and thrills, with players ruing the loss of their partners in-game when the going gets tough... Which it does. A lot.

20 Valheim

Co-op with up to 10 people

Despite being in Early Access, many players consider Valheim to be one of the best survival games ever made. The objective of gaining Odin's favor in a world inspired by Norse mythology makes for a truly great time in every way.

The co-op gameplay of this title is incredibly engaging and keeps players invested for hours on end. It's easy to see why most people predict that this game's full release would serve as one of the most important moments for the survival genre!

19 Minecraft

Co-existing on a wealth of servers, some of which are ridiculously detailed

Minecraft is a survival game that needs no introduction. The title has become one of the most popular indie titles of all time, featuring a vibrant community and etching its name in the annals of pop culture history.

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The simple act of scrounging materials to survive in a world whose difficulty can be governed by the player leads to a session of Minecraft either being extremely relaxing or devilishly challenging. This experience is enhanced when shared with a friend, with the game's servers being abundant and legendary in their own right.

18 Space Engineers

Private, friends-only, and public servers for players to join

It took around six years for Space Engineers to come out of early access although fans of the game will argue that it was well worth the wait. The game looks great! At this point, it's overflowing with content to the point where completing it all will take players hundreds of hours. That's not a bad return at all for a title that costs less than $15!

The game shares quite a few similarities with No Man's Sky in terms of its core mechanics, but where the latter chooses to focus on providing an endless sandbox for players to explore, Space Engineers instead devotes itself to giving its players a first-class multiplayer experience. Whether or not it truly succeeds in this regard is debatable, but it's hard to argue that what it does provide isn't both unique and enjoyable.

17 Outward

Split-screen and online co-op

It's rare to find a game that's able to challenge players without ever feeling unfair, but that's exactly what Outward manages to achieve. Better still, as well as online multiplayer, the game also offers local split-screen which is becoming increasingly rare in the modern age. It's certainly not without its flaws, but they're far outweighed by the many, many positives.

Its graphics are certainly nothing to write home about, but what it lacks in visual fidelity, it more than makes up for elsewhere. The game features a slew of old-school RPG mechanics and combines them with some of the more recent survival game concepts to great effect. Choices feel meaningful and gameplay is fluid which together leads to a wonderful experience whether playing on one's own or together with a friend.

16 Grounded

Join online games with other players easily

Released in mid-2020, Grounded is one of the most original survival games on the market and, for those old enough to remember it, will likely invoke fond memories of the classic eighties comedy, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. That's because the plot is somewhat similar, with players taking on the roles of young children who have been shrunk down to the size of ants.

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In order to survive, they'll need to brave an army of insects while being sure not to starve or dehydrate. Much of the game takes place within the confines of a single backyard, with new areas becoming available as the main story progresses. Naturally, these new areas contain stronger, more dangerous insects like spiders and bees, ensuring that the difficulty level increases together with the player's skill.

15 Raft

Co-op survival on a deserted island

Those who enjoyed being thrown straight in at the deep end in Don't Starve Together will likely have a lot of fun with Raft. They'll begin their playthrough with nothing but a single scrap of wood, but will eventually find the materials and resources needed to expand that lonely plank into the game's titular raft. Well, they will if they can survive for long enough to find what they need, anyway.

Like many other survival games set on deserted islands, Raft places a big emphasis on finding food and water. Some of the islands that players visit are also home to dangerous creatures like sharks and bears, which can make exploration both challenging and exciting due to the increased dramatic tension. Exploring and surviving with friends through the game's online multiplayer mode only makes for a more enjoyable experience.

14 We Need To Go Deeper

A cooperative roguelike game in a submarine that supports 2 to 4 players

The hand-drawn art style employed by Deli Interactive's We Need To Go Deeper is incredibly reminiscent of the one used in Don't Starve Together, making this a great option for those who liked the look and feel of Klei Entertainment's smash hit. That's not the only thing that's similar though, with many of the survival elements found throughout the title feeling incredibly familiar as well.

Set on a submarine deep underwater, We Need To Go Deeper allows for up to four-player co-op and forces players to deal with unusual and often terrifying sea creatures. It's one of the more challenging survival games on the market in that respect, but, for those looking to test both themselves and, most likely, their patience with their fellow players, We Need To Go Deeper is definitely the game for them.

13 Rust

Uninhibited chaos on servers where humans survive against all odds in a hostile landscape

It was always clear that Rust had something special about it but it took quite some time for the game to truly realize its full potential. That said, watching the game's evolution since it debuted in 2013 has been nothing short of remarkable with improvements made right across the board. It's still recognizable despite these many changes, but the experience it provides is entirely different today. Well, apart from the griefers, that is. Sadly, they're still just as prevalent as ever!

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Originally based on DayZ, the game has gone on to find its own identity and has become one of the most popular online survival games out there. It features crafting, base-building, hunting, and PvP as well as a wide range of customization options. The game has now sold more than nine million copies and maintains a strong and dedicated fanbase to this day. This means that finding people to play with remains simple even in spite of the game's advancing years.

12 The Wild Eight

8-players co-op as players struggle to survive after a plane crash

After their plane crashes in the middle of nowhere, a group of eight survivors are left stranded in the wilderness and must adapt in order to survive. As they wait to be rescued, they have to work together in order to avoid falling victim to the mysterious entities that surround them. It may have taken developer Fntastic a little longer than some would have liked to get The Wild Eight working as promised, but, for a low-budget crowd-funded game, the end result is pretty damn impressive.

Some may not like the game's minimalistic art style, but those able to look past its simplicity will find a lot to like elsewhere. It features a strong narrative, solid crafting mechanics, and an intriguing world that's sure to pull players in. Where it really shines, however, is through its multiplayer mode which helps to provide players with a real sense of purpose and an added significance to all that they do.