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Games like Pale Tide

Looking for games like Pale Tide? Here are top survival shooter recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Wanderer, Evolve: Dead City or The Rotting Chronicles.

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  1. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    Wander the harsh wasteland as one of the last remaining survivors searching for supplies and battling any unwanted visitors in this Fallout inspired pocket based post-apocalyptic RPG survival game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wanderer.

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  2. Explore, scavenge, and survive in a city filled with deathThis is a pixel-art zombie game that blends post-apocalyptic survival, extraction looting, base building, and biological automation. Venture into a virus-ravaged city, gather resources, defeat enemies, and bring your loot back to base alive. Enter dangerous zones, scavenge supplies, and make it out aliveEvery expedition is risky. Plan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evolve: Dead City.

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  3. 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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  4. Discord: 404 Survivor is a zombie survival sandbox that combines base building, crafting, automation, and horde defense. A sudden outbreak has shattered civilization. Most people managed to evacuate, but you were left behind in a region slowly being overrun by the infected. Gather resources, build a base, craft equipment, and do whatever it takes to survive. Venture into dangerous areas during … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 404 Survivor.

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  5. The end didn’t come slowly. It wasn’t a collapse, or a downfall, or a long fight for survival. It was instant. For a brief moment, humanity thought it had contained the outbreak. Quarantine zones held. Borders closed. The infected were isolated. Then the virus went airborne. It swept across the planet so fast that 99.99% of humanity turned before anyone understood what was happening. Entire cit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forsaken Lands.

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  6. The girls of Gensokyo fall into the heart of a battlefieldWhen Nitori's dimensional transporter goes haywire, Reimu, Marisa, and Nitori crash-land in the red desert of an unfamiliar world. Cut off from Gensokyo, they lose most of their familiar magic and their ability to fly, and all around them are armed factions and abandoned military supplies. There is only one way to survive. Aid the operat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ESCAPE FROM TOUHOU.

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  7. Steam Next Fest Demo Notice The current Steam Next Fest demo for DisasterPlanZ is a shorter gameplay slice focused on shooting feel, combat pacing, enemy pressure, and a boss encounter. DisasterPlanZ has recently evolved from a more linear shooting and escape-focused stage game into a survival shooter built around scavenging, base building, and defense. In the full version, the player is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disaster Plan Z.

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  8. 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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  9. BackgroundSet in a fictional, post-apocalyptic Western Europe, players must venture into various zones—including apartment complexes, large supermarkets, city hospitals, research centers, and temporary shelters—to scavenge essential supplies. However, once you leave the safety of your base and step into the desolate wastelands, the danger escalates rapidly. Each area in the game is home to unique… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apocalyptic Shadow.

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  10. Hardcore SurvivalMidtvinter is a hardcore single player PvE survival game set in post apocalyptic Norway. Survive, loot, prepare, and push north through dangerous territories where every journey can end in disaster. The further north you travel, the harsher the world becomes. Scarce supplies, freezing temperatures, dangerous wildlife, and permanent consequences turn every decision into a risk. C… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midtvinter.

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  11. Survive when familiar places become hunting grounds Suburbs, streets, and forests are no longer safe. They belong to dinosaurs now. Epoch Extinction is a top down survival shooter set on a modern island where dinosaurs have escaped containment and reclaimed human territory. Houses, streets, and forests that once felt safe are now places where predators listen, stalk, and strike. You are not a h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epoch Extinction.

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  12. Last Light: SurvivalThe world didn’t end because of zombies. It ended because of a secret. Last Light: Survival is a first-person, open-world survival game where every decision matters — including the ones you try to hide. WHAT IS LAST LIGHT: SURVIVAL?Set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by the undead, Last Light: Survival focuses on atmosphere, player freedom, and long-term survival. You … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Light: Survival.

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  13. Escape From Ashville is a 3D extraction shooter focused on survival, tactical combat and high-risk decision-making. Enter dangerous zones, face deadly threats and secure valuable loot — but remember: If you fail, you lose everything you brought with you. Explore a Hostile WorldOutside your shelter, there is no safety. Abandoned locations are filled with hostile factions, unpredictable enemies, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Ashville.

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  14. In Zombie Blocks: Pixel Shooter Gun, you will face thrilling adventures in a blocky world where pixel art meets dynamic action and survival in a zombie apocalypse. Immerse yourself in a world filled with zombies and dangers, and prove that you can survive! Zombie Blocks: Pixel Shooter Gun offers a unique blend of blocky graphics and intense gameplay in a world full of zombies and challenges. Prep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Blocks: Pixel Shooter Gun.

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  15. True Survival Horror – No Second ChancesYour objective is simple: survive long enough to reach the end of the road and escape the forest alive. To do that, you must move from campsite to campsite, pushing deeper into increasingly dangerous territory while managing hunger, sleep, fuel, sanity, and resources. Every day is a calculated risk: explore new regions for better loot, or play it safe and c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Road Less Traveled.

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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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  17. Scavenge. Fight. Extract. Bring everything home. Escape from Gridlock is a turn-based tactical extraction game where every expedition is a gamble. Enter dangerous grid-based maps, search abandoned areas, open containers, fight monsters and hostile units, and decide when to get out. Push deeper and you may find better loot. Stay too long, make one bad move, or run out of resources, and you may los… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Gridlock.

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  18. 89%Game Brain Score
    89% User Score Based on 3,236 reviews

    Are you ready to survive in the ultimate open-world zombie survival shooter? Explore, build, craft, and fight for your life in an offline sandbox survival game filled with zombies, monsters, and danger! Craft weapons, fortify your base, and battle terrifying creatures in this action-packed post-apocalyptic adventure. =>Your mission is to save humanity! Build your survival base and activate th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TEGRA: Zombie survival island.

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  19. The outbreak wasn't contained. It was covered up.  Quarantine zones have fallen. The infected are spreading. And the people responsible for stopping the collapse have run out of options. That's where you come in. As a contracted mercenary, you'll enter dangerous containment zones alone or with your squad to complete high-risk missions, recover valuable resources, and survive overwhelming waves … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Crimson Contract.

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  20. The Dark Forest CallsThe Dark Forest Calls is a first-person survival horror game about isolation, limited resources, and the fear of being noticed by something unknown. You wake up in an isolated village surrounded by darkness, fog, and something that should not be there. A candle may help you see what is in front of you, but in this place, light does not always mean safety. This is not a fast … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Forest Calls.

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  21. Fight, Scavenge, Collect The island is full of all kinds of useful items: food, crafting materials, equipment, and quest objectives too. Survive encounters with other participants while scavenging anything that might help you stay alive. With only a limited amount of time to explore, making the most of every expedition is key. Your Backpack Isn't Bottomless You may have found something useful, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Extreme Survival Club!.

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  22. Hearts Gone Black is a top-down survival horror game set years after a failed experiment changed humanity forever.The dead now walk with black hearts, the world is broken, and the few survivors left are forced to live in abandoned rural towns, ruined homes, and unsafe shelters. You are not a hero. You are one of the few people still breathing, trying to keep yourself and your group alive for one m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hearts Gone Black.

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  23. Enter the Cursed Worlds Curse of the Night is a fast-paced 3D co-op action roguelite for 1–4 players where you clear cursed rooms, fight waves of monsters, collect scrolls, abilities, and equippable loot, and decide when to extract before the curse becomes too strong. Each fight starts a timer The longer you stay in combat, the stronger the enemies become. Push deeper through 1–20 rooms for b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curse of the Night.

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  24. Challenge the mysterious tower—and make it back alive.TOWER BOY is a 3D hack-and-slash roguelite where you switch between a variety of weapons in real time and cut through hordes of enemies. Venture into a dangerous tower, defeat monsters, and collect resources used to craft equipment and grow stronger. But if you fall inside the tower, you will lose everything collected during that expedition. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TOWER BOY.

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  25. Venture into the Ruins, Unveil the Apocalypse’s Secrets, and Survive! In the ruined city of Sunset Town, destroyed by a solar flare, you’ll play as a brave investigator embarking on an unknown adventure. Each exploration could be an entirely new challenge. Faced with mutated creatures, hostile factions, and the unforgiving environment, will you survive? Game Features: Randomly Generated City A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunset Town.

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  26. 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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  27. RUINSENDDescend into the Underhold. Recover what was lost. Make it back alive. RUINSEND is a first-person extraction dungeon crawler set beneath the abandoned frontier settlement of Hollowreach. A generation ago, every expedition into the ancient Underhold disappeared. The settlement fell silent, its people scattered and its history was buried beneath the earth. Now, you are the first adventure… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RuinsEnd.

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  28. For Humanity is an intense cooperative extraction FPS, mixing survival, exploration and tactical combat. Dive into a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a pandemic and infested with zombies, where each release is a struggle to stay alive. Play alone or up to 4 players to explore dangerous areas, recover rare resources and escape to your camp. Between expeditions, manage your equipment and weapons to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For Humanity.

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  29. In this roguelike bullet-heaven, Earth has been consumed by an ancient eldritch god. Form a customizable squad of survivors and explore decaying, metroidvania-inspired worlds trapped within the god’s belly. Battle endless waves of nightmarish creatures, extract resources, rescue survivors, uncover forbidden knowledge, and search for a way out. Portals powered by ancient eldritch forces link worl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eldritch Escape.

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  30. The world did not end. It began to change. A mysterious phenomenon known as ROTWAKE has spread across entire regions, transforming cities, roads, and people into parts of a single living organism. Wherever the Wave passes, reality as we know it disappears, and the infection continues to grow, consuming everything in its path. You are one of the survivors. Explore abandoned districts, gather r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROTWAKE.

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  31. Roadmap About the GameColdwatch is a single-player, run-based survival horror game. Something came with the dark a few weeks ago — now you survive alone in a shelter, sending your drone out each night to scavenge for supplies, parts, and the truth, using thermal and night vision to see in a world with no light left. But every light you switch on draws the dark closer. Grab what you can. Get ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coldwatch.

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  32. After the catastrophic collapse of civilization, the world has fallen into chaos. Infected streets, ruined cities, and mysterious quarantine zones are all that remain of the old world. Silence reigns, broken only by the moans of the dead. There’s nowhere to run. There’s only one thing left to do: fight. Another Day To Die is a cooperative top-down survival shooter for 1–4 players. You’re not a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Another Day to Die.

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  33. Frontier Tale is a cozy adventure farming game where extraction-style expeditions fuel the growth of your settlement. As a pioneer, you'll venture into the wilderness alongside your loyal maid, Mia, to gather resources, build a thriving village, recruit unique companions, and explore procedurally generated maps. Every expedition brings you one step closer to creating a prosperous frontier that's t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frontier Tale.

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  34. Rebuild the World, One Workshop at a TimeThe old world is gone. Cities lie beneath vines, machines rust beneath wildflowers, and nature has reclaimed what humanity left behind. But civilization isn't over. Starting with a single abandoned outpost, you'll recruit survivors, build specialized workshops, craft valuable equipment, and transform forgotten scrap into a thriving settlement. Every wor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rustbound.

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  35. INSIGHTThe world didn’t end all at once. It changed. INSIGHT is a first-person co-op survival extraction game for 1–5 players. Drop into large, unstable regions, gather what you can, complete objectives, and get out before everything around you turns against you. Play solo or with a squad—but you’ll last longer if you stick together. A WORLD BUILT ON FAILUREA global system called Project Seedli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INSIGHT.

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  36. 28%Game Brain Score
    28% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Stay alive by any means as you face hunger, thirst, limited supplies, and consistent threats from both the living and undead. Sneak and Hide quietly to avoid the undead, or blast your way through the hordes with guns out, making every bullet count. Help other survivors to earn resources for crafting, or let the weak fend for themselves - You'll face the consequences of your choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive Into Night.

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  37. The Crawling Chaos of Madness, the perverse fertility deity known as the Black Goat of the Woods with a Thousand Young, the All-in-One and One-in-All of limitless being and self, the trembling and radiant triakis octahedron — on the wondrous night of the Black Star's ascension, The Elder One shall descend. Move! Move! Move!The Sector is fraught with danger, but you must act. Scavenge for food… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Escape from Madness.

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  38. 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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  39. “In the darkness, survival is not a choice — it’s an instinct.” Step into a dying world consumed by darkness. Every night is a fight for survival as the infected roam freely and the horizon burns with hopelessness. With only your torch to guide you, you’ll explore a massive open world filled with danger, mystery, and the remains of humanity. Experience the tension of true next-gen zombie surv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Way Back: Dark Horizon.

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  40. The world didn't end it became blighted.  humanity clings to survival in a land overrun. The dead wander, The living struggle. And every decision you make determines whether your settlement thrives… or collapses. You begin with only a handful of survivors and a broken down RV in an unforgiving wilderness. What starts as a makeshift camp must become something more. Shelter must be built, food… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Blighted Frontier.

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  41. About This GameSignal Scavenger is a tactical third-person extraction shooter set in a fog-covered, post-apocalyptic world where humanity no longer exists—only remnants of a controlling organization and the prisoners it sends to die. You are one of them. Deployed into hostile regions filled with mutated threats and unstable signal zones, your mission is simple: clear, disable, survive, and extra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Signal Scavenger.

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  42. Welcome to NorthfallThe 1990s, the coastal forests of the Pacific Northwest. In this brutal, 3D survival horror game, there is no room for mercy or mistakes. You are thrown right into the middle of a ruined world where you must manage your resources wisely, explore dangerous, foggy forests, and survive consecutive encounters with the infected at all costs. Your Camp, Your FortressIn a world where… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Northfall.

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  43. XENOMIRE is a 2D top-down sci-fi horror extraction shooter set on Vespera, a lost colony planet consumed by alien contamination. As a government operative, you descend from the safety of an orbital station into hostile zones such as abandoned facilities, alien ruins filled with mutated lifeforms. Complete contracts, recover valuable resources, upgrade your gear, and extract before sleeping horror… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xenomire.

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  44. RECIPROCITY is a first-person horror experience set within a vast network of eerie, liminal environments inspired by the Backrooms. Wander through seemingly endless corridors, forgotten rooms and unsettling spaces where reality feels distorted and every decision carries a cost. You are not alone. A relentless entity roams these spaces, hunting you through a dynamic and unscripted behavior … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RECIPROCITY: The Liminal Void.

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  45. 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 fig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Not Quite Dead: Open World Survival.

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  46. Enter dangerous adventures. Risk what you carry. Escape with power… or leave it behind. Two obstinate races, their intellects ascended yet unyielding, waged a war of unimaginable scale known as The Deception War. In its wake, entire civilizations were erased, leaving behind only fragments of their power, scattered and forgotten across the universe. These remnants are now known as the Lost Relics… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Relics.

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  47. This World Is Over is a survival and exploration game set in a post-apocalyptic world, developed with Unreal Engine 5. Play as Charlotte, a resource hunter in a world devastated by a deadly virus, where every decision you make will shape your destiny. Thanks to the more than 500 people who wishlisted This World Is Over! The Story[quote] "It has been a year since the outbreak of that c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This World Is Over.

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  48. After a failed heist, a group known as the Renegades is forced to flee, crash landing near the mysterious planet Paimo. With no other choice, they descend into its depths in search of help and uncover secrets that should have remained buried. DESCEND WITH FRIENDS Descend solo or with up to two friends into the dangerous depths of PAIMO. Coordinate your abilities, share gadgets, and work together… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MineGeon: Renegades.

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  49. About this game:Everyone’s Dead is a third-person, single-player, story-driven survival horror experience focused on tension, atmosphere, and environmental storytelling. You are trapped inside an apartment building during the early stages of a pandemic outbreak. With limited resources and no guidance systems, you must navigate dangerous interiors, scavenge for supplies, avoid or confront infected… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everyone's dead.

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  50. In a world full of wild islands, your goal is to build, expand, and survive. Start with a small village, organize your people, and explore new lands while facing hostile creatures, fighting for territory, and trying to survive in an always unpredictable environment. Each island can bring something new: valuable resources, different enemies, or groups you may choose to ally with. Between explora… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Windowed Realms.

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