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Games like The Time After

Looking for games like The Time After? Here are top open world shooter recommendations with a post-apocalyptic focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with State of Decay, Lesion or Resident Fear 2.

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  1. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 17,686 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 5 reviews

    The end is here. Life as you knew it has gone to hell after the mother of all zombie outbreaks. Now you and the few scattered survivors must band together to survive and rebuild in a 3rd-person action game set in a dynamic open world. You choose where to make your stand, designing and fortifying your home base, performing daring raids for food and ammunition, and rescuing other playable survivors … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to State of Decay.

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  2. Explore, scavenge, build, drive, and survive together in a high-fidelity open-world zombie sandbox. Hunt down biological Lesions and reclaim the world from the infected. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lesion.

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  3. 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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  4. OUTBREAK‍ A Father and His 14-Year-Old Son Developing a Game from Cuba Before anything else, we want to be completely transparent. Outbreak is being developed in Cuba by only two people: a father and his 14-year-old son. We are not a studio. We do not have investors. We do not have a development team. This project is built using pre-made and marketplace assets acquired from various platforms, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OutBreak: The Last Survivor.

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  5. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    76% User Score Based on 223 reviews

    Can you push back against fate, live among ruthless gangs and fight back the zombie horde, with just a handful of ragtag militias to help you? Enjoy an unique blend of old school turn-based strategy, post-apoc survival mechanics and a thrilling RPG storyline. With all the benefits of the modern Unreal Engine, real bullet ballistics, day/night cycle, fire with dynamic material consumption and sprea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urban Strife.

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  6. 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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  7. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 169 reviews

    Zombie Hordes Everywhere Earth in Ruins. Near future. Walking dead roam everywhere. In the Bunker, you are safe. It's a pity you'll have to leave it to save your daughter and find an antidote to the dreadful virus. Yes, it's your mission. [img][/img] The Bunker is Your Fortress Story. At the epicenter of endless chaos, one brave doctor tries to invent a cure for this plague. The main chara… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Hope Bunker: Zombie Survival.

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  8. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 7,962 reviews

    Take charge of a group of survivors from your city. Choose your base of operations, then rebuild and readapt the buildings around you to create a self-sustaining settlement. And when the night falls - Defend the zone from the infected! Play on any city in the world, using real geographical data! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infection Free Zone.

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  9. 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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  10. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    77% User Score Based on 56 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    Experience an immersive and horrifying single-player survival horror nightmare. Trapped alone in a desolate manor and hunted by monstrous foes, you will need to scrounge for supplies, manage your resources, solve puzzles and battle the undead to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles.

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  11. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Prologue: The World is devastated by a man-made disaster on a planetary scale and a global war. Humanity is in decline. Its remnants have to survive on patches of land among the scoreched wastelands, putting up with destruction, toxic fallout, radioactive dust and other echoes of nuclear winter.Featueres:— Complete non-linear levels and branching story with different variants of endings— Satisfyi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apocalyptic Vibes.

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  12. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 2,621 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 8 reviews

    From the creators of The Last Stand: Union City and Dead Zone comes an all-new singleplayer rogue-lite action adventure. After you become infected by the zombie virus, you set out to explore the post-apocalypse and find hope for your fellow survivors. You can still make a difference. Don't give up. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Stand: Aftermath.

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  13. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 3,448 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 9 reviews

    Travel by train through a dying world. Look after your passengers, keep your train operational, and make sure you can always reach the next station. Make your way through swarms of infected at each station. Explore mysterious and abandoned stations looking for supplies and survivors. This is The Final Station. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Final Station.

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  14. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 14,064 reviews

    SurrounDead is an open world survival game. Taking place in a world ravaged by an apocalyptic catastrophe. The dead reign free and will stop at nothing to kill you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SurrounDead.

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  15. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 381 reviews

    Decision: Red Daze is an action RPG with a unique mix of survival and tower defense mechanics. Explore an apocalyptic wasteland and experience the dread of a deadly new disease. The only way to save humanity from this danger is to fight back against hordes of horrifying enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decision: Red Daze.

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  16. This is an open world 3D gunfight game based on the law of the jungle, which emphasizes the survival of the fittest. It is also a mission centered combat game based on experience leveling. It combines elements of role-playing, tactical strategy, and experience leveling. Background of the story: In 2999, when the first alien mother ship tore apart the atmosphere, humans realized that this disaster … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EagleRoad:WorldRise.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    82% User Score Based on 450 reviews

    We have lost everything. Somehow we keep on moving. Cargo Hunters is a third-person extraction PvE shooter in which you control a remote-controlled humanoid robot to scavenge resources on a decaying Earth. Collect and lose loot. Build your shelter. Face challenges. Battle enemies. Fall. Rise. Survive no matter how you define survival. A forgotten home. After the global temperature rise, mankind fa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cargo Hunters.

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  18. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Embark on an epic journey through a world ravaged by a failed experiment, now overrun by relentless zombies and eerie mutations. Battle through stunning environments, from abandoned cities to dark swamps, using an arsenal of weapons to fight the horrors that lurk in the shadows. This is the zombie-only version of Aftertime, our previous game, featuring remastered gameplay and improved level design… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey Through the Undead.

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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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  20. 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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  21. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Play Generation Zero on PS5 Now with an enhanced 60fps experience at no extra cost. Generation Zero is set in the familiar but hostile open world of Östertörn, Sweden. Your once peaceful home has now been overrun by mysterious, deadly machine enemies. You must choose your battles wisely as you engage in adrenaline-pumping guerilla combat against the mechanical forces. Explore a Hostile Open World … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Generation Zero.

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  22. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    82% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Atomic Exile is a top down post-apocalyptic extraction shooter set in the desert wastelands of near future America. You will visit enclaves, explore devastated ruins and encounter NPCs such as other survivors, raiders, mutated beasts and rogue machines. Each run is a new experience with procedural generation ensuring that exploring the same area twice is never the same. Equipment You will star… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atomic Exile.

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  24. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    79% User Score Based on 457 reviews

    Heat Death is a sci-fi survival game where you can build, upgrade, and customize your battle train to explore and survive a frozen world! This train is not only your shelter and vehicle, but also your weapon and ally to face hostile drones, deadly storms, and hidden mysteries of an unknown world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heat Death: Survival Train.

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  25. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 4,012 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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  26. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 1,638 reviews

    Become a sea captain on a post-apocalyptic Earth completely covered in water and go on an adventure in a huge open world. Sail through storms, fight and trade, capture other people's boats or build your own, extract resources from the bottom of the ocean, reveal the secrets of the Age of Water world. Features Water post-apocalypseThe ocean destroyed a once great civilization, but people survived a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Water.

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  27. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 44,416 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 38 reviews

    Following the theft of his V8 Interceptor by marauders, Max embarks on a perilous journey to reclaim his legendary vehicle. Max joins forces with Chumbucket, an "idiot savant sidekick", and commandeers an all-new vehicle capable of heavy customisation - the "Magnum Opus". Fighting his way toward his vehicle, Max will encounter many others throughout the outback, both friend and foe. Ultimately, Ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mad Max.

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  28. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    62% User Score Based on 448 reviews

    Survivor Squad is a Strategy Action game where you control a Squad of up to four survivors and guide them through a highly randomized world looking for supplies to aid you on your journey. Scavenge for supplies in every corner of every building, craft your gear, pick your skills and loadout while keeping your Squad alive by covering every corner and moving as a group. It is a game that encourage… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survivor Squad.

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  29. 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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  30. Deadtale is an action-packed FPS roguelike set in a post-apocalyptic world where humans and robots share one goal: wipe out the infection that destroyed most of Earth, and is still very much alive. Together with Buddy, your autonomous combat vehicle armed with plenty of ways to turn infected into red paste, you head into dangerous zones to kill as many infected as possible and push them further b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadtale.

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  31. Asymmetric co-op horror set in the SCP universe. 1-12 survivors trapped in a collapsing Foundation site, and one of you is infected. They know it, and they're hiding it. Complete objectives, trust no one, and escape before the GOC purges everything. Locate. Secure. Survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP: Scavenger Project.

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  32. Resident Fear 3 : Ascension is a thrilling story-driven horror adventure where three survivors fight through a world of infected chaos to stop the man behind it all. Dark secrets, intense action, and emotional twists await in this cinematic journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resident Fear 3: Ascension.

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    Noga is my third game as a solo indie developer. It's a single-player story-based game in first-person, with shooting and driving mechanics. You are the sole survivor of an alien attack on a military outpost where your friend was kidnapped. Embark on a long and dangerous journey to try to save him and yourself in a world that has suddenly turned upside down and become a death trap. As the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noga.

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  34.                                           ● After the collapse, the machines took control of the cities. There is silence… but no safety. ● The machines watch, listen, and respond. Every area, every structure, and every movement demands attention. Survival in this world is not only about fast reflexes, but also awareness. ● The game is built around fast-paced FPS combat. Clean and responsiv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NULL SECTOR: LAST PROTOCOL.

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  35. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 517 reviews

    In the heart of an abandoned island, among the dark ruins of an extinct volcano, lies a secret that threatens all of humanity.Forcing to survive in a harsh environment, the Island fights back against every inexperienced survivor who dares to venture this far in search of its mind-bending power.Your goal is to find the Island Core and take control over it.It's up to you to be its Master or Destroy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outbreak Island.

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  36. "He sees himself at a witches' sabbath, among monsters, sorcerers, and the dead…" The world is dying. The hard part is living through it. Character Customization – Create your survivor and immerse yourself in a story that is truly your own. Open-World Exploration – Explore an infected-overrun Tokyo, entering homes, stores, police stations, and many other buildings. Every place with it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SONG OF THE DEAD.

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  37. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 6,618 reviews

    Explore, survive, and push every limit behind the wheel of your own vehicle in an unpredictable open world, solo or with up to 4 players. Drive Beyond Horizons is an immersive sandbox driving experience where you embark on an adventure across vast, procedurally generated landscapes. From arid deserts to rugged terrain, every journey tells a unique story. Behind the wheel of fully customizable … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drive Beyond Horizons.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    81% User Score Based on 9,415 reviews

    MISERY is a co-op rogue-lite survival game for fans of Lethal Company and Stalker. You play as PMCs guarding a secret research institute in the Republic of Zaslavie.The Scientific Institute for Research of the Zaslavie Exclusion Zone (SIRZEZ) was built before the war to study anomalies and artifacts. Over time, these artifacts became the cause of conflict between international military blocs. Neit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MISERY.

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  39. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 203 reviews

    Includes: Base Game The Official Book Digital Supporter Pack Original Soundtrack This package will make your survival dreams come true. Dive into a challenging world, where you fight for survival against the backdrop of a catastrophic meteor strike that left Earth in an eternal autumn. Enjoy the sounds of Survive the Fall with the Original Soundtrack and get the most out of the game with the offic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive the Fall.

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  40. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 2,787 reviews

    Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days is a side-scrolling shelter survival game that tasks you with guiding a desperate group of zombie apocalypse survivors to safety. Craft weapons, scavenge resources, balance your group’s needs, and try to get everyone out of danger alive. Texas, 1980. Walton City is a sprawling, coastal metropolis in the grip of a scorching heatwave and crippling economic crisis. Eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days.

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  41. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    46% User Score Based on 157 reviews

    Drive, maintain, explore, scavenge, upgrade and hunt to survive the Long Drive North. Drive and maintain your trusty old RV: get hands on and refuel & repair your vehicle Survive an unforgiving world: manage your sleep, hunger and thirst levels, scavenge for parts, and hunt for food Use recipes and cook to survive Upgrade and customise your RV: scavenge engine, battery and wheel u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Long Drive North: Co-Op RV Simulator.

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  42. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    88% User Score Based on 155 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 42 reviews

    The next installment in the critically acclaimed “State of Decay” franchise immerses you in an all-new, multiplayer zombie survival fantasy. Build a lasting community, working with other players or solo to overcome challenges while exploring your own unique story in a world that remembers the choices you make. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to State of Decay 2.

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  43. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 263 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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  44. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 1,842 reviews

    Face the first few days after the survivors come to the surface. Gather resources, scavenge the buildings and create a Zone that will be able to stop horde attacks at night. Conquer Prologue to prove you're ready for the upcoming full version of Infection Free Zone. “The Mad Virus” has spread throughout the world with the speed of jet planes. The infected are highly aggressive, fast and strong. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infection Free Zone – Prologue.

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  46. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    69% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    This is a third person action shooter game. Support for custom character size, support for costume change, use guns and bows for long-distance combat, can also use cold weapons for melee combat, with some training elements. Enemies include monsters and humans. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Game of Annie.

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  47. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 38,385 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 73 reviews

    Metro Exodus is an epic, story-driven first person shooter from 4A Games that blends deadly combat and stealth with exploration and survival horror in one of the most immersive game worlds ever created. Flee the shattered ruins of dead Moscow and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across post-apocalyptic Russia in the greatest Metro adventure yet. Explore the Russian wilderness in vas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metro Exodus.

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  48. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    57% User Score Based on 322 reviews

    Heavenworld is an open world adventure game mixing role playing, survival and management with NPC survivors. Each game is unique and managed by a game master who influences events. A powerful map editor is also available. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heavenworld.

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  49. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    82% User Score Based on 1,095 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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  50. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 681 reviews

    March of the Living is a survival roguelike inspired by FTL and The Walking Dead in which players must guide a group of survivors to a rumored safe haven. During their journey they'll have to fight their way through hordes of infected, encounter friendly and hostile survivors, scavenge for supplies and make decisions through text based dialog's that might make the difference between success or fai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to March of the Living.

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