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Looking for games like Just Stay Alive? Here are top open world survival recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Paloma Island, The Long Dark or No One's Island.

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  1. About This GameSurvive. Explore. Craft. Build. Thrive. Stranded after a massive storm, you wash ashore on Paloma Island, an uncharted wilderness brimming with danger and opportunity. To survive, you must adapt, craft, build, and explore while uncovering the secrets hidden across this lush yet treacherous open world. Key FeaturesImmersive Survival Mechanics Manage hunger, thirst, stamina, and hea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paloma Island.

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  3. On No One's Island, you have only one goal: survival. Everything and everyone on the island wants to kill you. The island's wildlife, its other inhabitants, nature, the other survivors... Do whatever it takes to survive one more night. No One's Island is coming soon. It's constantly expanding with constant content updates and monthly patches. These patches include balance fixes, AI and graphics e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No One's Island.

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  4. WELCOME TO VELTHRA — A WORLD WORTH SURVIVING FORVelthra is a low-poly survival game set in a vast, procedurally generated world filled with wildlife, ancient civilizations, harsh climates, deep dungeons, and dynamic ecosystems. You awaken on a forgotten shore—cold, hungry, alone—and must learn how to endure the world before you can conquer it. Survival isn’t just about gathering food. It’s about … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VELTHRA.

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  5. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 1,806 reviews

    UnReal World is a unique combination of roguelike roleplaying game and survival simulation set in the Far North long, long ago. Throughout the years, UnReal World has been praised for its depth, realism, atmosphere and immersion. The game is completely open-ended and you decide whether you wish to lead a life of a fisherman, a hermit searching for the peace, a brave adventurer, a rough hunter, a t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UnReal World.

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  6. We are currently running the playtest for the game!  If you want to try the game and give feedback, join our Discord on the sidebar. Woodland Rebels is a survival game with town management elements. Choose your animal specie and influence the fate of the woodland. Assign roles to villagers, recruit a gang of rebels to fight at your side, and face many dangers, such as humans, bugs, ghosts, hunger… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Woodland Rebels.

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  7. Game type: The first and third person's 3D open doomsday multiplayer online survival construction. Background: In 2045, a sudden global freeze swept the world without warning. Ice and snow swallowed up all continents, the food chain completely collapsed, and social order disappeared. In the abyss of despair, the horror more terrible than the cold wakes up quietly-a zombie plague that evolved an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ember in the Frost.

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  8. Massive Multiplayer MapExplore a massive 1,200 km² open-world map on an epic journey with 5,000 other players on a single server. Travel through 12 distinct terrains and bio-environments, finding, collecting, and hunting hundreds of unique items, vegetation, resources, and wild animals. Endure hot and cold environments, facing their harsh effects on your body. From western-style towns to hidden l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CrisisX.

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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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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    66% User Score Based on 1,026 reviews

    My Island is a relaxed and beautiful survival game, You will drift on the vast ocean and start a lonely journey. Planting crops and trees, craft weapons, building houses,hunting and cooking. A grand open worldWe created a huge open world, Each island has different landscapes. There are hundreds of beautiful and unique islands in the map Powerful character customization systemYou can choose the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Island.

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  11. SWOM — a new narrative survival game with magic elements, created by a solo developer.You find yourself in a strange, mystical world where you must survive harsh conditions. Explore the Open World: Wander through dark forests, investigate ancient ruins, descend into mysterious caves, and uncover the secrets of diverse biomes. You are alone in a completely new world. Every artifact you find is no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SWOM.

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  12. Welcome to You Will Rot, an immersive open-world survival experience where realism meets intense multiplayer combat. In a massive, dynamic world shaped by real-world weather and time, you must scavenge for supplies, loot other players, and craft everything you need to survive. Whether you're a lone wolf or part of a clan, the world is unforgiving. The question is: how long can you last? Set in th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Will Rot.

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  13. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to find yourself in the wilderness with no tools or resources? In this PvE sandbox survival game, you'll need to rely on nature, bushcraft, and careful planning to endure. Every choice matters from maintaining your fire to managing food, water, and a roof top the head. Stranded on a deserted island after being betrayed by an accomplice, with no one com… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ember's Verge.

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  14. Description: Immerse yourself in a post-apocalyptic world teeming with zombies and hostile gangs in the game "All in Vain." Explore a vast open world, engage in diverse quests, and develop your survival strategy. Utilize an advanced crafting system and weapon customization to create unique items and enhance your combat prowess. Your decisions will determine your fate in this harsh and ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALL IN VAIN.

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    Wildcraft: Embark on a Thrilling Journey of Online Survival Crafting Wildcraft is an immersive online survival crafting game that takes players on a captivating adventure in a vast and beautifully rendered 3D environment. With its focus on online multiplayer gameplay, extensive exploration, cooperative play with friends, and intricate crafting mechanics, Wildcraft offers an unforgettable gaming e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WildCraft.

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  16. Deadly Infestation is a survival game in a procedural world infested with Zombies. Explore a totally destructible world and, of course, always have a good weapon to fight the animals and the infected. Collect resources to survive:With such resources found in nature, it is possible to feed, create weapons, tools, refined items, buildings and objects such as the work table, for example. Water is ess… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly Infestation.

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  17. Gameplay Features: Looting and Defensive Structures Scavenge abandoned homes and structures for weapons, supplies, and materials. Fortify buildings to defend yourself and your team against zombie hordes and hostile players. Survival Essentials: Food and Water Hunting: Track and hunt wildlife to obtain meat. Farming: Grow crops for a steady food supply. Foraging: Gather wild plants and berri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreadsite Survival.

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  18. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Can You Survive the Wilderness?Step into a brutal, untamed world where survival is your only mission. Scavenge, craft, and hunt as you face the dangers of nature. Explore at your own pace, build shelter, chop down trees, mine for valuable resources, and fight to stay alive against the elements and wildlife. With every choice impacting your survival, can you rise above the odds? Features: •Open-Wor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carpathian Survival.

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  19. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    89% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    After a series of unfortunate events, you find yourself surrounded by an ice-covered wilderness. Isolated from the rest of the world, you must rely on your own wits and limited resources to survive these harsh conditions in this Sandbox Survival in VR. Your main goal is to stay alive, but how? Build your Base: Build a shelter to escape the frost and replenish vital strengths. Enjoy the freedom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frost Survival VR.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    64% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Wildstrive is a beautiful stylized game that will take you to a mysterious desert island where you will have to fight for survival in the wild. Find a suitable place to build your camp, get food and water. Skillfully use all available resources to create tools, weapons and a farm. Be prepared for the fact that every action you take can have consequences and affect your chances of survival. On the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wildstrive.

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  21. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    62% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    CrossWorlds: Escape is a hardcore game in which you will have to deploy all your skills to survive in a huge open world that is susceptible to changes in weather, seasons and various natural phenomena. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CrossWorlds: Escape.

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  22. Uncover the mystery of the girl's survival journey across the wilderness. Can she overcome the wild and return home? Start a heart-racing open-world adventure in "Girl vs Wild" through the untamed wilderness. As you sprint through stunning scenery, take part in exciting action – the thick forest, hot desert, strange caves, and old bridges. Rush against the clock, beat obstacles, and defe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Girl vs Wild.

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  23. Survive the wild, master the elements, solve puzzles, scale cliffs, swing ropes, leap ledges, outsmart animals, and find your way home. Wild Horizon: Edge of Survival is an adventure game set amidst the perilous wilderness. As the lone survivor of a devastating plane crash, you must navigate a rugged, rocky landscape, outwit fierce predators, and solve challenging puzzles to survive. With only … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild Horizon: Edge of Survival.

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  24. As I Survive is a brutal first-person survival shooter with RPG depth, set in a valley forgotten by time. Fifty years after the Collapse, nature has reclaimed the ruins — but new threats have risen in its place. Face savage winters, unpredictable weather, and enemies determined to wipe you out. Build a foothold, adapt to the shifting seasons, and take the fight to a powerful faction, a ruthless s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to As I Survive.

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  25. In the vast wilderness, embark on a journey that belongs to the wolf. Wind sweeps over the highlands, mist rises from the valleys, and soft light spills through the forest. Seasons change, day turns to night, and all life weaves together on this land. There are no marked paths, no set missions. You are free to explore forests, canyons, grasslands, and hidden caves, to feel the shifting weather … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wilderness Trials: Alpha Wolf.

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  26. Enjoy freedom in an open world as a wolf, one of nature's most wild and powerful creatures. Wolf Simulator: Silent Paws invites you to an adventure full of mysteries waiting to be discovered in the heart of nature. Determine your own destiny and develop all the skills you need to survive in this dangerous world. Silent Paws is not just a game, it also offers an immersive survival experience integr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wolf Simulator: Silent Paws.

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  27. 43%Game Brain Score
    43% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Survival Rust Forest :Crafting is an apocalyptic open world, sandbox survival game where your objective is to survive and thrive in this hostile environment. Hunt,Raft explore and craft to survive! Use your building, crafting, exploration, battling and survival skills to stay alive at all cost. You are stranded on a lost island and to your horror you have no idea how you got there. It almost feel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survival Crafting Forest Hunter.

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  28. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Woodcraft Survival Island Game - Lost Island Survival Adventure Games A sad occurrence changes your ocean life; now you are far into the forest of a remote location and profound into the blue ocean lagoon craft games. Endurance starts the moment you take in pirate island survival games. Mine Wood Craft – The last Survival Island game is a tale of a pirate lost survival island hero who is on a los… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Woodcraft Survival Island Game.

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  29. Last State is an immersive text-based survival game where every decision shapes your fate. Explore a massive procedurally generated world spanning forests, mountains, swamps, rivers, and the decaying remnants of human civilization. Master the art of survival through hunting, gathering, crafting, and exploration. Perfect for Fans of Traditional roguelikes and survival games Deep craf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last State.

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

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

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  32. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    88% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    WISHLIST ON STEAM! In ANGST, you awaken alone in a vast, frozen wilderness, where survival is your only goal. The icy winds howl, wolves prowl the dark forests, and every resource must be fought for. Chop down trees to build fires that stave off the biting cold, craft weapons from scavenged materials, and struggle to stay alive. The world of ANGST is unforgiving, but beneath the snow and ice l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ANGST: A TALE OF SURVIVAL (free demo).

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Explore, build, craft and survive on a mysterious forest island. - Explore the open world - Collect resources for crafting & construction - Find food and water while you build a shelter - Hunt for food or just for fun - Plan & construct shelters, campfires, defences, traps and more - Craft weapons, tools or materials for construction - Escape the island or stay and make a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Woods.

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  34. As you step off the train, the dusty frontier town bustles with activity. Merchants haggle in the marketplace, cowboys lead their herds through the streets, and prospectors share tales of fortune and danger over a glass of whiskey at the saloon. The call of the untamed wilderness echoes in your ears, and the promise of a new life filled with adventure and prosperity lies just beyond the horizon. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frontier Legends.

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  35. Ukrainians: Our battle is a visual novel that will give you a wide range of opportunities to explore life in the country during the war. Feel yourself in the role of a volunteer, on whose shoulders a great responsibility fell in one moment. The game is filled with various graphic scenes and deep text stories that will not leave anyone behind. What dynamics does the country live in during the war: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ukrainians: Our battle.

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  36. Step into the dark Middle Age world as a novice witch. Develop survival skills, brew potions, and hone your witchcraft. Rebuild your home, summon companions from outer worlds and join the Cult of Witcher for powerful magic. Balance village life with battling threats to preserve your granny's legacy. Create and customize your character. But don't worry, after starting the game, you'll have the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witchcraft Tales.

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  37. Dear Pioneers, welcome to Ward Island! *Outer Wilds* is now available! Island owners are welcome to invite their friends to explore the world together! *Outer Wilds* is a uniquely styled and vibrant low-poly open-world survival game. You can embark on your journey alone or with friends to explore this vast world fraught with danger and opportunity. Your goal is clear: explore, survive, and uncove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pioneer.

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  38. Survive. Hunt. Thrive. In "The Hunter's Path," immerse yourself in a top-down survival hunting game. Navigate through the terrain, stalk your prey, and craft your needed supplies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hunter's Path.

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  39. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    58% User Score Based on 450 reviews

    Camping Simulator lets you experience what camp means by preparing your backpack wisely for challenging conditions of nature. You can play all the experiences with up to four friends in multiplayer mode or single player mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Camping Simulator: The Squad.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 4,907 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 2 reviews

    Lay claim to unspoiled lands and pave the way for a fierce Viking tribe. Craft the ultimate settlement solo or together with up to x3 friends. Trust in the Gods and the power of the Eye of Odin and summon intelligent NPC villagers to provide camaraderie and relief from the toils of survival. In ASKA, strive to build a self-sustaining Viking tribe, working, crafting, hunting and fighting together.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aska.

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  41. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 2,448 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 5 reviews

    The game follows the life of a mother lynx, starting as a pregnant animal, giving birth and continuing in to a journey of parenthood where nurturing her cubs is paramount for survival. Shelter 2 includes more elaborate gameplay features than its predecessor, such as stamina, different types of movements, jumps and a variety of prey to kill. Besides hunting there are several maternal and hunting fe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shelter 2.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    62% User Score Based on 332 reviews

    Eidolon is a game about exploring a mysterious landscape and uncovering the stories of the people who lived there once before. It is a game about history, curiosity, interconnectedness, and the slow and inevitable beauty of life. You will be dropped into the dreary and mystical Western Washington circa 2400 c.e. with little to guide your way. Awaiting you is a vast landscape filled with wildlife,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eidolon.

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  43. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 21,371 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 10 reviews

    Experience the blood and dirt of the Middle Ages in a realistic 3D Open World in "MEDIEVAL DYNASTY". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Medieval Dynasty.

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  44. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    72% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    As the Gretel, build, explore and survive in the dangerous forest. Fight to survive against mysterious Druids of the forest. If you can survive, maybe you can find out what happened to your twin brother and who kidnapped him. First of all, you must survive. You will get hungry, and you have to hunt. You have to build shelter by cutting trees in the dangerous forest. And craft tools to survive. Bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to About Gretel.

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  45. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 2,287 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    The Wild Eight is an intense survival action-adventure set in the frozen wilderness of Alaska. Team up with friends in online co-op or go solo, explore the mysterious land, craft weapons and fight to live another day. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wild Eight.

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  46. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 216 reviews

    Northern Lights is a first-person survival experience in which you step into the shoes of a ranger, sent on a Siberian island to investigate the disappearance of the crew in charge with a secret facility, whose contact with homeland was lost due to abnormal weather conditions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Northern Lights.

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  47. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    65% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    This is a survival game. After the coronation, human beings had to move into the underground. Fifty years later, some people thought the disaster was over and organized a survival competition on the surface. Some brave people took part in the competition . You are one of them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rule of Land: Pioneers.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    PostCollapse is a survival simulation game set after the collapse of civilization. Gather items from the ruins, construct tools, grow your own food, go fishing and hunting. Single player only. No Zombies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PostCollapse.

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  49. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    64% User Score Based on 215 reviews

    Experience the life of a mountain lion in the brutal wild, Fight and maintain your territory, find a mate and raise cubs of your own which will grow into adults as your parenting skills are put to the test. Hunt prey, both big and small as you level up to become an effective and lethal hunter. Fight Predators which pose an ever present danger to you and your cubs, and ultimately come face to face … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Untamed: Life Of A Cougar.

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