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Games like Genesis: Rise of Life

Games like Genesis: Rise of Life

Games like Genesis: Rise of Life

Looking for games like Genesis: Rise of Life? Here are top survival management recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Cruzado, Heart Keeper or Chrysalis.

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  1. Fight by day. Choose by night. A hand-painted action roguelite on the road to Jerusalem: hold off the horde with crossbow and dash, then spend the night forging gear, drawing tarot cards, winning hearts... or rolling the d20 and praying no one ambushes your camp. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cruzado.

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  2. Enter the world of HUGE waves of enemies and dynamic battles! To protect yourself, you will strategically build powerful defenses, including turrets and various structures. These essential tools can be unlocked by leveling up or collecting resources scattered throughout the map. Choose from an arsenal of unique weapons, each designed with special abilities and tailored to different strategies. Bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart Keeper.

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  3. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    Defend your Chrysalis from growing hordes of monsters in this hybrid game that combines elements of tower defense, survival, and roguelike RPGs. Explore procedurally generated levels, possess and control animals, and grow deadly gardens. How far can you get before the next wave of monsters attacks? In Chrysalis, you play the role of an incorporeal Wisp tasked with defending a magical Chrysalis fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chrysalis.

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  4. Survive. Hunt. Evolve.Welcome to Primal Blue—a deeply immersive online ocean survival game where realism drives every encounter and the ocean never stops evolving. Step into the skin, scales, or tentacles of a living sea creature and navigate a vibrant, hostile ecosystem shaped entirely by nature—and the choices of other players. From the fragile beginnings of life in a reef to the chilling dep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primal Blue.

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  5. Welcome to Build & Survive – a vast, dynamic sandbox survival game where every action matters. In the heart of an uncharted land, you are dropped with nothing but your will to survive. No tutorials, no handholding — only raw nature, relentless enemies, and your ability to adapt. Build & Survive offers a deep and rewarding sandbox experience where your choices shape your destiny. Whe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Build & Survive.

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  6. 500 million years ago a Cambrian explosion survivor began the rise of mankind Evolve and adapt to challenges that will evolve and adapt to you Start as an early chordate that hides in the mud and jumps to get out of trouble and become a big fish that can put up a fight. Explore prehistoric environments and meet those who ruled the world before the fishing rod was invented Use your wits, be pre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evotales.

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  7. Akwarium is a survival action game set inside a broken experimental aquarium complex. You play as a small altered fish trapped in a living laboratory where every chamber spawns new threats, stronger predators, and stranger mutations. Push through waves of enemies, gather upgrades, and shape your build around evolving weapons. Bubble shots, current projectiles, orbiting blades, shock pulses, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akwarium.

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  8. "Star Dawn: Survivors" is a survivor-like game. You will transform into a brave warrior and use high-tech weapons to fight against endless enemies. Explore the mysterious interstellar wilderness, and constantly unlock powerful upgrades to enhance your combat effectiveness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Dawn: Survivor.

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  9. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 7,062 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Niche - a genetics survival game is a turn-based strategy game combined with simulation and roguelike elements. Shape your own species of animals based on real genetics. Keep your species alive against all odds, such as predators, climate change and spreading sickness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Niche: a genetics survival game.

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  10. From NothingFrom Nothing is a 2D survival-crafting RPG where you build systems, sustain life, and transform a dead world into a living one. Stranded on a barren moon with limited resources and no clear way home, survival is only the beginning. Gather materials, construct infrastructure, and create the systems needed not just to survive, but to make the world habitable. What starts as a fragile … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to From Nothing.

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  11. When the Echo fell, her essence shattered, seven divine Shards torn loose from their master, drifting across a wounded world. Wherever they landed, horrors woke, old magic twisted, and the earth remembered its scars. You are the Wanderer, the only one who hears their voices. Take up the Shards, Gluttony, Envy, Pride, Greed, Wrath, Sloth, and Lust... each a whisper of a forgotten sin, each… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shardstorm.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    85% User Score Based on 484 reviews

    Sipho is an action survival game with an intricate building system. Grow your own creature and take over the local ecosystem. Fight, grow, survive, dominate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sipho.

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    GameplayGenre: Roguelike, Aquatic Eat Em Up. Progression Eating fish rewards you experience & heals you, which varies per fish and level. Each level new fish will spawn. Combat You will face an array of different hostile and neutral fish. Ranging from a shark-eating sperm whale to a short-sighted coral grouper. Boss Battle At level 10 you will face a sperm whale that really hates sharks. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SharkKing.

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  14. Collect, raise and fuse 99 creatures inspired by organisms that once lived on Earth. Journey across 11 ancient eras, build powerful teams, face an era boss at the end of each age and preserve your collection beyond extinction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epochlings.

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  15. Deep Drift: Signal Below is a 2D pixel action-adventure game centered around deep-sea exploration, resource management, and risk-based decision-making.Begin your journey from the safety of shallow waters and descend through coral reefs, kelp zones, current-filled caves, and abyssal depths covered in dark mist. As you dive deeper, water pressure rises, oxygen steadily drains, and the creatures lurk… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Drift Signal Below.

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  16. Gameplay Features– Single-player 2D pixel-art farming and life-sim RPG – Grow crops, raise animals, and expand your medieval farmstead – Gather materials, craft tools, and upgrade workstations – Explore procedurally generated caves, mines, and strongholds for rare resources – Help your town heal and grow through quests and relationships – Experience day–night cycles, weather, and seasonal eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom of Hope.

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  17. 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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  18. ‘a NIFTY game’ is a fast paced twin stick shooter reminiscent of old arcade games reinterpreted with voxels. Gather powerups with unique effects and collect better weapons to defeat the ever changing enemies and collect their bits. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to a nifty game.

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  19. A dark roguelite action experience where you fight through endless hordes of corrupted creatures, free your family and rebuild the village. Survive brutal arena battles, unlock powerful upgrades, defeat massive bosses, and rebuild a fallen medieval village one run at a time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Huntsman Against Darkness.

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  20. Build a ring of weapons and fight through 25 waves in a 2D fantasy bullet heaven. Prefer to watch? Let Auto Mode take over. Outside the arena, your hunter lives on your desktop and turns completed to-dos into permanent game progress. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slaymeji: Roguelite Desktop Survivor.

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  21. Salty puts you at the eyepiece of a microscope, looking down at a single prokaryote adrift in saltwater. No nucleus. No defenses. No idea what's coming. This game was born from a simple idea: let players experience the randomness of life while learning genuine cellular biology along the way. I noticed some of my young cousins always playing 1st person shooters, and they happened to be homeschoole… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salty: Evolution Simulator.

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  22. Praktikos is a tactical roguelite card game where every position matters. The King of the Underworld has abandoned the Throne. Without a ruler, the Deadly Sins who live in the depths begin a fight for control of the realm. But in the Underworld, wars are not won by brute force alone. To claim the Throne, each sin must win Praktikos: an ancient game of cards, strategy, and board formations. In d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Praktikos.

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  23. Astralis: Dawnblades is a heroic fantasy 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 battles, and bring enough resources home to make the next expedition possible. Every mission asks the same question: push deeper for be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astralis : Dawnblades.

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  24. Seize control over an entire species and shape its destiny!In Genetica: Extinction, you are a researcher conducting experiments inside a closed artificial ecosystem. Your task is to observe, manipulate, and guide a population of creatures as they struggle to survive in an ever-changing environment. Your goal is simple - prevent total extinction. The ecosystem reacts to every decision you make. Hu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Genetica: Extinction.

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  25. Xeno Wild is a multiplayer survival experience that challenges players to adapt and thrive in a Alien environment space full of dangers. In this vast and immersive world, you can take control of different creatures, from majestic dinosaurs to fearsome predators. Each choice brings its own advantages and challenges as you strive to survive in a dynamic and unforgiving ecosystem. Life Cycle and Sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to XenoWild: Survival Beyond.

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  26. Mytosis is a short, experimental incremental game about evolving life forms from simple cells to complex procedural organisms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mytosis.

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    Deep in the Mariana Trench, a laboratory pulled a living cell up out of the abyss. It learned. It adapted. Then it escaped. That cell is you. In PROTOCELL, you will find no weapon lying on the ground and no ready-made equipment. Everything you need has to grow directly out of your own organism. Mutate. Adapt. Survive. But every mutation has a price. SURVIVE THE SWARMThe principle is simple:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Protocell.

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  28. STELA BOSS is a roguelike that combines intense action and strategic exploration in a dark, mysterious world. Use unique elemental weapons to defeat enemies and clear the island infested with dangers in each cycle. FIGHT TO DEFEAT THE BOSSES Face hordes of enemies and imposing bosses as you explore a macabre island. Each battle is an opportunity to grow stronger and get closer to victory. DI… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STELA BOSS.

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  29. A Cozy and Chaotic Garden Defense Adventure. Welcome to Halliwell's Garden, a vibrant and ever-changing paradise where beauty and danger bloom side by side! Tend to your land by day: build charming cottages, plant bountiful crops, raise helpful animals, and nurture mystical flowers. But beware when the night falls, for your garden's allure attracts relentless hordes of monsters! Cultivate Y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halliwell's Garden.

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

    Tiny Isle is a cozy island-building simulation where you care for a magical, secluded island. Discover a mysterious sprite civilization and help them rebuild their home. Grow adorable magical crops, collect sparkling crystals , catch fantastical fish , and welcome charming animal villagers and sprites. Use crystals to expand your island, unlock cute plants like magical mushrooms and flowers, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Isle.

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  31. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    In the year 2066, mankind has finally achieved the pinnacle in medical discovery with the massive deployment of nanotechnology. Humans are spoilt with living almost immortally without worrying of any kind of diseases with lifespan possibly exceeding 300 years old.  However, as the nanobots became mass produced and widely injected to 99.8% of world population as a medical aid, it became rogue and r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MICROSCOPIC.

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  32. Desktop Tourney World is a simulation construction, immortal cultivation survival game, you need to collect food, construct buildings, build equipment, and fight with all kinds of monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desktop Tourney World.

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  33. Your journey through the cosmos begins at your own pace.Astrosphere is a relaxed sci-fi strategy game about exploration, station building, and slowly expanding your presence in space. You are not commanding a frantic war fleet. Instead, you develop your own space station step by step, design custom ships, and set out on expeditions into unknown star systems. Explore distant sectors, gather valuab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astrosphere.

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  34. Roadmap About the GameReady to Go Down The Mine?Then start breaking rocks right away, then break more rocks, and then break even more rocks! Of course, you won't just be breaking rocks. You'll access different minerals, make different products for more money, loot treasures, and keep earning money to regenerate your constantly decreasing health. Features Satisfying breaking animations and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miner to Die.

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  35. Human-Authored Asset PledgeORGANICALLY AUTHORED:VITA is built with human-made final assets. Models, UI, writing, audio direction, world content, and implemented game systems are authored, edited, and assembled by hand. AI tools may assist with planning, debugging, documentation, or workflow, but the final player-facing creative assets are not generative AI output. About the GameThe world didn’… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VITA: Observa.Momento.Adservo..

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  36. You find yourself in the middle of a wilderness where there are no safe places. A realistic first-person survival game where you will explore a procedurally generated open world, search for resources, scavenge for loot, craft equipment, build shelters, and adapt to constantly changing conditions. There is no predetermined path. You decide where to go, what to explore, and how far you are willin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Silent Wild.

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  37. Unhallowed Survivors is a dark fantasy bullet heaven roguelite where every hero wields a unique signature weapon. Shape specialized builds, hunt cursed reliquaries, seal them for lasting progress or desecrate them for forbidden power — then face escalating hordes and corrupted bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unhallowed Survivors.

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  38. A universe is dying — and you are its last spark. Blast through procedurally generated constellations in this fast neon action roguelite. Claim powers from fallen enemies, defeat the Guardians, and carry your heritage into every new run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NOVAE: Last Light.

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  39. What if nature could fight back?Master the wilds. Restore a Broken World. In this creature-collecting roguelite, dynamic action meets vibrant open-world exploration. Befriend and command mystical Hântu to aid in your journey and rebuild a corrupted world! From Herobeat, the BAFTA-winning creators of Endling. Officially selected for London Games Festival 2026. Explore corrupted biomes and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wilderings: The Lost Spring.

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  40. Build by Day. Survive by Night.Awakening of Darkness is a 2D top-down survival strategy game that combines city building, tower defense, and roguelike elements into a tense and immersive experience. During the day, gather resources, build your village, and prepare your defenses. When night falls, waves of terrifying creatures rise from the darkness — and only your planning will keep you alive. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awakening of Darkness: Build, Survive and Defend.

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  41. Ecliptica is a first-person science fiction sandbox set in an ancient, self-organizing world. You and your colony are alien organisms. After a long flight, the colonists have lost the memory of their origin, retaining only their intelligence and thirst for profit. Now you must take root on a planet that existed long before your arrival and is ready to protect its resources from uninvited guests. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ecliptica.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    71% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Welcome to the FREE prologue demo for Adapt. All feedback and bug-reports are greatly appreciated. There is no purchase requirement to play the prologue.    Wishlist on Steam Interested in Adapt's future? Come checkout the Adapt Roadmap! ABOUT THIS GAME Adapt is a survival evolution game designed to simulate the constantly changing environments life must navigate to thrive. To succ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adapt.

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  43. ONE SURVIVOR. ONE SHATTERED ARK. A WHOLE WORLD TO REBUILD. The Ark came apart in the sky. Its broken sections fell across the planet, scattering survivors, technology, and the remnants of an entire civilization across an unfamiliar world. You awaken beside one piece of that wreckage with almost nothing working. No functioning infrastructure. No active crew. No established settlement. Jus… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legacy of the Ark: Beneath the Broken Sky.

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  44. The kingdom needs your help! During the king's absence, a mysterious magical power destroyed the kingdom. Now it's up to Prince Edward, Desmond, Megan, and other friends to rebuild the land and restore it to its former glory. Embark on this magical adventure and unfold its mystery. Merge hundreds of unique items, discover new resources, use boosters, and complete tasks! Complete quests to pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdoms: Merge & Build.

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  45. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    87% User Score Based on 2,779 reviews

    Set in a living ecosystem, 'Everything is Crab' is a cute, challenging, highly replayable action roguelite. Make animal inspired evolutionary choices to concoct your own unique creature every run, both mechanically and visually. It's Spore meets Modern Roguelites Beat carcinisation As everybody knows, eventually, every organism ends up evolving into a crab. Right? Well, except for you. Choose your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everything is Crab: The Animal Evolution Roguelite.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    Survive and evolve as an organism with this simulation game in which you will literally start as a single cell and manage and organize all its functions to a fully fledged system! Assemble, breathe, eat, fight threats, produce energy, grow, anything is possible! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lifecraft.

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  47. In this survival driving game, you'll need to navigate through hordes of the undead, mowing them down with the power of your truck. As you drive through the chaos, you'll collect experience and get weapons that give you an edge against the zombie hordes. Upgrade your weapons to become an unstoppable zombie-crushing machine. The only way to stay alive is to keep driving. Surviving for 30… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Truck.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    91% User Score Based on 1,172 reviews

    Thrive is a free, open-source game about the evolution of life. From the lowly tidepools of your home planet, you will rise to cosmic dominance. At every step, powerful creation tools and deep simulation mechanics will aid your species' development. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thrive.

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  49. Verfall: A Dark and Strategic RPGThe world of Verfall is in ruins. The "Servants of Corrosion" have been unleashed, and now it's a race against time to save what remains. Heroes marked by the "Mark" carry the burden of a curse and must unite, facing the challenge with the few resources available. Traditional power-ups are not an option — every battle must be fought with what yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verfall.

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  50. LAST CORE : BROKEN LINK is a TPS battle royale where androids branched from the same AI fight to become the one true complete entity. In this game, defeating an enemy is not enough to secure victory. By extracting the core from a downed opponent, you confirm your evolution, gain an advantage, and change your position on the battlefield. Temporary alliances, betrayal, and awakening after being … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LAST CORE.

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