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Games like Darkness Arises

Looking for games like Darkness Arises? Here are top open world shooter recommendations with a horror and post-apocalyptic focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Lost, ALL IN VAIN or The Hunted.

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  1. 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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  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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    39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    55% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    The Hunted is a horror-themed exploration and survival game set in a dark and suspenseful atmosphere. Months after losing your job as a park ranger, due to being a suspect in the disappearances of several people, you return to the forest once more, determined to document the fates of the missing, reveal the truth and clear your name. However, you know something dangeous and powerful is responsible… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hunted.

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  4. Game Features: Play with others – up to 4 players per match. Watch out for local threats: feral robots, mutated former residents, who were abandoned during evacuation, and possibly others... Matches are not only about your rivals - some locals can also get in the way. Choose your playstyle – set up ambushes, lay traps, engage in stealth parkour and lockpicking, or go loud with a shotgun and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Masters in the Shadows.

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  5. 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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  6. Step into the world of "Fall in Duty", where military precision and survival horror collide in an apocalyptic setting. As Rayleigh, a former S.W.A.T. team leader, you navigate a landscape ravaged by a parasitic threat, blending intense first-person action with the suspense of a psychological thriller. This journey offers a unique blend of combat, strategy, and emotional depth. Campaign … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fall in Duty.

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  7. About This GameThe world didn't end with a bang. It ended with a secret you chose to keep. Last Light: Survival is a first-person, open-world survival game where the line between predator and prey no longer exists — because now, the dead answer to you. ───────────────────────────────────── YOU THINK YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED.Civilization has fallen. You're a carpenter, holding onto what's left o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Light: Survival.

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  8. The world has fallen to the zombies, one munch at a time. Reduced to a mere handful of hardened survivors, the war is not over until the last human soldier stops breathing and starts shambling. Cursed Dawn is a blend of first person shooters and wave survival games, where every second brings you closer to death at the hands of the zombie hordes. Your job is to kill as many of them as possible befo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Dawn.

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  9. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    77% User Score Based on 1,138 reviews

    White Noise 2 is the sequel of the successful White Noise Online. Be a part of the investigator team, or take control of the creature and devour them! White Noise 2 offers a 4vs1 asymmetric horror experience that won't let anyone unmoved. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to White Noise 2.

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  10. 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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    55%Game Brain Score
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Stay Home is a breathtaking first-person shooter with co-op for up to four players. Get ready for fast-paced gameplay and terrifying action as hordes of zombies flock to you. You can run but you can't hide! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stay Home.

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  12. Join our Discord About the GameThe world you knew is gone. Nature has reclaimed the roads, the power grids have long since failed, and the dead outnumber the living a thousand to one. What's left of this place is yours now. Survive it alone, or drag three friends down with you. Quick Overview 4-player online co-op - survive with up to three friends Handcrafted open world of dense mountain… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterlight Survival.

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  13. MAEVORThe village of Maevor has vanished. Nestled deep within a cursed forest, the once-thriving settlement now sits abandoned. No fires burn in the windows. No voices echo through the trees. The only thing that remains is an ancient curse and the monstrous Harpy Vampire Demon responsible for it. In MAEVOR, you and up to three friends enter the haunted wilderness to uncover the truth behind the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAEVOR.

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  14. In Rail Nomads, you are an elite survivor in a post-apocalyptic wasteland where the key to survival is your unique base of operations: a fully customizable, armored train. This game merges the intense co-op of Helldivers with the high-stakes, gear-loss tension of Escape from Tarkov, all from a unique top-down tactical perspective. The Addictive Risk & Reward LoopThe core gameplay is an addict… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Trackers.

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  15. WISHLIST & JOIN US ON DISCORD About the GameStep into the gritty world of Beautiful Light, an intense PvPvP extraction shooter developed by an independent studio, Deep Worlds. Grow as a member of the Quick Reaction Force or invade other players' raids as a monstrous anomaly. With stunning visuals, Beautiful Light puts a strong emphasis on immersion, horror, and tactical gameplay. The game is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beautiful Light.

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  16. NOTICE:  BUSINESS INQUIRIES SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO [email protected]. USING THE DISCORD SERVER FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES WILL RESULT IN A COMMUNITY BAN. OVERVIEWPROJECT CORRUPTION is a tense and atmospheric survival-horror game set in the industrial depths of the failing I.B.I.S. space station where you play as Tanner looking for your wife who is a lead scientist aboard the station. MULIT… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Corruption.

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  17. SINGLEPLAYER MODE: Dive into the dark wilderness of an ancient forest and face the hidden demons who put you to the test. Your mission is clear: collect the secret chalices that the demons have hidden deep within this living, breathing forest. But beware, this forest is no ordinary place. The demons reign here, and they are cursed. They possess the ability to teleport you to other places – and th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon Alive.

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  18. Take a look About the Game Dive into a horror adventure within a winter landscape teeming with zombies and other ominous entities in this first-person shooter survival horror game. Your mission: unravel the mystery behind a maniacal Santa Claus and strive to save every possible survivor amoung possessed. Step into the eerie world of "Frozen Lands" with your friends. The town of Froz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Nightmares: A Christmas Story.

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  19. UNIT ZERO is a hyper-realistic first-person shooter blending tactical action, horror, and science fiction. Dive into intense multiplayer matches or fight off relentless waves in Zombies mode — all within an immersive, tension-filled atmosphere. A breach that should never have been opened...In a desperate attempt to solve global overpopulation, a secret group of scientists launched a forbidden exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNIT ZERO Operation Black Veil.

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  20. 22%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    30% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Dark Love is a multiplayer cooperative horror game where players need to form a team and work together to save the protagonist's girlfriend, who has been possessed by an evil spirit.[Game Plot]The girlfriend is a recent graduate in civil engineering, full of hope for the future, but she gets assigned to work in a remote mountain area. Despite being separated due to work reasons, the couple maintai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love In The Dark.

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  21. SurvivalEXtreme combines two unique game modes: Multiplayer and SinglePlayer.Customize your character and playstyle as you build a reputation, and unlock upgrades. Legends are made here. What will yours be?Survive waves of demons with 3 other players to earn more money and buy parts for your character If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SurvivalEXtreme.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    68% User Score Based on 2,088 reviews

    Damned is a randomized online horror game for up to 5 players (4 survivors and 1 monster). You’ll be able to play as one of four people trapped in different haunted places (hotels, hospitals, etc). As a survivor your main objective will be finding your way out, as well as helping your friends get out too. You’ll often find yourself on the edge, hearing and seeing ghostly things, trying to find ke… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Damned.

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  23. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    61% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Horrors of Space is a 4-player co-op survival horror game. You and 3 other crew members awaken from cryo sleep to find the Aries in a state of emergency, invaded by an alien creature. It’s up to you and your teammates to work together to get out alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horrors of Space.

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  24. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    86% User Score Based on 512 reviews

    Remnant Records is a horror investigation game for 1 to 4 players. As the newest recruit of an agency that deals with spirits trapped in the mortal world, explore places haunted by the dead to find clues that will help you reconstruct the tragedies that happened there and free their souls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remnant Records.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 10,844 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    Contagion isn't your average Zombie Shooter but instead takes a more realistic and different approach to the popular genre with unique characters, environments, weapons, items, and a built-in system that makes every round completely unpredictable with resources, objectives, and paths ever-changing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Contagion.

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  26. You enter the story of Dino Desolation somewhere in the middle of a life already lived. The decisions you make determine where you go next. One thing, however, always remains constant: The Girl you rescued. She is still very young, yet she has taken on the role of intelligence support. She guides you through the radio, gathers information and analyses what you discover.  In many situations you fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dino Desolation.

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  27. The Wickering is an online co-op horror game featuring physics, proximity voice chat and multiple monsters. You and up to 3 friends will venture into a sprawling forest full of secrets and interesting locations. Find and burn the effigies, avoid the monsters, and banish the witch. TEST YOUR METAL 1-4 player online co-op You and your friends must evade twig men and complete the objectives. Al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wickering.

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  28. Zombie Shooter Kit is a fully replicated Unreal Engine 5 blueprint asset pack designed to help you build your own zombie survival game with weapons, inventory, AI enemies, vehicles, crafting, weather, and multiplayer support.Build your own zombie survival game in Unreal Engine 5 Zombie Shooter Kit gives solo developers and small teams a powerful foundation for creating survival games, zombie shoot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Shooter Kit.

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  29. Here is a tailored, professional "About This Game" section based on your mechanics. It captures that classic, tense, wave-based survival feel while highlighting your unique features like the randomized elements, dynamic barricading, and perspective switching. About This GameOverview Necrotoxium is a relentless wave-based survival horror game that tests your reflexes, resourcefulness, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NECROTOXIUM.

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  30. One Day To Live is a post-apocalyptic VR zombie survival game where every sunrise could be your last. The OutbreakWhat began as a controllable virus spiraled into apocalypse when the vaccine's efficacy diminished. Governments collapsed, cities fell silent, and billions succumbed. Now, scattered survivors like you scavenge the remnants of civilization, racing against the clock to secure your next… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Day To Live.

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  31. Us or Them is an asymmetrical horror extraction game for expeditions of up to 26 players. Raid cursed lands for resources and treasures before nightfall, reach the ship, and survive. Most players begin each expedition as Explorers, but one player starts as a brutal Monster stalking the group from the shadows. When an Explorer dies, they change sides and return as a Lesser form of the Monster, tur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Us or Them.

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  32. Save Elizy - is a cooperative survival horror game designed to test the nerves of 1-4 players. Dragged into a dark story, the exorcists must uncover the secrets of a mysterious house that is gripped by otherworldly forces. You have to fight an ancient evil and help each other. Demons and toys will stand in your way, which will not refuse to feast on your body parts, if they catch you, of course. R… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Save Elizy.

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  33. 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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  34. Vicera is an online co-op game. Play as relic hunters, solving enigmatic mysteries and escaping a terrifying monster. Will you dare to face the darkness to find the cursed relics? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vicera.

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  35. Step into a nightmarish world where the boundaries of humanity have been shattered. In this first-person survival horror experience, you are a wrongly accused prisoner trapped in a high-security prison. Behind these bars, the government has conducted sinister, illegal experiments that have unleashed a deadly disease, turning inmates into mutated zombies. Explore the dark corridors of the prison a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Rebirth.

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  36. "Forgotten Depths" is a gripping psychological horror survival game that takes you deep into an abandoned mine. As the player, you step into the role of an engineer called to the mine after mysterious incidents, only to find yourself trapped in a nightmarish scenario. Stalked by supernatural threats and plagued by psychological hallucinations, you must fight for survival and your sanity.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Depths.

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  37. Take on a cursed church in Hell with 1 to 4 players online — co-op or PvP! Hold the line against running, leaping, bone-throwing hordes. Swing above the dead with your grappling hook. Blast off limbs and unlock cosmetics with every kill. Stand together... or hunt each other down. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunt Skeletons Together.

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  38. There’s a rumor about a project buried deep inside some forgotten server - something that was never meant to be released. And once you open it… there’s no way out. It’s not really a game. It’s a never-ending nightmare coded for people whose minds are already stuck inside the machine. Welcome to Roach Royale - a brutal online horror experience where 44 players fight like hell for the slim chance… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roach Royale.

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  39. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    JOIN OUR DISCORD FOR BETA TESTING About the GameEvery dungeon you step into presents its own set of challenges. To stand a chance against the odds, your equipment selection is key. Choose wisely, for your survival depends on it. Set off on exciting adventures through randomly generated dungeons. Each trip brings fresh surprises. Seek the most valuable hidden treasures and overcome different… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Treasure Hunters: Raid Together.

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  40. "Zombie World War: New World" is a shooting game where you team up with three players or AI to battle against a continuous onslaught of regular and mutant zombies. Surviving alone is exceptionally challenging in this game; any player can be instantly taken down by a mutant zombie, and only the assistance of teammates allows for continued survival. The game utilizes PBR materials to maint… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie War:New World.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    60% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Dive into horror in Entities. Solo or up to 4-player matches offer dynamic puzzles and relentless entities hunting you. Investigate, unlock paths, and survive in lawless zones as a private operator. Tools, teamwork, and terror await. Uncover chilling truths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entities.

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  42. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    59% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Your fiance Alice and you are an archaeologist in Alaska. Alice ignored you and had an accident during hang gliding. When she reached you via radio, her last words were "They are real"... And no more news was heard. Who were these real ones or what? You have to get into this cold white world to find Alice and solve the mystery. First of all, you must survive. You will get hungry, and yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cold White.

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  43. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    47% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    A co-op top down shooter about zombie apocalypse in Russia. Explore russian locations - cities, villages, industrial zones. Enjoy the dark, realistic atmosphere. Shoot from a russian weapons. Run from hords of fast bloodthirsty zombies! Play alone or in a co-op for 4! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Motherland: Zombie Co-op.

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  44. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 895 reviews

    Passing Pineview Forest is a free mini-prequel set in the universe of Pineview Drive. Behind the abandoned house on Pineview Drive lies ominous Pineview Forest. The dark, foreboding forest trail leading directly to the Pineview property must be explored – but your every move and reaction is being watched. You must stay calm during your walk – or else IT will take you! To survive you will need stea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passing Pineview Forest.

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    24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    38% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Prepare for the Werewolf Hunt!Misanthrope’s curse echoes through the woods of Lovengrad. Terrible monsters, led by the werewolf, hunt for their prey. An oppressive atmosphere paired with the thrill of hunting makes this game unlike any other. Begin the Huntfeast, where you are a hunter who hunts alone or with a friend. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Huntfeast.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    74% User Score Based on 208 reviews

    Far Lands is a sandbox oriented SURVIVAL game. Build and defend your base from creatures. Gather resources, craft better gear and discover new DIMENSIONS. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Far Lands.

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  47. "Death's Dawn" is an immersive zombie survival game that plunges players into a post-apocalyptic world where the thin line between life and death is constantly blurred. Set in a sprawling open-world environment, the game challenges players to survive in a harsh, unforgiving landscape teeming with the undead and other desperate survivors. Setting and Atmosphere The game is set in a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deaths Dawn.

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  48. 22%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    33% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    "The Backrooms: Last Expedition" is a cooperative horror game designed for 1 to 4 players. Its main objective is to create an enjoyable gaming experience for friends. Players will navigate through terrifying levels, filled with various entities and dangers, as they strive to escape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Backrooms: Last Expedition.

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  49. DEADFALL is a relentless horror wave-survival experience where every round pushes you deeper into a nightmare. Fight alone or with friends against endless hordes of the infected as you scavenge for weapons, unlock new areas, and struggle to survive against overwhelming odds. Inspired by classic survival horror and intense zombie wave shooters, DEADFALL combines brutal difficulty, atmospheric ter… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEADFALL.

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  50. Welcome back to your childhood of wave based zombies. Play with up to 3 friends to survive endless waves of zombies. How high can you go. Lets find out! ​RESURRECTION ​The dead have risen, and they are hungry. How long will you survive? ​From Bad Dev Studios comes Resurrection, an intense, fast-paced indie first-person survival shooter that pits you against endless hordes of the undead. In th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resurection..

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