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Games like Rusted Hills: Welcome to the Wilderness

Games like Rusted Hills: Welcome to the Wilderness

Games like Rusted Hills: Welcome to the Wilderness

Looking for games like Rusted Hills: Welcome to the Wilderness? Here are top open world shooter recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Midtvinter, Epoch Extinction or Last Light: Survival.

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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. About This GameSurvive. Explore. Craft. Build. Thrive. Stranded after a massive storm, you wash ashore on Paloma Island, an uncharted wilderness brimming with danger and opportunity. To survive, you must adapt, craft, build, and explore while uncovering the secrets hidden across this lush yet treacherous open world. Key FeaturesImmersive Survival Mechanics Manage hunger, thirst, stamina, and hea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paloma Island.

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  5. Survival is your only goal in Reckfell. The world is merciless—its creatures, the environment, and even other survivors will do everything to destroy you. Every step outside your shelter could be your last. To survive, you'll need to gather resources, create tools, build defenses, and outsmart those who want to end you. Use every opportunity to last one more day in this harsh and ever-changing wo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reckfell.

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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. Survive a brutal open world where every decision matters. Scavenge abandoned settlements, build fortified bases, and fight to stay alive in a world overrun by the infected. In this multiplayer survival experience, players must explore a dynamic sandbox environment, gather resources, craft equipment, and defend themselves against hostile creatures and other threats. Hunger, thirst, temperature, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infectica.

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  8. JOIN OUR DISCORD About the GameWhen the RHAB-14 virus broke out, the world fell within weeks. Cities fell silent, order collapsed, and humanity turned into restless, mutated beings driven by hunger and rage. Years later, civilization is nothing but a memory. Nature has reclaimed the land, power grids lie in ruins, and every day is a fight to survive. In Ardem, you decide whom to trust, where… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ardem.

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  9. Step into the strange, yet nostalgic world of MonCraft 199X— a retro-inspired sandbox adventure. The game is set in an alternate reality where the "Y2Katastrophe" destroyed civilization. You'll explore vast nature, abandoned cities, underground facilities, and bizarre landmarks swallowed by corruption, mystery, and monsters. Forage supplies, craft tools, build shelters, tame creatures, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MonCraft 199X.

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  10. Master Alchemist Simulator: Arcane Workshop — Brew, Explore, Fight, and Build Your Magical Trade! Step into a world of magic, danger, and opportunity in Master Alchemist Simulator: Arcane Workshop. Build your own workshop, craft powerful potions, explore lands filled with rare ingredients, grow your own magical crops, and turn a humble alchemist’s bench into a thriving business. Take on deadly th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Master Alchemist Simulator: Arcane Workshop.

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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. Overview The Last Disease Z is a harsh open-world survival experience where every step can be your last. The abandoned island hides not only traces of civilization but also threats lurking in the shadows. Fight, build, and explore to survive amidst chaos, where the living can be just as dangerous as the dead. The island looks peaceful only at first glance. An abandoned city, deserted villages, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Disease Z.

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  15. 56%Game Brain Score
    56% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    HumanitZ is an isometric sandbox survival game set in an open world ravaged by a zombie apocalypse. Survive alone or with friends by exploring, crafting, building, and fighting. The past is immutable, but the future is worth fighting for. A zombie outbreak has devastated civilization. Hordes of zeeks have clawed their way to the top, becoming the world's top predator. Ordinary humans are now an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HumanitZ.

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  16. A Living Archive of AnomaliesPhantom Containment is built around a growing archive of entities, aberrant species, anomalies, and forgotten civilizations discovered throughout Helix Planet. The long-term vision is an expansive and evolving bestiary that continues to grow over time, introducing new species, entity classes, anomaly types, and ancient mysteries as the world expands. Origin Unkn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom Containment.

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  17. DRIVE. LOOT. SURVIVE. GAS is a co-op survival horror roadtrip where you and your friends build a junk car, scavenge cursed islands, haul valuable loot, and survive the night. Spawn at your main base with nothing but empty hands and bad ideas. Search abandoned buildings, garages and forests for car parts, fuel, weapons and anything valuable enough to sell. Every run is different - islands, roads,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GAS.

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  18. EXILEBranded expendable by your own government, you are sent into the Interzone, a sealed quarantine where survival is not promised, only expected. THE INTERZONEA dark, violent top down open world consumed by collapse, contamination, and unknown anomalies. A fractured territory with shifting dangers Systems have failed, nothing is stable The environment is as deadly as any enemy COMMUNICAT… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interzone.

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  19. Return: UnknownAn abandoned metropolis. Endless possibilities. And you right in the middle of it. Dive into a survival adventure set in a post-apocalyptic Manhattan, inspired by the freedom of great open-world games and the dark atmosphere of a fallen city. After a global virus wiped out civilization, a living and dangerous world remains, offering you complete freedom. By day, explore streets, b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return: Unknown.

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  20. Exploration: Venture into an expansive open world featuring diverse biomes such as deserts, snowfields, and dense forests. Uncover hidden military zones, abandoned shelters, and mysterious ruins to reveal the secrets behind the apocalypse. Scavenging: Search for supplies and rare items—every corner may hold essential survival resources or lurking deadly threats. Survival: Confront harsh su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Apocalypse.

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  21. Feral Echoes is an exciting survival adventure where every step counts. The game combines elements of survival, exploration, magic, and combat. Explore wild lands, build shelters, fight monsters, solve puzzles, and create your unique story. All of this in a multiplayer mode with LAN, P2P, and Steam support. Survive, build, and fight! Multiplayer Mode: Play with friends via LAN, P2P, or Steam. Ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feral Echoes.

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  22. Step into a world 10 years after the zombie outbreak, where cities have been reclaimed by nature, vines crawl over buildings, and the remnants of humanity cling to survival. In Never Be Alone, every choice matters — from scavenging for resources to navigating hazardous radioactive zones. Will you survive the undead, hostile humans, and the environment itself? Team Up With Friends: Why face the a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Never Be Alone.

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  23. Use limited resources to try to acquire more equipment, and then continuously explore the scene to survive. Game Features: 1.Combat & Damag Melee & ranged combat, projectiles, traps, explosives, damage zones. 2.Character & Progression Stats, attributes, skills, leveling, hunger, thirst, weight, death & respawn. 3.Inventory & Equipment Jigsaw inventory, hotbar, equipment,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Junglekov.

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  24. 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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  25. Welcome to You Will Rot, an immersive open-world survival experience where realism meets intense multiplayer combat. In a massive, dynamic world shaped by real-world weather and time, you must scavenge for supplies, loot other players, and craft everything you need to survive. Whether you're a lone wolf or part of a clan, the world is unforgiving. The question is: how long can you last? Set in th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Will Rot.

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  26. Survive together. Build your shelter. And never wander too far from the group.Don’t Follow is a first-person or Third person co-op survival horror game set on a remote island crawling with unnatural, zombie-like predators. Work together to explore, scavenge, build, and survive in a dynamic world where sound matters, night is deadly, and straying from your allies might be the last thing you do. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Follow.

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  27. About:Monument is an immersive survival game set in a post-apocalyptic world inspired by The Walking Dead, Project Zomboid, and DayZ. Navigate a ruthless world filled with zombies, hostile survivors, and limited resources. Every choice, whether you’re on your own or with others, will determine if you live or die. Build shelter, scavenge what you can, and fight off relentless threats day and nigh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monument.

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  28. Description: Immerse yourself in a post-apocalyptic world teeming with zombies and hostile gangs in the game "All in Vain." Explore a vast open world, engage in diverse quests, and develop your survival strategy. Utilize an advanced crafting system and weapon customization to create unique items and enhance your combat prowess. Your decisions will determine your fate in this harsh and ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALL IN VAIN.

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  29. Come chat with the devs! About the GameAs a novice space miner, you have been assigned to work on an unexplored, distant planet. With little local fauna and a poisonous atmosphere, it shouldn't be much of a problem to expand your base and extract valuable resources. It shouldn't... Throughout the day, discover new deposits of raw materials, mine and process them in advanced refineries. From the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosminers.

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  30. This is just the beginning. We have a long road ahead and exciting promises to deliver add Scavenger Project to your Steam Wishlist and join us early.SCP: Scavenger ProjectA 6-12 player asymmetric co-op horror game set in the SCP universe. Locate. Secure. Survive. Something is wrong with one of us.Your Scavenger team was sent to an abandoned Foundation site for a routine job. It should have been… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP: Scavenger Project.

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  31. JOIN THE COMMUNITY To keep up with the latest ORMOD updates, news & discussions. Join through the right sidebar (PC), or above (Mobile) About the Game BUILD. AUTOMATE. FIGHT. SURVIVE. A fully customizable, harsh open-world survival sandbox set in a world overtaken by the ORMOD. Start in an infinite world that changes every playthrough, then tailor the experience to your liking, from … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ORMOD: Directive.

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  32. 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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  33. You find yourself stranded on an archipelago after suddenly losing all contact with your squad. Cutoff from command, you are left to navigate a hostile world where every resource, every bullet, and every decision determines your survival. Against all odds, one objective remains clear—find your squad, track down paramilitary cultists and investigate an interdimensional force to contain the super… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes Below.

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  34. “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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  35. Welcome to "Angel's Roulette" – a hardcore post-apocalyptic world focused on brutal survival and open-world exploration. You will find yourself in a forbidden zone where order has collapsed. The infected, hostile survivors, and brutal raiders divide this wasteland among themselves. Your goal is to survive by any means necessary and establish your own sanctuary. Here, exploration, craf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angel Roulette.

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  36. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Survive a brutal desert wasteland after a devastating outbreak. Scavenge, build, and defend yourself in a hostile open-world filled with ruins, wreckage, and deadly infected. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Sector: Outbreak.

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  37. Wishlist & Follow Feature List About the GameStep into the Downbelow, a vast and untamed region where Temtem roam wild and every expedition opens the door to new discoveries. Temtem: Pioneers blends deep creature collection, open-world survival gameplay, and fast-paced action combat into a brand new adventure set in the Temtem universe. For fans of survival sandboxes who have braved… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Temtem: Pioneers.

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  38. Join our Discord About the GameSomething went wrong in the mountains of Pine Ridge County. A decade ago, a classified government research facility buried deep in the wilderness, went silent. Within weeks, so did everything else. No broadcasts. No rescue. No explanation. The world you knew is gone. Nature has reclaimed the roads, the power grids have long since failed, and the dead outnumber t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterlight.

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  39. 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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  40. About This GameStep into the untamed wilderness of WildLands, a multiplayer survival battle royale where you must gather resources, craft tools, and build your stronghold to endure the elements—and the competition. In this stylized 3D world, every decision you make can mean the difference between life and death. Will you cooperate with others or stand alone as the ultimate survivor? Key Features … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild Lands.

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  41. Belatoris is an open-world RPG combining exploration of a procedurally generated world, tactical turn-based combat, and settlement management. Take command of your own legions, venture into unknown lands, and decide what kind of people your followers will become. Every playthrough creates a new world filled with settlements, caves, dangers, treasures, and events that may shape the fate of the ent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Belatoris.

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  42. HKO: Advanced Survival is an open-world survival experience that combines exploration, construction, resource management, tactical combat, and cooperative multiplayer. Stranded across a remote archipelago, you must explore dangerous islands, gather resources, build shelters, improve your equipment, and survive against the mysterious creatures known as the Penitents. Discover abandoned facilities,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HKO: Advanced Survival.

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  43. 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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  44. 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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  45. GOBBLES is a 2.5D survival adventure game about everyday underground life. You play as a Gobbles, one of many underground folk such as goblins or mouseling creatures, trying to survive, experiment, and slowly get rich without any heroic destiny. There is no main quest and no world to save. Your goal is simple. Eat, work, survive, and become a wealthy Gobbles. Players choose how to live thei… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gobbles.

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  46. END US is an open-world survival game set in the ruins of a world that once thrived.The lights have gone out, and society has become nothing more than a distant echo. Now, only the primitive instinct to fight for life remains in an environment where civilization has been replaced by chaos. You will need to master the art of scavenging, vital resource management, and building desperate defenses aga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to END US.

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  47. In a post-apocalyptic world surrounded by zombies, your only hope is a moving train! Embark on a journey to build a powerful base, survive, and hold your ground in these dangerous lands. As you pass through abandoned places, you'll face terrifying moments and gather resources from every corner to stay alive. In this rapidly changing world, vigilance is your greatest ally! BUILD YOUR TRAIN Bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to On The Train.

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  48. 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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  49. Welcome to Divided Land!Join a vast medieval world where survival is just the beginning. Start your journey by gathering resources, crafting gear, and forging weapons. Tame wild horses, breed farm animals, and build your own settlement as you shape your character and progress through the world. Defend against relentless undead and face off against rival players in a fight for survival and dominanc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Divided Land.

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  50. Wishlist now! About the Game Alien Apocalypse is a survival sandbox built around one idea: to simulate what it means to survive in a world taken over by aliens. No one knows exactly how it started, only that the world has changed beyond recognition. Civilization has collapsed, and humanity is no longer in control. Now the few survivors struggle to endure, not just against hunger, cold, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Apocalypse.

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