Games like Strain

"Survivalist: Invisible Strain" is an open-world game about building a community after civilization's collapse. Recruit survivors by earning their loyalty or fear, and manage their needs for food, warmth, and safety from dangers. Interact with living characters who have unique personalities, remember your actions, and give quests. This is the sequel to "Survivalist," but no prior knowledge of the first game is needed.

"Aground Zero" is a 3D survival game set during the same events as "Aground." After waking up from sleep, you find out that the world has ended, and it's your job to survive by mining ores, building an underground base, and gathering other survivors. As you progress, you'll need to expand and automate your base, get help from familiar faces, and be prepared to encounter creatures that are not native to Earth. Knowledge of the original game is not required to play.

THESE WALLS CAN’T FALL Set in the medieval world of Gloria Victis, Siege Survival: Gloria Victis sees your country invaded and your city under brutal siege. A small group of civilians are trapped in the only remaining stronghold and are the last source of hope for the defending troops hanging on for dear life. You might not be fighting the invaders yourself, but the fate of the city lies in your …

"Delivery From The Pain:Survive" is a survival-strategy game with a rich RPG storyline, set in a 3D post-apocalyptic world. Features multiple endings, lifelike NPCs, varied weapons and sneak system, as well as a study system and workshop for strategic choices. The game also includes over ten types of zombies, four boss monsters, iCloud sync support, and Metal rendering for enhanced visuals.

MISERY is a co-op rogue-lite survival game where you play as PMCs guarding a secret research institute in a post-apocalyptic Exclusion Zone. After a nuclear bomb warning, you must quickly reach a bunker and scavenge hazardous, procedurally generated locations daily. Face deadly traps, radiation, hostile survivors, and mutated creatures as you struggle to survive.

Bum Simulator is a dark comedy life simulation game that puts you in the shoes of a homeless person. Navigate through a voxel-based city, scavenging for food, resources, and shelter while avoiding obstacles and authorities. Engage in various missions, events, and interactions to rise in the bum ranks or choose to seek redemption and rebuild your life.

"Return from Core" is a sci-fi FPS game that takes you on a mission to save a dying starship. Battle against alien creatures and repair the ship's systems to survive. With various weapons, abilities, and customization options, players must strategize and adapt to progress through the game's intense challenges.

"Guardians of the Sanctree" is a 2D, hand-drawn co-op game where players, as avian military commanders, restore Sanctree cities, defend against insectoid attacks, and explore subterranean wonders. Gameplay involves diverse roles, from production line designers to elite warriors, and resources are gathered for crafting tools, weapons, settlements, and strongholds. Survival is key as players hunt for food, battle creatures, and test strategies to shape Sanctree's fate.

"The Bloodline" is an open-world fantasy action RPG, where you are a descendant of the Harbinger bloodline, chosen to protect the world of Eudros from the impending threat of the Unforgiven. Your choices and actions shape your journey, as you follow questlines, form alliances, or explore the world freely, with rewards for playing how you want. Almost every action you take earns you experience in various skills, from combat to social interactions.

"Artificer: Science of Magic" is a single-player survival RPG set on the alien planet of Alcor, where players assume the role of a marooned science officer named Raymond Everett. The game emphasizes researching and practicing arcane arts to create magic, spells, and artifacts, while surviving against deadly creatures, bizarre plants, and eldritch beings. Exploration and stealing arcane secrets from alien races are encouraged to advance mystical knowledge and power.