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Games like Dead Island: Riptide - Special Edition

Games like Dead Island: Riptide - Special Edition

Looking for games like Dead Island: Riptide - Special Edition? Here are top open world role playing shooter recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Dead Island, Dead Island 2 or Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition.

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  1. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 5,616 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 8 reviews

    Welcome to the zombie apocalypse experience of a lifetime – and now more beautiful than ever. Caught in the midst of an epic zombie outbreak on the tropical island of Banoi, your only thought is: Survive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Island.

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  2. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 11,983 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 66 reviews

    Buy Dead Island 2 on PlayStation Store. The open-world zombie-slaying action RPG makes its long-awaited return. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Island 2.

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  3. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    75% User Score Based on 8,131 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 12 reviews

    Explore the zombie-infested city of Los Perdidos, and find a way to escape before a military strike wipes the entire city, and everyone in it, off the map. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition.

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  4. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    71% User Score Based on 7,630 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 6 reviews

    Prototype 2 is an open-world action game published by Activision and developed by Radical Entertainment. It's a direct sequel to Prototype and was announced at the 2010 Spike Video Game Awards. The events of Prototype 2 takes place in New York City, now known as New York Zero (NYZ), following Sgt. James Heller on his quest to destroy Alex Mercer, after having lost everything and everyone he l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prototype 2.

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  5. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 132,525 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 33 reviews

    First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dying Light.

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  6. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    86% User Score Based on 40,753 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 39 reviews

    For the more refined combat professional, drive the Kerner Serpente R12 sports car with precision rocket launchers elegantly engineered right into the hood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to null.

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  7. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 54,277 reviews
    Critic Score 91%Based on 7 reviews

    Prepare for the Future with Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, experience the most acclaimed game of 2008 like never before. Create a character of your choosing and descend into an awe-inspiring, post-apocalyptic world where every minute is a fight for survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallout 3.

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  8. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    56% User Score Based on 239 reviews

    The island of Eden-Nadir, has fallen to a vicious mind-consuming fungal parasite. Fight through the ashes of humanity to track down the truth behind the infection as one of four playable survivors before the outbreak spreads throughout the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jaws of Extinction.

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  9. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 8,408 reviews

    Make your stand against the collapse of society in the ultimate zombie survival-fantasy game. Explore an open world full of dangers and opportunities that respond to your every decision. Recruit a community of playable survivors, each with their own unique skills and talents. Design and fortify your base against the relentless hordes of the undead. Perform daring raids for food and ammunition, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to State of Decay: YOSE.

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  10. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 2,814 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    In the third instalment of the Thief series, master-thief Garrett is contacted by Keeper Artemus with a mission to steal two valuable artefacts. At the same time, Garrett learns about a prophecy: the coming of a Dark Age. He embarks upon a journey to unravel a mystery that threatens the existence of the order of Keepers. Is it possible that there is a traitor in their midst? The stealth and thiev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thief: Deadly Shadows.

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  11. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 12,592 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 7 reviews

    Engineer Isaac Clarke returns for another blood-curdling adventure in the sequel to the critically acclaimed Dead Space™. After waking from a coma on a massive space city known as “The Sprawl”, the lone survivor of a horrific alien infection finds himself confronting a catastrophic new nightmare. Battling dementia, hunted by the government, and haunted by visions of his dead girlfriend, Isaac will… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Space 2.

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  12. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    91% User Score Based on 20,987 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 21 reviews

    The latest opus in the acclaimed STORM series is taking you on a colourful and breathtaking ride. Take advantage of the totally revamped battle system and prepare to dive into the most epic fights you’ve ever seen in the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM series! Prepare for the most awaited STORM game ever created! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4.

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  13. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    67% User Score Based on 934 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 11 reviews

    Buy The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners - Chapter 2: Retribution on PlayStation Store. Experience new weapons and gameplay while immersed in incredible VR. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners.

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  14. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 186,367 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 9 reviews

    In this first-person Western RPG, the player takes on the role of Courier 6, barely surviving after being robbed of their cargo, shot and put into a shallow grave by a New Vegas mob boss. The Courier sets out to track down their robbers and retrieve their cargo, and winds up getting tangled in the complex ideological and socioeconomic web of the many factions and settlements of post-nuclear Nevada… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallout: New Vegas.

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  15. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 2,201 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 11 reviews

    An international hit anime "Attack on Titan" has come to Steam!Battle is joined between the man-eating Titans and Eren and his companions. Experience the illusion of being in the anime, and controlling the flow of the story.The story from the anime, with a few original twists, is yours to experience! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Attack on Titan.

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  16. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    72% User Score Based on 31,985 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    Become Aiden Pearce, a brilliant hacker whose criminal past lead to a violent family tragedy. While on the hunt for those responsible, you will be able to tap into the city’s omnipresent security cameras, download personal information, control systems such as traffic lights and the electrical grid to stop a chase, and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Watch_Dogs.

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  17. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 28,341 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 34 reviews

    Take your Dying Light: The Beast experience to another level with the Deluxe Edition. You'll receive the Official Soundtrack, wallpapers, and the Castor Woods Prepper Bundle, as well as a detailed tourist map that highlights locations worth exploring If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dying Light: The Beast.

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  18. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 713 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 3 reviews

    Arizona Sunshine Remake elevates the original, award-winning game, completely rebuilt with GORE-geous VR graphics and next-gen VR combat and weapons. When you hear a flash of a human voice on the radio, your hopes surge - there are survivors out in the blistering heat of the post-apocalyptic Grand Canyon state! Armed with little more than your motion-controlled weapons and the scarce ammo and cons… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arizona Sunshine Remake.

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  19. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 28,752 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 12 reviews

    Dark Souls II is an action role-playing game set in the kingdom of Drangleic. Players control the Bearer of the Curse, navigating a dark, interconnected world filled with challenging enemies and complex boss encounters. Combat emphasizes precise timing, stamina management, and adaptability, with options for dual-wielding, varied weapon types, and a flexible character progression system. The onlin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Souls II.

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  20. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    58% User Score Based on 69,147 reviews

    ARK: Survival Ascended includes access to all of ARK’s worlds, including Scorched Earth, Aberration, Extinction, ARK Genesis Part 1, ARK Genesis Part 2, and more. The Island is released now, with the subsequent expansion worlds to be added at no additional cost on a regular basis. Respawn into a new dinosaur survival experience beyond your wildest dreams… as ARK is reimagined from the ground-up in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARK: Survival Ascended.

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  21. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 93,494 reviews
    Critic Score 99%Based on 6 reviews

    Buy Resident Evil 4 on PS4. Changing the course of the Resident Evil series, Resident Evil 4 takes place after the destruction of Umbrella Corporation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resident Evil 4.

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  22. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 4,533 reviews

    More Naruto Games About the GameThe 4th Great Ninja War continues. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 has been given a thorough overhaul for its FULL BURST comeback! Not least among the wealth of enhancements is the addition of the feverishly anticipated chapter in which Sasuke and Itachi take on Kabuto in a nail-biting confrontation. Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 has been remastered in HD.Key F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 Full Burst HD.

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  23. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 26,154 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 8 reviews

    Buy Resident Evil 5 on PS4. Features single-player and co-op modes, a dramatic storyline and all previously released DLC. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resident Evil 5.

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  24. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 88 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 14 reviews

    Can you survive The Persistence? Caught in the inexorable pull of a black hole, and with the crew mutated into horrific & murderous aberrations, it’s down to you, a clone of security office Zimri Eder, to save the ship and make the jump back to earth.A brutal VR sci-fi-stealth, horror, roguelike featuring dozens of upgradable gear & weapons that may just be enough to keep you alive long enough to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Persistence.

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  25. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 17,686 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 5 reviews

    The end is here. Life as you knew it has gone to hell after the mother of all zombie outbreaks. Now you and the few scattered survivors must band together to survive and rebuild in a 3rd-person action game set in a dynamic open world. You choose where to make your stand, designing and fortifying your home base, performing daring raids for food and ammunition, and rescuing other playable survivors … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to State of Decay.

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  26. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 4,190 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 53 reviews

    Hitler’s hordes are back for more in this spine-chilling shooter from the makers of Sniper Elite 4! Abominable occult enemies, epic weapons and a harrowing new campaign for 1-4 players await in 1940s Europe, as you fight to save humankind from undead Armageddon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Army 4: Dead War.

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  28. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 9,120 reviews
    Critic Score 91%Based on 1 reviews

    You are shipwrecked on an isolated island, a desperate castaway in a total freakshow world. How will you survive? Collect the pages of a Survival Guide and figure it out, of course! Find food, water, and shelter before you perish. Uh oh, is it getting dark? Figure out how to get through the night! While you’re at it, gather up some of this awesome stuff and piece together over 100 handmade weapons… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How to Survive.

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  29. Please check the system requirements listed below before purchasing. It is the year 2034. Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside – and within. Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface, and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above. But rather than stand united, the station-cities of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metro: Last Light Redux.

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  30. 42%Game Brain Score
    42% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Please check the system requirements listed below before purchasing. It is the year 2034. Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside – and within. Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface, and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above. But rather than stand united, the station-cities of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metro: Last Light Redux.

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  31. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 11,530 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 13 reviews

    Buy Red Dead Redemption on PlayStation Store and experience the epic western adventures that defined a generation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Dead Redemption.

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  32. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 209,954 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 25 reviews

    Buy Bethesda Softworks' The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary, Special and VR editions on PlayStation Store and defeat a fierce enemy set to destroy the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

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  33. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    76% User Score Based on 42,013 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 5 reviews

    This standalone retail title spans three distinct stories, interwoven to create one of the most unique and engaging single-player experiences of this generation. This definitive Grand Theft Auto bundle boasts hundreds of hours of single-player gameplay; a full suite of open-world multiplayer game types limited only by players’ creativity; dozens of eclectic radio stations with hours of music and o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grand Theft Auto IV.

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  34. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 17,258 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Buy Tom Clancy's The Division 2 on PS4. Lead a team of elite agents into a post-pandemic Washington, DC, to prevent the collapse of the city. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tom Clancy's The Division 2.

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  35. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    58% User Score Based on 11,108 reviews

    Includes exclusive Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare limited edition Sentinel Task Force Exoskeleton to transform your avatar into an advanced soldier ready for combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.

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  36. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    53% User Score Based on 425 reviews

    Driven by community suggestion, 505 Games and EKO Software introduce you to a new single player 3rd person view experience that allows you to re-play the zombie crafting adventure "How to Survive" from a deeply immersive point of view. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How To Survive: Third Person Standalone.

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  37. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 22,039 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 7 reviews

    Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition includes Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening and all nine content packs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Age: Origins.

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  38. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music
    85% User Score Based on 456 reviews

    A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RESIDENT EVIL 2 R.P.D. Demo.

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  39. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    75% User Score Based on 19,963 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 35 reviews

    Assassin’s Creed Unity is an action-adventure game set in Paris during the French Revolution. The player controls Arno Dorian, an Assassin who seeks to uncover the forces behind the political unrest. The game introduces new weapons, including the Phantom Blade, a modified Hidden Blade with ranged capabilities. Gameplay emphasizes stealth, parkour, and close combat, featuring updated free-running m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Assassin's Creed Unity.

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  40. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    50% User Score Based on 3,022 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City is a third-person shooter and is a spin-off of the long-running Resident Evil series. Unlike the main games in the series, it is less of a survival horror game and more of an action-packed shooter. The game includes twelve playable characters, however the players can choose only four characters for the online modes. Each team member has their own special role … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City.

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  41. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 1,134 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 5 reviews

    LEGO The Incredibles takes players on an adventure where they’ll control their favourite Incredibles characters and team up as a family to conquer crime and family life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LEGO The Incredibles.

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  43. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 3,663 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 8 reviews

    The deluxe edition of One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 for Nintendo Switch that includes the 42 pieces of DLC that were released for the PlayStation 3, 4, and Vita. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Piece Pirate Warriors 3.

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  44. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    56% User Score Based on 711 reviews

    Escape Dead Island is a Survival-Mystery adventure that lets players delve into the Dead Island universe and unravel the origins of the zombie outbreak. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Dead Island.

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  46. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 11,050 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 5 reviews

    (Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB) The Games on Demand version supports English, French, and Spanish. In BioShock 2, you step into the boots of the most iconic denizen of Rapture, the Big Daddy, as you explore through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and your own survival If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BioShock 2.

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  47. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 63,724 reviews
    Critic Score 89%Based on 58 reviews

    Buy Mass Effect Legendary Edition on PS4. Relive the legend of Commander Shepard in the highly acclaimed Mass Effect trilogy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mass Effect.

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  49. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    67% User Score Based on 71,979 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 8 reviews

    ![About image](https://cdn2.unrealengine.com/egs-starwarsjedisurvivor-respawnentertainment-g2-00-900x2254-63377af0466c.jpg) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor.

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  50. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    60% User Score Based on 1,554 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    Buy Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition on PlayStation Store, the remaster of classic RPG Chrono Cross. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chrono Cross.

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