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Looking for games like Strain? Here are top open world role playing recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Serum, Knight's Path or Cutthroat Cove.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    52% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    Immerse yourself in a survival experience, where a mysterious liquid takes hold of your life. Courage, time pressure and the sheer will to survive will determine your future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Serum.

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  2. Knight’s Path is a story driven action RPG set in a grounded low fantasy world inspired by the Holy Roman Empire. You play as Alryk, a young disgraced noble who has lost everything and is forced to rebuild his life from nothing. What begins as a struggle to reclaim his lost status soon grows into a deeper calling. You come to realize that the people of Eranthold need you, and how you respond is yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knight's Path.

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  3. Welcome to Cutthroat Cove. Get ready to pillage and plunder, or be prepared to walk the plank. In this open world pirate thriller you can craft, engage in combat with the nasty locals, and follow clues to unlock the secrets of the Old World. Build your own private quarters to stash your treasure and build relationships with your fellow scallywags. Key Features: Resources Collection: Collect reso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cutthroat Cove.

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  4. Wake up in the medieval fantasy world of Podnabu! You are the guardian of a magical sword. Fight against hordes of skeletons and monsters. Solve mysteries and become a real hero! Many wanderers have fallen into the tangled secrets of this world, remaining in the dark even after death. But perhaps it is you who can uncover the true essence of this world. Explore mysterious dungeons and a flying cit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Podnabu.

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  5. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    54% User Score Based on 146 reviews

    You are the king of the neighborhood, but one day you come home and catch your wife cheating with Dennis - the local thug. You want to do something about it but he is too strong and knocks you out. You wake up in the hospital with divorce papers, and after 6 months spent on the street, you are addicted to alcohol and drugs, left with nothing. Get into the gloomy and neglected atmosphere of an urb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bum: Revenge.

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  6. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    96% User Score Based on 658 reviews

    ** MADE BY QUADRAJET **This is the alpha of a prequel DLC set in Texas, made by Quadrajet in 2021. I haven't heard from him in a few years (hopefully he's alright), so I am uploading the alpha to itch for other people to enjoy. It is fun as hell and includes new guns, items, baddies, and a combat arena. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brigand: Oaxaca.

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  7. WHAT IS DEATH REMAINS?Death Remains is a relentless open-world survival game where the dead never rest—and neither do you. Face off against overwhelming zombie hordes and ever-shifting factions in a world where permadeath forces you to choose wisely at every turn. HOW YOU PLAY!Whether you dive into online multiplayer on player-run servers hosting up to 100 players or team up in local co-op for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Remains.

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  8. 56%Game Brain Score
    56% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    Scroll down... Mankind has expanded its reach beyond the Sol System.  Factions, mega-corporations and syndicates are locked in a political and economic strife. The inevitable destruction and decay of a colonized exoplanet is imminent. beta decay is a dark, dystopian RPG where you can build spaceships, join factions, and fight for territory in a newly discovered … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to beta decay.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 7,685 reviews

    Soulmask is a sandbox game that prioritizes an authentic survival experience. As the "last one" blessed with the mysterious mask, players will grapple for survival in a primitive land steeped in mysterious faiths, carving out a path to ascendance. Start from nothing, explore, build, recruit tribesmen to fortify your clan, and ultimately unravel the mysterious truths hidden behind the civilizations… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soulmask.

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  11. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    78% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Inspired by an existing indigenous tribe, where they live on an island called "North Sentinel Island". Native Hunter gives the player the possibility of living the experience in the body of an indigenous person completely isolated from society, just like the Sentinelese do. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Native Hunter.

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  12. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 1,320 reviews

    Embark on an epic adventure across the lands as a humble shopkeeper. Build your shop exactly the way you want it, sell goods from your travels, and defend your base from nightly horrors in this open world shopkeeping RPG for 1-8 players! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saleblazers.

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  13. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    87% User Score Based on 251 reviews

    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 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Siege Survival: Gloria Victis Prologue.

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  14. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 277 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

    Northern Québec, 1970. A bizarre mist —the Brume— is disconnecting a rural mining village from its quiet reality. Step into the shoes of Detective Carl Faubert as he unfolds the mysteries haunting the region while battling for his own survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kona II Brume.

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  15. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 63 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 6 reviews

    Explore Action game Song in the Smoke - PS VR Games | PlayStation for PS4,PS5 console from the official PlayStation website.Check out Song in the Smoke - PS VR Games | PlayStation features, news, videos, screen shots, and buy the game now from PlayStation Store. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Song in the Smoke.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 152 reviews

    Penkura seamlessly blends a top-down base building system with immersive first-person survival exploration. Easy to grasp yet challenging to master, the game employs classic death mechanics that strip you of equipment upon demise. To overcome this, players can craft custom robotic companions, essential for base construction, resource gathering, and safeguarding settlements. It encourages pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Penkura.

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  17. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere
    79% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    A story-rich first-person psychological horror game. You are in a lonely house, suffering from sleep paralysis. Deal with Thomas’ past trauma and make meaningful decisions that prevent you from going insane. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sleep Paralysis: The Uncanny Valley.

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  18. Immersive GameplayIn Death & Taxes, the realms of D&D and the video game universe entwine to create a never-before-seen experience. Traverse through the depth of gameplay where your every strategic choice weaves the story of your adventurer. Join forces with others to overcome the trials of this ever-evolving world, or go forth on your own to craft a unique destiny. ​ ​Throughout your od… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death & Taxes Multiplayer RPG.

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  19. Welcome to the Deadville, where the sun has set on civilization and darkness reigns supreme. A deadly virus has swept across the globe, transforming the living into ravenous, flesh-eating zombies. In this heart-pounding survival game, players must navigate through a desolate and chaotic world, where every choice determines their fate. It's a fight for survival, not only against the relentless hord… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadville.

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  20. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    "Welcome to Last Whisper Survival, a labor of love crafted by Maxime and his girlfriend Viviane. Driven by our shared passion for gaming and the survival genre, we've poured our hearts and souls into creating an experience that we hope will resonate with players worldwide. While Maxime is the solo developer behind the scenes, Viviane provides invaluable support in many aspects of the game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Whisper.

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  21. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 25,961 reviews

    From Moon Studios, the award-winning developers of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps comes No Rest for the Wicked, a visceral, precision Action RPG set to reinvent the genre. The year is 841 – King Harol is dead. As word of his death echoes throughout the kingdom, the crown passes to his arrogant, yet untested son Magnus. Even worse, the Pestilence, an unholy plague not … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Rest for the Wicked.

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  22. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    63% User Score Based on 254 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    Dive into the ultimate winter survival experience and see if you can survive long enough for rescue to arrive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winter Survival.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    81% User Score Based on 524 reviews

    Welcome to Cedar Shores Enter the bustling city of Cedar Shores and build your future! Apply for a job at a local business, open your own shop, and uncover new opportunities around every corner. Make Yourself at Home Choose from a variety of residences to make your own, from suburban houses to city apartments, and personalize every detail with your selection of furniture and finishes. Cli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Denizen.

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  24. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 192 reviews

    The plan was simple - the ship would wake you from your cryocapsule before you arrived at a potential new home. A planet for humanity to start a new life on. But when you awaken, you are already on the ground amongst the wreckage of your ship with no one else in sight. Stranded and surrounded only by debris, you start your journey under an unfamiliar sky. The planet has a breathable atmosphere, w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under A New Sun.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 1,371 reviews

    Obenseuer is an urban survival RPG game, where you become a property manager of a rundown unfinished tenement building, in an isolated quarantine district of Obenseuer. Maintain and upgrade your tenement for rent, uncover the secrets of this infamous district and grow your wealth with. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obenseuer.

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  26. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    78% User Score Based on 1,163 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    Kidnapped for no clear reason to a dazzling yet mysterious island on the Mediterranean Sea, a young girl has to find a way to escape. Armed with only her wits, agility, and the will to survive, she must make her getaway or Die Young. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Die Young.

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  27. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 4,406 reviews

    An open, freeform Adventure RPG that lets you play your way. Reforge bonds between kingdoms, explore the wilds, craft and plan adventures and wield mighty weapons or magic as you prepare for what is to come… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bloodline.

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  28. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    66% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    FRACTALS OF DESTINY developed by KRAKATOA STUDIOS is an exhilarating hybrid RPG, which seamlessly combines the best features from Action RPGs with Classic RPGs. Prepare to embark on a thrilling adventure where the beloved turn-based system intertwines with breathtaking action sequences, creating a very accessible, captivating, and memorable gameplay experience.  FRACTALS OF DESTINY offers a stim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FRACTALS OF DESTINY.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    85% User Score Based on 6,330 reviews

    Several friends headed out to a remote part of a forest for a weekend of camping. However, after not returning and no sign of their whereabouts, one of the parents decided to go take a look see at their last known location. What did he find out? The Infected is an open world sandbox, survival crafting game. Build your base defend and protect yourself from wildlife and infected Vambies. (Hybrid Va… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Infected.

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  30. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 3,634 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 7 reviews

    You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Discover mysteries and uncover secrets about the land. Surmount natural impasses to reach forgotten places. Experience how your actions impact the world around you If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eastshade.

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  31. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    44% User Score Based on 1,452 reviews

    Wild West Dynasty: Cowboys, Settlers & Gunslingers! Build your own ranch, provide food and wealth and soon more settlers will join you in your quest for happiness. Will you manage to build a "Wild West Dynasty" or will you end up on the gallows? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild West Legacy.

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  32. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 550 reviews

    The constant struggle for control of the territory between living people, but in singleplayer mode. A dynamic shooter with elements of RPG and economic thinking. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anarchy: Wolf's law.

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  33. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 2,252 reviews

    Discover Survival: Fountain of Youth - Captain's Edition on the official PlayStation website. Check out the unique gameplay features for this open-world survival game for PS5, as well as trailers, screenshots and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survival: Fountain of Youth.

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  34. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 1,665 reviews

    It's ten years after the infection started, and rumors are swirling of a strange new terror. Long-established settlements are collapsing, one by one, amid reports of horrific violence. Survivors are running to the hills to escape, taking refuge in the more remote areas of the Pacific Northwest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survivalist: Invisible Strain.

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  35. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    81% User Score Based on 2,587 reviews

    It's one year after the collapse of civilization and self-centered hedge fund manager Joe Wheeler emerges from his specially constructed bunker in search of food. This is a huge open-world RPG where you have the freedom to play how you want - but your choices have consequences. Your aim is to find other survivors, gain their respect, and build a community. You'll scavenge for supplies, trade, plan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survivalist.

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  36. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 2,258 reviews

    Ostranauts is a detailed simulation of owning and living aboard a spaceship, in a solar system where honest living is a slow death sentence. Set in the NEO Scavenger universe, where Earth has suffered cataclysmic collapse, the rest of the System lives on in a state of capitalistic dystopia. Players will create their captain, build or customize their starting ship from the spoils of their career h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ostranauts.

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  38. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    76% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Welcome to RFVR a massive open world VR RPG set in a magical fantasy medieval world on a remote and dangerous island. Here there are thousands of acres of wilderness to explore including large complex cave systems, ancient ruins, and sparse human settlements throughout one persistent world with no loading screens or instances. Intense Combat Combat is fast paced and physics based, allowing fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RFVR.

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  39. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    68% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Can you survive the unforgiving medieval world? Welcome to RivenWorld, an open-world, sandbox, survival multiplayer game based in the medieval era. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RivenWorld: The First Era.

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  40. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 890 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Life of a farmer is filled with stench, filth and hard work. Kashmir is an old bachelor, farmer and an alcoholic.... Help him survive as long as possible in the middle of east-european nowhere. Your life rhythm will be determined by seasons, wildlife will threaten your life and the land will be hard to work with. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farmer's Life.

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  41. 59%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    They called it the Pandora Virus. At first, just a fever. Then, the world began to rot. Governments fell within weeks. Cities burned. Streets filled with the dead, and something worse. What’s left of humanity is scattered, starving, and hunted. The old world is gone, buried beneath ash and blood. You weren’t a soldier. You didn’t ask for this. But now, survival isn’t enough. There’s a signal. A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HellFull - The Last Hope.

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  42. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    68% User Score Based on 93 reviews

    You and your crew have been shipwrecked on a tropical island in the late 1600s. At the beginning of the adventure, you find yourself with only a few basic supplies, including ropes, sticks, and stones. Set Up Your Camp and Expand: Gather resources on islands and seas. Build new Buildings. Grow your pirate camp by building buildings like Carpenter, Blacksmith etc. Survive with your crew: As the c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pirates Journey.

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  43. Feature List About the GameJoin the open Playtest from March 12–22, 2026 and earn the free “Bandits” DLC. Players who participate in the Playtest will gain access to a special expansion introducing bandits roaming the wild lands of Alaska. Mine gold, survive the harsh climate, and build your own empire during one of the greatest gold rushes in history. ---- Mine Gold Like During the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alaska Gold Fever.

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  44. A Tale of Redemption in the Wild FrontierBlood and Dust follows the story of Henry Bridger, a former outlaw who narrowly escapes death after being betrayed by his own gang. Rescued by Clara, the daughter of the town doctor, Henry wakes up in the small frontier settlement of Goldfield, wounded, confused, and with no memory of his past. As he slowly rebuilds his life, Henry must face the shadows of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood and Dust.

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  45. You wake up in a broken bunker beneath the quiet german suburb of Lößhagen. The systems that once kept you safe are dead. Outside, the quarantine walls still hold the remains of the Eisenstadt region. Bioflux - Horde is an open world survival game set inside a vast quarantine zone filled with forests, suburbs and the ruins of a fallen city. You search for supplies, craft tools and build shelters … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bioflux - Horde.

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  46. WELCOME TO AFTERHEATA brutal solo survival game set in a scorched, post-apocalyptic Earth consumed by climate collapse. The world as we knew it is gone. Oceans have evaporated. Forests turned to ash. Humanity has fallen. What remains is a lifeless desert wasteland—relentless, empty, and silent. You are alone. No one is coming. To survive, you must adapt to the heat, fight exhaustion, scavenge w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterheat.

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  47. Step into a world where the remnants of humanity struggle to survive against a new race of hybrids that rule the food chain. The cause of the mutations that led to the downfall of modern society remains a mystery - whether it was the result of nature, a scientific experiment, or even extraterrestrial intervention is unknown. As society struggled to cope with the aftermath, tensions escalated and c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild Mutation.

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  48. Special Offer A Special Gift for Our O.A.C - World Begins Players! As a thank-you to our amazing community, all existing owners of O.A.C - World Begins will receive Universe Conflict completely free! Existing O.A.C - World Begins players will be notified soon on how to claim their free copy of Universe Conflict. Please don’t forget to follow the announcements. Important Notice: This opportu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Universe Conflict.

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  49. ASHWAKEExperience a hardcore survival game with realistic weapon mechanics, in-depth survival systems, and hostile NPCs, as well as anomalies and creatures. Featuring multiple factions, tactical weapon handling, permadeath mode, questline, and extraction systems to safeguard your gear. LOOTINGNavigate "The Abyss" and search loot containers for gear to sell, craft, or use to better hel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASHWAKE.

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  50. In the heart of a post-apocalyptic world, where civilization has crumbled and the dead roam the earth, lies the setting of our epic zombie game. This isn't just any ordinary survival horror experience, it's an immersive, adrenaline-fueled adventure where every decision could mean life or death. The undead uprising thrusts players into a vast open-world teeming with hordes of the undead. From deso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Good Luck Citizen.

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