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Games like The Core: Protocol

Looking for games like The Core: Protocol? Here are top survival shooter recommendations with a horror and post-apocalyptic focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Skopje '83, Dough or Die or Don't Follow.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    79% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    Explore a city thrust into disarray by an unknown event and survive the hordes of mutated abominations that lurk at every corner. You’ll have to fight through enemies & bosses, scavenge loot and survive the hostile city. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skopje '83.

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  2. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

                            Congratulations on buying your very first store! However, prepare to quickly learn that this is not your average pizza franchise! You run a pizza shop by day, doing the typical job simulator activities and then as night falls you experience the tower defense aspect of Slice & Dice, fighting off hordes of angry customers, bosses & disgruntled members of a rival pizz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dough or Die.

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  3. Explore a mysterious island, build a base, and survive the night. The island exists in the present, but the surrounding sea is stuck in the pirate age with naval ships still sailing its waters. Scavenge solo or with friends and face creatures that hunt in packs. Every seventh night, the Horde comes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Follow.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 755 reviews

    Luminora, a mysterious island brimming with ancient secrets. The ancient civilization that once ruled here developed the arcane of extracting the life force of beings, which brought great prosperity to the island. However, as is often the case with eternal ambitions, their quest for divine power led them to a curse that enveloped the island in darkness. Centuries later, a wanderer caught in the ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IfSunSets.

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  5. By DAY - Build defenses and towers. BY NIGHT - grab weapon of your choice and fight off relentless waves of zombies, undead, werewolves and other monsters. In a FPS x Tower Defense game where you defend a winter town overshadowed by the King’s castle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knightwatch.

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  6. The fall was forged in divine myth. When Hekate, Witch-Goddess of the Crossroads, unleashed her curse upon the world, the line between the underworld and our home shattered. Ancient Greek gods lie imprisoned, the dead walk among the living, and humanity’s last survivors fight to reclaim what’s left. In END: Awakening, you and up to three friends can gather resources, craft weapons, and upgrade … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to END: Awakening.

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  7. Explore a dangerous open world, loot abandoned places, build your shelter, produce food, and manage your resources. Survive alone or in co-op against zombies, hostile humans, and the growing dangers that come with the fog. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival.

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  8. Guardians of the Wall is a co-op action RPG where players fight through hordes and bosses beyond humanity’s last fortress. Fast hack-and-slash combat, unique heroes, and dynamic progression await. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guardians of the Wall.

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  9. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    Human Host is an open-world zombie survival crafting game. In this endless procedurally generated world, terrain, buildings, trees, rocks—everything is destructible! Build massive mobile bases, dig deep underground, construct trap-filled fortresses, scavenge supplies, and survive as long as you can! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Human Host.

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  10. Tik Tok Instagram YouTube The Maze Demo Available Description The Maze is a game where the main objective is to escape from a maze that is generated entirely procedurally (randomly). In this maze, you will find a large number of secrets and enemies. Each wall may or may not be decorated with a unique decoration, ranging from a sword, bow, or shield to a candelabra, torch, or armor. The arm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Maze.

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  11. “COLLAPSE COMPANY” is a round-based roguelike action FPS for 1–4 players exploring shifting underground dungeons. Your goal is to activate the deep Particle Acceleration Reactor and escape before time runs out. Gather resources, upgrade gear, and push into riskier zones. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to COLLAPSE COMPANY.

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  12. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 281 reviews

    Survival Machine is a 4 player co-op, 3rd person, survival-adventure game set in vibrant, diverse landscapes. Navigate the ever-changing world aboard the colossal Machine that doubles as your fortress, homestead, and transport. Whether braving the game solo or with friends, explore biomes full of random challenges to gather resources, craft new upgrades, and build structures that will help you sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survival Machine.

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  13. About usWe will continue to update the game and improve the gaming experience. Thank you for your support and patience! Wish you all a happy game! —— “Survivors Of The Zombie World” Developer: Kt&Tata About the GameSurvivors Of The Zombie World is a 3D pixel-style zombie survival game. Survivors fight in a world full of zombies, looking for food, ammunition, medicine and other supplies o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survivors Of The Zombie World.

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  14. Game Title: Dawn Guardians Genre: Survival Action · Survivor-Inspired · Tower Defense · Sci-Fi Roguelite About This GameDawn Guardians is a sci-fi survival experience that merges the thrilling chaos of survivor-inspired combat with the strategic depth of tower defense. Play as Erin, humanity’s last hope and a brilliant engineer, tasked with defending the starship Dawn Ark—a vessel carrying the r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 曙光守卫者.

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  16. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    ✦ ADVENTURE THROUGH THE CAMPAIGN ✦The king of Valber has debilitating anxiety. His queen bullies him. They both have no idea what they’re doing when the kingdom gets into a crisis. And that’s why they need YOU! Choose your alchemist, and venture into the 5 lands of Valber.  Establish your foothold, and gather resources to better defend and fortify your position. If you can survive, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TransmuTowers.

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  17. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    97% User Score Based on 226 reviews

    Check out the updated version on Steam here! The world is under siege from an unknown enemy. Gates are appearing, spawning demonic entities. Major cities have been destroyed with overwhelming force. Most of the population has been decimated, but the dead rise again to feast on the living. There was no warning, no signs, no dark omen... Just death and destruction. This is the apocalypse. There are… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endgame: Road To Salvation.

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  18. NULL VECTOR is a top-down survival tower-defense game built from neon geometry. Defend the central core while directly controlling an operator unit: move, aim, fire, and deploy active skills before enemies break through your defense. BUILD YOUR DEFENSE Research core, operator, and system upgrades. During preparation phases, place fortifications and adjust weapons, active skills, and passive bonu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NULL VECTOR.

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  19. Survive relentless zombie hordes in a chaotic co-op shooter packed with outrageous weapons, devastating abilities, and endless teamwork-fueled mayhem. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One More Wave.

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  20. A hardcore survival sandbox where 99% of humanity is gone. Scavenge, build, craft, drive, and endure brutal weather, storm hordes, and the infected. Alone or with friends, every day is borrowed time, one bite is all it takes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forsaken Lands.

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  21. The Horde has consumed humanity’s last line of defense. An unknown virus has swept across the globe. Cities have fallen, and civilization has collapsed. As a newly deployed operative, you are sent to the front lines of the infected zones, armed with weapons, tactical equipment, and defensive structures to protect humanity’s final hope against endless waves of the undead. Survive the Horde … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive the Horde.

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  22. FORGE YOUR OWN BUILDEvery run begins with nothing—but every decision shapes what you become. Gather resources from fallen enemies, dismantle powerful technology, and craft an arsenal uniquely suited to your playstyle. Every weapon, upgrade, and piece of equipment opens new strategic possibilities, allowing you to create devastating combinations that evolve throughout your run. There are no prede… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neophyte Protocol.

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    A co-op road trip horror for 4 players from the fan of Spintires, MudRunner and SnowRunner. Loot by day. Survive the night. Defend your car from skeletons, monsters and bad decisions. Go GAS! Go FUN! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GAS.

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  24. Master the art of the hook in Spellhook, a dark fantasy retro fever dream where high-momentum platforming meets chaotic 1-hit-kill combat. Battle friends in 4-player arenas or brave a brutal singleplayer roguelite. Build your tower, craft powerful ability shards, and prepare to hunt a fallen god. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spellhook.

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  25. Survive a brutal open-world zombie apocalypse where you become the character! Scan your face, drop into multiplayer chaos, and fight to rebuild civilization. Scavenge, craft, loot, and defend—how long can you last in You Will Rot? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Will Rot.

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    BloodSworn is an intense, FPS Roguelite where players navigate through various levels with an arsenal of diverse weapons and magic in a blood-soaked, and terrifying adventure. The game is drenched in gore and populated by foes that include tortured cult members, blood priests, fanatics, and a myriad of grotesque creatures. Roguelite Gameplay - Every run is a new opportunity, and every unlock… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BloodSworn.

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  27. Survival is your only goal in Reckfell. The world is unforgiving - its creatures, the environment, and even other survivors will stop at nothing to end you. You must do whatever it takes to stay alive for one more day. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reckfell.

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  28. DDoD is a single-player and co-op tactical roguelite shooter set in the near future, deep inside an abandoned industrial zone. Explore, fight, and mutate your way to the source of a semi-sentient biological AI anomaly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DDoD.

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  29. Cooperative roguelite extraction Action-RPG for 1-4 players. Explore a handcrafted map with randomized rewards, events and quests during daylight, survive demon-infested nights, and extract before darkness returns. Storyline with permanent character progression and base building between runs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NeverLight.

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  30. In Furry Defenders, where the Demon Clan covets the Dragon Veins and incites war among all races, you will play as Cynton, the Dragon Bloodline Warrior. Rally your allies and set masterful traps at crucial passes to outsmart the looming threat of the Demon Army. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furry Defenders​​.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    DOLLMAKER is a first person shooter tower defense game where you, an anthropomorphic rat, traverse the town of Willoughby to harvest eggs for the purpose of creating the perfect doll If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DOLLMAKER.

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  32. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    84% User Score Based on 238 reviews

    4-player co-op, zombie slaying, base building, boss battling mayhem! Cleanse the infected wave by wave and upgrade your base with traps & defenses in Ultimate Zombie Defense 2! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate Zombie Defense 2.

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  33. Stave off waves of enemies that grow in strength and number as each night passes and defend the Tree of Life. Survive, harvest resources, craft armor and weapons, outfit helper NPCs, and build a base protected by auto-firing towers. Explore the island to find gear with the power of the Celtic Gods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morrigan's Isle.

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  34. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 4,012 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Command Mobile Outpost and take Protoslag Gun to venture deep into the Signet surveillance off-limit area where dangers lurk in the dark. Collect unique Weapon Units. Amp up the firepower of the Outpost that fights with you. This game is about TD, FPS, and RTS all at the same time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outpost: Infinity Siege.

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  35. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    90% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    As a part of the Borderwatch team, scavenge, defend and survive against zombie hordes in this 3rd person action horror survival! Will you be able to see the daylight? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Borderwatch: Dark Armada.

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  36. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    62% User Score Based on 370 reviews

    Cannibal Crossing is an action-survival game for 1-4 players, where you explore the randomly generated town of Earlsboro while scavenging, fighting hordes of enemies, building a base, and searching for a way to escape! Meet survivors with new abilities, interesting people, and lots of cannibals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cannibal Crossing.

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  37. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 3,601 reviews

    Survive, exploring a vast island where everything is interactive and covered with zombies. - Build and upgrade bases using materials obtained by cutting down trees, mining up stones and collecting artifacts. - Get food through hunting and farming, cook and eat. - Build fortresses and traps to guide zombie movements to defend the flocking zombie waves. - Collect various items, weapons and costumes … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night of the Dead.

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  38. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    72% User Score Based on 390 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 4 reviews

    Unravel a thrilling sci-fi mystery in this action-packed twin-stick roguelite shooter. Select your load-out, stack up temporary and persistent upgrades, and delve into the depths of a sinister, shifting, subterranean base in the midst of an interdimensional crisis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Section 13.

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  39. Propaganda vs Zombies 2 is a frantic top-down action-roguelite where your every bullet is both a lifeline and a siren. You are the Commander of the last free commune, tasked with assembling a towering Propaganda Rocket capable of broadcasting mind-altering slogans that will pacify—or obliterate—the undead plague choking the world. To ignite that launch you must venture beyond the barricades, rescu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Propaganda VS Zombies 2.

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  40. Early Access Roadmap About the GameNative Isekai Defense takes place in a world called Lumina. Hundreds of years ago, those who called themselves the Progenitors introduced themselves on the world stage. With armies of monsters under their command, the world of Lumina was plunged into an endless great war. Centuries passed, the Progenitors and their monster armies managed to conquer and co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Native Isekai Defense.

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  41. The power core is failing. You are humanity's last line of defense. Hold the line in this brutal 4-player co-op zombie survival FPS. Reinforce barricades, upgrade your arsenal, and fight through increasingly deadly waves of zombies alone or with friends. How long can you hold the line? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hold The Line.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    95% User Score Based on 514 reviews

    DWARF COMBAT! Stonewards is a 1-4 player co-op first-person roguelite defense game. Lead a crew of stubborn dwarves from your base camp to aid nearby kingdoms, mine deep for resources, forge powerful upgrades, and hold the line against relentless monster attacks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stonewards.

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  43. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    98% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    A strange acid rain carrying an unknown virus fell for seven days and seven nights. Humanity vanished. The cities fell. The dead began to walk. But the animals survived. And some of them evolved. Now, as one of the few intelligent survivors left in the wasteland, you'll fight to protect civilization's final hope: an unfinished rocket project capable of ending the acid rain catastrophe once and for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keep Her Safe.

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  44. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    91% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Build Your Vehicle Strip down Junk, salvage engines, radiators, and various parts. Every component matters. Mix fluids, manage resources, and transform scattered scrap into a road-worthy beast capable of keeping you alive. The road never ends. Neither do they. Survive the wasteland in Nightmare Drive, a post-apocalyptic driving survival game where your vehicle is your lifeline. Scavenge for parts,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Drive.

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  45. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    THIS PROLOGUE FEATURES Limited play up to 6 days Limited progress on upgrades Limited number of store items (defenses, decoration objects etc.) Locked features such as employees and bank/loan system Limited weapon variety Limited zombie types No endgame content Progress will not carry over to the full release About the GameIn a world where the dead turn into zombies, your job is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Graveyard Simulator - Prologue.

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  46. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    76% User Score Based on 5,801 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 5 reviews

    Age of Darkness: Final Stand is a dark fantasy survival RTS where you must illuminate, build and defend humanity’s last bastion against hordes of Nightmares. Set in the remnants of a kingdom consumed by a deadly fog, you decide. Will you hide in the light? Or take back your world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Darkness Final Stand.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    96% User Score Based on 230 reviews

    CleanFall is a sandbox survival roguelike that combines ship-building, tower defense, and a unique alchemic turret system. You must leverage whatever you can find to survive in this dynamic underground world! 1.0 ROADMAPNote: additional content may be added based on community feedback. FEATURES Dynamic Ecosystem – Enter a ravenous ecosystem teeming with exotic creatures, and learn to exploit the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CleanFall.

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  48. Developer Note:We are having some technical difficulties with Steam Link and it is not working at the moment, but Air Link with a computer is working. We will update here when Steam Link is fixed. Thank you for your patience! Embark on a Post-Apocalyptic Virtual Reality Adventure Like No Other! From a small team of eight plus a dog named Mal, introducing Mother Bunker VR, an open-world, p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mother Bunker VR.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 800 reviews

    Sentry is an action-defense first person shooter where you defend your spaceship against a relentless alien threat. Use traps, turrets and environmental destruction to repel invading hordes and engage the enemy in fast-paced FPS action across a dynamic singleplayer or co-op campaign. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SENTRY.

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  50. Step into a world ten years after the outbreak, where cities have been reclaimed by nature, vines crawl across abandoned buildings, and the remnants of humanity cling to survival. In Never Be Alone, survival is about more than keeping yourself alive. It is about protecting what remains. You awaken after a six-month coma inside a fragile and isolated safezone, with no memory of who you are or wha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Never Be Alone.

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