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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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    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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  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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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    98% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    You have crash-landed on Notrium. Your food supplies are running low, and a pack of predatory aliens have your scent. You're out of bullets for your pistol, your only weapon a handful of rocks. A freezing night is setting in, and you are desperately looking for firewood. Can you survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Notrium.

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  8. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    74% User Score Based on 208 reviews

    Far Lands is a sandbox oriented SURVIVAL game. Build and defend your base from creatures. Gather resources, craft better gear and discover new DIMENSIONS. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Far Lands.

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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    62% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    Open world zombie survival Coop game with base building, looting, crafting, vehicles, and exploration. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Not Quite Dead: Open World Survival.

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  14. In a dystopian world consumed by the VAS, become one of the Newborn: A new generation of humans immune to the plague, surviving the ravages of disease, mutants, and sinister AXIOM. Fight for hope, rise against the odds, and pave the way for society to be reborn in a unique online sandbox RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of The Newborns.

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  15. SeasonsSpring: Spring brings a refreshing change with blooming flowers and milder temperatures. It's a time of renewal.Rainy: The Rainy Season drenches the world in frequent downpours.Summer: Summer is hot and dry, often leading to scorching heatwaves. This season is ideal for farming and agriculture!Foggy: The Fog season blankets the environment in thick mist, reducing visibility and making navig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necropolis Nights.

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    5%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    8% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Remain is a game with multiple survival elements. You will have to fight against zombies and mutated creatures. Also, you should always stay vigilant about other survivors, as they may raid your supplies or even take your life. Yet the light of hope is not extinguished, as if the dawn is waiting in the end even for the longest night! In this doomsday, some warriors are regaining hope by utilizing … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remain.

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  17. 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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  18. 5 years ago, scientists were on the brink of the discovery of a life time…the cure to cancer. They were using a specialized target and delivery medication of a modified virus directly into the cancer cells. While several trials had showed promise, a side effect was discovered they hadn’t planned on. The virus mutated. While it killed the cancer, it also killed its host, but a few days later the ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endure or Perish.

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  19. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    60% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Deadpoint is a Third Person Survival Game. You are a scavenger. You must survive in this apocalyptic world infested with zombies. Loot. Find houses and buildings, chop trees with axe, gear yourself with armour and weapons, and gather as much resources as you can. You can also trade with traders. Kill or get killed. The world is infested with zombies. You can find various weapons from long to close… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEADPOINT.

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  20. 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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  21. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    47% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    Expedition Zero is a survival horror game set in the heart of rural Siberia. Use your engineering skills to confront flesh-eating monsters as the last survivor of a Soviet scientific expedition. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Expedition Zero.

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  22. 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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  23. 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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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    58% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    The protagonist goes winter fishing on a lake and is caught in a snowstorm. He decides to wait it out in a tent and falls asleep. When the cold wakes him up, he finds his burner empty, his tent cold, and the ice outside broken, leaving him with no way back to the shore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ICED.

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  25. 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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  26. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Collect food, weapons and materials, face enemies and make difficult moral choices that will affect the gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atomic Cards.

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  27. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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    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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. "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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  39. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Scavenge abandoned apartments, cut on broken glass, fight anomalies, trade with the merchants, deceive them into buying bad products and most importantly - try to stay alive and care about yourself! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Housekeeper: Anomaly.

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  40. ‍♂️ 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

    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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  42. 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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  43. 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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  44.  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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  45. 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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  46. 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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  47. 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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  48. 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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  50. Post-apocalyptic survival simulator set after an asteroid (or asteroids) impact. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sticks and Stones.

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