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Games like The Dark Forest: Survival

Games like The Dark Forest: Survival

Games like The Dark Forest: Survival

Looking for games like The Dark Forest: Survival? Here are top open world shooter recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with 7 Days to Die, The Forest or DEADFALL.

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  1. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 183,471 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 18 reviews

    Set in a brutally unforgiving post-apocalyptic world overrun by the undead, 7 Days to Die is an open-world game that is a unique combination of first person shooter, survival horror, tower defense, and role-playing games. It presents combat, crafting, looting, mining, exploration, and character growth, in a way that has seen a rapturous response from fans worldwide. Play the definitive zombie surv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7 Days to Die.

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  2. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 315,218 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Forest.

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  3. DEADFALL is a relentless horror wave-survival experience where every round pushes you deeper into a nightmare. Fight alone or with friends against endless hordes of the infected as you scavenge for weapons, unlock new areas, and struggle to survive against overwhelming odds. Inspired by classic survival horror and intense zombie wave shooters, DEADFALL combines brutal difficulty, atmospheric ter… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEADFALL.

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  4. 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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  5. In a survival struggle, take on roles of three unique classes, gather resources, evade horrifying creatures, and protect the Sanctuary in a world filled with mysterious events. Explore the open world with vehicles and engage in strategic cooperation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omnicopia.

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  6. Step into the world of "Fall in Duty", where military precision and survival horror collide in an apocalyptic setting. As Rayleigh, a former S.W.A.T. team leader, you navigate a landscape ravaged by a parasitic threat, blending intense first-person action with the suspense of a psychological thriller. This journey offers a unique blend of combat, strategy, and emotional depth. Campaign … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fall in Duty.

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  7. Swanfield Survival is a Post-Apocalyptic Zombie Survival game, with PvE and PvP Elements with Online Co-Op & Multiplayer. You can connect via Dedicated Servers, or host a session with up to 5 friends. Climbing, Swimming, Looting, Crafting, Building, Fishing, Farming are all available from start! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swanfield Survival.

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  8. End of Everything is a first-person open-world survival game set in a collapsing post-apocalyptic wasteland overrun by the infected. Players must scavenge for supplies, craft weapons and tools, build shelters, and manage survival needs while navigating a hostile and unforgiving environment. The game focuses on grounded survival systems, atmospheric exploration, and emergent gameplay, with an emph… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to End of Everything.

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  9. 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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  10. Zombie arena is a multiplayer first person shooter gamer, focused on cooperation to annihilate zombies and various monsters in a post apocalyptic world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Arena.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    74% User Score Based on 164 reviews

    As a traveler without a name, you find yourself stranded in a ghost town on the frontier. Everyone is gone, including the hired hand and the horses supposed to carry you over the mountain. But the howling in the distance means that you won't be alone for soon. Better check your iron, partner, for it's the only thing between you and monsters that lurk everywhere in the Cursed West. Hauntsville is a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hauntsville.

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  12. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 176,320 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 6 reviews

    Sent to find a missing billionaire on a remote island, you find yourself in a cannibal-infested hellscape. Craft, build, and struggle to survive, alone or with friends, in this terrifying new open-world survival horror simulator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sons Of The Forest.

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  13. ROUTE is a co-op survival game about driving a school bus across a zombie-infested world locked in endless night, one zone at a time. Loot the ruins, craft what you need, and upgrade the bus that keeps you all alive. With a crew of four, every breakdown, every wrong turn, every dead end could be your last. Find out where the ROUTE leads, if you make it that far. WORK TOGETHERGot each other's ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROUTE.

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  14. 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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  15. INTENSE 4 PLAYER COOP ACTIONExperience the intense action of battling the undead in Projekt Z: Beyond Order, a thrilling first-person zombie shooter with robust character progression and extensive weapon customization. Set around World War II, take on fast-paced missions or explore the terrifying island during expeditions as one of four survivors, each with their own unique abilities and role in 4… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Projekt Z: Beyond Order.

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  16. 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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  17. Survive in a post-apocalyptic metro system. Explore dark tunnels, battle zombies, and build your mobile base. Play solo or team up with friends in multiplayer co-op. Will you escape to the surface or thrive in the underground? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Subway Nomads.

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  18. Variant 22 is a extraction based zombie survival shooter. Loot, Shoot, Extract, Base Build, Craft, Upgrade. A new variant of the virus has spread. All residence of the New American Republic are required to self report to designated quarantine camps. All lifeforms in non contained areas are considered infected and hostile. As the NAR continues it's suppression efforts with airborne chemical agen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Variant 22.

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  19. The outbreak swept the world in days. Cities burned. Governments fell. Now, in the ruins of an abandoned research facility, a single power core hums in the dark — broadcasting a rescue signal that's keeping you alive. If it falls, the perimeter fails. The horde floods in. And your signal goes silent. Welcome to Hold The Line — a brutal co-op zombie survival FPS where 1–4 players defend the facilit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hold The Line.

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  20. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Play together:Watch your friend's back as either the VR player or the PC player. You can play together using the same PC, or invite someone from your Steam friends list to play using Steam Remote Play Together! Realistic Reloading:Experience true-to-life weapon handling—each gun reloads and operates like its real-world counterpart. Quick reflexes and reloading precision are your keys to surviva… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Containment Initiative 2.

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  21. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    60% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Deadpoint is a Third Person Survival Game. You are a scavenger. You must survive in this apocalyptic world infested with zombies. Loot. Find houses and buildings, chop trees with axe, gear yourself with armour and weapons, and gather as much resources as you can. You can also trade with traders. Kill or get killed. The world is infested with zombies. You can find various weapons from long to close… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEADPOINT.

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  22. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    62% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Your Journey of Survival is an open-world game that is a fun combination of the best elements of first person shooter (FPS), survival, and roleplaying (RPG) games. It presents building, mining, crafting, combat, looting, and exploration.Exploration: Explore large and unknown worlds, starting with the wilderness of Njarovik. Scavenge the environment for resources to build new structures and craft n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Your Journey of Survival.

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  23. 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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  24. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 33,418 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 6 reviews

    Green Hell is a sweltering struggle for survival in the Amazonian rainforest. Clinging to life, the player is set on a journey of durability as the effects of solitude wear heavy not only on the body but also the mind. How long can you survive against the dangers of the unknown? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Green Hell.

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  25. 28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    36% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    After a plane crash, you are the only survivor. You will quickly find out that you are in a remote place, surrounded by unknown creatures. To escape this place you will need to produce an SOS signal, but it will attract the creatures. To survive you will need to:- Build a safe place using natural resources such as wood and minerals- Create traps to protect yourself from the creatures- Loot re-spa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Seekers: Survival.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    86% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    The first alien beings did not fall from heaven. They come from beneath the ground. They destroyed everything on the earth on their first appearance. THE HIGHRISE is a first-person survival game set in a high-rise building that has been sealed off by an alien monster invasion. Gather resources to make fighting weapons and survival tools. You must find and send a rescue signal at the end of yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Highrise.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    74% User Score Based on 208 reviews

    Far Lands is a sandbox oriented SURVIVAL game. Build and defend your base from creatures. Gather resources, craft better gear and discover new DIMENSIONS. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Far Lands.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    50% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    Crushed — is an open world multiplayer survival game. Engage in farming, craft items, build a base and explore the world. And remember: the goal is to survive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crushed.

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  30. 47%Game Brain Score
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Not fully human. Not fully infected. A failed experiment left you in between — hunted by the infected, feared by the living. Explore a dark, evolving forest where: Dynamic day & night cycle Seasonal changes Dangerous wildlife Unpredictable weather Nothing is safe. React to sound Hunt in groups Different awareness levels They don’t just chase you. They adapt. Base building s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crow Forest: New World.

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    Survive the crash. Repair the boat. Escape the island.After a helicopter crash leaves you stranded on a remote island, survival becomes your only objective. Search abandoned locations, gather resources, hunt for food, build a shelter, and repair an old boat before the horrors lurking in the wilderness find you. The island is filled with dangerous creatures, mysterious events, and hidden secrets. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HellDay.

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  32. Humanity has fallen. The undead roam the land and the few remaining survivors have taken to the sea in search of refuge. To survive, they must maintain and upgrade their boats, venturing back to the land they once called home in search of resources, loot and sustenance. But every expedition could be their last and it’s not just the zombies that are out for blood… Your home, away from home: Yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Harbor.

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  33. Join our Discord About the GameThe world you knew is gone. Nature has reclaimed the roads, the power grids have long since failed, and the dead outnumber the living a thousand to one. What's left of this place is yours now. Survive it alone, or drag three friends down with you. Quick Overview 4-player online co-op - survive with up to three friends Handcrafted open world of dense mountain… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterlight Survival.

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  34. Step into a first-person open world zombie survival experience where every choice matters. Explore, fight, and cooperate to stay alive in a world overrun by an infection that brings the dead back to life. The world is vast and seamless, featuring a dynamic day night cycle and ever changing weather that affects visibility and survival. Scavenge for supplies, craft your own weapons, and face increa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashline.

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  35. Zombie Defense: Breach of the Undead is a survival-focused zombie defense game built around constant pressure and escalating danger. Your goal is simple: hold your ground, survive the waves, and last as long as possible. But with every wave, the undead grow stronger, faster, and more ruthless.Using limited resources, you must build your defense, choose your weapons carefully, and adapt your strat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Defense:Breach of The Undead.

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  36. RimFolk is a multiplayer open-world survival simulator set in a post-nuclear apocalyptic future. Explore the mysteries of the wasteland alone or with friends, craft items, build a base, hunt monsters and fight against other survivors to last another night. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RimFolk.

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  37. A survival FPS where you must maintain the tactical advantage to survive your environment. Explore caves and bunkers, unlock secrets, and contain the situation in the valley to restore peace. Unlock new quests along the way that will give you the power to save what is left. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to As I Survive.

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  38. Step into the world of The Vision, a vast and open universe where time travel and survival intertwine. Play as John, a time-traveling survivor navigating a rich multiverse filled with varied and hostile environments. The Vision offers both third and first-person view modes, providing players with a comprehensive and immersive experience. Time travel is at the core of The Vision, allowing you to j… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Vision.

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  39. A Fallen Knight's JourneyAs a fallen knight, you awaken in a dark and mysterious world. Your once-mighty steed has been torn from the skies by an unknown force, leaving you stranded and alone. To survive, you must forge weapons and armor, gather food, and build a secure refuge. But beware—dark forces lurk in the shadows, and not all creatures in this world are friendly. FORGE, FIGHT, AND SURVIVEA… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wyversium.

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  40. Survive or Succumb: Extant – A Zombie Eradication Co-op Simulation The Pinnacle of Survival Gaming: Where Solo Valor Meets Unbreakable Team Bonds in a Zombie-Infested Wasteland Dive headfirst into the apocalypse with Extant: Zombie Eradication Co-op Simulation, a groundbreaking multiplayer co-op that merges first-person and third-person shooter dynamics into a military extraction narrative teemi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EXTANT: Zombie Eradication Co-op Simulation.

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  41. The Abyss Break is a hardcore first-person co-op horror game where you and your team venture into dangerous parallel worlds born from the Abyss. You wake up with no memory in an underground complex scarred by disaster. There are no people left here — only a semi-autonomous hub and a path into foreign worlds. There, beyond the Abyss, you will have to gather resources, search for gear, and piece to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Abyss Break.

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  42. Take part in heart-stopping first-person action with waves of ravenous zombies. Use your weapons wisely, keep your ammo count at bay, and stay focused—all decisions are literally matters of life and death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resident Fear 2.

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    20%Game Brain Score
    33% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Night City is a cooperative first-person game for 1-4 players. Here you will have to play as one of the company clones, and go down into the dungeons to search for resources. Here from the unknown anomaly appeared abyss, where many worlds merged together, as well as there appeared the most dangerous monsters from different worlds. Also there appeared valuable things from different worlds, which … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night City.

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  44. Take a look About the Game Dive into a horror adventure within a winter landscape teeming with zombies and other ominous entities in this first-person shooter survival horror game. Your mission: unravel the mystery behind a maniacal Santa Claus and strive to save every possible survivor amoung possessed. Step into the eerie world of "Frozen Lands" with your friends. The town of Froz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Nightmares: A Christmas Story.

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  45. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    58% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    In Last Hope on Earth you will find several game mechanics in the style Open World Survival Craft and much more, such as: creation and construction of bases, search for items, collection of resources, PvP in open world, PvE against various monsters and animals, cooperation and a lot of fight for survival! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Hope on Earth.

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  46. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Take on a city overrun by zombies with 1 to 4 players online — co-op or PvP! Hold the line against running, leaping, spitting hordes. Fight by day, hunt in the dark of night. Tear off limbs and unlock cosmetics with every kill. Stand together... or hunt each other down. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie City Together.

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  47. Eternal Spring: Oblivion — an atmospheric first-person shooter with survival and RPG elements set in a living open world. Survive the chaotic 90s, where Slavic mythology has bled into reality. Explore the half-abandoned streets of Kerch and its surroundings, study deadly anomalies, fight mythological creatures and ruthless bandits, help the remaining locals, and unravel the mystic secrets of a wor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Spring: Oblivion.

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  48. About This GameThe world didn't end with a bang. It ended with a secret you chose to keep. Last Light: Survival is a first-person, open-world survival game where the line between predator and prey no longer exists — because now, the dead answer to you. ───────────────────────────────────── YOU THINK YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED.Civilization has fallen. You're a carpenter, holding onto what's left o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Light: Survival.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    53% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    ROADMAP About the Game In the 10 years following the pandemic, humanity has fallen to millions. Billions died, but very few could stay dead... In this dark world, our extraction team, which conducts hostage rescue operations to save even a single person, will be pulled into the depths of darkness in search of light after stumbling upon a clue by chance. Infect Cam: A high-risk, adre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infect Cam.

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  50. WHAT IS WASTED... WASTED Will Be Brutal is a Survival Open World PVE/PVP videogame that we are developing with the Unreal Engine 5 graphics engine for Windows compatible PC platform, you can play in singleplayer or multiplayer mode. Immerse yourself in your protagonist and try to survive a multitude of adversities. You will have to orient yourself without interactive markers, with only the help… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WASTED Will Be Brutal.

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