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Games like The Thing That Happened

Games like The Thing That Happened

Looking for games like The Thing That Happened? Here are top survival role playing shooter recommendations with a post-apocalyptic focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Deadville, Zombie Watch Part II or Tropicalypse.

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  1. 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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  2. Welcome to the world of Zombie Watch Part II! You have been extremely lucky so far. You survived a virus that has infected most of the population and turned them into flesh-eating zombies. They may be dead but they are still walking and will come after you. There are no rules - do what you need to do to survive! Zombie Watch Part II is a first-person, open-world survival game in a post-apocalypt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Watch Part II.

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  3. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    74% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Tropicalypse is an innovative first- and third-person co-op zombie shooter set in a lush tropical apocalypse. Seamlessly switch between perspectives as you and your team fight to survive in a dynamic world shaped by procedural stories and evolving quests. Every decision your group makes influences how the narrative unfolds, creating a unique experience each time you play. Designed for cooperative… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tropicalypse.

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  4. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    70% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    Taora is an open world survival game with unique character building and crafting. Build and upgrade your base, and survive the zombie apocalypse ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taora: Survival.

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  5. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    68% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Survive in a harsh and dangerous world after an alien invasion. Gather resources, craft equipment, fight mutants and massive monsters, use weapons, vehicles and robots, explore territories, defend strongholds and fight for survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LIFE EFFECT Survival.

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  6. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    72% User Score Based on 58 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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  7. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    61% User Score Based on 535 reviews

    DREADZONEThe year is 2030, and humanity is on the brink of collapse. A devastating virus, Zeno-29, has swept across the globe, transforming the infected into horrifying mutants and leaving society in ruins. To contain the outbreak, governments have created thousands of isolated zones—quarantined wastelands where the infected are sent to live out their final days. You are one of the infected. Sent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DREADZONE.

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  8. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 464 reviews

    Taora is an island that is infested with zombies and hold many places to explore and loot. You can build your base, craft and upgrade your gear, explore many unique places, loot materials or gears. You can upgrade your vehicle to suit your needs. Upgrade you characters` skills to fit different conditions like hacking electronics, reapiring broken things, healing the wounded or fig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taora : Beginning.

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  9. 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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  10. Hollowreach is a third-person, single-player psychological horror game centered on story, exploration, and environmental puzzles. Set in a decaying world shaped by loss and depression, the game invites players to uncover Nathan Ivanov’s story, as reality slowly collapses around him. Five years after the collapse of civilization, the silence of dead cities echoes through the halls of an old militar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollowreach - Alone.

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  11. "Post Soviet Strike: Chernobyl Legacy" thrusts you into a genetic wasteland RPG set amidst the haunting remnants of a nuclear era, where the echoes of war and the specter of Soviet influence loom large. Survive in the heart of this desolate landscape, where mutated creatures and rival factions vie for control over the shadowy ruins of civilization. As a survivor in this post-apoc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Post Soviet Strike: Chernobyl Legacy.

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  12. 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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  13. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    68% User Score Based on 192 reviews

    In Zombie Survival Game Online, you and your fellow survivors wield the ingenuity, firepower, and courage to navigate a post-apocalyptic world crawling with the living dead. Treacherous landscapes, hidden resources, and untold stories are waiting to be discovered! But remember, you are never safe – stay vigilant and keep your guard up, or risk being consumed by the horrors of Zombie Survival Game … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Survival Game Online.

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  14. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    48% User Score Based on 446 reviews

    Have you ever thought or imagined how our world would look like after an apocalyptic event? What would we do if some of us were to survive? What world would we live in and what challenges would we face? The Withering" is a modern world post apocalyptic survival horror simulator in development. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Withering.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    63% User Score Based on 245 reviews

    Road to Eden is a third-person multiplayer survival coop game, set within the post-apocalyptic ruins of a world destroyed by an alien invasion. You wake up at the side of the road with no memory and must team up with other survivors to make the long and dangerous journey to Eden. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Road to Eden.

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  16. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    70% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Welcome to "Undead City, " a pulse-pounding first-person shooter set in a world devastated by a global pandemic. Humanity's last stand unfolds in this action-packed FPS where you must navigate a post-apocalyptic city swarming with relentless zombies. Key Features: Intense Combat: Engage in heart-racing battles against hordes of undead. Use a variety of weapons and strategies to survive. Challengin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undead City.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    77% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    Experience full freedom in this open world survival horror No forced quest, no hand holding, no telling you what to do. Jump right in and enjoy the freedom of your choices while trying to survive in this new harsh environment! Project: Mist's Features: Explore Enigmatic Island: Rusted mechs, flying whales and secrets behind the giant wall! Dive into the haunting depths of an enigmatic island where… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project: Mist.

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  18. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    70% User Score Based on 301 reviews

    Explore the mysterious open world of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone in this post-apocalyptic action RPG adventure. Craft your story by facing sinister hazards and monsters. Survive furious encounters with the help of your crafted weaponry, developed skills, gathered teammates, and supported factions If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Welcome to The One. This project is more than just a game; it's a gateway to an immersive Post-Apocalyptic and survival experience. Key Features: Agriculture & Resource Gathering: Engage in farming, mining, deforestation, and resource extraction to sustain your existence. Exploration: Traverse an expansive map, from serene landscapes to perilous territories, and everything in between. Builiding Sy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The One.

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  20. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 252 reviews

    Welcome to the post-apocalyptic world of Z.O.N.A: Origin! Dive into the Zone – a mysterious area around the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant filled with unexplained wonders and sinister threats. After the mysterious catastrophe of 2022, this already dangerous corner of the Earth became even more mystical and full of secrets. Here, anomalies hide priceless artifacts, and hungry mutants and gangs crave… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Z.O.N.A: Origin.

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  21. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    58% User Score Based on 289 reviews

    What is AfterinfectionAfterInfection combines core elements of classic survival games to create the perfect immersive survival experience for all players. Spawn with nothing and make your way across a large island scavenging for supplies, weapons, and building materials. Pick your fights against other survivors or zombies you encounter then progress in the game to building your own shelter and rai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterinfection.

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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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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    67% User Score Based on 4,434 reviews

    DESOLATE is a first person survival horror. Form a research team with up to 4 other players and explore an open world filled with mysteries and unsolved questions or do it all by yourself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DESOLATE.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    65% User Score Based on 826 reviews

    The zombie apocalypse is a tough situation to overcome, even if it takes place in a cute pixelated universe! Try to defend your home and save people from the hordes of zombies in this new crafting survival game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zelter.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 8,667 reviews

    VEIN is a post-apocalyptic survival multiplayer sandbox game. Gather supplies to survive, explore abandoned buildings, defend your home, and rebuild society, whether alone or with friends. Game is currently in around the clock development and will include bugs and potential room for improvement If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VEIN.

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  26. View Game
    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    71% User Score Based on 336 reviews

    QANGA - Now Available in Early Access! Please Note: QANGA is an Early Access game, actively being developed by a small independent team. By choosing to purchase QANGA now, you are directly supporting its development and contributing to the ongoing improvement of the game. Expect to encounter bugs and see some features still in progress. Your support and feedback are crucial in helping us create… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to QANGA.

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  27. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 494 reviews

    A multiplayer survival game set in a dark fantasy world that is continuously expanding in the Atham universe. Fight and survive in a sandbox world, build your home, and dominate your enemies… or your friends! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom of Atham: Crown of the Champions.

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  28. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    35% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Players must survive the north using anything at their disposal. You can fight as a lone wolf in the wild or with friends in a home. Every encounter can change the outcome of your journey in the North. From fierce battles for resources to alliances, adaptability and resilience are important in this ever-changing landscape, where fate hangs on your ability to survive and the unpredictable forces of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent North.

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  29. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    63% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    "As a solo developer, I’ve poured my heart into every detail of Short Snow, striving to create an immersive and challenging experience. From the howling winds to the crunch of snow underfoot, every element has been crafted with care and dedication to bring this frozen wilderness to life." It is up to you how you want to play. Choose your adventure with two distinct game modes Story M… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Short Snow | Cold Survival Game.

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  30. 5 years ago, scientists were on the brink of the discovery of a life time…the cure to cancer. They were using a specialized target and delivery medication of a modified virus directly into the cancer cells. While several trials had showed promise, a side effect was discovered they hadn’t planned on. The virus mutated. While it killed the cancer, it also killed its host, but a few days later the ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endure or Perish.

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  31. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 151 reviews

    Survival Nation is an open-world online RPG survival game designed for VR. In this game, you will kill hundreds of zombies, acquire weapons, learn new skills, craft, explore the world, complete quests, and most importantly, fight for survival. Will you join a Survival Nation? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survival Nation.

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  32. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    73% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    The zombie apocalypse happened. What caused it? Who's behind the plague? How do you contract it? All of these trivial questions have gone with the first bite, turning humans from Earth's apex predator to the new predators' most delicious prey. Join the Survival Nation, fight zombies, and keep what remains of the human civilization alive! Features OPEN-ENDED SURVIVAL IN AN OPEN-WORLDSurvival Nation… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survival Nation: Lost Horizon.

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  33. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    64% User Score Based on 626 reviews
    Critic Score 42%Based on 3 reviews

    FADE TO SILENCE takes players into a frozen, post-apocalyptic world where defying nature’s threats and enemies is key. A compelling mix of a puzzling story, a constant strife for resources, balancing short term needs versus your long term goals, and a tense, atmospheric mood makes this game a unique survival adventure. #Explore a vast winter landscape: From a frozen river delta to once-lush far… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fade to Silence.

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  34. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 939 reviews

    Zompiercer is a first-person shooter in the world of zombie apocalypse, filled with dangerous uniquely mutated zombies craving your flesh. Travel by train, which has become a haven for you, equip living wagons and create new equipment to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zompiercer.

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  35. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    68% User Score Based on 170 reviews

    Frigore is a simple classic first-person indie survival horror game, made entirely by one person. Simple gameplay, beautiful graphics and a cold and chilling atmosphere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frigore.

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  36. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    56% User Score Based on 239 reviews

    The island of Eden-Nadir, has fallen to a vicious mind-consuming fungal parasite. Fight through the ashes of humanity to track down the truth behind the infection as one of four playable survivors before the outbreak spreads throughout the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jaws of Extinction.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 4,351 reviews

    DeadPoly is a polygon zombie survival looter shooter with base building and crafting. Your only goal is survival, everything else is optional. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DeadPoly.

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  38. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 457 reviews

    Survive a brutal open world alone or with friends. Explore a procedural wasteland scorched by chaos. Build and defend your base, trade for what you need, complete deadly quests, and fight to claim faction outposts before someone else does. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plains of Pain.

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  39. 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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  40. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    62% User Score Based on 2,452 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 6 reviews

    I Am Alive casts the player as a lone survivor in a believable, dark and insecure post-apocalyptic world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Am Alive.

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  41. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    58% User Score Based on 548 reviews

    Frozen State is a game about the adversities faced whilst existing and surviving in a dying Siberian city, Duga 40. The experimental city has been infested by an extraterrestrial parasite that has obliterated the native population. Once infected, the parasite causes its victims to become vicious alien hybrids… However, the grotesquely disfigured creatures are not the only menace that threatens t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frozen State.

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  42. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    75% User Score Based on 301 reviews

    A small town is being taken over by ghouls. Solve puzzles, carefully read notes and use various weapons against horrific and evolving enemies to uncover what is behind this gruesome event. Eternal Evil is an old-school survival-horror game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Evil.

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  43. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    50% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    WISHLIST NOW! About the GameSurvive, shoot, construct, and ride killer elemental robots. Craft equipment, explore multi-floor buildings, build a base, uncover new schematics, and progress through technology tiers. Alone or with friends in this brutal post apocalyptic open world survival robot riding crafting shooter game! Survive against robotic creatures using your crafted guns and construct… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Karagon (Survival Robot Riding FPS).

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  44. 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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  45. An open-world co-op action RPG played from a third-person perspective. OverviewThe world of Skylorn lies in ruins. Failed experiments to incorporate magic into their technology have devastated the lands, leaving behind crumbling cities, mutated areas and hostile machines. You are one of the new arrivals, a voyager from a distant colony, sent to reclaim and restore these lands. Skylorn: Bound Tog… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skylorn: Bound Together.

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  46. QQ group(s):872680589overview In 《Town Of The Dead Life》, you will play one of the few survivors in the last world. You not only need to survive in difficult conditions, but also need to build your own camp, find more survivors to join you, and build strong fortifications to resist the attack of zombies. You will also meet a variety of people and things, your decision may determine your fate, mayb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Town Of The Dead Life 死寂之城.

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  47. Prepare yourself for an intense and thrilling journey into a world overrun by the undead in our zombie survival game. Brace against relentless hordes of zombies as you battle for your life, wave after wave, in a desperate struggle to survive. With each passing wave, the challenges become more daunting, pushing your skills and fortitude to their limits. In this heart-pounding game, you'll find you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quarantine Town.

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  48. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    57% User Score Based on 129 reviews

    In a world where civilization has long since disappeared, “The Last Farmer” invites you to engage in a struggle to revive a land drained of its vitality. Set in the forgotten reaches of Texas, where life once thrived, your mission is to survive and attempt to bring even a shadow of the world’s former glory back.The world around you is full of dangers, and the main threat is the zombies. There are … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last FARMER.

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  49. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 8,074 reviews

    Zero Sievert is a tense top-down shooter that challenges you to scavenge a procedurally-generated wasteland, loot gear, and explore what’s left of a devastated world. When the odds are stacked against you, you’ll need to do more than just survive... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZERO Sievert.

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  50. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 511 reviews

    除邪(CHUXIE) is a super realistic single player first person shooter game built using the latest technology from the next-generation Unreal Engine 5 game engine. Developed independently by a gaming enthusiast, this game features a portable camera perspective combined with realistic graphics and spatial sound reverberation effects, providing players with an immersive experience. This time,the player … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 除邪(CHUXIE).

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