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Looking for games like Layers of Dawn? Here are top survival shooter recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Caverns of Evil, Dead by Headshot or Z.O.M.B.I.E..

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  1. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    THIS GAME IS NOW TOO BIG FOR ITCH.IO'S LIMIT, YOU CAN FIND IT NOW ON STEAM. Caverns of Evil is an action roguelike that plays like a '90s first-person shooter, basically a dungeon crawler with guns.  Fight through ever-increasing hordes of monsters while the gathering ever more powerful weapons you'll need to survive.  Explore entirely new procedural levels every time, adapting to ever changing l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caverns of Evil.

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  2. Dead by Headshot is a first-person survival horror shooter with apocalyptic simulation elements, focused on precision aiming and brutal headshot mechanics. ⚠️ Warning: This video game may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Player discretion is advised. Step into the shoes of a lone survivor trapped in a once-peaceful suburban home as civilization collapses outs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead by Headshot.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Z.O.M.B.I.E. - is an unusual 3D shooter with surviving elements where you will have to survive in a zombie apocalypse, playing as a girl named Zoe. Zoe is one of some survived people who stayed alive after spreading a dangerous infection, and who has immunity to the virus. The main aim here is a sector release from enemies, collecting guns, ammos, medicines and keys that can help you to be sa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Z.O.M.B.I.E..

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  4. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    65% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    A short, first-person, survival game. Find your way through a hostile urban environment, avoid getting killed by authorities and prepare for anything, even corpses coming back to life! You probably should have stayed home, but it's too late for that... Key features: Die and retry mechanics A 20-30 minute experience that can be completed in one sitting A rich (but dangerous!), detailed environment… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breaking Lockdown.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    51% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    V.T. is a game where you live through the eyes of the protagonist throughout various horror stories a mix of fiction and non-fiction. Survive and explore the worlds within each story as you navigate unique sandbox environments with utterly terrifying atmospheres. You will be scared and you may not survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to V.T..

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  6. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Deathly Dominion is an action-packed survival game that pits players against endless hordes of zombies in a post-apocalyptic world. In this grim setting, players must use all their skills and resources to fend off increasingly challenging waves of the undead. Each horde brings new dangers and challenges, requiring quick reflexes and well-thought-out strategies to survive. With a tense atmosphere a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deathly Dominion.

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  7. The Carpe Diem Project is a game where you must be on guard around every corner! You can enjoy it alone, without teammates, while you have to kill hordes of enemies to survive. For this survival game, you need gaming skills, courage, a good dose of patience, and a fancy to kill enemies to overcome even the most difficult challenges. In return, you will get a large map with 5 areas, game experience… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carpe Diem Project.

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  8. 29%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:character development, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    38% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    "The Day Of Survival" is an exciting action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic world. In this devastated scenario, players take on the role of survivors who fight to ensure their survival in the midst of a devastated environment full of dangers. The plot unfolds in a vast territory, where resources are scarce and threats are always present, from zombies to other survivors. The ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Day Of Survival.

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  9. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    Delivery from the Pain is a survival-themed experience game. You will play a survivor who must explore, fight and gather resources in a world full of zombies. You will make contact with other survivors who you can help or exploit to your own ends. Will you find a way to escape, with or without them? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delivery from the Pain.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    72% User Score Based on 1,129 reviews

    Can you survive the horror? … a retro-style survival horror game developed by the two-man indie team of Gonzossm and Iggy Zuk. Survive 30 days and nights in a zombie-infested world by recruiting companions, upgrading weaponry and fortifying your position. Deadly 30 is a retro-style survival horror game developed by the two-man indie team of Gonzossm and Iggy Zuk. Survive 30 days and nights in a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly 30.

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  11. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    70% User Score Based on 954 reviews

    The Apocalypse has arrived and your goal is simple: Make it 10 miles to safety through a limitless procedurally-generated world overrun with The Infected and packed with the tools and weapons to fight them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10 Miles To Safety.

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  12. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    71% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    "Red Valley" is an adventure and horror game inspired by ps1 classics such as: Silent Hill, Resident Evil, Alone in The Dark... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Valley.

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  13. The Rotting ChroniclesThe Rotting Chronicles is a survival action game set in a ravaged city where you must fight, scavenge, craft, and rebuild. Explore decaying buildings, defeat relentless hordes of the undead, and forge a new life for yourselves. Run solo or with up to 3 friends, expand your skills, and find the best strategies to thrive in a world full of danger. Your ultimate goal is not just… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rotting Chronicles.

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  14. Stress Gunner Camp Welcome to the thrilling world of "Stress Gunner Camp" where there are no rules, and your only objective is to eliminate targets with laughter-inducing shots. Here, you will face a shooting range full of challenges and excitement  ️ Embark on a high-pressure first-person gaming experience where you must eliminate targets along your path within a limited timeframe! ⏰ What is th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stress Gunner Camp.

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  15. STORY: Embark on a Heart-Pounding Journey of Survival and Redemption in "Days End" - a Gripping Horror FPS Experience on Steam! As the deadly Xonobia Virus engulfs the country, leaving behind a trail of infected zombies and death, follow the harrowing tale of Chad, one of the few survivors determined to escape the nightmarish chaos. Joining forces with the ruthless gang, "Blackbird… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DAYS END.

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  16. Get ready for an endless magical adventure with the wizard Merlin and his a fiery magic wand! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic Adventures.

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  17. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Battle Royale - 3D Battleground Team Shooter FPS   The best 3D Battle Royale shooting game, dominate the battleground in this FPS. Collect guns, ammo, vest, and fight for your survival! Don’t waste time: the battlefield is constantly closing in at your heels. Survive and win! This is your battleground, this is your call for duty. Answer the call for arms, grab your weapons, and reach the bat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Royale - 3D Battleground Team Shooter FPS.

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  18. *Recommended by The Horror Shop: “Top Down Shooter Action with a certain nostalgia feel! ” In this World that is filled with loads of ruthless, weird Creatures, the only possible solution to stop them is by destroying their Spawners. Explore new Areas, Find new Creatures and Earn Money by killing them. Buy new Weapons and show the zombie hordes what you've got! ~Features 20+ Action Packed Le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombardment.

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  19. 24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Zombie hordes. Hostile humans. Fight to survive! Swipe your way through life or death decisions where each choice can be the difference between surviving the apocalypse or joining the zombie horde. A swipe-to-survive zombie apocalypse decision making adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alive 2 Survive.

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  20. Welcome to Bloodwatch, a short horror survival game developed by Gamingscape. When going out in a solo adventure, your ship has been sunken by an unexpected storm. You have been washed ashore by a wave. Waking up, you have realized you have been stuck in an unknown island. You search around to see is there any animal or people living in here. After a while, you see a group of people are tortu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodwatch.

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  21. LAST LIGHT: ZOMBIE FRENZY ABOUT THE GAME Last Light: Zombie Frenzy is an intense HTML5 survival shooter where humanity's last defenders face endless waves of the undead. Choose your warrior, master advanced combat tactics, and survive the apocalypse in this action-packed browser game. As darkness falls and the infected hordes grow stronger, you'll need every tool at your disposal - from tacti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Light: Zombie Frenzy.

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  22. In Zovid27: The Last Vaccine, humanity’s survival hinges on the aftermath of a global disaster caused by a deadly virus known as Zovid. In 2026, the world falls into chaos as the virus spreads rapidly, turning the infected into savage, zombie-like creatures. The outbreak is linked to a controversial vaccine that was designed to combat the original pandemic but had unforeseen and deadly side effect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zovid27: The Last Vaccine.

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  23. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Set in a world ravaged by zombies, former policeman Roy and his fiancé Sherry – a retired soldier of the U.S. Army’s Special Operations Force – are on their way towards Washington D.C. As their stock of medical supplies, food and ammunition runs low, they are lucky to encounter another group of survivors. Roy and Sherry get allowed into their base by word of one of their leaders: Gordon. He invit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survival Mission Z.

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  24. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    68% User Score Based on 399 reviews

    Note: The game currently does not support controller operation.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 stati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dread Dawn.

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  26. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 123 reviews

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

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  27. Deadly Rain is a survival horror FPS game that puts you in a terrifying fight for survival against hordes of scary mutants in a rainy, abandoned village. Find and manage resources to stay alive in the worst and most unexpected situations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly Rain.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    97% User Score Based on 705 reviews

    Piss bottles. Bats. Bike locks. Face the media-manufactured outrage of braindead mobs in a fully destructible, randomly generated riot zone as you try to get home from court alive after each self-defense trial. Shoot, hack, blast & build walls & turrets vs tricky AI in this brutally intense shooter! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Acquitted.

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  29. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 404 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 15 reviews

    Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle is a third-person story-driven survival horror game prequel to the critically acclaimed Daymare: 1998. Step into the shoes of agent Dalila Reyes, a former government spy now in the service of H.A.D.E.S. unit and prepare to face the true horror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle.

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  30. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 736 reviews

    JOIN OUR OFFICIAL DISCORD COMMUNITY About the GameCamera is ready. Lens are set! Batteries are full. So let the streaming begin! Deadly Broadcast team is always on the hunt for mysterious paranormal events and abandoned cursed places for you followers. Select your Character and Start your Career!There are 8 characters in the game and you can start your career by selecting any of them. Each stre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly Broadcast.

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  31. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 7,125 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 10 reviews

    Inspired by 1990s FPS and arcade games, Devil Daggers is a fast-paced shooter that places you in an abyssal arena to face endless legions of demons. Armed with versatile magic daggers and a fluid movement system, fight to survive as long as you can. Compete for precious seconds with Steam Friends or on global leaderboards.Your spirit and skill will be tested. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devil Daggers.

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  32. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    44% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    At your disposal are a dozen of the best combat spacecraft equipped with death beams, machine guns and missiles. The sector is divided into several subsectors, which swarm with enemies. In the end, you will have an unbeatable boss - the "Thing". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Thing: Space X.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 579 reviews

    Undiscovered is a found footage game featuring a unique second-person perspective, It tells the story of two archaeologists exploring a previously undiscovered ancient ruin. Set in the 1940's, explore the cursed eldritch tomb and escape from undead skeletal conquistadors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undiscovered.

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  34. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 310 reviews

    BASINGSTOKE PLEASE NOTE BASINGSTOKE IS FREE TO LINUX USERS!Basingstoke is a tense roguelike that mixes stealth and arcade action. Explore the smouldering ruins of apocalyptic Basingstoke, UK, a world of extreme peril where reanimated undead and ferocious alien monsters roam! SCAVENGE AND CRAFT Loot and craft as you explore. Lob a tasty sausage roll as a diversion, or poison a kebab for bait. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Basingstoke.

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  35. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    53% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    Without more space in prisons, the Government decided to test a new system. Sentencing prisoners to the "Island". The prisoners should fight against each other and survive for the sentenced time to get out of it. The government will send airdrops to the island containing weapons and provisions, making the inmates fight for it, this way the government can test new weapons and technology.V… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INMATE: Survival.

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  36. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    85% User Score Based on 52 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    My Night Job sends players into an abandoned building and sicks hordes of monsters on them. They can use more than 60 weapons to defend themselves and save as many survivors as possible. But beware – if too many rooms are thrashed, the end may be nigh-er than you originally thought. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Night Job.

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  37. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    Fight monsters, solve puzzles and uncover Farland's secret and the clown's origin in this sci-fi horror game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Park 2.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    55% User Score Based on 143 reviews

    Due to a chemical known as pharGONe, the world has been turned upside down. Battle your way through multiple levels, earning upgrades, competing against your friends and more, and find the truth about what has happened to the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primal Fears.

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  39. Retake control of a maximum security prison full of terrifying unsolved mysteries, think fast to not get cornered by horrific zombie hordes in this 2D action packed thriller! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diacrisis.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    85% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Flee a mysterious science facility while facing unimagineable horrors.. Claustrophobia offers a scary and dark horror experience filled with blood boiling moments, the story is captivating and draws you in. You are a scientist who has to retrieve important data. The facility is shrouded in mystery and there is no saying what you will encounter. KEY FEATURES * Unique World ; Explore A dark and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Claustrophobia.

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  42. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 194 reviews

    Slay hordes of vampires, werewolves, and Biblically-accurate angels in this standalone survival horror FPS side story from the El Paso, Elsewhere universe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EL PASO, NIGHTMARE.

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  43. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    87% User Score Based on 3,858 reviews

    Yet Another Zombie Defense is an unusual mix of dual-stick zombie shooter and tower defense genres. The player is free to choose from nine unique weapons and mount them onto auto turrets or set up defensive barricades to stay alive as long as he can. There are also power-ups to collect, different zombie types to shoot at and cooperative mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yet Another Zombie Defense.

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  44. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    54% User Score Based on 63 reviews
    Critic Score 36%Based on 1 reviews

    Return to the world of free-to-play 4-player co-op survival horror with classic gameplay, strict inventory management, crushing enemies, horrific difficulty and more as you and a group of survivors try to survive the epidemic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outbreak: Epidemic.

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  45. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 17,686 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 5 reviews

    The end is here. Life as you knew it has gone to hell after the mother of all zombie outbreaks. Now you and the few scattered survivors must band together to survive and rebuild in a 3rd-person action game set in a dynamic open world. You choose where to make your stand, designing and fortifying your home base, performing daring raids for food and ammunition, and rescuing other playable survivors … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to State of Decay.

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  46. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 179 reviews

    Built from the ground up by a two person team, The Living Remain is a virtual reality first person adventure shooter where players immerse themselves in a new world where the undead have taken over. You must survive the horde of undead using an arsenal of weapons in a story driven campaign loaded with a variety of interactive environments. Explore, scavenge, and collect filament to craft ammo and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Living Remain.

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  47. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    58% User Score Based on 65 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 8 reviews

    Arise Demon Hunter. It is time. The years you spent slaughtering demon-kind in the mortal world did little to cleanse your soul. Your sins have been laid bare and you have been judged. You are damned for eternity. The pit awaits! Inspired by the fast-paced FPS games of the 1990s, Demon Pit is an intense arcade-style arena shooter. Armed with a series of ranged weapons and a soul grapple, you must… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon Pit.

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  48. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    97% User Score Based on 226 reviews

    Check out the updated version on Steam here! The world is under siege from an unknown enemy. Gates are appearing, spawning demonic entities. Major cities have been destroyed with overwhelming force. Most of the population has been decimated, but the dead rise again to feast on the living. There was no warning, no signs, no dark omen... Just death and destruction. This is the apocalypse. There are… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endgame: Road To Salvation.

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  49. Pandora is an arena shooter with a retro-style gaming experience. Engage in a relentless battle against hordes of demons. Use your magic abilities to defeat enemies and dominate the arena. Collect crystals, ascend to new heights of power and unleash devastating attacks upon your foes.Harness Cosmic PowerThe limits of magic are crumbling before Pandora's Box - a cosmic artifact that amplifies the a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pandora.

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  50. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 451 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    A collection of short horror games by 12 different creators, all made in 10 days. Includes: Another Late Night (Secret Cow Level) Arcadletra (Vidas Games) Charlotte's Exile (John Szymanski) The Diving Bell (Bathysfear Games) Solipsis (Daniel Mullins Games) Squirrel Stapler (David Szymanski) Sucker for Love (Akabaka) The Thing in the Lake (Panstasz) To the End of Days (Scythe Dev Team) The Toy Sho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dread X Collection 2.

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