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Looking for games like Escape from Gridlock? Here are top survival role playing recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Wanderer, RuinsEnd or Crystant.

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  1. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    Wander the harsh wasteland as one of the last remaining survivors searching for supplies and battling any unwanted visitors in this Fallout inspired pocket based post-apocalyptic RPG survival game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wanderer.

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  2. RUINSENDDescend into the Underhold. Recover what was lost. Make it back alive. RUINSEND is a first-person extraction dungeon crawler set beneath the abandoned frontier settlement of Hollowreach. A generation ago, every expedition into the ancient Underhold disappeared. The settlement fell silent, its people scattered and its history was buried beneath the earth. Now, you are the first adventure… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RuinsEnd.

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  3. Crystant is a top-down post-apocalyptic survival strategy game. You awaken as a “test subject” inside a mysterious facility buried deep underground. You will explore the unknown depths of the earth, using resources and strategy to overcome various mutated creatures. Each expedition is a completely new challenge. Random events, deadly traps, unknown areas, and risk-reward route choices all combine … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystant.

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  4. After a mysterious outbreak turns most of the population into feral undead, surviving one zombie is manageable. Surviving the horde is another story. Guided by a faint radio signal, you and your loyal dog discover a hidden bunker led by Marcus, one of the last survivors still trying to keep a small community alive. It is not much, but it is shelter. And in a world where every noise can attract de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pale Tide.

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  5. Astralis: Dawnblades is a heroic fantasy tactical RPG where you lead the Dawnblades, an independent mercenary company operating across a land of kingdoms, ancient magic and rising threats. Prepare your squads, choose your contracts, explore dungeons node by node, survive tactical battles, and bring enough resources home to make the next expedition possible. Every mission asks the same question: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astralis : Dawnblades.

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  6. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2111020/ BUILD Gather resources from your environment to build a colony for your group and prepare their adventures. Make them cozy to improve their mood, farm and raise animals to provide food while facing changing weather and seasons. Then get new recruits when you are ready to meet their needs and expand until building a massive fortress. TRAIN Prepar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edge Islands.

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  7. The Crawling Chaos of Madness, the perverse fertility deity known as the Black Goat of the Woods with a Thousand Young, the All-in-One and One-in-All of limitless being and self, the trembling and radiant triakis octahedron — on the wondrous night of the Black Star's ascension, The Elder One shall descend. Move! Move! Move!The Sector is fraught with danger, but you must act. Scavenge for food… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Escape from Madness.

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  8. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    Behold the first-ever Tactical Extraction Looter where you pit your courage and leadership against fears made manifest: the Dreadweavers. Lead a band of scavenger roughnecks into a devastated boom town of the alternative 1900s. Get in, face the monsters, grab what you can carry and get out. Alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Frontier.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 176 reviews

    A marvelous steampunk adventure awaits you in the roguelite world of Dead Weight. Board a flying ship, stock up on fuel, hire a trusty crew and get ready to explore dangerous islands and fight the Ancient Gods in turn-based combat. Unlock new skills, characters, get stronger and uncover the darkest secrets of this world. FEATURES Face the Ancient Gods The world is rapidly changing and you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Weight.

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  10. True Survival Horror – No Second ChancesYour objective is simple: survive long enough to reach the end of the road and escape the forest alive. To do that, you must move from campsite to campsite, pushing deeper into increasingly dangerous territory while managing hunger, sleep, fuel, sanity, and resources. Every day is a calculated risk: explore new regions for better loot, or play it safe and c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Road Less Traveled.

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  11. The ClownhouseBreak into a cursed mansion. Steal everything you can. Escape before the Clown finds you. Do it alone, or with up to 3 friends in online co-op. The Clownhouse is a stealth horror extraction roguelite where every run is a gamble. Loot valuables, manage your sanity, and decide how long you're willing to stay before greed gets you killed. The mansion changes every run. Layouts sh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Clownhouse.

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  12. Expedition: Backrooms is a co-op survival game built around an original Expedition Survival formula, set in an open-world interpretation of the Backrooms. Prepare expeditions, uncover the story, expand your base, gather resources, and make it back alive - everything you carry beyond the safe zone can be lost forever. The entire game world exists as one continuous space connected to your base - th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Expedition: Backrooms.

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  13. About the Game: Novorsk is a hardcore top-down extraction shooter focused on survival, tactical combat, and risk-based decision making. Players enter a sealed city controlled by hostile factions to scavenge supplies, complete tasks for traders, and extract alive. Each raid is a calculated risk. Staying longer increases potential rewards, but dying results in the permanent loss of all carried equ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Novorsk.

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  14. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 432 reviews

    An uncompromising turn-based survival RPG set on Titan. After discovering your stasis pod, a doomed mining camp needs your help to survive the evolving horrors that lurk below. Research and craft equipment, fight against odds, and discover your destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Subterrain: Mines of Titan.

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  15. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 282 reviews

    Shoot, loot and try to escape with your life in this online co-op looter shooter! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Group Out.

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  16. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    69% User Score Based on 803 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 11 reviews

    World War III was one cruel tragedy, at least for the others. You seemed to have a quite nice time, hidden in your fancy penthouse at the Skyhill Hotel... Till the impact of a bio-weapon blew away the life you once knew. Now there are mutants everywhere, and they're eager to rip you to shreds with their vicious claws. But they aren't your only problem: Your supplies are running out. You have to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skyhill.

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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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  18. Left click and drag next to character to draw a path to followLeft click further away from character to throw a flare If you like this prototype, please wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3780750/Flarebound If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flarebound.

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  19. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 4,019 reviews

    Take on a role of a hardened PMC fighter in a dark turn-based extraction RPG. Engage in unforgiving combat, manage your ship and pile up the bodies of your clones to unravel the dark mystery behind threat to all life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quasimorph.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    BIG LOOT - is a roguelike caravan survival game about risk, loot, and smart trading. Every run is a journey of hard choices, clever upgrades, and the eternal question: Do I play it safe... or go for the BIG LOOT? FEATURES: Upgrade your wagon by crafting parts from gathered resources. Add extra crates to carry more loot or reinforce wheels to ensure delivery. Every journey is unique. Cho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BIG LOOT.

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  21. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 95 reviews

    Step into Valor of Man, a turn-based roguelite RPG set in a world torn by ruin and revelation. Master the art of synergy as you discover and combine over 700 abilities, items, and game-changing artifacts. Forge your strategy and prepare for the trials ahead. Put Together A TeamBuild your party of four champions from 12 classic fantasy hero classes, each with distinct roles and playstyles. Unloc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valor of Man.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    70% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    The Gates of Hell have burst open. Relentless hordes flood the world - from rabid hellhounds to towering archdemons. With every minute, chaos creeps closer… You must survive, adapt, and carve your own path to victory. 8 unique classes: Warrior, Mage, Lord, Artisan, Leader, Necromancer, Peasant, and Druid. From brutal combat to dark necromancy - each class unlocks a distinct path to triumph. Ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Next Run.

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  23. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 249 reviews

    Lead your team of Gladiators in turn-based arena battles, recruiting, training, and sometimes sacrificing them for glory. But remember, your Gladiators are mortal - If they fall in battle, they are lost forever... though their legacy will live on.As a noble heir, you'll manage your city by unlocking, constructing, and upgrading buildings that provide new services and mechanics to aid you on your b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodgrounds.

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  24. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    1. Bribe your enemies! You no longer need to simply defeat your enemies! Offer them gold and turn them to your side. Wear down their health to break their fighting spirit, and eventually they’ll have no choice but to accept your offer! 2. Position your mercenaries on the battlefield! Remember! Your strategy can lead your entire team to victory—or total defeat. 3. Command your mercenarie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gold and Graves.

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  25. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 700 reviews

    The Doors of Trithius combines classic roguelike ruthlessness with the freedom and depth of an expansive, open-world RPG. Explore a vast, procedurally generated world that doesn't hold your hand. Here you'll need all your skill and strategic prowess to overcome the ancient dungeons, faction armies, and wandering behemoths found in the unpredictable and mysterious realm of Enalia. Random G… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Doors of Trithius.

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  26. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 846 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    Hell is Others is a survival horror PVPVE top-down shooter. Outside the safety of your apartment lies the noir hellscape that is Century City. A city of endless night that straddles the line between reality and insanity. Explore, hunt and loot in a place where blood is literally currency. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell is Others.

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  27. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    67% User Score Based on 229 reviews

    Face the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in epic card battles! Cardaclysm: Shards of the Four is a procedurally generated collectible card game mixed with action RPG elements. Collect creature and spell cards throughout your journey and unleash their power if anyone opposes you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cardaclysm.

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  28. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    58% User Score Based on 548 reviews

    Frozen State is a game about the adversities faced whilst existing and surviving in a dying Siberian city, Duga 40. The experimental city has been infested by an extraterrestrial parasite that has obliterated the native population. Once infected, the parasite causes its victims to become vicious alien hybrids… However, the grotesquely disfigured creatures are not the only menace that threatens t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frozen State.

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  29. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 390 reviews

    Dive deep into this Lovecraft-inspired RTS survival. Assemble your team using different classes, skills, weaponry and more. It's up to your squad to survive the onslaught of nightmares that are surely coming your way. Will you find the source of the darkness? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chromosome Evil.

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  31. This game is part of the Bahamut 30th Anniversary Indie Game Promotion Program. Direct battles as a blacksmith-strategist by writing your action script on the Ouruburos timeline. Enemy actions are displayed in one-second intervals, clearly showing what will happen, and when, over the next 20 seconds of combat. Use that time wisely to: Strike before deadly enemy skills go off Chain actions… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Path of Gear: Blacksmith's Legend.

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  32. A game that hides deadly danger beneath a lighthearted exterior — a scavenge, fight, and extract experience. Here, every operation is a gamble. You play as a special-operations duck, piloting a vessel into hazardous forbidden zones to scavenge supplies, defeat enemies, complete missions, and decide before extraction: push deeper, or leave immediately. Bringing loot back alive is far harder than f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duck Zone.

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  33. The Dark Forest CallsThe Dark Forest Calls is a first-person survival horror game about isolation, limited resources, and the fear of being noticed by something unknown. You wake up in an isolated village surrounded by darkness, fog, and something that should not be there. A candle may help you see what is in front of you, but in this place, light does not always mean safety. This is not a fast … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Forest Calls.

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  34. Greed or Grave is a dark medieval, unforgiving, cooperative action RPG dungeon extraction game. Gather your party, descend into the depths of forgotten ruins, face indescribable horrors, and loot as much as you can carry. But remember: true victory isn't finding the treasure, but escaping alive to tell the tale. If you fall in the darkness, you will lose everything you carry. Will you succumb to g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Greed or Grave.

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  35. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    86% User Score Based on 177 reviews

    Wreak vengeance and retake lost mines from goblins, orcs, skeletons, and demons in this small-scale tactical roguelite RPG. Build the perfect expedition team and turn the underworld red with each challenging, fast-paced run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Mines.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 280 reviews

    ***Because I am developing the game alone, my ability and energy are limited, I hope you can understand. It may take me a long time to get around to the reviews, but I will try to make the game better as soon as possible, so give me some time. Due to the large number of comments, I am sorry that I cannot reply to each one by myself, but I will read everyone's comments and take them into considerat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Raider.

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  37. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    88% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    Make sure you are ready to face those sinister creatures. Bosses will end your pathetic lives with no hesitation. Position yourself strategically, either getting in close for a fatal strike against your opponents or maintaining distance to cast devastating spells. The locomotive is connected to 12 different types of carriages, it’s the only sanctuary in this world of madness. Get away fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Railroads & Catacombs.

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  38. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    A challenging turn-based tactical RPG that transports you into a medieval apocalyptic infestation. Your survivors are fragile, and every step you take could be your last. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REMORE: INFESTED KINGDOM.

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  39. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 448 reviews

    Quasimorph: End of Dream is the first chapter of the extraction turn-based RPG Quasimorph. Confront your fears in brutal shootouts with PMC -fighters and demons and try to survive to complete your mission and bring the gear back to your spaceship! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quasimorph: End of Dream.

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  40. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    94% User Score Based on 1,717 reviews

    Terminus: Zombie Survivors is a 2D turn-based survival roguelike set during a zombie apocalypse. Each journey is unique, and every decision can mean the difference between life and death. Can you brave hunger, cold and the undead in order to reach the Terminus and find salvation? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terminus: Zombie Survivors.

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  41. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    87% User Score Based on 251 reviews

    THESE WALLS CAN’T FALL Set in the medieval world of Gloria Victis, Siege Survival: Gloria Victis sees your country invaded and your city under brutal siege. A small group of civilians are trapped in the only remaining stronghold and are the last source of hope for the defending troops hanging on for dear life. You might not be fighting the invaders yourself, but the fate of the city lies in your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Siege Survival: Gloria Victis Prologue.

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  44. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 178 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Tactical adventure inspired by XCOM and legendary sci-fi novels. Lead team of space rangers, outsmart alien monsters and discover secrets of uncharted planet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spaceland: Sci-Fi Indie Tactics.

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  45. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    80% User Score Based on 436 reviews

    Nuclear war ended human civilization, but it could never uproot the evil within our hearts. Fight, trade, negotiate, raid– do whatever it takes to survive in the wasteland. You will have to be as clever as ruthless to thrive in a broken world, torn by war, cruelty, hunger and slavery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dust to the End.

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  46. Everything left in the wasteland is somebody’s loot. Nearly two centuries have passed since the Old World vanished. The descendants of those who escaped extinction call themselves the Adhokin. Beyond the settlements lie endless collapsed factories, overturned highways, and facilities that have long since lost their purpose. Feral machine swarms known as the Missing Links roam among them. You are… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scrappers: Adhokin.

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  47. Sand in your lungs. Scrap in your pack. Storm at your back. The wreck is half buried. Wind's picking up. Your pack's almost full... but there's a sealed compartment you haven't cracked yet. Open it and you might find xenotech worth a week of runs. Or you might find nothing, and the storm catches you carrying a full pack you'll never get home. This is the scavenger's life. A desert planet tha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shifting Sands.

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  48. The demigods are gone. Across the realms, the powers that once kept the world stable have vanished without warning. Faith fractures, old factions panic, monsters grow stranger, and the Void begins twisting dungeons, wildlife, settlements, and entire worlds into chaos. You are not a chosen champion. You begin as an ordinary civilian trying to survive the collapse. But survival becomes responsibil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos of the Realms.

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  49. ENTER TOKYO. EXTRACT ALIVE.Dead Extraction is a top-down pixel-art extraction survival game set in a Tokyo devastated by a catastrophic infection. Enter hostile zones, search for weapons, equipment, and essential supplies, then reach an extraction point alive. Every extra room could contain something valuable—but the longer you stay, the greater the risk of losing everything. EVERY OPER… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Extraction.

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  50. “If there is a palace, there is a tyrant to bring down.” A Turn-Based Rebellion, Told Through Simple PlayLead a small spark of resistance on a besieged island nation. Command your heroes in fast, turn-based battles, take missions from a desperate people, and push back a tyrant’s grip—one hard choice at a time. Time moves as you travel, fight, and gamble on events, and some opportunities only exis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rebellion.

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