• Developer: Hello Games
• Platform: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
• Release Date: August 9, 2016

No Man’s Sky has gone beyond its full-scale redemption arc in 2025, and now it’s just one of the best open world survival games you can play. The ties to Minecraft are clear, as both games feature procedurally-generated worlds, building mechanics, and survival elements. However, No Man’s Sky takes Minecraft’s generated worlds to the next level, allowing you to find, explore, and conquer literally millions of planets across a near-infinite galaxy. On these planets, you can construct a base, collect resources, find unique creatures, discover lore left behind by the previous inhabitants, and even explore underwater caverns if the planet has water. You can now even discover and rebuild fossils thanks to one of the most recent No Man’s Sky updates.

When you’re not exploring a planet, you can build and customize your own spaceship, visit hub stations chock-full of other real players and NPCs that offer quests and ways to make currency. No Man’s Sky has truly become the ultimate sandbox, and if you’re tired of always looking up at the stars in Minecraft, it’s time you gave this one a chance.