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Looking for games like Dead State? Here are top survival role playing recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Necrorail Express, Dead State: Reanimated or Dead Age.

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  1. On the wasteland where civilization was ended by the undead, the railway is humanity’s last lifeline. You will run a steam locomotive, traveling between settlements, cities, and metropolises—trading, negotiating, upgrading, and fending off zombie hordes. Use commerce to shift the balance of power and reconnect a world shattered by “The Great Catastrophe.” Core Gameplay: Train-Centered, Trade to S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necrorail Express.

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  2. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 2,921 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 3 reviews

    Dead State is a compelling, high-tension survival RPG set in central Texas at the collapse of civilization and the dawn of the undead apocalypse. As society is beginning to fall apart, the player must organize a group of survivors together, fortify a shelter, scout for food and supplies, negotiate with or defend against other factions, and maintain order inside the shelter as humanity teeters on t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead State: Reanimated.

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  4. In the Indie Survival RPG Dead Age: Survivors, you will experience a dramatic story filled with dangerous quests and turn-based combat. As the leader, you will set up several camps, and conquer or defend survivor territories in order to protect yourself against up to 7 greedy factions. If you manage to keep your companions alive, you can even pursue a romantic relationship. But at night, the undea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Age: Survivors.

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  5. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    67% User Score Based on 516 reviews

    Safehouse: Diaries is a fresh take on the zombie / survival horror genre. If you're sick of mindless shooters or generic-looking top down affairs that just don't get what the zombie genre is about, this is the game for you.About Screwfly Studios We're a two-man developer based in Australia, dedicated to creating deep, innovative strategy games for PC. Zafehouse: Diaries is Screwfly's debut title a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zafehouse: Diaries.

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

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  7. Foreword This game is a "Pre-Alpha" that means it is far from perfect, but it has quite a lot of stuff to play with and to look at. It has a basic gameplay loop, plenty of different mechanics, gameplay elements, stuff to play around with etc. You can support the game on Patreon and give it more chances to get into release state. You can report problems and give ideas\suggestions on Discord Serv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Despair Survival.

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  8. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, character development
    76% User Score Based on 181 reviews

    Can you push back against fate, survive among ruthless gangs, and fight back a zombie horde with only a handful of militia fighters to rely on? Urban Strife is a turn based tactical survival RPG that blends old school strategy, shelter management, and a grounded RPG storyline. Built on Unreal Engine, it features real ballistic simulation, day and night cycles, dynamic fire spread, advanced sound … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urban Strife.

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  9. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Join our Discord community About: In a frozen zombie apocalypse, a father turning into a vampire must use supernatural powers to protect his daughter - but each hunt erodes his remaining humanity. When human blood becomes essential for survival, how can this vampire father keep his vow to 'never harm humans'? The zombies might ironically become his most honest allies... Character Introductions:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dracula: End of Days.

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  10. 0%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    0% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    **Early Access** **[ENDLESS DAYS Z] - Ongoing Development and Future Updates** **Main Description:** "Hello, Endlessdaysz players! We would like to share an important update on the development status of our game. While Endless DaysZ has officially launched, I am committed to continually improving the game with new features, gameplay tweaks, performance improvements, and bug fixes, all bas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ENDLESS DAYS Z.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    67% User Score Based on 157 reviews

    The Z infection was spread, the world everyone know ceased to exist. Lead a group of survivors throughout a zombie apocalypse in an astounding strategic challenge to try to make the best possible decisions.Survive, loot, explore, build, defend, attack! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Z Dawn.

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  12. A turn-based strategy RPG set in modern time Westminster (UK), after a massive solar storm causes the end of the electric age. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Westminster Darkly.

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  13. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    58% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Survive the Blackout is a narrative survival game set in a dark post-apocalyptic world. Choose your adventure-type gameplay, squad-level management, exploration and scavenging, difficult moral choices. What are you willing to sacrifice to survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive the Blackout.

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  14. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    Delivery from the Pain is a survival-themed experience game. You will play a survivor who must explore, fight and gather resources in a world full of zombies. You will make contact with other survivors who you can help or exploit to your own ends. Will you find a way to escape, with or without them? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delivery from the Pain.

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  15. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Mutant Meltdown is a fast-paced turn-based with roguelike elements in which you have a group of survivors in the aftermath of an apocalypse. The ultimate goal is to survive the mutants. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mutant Meltdown.

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  16. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    81% User Score Based on 2,587 reviews

    It's one year after the collapse of civilization and self-centered hedge fund manager Joe Wheeler emerges from his specially constructed bunker in search of food. This is a huge open-world RPG where you have the freedom to play how you want - but your choices have consequences. Your aim is to find other survivors, gain their respect, and build a community. You'll scavenge for supplies, trade, plan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survivalist.

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  17. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 3,314 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 47 reviews

    The award winning and BAFTA nominated saga continues in The Banner Saga 2. Continue your journey soon after the climactic events of The Banner Saga. The choices you made in the first game will affect who is alive and who is dead in this exciting sequel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Banner Saga 2.

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  18. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 334 reviews

    Lead troops in tense tactical battles, just you and your brain against the dying world. Manage a mercenary company, scavenge supplies, build an army. Go on a quest! Burn down a village or two... Inspired by Warhammer, FTL and Total War. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winter Falling.

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  19. Disclaimer: This game is a fictional story set in an alternate universe and is not related to any real-world organizations, companies, individuals, or groups. Please do not associate it with reality. [Announcement] The Choice of the Apocalypse is set to release a playable demo in October, with the full version launching in 2026! [Game Summary] The catastrophe struck without warning, toppli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Masseur of Romance.

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  20. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    Dead in Antares is a turn-based survival management game with RPG elements, set on an alien planet. Lead a crew of survivors sent on a mission to save humanity. Manage their needs, strengthen their teamwork, and explore this mysterious world to find a way back home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead In Antares.

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  21. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Set in a world ravaged by zombies, former policeman Roy and his fiancé Sherry – a retired soldier of the U.S. Army’s Special Operations Force – are on their way towards Washington D.C. As their stock of medical supplies, food and ammunition runs low, they are lucky to encounter another group of survivors. Roy and Sherry get allowed into their base by word of one of their leaders: Gordon. He invit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survival Mission Z.

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  22. An unpredictable star domain is a moving star domain in the universe. There are teleportation channels connecting planets within the star domain, which allow one to shuttle between planets. During the movement of an unpredictable star domain, sometimes new planets may be transported into its own system. During the transmission process, the energy of the planet will be balanced. Therefore, on vario… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unpredictable Star.

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  23. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    57% User Score Based on 130 reviews

    Envy the Dead is zombie survival roguelike, in which you are leading group of unique, randomly generated characters through destroyed lands, infested with zombies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Envy the Dead.

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  24. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 1,184 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    The Apocalypse is here. Demons all around. Now, it’s time to fight back! Build, manage and defend your base in a post apocalyptic colony simulation. Will you survive Judgment day? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Judgment: Apocalypse Survival Simulation.

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  25. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    58% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    A single-player game of adventure and survival, set in a vast region infested with the dead. Build an autonomous camp, manage a community of survivors, look for the many who are missing, fight ferocious hordes, and unravel the mysteries of the legend of Nayati River! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nayati River.

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  26. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Prayer of the Faithless is a unique blend of traditional RPG and classic survival-horror gameplay. In addition to fighting enemies to level up, you must also scavenge the field to find healing supplies, as well as new gear that comes with their own skills and traits to further customize your party. Battles reward smart tactics and aggressive offense by tying stamina pools to both skill usage and d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prayer of the Faithless.

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  27. About this game:Everyone’s Dead is a third-person, single-player, story-driven survival horror experience focused on tension, atmosphere, and environmental storytelling. You are trapped inside an apartment building during the early stages of a pandemic outbreak. With limited resources and no guidance systems, you must navigate dangerous interiors, scavenge for supplies, avoid or confront infected… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everyone's dead.

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  28. The inspiration for this game's gameplay comes from This War Of Mine, and it is in third person and first person. If you like This War Of Mine too, then this game is very suitable for you. Join Our Discord Mail [email protected] Types of Games This game is a single player Single player control multi characters survival strategy game. The goal and gameplay rules of the game The goal of the gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prion Virus.

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  29. Iron Convoy is a turn-based tactical survival game set in a brutal post-apocalyptic world. Manage your convoy, battle enemies, gather resources, and make tough decisions to survive. In this unforgiving world, only the strongest endure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Convoy.

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  30. Step into a world where the remnants of humanity struggle to survive against a new race of hybrids that rule the food chain. The cause of the mutations that led to the downfall of modern society remains a mystery - whether it was the result of nature, a scientific experiment, or even extraterrestrial intervention is unknown. As society struggled to cope with the aftermath, tensions escalated and c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild Mutation.

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  31. FEATURES Embark on a story-driven road trip where choices matter  — move across the world map through battles, dialogues, and decisions that shape Armita’s Humanity and the game's ending. Fight tactical card battles and build your deck on the way  — scavenge, trade and recruit companions to help you fight your way through the Barrens. Clear the campaign across multiple regions in a roguelite … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Armita's Search.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Nuclecard is a post-apocalyptic survival card game where every decision matters. Build your base across 30+ unique locations, craft 50+ items, cook 35+ foods, and master essential survival skills like farming, hunting, and water purification. The real challenge comes from the world itself. Radiation zones demand careful navigation, brutal winters punish the unprepared, and 30+ random events trigge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nuclecard.

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  33. The spark of civilizationCIVIREVIVAL is a space opera that blends deep 4X strategy with RPG-driven destinies. As humanity's last beacon of hope, you will not only explore star systems and forge an empire, but also define the very soul of civilization within a sweeping narrative tapestry. Every decision carries immense weight, every companion bears a legendary tale. Among the starlight, you ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CIVIREVIVAL.

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  34. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    The apocalypse is over. The dead are hungry. And you're running the only diner in town. Welcome to Zombie Diner, a unique blend of diner management, survival, and gruesome gastronomy. In a world where civilization has collapsed, the undead have developed a taste for the finer things in undeath—namely, expertly prepared human cuisine. You're the chef, and business is booming. Order fresh ingred… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Diner Simulator.

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  35. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    68% User Score Based on 399 reviews

    Note: The game currently does not support controller operation.This is an open-world zombie survival sandbox game set in a city quarantined due to an unknown virus. You will play as a student in the city who failed to catch the evacuation convoy to escape the disaster and was forced to stay. As a modern metropolis, the city is fully equipped with public facilities including hospitals, subway stati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dread Dawn.

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  36. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    88% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Welcome to the first taste of the world of The Dead Await! We're so excited about our game that we couldn't wait to share it with you. This special Prologue offering will give you an early glimpse at the world and mechanics of the game. Get ready for an incredible experience with our deck-building open world survival RPG! The Dead Await is a deck-building open world survival RPG set in a zomb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dead Await: Prologue.

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  37. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    57% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Intro A group of primitive humans finally left the cave and gathered enough courage to face the brutal Jurassic world. It's time for the hunter to become the hunted. Teeth will be met with a club, and skin will be slashed with stone and pierced with arrows. Men's clash with dinosaurs for the land's supremacy is inevitable.Description Jurassic Clans sets in a world where dinosaurs co-exist with pri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jurassic Clans.

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  38. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    57% User Score Based on 322 reviews

    Heavenworld is an open world adventure game mixing role playing, survival and management with NPC survivors. Each game is unique and managed by a game master who influences events. A powerful map editor is also available. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heavenworld.

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  39. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Gutter is a 2D RPG set in a lawless, post-apocalyptic, hyper-industrialized gutter, where desperate people, demons, and robots struggle to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUTTER: The Cursed.

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  40. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Use anything you can get your hands on to survive in the Old West. Fight with zombies. Try your hand at turn-based combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunslingers & Zombies.

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  41. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    99% User Score Based on 257 reviews

    One thousand zombies from the massacre of Hachiko High are crashing Olive's birthday party! Trapped in the Grimalkin Estate they'll have to unravel the mystery behind the zombies, all while making sure their friends are having the Purrfect Apawcalypse! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Purrfect Apawcalypse: Purrgatory Furever.

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  42. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 1,665 reviews

    It's ten years after the infection started, and rumors are swirling of a strange new terror. Long-established settlements are collapsing, one by one, amid reports of horrific violence. Survivors are running to the hills to escape, taking refuge in the more remote areas of the Pacific Northwest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survivalist: Invisible Strain.

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  43. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    89% User Score Based on 483 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    A dungeon crawl where YOU are the dungeon! Lead your minions in tactical turn-based combat against the pesky heroes, and unlock a variety of evil Powers. With a dynamic campaign system and a branching storyline, "Reverse Crawl" lets you experience an RPG from a whole new angle! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reverse Crawl.

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  44. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 794 reviews

    The successful indie survival RPG "Dead Age" (84% very positive) is back with a vengeance! No other game offers this mix of role-playing, rogue-like, fast-paced turn-based combat and survival all in one. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Age 2.

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  45. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 224 reviews
    Critic Score 52%Based on 2 reviews

    Try the demo! Savegames are compatible with the full game! SURVIVE THE WHITE WASTELAND ICY is a narrative-driven post-apocalyptic survival RPG set in a new Ice Age, where your life and the lives... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ICY: Frostbite Edition.

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  46. 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 70%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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  47. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 410 reviews

    Age of Fear: The Undead King is a fantasy turn-based strategy. The game features a novel battle system, two campaigns with solid fantasy stories and very flexible multi-player and skirmish modes. The story takes place in an untamed fantasy land, where three forces: the Human Kingdom, the Greenskins' Horde and the Undead Legion - are fighting for domination and survival. You will encounter quick … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Fear: The Undead King.

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  48. Lead, bond, and survive in a character-driven tactical RPG set in the wake of an alien apocalypse. Grey Legend: Survivors will place you in control of a band of survivors in a post-apocalyptic, violent world. Beyond the tactical combat lies a deep social simulation: your survivors operate on individual beliefs and personal goals. Manage evolving relationships, navigate "fun chaos," and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grey Legend: Survivors.

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  49. Alter is a turn-based RPG set in a world where humanity has been almost destroyed by monsters called crystallites after a cataclysmic event named"The Fall" where a giant red crystal fell from the sky. The crystal was both a curse and a benediction for humans, because if it gave birth to the crystallites, it also made the Alters : super human with special magic, the Blood gift. The price… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alter.

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  50. Glory DefenceGenre: Action, Shooter, Survival Modes: Single-player, Multiplayer Platform: PC ABOUT THIS GAMEGlory Defence is a fast-paced zombie survival shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by a deadly virus. As the infected turn into relentless zombies, humanity teeters on the edge of collapse. Elite special forces are deployed to defend the last fortified zones and protect the remai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glory Defence.

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