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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, Yots or ALL IN VAIN.

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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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    You are unwilling servants of the demon Yots. Your task is to venture into the mysterious City and retrieve artifacts for your master. As long as you succeed, Yots will reward you with money for new equipment, but one mistake could leave your life hanging by a thread. You will not face this nightmare alone. Teams of up to 4 players can enter the Fog City together. The game focuses heavily o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yots.

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  3. 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 responsib… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hunted.

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  5. ROARYOU ARE NOT THE HUNTER A Wildlife Paradise Hiding a Classified ExperimentROAR is a cinematic first-person survival horror game set in 2022 within Kijani Nyota Private Conservancy, a remote wildlife reserve in northern Kenya once celebrated as a global model for lion conservation, advanced genetic research, and luxury eco-tourism. Behind its pristine visitor centers, safari vehicles, veterinar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROAR.

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  6. 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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    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    As darkness descends upon the world. all contact is lost. Set in a small town in North America, will you survive the dark new world? Prepare for a challenging and unique enemy, powerful magical relics, and an unsettling atmosphere in this creepy Post-apocalyptic Indie survival horror game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REFICUL 666.

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  8. A 2v2v2 tactical horror extraction.Gather plushies to unlock the exit while a Kaiki hunts you and rival duos sabotage your escape. Only one team gets out. Your enemies are the lurking horrors—and the other players. Victory demands perfect teamwork and ruthless strategy. What seemed like a familiar school has become a stage for madness and fear. In SHADE WALKERS, a multiplayer game that fuses ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHADE WALKERS.

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  9. Return: UnknownAn abandoned metropolis. Endless possibilities. And you right in the middle of it. Dive into a survival adventure set in a post-apocalyptic Manhattan, inspired by the freedom of great open-world games and the dark atmosphere of a fallen city. After a global virus wiped out civilization, a living and dangerous world remains, offering you complete freedom. By day, explore streets, b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return: Unknown.

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  10. 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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  11. Phantom Pursuit is a heart-pounding 3v5 asymmetric multiplayer horror game where survival hinges on quick thinking, agility, and teamwork. Three relentless Spirits must navigate haunted environments, Hunting down five human Pursuers. In a world where fighting back isn’t an option, the Pursuers’ only hope is to run, hide, and use their surroundings to slow down the ghostly hunters long enough to es… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom Pursuit.

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  12. Backrooms Escape Protocol Work together with your team to explore abandoned industrial zones, navigate mysterious liminal spaces, and survive terrifying entities lurking in the shadows. Survive the Unknown You and your friends take on the role of scavengers sent into a series of procedurally generated Backrooms levels, each with unique environments and dangers. Your mission is to explore, collec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms Escape Protocol.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    At the beginning of the year 2153, the research station "Yellow Station", located on the edge of the solar system, suddenly stopped responding to all communications from nearby ships and stations. The station was completely dead—there were no signs of life. No signals, not even automatic ones, were being transmitted. The silence was absolute... Hollow Space is an immer… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollow Space.

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  14. 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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  15. Yomaia: The Definitive Survival Experience Yomaia is a MMO Survival Horror game developed by BEWARE LLC where players can immerse themselves in the wild and challenging world of Zone C, a huge and constantly changing island with its own mind that will make everyday a real challenge. As a player, you'll have the option to choose between prowling the island like a carnivore or herbivore dinosaur o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yomaia.

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  16. 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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    54%Game Brain Score
    86% User Score Based on 14 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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  18. 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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  19. 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 Rail Nomads.

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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. GORECAM is a hardcore 4-player, online co-op, demonic horror survival game. You are part of a desperate crew—one exorcist and three paranormal investigators—haunted by an ancient evil. By night, explore haunted locations to gather evidence, banish demons, and drag cultists into the light for blood money. By day, scrounge for holy water, ration dwindling supplies, and pray you have enough gas to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gorecam.

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  24. 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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  25. 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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    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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  27. 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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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    62% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    OverNight is a multiplayer co-op Ghost Hunting horror with multiple Ghosts per session. Explore some of the most haunted locations with your friends, using a variety of paranormal equipment, engage in rituals, and attempt haunted communications to connect with the other side.Multiple Ghosts per Session Session with multiple Ghosts: Session has multiple Areas (Houses) on the map. Each Area (House) … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OverNight.

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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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  30. 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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  31. Phantom Event is a cooperative multiplayer demon-hunting experience where knowledge is your greatest weapon—and every mistake could be your last. You and your team are sent into haunted locations to investigate supernatural disturbances. But this is no ordinary ghost hunt. Each entity you face is a unique demonic presence with its own behavior, weaknesses, and rituals required to banish it. Your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rituals of Demons.

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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. Survive until 6:00 AM in a cooperative asymmetric horror game built around communication, pressure, and constant decision-making. One player takes the role of a Security Guard, monitoring camera feeds and controlling doors, lights, and building systems, while the rest of the team moves through the facility completing dangerous, noise-filled tasks in real time. Coordinate under stress as power d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After Hours.

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  36. DescriptionThe forest village of Maevor has gone completely silent. No lights, no voices, not even the sound of footsteps. The locals have vanished, swallowed by a presence that watches from the treetops. As the lone hunter sent to investigate, you enter the cursed woods to uncover what happened and confront the harpy‑vampire demon that now rules the night. In Maevor, sound is everything, and eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAEVOR.

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  37. GET YOUR KEY - JOIN THE PLAYTESTGet your key by visiting (or click on the link on the information panel on the right). Join the Playtest, get Legacy Points, and share your feedback!  About the Game Dive into a thrilling top-down Action RPG where epic battles, strategic gameplay, and dynamic environments come together to create a constant stream of emergent experiences. Whether you’re team… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vaultbreakers.

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  38. ※ A co-op FPS Survival Horror GameYou are a member of the exploration organization Hermes sent inside the threatened city of Pantheon. You need to visit different locations in the city to complete the assigned missions and ensure your safe escape. Gather weapons and items while collaborating with your teammates to confront the unknown threat. ※ Sci-Fi HorrorIn "Synapse: Lockdown," p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Synapse: Lockdown.

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  39. Trapped in a massive corn maze, you must survive monstrous threats, uncover hidden truths, and follow cryptic notes from a mysterious figure. Shoot, scavenge, and explore twisted portals as you unravel a dark conspiracy blending science, cults, and control. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Corn Maze: Rebirth.

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  40. 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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    "Debt's Descent: The Haunting at the Abandoned Hospital" offers players a truly immersive experience with multiple endings, ensuring that every choice they make carries weight and consequences. Your ultimate fate hinges on your decisions, your wit, and your ability to navigate the treacherous halls of the haunted hospital. Survival Ending: To achieve this ending, players must make strat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scape.

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  42. GAME OVERVIEW Embrace the dual nature of survival in "After the Turn": Prey by day, predator by night. Introducing "After the Turn," a gripping First Person Survival Horror experience from Groom Lake Studios, powered by Unreal Engine 5. Immerse yourself in a haunting world where music composed by Iestyn Haberfield sets the tone for your journey. Unravel the mysteries o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After The Turn.

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  43. ADD TO WISHLIST About the Game Knights of the purge nightHunters, as the strongest side of the fight, equip sharp heavy axes on the game map. In addition to being superior in close attack, they also have ranged throwing axes and can participate in the hunt from afar. Hunters' caged monster truckThe engine of this old 4x4 real-time physically simulated vehicle, specially offered to hu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night of the Slayers.

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  44. 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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  45. 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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  46. 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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  47. "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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  48. Hunt Zombies TogetherHunt Zombies Together is a multiplayer FPS survival horror game set in a cursed mansion and its surrounding forest. Team up with your friends, survive relentless waves of zombies, and face terrifying supernatural threats lurking in the darkness. You are not alone in the night… and that might be the real problem. Core GameplayExperience fast, responsive first-person shooter m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunt Zombies Together.

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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

    Join Us on Discord About the Game28/12/2024: Complete game official release Craft, Fortify, Survive. Welcome to Vorax, an Island of Horror and Survival Vorax is an open-world survival horror game that plunges you into the heart of a Mediterranean island overrun by a mysterious infection. As a mercenary sent to investigate, what was meant to be a reconnaissance mission quickly turns into a fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vorax.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    6-player co-op survival horror at its finest with cyborgs, monsters, and aliens. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyborg3003.

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