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Looking for games like Mini DayZ? Here are top survival survival recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Frozen State, Collapse: Faction Wars or Huntercraft: Zombie Survival.

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  1. 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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  2. Build a community and survive the end of the world Start with only a small campsite and a few people. Search abandoned neighborhoods for food, water, medicine, weapons, fuel, vehicles, tools, and building materials. Rescue survivors, expand your settlement, build defenses, develop new skills, and decide how far you are willing to go to keep your people alive. The infected are everywhere, but the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Collapse: Faction Wars.

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  4. Survive. Build. Ride. Trade. Defend. Ash Survival is an open-world survival game set on a remote island covered in dense forests, abandoned buildings, and scattered resources. Scavenge for supplies, build a secure base, grow your own food, and defend what’s yours. Explore the island to discover lootable houses, usable vehicles, and valuable natural resources. Use bikes and cars to travel faster—… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ash Survival.

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  5. Discord About the GameWelcome to Africa! After your plane crashes, You find yourself in one of the largest abandoned tourist locations in South Africa. Build, Craft, and create your character while combatting the intense heat of the Kalahari Desert in this upcoming realistic open-world survival simulation game. Challenges You are dropped into the harsh Kalahari Desert where you will n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kalahari’s End.

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  6. 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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  7. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    60% User Score Based on 20 reviews

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

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 168 reviews

    Deadburg is a co-op survival game set in a procedurally generated city with thousands of buildings to explore and zombies to kill. Every building you see can be explored, exploited and destroyed one block at a time. Play alone or with friends and discover the secrets of the city. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadburg.

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  9. You have stepped into the world of Bahamut. Here, hunger, darkness, and disease follow you like shadows; you must be fully prepared for the dangers that may strike at any moment. To uncover the truth of this world, go and tame your own Bahamuts — let them build your base and supply power. When the time is ripe, lead your Bahamuts and challenge the mightiest beings of this land! Bahamut: Evoluti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bahamut:Evolution.

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  10. Join our Discord About the GameThe world you knew is gone. Nature has reclaimed the roads, the power grids have long since failed, and the dead outnumber the living a thousand to one. What's left of this place is yours now. Survive it alone, or drag three friends down with you. Quick Overview 4-player online co-op - survive with up to three friends Handcrafted open world of dense mountain… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterlight Survival.

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  11. 31%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    50% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Lost Plane: Survival is an intense open-world survival adventure where you find yourself stranded on a mysterious, uncharted island after a devastating plane crash. With no signs of rescue, your only goal is to survive. Gather resources, craft tools, and build a secure base to protect yourself from the island’s deadly inhabitants, and other lurking dangers. Manage your hunger and thirst by hu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Flight: Survival.

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  12. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Isla de la Muerte is a survival game where you must stay alive on a dangerous island overrun by zombies. - Survive the island: Manage hunger, thirst, and health while looting houses for supplies. - Explore & stay alert: Search the forest and river, but beware—zombies lurk near buildings and attack on sight. - Build & shelter: Construct your own base to stay safe from the und… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isla de la Muerte.

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  13. Survive Or Die is a first-person survival game. It takes place in an open world that is full of traps and mysteries. You are an outlaw who has escaped from death in prison. Can you escape all the manhunts? Can you survive the pitfalls the mysterious valley holds at night? About the game Just before your execution in the electric chair, a riot broke out in the prison. You take advantage of it an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive or Die.

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  14. Just as in life, we don't know everything - we must learn. You are thrown into the world, knowing nothing, nothing at all. As more and more attempts go by slowly you begin to evolve your knowledge. Until you are able to actually do something. Use common sense, and you should find its not difficult. As always in life, unless you have some very serious medical condition, there are no health bars. No… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Around the Fire.

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  15. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    61% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    Open World Zombie Survival • Base Building • Looting • Crafting • Vehicles • Exploration • Co-op *Inspired by classic survival games like: Surroundead, Dayz and Miscreated* You’re not dead… but you’re getting close. Survive in a brutal open world zombie survival game where every decision matters. Explore abandoned towns, scavenge for resources, build your base, repair vehicles, and fight… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Not Quite Dead: Open World Survival.

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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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  17. It is the late 21st century. The world is dying, consumed by unchecked capitalism and technology run amok. Beset by genetic horrors, biological warfare, and a collapsing ecosystem, humanity struggles to find a way to survive. You are one of the survivors, a so-called Newborn, immune to the most devastating plague in the history of man–the Von Aegis Syndrome (VAS). You and your fellow Newborn may y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of The Newborns.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    53% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    VORAX is an Open World Survival Horror game set on a Mediterranean island where a mysterious pathogen has infected the local population.An army battalion is sent to quarantine the population but 48 hours later all communication with the battalion is lost. What was supposed to be a simple mission quickly turns into a fight for survival as your helicopter crashes, stranding you on the island, alone.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vorax.

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  19. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    84% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    The gods have abandoned this world, leaving it at the mercy of endless storms and the howls of the Black Wailers hunting in the dark. In this vast, procedurally generated wilderness, every night is a fight to survive, and every dawn is a hard-earned victory. Playable solo or with up to 6 players in online co-op, Whisper of the Swallows is a brutal survival experience where your goal is not just to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisper of the Swallows.

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  20. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    64% User Score Based on 23,198 reviews

    Miscreated is a multiplayer online hardcore survival game set in a post-apocalyptic future. You will need to survive against mutants, players, and even mother nature herself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miscreated.

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  21. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    62% User Score Based on 678 reviews

    "Infectonator : Survivors" is a Randomized Permadeath Survival Simulator that combines RTS, Tower Defense, Roguelike, and Management-Simulation gameplay. The goal is to lead a group of survivors in a struggle to stay alive and find rescue in a zombie apocalyptic world. You must scavenge resources, build defenses, and find a way to survive in a game where death is permanent and levels are randomly … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infectonator: Survivors.

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  22. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    48% User Score Based on 446 reviews

    Have you ever thought or imagined how our world would look like after an apocalyptic event? What would we do if some of us were to survive? What world would we live in and what challenges would we face? The Withering" is a modern world post apocalyptic survival horror simulator in development. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Withering.

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  23. 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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  24. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    81% User Score Based on 2,587 reviews

    It's one year after the collapse of civilization and self-centered hedge fund manager Joe Wheeler emerges from his specially constructed bunker in search of food. This is a huge open-world RPG where you have the freedom to play how you want - but your choices have consequences. Your aim is to find other survivors, gain their respect, and build a community. You'll scavenge for supplies, trade, plan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survivalist.

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

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

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  28. 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 68%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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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    73% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    Territory is an immersive, atmospheric, crafting and survival game. Developed with Unreal Engine 5. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Territory.

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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 3,448 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 9 reviews

    Travel by train through a dying world. Look after your passengers, keep your train operational, and make sure you can always reach the next station. Make your way through swarms of infected at each station. Explore mysterious and abandoned stations looking for supplies and survivors. This is The Final Station. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Final Station.

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  33. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    43% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    "Sunrise" - is an online first-person shooter. Your task is to survive in the hard conditions of a post-apocalyptic world. Explore new regions, unite with other players to survive with them and create their own rules of survival! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunrise survival.

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  34. 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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  35. WELCOME TO THE CLOSED WORLD OF HALF HOUR RPG!The world has been precisely designed so it doesn't need to be open. Half Hour RPG is a hand-asset-flipped RPG designed with uncompromising respect for your time. It delivers an epic adventure without asking you to reorganize your life around it. It's a complete RPG experience stripped of everything that might unnecessarily distract you from what trul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Half Hour RPG.

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  36. "Infected Zone Survival" is an open world zombie apocalypse survival game. The game is mainly based on third person action shooting, and can be searched, disguised, built, made, planted,fished, hunted, recruited NPCs, simulated management, etc. Game Introduction:Players will play as survivors of the apocalypse and need to survive alone or cooperate in a world ravaged by zombie viruses. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infected Zone Survival.

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  37. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    The soviet megastructure suffered "The Fall", now you're left in the broken world of hunger and dangers. Play as Valentine as she scavenges apartments, trades goods with known settlements and fights endless anomalies. EXPLORING AND ANOMALIES Exploring the abandoned apartment complex is exhausting and confusing. It is filled with anomalies to the brim. Shadows of former tenants, space funnels rippi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Housekeeper: Anomaly.

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  38. ‍♂️ Dreaming Zed World When the world ends, will you still dream — or just survive? Overview Dreaming Zed World is a single-player survival simulation set in a decaying post-apocalyptic landscape. You manage your health, base, survivors, and dwindling resources as days tick by and the infected world grows more hostile. Every decision — to scavenge one more house, repair your car, or tend y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreaming Zed World.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    84% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Holey is a co-op horror game where you are part of a crew sheltering in a collapsed tunnel, scavenging loot across maps filled with deadly creatures born from a biological war. Feed the creature, convert its waste into fuel, and reach the radio tower If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holey.

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  40. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You are sent to a remote island where a deadly virus has turned the population into zombies. Your mission: destroy infected nests with molotovs, collect samples, and survive long enough to signal for rescue. To succeed, you’ll need to master a variety of survival mechanics, including: - Base Building & Fortifications Construct a customizable base using salvaged materials to protect your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pathogen: Code Omega.

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  41. 0%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, story
    0% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    JOIN OUR DISCORD[/url] About the GameExperience the ultimate zombie survival game where you fight for your life, build your base, loot valuable resources, and face dynamic weather and time-of-day changes. Craft powerful weapons, battle terrifying boss zombies, and embark on a mission to find the anti-virus and save humanity. [h2]SURVIVAL[/h2] Navigate a post-apocalyptic world, where every decis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hour of Survival: Zombie Craft.

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  42.  How long can you survive in a post-apocalyptic world? Find out now in the Pixel Survive gameIn Pixel Survive, you have to challenge the whole world: explore a randomly generated map,and look for food.Protect yourself from aggressive infected zombies. But most importantly: don't forgethide from bad weather and cold and monitor the level of hunger and thirst all the time. The weather can be veryqui… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Survive.

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  43. 20%Game Brain Score
    20% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to the World of Survival Horror!DeadHAPPY is a Co-op/PVP, Single Player/Multi Player, Survival and Crafting game in a Persistent Open World with a Unique and Colourful Stylized look.Survive Alone or with Friends. Gather Food, Water and Weapons, Fight against the Zombie horde or Other Players! Craft Gear, Harvest Resources from Nature or Loot your Fellow man!The World Has Ended. The Zombie … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DeadHAPPY.

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  44. Welcome to the uncertain world of The Lost, an immersive survival game where your instincts will be your greatest asset. Stranded in a vast, lost world of wilderness, you must navigate through diverse landscapes, endure harsh weather conditions, and outsmart the relentless challenges nature throws your way. You are stranded, lost on an island. After surviving an aerial bombing on board the ISS … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost.

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  45. Escape to a relaxing, survival sandbox surrounded by wildlife and nature. Scavenge materials and craft tools to turn your base into a warm, well-supplied home. Survive by fishing, hunting, cooking, and growing your own food. Complete tasks in order to maintain the forest running. but... be careful though, the forest is as dangerous as it is wonderful. EXPLORE Explore a living, colorful world, ra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edge Of Survival.

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  46. Z: The End is a survival game in a zombie-infested world. Your only goal is to survive. The virus escaped containment, and the infected destroyed the world. Scavenge what is left, build a safe house, and find or craft weapons to fight off the zombies. Features: Casual Zombie Survival Sandbox that's meant to be easy to pick up and play. Single-player where you can save anytime, with cloud save… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Z: The End.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    The zombie apocalypse has come, and you know what you have to do! Grab your chainsaw, link up with fellow survivors and carve a path to escape the infested city. You will need to collect weapons, ammo, food and medical supplies to survive the journey. There will be powerful zombie bosses and their minions in your way. Stay Human is hex based strategy game designed by the legendary Greek game desig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stay Human.

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  48. A young woman regains consciousness on a deserted shore. There are no people and no signs of shelter—only the sea and a dense forest concealing an unknown land. She has no idea where she is. Should she search for other people and ask for help—or hide, fearing that someone may be pursuing her? Who is she, and how did she get here? Those are questions that still need to be answered. But before she… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robinson: Survival.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    A zombie virus, airborne and with an incubation period lasting years, has suddenly swept across the entire world. Almost everyone is already infected. You are one of the rare few born immune to the pathogen. Do whatever it takes… survive. Realistic physics collisions: Outstanding hit feedback, and the armor no longer provides abstract defense values — instead, it physically covers the body surface… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Human Host.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, humor
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    ROTEN is an open-world zombie survival experience focused on atmosphere, exploration, and environmental storytelling. The world is open, hostile, and indifferent to your presence. You are free to move through it at your own pace, choosing where to go, what to explore, and what to leave behind. Abandoned houses, isolated roads, forgotten facilities, and remote points of interest remain scattered ac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roten.

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