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Games like Dead’s dawn

Looking for games like Dead’s dawn? Here are top open world shooter recommendations with a post-apocalyptic focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Afterinfection, Fade Survival or Ice World.

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  1. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    58% User Score Based on 289 reviews

    What is AfterinfectionAfterInfection combines core elements of classic survival games to create the perfect immersive survival experience for all players. Spawn with nothing and make your way across a large island scavenging for supplies, weapons, and building materials. Pick your fights against other survivors or zombies you encounter then progress in the game to building your own shelter and rai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterinfection.

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  2. Fade Survival is an immersive survival experience that challenges players to endure and thrive in a brutal world where every decision can mean the difference between life and death. Set in a vast, open world, Fade combines resource management, environmental hazards, and dynamic weather patterns to create an intense survival experience unlike any other. In Fade Survival, players will have to adapt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fade Survival.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    63% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    A blizzard brought a long winter lasting decades, Humanity on the brink of extinction. Survivors had to face ferocious beasts, and the survivors struggled to survive in this frozen world. Take your husky puppy to hunt, mine ice and snow to build a base, and survive in the cold apocalypse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ice World.

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  4. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    53% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    This is a survival game in a city that has been captured by gangs. Survive, develop, explore a huge city, craft, build bases, fight gangs and other players for resources. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STOLEN CITY.

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

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  6. 47%Game Brain Score
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Not fully human. Not fully infected. A failed experiment left you in between — hunted by the infected, feared by the living. Explore a dark, evolving forest where: Dynamic day & night cycle Seasonal changes Dangerous wildlife Unpredictable weather Nothing is safe. React to sound Hunt in groups Different awareness levels They don’t just chase you. They adapt. Base building s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crow Forest: New World.

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

    Will you be able to break through the dome, find the ark and save the survivors? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wasteland with Robots.

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  8. OutBreak: The Last Survivor is a brutal open-world multiplayer survival game. Team up with your friends to explore a post-apocalyptic environment, scavenge for loot, and build your ultimate base. Face off against the infected and rival players. Survive at all costs! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OutBreak: The Last Survivor.

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  10. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    70% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    Taora is an open world survival game with unique character building and crafting. Build and upgrade your base, and survive the zombie apocalypse ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taora: Survival.

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  11. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    58% User Score Based on 184 reviews

    Dead District is an open-world survival sandbox where every decision matters. You start on a hostile island full of threats: wild animals, deadly traps, the infected and desperate survivors. Your goal is simple — stay alive. Build your shelter, craft weapons and tools, cultivate food, and explore the island alone or together with friends. Four unique characters are available, each ready to face… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead District: Survival.

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  12. Return: Unknown is a survival adventure game set in post-apocalyptic Manhattan. Once a thriving metropolis, it has been abandoned by civilization following the outbreak of a global virus, offering both challenges and countless opportunities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return: Unknown.

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  13. Born from failed experiments, the world is now ruled by the dead. Survive hunger, weather, and betrayal in a dynamic multiplayer survival game where endurance is everything. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survival Project.

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  14. Prey by Day, Predator by Night. A First-Person Survival Horror game created in Unreal Engine 5, made by one person. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After The Turn.

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  15. Open-World Tactical Survival If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WASTED Will Be Brutal.

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  16. 34%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    34% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    SurrounDead Poly Construction is an open-world survival adventure game where players will solve puzzles, collect items, and defeat all enemies to reach the end. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SurrounDead Poly Construction.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    62% User Score Based on 170 reviews

    3-step spell casting! Each spell is chosen in 3 steps: spell type, spell element and the spell itself. Each element has a weakness for the other. If you want to be a strong mage, choose your spells wisely! 35+ unique spells! About the GameCast & Spell is an exhilarating multiplayer game where players engage in epic battles as powerful wizards, wielding the elements of nature to domin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cast & Spell.

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  18. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    72% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    "Welcome to Last Whisper Survival, a labor of love crafted by Maxime and his girlfriend Viviane. Driven by our shared passion for gaming and the survival genre, we've poured our hearts and souls into creating an experience that we hope will resonate with players worldwide. While Maxime is the solo developer behind the scenes, Viviane provides invaluable support in many aspects of the game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Whisper.

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  19. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    52% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    NoteThe game is developed by one person, so there may be bugs and shortcomings. About the GameIn a world that was once thriving with life, a catastrophic and unknown event has brought the end of civilization. The majority of human populations have been wiped out, and the aftermath is a barren wasteland that is now home to all sorts of dangers. You play as one of the few survivors left in this… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Polygeddon.

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  20. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 18,591 reviews

    Includes: Deadside Base Game Supporter Pack DLC Flags Set Hooligan Skin Set Tribal Skin Set - DragonSkin Skin set Buns on Fire Skin Set Ghost From The Deep Skin Set Beehive Skin Set Bushranger Skin Set Salamander Skin Set Jungle Skin Set Guerilla Skin Set - Dragonfly Skin Set Sandstorm Skin Set Royal flush Skin Set The skins are unlocked through purchase and then become available in painting menu … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadside.

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  21. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 464 reviews

    Taora is an island that is infested with zombies and hold many places to explore and loot. You can build your base, craft and upgrade your gear, explore many unique places, loot materials or gears. You can upgrade your vehicle to suit your needs. Upgrade you characters` skills to fit different conditions like hacking electronics, reapiring broken things, healing the wounded or fig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taora : Beginning.

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  22. Welcome to Dead Past 8 - the ultimate test of survival in a world overrun by the undead! In the year 2023, the world as you knew it has crumbled, and humanity's last hope rests on an island that was once a bustling tourist destination. This open-world island paradise has become your nightmare, as it's now infested with hordes of relentless zombies. But there's a twist - when the sun dips bel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Past 8.

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  24. 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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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    65% User Score Based on 2,387 reviews

    Action-focused, open world survival shooter, PvPvE against fellow mercenaries and lethal Xoids. Raid for resources alone or with team-mates, build and defend your base, stash your gear and survive against the odds. You are the hunters. You are the hunted. And the robots never sleep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to XERA: Survival.

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  26. Explore a ruined city, rescue survivors, and build a thriving underground sanctuary. Every survivor unlocks new professions, technologies, and opportunities as you rebuild humanity beneath the surface while surviving the horrors above. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Airlock.

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  27. Dead On Arrival is a gritty hybrid top-down / first-person zombie survival shooter. Build barricades, scavenge weapons, resources and hold your ground against relentless undead waves—solo or with friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead On Arrival.

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  28. Feral Echoes is an exciting survival adventure where every step counts. The game combines elements of survival, exploration, magic, and combat. Explore wild lands, build shelters, fight monsters, solve puzzles, and create your unique story. All of this in a multiplayer mode with LAN, P2P, and Steam support. Survive, build, and fight! Multiplayer Mode: Play with friends via LAN, P2P, or Steam. Ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feral Echoes.

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  29. The fall was forged in divine myth. When Hekate, Witch-Goddess of the Crossroads, unleashed her curse upon the world, the line between the underworld and our home shattered. Ancient Greek gods lie imprisoned, the dead walk among the living, and humanity’s last survivors fight to reclaim what’s left. In END: Awakening, you and up to three friends can gather resources, craft weapons, and upgrade … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to END: Awakening.

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  30. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    58% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    In Last Hope on Earth you will find several game mechanics in the style Open World Survival Craft and much more, such as: creation and construction of bases, search for items, collection of resources, PvP in open world, PvE against various monsters and animals, cooperation and a lot of fight for survival! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Hope on Earth.

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  31. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    38% User Score Based on 165 reviews

    To survive at any cost is the only goal. To do this, you will have to overcome difficulties such as cold, thirst and hunger. Make a fire, build a shelter, kill animals and explore abandoned cities. Protect yourself from infected and other players. Do whatever it takes to survive. Current features: Open World Zombie Survival Game. Travel through a devastated post apocalyptic world. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Another Try 2.

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  32. 32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    32% User Score Based on 11,037 reviews

    Infestation is a Survival Horror MMO that immerses players in a zombie-infested, post-apocalyptic world in which a viral outbreak has decimated the human population leaving in its wake, a nightmare of epic proportion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infestation: The New Beginning.

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  33. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    38% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    “Live your Wild West fantasy in Frontier Legends, an open-world frontier adventure where survival, crafting and exploration shape your story. Stake your claim, build your place in the West and uncover what lies beyond the rails.” If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frontier Legends.

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    5%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    8% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Remain is an MMO game. Within this open world, you can tame "zombies", making them your labor force, or commanding them to fight your foes. Apart from zombies, you will still have to face the survival challenges of food and water. Remaining warriors, don't let your guard down, and keep surviving... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remain.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    61% User Score Based on 535 reviews

    DREADZONEThe year is 2030, and humanity is on the brink of collapse. A devastating virus, Zeno-29, has swept across the globe, transforming the infected into horrifying mutants and leaving society in ruins. To contain the outbreak, governments have created thousands of isolated zones—quarantined wastelands where the infected are sent to live out their final days. You are one of the infected. Sent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DREADZONE.

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  36. 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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  37. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    68% User Score Based on 399 reviews

    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 stations, prisons, and schools, Etc。 The game will feature a large n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dread Dawn.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    59% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    ROADMAP About the GameAfter a catastrophic event on a remote island, the area has been sealed off under strict international quarantine. With most of the civilian population evacuated, a handful of factions have moved in to uncover the island's secrets. Each faction has its own agenda, hired by shadowy clients to search for valuable resources, artifacts, and anything that can be exploited for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PolyZ.

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  39. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 6,063 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 1 reviews

    Myth of Empires is a multiplayer war sandbox game featuring a high degree of freedom. Players must survive, craft, create, and lead troops in their quest to conquer territory and build their own empire. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Myth of Empires.

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  40. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 1,638 reviews

    Become a sea captain on a post-apocalyptic Earth completely covered in water and go on an adventure in a huge open world. Sail through storms, fight and trade, capture other people's boats or build your own, extract resources from the bottom of the ocean, reveal the secrets of the Age of Water world. Features Water post-apocalypseThe ocean destroyed a once great civilization, but people survived a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Water.

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  41. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    74% User Score Based on 205,833 reviews
    Critic Score 20%Based on 1 reviews

    How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DayZ.

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  42. 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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    19%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    20% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    A Containment Breach has occurred around the site, bringing a heavy mist. Behind it, monsters are stirring. Among the people, betrayal is spreading Welcome to MISTERY, a multiplayer game about cooperating, crafting, surviving, and escaping. Or, it is more about pretending, deceiving, sabotaging, and murdering! Improved upon features in similar games like Dread Hunger and Project Winter, MISTERY of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MISTERY.

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  44. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    73% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    The zombie apocalypse happened. What caused it? Who's behind the plague? How do you contract it? All of these trivial questions have gone with the first bite, turning humans from Earth's apex predator to the new predators' most delicious prey. Join the Survival Nation, fight zombies, and keep what remains of the human civilization alive! Features OPEN-ENDED SURVIVAL IN AN OPEN-WORLDSurvival Nation… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survival Nation: Lost Horizon.

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  45. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    60% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Just Survival - The Zombie Awakening is a Post-Apocalyptic Zombie Survival Massively Multiplayer Online Player Game developed and published by Awakening Games Entertainment. This survival game, immerses you in a 4 year Post Apocalypse Zombie Infested Unique Earth Landscape where humanity is fighting endlessly & teaming up to take back control of the infected zombie hordes! This is the Early A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just Survival - The Zombie Awakening.

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  46. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 3,414 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 46 reviews

    In a struggle to stay alive on this harsh terrain filled with deadly creatures, soldiers who were previously on Motherbase now must work cooperatively in order to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Gear Survive.

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  47. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music
    92% User Score Based on 501 reviews

    Skinwalker Hunt is a horror themed hunting game from the creator of Witch Hunt. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linearity, and atmosphere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skinwalker Hunt.

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    40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    40% User Score Based on 384 reviews

    Erzurum is a winter survival game which you will struggle against freezing temperatures, the wild nature, hunger and thirst. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Erzurum.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    43% User Score Based on 131 reviews

    New Dawn is a survival sandbox open-world multiplayer, set on an island in pirate age. Terrible pirates land on an unknown island of Southern America at the end of 1800, occupying it with brutality and immorality. These sea men are brutal and pitiless, killing them will be hard! A new dawn will rise for natives. Their life will change radically and they’ll have to hide and find solution to surviv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New Dawn.

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