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Games like Dead Rising

Looking for games like Dead Rising? Here are top open world hack and slash recommendations with a horror and comedy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Dead Rising HD, Dead Rising or Dead Rising 4.

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  1. Frank West, a freelance photojournalist on the hunt for the scoop of a lifetime, pursues a juicy lead to a small suburban town only to find that it is being overrun by zombies! He escapes to the local shopping mall thinking it will be a bastion of safety, but it turns out to be anything but. It's a true struggle to survive the endless stream of enemies, but with full reign over an entire shopping … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Rising HD.

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  2. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 2,718 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 5 reviews

    Frank West, a freelance photojournalist on the hunt for the scoop of a lifetime, pursues a juicy lead to a small suburban town only to find that it is being overrun by zombies! He escapes to the local shopping mall thinking it will be a bastion of safety, but it turns out to be anything but. It's a true struggle to survive the endless stream of enemies, but with full reign over an entire shopping … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Rising.

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  3. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    56% User Score Based on 3,019 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 15 reviews

    Equipped with the Candy Cane Crossbow, Frank West shares his holiday spirit by firing candy canes from a crossbow. Available and pre-built in Emergency Shelter vendors (story) and Vending Machines (multiplayer). Try not to spoil your dinner. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Rising 4.

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  4. End of Everything is a first-person open-world survival game set in a collapsing post-apocalyptic wasteland overrun by the infected. Players must scavenge for supplies, craft weapons and tools, build shelters, and manage survival needs while navigating a hostile and unforgiving environment. The game focuses on grounded survival systems, atmospheric exploration, and emergent gameplay, with an emph… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to End of Everything.

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  5. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    You're trapped in an isolated neighborhood sealed off from the world - and surrounded by thousands of roaming undead. The Withered is a first-person zombie survival horror focused on tension, stealth, and desperate close-quarters combat. There is no escape. No rescue coming. Just you… and an entire region crawling with zombies that can smell, hear, and hunt you. Features Closed, isolated … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Withered.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music
    93% User Score Based on 140 reviews

    Unferat is a warlock simulator, giving the player the opportunity to go from a village boy to a powerful dark sorcerer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unferat.

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  7. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    The continuation of Em-A-Li in this zombie themed horror puzzle game. Escape from your apartment and survive the jump scares. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Em-A-Zurvival.

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  8. Help rebuild the shattered world of Dying Light: The Beast with the Restored Land Definitive Edition. Gritty survival is further enhanced with new features and major updates. Immerse yourself in the base game's gripping narrative as the exploration of Castor Woods is layered with more gripping content than ever. In addition to new ways to play, the Definitive Edition includes the new Action Hero a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Explore, craft, fight, build and survive in a mysterious cartoon world, haunted by a mysterious infection! Take control of Gombo, an enchanted creature and dive into an adventure full of magic. Play alone or in online co-op with a friend. Can you uncover the dark secrets of this colorful realm? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gombo.

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  10. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    52% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    This isn’t a game about saving the world.It’s about discovering what’s left of it and surviving one more day.Create your survivor, shape your path, and make your own story in a world that no longer belongs to us. An survival sandbox built around one idea: to simulate what it means to survive in a world taken over by aliens. No one knows exactly how it started, only that the world has changed beyon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Apocalypse.

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  11. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    69% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Soviet Survival is an isometric, open-world survival game where you must find your place in the ruined Soviet Union. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soviet Survival.

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  12. Take Yachimu Back! Awaken as Nyx Draven in a fractured world ruled by Olivia's corruption. Fight escalating enemy camps, rescue allies, push back the Mist, and reclaim lost territory. Master Shinobi combat, terraform the land, ride your Hoverboard, and dance your enemies to death! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A.L.A.R.M. - Autistic Lovely Assassins Rise of the Matriarchy.

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  13. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    It's time to dish out some carnage in Hot Blood, the next low-poly 3D beat ’em up from the creator of Drunken Fist! Take the role of sassy smack-talking heroine Roxy as she’s taken off her guard when a zombie apocalypse breaks out while she’s shopping at the mall with her boyfriend. Can she find her boyfriend and escape alive? From clothing stores to city streets, Hot Blood is physics-based brawl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hot Blood.

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  14. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 3,005 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 8 reviews

    Sir, You Are Being Hunted is a procedurally-generated British horror in which tweed-wearing robots hunt you for sport. Roam the landscape, scavenge for food, hide breathlessly in the undergrowth, flee in terror, and even fight back with stolen weapons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sir, You Are Being Hunted.

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  15. 6%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    10% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Travel the world in your own moving castle fighting against monsters and helping people. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ❂ Hexaluga ❂ Witch Hunter's Travelling Castle ♉.

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  16. 15%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    25% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Grace Online is a captivating 3D fantasy MMORPG (massively-multiplayer online role-playing game) that offers players an immersive experience, allowing them to explore a rich, expansive world filled with secrets and unique creatures. In Grace Online, we believe in player autonomy, which means we guide you through the basics, but there's no hand-holding beyond that. As a result, countless hidden tre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grace Online.

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  17. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 2,499 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 8 reviews

    As Chuck Greene, you have 72 hours to save your infected daughter, clear your name and survive the hordes of hungry zombies before the military comes in and nukes the city. To ensure your survival, you can combine everyday objects to create numerous deadly combo weapons and slaughter the ravenous zombies. Dead Rising 2, it’s where Creativity Kills. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Rising 2.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    84% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    An action based shooter based in Australia where everything wants to kill you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Straya.

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  19. Psychonesis is a survival extraction pursuit co-op game where you play as patients imprisoned by an evil billion dollar corporation. Betrayed by those you trusted most, you must outsmart and outmaneuver their private security in this ultimate prison break/police chase game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psychonesis.

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  20. An isometric survival-horror roguelite. Scavenge scarce supplies, solve puzzles and combine supernatural boons while relentless Tyrants hunt you. Explore a cemetery that changes every run, then return from death with permanent upgrades. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grave Shift.

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  21. A realistic first-person open-world survival game for one player, or two in split-screen co-op on one PC. Build with physics-based blocks, hunt, craft and cook, then hold out as creatures break through your walls, tornadoes tear homes apart and the cold freezes every drop of water. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Silent Wild.

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  22. Explore a perilous hex map, delve into tense dungeons where time and torchlight run out, and fight turn-based battles where distance and positioning decide survival. Plan your expedition, manage supplies, and escape with treasure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hex Seculum.

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  23. Multiplayer co-op survival horror returns in this early 2000s-inspired, undead apocalyptic nightmare. Kill or be killed, then rise from the dead and kill your friends! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outbreak: Shades of Horror.

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  24. Hearts Gone Black is a top-down zombie survival game set years after a failed experiment changed humanity forever.The dead now walk with black hearts, the world is broken, and the few survivors left are forced to live in abandoned rural towns, ruined homes, and unsafe shelters. You are not a hero. You are one of the few people still breathing, trying to keep yourself and your group alive for one m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hearts Gone Black.

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  25. Dinosaurs have invaded Cypress Ridge! Blast them to bits in the arcade blockbuster Tailbreak, or face off against them in the classic survival horror adventure Dinobreak! Afterwards, jump into Outbreak: Shades of Horror for a modern horror adventure in a zombie-ridden city with some extra Dinobreak-themed DLC. Finally, learn more about the story of Cypress Ridge in the intense visual novel Outbr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tailbreak.

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  26. Necrotoxium is a wave-based survival horror shooter for solo or co-op play. Fight undead hordes using first or third-person views in maps with randomized spawns and loot. Repair generators, solve puzzles, and strategically barricade doors with furniture to survive the evolving nightmare. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NECROTOXIUM.

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  27. What seemed like a fresh start soon turns into something much darker. As personal struggles grow and reality begins to feel unstable, Nicolás finds himself trapped in a town that no longer makes sense. After a mysterious event causes the entire town to vanish, Nicolás is forced to descend into an impossible underground structure. There, he discovers a massive abandoned complex shrouded in darkness… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Still in the Fog.

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  28. Defectant is a modular action-RPG where you build your fighter from any parts you find, even from enemies. Survive the Pit’s brutal arena, forge alliances, climb the ranks, or find another way to escape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defectant残次品.

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  29. WARNING: The game's content includes sudden loud noises, flashing lights, violent elements, and bloody scenes that may disturb some players. These elements are left to the player's discretion, and caution is advised during the experience. About the Game: Isaac has a detective career full of failures. To make ends meet and pay his bills, he accepts small and insignificant cases. One day, he re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who is Paul.

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  30. A Lovecraftian roguelite where you wake up as a Lich with no memory, trapped in a world where everything wants to kill you. Forge deadly builds, slay rival Liches and monstrous horrors, and uncover the truth behind this strange new world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lich Lords.

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  31. DDoD is a single-player and co-op tactical roguelite shooter set in the near future, deep inside an abandoned industrial zone. Explore, fight, and mutate your way to the source of a semi-sentient biological AI anomaly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DDoD.

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  32. Glory Defence is a fast-paced zombie survival shooter. Defend fortified zones, eliminate endless waves of the undead, level up your squad, and unlock new classes and perks. Play solo or join friends in intense co-op action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glory Defence.

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  33. Step into the depths of the city sewers, where a catastrophic toxic chemical spill has mutated the local wildlife and insects into bloodthirsty abominations. You are tasked with recording and navigating the hazardous environment to cleanse it of the toxic chemicals that turned creatures into mutants If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zooparasite.

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  34. 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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  35. Survive the post-Soviet wasteland of Chernobyl. Hunt mutants, scavenge for resources, and battle rival factions in this next-gen RPG shooter. Unravel secrets, upgrade weapons, and face the horrors of the Red Horizon. Will you conquer the shadows or succumb to the radioactive nightmare? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Post Soviet Strike: Chernobyl Legacy.

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  36. He is prepared to do anything to save himself and his daughter from the violent grasp of death. Face anomalies, solve the mystery of extreme weather changes and find the origin of a mysterious object. HARM is a survival FPP in which you will not only battle your own weakness but also face a brutal.. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HARM Weather Warfare.

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  37. NOTE: The playtest is currently only playable through Oculus devices and Valve Index. PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT Attention all residents, The Department of Health urgently advises all residents that a highly dangerous contaminant has been detected in the local grain supply, including wheat, barley, and rye. This contaminant, identified as a novel strain of fungal pathogen, poses a severe risk to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bread or Dead.

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  38. A lot of zombies are inducted in Leading the Dead. You can try thrilling experience never before. Revenge the stupid people by destroying the barricade that is the only weak point in the wall. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LEADING the DEAD.

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  39. Witness the fall of a city ravaged by an unknown viral epidemic that has brought the dead back to life. But the zombies will be the least of your problems in this frantic and terrifying adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightfall of the Dead.

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  40. Title: Haunted Lakes of Austin Camera: Third-person (boating + fishing + walking + swimming switching) BOAT, FISH, SURVIVE Haunted Lakes of Austin is a light horror, exploration, and survival fishing adventure set across real-world lakes in Central Texas—twisted by legend, mystery, and supernatural forces. Explore haunted waters, uncover hidden secrets, and survive what lurks beneath. Story… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Lakes of Austin.

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  41. Step into the blood-soaked snowfields of the North Pole and become the most jacked Santa in history! This fast-paced survival arena shooter throws you into endless waves of murderous snowmen, twisted holiday creatures, and monstrous bosses as you fight to save Christmas—or die trying. Armed with an arsenal of upgradable weapons—from shotguns wrapped like candy canes to brutal rifles—and powered … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xmas Survivors.

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  42. Orestruck: Space Miner is a fast-paced First Person Shooter, a passion project of a four-person indie team, inspired by the classics of the genre. Shoot and kick your way out of the war-torn planet to survive the attack of the space undead. Zombie blood has never splashed so good! If you are nostalgic for classic first-person shooters where the player was not led by the hand, where enemies … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orestruck: Space Miner.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Madhouse is a horror action RPG where chibi characters slash and blast enemies in blood-soaked combat. Explore a dreary open world in the story campaign, or fight friends in the chaotic local 4-player versus mode. With retro pixel art and punk horror grit, it delivers macabre, thrilling action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MADHOUSE.

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  45. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    First-person game with a touch of 80s horror movies, where you face the Beaver, who’s out for revenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Mess With Bober.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    74% User Score Based on 164 reviews

    As a traveler without a name, you find yourself stranded in a ghost town on the frontier. Everyone is gone, including the hired hand and the horses supposed to carry you over the mountain. But the howling in the distance means that you won't be alone for soon. Better check your iron, partner, for it's the only thing between you and monsters that lurk everywhere in the Cursed West. Hauntsville is a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hauntsville.

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  48. West Texas, 1986. Golden Springs was once a quiet town but now stands empty. A supposed outbreak has wiped out humanity, leaving Sonny Barstow to navigate the horrors of its aftermath.  But something is wrong. The streets are too quiet and shadows… they move when you aren’t looking.  An homage to the golden age of VHS horror, Blight Night perfectly blends eerie exploration, intricate puzzles, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blight Night.

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  49. This game is an action genre from a third-person perspective, Inspired by the classics of survival horror. Runs at 60 FPS on a GTX 970 (2014) with high settings.  Made in Unreal Engine 5  ● Satisfying combat: Battle zombies with a range of weapons. ● Classic survival horror inventory: Manage limited resources with a classic inventory system ● Progression through exploration: Find and use … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yami Protocol.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    71% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    iZolated is a post-apocalyptic world with procedurally generated locations affected by the Spoils, where in order to survive you have to create food, equipment, weapons and even build your own shelter from improvised items!Travel through the procedurally generated forest, get resources, explore new locations, evolve to get out of the forest enveloped by the spoil. Spoilage is a zombie virus that o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to iZolated.

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