Best Shovel World Apps & Games

202+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

Out of 202+ shovel world apps and games on iOS, 18 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Shovel World Apps & Games (May 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Shovel WorldShovel WorldFree2.0★ (4)YesNoMay 2026
2Crafty Lands: Build & ExploreCrafty Lands: Build & ExploreFree4.5★ (14K)YesYesAug 2026
3Worldcraft2Worldcraft2Free3.7★ (1.2K)NoNoJul 2026
4My Little UniverseMy Little UniverseFree4.8★ (178K)YesYesAug 2026
5Shovel Run 3DShovel Run 3DFree4.7★ (693)YesYesJul 2026
6Build World: Sandbox SurvivalBuild World: Sandbox SurvivalFree4.5★ (2.6K)YesYesJul 2026
7Frost World - Winter SurvivalFrost World - Winter SurvivalFree4.5★ (18K)YesYesAug 2026
8TerrariaTerraria$4.994.5★ (47K)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Shovel World

Crafty Lands: Build & Explore#2

Crafty Lands: Build & Explore by Afterverse Games

Build your own world
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.5😐(14K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Unleash your creativity by building and exploring unique worlds with blocks. Design anything from houses to entire cities, and embark on exciting adventures within these open-ended environments. Discover new places, interact with characters, and craft your own stories.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Cute and colorful graphics
  • 🚀 Easy to build and create
  • 👍 Good for kids and families

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Multiplayer mode locked behind paywall
  • 💰 Many maps and features require in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs causing loss of progress
Worldcraft2#3

Worldcraft2 by Orz Games

Build your sandbox world
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
3.7😐(1.2K ratings)
Free
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Explore and build a vast sandbox world with total freedom. Create anything from simple cabins to complex cities, or engage in survival activities like mining and hunting. Play with friends online or via local Wi-Fi.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🌟 Enjoyable creative mode
  • 💡 Potential for more features

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
  • 🔍 Lack of content and features
  • 🔒 Security and moderation issues

More Shovel World apps to explore

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My Little Universe
My Little Universe
My Little Universe
Построй свою идеальную планету
Free

Engage in a casual worldbuilding adventure where you mine, craft, and build your own planet. Defend your creation from primeval monsters using a pickaxe and various crafted weapons. Explore diverse environments and develop industrial facilities to expand your planetary paradise.

Worldbuilding and planet creationResource mining and gatheringCrafting and industrial facilities
🎮 Games
(178K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Shovel Run 3D
Shovel Run 3D
Shovel Run 3D
Dig deep and profit!
Free

Dig deep and collect gems in this fast-paced runner game. Strategically navigate decision gates, upgrade your shovel for faster digging, and uncover hidden treasures. Experience an addictive adventure with thrilling gameplay.

Digging for gemsShovel upgradesDecision gates
🎮 Games
(693)
free with in-app purchases
6
Build World: Sandbox Survival
Build World: Sandbox Survival
Build World: Sandbox Survival
Sandbox Survival Block Game
Free

Engage in a 3D sandbox adventure where you can build, explore, and survive. Shape your world, mine resources, craft tools, and defend against nocturnal creatures. Enjoy mini-games and multiplayer with friends in a block-filled universe.

3D world building and explorationResource gathering and craftingSurvival mode with night challenges
🎮 Games
(2.6K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Frost World - Winter Survival
Frost World - Winter Survival
Frost World - Winter Survival
Апокалипсис: игры на выживание
Free

Survive a frozen post-apocalyptic world by scavenging for resources, crafting weapons, and building a safe camp. Manage dwindling supplies like food and fuel to endure the endless winter and conquer the cold.

Scavenge for resourcesCraft weapons and trapsBuild a camp
🎮 Games
(18K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Terraria
Terraria
Terraria
Dig! Fight! Explore! Build!
$4.99

Explore a vast, procedurally generated world filled with unique biomes, challenging enemies, and valuable treasures. Dig, fight, build, and craft to survive and thrive in this open-ended adventure. Discover over 5,000 items, interact with numerous NPCs, and enjoy extensive building options.

Vast procedurally generated worldsOver 5,000 unique itemsCombat against 400+ enemies
🎮 Games
(47K)
paid
9
Block World 3D: Craft & Build
Block World 3D: Craft & Build
Block World 3D: Craft & Build
Building & Crafting - Sandbox
Free

Explore, craft, and build in an open-world sandbox game. Survive, create structures, and embark on adventures alone or with friends. Customize your character and discover endless possibilities.

Sandbox crafting and buildingSurvival mode with resource managementCreative mode with unlimited resources
🎮 Games
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
10
World Craft Dream Island
World Craft Dream Island
World Craft Dream Island
Exploration Mine Build Story
Free

Explore, mine, and build your dream world with unlimited resources. Create anything from houses to castles, then share your creations with friends in multiplayer mode. Save your progress to play offline and collaborate on magnificent worlds.

Unlimited resource craftingBuild custom bases, castles, and gardensMultiplayer exploration and collaboration
🎮 Games
(100K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Блок Крафт Ворлд Песочница
Блок Крафт Ворлд Песочница
Блок Крафт Ворлд Песочница
Выживание и Сандбокс Симулятор
Free

Unleash your creativity in a cubic world. Build, explore, and survive in diverse biomes. Gather resources, craft tools, and face challenges or enjoy unlimited building freedom.

Unlimited building and explorationSurvival mode with resource gatheringDiverse biomes with unique flora and fauna
🎮 Games
(4.6K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Topia World Builder
Topia World Builder
Topia World Builder
by Crescent Moon Games
$1.99

Shape a vibrant planet as a divine creator. Sculpt landscapes, grow forests, and populate your world with diverse animal life. Witness ecosystems evolve as you manage your creation.

Create mountains, valleys, rivers, and oceansSpawn and manage large animal herdsObserve animal interactions and ecosystems
🎮 Games
(234)
paid
13
World Craft: Mine & Build 3D
World Craft: Mine & Build 3D
World Craft: Mine & Build 3D
Multi Earth Survival Servers
Free

Engage in a free creative or survival exploration game. Build a 3D mini world, mine resources, and craft items. Play with thousands of players online or explore solo.

Online multiplayer creative and survival modesSingle player survival and creative modesExtensive crafting recipes
🎮 Games
(4K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Build Craft Exploration
Build Craft Exploration
Build Craft Exploration
Craft your worlds!
Free

Engage in a creative building game where you can construct anything from castles to landscapes. Explore 3D terrain, mine resources, and share your imaginative creations with others. Enjoy smooth controls and great graphics while building your unique worlds.

3D world buildingResource miningLandscape creation
🎮 Games
(655)
free with in-app purchases
15
Carve Quest
Carve Quest
Carve Quest
by Rollic Games
Free

Embark on a relaxing idle arcade journey through history, starting with primitive tools. Chip away at materials, earn currency, and upgrade your equipment to unlock advanced machinery and automate production. Build a carving empire from humble beginnings to a futuristic workshop.

Idle arcade gameplayUpgrade tools and machineryHire automated workers
🎮 Games
(5.4K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Craft World 3D: Sandbox Games
Craft World 3D: Sandbox Games
Craft World 3D: Sandbox Games
Building & Survival Simulator
Free

Explore an endless cubic world where you can build, survive, and create your own adventures. Gather resources, craft tools, construct buildings, and farm or hunt in diverse biomes. Enjoy a rich voxel universe with various game modes and character customization.

Resource gathering and craftingBuilding and decorating structuresSurvival mechanics
🎮 Games
(25K)
free with in-app purchases
17
플래닛크래프트: 마인크래프트 건설 서바이벌 온라인게임
플래닛크래프트: 마인크래프트 건설 서바이벌 온라인게임
플래닛크래프트: 마인크래프트 건설 서바이벌 온라인게임
건축 블록 과 생존 미니 월드 3D 숨바꼭질 온라인
Free

Explore, survive, and create in an open-world block game. Mine resources, craft items, and build anything you can imagine, solo or with friends. Discover thousands of player-made worlds and engage in various game modes.

Open world multiplayerSurvival and creative modesThousands of player-made worlds
🎮 Games
(61K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Obby World: Craft Haven
Obby World: Craft Haven
Obby World: Craft Haven
Block minigames and Haven mode
Free

Design, build, and manage your dream city in a vibrant world. Explore diverse game modes, collect resources, and unlock rewards to expand your creations. Enjoy endless creativity and fun challenges.

Design and build your own cityDecorate and manage city creationsExplore diverse game modes
🎮 Games
(6.5K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Bit Builder - Create 3D world
Bit Builder - Create 3D world
Bit Builder - Create 3D world
Explore in block sandbox world
Free

Build and explore a vast 3D block sandbox world. Unleash your imagination to construct anything from simple cabins to entire cities, or embark on adventures filled with magic, ghosts, and zombies. Experience unparalleled freedom in this pocket-sized creative game.

Build castles and citiesExplore magical worldsCreative and flying modes
🎮 Games
(29K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Dig Out! Mine Adventure
Dig Out! Mine Adventure
Dig Out! Mine Adventure
Mining & Digging Gold Games
Free

Embark on an underground adventure, digging deep for gems and treasures. Avoid falling boulders and defeat cute monsters with traps and weapons. Compete with friends to become the ultimate treasure hunter in an endless, randomly generated mine.

Randomly generated endless mapsMonster traps and weaponsFriend competition for best digger
🎮 Games
(13K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Shovel World

What are the best shovel world apps & games for iPhone?
Shovel World tops our shovel world apps & games ranking as of May 2026, with a 2.0-star average from 4 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top shovel world apps & games we rank are free to download, including Shovel World and Crafty Lands: Build & Explore.
Shovel World shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of May 2026.
We track 202+ shovel world apps & games on the iOS App Store as of May 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Shovel World is a simulation game where you start as a digger and use extracted soil to build your own island, construct buildings, and collect artifacts.
You begin by digging to extract soil, which you then use to build your island. You can also find precious gems and artifacts to display in your museum.