Comparison guide
Games like Lakehopper: similar indie games to play next
Lakehopper works because fast decisions, readable runs, and meaningful progression all click together. This guide starts from those signals and links you directly to our full reviews.
Why these games fit Lakehopper fans
Picked by shared tags, review scores, short verdicts, and editorial fit. The list is curated rather than a purely automatic sort.
7.5The Last Caretaker
Addictive ocean survival-crafting with human-seed story.
Nov 6, 2025
If you liked Lakehopper, The Last Caretaker delivers familiar early access, exploration and indie for a seamless next pick. We scored it 7.5/10.
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8.3My Winter Car
Nail‑biting winter survival, car building and chaotic driving.
Dec 29, 2025
My Winter Car leans into early access, indie and open world, hitting the same notes that make Lakehopper click. We scored it 8.3/10.
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8.0StarRupture
Factory automation meets survival and firefights.
Jan 6, 2026
Shared strengths in early access, exploration and indie make StarRupture an easy follow-up to Lakehopper. We scored it 8.0/10.
