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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, The Hunted or Hollow Space.

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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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    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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    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  9. 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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  10. Beautiful Light, a PvPvPvE tactical first-person extraction shooter where 6 squads of 3 operators are tasked with entering, securing, and extracting an artifact in a hostile, horrific environment. Face other operators and player-controlled anomalies, but beware: mistakes can risk your life and gear. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beautiful Light.

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  11. 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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  12. Make your way through the chilling realm of survival horror, where immersive visuals, gripping first-person gameplay, and expertly crafted narratives converge to deliver a heightened sense of realism to the terror you'll encounter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Nightmares: A Christmas Story.

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  13. 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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  14. 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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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    63% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Chasmal Fear is a next-gen FPS action horror game built in Unreal Engine 5 from the perspective of a body camera. Manage limited resources, make smart choices that affect playthrough, and survive monsters that mutate to get stronger. Played as singleplayer or Co-Op with 2 players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chasmal Fear.

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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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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    61% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    You have a unique opportunity to feel like an operator of a special squad to fight paranormal creatures and monsters (Special Paranormal Assault Team - S.P.A.T.). Solve challenging problems with unknown monsters in the dark corners of the earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to S.P.A.T..

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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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  19. Dino Desolation is a modular-story-driven open-world game set in a non-sci-fi future after the collapse of civilization. It will be continued through a lot of small DLCs to have an always further continuing story. We are aiming for adding new stories, places and characters to Chapter I for years. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dino Desolation.

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  20. The Wickering is a co-op horror game for 1-4 players. Find all the effigies, burn them, banish the witch, and escape before she kills you all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wickering.

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  21. Create your own survival games using the Zombie Shooter Kit! This Unreal Engine 5 template includes everything you need to make any third person or first person game you could ever want! Try out the demo FOR FREE on Steam, and make sure to follow our development blogs for regular updates! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Shooter Kit.

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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. "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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  29. 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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  30. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Hunt Zombies Together is a co-op multiplayer FPS survival horror game where you and your friends battle waves of zombies and supernatural enemies inside a cursed mansion. Can be played by 1 to 4 people. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunt Zombies Together.

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  31. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 151 reviews

    INTENSE SURVIVAL HORROR COMBAT CHOOSE YOUR ROLE TACTICAL SQUAD BASED CO-OPNecrosis: Dawn of Dread is a co-op survival horror game built around tension, teamwork, and limited resources, inspired by classic survival horror design from the late 90s and early 2000s. Every encounter requires positioning, coordination, and careful use of ammo and abilities. Survival depends on how well y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necrosis: Dawn of Dread.

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  32. 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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    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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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    91% User Score Based on 149 reviews

    Escape the open-world island infested with monster spiders while on duty as a prisoner with your friends. Loot the city, destroy the caves, take some selfies on the way out in your car before you set sail. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Odd Remedy.

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  35. WOLFMAN, is a survival horror game about hunting a Wolfman. You can fight alone or with your friends against a Wolfman controlled by artificial intelligence or a real player. This survival horror game called WOLFMAN is about hunting one of the most terrifying creatures in history. The Wolfman is either controlled by artificial intelligence or by one of the players. In both cases, you will face… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WOLFMAN.

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  36. "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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  38. 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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  39. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    88% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    The Horizon scientific research laboratory is a deceptively quiet place. When you came round, there were hundreds of the living dead all around you. ** FEATURES ** * Full-size Campaign game mode; * Multiplayer co-op game for 2 players; * 8 Challenges - additional game modes for solo or co-op game; * Various Firearms and Melee weapons; * Game with over 3 years of continuous free updates, support,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Horizon: Reloaded.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 1,197 reviews

    Unloved is based on the community award-winning mod for Doom2 with the same name by the same creator. Unloved is a strange place. A twisted reality. A nightmare that comes to life. A place where demons and abhorrent monsters manifest and possess the living with only one goal: to end you. Nothing wants you here. And there is no way out. Only the elevator that leads further and further down into the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNLOVED.

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  41. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 736 reviews

    JOIN OUR OFFICIAL DISCORD COMMUNITY About the GameCamera is ready. Lens are set! Batteries are full. So let the streaming begin! Deadly Broadcast team is always on the hunt for mysterious paranormal events and abandoned cursed places for you followers. Select your Character and Start your Career!There are 8 characters in the game and you can start your career by selecting any of them. Each stre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly Broadcast.

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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. 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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  45. An immersive zombie survival game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Players scavenge for resources, craft weapons, and fortify shelters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deaths Dawn.

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  46. 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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  47. Search an abandoned Appalachian forest, complete objectives, and escape before midnight. Survive alone against a deceptive hunter or enter 3–5 player multiplayer, where one of your friends can become the Wendigo and hide among the group. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wendigo Lives.

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  48. 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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  49. Go deep into the Backrooms, complete the search and rescue, and get out alive. Backrooms:Savior is a first-person tactical exploration shooter set in the Backrooms. Together with your teammates, you will venture deep into unknown spaces and confront a variety of threats. Search for critical items, locate missing personnel, complete the mission, and evacuate. This is not a battlefield where you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Savior.

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  50. Survive the "Rebirth" of the WildIn this new era, nature is a living, breathing entity. Navigate through sprawling 3D environments where skyscrapers are shrouded in ancient forests. Scavenge for vital resources in the skeletal remains of shopping malls and endure the challenges of a world that has moved on. Every choice—from crafting a survival tool to choosing your path through radioact… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REMNANT: Rebirth.

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