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Looking for games like Dead Wave? Here are top open world role playing shooter recommendations with a horror and post-apocalyptic focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Resident Fear 2, Vorax or Z.O.N.A Project X VR.

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  1. 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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    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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  3. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    80% User Score Based on 258 reviews

    MAIN FEATURES ■ Raid System. Explore the most dangerous corners of the Zone — from the "Secret Tunnels" to the "Military Town" with the Soviet radar station "Duga", towering on the horizon. ■ Relentless dystopia of the Chornobyl Zone - expect dozens of hours of unhurried and tense survival in this bleak world. ■ Engaging and unpredictable storyline. The fate of the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Z.O.N.A Project X VR.

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  4. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 517 reviews

    In the heart of an abandoned island, among the dark ruins of an extinct volcano, lies a secret that threatens all of humanity.Forcing to survive in a harsh environment, the Island fights back against every inexperienced survivor who dares to venture this far in search of its mind-bending power.Your goal is to find the Island Core and take control over it.It's up to you to be its Master or Destroy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outbreak Island.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 8,667 reviews

    VEIN is a post-apocalyptic survival multiplayer sandbox game. Gather supplies to survive, explore abandoned buildings, defend your home, and rebuild society, whether alone or with friends. Game is currently in around the clock development and will include bugs and potential room for improvement If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VEIN.

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  6. Story Kyle wakes up with a headache, not realizing he has survived a helicopter crash. He finds himself alone on a farm, surrounded by wreckage. His team is dead, and he must recover the pilot's remains to complete their mission. As Kyle assesses his injuries, a bright flash of light envelops him. Suddenly, he is floating in space, wearing a space suit. Just then, a friend appears and tells hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nightmare of Pandemic - Kyle's Story.

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  7. FeaturesHunting and Mining for Survival Essentials Gather vital resources for survival through hunting and mining. Explore a Beautiful and Vast Open World and Ocean Venture into an expansive open world and explore the serene yet mysterious open ocean. Diverse Outfits and Hairstyles for Beautiful Girls Customize characters with a wide range of outfits and hairstyles. Stroll Through Lush … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shallow Sea Roaming.

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  8. 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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  9. In a world where the supernatural and paranormal are known to exist, they are administered by the Department of Supernatural Intelligence, a body of government put in place to protect the balance. After the D.S.I. pulls resources out of solving a mass disappearance, you as Sedgewick must go it alone and seek the truth about the goings-on inside ground zero.HARGRAVEOnce a beautiful and docile place… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Despondent.

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  10. 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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  11. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    77% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    In 1992, following a series of mysterious deaths caused by wild animals, as well as strange sightings of cryptids in the sparsely populated and underdeveloped Amazon region of Acre, a special operations brigade from the Brazilian Military Police was sent to the area to gather intelligence. However, the situation took an unexpected turn for the soldiers, who soon found themselves cornered in the mi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Acre Crisis.

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  12. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 151 reviews

    Survival Nation is an open-world online RPG survival game designed for VR. In this game, you will kill hundreds of zombies, acquire weapons, learn new skills, craft, explore the world, complete quests, and most importantly, fight for survival. Will you join a Survival Nation? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survival Nation.

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  13. “The definition of entropic is having a tendency to change from a state of order..to a state of disorder..." Entropic Decay is a lovingly crafted linear first person shooter driven by narrative, puzzles, combat arenas, and horror sequences. It takes inspiration from Valve's games, with its use of environmental story telling and pacing between enemy encounters, striking a balance between comb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entropic Decay: Prologue.

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  14. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    60% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Deadpoint is a Third Person Survival Game. You are a scavenger. You must survive in this apocalyptic world infested with zombies. Loot. Find houses and buildings, chop trees with axe, gear yourself with armour and weapons, and gather as much resources as you can. You can also trade with traders. Kill or get killed. The world is infested with zombies. You can find various weapons from long to close… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEADPOINT.

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  15. 16%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    25% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Step into the heart of fear in 'Resident Fear: Redistribution.' Survive the undead, solve puzzles, and unveil the sinister in this gripping horror adventure by Gamesoft Studio. Dare to play? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resident Fear: Redistribution.

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  16. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    68% User Score Based on 170 reviews

    Frigore is a simple classic first-person indie survival horror game, made entirely by one person. Simple gameplay, beautiful graphics and a cold and chilling atmosphere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frigore.

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  17. The year of 2052. The dark future after the global flood. A young wanderer from the wasteland named Victor learns about the "city of dreams" in the northern mountains, where ancient technologies and an antediluvian way of life have survived. Deciding that he has nothing to lose, he goes on a risky trip to see it with his own eyes. Having reached the city, he quickly realizes that the s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SALVATIONLAND.

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  18. At the beginning, no one cared about the pandemic until one day, on a sunny afternoon in Arizona, the United States, a body stood up slowly In the 13th year after the pandemic continued, cities have been occupied, and the world has entered a state of disorder. Less than 1% of human survivors have wandered around and built shelters one by one. Although people are not sure whether there will be to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Refuge.

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  19. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 27,088 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is a first-person shooter with role-playing and survival elements, and the first game in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series. It is set in an open, hazardous area known as the Zone, based on the Chernobyl exclusion zone, where players explore wilderness, settlements, and military sites in search of valuable artifacts. Beyond combat against human factions and mutated creat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl.

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  20. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    71% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Explore a surreal world, solve puzzles, fight monsters and get to the bottom of the mystery of this compelling horror thriller. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burn Me Alive.

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  21. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 11,572 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 3 reviews

    The events of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat unfold shortly after the end of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl. Having discovered about the open path to the Zone center, the government decides to hold a large-scale military "Fairway" operation aimed to take the CNPP under control. According to the operation's plan, the first military group is to conduct an air scouting of the territory to map … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat.

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  23. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 315,218 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Forest.

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  24. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Deadful Leningrad: Developer Life Simulator is a game where you are a game developer in CIS. Endure the sphincter-clenching challenge from this city. Steal some guns, find a graphics card in garbage, vote in elections. You must survive at least for a week. What could possibly go wrong? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadful Leningrad: Developer Life Simulator.

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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    70% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Welcome to "Undead City, " a pulse-pounding first-person shooter set in a world devastated by a global pandemic. Humanity's last stand unfolds in this action-packed FPS where you must navigate a post-apocalyptic city swarming with relentless zombies. Key Features: Intense Combat: Engage in heart-racing battles against hordes of undead. Use a variety of weapons and strategies to survive. Challengin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undead City.

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  28. Welcome to the world of Zombie Watch Part II! You have been extremely lucky so far. You survived a virus that has infected most of the population and turned them into flesh-eating zombies. They may be dead but they are still walking and will come after you. There are no rules - do what you need to do to survive! Zombie Watch Part II is a first-person, open-world survival game in a post-apocalypt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Watch Part II.

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  29. A psychological horror game that blurs the lines between love, fear, and reality. The story begins with Eve Levine, a college student caught in a nightmare after being abducted on a rainy evening in the shadowy St. Peters Park. Her fiancé, Adam Hale, a poet haunted by his own creations, must confront the darkness that emerges from his mysterious writings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers of the Dead.

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  30. 28 days ago, a call brought the news: your brother’s checkpoint had been overrun. The dead now surround it. Your brother took a different path. He’s a scientist searching for a cure. You’ve spent your life as a cop, fighting and staying alive. Reaching him will take a reinforced vehicle and a way to leave your own checkpoint in the hands of the U.S. Army. You’re the last soldier alive at the on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quarantine Zombies - Prologue 2.

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  31. SHE is a retro survival horror game visually inspired by Akira, and blends classic third-person survival horror gameplay with the sleek presentation and inventory system of Metal Gear Solid 2. It is the near future, and the world powers are on the verge of a hot war. An unearthed ancient entity lies suspended at the bottom of a frozen missile silo. Robin finds herself in an underground … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHE (Seraphim Helix Experiment).

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  32. Nobody believed it would go this far. The bombs fell, the world ended, and the people who survived came up to find nothing left — no governments, no armies, no rules. Just raiders who took everything, isolated camps slowly dying. The bombs didn't end the world. They just ended the one you knew. A fragmented world, one mission Dozens of survivor camps, each isolated — farmers, medics, engineers,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Road Home.

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  33. Two years ago, humanity lost control. What began as a medical breakthrough became a global disaster. A doctor’s experiments escaped containment, unleashing a plague that twisted the dead into zombies and created terrifying mutant monsters. Cities fell, society collapsed, and the world was left in ruins. Two years later, you are among the last survivors. In this wave-based zombie shooter, you mu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OUTBREAK FALL: BIOHAZARD.

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  34. About the Game Not The End is a first-person, story-driven horror and drama game. Players control a father struggling to protect his family after a catastrophic outbreak. This intense and emotional journey will push your physical and psychological limits. Story Once living an ordinary life, your character steps into a dark and twisted world to save his loved ones. Surrounded by mutated cre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Not The End.

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  35. STORYBegin an adventure in a post-apocalyptic world hit by a natural anomaly that emerged through a portal in one of the underground laboratories. Some of humanity was able to take refuge in bunkers built by several corporations. The rest either became infected or continue to fight for survival in the vast overgrown and dangerous wasteland, where there are no past rules apply. Take on the ro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bunker 24.

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  36. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 224 reviews

    Nested Lands is a multiplayer settlement-building RPG set in a dark, plague-ravaged world where twisted madmen and bandits roam the land. Your life will depend on how well you manage and grow your settlement. Fortunately, you're not alone in this dark world — your peasants will help you gather resources, craft items, and build defenses as you lead them through danger and privation. But remember, e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nested Lands.

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  37. "He sees himself at a witches' sabbath, among monsters, sorcerers, and the dead…" The world is dying. The hard part is living through it. Character Customization – Create your survivor and immerse yourself in a story that is truly your own. Open-World Exploration – Explore an infected-overrun Tokyo, entering homes, stores, police stations, and many other buildings. Every place with it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SONG OF THE DEAD.

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  38. Play as a private detective sent on the trail of a missing person. What seemed like a simple case quickly turns into a nightmare. Will you be the one to solve the case... or just another victim of this mystery? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Investigation: Experiment.

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  39. Losted Mind is a linear first-person shooter with horror elements. The game takes place in our time. The main character is a man experiencing mental problems, at some point, as it seems to him, beginning to lose touch with reality. Monsters burst into his already troubled life. Break through the monsters, do not stop at anything. Go through this path with the main character to understand whether e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Losted Mind.

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  40. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A single-player wave-based zombie survival FPS where you shoot, barricade, and upgrade to survive increasingly intense undead assaults using weapons, perks, and strategic defense. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keep 'Em Out!.

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  41. ZONARKA lone soldier stands against a collapsing world. Destroyed cities, abandoned facilities, and hostile environments have become deadly battlegrounds after a catastrophic zombie outbreak. ZONARK is a first-person survival shooter (FPS) that blends intense action, tactical combat, and survival mechanics across multiple locations. Every area presents unique threats, limited resources, and const… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zonark.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 1,056 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 4 reviews

    Fort Oasis is no paradise—it's a decaying nightmare where reality crumbles. The creator of Turbo Overkill unleashes survival-horror stacked with mysteries and monstrosities. Scavenge to craft weapons, while a voice on your walkie-talkie guides you into the island's depths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Total Chaos.

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  44. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 3,313 reviews

    A survival-action game inspired by real-life events, Atomfall is set five years after the Windscale nuclear disaster in Northern England. Explore the fictional quarantine zone, scavenge, craft, barter, fight and talk your way through a British countryside setting filled with bizarre characters, mysticism, cults, and rogue government agencies. From Rebellion, the studio behind Sniper Elite and Zomb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atomfall.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 755 reviews

    Luminora, a mysterious island brimming with ancient secrets. The ancient civilization that once ruled here developed the arcane of extracting the life force of beings, which brought great prosperity to the island. However, as is often the case with eternal ambitions, their quest for divine power led them to a curse that enveloped the island in darkness. Centuries later, a wanderer caught in the ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IfSunSets.

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  46. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    This is a Dark themed First Person inventory Adventure - Point&Click.  Explore an ancient abandoned cemetery in a dark rainy night. You must find your brother and get out of there alive... also, find out what dark secret is concealed beneath that place, if you can...  There are three possible endings depending on your choices during the game. You can Download the Android/Windows/Linux  version  h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MidNight Cemetery.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Gameplay: Gory first person shooter, with RPG elements such as making your own choices through dialogue with NPC's, these choices will effect what endings you have, and what roots you can take... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mother Hub.

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  48. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 123 reviews

    Navigate the open-world underground base of the Sierra Research Facility, now flooded, while being relentlessly pursued by towering dinosaurs. With 12 hours of heart-pounding FPS survival horror gameplay and a full cast of prehistoric enemies, can you outwit the dangers and make your escape? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fossilfuel 2.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Cropped is a first-person action horror adventure - Survive the night as the farm you've arrived at has taken a turn for the worse... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CROPPED.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    52% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    Immerse yourself in a survival experience, where a mysterious liquid takes hold of your life. Courage, time pressure and the sheer will to survive will determine your future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Serum.

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