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Games like Cataclysm: Bright Nights

Games like Cataclysm: Bright Nights

Looking for games like Cataclysm: Bright Nights? Here are top open world role playing recommendations with a post-apocalyptic and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead, ALL IN VAIN or Afterheat.

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  1. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 474 reviews

    An apocalyptic cataclysm has happened… more precisely, all of them did, all at once. Within the last few years, riots and wars shook the Earth, devastating its population, and finally, the grid has completely collapsed. As if that weren't enough, there are zombies?! Evil mushrooms!? Giant hornets?! You'll need to make the best of things and figure out a way to survive. In this expansive survival R… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead.

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  2. Description: Immerse yourself in a post-apocalyptic world teeming with zombies and hostile gangs in the game "All in Vain." Explore a vast open world, engage in diverse quests, and develop your survival strategy. Utilize an advanced crafting system and weapon customization to create unique items and enhance your combat prowess. Your decisions will determine your fate in this harsh and ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALL IN VAIN.

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  3. WELCOME TO AFTERHEATA brutal solo survival game set in a scorched, post-apocalyptic Earth consumed by climate collapse. The world as we knew it is gone. Oceans have evaporated. Forests turned to ash. Humanity has fallen. What remains is a lifeless desert wasteland—relentless, empty, and silent. You are alone. No one is coming. To survive, you must adapt to the heat, fight exhaustion, scavenge w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterheat.

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  4. Parasitic Descent challenges players to endure a harsh post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombie-like hosts controlled by parasitic organisms. With limited resources, adaptive enemies, and an unforgiving environment, every choice matters. Are you resourceful and resilient enough to survive and uncover the truth behind the parasitic descent? - Resource Scarcity: Scavenge for dwindling suppli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Parasitic Descent.

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  5. Venture into the Ruins, Unveil the Apocalypse’s Secrets, and Survive! In the ruined city of Sunset Town, destroyed by a solar flare, you’ll play as a brave investigator embarking on an unknown adventure. Each exploration could be an entirely new challenge. Faced with mutated creatures, hostile factions, and the unforgiving environment, will you survive? Game Features: Randomly Generated City A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunset Town.

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  6. Explore the Post-apocalyptic Open WorldIn 2075, a nuclear war almost completely destroyed the former civilization and turned the planet into a scorched wasteland. Whether it's a person, an animal or a plant… all living organisms have undergone mutations. The world's population has rapidly declined by 99%, and those who were lucky enough to hide in bunkers were forced to fight for survival. Will… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RimFolk.

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  7. SpaceforgeYou are a lone explorer, marooned on a mysterious alien planet teeming with strange flora, deadly fauna, and untold secrets. Your mission? Survive, adapt, and dominate. Gather resources, build shelters, automate essential tasks, and uncover the hidden wonders and threats of this unfamiliar world. Features A Vast Alien Landscape to Explore Journey through stunning alien biomes, from lush… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space.

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  8. This World Is Over is a survival and exploration game set in a post-apocalyptic world, developed with Unreal Engine 5. Play as Charlotte, a resource hunter in a world devastated by a deadly virus, where every decision you make will shape your destiny. Thanks to the more than 500 people who wishlisted This World Is Over! The Story[quote] "It has been a year since the outbreak of that c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This World Is Over.

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  9. Fade Survival is an immersive survival experience that challenges players to endure and thrive in a brutal world where every decision can mean the difference between life and death. Set in a vast, open world, Fade combines resource management, environmental hazards, and dynamic weather patterns to create an intense survival experience unlike any other. In Fade Survival, players will have to adapt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fade Survival.

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  10. Return: Unknown Welcome to Return: Unknown, a survival-adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic Manhattan. Once a thriving metropolis, now abandoned by civilization after the outbreak of a global virus, it offers both challenges and countless possibilities. Welcome to Return: Unknown – Your ultimate survival journey begins now!Immerse yourself in a post-apocalyptic world where relentless infect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return: Unknown.

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  11. Gameplay Features: Looting and Defensive Structures Scavenge abandoned homes and structures for weapons, supplies, and materials. Fortify buildings to defend yourself and your team against zombie hordes and hostile players. Survival Essentials: Food and Water Hunting: Track and hunt wildlife to obtain meat. Farming: Grow crops for a steady food supply. Foraging: Gather wild plants and berri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreadsite Survival.

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  12. Step into a world where the remnants of humanity struggle to survive against a new race of hybrids that rule the food chain. The cause of the mutations that led to the downfall of modern society remains a mystery - whether it was the result of nature, a scientific experiment, or even extraterrestrial intervention is unknown. As society struggled to cope with the aftermath, tensions escalated and c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild Mutation.

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  13. 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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  14. Z Ops: DeadzoneThe world has changed. A parasite known as Bane-Z spread at an alarming speed. Once the brain is infected, the host turns into an aggressive creature that no longer responds to anything. Survivors simply call them Bane-Z. Cities are abandoned. Infrastructure has collapsed. But one organization is still fighting: the Z Ops. You play as a Z Ops agent, a unit sent into contaminated… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Z Ops: DeadZone.

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  15. About:Monument is an immersive survival game set in a post-apocalyptic world inspired by The Walking Dead, Project Zomboid, and DayZ. Navigate a ruthless world filled with zombies, hostile survivors, and limited resources. Every choice, whether you’re on your own or with others, will determine if you live or die. Build shelter, scavenge what you can, and fight off relentless threats day and nigh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monument.

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  16. About This GameSurvive. Explore. Craft. Build. Thrive. Stranded after a massive storm, you wash ashore on Paloma Island, an uncharted wilderness brimming with danger and opportunity. To survive, you must adapt, craft, build, and explore while uncovering the secrets hidden across this lush yet treacherous open world. Key FeaturesImmersive Survival Mechanics Manage hunger, thirst, stamina, and hea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paloma Island.

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  17. Welcome to You Will Rot, an immersive open-world survival experience where realism meets intense multiplayer combat. In a massive, dynamic world shaped by real-world weather and time, you must scavenge for supplies, loot other players, and craft everything you need to survive. Whether you're a lone wolf or part of a clan, the world is unforgiving. The question is: how long can you last? Set in th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Will Rot.

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  18. * This game's visuals and content are subject to change as it is currently under development.From Ruin to Revival: Forge Your Destiny in PerpessionIn the desolate remains of what was once a thriving metropolis, you awaken to the world's harsh reality after the fall. Welcome to Perpession, where civilization has crumbled, and survival hinges on your ability to manage resources wisely. Amidst the ru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perpession.

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  19. Exploration: Venture into an expansive open world featuring diverse biomes such as deserts, snowfields, and dense forests. Uncover hidden military zones, abandoned shelters, and mysterious ruins to reveal the secrets behind the apocalypse. Scavenging: Search for supplies and rare items—every corner may hold essential survival resources or lurking deadly threats. Survival: Confront harsh su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Apocalypse.

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  20. Welcome to Cataclysm Upon Us (CUU), a post-apocalyptic survival RPG where the world as you know it has crumbled into chaos and darkness. The game immerses players in a sprawling open world filled with dangerous mutated creatures, shambling zombies, and chilling otherworldly entities. Survival is key in this unforgiving landscape. As a player, you'll need to forage for food, drinkable water, and s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cataclysm Upon Us.

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  21. Survive The Alien Tracing is a survival, resource management and exploration game heavily inspired by Project Zomboid, Stalker and Resident Evil. In the near future, several years after an event called "The Great Cosmic Reset," the Fallen of Elun—a mysterious alien civilization—return to Earth, to the fictional city of Neonix. There, they return hundreds of humans from the thousands t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive: The Alien Tracing.

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  22. 10%Game Brain Score
    10% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Introduction: Stellaria is a unique and immersive sandbox game set in a fantastical universe. In this game, you are free to create your own stories and adventures as you explore the vast and varied universe around you. As you journey through the game, you will encounter a range of different challenges and enemies, as spiders, draugrs, and even an evil Santa who wants to kill you. This malevolent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellaria.

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  23. 10%Game Brain Score
    10% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Introduction: Stellaria is a unique and immersive sandbox game set in a fantastical universe. In this game, you are free to create your own stories and adventures as you explore the vast and varied universe around you. As you journey through the game, you will encounter a range of different challenges and enemies, as spiders, draugrs, and even an evil Santa who wants to kill you. This malevolent c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellaria.

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  24. 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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  25. Introduction: The Legend of Shrimps is a unique and immersive sandbox game set in a fantastical universe. In this game, you are free to create your own stories and adventures as you explore the vast and varied universe around you. As you journey through the game, you will encounter a range of different challenges and enemies, as spiders, draugrs, and even an evil Santa who wants to kill you. This … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend Of Shrimps.

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  26. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    66% User Score Based on 1,802 reviews

    A sandbox game of creation and survival. After crash landing on an unexplored planet you are left with nothing but a few tools and your imagination. Make yourself a shelter, secure food and water and start building towards making a spaceship capable of interplanetary travels. Planet Nomads is a true sandbox game with procedurally generated planets, total creative freedom to build all kinds of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Nomads.

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  27. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    52% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    The Phage, a deadly virus infecting humans and animals, is decimating the human population on earth – so humanity has set out to find a new home by colonizing a hostile alien planet. GearStorm - Armored Survival is a story-driven science fiction survival game. Survive the deadly Phage virus, establish your settlement, build your defenses, explore a new world, establish trade with the inhabitants… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GearStorm - Armored Survival.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 1,122 reviews

    MewnBase is a cute, 2D exploration/survival game. You land on an uncharted world only to realize you didn't bring any snacks and forgot half your luggage. But hey, at least you brought this workbench thing. You'll need to collect resources in order to construct a make-shift base. Craft a variety of different base modules, from airlocks to rain-water collectors in order to make your new home on thi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MewnBase.

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  29. In a distant future where humanity has abandoned the solar system, leaving silent worlds and unsolved mysteries, you are a lone interstellar traveler who crash-lands on Earth. Now a desolate and unrecognizable planet haunted by the remnants of a vanished civilization, Earth becomes your unexpected battleground for survival. With no way to leave, your mission is to restore an abandoned launch base… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Silent Desolation.

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  30. Explore • Build • Survive • Thrive A Living Voxel World Enter Surviving Day!, an open-world voxel survival adventure where every sunrise brings new possibilities. Explore vast landscapes filled with forests, mountains, rivers, and oceans — all procedurally generated to create endless adventures. • Discover new biomes • Find hidden resources • Encounter wildlife • Explore endless terrain No two … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Surviving Day!.

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  31. Inspired by Shin Megami Tensei Online: Imagine, Dark Cloud, A Link to the Past. The Moon Goddess... seemingly distraught, tears apart a barrier between worlds, causing planes to appear in different dimensions and realities entirely - while doing so she unleashes her Celestial Beings, causing the human plane to further mutate as magik from wilted realms seep into Midgard. The world today.. now ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moon & The Fractured Reincarnation.

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  32. Times of Survival - a co-op survival game where every run is a choice between scavenging deeper, saving lives, or making it back to base alive. Explore an unforgiving open world, loot realistic interiors, haul supplies home, and fortify your base - because the next attack doesn’t care if you’re ready. Don’t miss release date! Wishlist now!   Co-op (Up to 8 Players) Squad up, coordinate rol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Times of Survival.

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  33. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 186 reviews

    A post-apocalyptic roguelike set in modern-day New England. Scavenge tools to craft an arsenal capable of dealing with the ever-evolving hordes of zombies, mutants, aliens, and robots in one of the deepest survival sims around. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cataclysm: The Last Generation.

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  34. "Natures Ascendancy" is an immersive open-world survival game set on a mysterious alien planet teeming with ancient secrets and dangers. Players take on the role of Aya, a resourceful explorer stranded on the planet after her spacecraft crashes. As Aya navigates the lush and diverse environments, she must gather resources, craft tools and equipment, and uncover the truth behind the plane… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NaturesAscendancy.

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  35. Space Kitten: An Easy Survival Game Welcome to Space Kitten: An Easy Survival Game, where adorable meets challenging in an immersive space survival adventure. Despite its charming, child-friendly aesthetic, this game will put your crafting skills to the test with a procedurally generated survival experience focused on resource management and farming. Join our intrepid Space Kitten as you v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Kitten: An Easy Survival Game.

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  36. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    70% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    Taora is an open world survival game with unique character building and crafting. Build and upgrade your base, and survive the zombie apocalypse ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taora: Survival.

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  37. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    67% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    ☵ HIRAETH: A gripping hard sci-fi survival experience about isolation, resilience, and the quiet search for belonging in an alien wilderness. Hiraeth – a word for the ache of longing for a home you’ve never seen — and for those stranded on Ahra Prime, it becomes something more. Is home a place you return to… or one you forge in the void? You awaken alone on Ahra Prime—a vast, unforgiving pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hiraeth.

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  38. First Dwarf: First Island is a FREE introduction of our upcoming action RPG game, First Dwarf, combining many unique elements together: base building, colony survival, tower defense, colony building, action, strategy. All of that and more will test your survival and exploration skills! Experience the wonders of dwarven engineering and make the most of the first island ready to colonize! Ready, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to First Dwarf: Prologue - First Island.

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  39. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Game Background Brief: Get ready for an epic Mars survival challenge! In "Red Planet Rampart," an immersive sci-fi survival role play game, you are deployed to the desolate red planet to reforge humanity's hope. With no hospitable atmosphere, no nurturing water sources, only relentless storms, unknown alien creatures, and the remnants of ancient Martian civilizations, you must use wit an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Planet Rampart.

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  40. Join our Discord community Your ideas could shape the future of our game and make it even better, there you can share your thoughts, suggestions, and feedback directly with our game development team. Our Discord community is also more than just a place to discuss the game – it's a hub of excitement and enthusiasm. Join us, make new friends, be a part of our Cloudburst family! About the G… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cloudburst.

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  41. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 9,997 reviews

    Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caves of Qud.

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  42. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    93% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Wishlist the Game"Guardians of the Sanctree: Early Birds" is the Prologue of the "Guardians of the Sanctree". If you are interested in the game, please add Guardians of the Sanctree to your wishlist on the main page to stay updated with the latest game news! Join our community Follow Our X Follow Our Reddit About the Game "Guardians of the Sanctree" is a 2D han… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guardians of the Sanctree: Early Birds.

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  43. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 192 reviews

    The plan was simple - the ship would wake you from your cryocapsule before you arrived at a potential new home. A planet for humanity to start a new life on. But when you awaken, you are already on the ground amongst the wreckage of your ship with no one else in sight. Stranded and surrounded only by debris, you start your journey under an unfamiliar sky. The planet has a breathable atmosphere, w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under A New Sun.

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  44. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    59% User Score Based on 6,096 reviews

    Planet Explorers is an open world voxel based sandbox adventure RPG game set on a distant planet. The game uses a new OpenCL calculated voxel system to allow players to change the terrain in any way, create new objects such as weapons, vehicles, objects, and do it anywhere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Explorers.

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  45. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    74% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    Hunt monsters, horde loot, and craft weapons and armor to survive in a vast procedurally generated action RPG world full of extreme danger and wonderful surprises. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventure Craft.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    36% User Score Based on 394 reviews

    Rokh is a futuristic survival game, deeply rooted in scientific and realistic anticipation, where players will have to work together to overcome the numerous threats they will have to face on planet Mars. Playing on persistent servers, you will experience a truly sandbox experience. No mission or quest here, define your own goals according to your own needs! And to succeed, find your own way to p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROKH.

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  47. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    61% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Using only a limited set of tools, you have to survive in a hostile environment. Crafting oxygen and finding food seems almost impossible... Are you ready?! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voxelaxy.

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  48. 59%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    They called it the Pandora Virus. At first, just a fever. Then, the world began to rot. Governments fell within weeks. Cities burned. Streets filled with the dead, and something worse. What’s left of humanity is scattered, starving, and hunted. The old world is gone, buried beneath ash and blood. You weren’t a soldier. You didn’t ask for this. But now, survival isn’t enough. There’s a signal. A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HellFull - The Last Hope.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 152 reviews

    Penkura seamlessly blends a top-down base building system with immersive first-person survival exploration. Easy to grasp yet challenging to master, the game employs classic death mechanics that strip you of equipment upon demise. To overcome this, players can craft custom robotic companions, essential for base construction, resource gathering, and safeguarding settlements. It encourages pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Penkura.

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  50. From NothingFrom Nothing is a 2D survival-crafting RPG where you build systems, sustain life, and transform a dead world into a living one. Stranded on a barren moon with limited resources and no clear way home, survival is only the beginning. Gather materials, construct infrastructure, and create the systems needed not just to survive, but to make the world habitable. What starts as a fragile … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to From Nothing.

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