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Games like Rust & Roots

Games like Rust & Roots

Games like Rust & Roots

Looking for games like Rust & Roots? Here are top open world shooter recommendations with a thriller, post-apocalyptic and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Portals Edge, Blood and Brass or The Peacemakers.

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  1. Action-Adventure Game where you and your team go on missions to defeat the creator of the outbreak and open the portal back to the real world, except multiple universes are against you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Portals Edge.

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  2. Blood and Brass is a 2D top-down single-player shooter set in an alternate world. With the entire frontline reduced to ruins, you must fight to survive across lands consumed by war. After your regiment is overrun, you’re left trapped in a fallen position. Escape is unlikely. Cut off behind enemy lines, supplies are scarce and conditions are brutal. There’s no backup, and no way out. The game off… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood and Brass.

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  3. The Peacemakers takes place in a dystopian future overshadowed by war and destruction. You awaken as the sole survivor of an elite military unit after a failed operation. As you uncover the illusion behind the so-called “peace,” a deep corruption and dark conspiracy begin to surface. Every step you take, every decision you make, and every truth you confront will shake not just the battlefields—but… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Peacemakers.

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  4. Here is a tailored, professional "About This Game" section based on your mechanics. It captures that classic, tense, wave-based survival feel while highlighting your unique features like the randomized elements, dynamic barricading, and perspective switching. About This GameOverview Necrotoxium is a relentless wave-based survival horror game that tests your reflexes, resourcefulness, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NECROTOXIUM.

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  5. System Reject is an exciting sci-fi role-playing game set in an underground laboratory overrun by zombies and robots. Explore and fight for survival with limited resources. Customize weapons, upgrade skills, and engage in intense combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to System Reject.

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  6. Hearts Gone Black is a top-down zombie survival 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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  7. You're an engineer with a gun and a wrench, and you're the only thing keeping this ship alive. AstroTechs is a tactical action game where you fight corrupted machines, weaponize ship systems, and repair the damage — all under fire. USE THE ENVIRONMENT TO YOUR ADVANTAGE Weaponize the ship. Trigger hazards and environmental kills — but watch out, because stray bullets from enemy robots can cause p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AstroTechs.

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  8. It is a post-apocalyptic, top-down shooter game that blends exploration, survival, and intense combat. Play as an amnesiac soldier navigating a city overrun by zombies, searching for answers, and uncovering the truth behind the disaster. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cage City.

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  9. Shot down during the Battle of Teegarden, pilot Mitsumoto is stranded on a hostile moon behind Wreck lines. Explore deadly biomes, survive environmental hazards, rescue other survivors, fight hostile forces and uncover a conflict far larger than your own escape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Long Way Home.

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  10. Combat Orders ’42 is a modern turn-based strategy game inspired by the classics, set in the world of Asteris. Use skills, control lines of sight, adapt to changing conditions, and outmaneuver an aggressive enemy to master every battlefield. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Combat Orders '42.

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  11. About This GameThe outbreak has begun. After a technology company’s experiment went wrong, the population has been turned into ravenous, flesh-eating monsters. Trapped in the ruins of the city, you must fight to survive. Scavenge supplies, battle hordes of infected, and face terrifying bosses as you search for answers. Death Hive is a top-down zombie survival shooter combining fast-paced combat, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Hive.

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  12. Insect Dude! Underground Roots is a 2D-3D hybrid story-driven top-down shooter where the protagonist is trapped underground at the size of a bug and has to battle other insects while trying to find a way to return to normal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insect Dude! Underground Roots.

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  13. J. EL TANQUISTAA third-person action shooter set during a Third World War. Fight on foot, control tactical drones, and unleash chaos from your tank as you push through battlefields filled with enemies, missiles, explosions, and destruction. You play as J (Jorgito), a soldier trapped on the front line. It isn't always easy to tell where the shots are coming from, and there is no single way to sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to J. El Tanquista.

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  14. Return to a hometown that no longer exists. Survive twisted remnants of its people and uncover the truth behind the Figureless before time runs out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Figureless.

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  15. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    81% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    A story-driven, top-down horror shooter set in a zombie-infested post-apocalypse. Visceral, grounded, and realistic. A fresh take on a classic genre. FEATURES Deep Combat System Engage in tactical, skill-based combat with a wide range of options. Enemy Variety Face various types of zombies with unique behaviors, as well as organized, well-equipped bandits. If you're clever, you can e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where the forest ends.

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  16. Cosmic and Body Horror Merged - face horrors that defy both nature and reason. Grotesque mutations and impossible creatures blur the line between the physical and the unknowable. Find Your Way Through the City - your only goal is to escape. But the way out leads through a city transformed by events you barely understand. Explore its streets, abandoned buildings, underground tunnels, and high roo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yellow Noise.

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  17. 500 years ago, humanity disappeared.The machines remained. Now, something has awakened. A human consciousness awakens inside a mechanical body with no memory of what became of the world. Humanity is gone, replaced by a civilization of machines that has continued to evolve in its absence. But traces of humanity remain. Fragments of human DNA are being collected, replicated, and incorporated in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RE//SYNTHESIS.

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  18. Jump, shoot, dodge and manipulate the world with magnetic forces. Battle robots, navigate deadly traps and solve physics-based puzzles on a fallen space station where an autonomous AI may be humanity's last hope. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Code.

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  19. A signal lost in the darkAfter Silence is a 2D isometric sci-fi survival adventure set on a remote colony world locked in an endless night. You wake after a failed orbital descent with damaged systems, low oxygen, and no contact with Earth. The colony below has been silent for decades. Its roads are broken, its relays are dead, and the people who remain have learned to live without answers. Your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After Silence.

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  20. Double Crossed is a story-driven stealth action game where you infiltrate a captured research facility in order to stop a terrorist organization from stealing the cure to a deadly biological weapon. Hide, manipulate your environment and use guns to stay one step ahead of the enemy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Double Crossed.

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  21. Dead Zombie is a top-down action survival game set in a dark, zombie-infested city at night. The player must navigate through dangerous environments using only a flashlight to see the path ahead. Surrounded by undead and mutated creatures, survival depends on careful movement, smart combat decisions, and efficient use of limited ammunition. Your objective is to fight through enemies, rescue surv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Zombie.

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  22. A post-apocalyptic open-world adventure set among the ruins of a world destroyed by artificial intelligence. After the rise — came the fall. Humanity’s greatest creation turned against its makers, tearing civilization apart and leaving only scattered islands adrift in the endless sea. Centuries later, the last survivors rebuild what remains of the world — plank by plank, stone by stone, secret… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Landoff.

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  23. “If I were to let the world die, would anyone care?” Dive into a brutal 90s inspired cyberpunk world where every bullet counts and every secret could be your last. Trevor, a Special agent detective in the R.P.R.S is assigned to a case in Dynawatch, the metropolis rotting from the inside out. To uncover a conspiracy that threatens to erase humanity, you must explore treacherous, interconnect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Titan: The Redacted Files.

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  24. Demo Version 1.5 is now live.We’ve rolled out a new update focused on improving gameplay feel, fixing key issues, and continuing to refine the overall player experience. Every change below is part of our ongoing effort to make the game as smooth, immersive, and enjoyable as possible. New Features Dynamic Reload System A new in-game dynamic reload option is now available. Simply hold the aim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horror Scenarios: The Redwood Estate.

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  25. Fight for your life in a fog-drenched world where evolved zombies hunt relentlessly. This uncompromising survival experience throws you into a post-apocalyptic nightmare where every shadow hides a threat and every resource matters. The dangers grow deadlier as you venture deeper into territories no survivor has conquered. Will you become the hunter, or remain the hunted in the deadly stilln… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Woods.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A Space-Survival Game Welcome to Project-95, a single-player, top-down space shooter survival game that will test your reflexes and strategic thinking in a relentless bullet hell environment. As the commander of a powerful spaceship, your mission is to navigate through treacherous space sectors filled with swarms of enemy ships, each intent on your destruction. Engage in intense fights, dodg… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project-95.

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  27. OMEGA: The Dead Planet is a third-person sci-fi survival horror game set on a hostile alien world. Explore semi-open regions, scavenge resources, upgrade your abandoned base, survive infected colonists and aberrant alien predators, and struggle to control Jessica’s dangerous mutation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OMEGA: The Dead Planet.

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  28. Fight for survival in a blocky zombie apocalypse! ‍♂️ Use powerful weapons, explore dangerous locations, and take on deadly bosses. Trade, complete quests, and gather resources to stay alive. Every battle is intense—can you survive the horde? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Blocks: Pixel Shooter Gun.

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  29. Dead Wave is a first-person zombie survival horror game where a mysterious radio signal is the only thing standing between you and the end of the world — or the thing that caused it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Wave.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Holy Shot is a fast-paced, physics-based top-down shooter. Face nasty hordes of monsters in a chaotic environmental destruction, combining powerful weapons and strategic abilities to survive intense battles against challenging bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holy Shot.

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  31. Command your forces from above or take direct control on the ground. Operative Division is an intense RTS-TPS hybrid set in a post-apocalyptic world. Manage finite resources, execute surgical tactical maneuvers, and unleash devastating superweapons in a battle for humanity's future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operative Division.

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  32. Join the community About the Game "They sold us a brighter future. They delivered the end of the world."Hello Sunshine is a mystery survival RPG set in the sun-scorched ruins of a corporate empire. You play the final employee. Your mission: reach the tower at the end of the road, and help decide the fate of what remains of this world. To survive the blistering heat and deadly sun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Sunshine.

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  33. Resonant Blade is a 2d sci-fi action adventure set in a dystopian world where sound is your greatest weapon. Battle the Dark Synths across a shattered planet using the power of Resonant Tones. Manipulate sound to solve puzzles, unleash devastating Triad abilities, and shape your own combat rhythm with customizable mods. With pixel art and fast paced gameplay, Resonant Blade challenges you to liste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resonant Blade.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    94% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    The island remembers the war. Abandoned trenches. Ruined depots. The skeletal remains of humanity's last stand against the machines they created. Now, only the robots remain, patrolling endlessly through the wasteland. And you—a clever ferret, an experiment designed for a war you never chose—must escape before time runs out. Not My War is a 3D top-down stealth and exploration game where tension ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Not My War.

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  35. Desert Kill is a top-down roguelike action shooter where you have to destroy evil forces in the most brutal way If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DESERT KILL.

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  36. Dodge, defend, and destroy! Engage in a frenetic shoot 'em up, facing relentless bullet streams that test your reflexes. Experience dynamic shifts between vertical and horizontal views as you fend off endless enemy waves. Use polarity shields for defense and strike back fiercely. Conquer the chaos! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Numina: Construct.

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  37. NIGHTMARE HORROR INVESTIGATIONYou are sent by the government to investigate a series of strange and unexplained events. What begins as a simple investigation quickly turns into a fight for survival. Explore abandoned and dangerous locations, uncover scattered notes, investigate the traces left behind by those who came before you, and try to understand what is really happening. Not everyone you e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Horror Investigation.

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  38. Command squads in real time, pause to coordinate complex assaults, or instantly take direct control of any soldier or vehicle. Fight across destructible battlefields in a procedurally generated World War II-inspired tactical campaign. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Violence of Action.

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  39. LAST RITE TD is a cinematic 3D tower defense game set in a modern military sci-fi battlefield. Humanity stands against VAELRA, a hostile artificial intelligence threatening the last remaining strongholds. Build your defenses, command tactical towers, deploy support units, and adapt your strategy as waves of robotic enemies push toward your base. HOLD THE LINE AGAINST VAELRA The battlefield is a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LAST RITE TD.

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  40. Oleander-X is a pixel-art stealth action game about infiltration, evidence, sabotage, and the cost of obedience. You play as Ethan, a special agent assigned to investigate a biotech-linked criminal network operating behind guarded facilities and classified research sites. Each mission begins with a simple order: get in, collect evidence, plant the explosive charge, and escape before the operation … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oleander-X.

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  41. Voxborn is a stylized voxel action RPG where destruction, combat, and a loyal dog companion create emergent gameplay in a dark, evolving world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voxborn.

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  42. Defeat Everyone is a game that combines the following game genres: Adventure, Action. The game takes place in the world of the future at a time when artificial intelligence programs have defeated their human creators and are now fighting each other in an attempt to seize sole power on the planet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defeat Everyone.

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  43. PAINLAND is a world where AI has taken control of Earth and sees humans as a threat. Fight to survive as a resistance soldier. Explore the ruins of a fallen civilization, craft, hack and fight autonomous machines, alone or with friends. In this world, encountering a machine means death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Painland.

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  44. Formind is a hardcore third-person survival horror with RPG elements, set within the collapsing underwater complex Zirotech. Waking from cryosleep with amnesia, you find yourself trapped on a station swarming with monsters that don't just kill—they learn. Every mistake you make makes them stronger, and every victory demands a new tactic. In the crushing abyss of the ocean, your survival depends on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ForMind.

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  45. Command a squad of broken survivors on a planet that hunts you. A tactical mech-action game, you must build your base, defend against crystalline swarms, and manage the "Icarus Drift"—a neural link that grants god-like power but costs your humanity. Will you break the enemy, or become part of it? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ghost Protocol: Echoes of Steel.

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  46. In the middle of the countryside lies an isolated religious community—oppressive, strict, and hiding secrets behind the façade of a simple farmhouse. When Melissa returns after receiving a single phone call from her sister, she quickly realizes this isn’t just a “missing person” case: the house lets you in… but it doesn’t let go easily. Blending survival horror and psychological tension with expl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNAWAKEN.

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  47. Felicity was an ordinary scientist working at the Character, Universal and Macroevolution (CUM) Labs, focusing on genetic research and human adaptability. Her life took an unexpected turn when the lab was attacked by a mysterious villain known as The Jester, causing a massive explosion that altered the genetic makeup of everyone within the vicinity. In the chaos, Felicity and countless others were… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flexible Fatale.

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  48. HUNTACORE is a dark, action-driven first-person shooter set in a world consumed by mutation. Enter hostile zones, face relentless threats, secure critical resources, and extract before the city claims you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HUNTACORE.

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  49. Emerge onto an island plagued by chaos and mystery. From humble beginnings, forge your path amidst a sprawling sandbox of peril and opportunity. Survive against the odds as you scavenge amongst the undead, build, and battle your way to dominance. Tame beasts, construct naval warships, and navigate a world where danger lurks around every corner. With each sunrise, a new challenge arises, pushing yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grimm Harvest.

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  50. Explore, collect, craft, build, hunt, eat, drink, fight or run away in order to survive another day. You have an entire world to make your own history, but remember... This World Is Over... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This World Is Over.

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