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Games like Beneath the Permafrost

Games like Beneath the Permafrost

Looking for games like Beneath the Permafrost? Here are top survival shooter recommendations with a horror, mystery and post-apocalyptic focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Resident Fear 2, Elysia Sector™: The Unknown or The Dark Forest Calls.

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  1. Take part in heart-stopping first-person action with waves of ravenous zombies. Use your weapons wisely, keep your ammo count at bay, and stay focused—all decisions are literally matters of life and death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resident Fear 2.

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  2. Embark on a journey beyond humanity's extinction. This Survival Horror plunges you into the boots of Lyraeth Mortis, drifting from the twisted realm of Elysia to the cruel emptiness of Reality. Unveiling the Sector's dark secrets is your only hope for survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elysia Sector™: The Unknown.

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  3. The Dark Forest CallsThe Dark Forest Calls is a first-person survival horror game about isolation, limited resources, and the fear of being noticed by something unknown. You wake up in an isolated village surrounded by darkness, fog, and something that should not be there. A candle may help you see what is in front of you, but in this place, light does not always mean safety. This is not a fast … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Forest Calls.

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  4. About this game:Everyone’s Dead is a third-person, single-player, story-driven survival horror experience focused on tension, atmosphere, and environmental storytelling. You are trapped inside an apartment building during the early stages of a pandemic outbreak. With limited resources and no guidance systems, you must navigate dangerous interiors, scavenge for supplies, avoid or confront infected… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everyone's dead.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    NEDRA is a story-driven, atmospheric action-adventure blending survival horror with cosmic terror. Set in a Soviet-era Antarctic station, all the explorers have vanished without a trace, leaving you to uncover the chilling truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEDRA.

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  6. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    91% User Score Based on 711 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    During an emergency winter flight your plane crashes near an abandoned Antarctic research facility in the midst of a deadly blizzard. Cut off from civilization and with no hope of rescue, you must explore Sutro Station and scavenge for the means of escape while enduring blinding whiteouts and temperatures 100 degrees below zero. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Near Death.

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    It was never meant to be understood.  ABOUT THIS GAMESEARCH FOR YOUR MISSING BROTHERYour younger brother, Michael Mercer, travelled into the Australian Outback investigating rumours of a forgotten military installation hidden beyond the edge of the map. He never returned. Weeks later, an emergency transmission was received containing a single set of coordinates. Determined to bring Michael hom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X300.

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  8. Story Kyle wakes up with a headache, not realizing he has survived a helicopter crash. He finds himself alone on a farm, surrounded by wreckage. His team is dead, and he must recover the pilot's remains to complete their mission. As Kyle assesses his injuries, a bright flash of light envelops him. Suddenly, he is floating in space, wearing a space suit. Just then, a friend appears and tells hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nightmare of Pandemic - Kyle's Story.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    53% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    VORAX is an Open World Survival Horror game set on a Mediterranean island where a mysterious pathogen has infected the local population.An army battalion is sent to quarantine the population but 48 hours later all communication with the battalion is lost. What was supposed to be a simple mission quickly turns into a fight for survival as your helicopter crashes, stranding you on the island, alone.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vorax.

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  10. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 270 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

    Remorse: The List is a classic survival horror game where the player must figure out what is happening in the little hungarian town of Hidegpuszta, and your only clue is a list that doesn't make much sense. Exploring every nook and cranny of this place will be the key to unveiling its secrets and get out of there alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remorse: The List.

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  11. The storm never stopped. Humanity wasn't ready. A worldwide blizzard has buried civilization beneath endless snow and ice. Most of the population froze to death. Those who survived turned to an experimental vaccine designed to help the human body withstand the cold. It worked. But survival came at a cost. The vaccine kept people alive while slowly destroying their memory, reason, and emotion. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Long Freeze.

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  12. A top-down zombie extraction survival game where you and your dog scavenge resources from deadly infected zones. Rescue survivors, and return to a hidden bunker to upgrade your gear, grow your crew, and prepare your escape before the largest horde ever witnessed floods the region, the Pale Tide. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pale Tide.

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  13. A single-player narrative survival experience set in the abandoned landscapes of Gargano, Italy. Explore, endure, and uncover what happened after the disappearance where every choice leaves a mark. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BECOME LIFE.

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  14. Inspired by the admired Dead Space Series, Discover the massive horrifying world of The Red Selene, Survive through the connected worlds of Colony EC-21 Janus, and travel to the Red Selene itself and back to uncover the story of yourself and the horrors that happened in the colony. Enjoy the technical and artistic achievements of indie classic gaming! Jump into the new genre of the ultimate sci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Red Selene.

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  16. You wake up on an island. Beside you, your young son; around you, a cursed world you've never seen before. This is a first-person survival horror game about keeping him alive. You have no memory of how you got here — only the small hand gripping yours feels real. From that moment on, everything comes down to one thing: keeping your son alive. Feeding him, protecting him, keeping him safe shapes ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Way Back: Dark Horizon.

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  17. Desperate Journey Into the Unknown You are Aurelius, a former priest who receives a mysterious letter from the abbey. Something has gone terribly wrong. The abbey and the lands around it have been taken over by a dark force. Your goal is to reach the abbey and find out what happened. Scavenge to Survive The road to the Abbey is not a straight path. You will have to leave the main route and ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Abbey.

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  18. Dead Wave is a first-person zombie survival horror game where a mysterious radio signal is the only thing standing between you and the end of the world — or the thing that caused it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Wave.

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  19. In this roguelite horror, rescue survivors on a spaceship tainted by nightmares. Track an invisible foe through anomalies leaking into reality. Use the "Dream Shader" to reveal and fight the enemy. Scarce resources and split-second decisions will determine your survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Instant Anastasia.

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  20. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    69% User Score Based on 1,596 reviews

    BELOW is a solitary journey through the haunted depths of a forbidden isle. Explore. Survive. Discover. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BELOW.

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  21. Fight. Solve. Survive. Dreadarion is a PC VR survival horror game built in Unreal Engine 5 for players who demand more than jump scares. Explore a derelict villa, solve physical puzzles with your own hands, manage scarce resources, and fight to survive a nightmare rooted in an ancient story. ️ The StoryNight after night, the same dream. A suffocating forest where the trees seem to watch. A dere… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreadarion VR.

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  22. You came looking for answers about her death. The forest has been waiting for you. Explore Hoia Baciu, Romania's most haunted forest, in a first-person psychological horror rooted in folklore, where even salt can be a weapon and the truth may be the scariest thing of all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urban Legends: Hoia Baciu.

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  23. Dead2Rise is a survival horror experience where every decision counts. Trapped in a collapsing old west village overrun by the undead, you must endure 60 relentless days of escalating threats, scarce resources, and an unforgiving environment. Will you survive the outbreak — or become one of the dead?  Scavenge for supplies, craft weapon ammo, fortify safe zones, and uncover the dark truth behind … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead 2 Rise.

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  24. 0%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, story
    0% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    JOIN OUR DISCORD[/url] About the GameExperience the ultimate zombie survival game where you fight for your life, build your base, loot valuable resources, and face dynamic weather and time-of-day changes. Craft powerful weapons, battle terrifying boss zombies, and embark on a mission to find the anti-virus and save humanity. [h2]SURVIVAL[/h2] Navigate a post-apocalyptic world, where every decis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hour of Survival: Zombie Craft.

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  25. You have been selected as a new contestant to play in a twisted puzzle game designed by an up and coming serial killer known as the Game Master. Using your intuition and survival skills, can you stay one step ahead of the Game Master or end up as another one of his many victims? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Live Or Die.

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  26. Verfall: A Dark and Strategic RPGThe world of Verfall is in ruins. The "Servants of Corrosion" have been unleashed, and now it's a race against time to save what remains. Heroes marked by the "Mark" carry the burden of a curse and must unite, facing the challenge with the few resources available. Traditional power-ups are not an option — every battle must be fought with what yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verfall.

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  27. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    47% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    Expedition Zero is a survival horror game set in the heart of rural Siberia. Use your engineering skills to confront flesh-eating monsters as the last survivor of a Soviet scientific expedition. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Expedition Zero.

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  28. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    62% User Score Based on 2,452 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 6 reviews

    I Am Alive casts the player as a lone survivor in a believable, dark and insecure post-apocalyptic world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Am Alive.

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  29. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    58% User Score Based on 548 reviews

    Frozen State is a game about the adversities faced whilst existing and surviving in a dying Siberian city, Duga 40. The experimental city has been infested by an extraterrestrial parasite that has obliterated the native population. Once infected, the parasite causes its victims to become vicious alien hybrids… However, the grotesquely disfigured creatures are not the only menace that threatens t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frozen State.

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  30. A 2–8 player online rule-deduction horror game. Cooperate, outmaneuver your crew, and uncover real safety rules and escape clues. Survive timed rules and unpredictable environmental threats. Optional Infested Mode gives you another reason to question whom to trust. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sorry, That Notice Guarantees Nothing.

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  31. Welcome to the uncertain world of The Lost, an immersive survival game where your instincts will be your greatest asset. Stranded in a vast, lost world of wilderness, you must navigate through diverse landscapes, endure harsh weather conditions, and outsmart the relentless challenges nature throws your way. You are stranded, lost on an island. After surviving an aerial bombing on board the ISS … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost.

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  32. What seemed like a fresh start soon turns into something much darker. As personal struggles grow and reality begins to feel unstable, Nicolás finds himself trapped in a town that no longer makes sense. After a mysterious event causes the entire town to vanish, Nicolás is forced to descend into an impossible underground structure. There, he discovers a massive abandoned complex shrouded in darkness… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Still in the Fog.

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  33. Resident Fear 3 : Ascension is a thrilling story-driven horror adventure where three survivors fight through a world of infected chaos to stop the man behind it all. Dark secrets, intense action, and emotional twists await in this cinematic journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resident Fear 3: Ascension.

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  34. NIGHTMARE HORROR INVESTIGATIONYou are sent by the government to investigate a series of strange and unexplained events. What begins as a simple investigation quickly turns into a fight for survival. Explore abandoned and dangerous locations, uncover scattered notes, investigate the traces left behind by those who came before you, and try to understand what is really happening. Not everyone you e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Horror Investigation.

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  35. A signal lost in the darkAfter Silence is a 2D isometric sci-fi survival adventure set on a remote colony world locked in an endless night. You wake after a failed orbital descent with damaged systems, low oxygen, and no contact with Earth. The colony below has been silent for decades. Its roads are broken, its relays are dead, and the people who remain have learned to live without answers. Your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After Silence.

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  36. Frost-Buried Truth is a challenging first-person survival horror game. Imprisoned in a mysterious research facility and unable to fight back, you must sneak, hide, and evade your pursuers as you search for your only way to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frost-Buried Truth.

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  37. The Repeating Knot is a psychological survival horror set in a small Polish town — a love letter to fans of classic horror games such as Silent Hill and Resident Evil. Explore a world torn between reality and nightmare, uncover the secrets of the past, and fight for survival in a place where dreams and waking life become indistinguishable. You play as Tomo, a lonely, aging fast-food worker who dr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Repeating Knot.

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  38. Lead high-risk surface rescue operations across a storm-scarred Earth. Power your rover, tools, and modular pack with limited energy resources as you recover survivors, salvage critical supplies, and help reclaim the world above. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Windwalkers: Below the Storm.

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  39. Survive in a world devastated by infection. Explore a vast open world, scavenge abandoned towns, fight relentless hordes, and endure alone or in co-op. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashline.

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  40. 28%Game Brain Score
    28% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Stay alive by any means as you face hunger, thirst, limited supplies, and consistent threats from both the living and undead. Sneak and Hide quietly to avoid the undead, or blast your way through the hordes with guns out, making every bullet count. Help other survivors to earn resources for crafting, or let the weak fend for themselves - You'll face the consequences of your choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive Into Night.

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  41. Race an exploding volcano in this high-risk extraction survival. Rescue survivors, manage scarce resources, survive fire anomalies, and carve escape routes through ash and lava. Bring them back alive, before the island buries you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into the Fire.

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  42. Here’s how I would describe my game: It’s pretty average. It’s slow, long, repetitive. The graphics are decent, but nothing more. There are texture bugs, the zombie isn’t very impressive, there’s no customization options, and the sound design is quite bad, there is no end (just a white screen). So, why did I release it anyway, you ask? For those who enjoy pure, hardcore gaming and don’t care ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNDERGROUND.

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  43. Whispers in the Fog is a first-person, narrative-driven psychological horror game. Search for your missing brother in a forgotten town consumed by fog. Explore abandoned locations, solve environmental puzzles as a familiar voice draws you deeper. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers in the fog.

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  44. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Early Access Disclaimer: Welcome Survivors, we started Frozen Below a while ago and want to use Early Access to make the best out of it. For that purpose the first launch will feature only the prologue with roughly 1 hour of gameplay and plan to release further progression over time while including changes and updates based on feedback. So we invite everyone to discuss and build a truly enjoyabl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frozen Below: Arctic Expedition.

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  45. Zovid27: The Last Vaccine is an open-world survival game where you fight through a post-apocalyptic world. Scavenge for supplies, hunt, and manage hunger and thirst as you struggle to find a way to reach your family in Europe. Survive, adapt, and overcome deadly factions and infected. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zovid27: The Last Vaccine.

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  46. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    94% User Score Based on 316 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    Tank controls. Fixed cameras. Pure Terror. Set in a haunting world of twisted experiments and occult nightmares, this game brings back the survival horror mechanics you know and love while pushing the genre into terrifying new depths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flesh Made Fear.

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  47. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    88% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    WISHLIST ON STEAM! In ANGST, you awaken alone in a vast, frozen wilderness, where survival is your only goal. The icy winds howl, wolves prowl the dark forests, and every resource must be fought for. Chop down trees to build fires that stave off the biting cold, craft weapons from scavenged materials, and struggle to stay alive. The world of ANGST is unforgiving, but beneath the snow and ice l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ANGST: A TALE OF SURVIVAL (free demo).

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  48. 5 years ago, scientists were on the brink of the discovery of a life time…the cure to cancer. They were using a specialized target and delivery medication of a modified virus directly into the cancer cells. While several trials had showed promise, a side effect was discovered they hadn’t planned on. The virus mutated. While it killed the cancer, it also killed its host, but a few days later the ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endure or Perish.

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  49. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    33% User Score Based on 36 reviews
    Critic Score 45%Based on 3 reviews

    You're on your own in a world full of danger! You can drink only if you discover water, survive the night only if you have a safe place to sleep - eat only what you have found or hunted. Explore a destroyed world and experience a dark story. Dead Man's Diary is a unique blend of elements from several genres. The gameplay adopts typical survival game mechanics such as crafting items or exploring a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Man´s Diary.

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  50. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    69% User Score Based on 32 reviews
    Critic Score 25%Based on 2 reviews

    Outbreak: Contagious Memories is a send-up to classic 90’s horror series like Resident Evil and Silent Hill where your survival will be determined by moment-to-moment decisions, what you decide to carry, and how good you are at spotting conveniently written notes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outbreak: Contagious Memories.

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