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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. Game Overview A medieval/modern open world game where you and a team are trying to track down and defeat the creator of the outbreak to open the portal back to the real world. You go on missions either by yourself, or with a teammate or two to gather information about the creator (kind of like the bo5 campaign.) and sometimes you have to use portals to travel between the medieval and modern unive… 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 a top-down sci-fi action role-playing game set in an underground laboratory owned by a powerful corporation, a company with significant influence in the world due to its advanced technologies in military sector. The game takes place in the near future, where a biological threat and the hacking of artificial intelligence protocols have turned the lab's security systems against its … 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 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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  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. 《Cage City》 is a top-down shooter game set in a post-apocalyptic world teeming with zombies and monsters. Combining exploration, survival, and intense combat. You will play as an amnesiac soldier navigating perilous environments, exploring unknown areas, gathering resources, searching for clues, and engaging in life-and-death battles with various creatures. Open-World ExplorationDive into a spraw… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cage City.

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  9. 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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  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. JOIN THE GREEN FRONTIER FORCES AND FIGHT THE BATTLES OF ASTERISCombat Orders '42 is inspired by the classics of the turn-based strategy genre, but modernized with dynamic systems, destructible terrain, and an AI designed to push you to your limits. Every move matters: position your units, control lines of sight, manage your resources, and anticipate the maneuvers of an enemy that never forgives mi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Combat Orders '42.

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  12. Fight on foot, control drones, and unleash chaos from your tank in a World War III setting. It’s not always easy to tell where you’re being shot from. You play as J (Jorgito), a soldier trapped on the front lines, surrounded by missiles, explosions, and constant destruction. There is no refuge—only your ability to adapt. You’re not just a soldier: you’re a one-man army. You can: Fight on foo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to J. El Tanquista.

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  13. 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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  14. 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. In the journey he will discover a few dark secrets from a whole new perspective and..... ....maybe he isn't as alone as he might think... Root Traveling: Navigate throu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insect Dude! Underground Roots.

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  15. “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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  16. Earth Marines - a dynamic top down shooter in which you need to save the planet from dangerous zombie - brain eaters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earth Marines.

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  17. Figureless is a story-driven Action-Adventure Survival Horror where time is your greatest enemy. When a desperate call pulls Colt back to the hometown he left behind, a crash at the town’s entrance traps him in something far worse than he imagined. The streets are not empty. They are watching.   Colt never planned to return home. After a sudden city-wide lockdown disrupts his new life at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Figureless.

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  18. 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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  19. Infiltrate a captured research facility. Secure humanity’s last chance at a cure. Double Crossed is a story-driven, stealth action game set after a biological terror attack. Two years ago, ‘Aptare’ was unleashed on the world — today the only thing stopping the virus from destroying society is an expensive inhibitor that is slowly running out. Now, a world-renowned scientist claims he can create… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Double Crossed.

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  20. 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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  21. “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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  25. OMEGA: The Dead PlanetOMEGA: The Dead Planet is a third-person sci-fi survival horror game set on a hostile alien world - a dying planet where abandoned colonies, infected ruins, and unknown lifeforms hide the truth behind Jessica’s mutation. After the events of the Project Werewulf / Inner Beast universe, Jessica is separated from the remaining survivors and stranded on a world that should have … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OMEGA: The Dead Planet.

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  26. 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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  27. 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. Trapped inside a fortified survivor base during the early hours of the outbreak, you play as Jack, a sharp-tongued, exhausted everyman doing his best to stay alive, stay sane, and figure out why the dead started walk… 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    79% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Game Features A unique tactical shooting game with a top-down perspective. Test your operation, aiming, and shooting! Test your command and defeat stronger enemies with fewer casualties. Dozens of vehicles to experience three-dimensional combat on land and in the air. Experience different combat conditions, including full-scale charge, brutal battle, and desperate blockade. Characteristic ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Patriotic War.

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  32. Numina:Construct is a fast-paced 3D Shoot 'Em Up that combines intense action with strategic mechanics. With dynamic camera changes, stylized environments, and challenging boss fights, each level offers an immersive experience. Customize your ship and select from a diverse arsenal to face waves of enemies in battles where every decision counts. Mechanics Defend: Face your enemies intelligently us… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Numina: Construct.

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  33. Violence of Action is a hybrid real-time tactics game where strategic command, tactical planning, and direct combat come together on a constantly changing battlefield. Lead your forces from the command view, pause the action to coordinate complex maneuvers, or instantly take direct control of any infantry soldier or vehicle to execute the mission yourself. Switch seamlessly between commanding the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Violence of Action.

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  34. Cartoon Crime is an open-world action crime game with third-person and top-down gameplay, story missions, police chases, recruitable bodyguards, enterable shops, and bowling, billiards, and arcade mini-games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cartoon Crime.

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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. You wake up in a world that feels unfinished — and everything around you can break. Voxborn is a stylized voxel action RPG focused on emergent gameplay — where combat, destruction, and companion mechanics combine to create dynamic encounters and unpredictable outcomes. Fight your way through a series of handcrafted regions, each with its own mood, time of day, and challenges — from calm villages… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voxborn.

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  38. Welcome to Defeat Everyone, an exciting game that combines the best elements of adventure, action, and action RPG genres! Immerse yourself in a world set in the distant future, where artificial intelligence programs have risen to power after defeating their human creators. In this thrilling game, you'll join forces with three unique characters: the resilient robot Asuna, the enhanced human Ksana, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defeat Everyone.

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  39. Artificial intelligence has taken over the world. Humans have become the target. PAINLAND is a survival game where you explore the ruins of civilization, fight machines and try to survive in a world that no longer needs you. Explore, gather resources, build a base, craft and develop technology to stay alive. Hack systems, fight autonomous robots and take over AI facilities to free humanity. Play … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Painland.

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  40. 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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  41. [Closed Alpha] Currently in invite-only alpha testing. Build reflects early development — features, visuals, and balance will change before release. ABOUT THIS GAMETHE WAR NEVER ENDED. IT JUST CHANGED BATTLEFIELDS. For the last 30 years, humanity has waged a brutal war across the stars against the Husks. You are Cipher—a legendary Commander returning from a grueling 5-year tour on the front line… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ghost Protocol: Echoes of Steel.

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  42. 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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  43. 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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  44. Civilization is collapsing. Mutated creatures have overtaken cities and industrial districts, spreading faster than humanity can respond. Deep inside these hostile zones lies a rare substance Core a resource believed to be essential for turning the tide. In HUNTACORE, you are deployed into the heart of the outbreak. Your missions take you through devastated urban environments where survival … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HUNTACORE.

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  45. FEATURE LIST About the Game       Critical Shift is a story-rich tactical RPG that blends turn-based squad combat, character progression, tense exploration, and a dark science-mystery setting.   You lead an elite team into ICE-1 — a classified research facility buried beneath the Antarctic ice. The station has gone silent. Communications are lost. Strange artifacts, abandoned experime… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critical Shift.

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  46. 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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  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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    We are members of an elite special forces unit known as the Night Owls. We are being sent to a secret military laboratory where they are experimenting with dark matter. Our main mission will be to extract highly classified data from Sector 21, as for some reason their transfer has been interrupted. One of the other main orders is to clear the path there, as chaos has completely broken out in some … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Area 75.

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  49. Gritty, open-world, survival-crafting, zombie shooter, created by a solo developer in Unreal 5. Master a web of interconnected survival systems by managing hunger, thirst, energy, stamina, and body temperature against ever-changing conditions. Scorching heat drains hydration and energy more rapidly, while sudden rainstorms and cold nights can plunge your body temperature to dangerously low leve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to With Last Breath.

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    The Trust is a sci-fi first-person and top-down exploration game where players control Ingram, a combat-ready humanoid robot, and Bennett, an aerial drone, to uncover the mystery of an abandoned world. Switch seamlessly between action-packed gunfights and strategic reconnaissance while managing a shared energy system that fuels both ammo and self-repair. Dual Perspective GameplayControl Ingram … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Trust.

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