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Games like The Dead After

Games like The Dead After

Games like The Dead After

Looking for games like The Dead After? Here are top survival role playing shooter recommendations with a horror and post-apocalyptic focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Afterlight, Forsaken Lands or Phantom Containment.

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  1. 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.

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  2. The end didn’t come slowly. It wasn’t a collapse, or a downfall, or a long fight for survival. It was instant. For a brief moment, humanity thought it had contained the outbreak. Quarantine zones held. Borders closed. The infected were isolated. Then the virus went airborne. It swept across the planet so fast that 99.99% of humanity turned before anyone understood what was happening. Entire cit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forsaken Lands.

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  3. 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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  4. Backstory – Survival ProjectIt started with good intentions. In a world buckling under climate collapse, famine, and failing governments, the Survival Project was meant to be salvation. Deep underground, scientists worked to design a cure for hunger, disease, and human fragility itself. The plan: reengineer the immune system, making humanity resistant to the harsh new world. The early trials look… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survival Project.

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  5. Dead2Rise is a survival horror experience where every decision counts. Trapped in a collapsing old west village overrun by the undead, you must endure 60 relentless days of escalating threats, scarce resources, and an unforgiving environment. Will you survive the outbreak — or become one of the dead?  Scavenge for supplies, craft weapon ammo, fortify safe zones, and uncover the dark truth behind … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead 2 Rise.

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  6. 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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  7. Welcome to your new life: an isolated potato farm, an inherited debt, and the constant feeling that you’re being watched. In Potatoes and Aliens, you must plant, nurture, and harvest your crops—but there’s something wrong here. Strange lights flicker in the sky, and before long, you'll realize you're not alone. The aliens are relentless, appearing without warning to sabotage your farm and steal y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potatoes and Aliens.

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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. EXPLORE A SHATTERED WORLDThe world you knew is gone. A sudden collapse left civilization in ruins—communication is dead, supplies are dwindling, and the streets are silent. In DISTANT VISITANT, you explore a vast, top-down open world from ravaged suburbs to dark industrial sectors. Scavenge abandoned homes for resources, rescue stranded survivors, and piece together the mystery of the arrival. Bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DISTANT VISITANT.

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  11. 2019 broke the world. The K-98 outbreak turned cities and farmlands into hostile hunting grounds. DeadLived is a multiplayer-only open-world survival looter-shooter where infected (zombies) and players collide. The world of DeadLivedWhen the K-98 virus spread, 90% of humanity perished within months. The rest rose again, driven by hunger and instinct. Only a fraction proved mysteriously immune,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadlived.

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  12. Rusted Hills: Welcome to the Wilderness is a single-player and co-op survival sandbox set in a fallen America after an economic collapse and a civil war. America has fallen. Its cities are silent, its roads are empty, and the wilderness has become a dangerous refuge for the last survivors. Scavenge ruined places, craft tools, build shelter, manage hunger and thirst, and unlock doors and containe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rusted Hills: Welcome to the Wilderness.

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  13. Add to Wishlist and join our Discord for early test notifications. Find the Discord invite link on the right. In the ruins of a world overrun by the undead, you are no hero—just a scavenger chasing the faint promise of survival amid gunfire and decay. By day, venture into dangerous ruins for intense “loot, fight, and extract” runs—scour for supplies, fend off the infected, and escape with whate… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Ruin: Greymart Simulator.

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  14. Cheat Line : Checkpoint The world didn’t fall because of war. It collapsed because of betrayal.   A mysterious technology appeared without warning — a mobile application called Cheat Line. No one knows who made it. No company claimed it. Yet within weeks it spread across the world. The app does something impossible. When opened, Cheat Line activates the phone’s camera and sensors, scanning t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cheat Line: Checkpoint.

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  15. About This GameThe world has long been drowned in dissonance. To those who cannot hear, it is nothing but silence— yet beneath that silence, countless voices of the dead still echo. The Conductors of Requiem is a third-person shooter (TPS) set in a dark, symphonic world where every bullet carries a soul, and every battle becomes a requiem. You play as a quiet girl belonging to a secret organizati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Conductors of Requiem.

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  16. After several meteors strike the Earth over 48 hours, a strange and terrifying phenomenon emerges from the depths. Unknown creatures invade the surface, and the world as we knew it is no more. You are one of the last survivors in this devastated world, where each night becomes a true nightmare.Under Us is a survival horror game where tension is ever-present. The days are your only opportunity to p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under Us.

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  17. One Day To Live is a post-apocalyptic VR zombie survival game where every sunrise could be your last. The OutbreakWhat began as a controllable virus spiraled into apocalypse when the vaccine's efficacy diminished. Governments collapsed, cities fell silent, and billions succumbed. Now, scattered survivors like you scavenge the remnants of civilization, racing against the clock to secure your next… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Day To Live.

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  18. You find yourself trapped in a sealed-off town deep in the Far North. A secret experiment has gone catastrophically wrong, shattering reality into two realms: our world and the Other Side. Outside your underground base, enemies wait around every corner. Explore the city, collect resources, craft gear - but remember: panic is more dangerous than bullets. A creature hunts you by tracking your heart… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreadweave.

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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. Machine TakeOver is a hardcore single-player survival game about one human, a ruined city, and an ecosystem ruled entirely by Machines. Once built to optimize production, the Machines have rewritten their own purpose. Culture is irrelevant, memory is wasteful, and living bodies are just biochemical fuel waiting to be processed. You’re not a hero. You’re an anomaly the system hasn’t recycled yet. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Machine TakeOver.

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  22. When Heaven Falls Silent, Hell Finds a Voice.The world of Sanctum Wars is dying. For centuries, humanity endured beneath the protection of divine light. Then, without warning, the prayers ceased to reach Heaven. The sacred resonance that once bound mankind to God fell silent, leaving the world vulnerable to ancient horrors long imprisoned beneath reality itself. Now corruption spreads across kin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanctum Wars: Ex Infernis.

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  23. 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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  24. DON'T FORGET TO WISHLIST & FOLLOW! JOIN OUR DISCORD! About the GameCODE EXIT is a co-op sci-fi survival horror game where up to 4 players descend into the AI-controlled city of Pantheon after the rogue awakening of AI Minerva, an integrated artificial intelligence that has turned the city into a locked-down machine nightmare. Explore isolated facilities, restore critical systems, uncov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CODE EXIT.

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  25. Blackroot - Medieval Survival is a brutal and immersive survival game set in a cursed medieval world where the dead do not rest. After a mysterious plague sweeps across the land, the once-prosperous kingdom falls into chaos. The forests whisper with danger, the villages lie in ruin, and something dark stirs beneath the earth. As a lone survivor, you must gather resources, craft tools, and build s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackroot: Medieval Survival.

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  26. 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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  27. RPG extraction-shooter in a post-apocalyptic setting. Survive in the ruins of the old world, loot gear, level up skills, improve your equipment and shelter. Fight various factions, or complete missions to become their ally. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to External.

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  28. In Zombie Blocks: Pixel Shooter Gun, you will face thrilling adventures in a blocky world where pixel art meets dynamic action and survival in a zombie apocalypse. Immerse yourself in a world filled with zombies and dangers, and prove that you can survive! Zombie Blocks: Pixel Shooter Gun offers a unique blend of blocky graphics and intense gameplay in a world full of zombies and challenges. Prep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Blocks: Pixel Shooter Gun.

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  29. ZOMPELLZompell is a first-person zombie survival shooter that blends intense action with tactical combat and atmospheric world design. You play as Captain James, a soldier whose helicopter goes down deep inside a restricted zone known only as Fort Apex. Cut off from command, surrounded by the infected, and haunted by the ghosts of a failed experiment, James must fight to survive long enough to u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zompell.

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  30. Grim Hollow is an immersive open-world survival horror game currently in Early Access, where the dead dominate the land and survival is a constant struggle. Explore a hostile and evolving world filled with threats, mysteries, and opportunities to rebuild amidst the chaos. This Early Access version offers a preview of the core gameplay systems and is actively being developed with player feedback. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Hollow.

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  31. GAME OVERVIEW Embrace the dual nature of survival in "After the Turn": Prey by day, predator by night. Introducing "After the Turn," a gripping First Person Survival Horror experience from Groom Lake Studios, powered by Unreal Engine 5. Immerse yourself in a haunting world where music composed by Iestyn Haberfield sets the tone for your journey. Unravel the mysteries o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After The Turn.

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  32. PriceThe game will launch at £3.99. it'll cost more a couple months later. About the GameLost Frequency is an atmospheric first-person survival horror game inspired by the legendary cryptid Siren Head. After receiving a strange emergency broadcast from a long-abandoned ranger station, you arrive at a remote national park where entire hiking groups have vanished without a trace. As night falls… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Siren Head: Lost Frequency.

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  33. XENOMIRE is a 2D top-down sci-fi horror extraction shooter set on Vespera, a lost colony planet consumed by alien contamination. As a government operative, you descend from the safety of an orbital station into hostile zones such as abandoned facilities, alien ruins filled with mutated lifeforms. Complete contracts, recover valuable resources, upgrade your gear, and extract before sleeping horror… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xenomire.

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  34. Survive the "Rebirth" of the WildIn this new era, nature is a living, breathing entity. Navigate through sprawling 3D environments where skyscrapers are shrouded in ancient forests. Scavenge for vital resources in the skeletal remains of shopping malls and endure the challenges of a world that has moved on. Every choice—from crafting a survival tool to choosing your path through radioact… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REMNANT: Rebirth.

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  35. 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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  36. You are Rudra, an explorer brave enough to enter an ancient cursed castle deep in the Western Ghats.This was once a place of royal beauty. Now it is a place of death, silence, and whispers in the dark. A forgotten woman’s spirit still roams here — Nilawanti. Solve puzzles, find lost relics, and uncover the truth behind her curse in this MYSTERY–HORROR ADVENTURE inspired by dark Indian legends. Loc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nilawanti: A Cursed Story.

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  37. Pale IncenseA gothic adventure about love, immortality, and sacrifice. Play as Edmund, a vampire perfumer who hunts by night to save the dying soul of his beloved wife. Craft perfumes from human essences, manage your shop by day, and survive the deadly streets by night. By Day: The Perfume Shop In your laboratory, craft various fragrance types from human essences and from these fragrances… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pale Incense.

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  38. Story & AtmospherePlosk tells the story of Raulf, a university student caught in the sudden outbreak of war in Santiniya. Your goal is to navigate dangerous routes and reach the Plosk border through your own choices. Inspired by the Soviet bloc in its art direction and atmosphere, the game presents war not through the eyes of a soldier, but from the perspective of an ordinary civilian — reveal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plosk.

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  39. Night Kin is an immersive single-player post-apocalyptic survival FPS set in the war-torn ruins of near-future Southeast Europe. Embark on unforgiving expeditions, scavenge valuable resources, and do whatever it takes to survive. Build a network of hideouts, adapt to a ruthless world, and uncover the secrets of a land where myth and modern warfare collide. Explore the UnknownEmbark on unforgiving… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Kin.

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  40. 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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  41. Title: “Dawn of the Undead” In the not-so-distant future, a mysterious virus sweeps across the globe, turning ordinary people into ravenous, flesh-craving zombies. As society collapses and chaos reigns, you find yourself in the heart of the apocalypse. Your mission? Survive at all costs. Features: Open World Exploration: Roam through desolate cities, abandoned suburbs, and eerie forests. S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Apocalypse.

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  42. “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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  43. 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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  44. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    Wander the harsh wasteland as one of the last remaining survivors searching for supplies and battling any unwanted visitors in this Fallout inspired pocket based post-apocalyptic RPG survival game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wanderer.

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  45. 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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  46. Figureless is a story-driven Action-Adventure Survival Horror where time is your greatest enemy. When a desperate call pulls Colt back to the hometown he left behind, a crash at the town’s entrance traps him in something far worse than he imagined. The streets are not empty. They are watching.   Colt never planned to return home. After a sudden city-wide lockdown disrupts his new life at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Figureless.

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  47. About This GameThe nightmare begins underground. A crowded subway station erupts into chaos as a mysterious virus spreads, turning ordinary people into the infected. Panic fills the dark tunnels, streets are abandoned, and the city falls into silence. You are one of the few survivors. To live, you must fight your way through bloodthirsty zombies, mutated creatures, and horrors born from the outbr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outbreak Zero.

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    It was never meant to be understood.  ABOUT THIS GAMESEARCH FOR YOUR MISSING BROTHERYour younger brother, Michael Mercer, travelled into the Australian Outback investigating rumours of a forgotten military installation hidden beyond the edge of the map. He never returned. Weeks later, an emergency transmission was received containing a single set of coordinates. Determined to bring Michael hom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X300.

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  49. 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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  50. Buckle up for the most intense survival experience as you face the wrath of the worst hurricane in history. Inspired by games like The Long Dark and Firewatch. Your journey will begin amidst the chaos of the hurricane, and your struggle for survival extends far beyond the storm's fury. Brace yourself for an open-world adventure where scavengers and aggressive wildlife lurk around every corner, cha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Category 6.

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