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Looking for games like TheDark? Here are top open world hack and slash recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Taora: Survival, Dead District: Survival or Barbarian.

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  1. 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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  2. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    58% User Score Based on 184 reviews

    Dead District is an open-world survival sandbox where every decision matters. You start on a hostile island full of threats: wild animals, deadly traps, the infected and desperate survivors. Your goal is simple — stay alive. Build your shelter, craft weapons and tools, cultivate food, and explore the island alone or together with friends. Four unique characters are available, each ready to face… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead District: Survival.

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  3. Barbarian is a soulslike-inspired open-world survival RPG for 1–10 players, blending exploration, crafting, and base building with fast, skill-based combat. Master fluid combat with precise parries and dodges as you explore a vast world, gather resources, craft and upgrade gear, and build your own base. Defeat powerful bosses and grow stronger on your journey—play solo or with friends. Multipl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barbarian.

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  4. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    38% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    “Frontier Legends is an open-world adventure that combines survival, crafting and exploration in a Wild West setting. You arrive as a new settler on the frontier and are left to fend for yourself as you learn the ways of the West. Tend to your needs, manage resources and explore the wilderness; you just might unravel some of the land’s mysteries along the way. Over time, you can build your own se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frontier Legends.

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    39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    39% User Score Based on 317 reviews

    Embark on an immersive journey in post-apocalyptic Stillwater Bay, where narrative-driven gameplay unfolds through interactions with engaging NPCs and missions. Gear up for a challenge, where you'll navigate through intense encounters that promise an adrenaline-fueled experience, requiring a perfect blend of skill and strategy. Get ready for each encounter to put you on the edge of your seat. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lifeless.

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

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

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  7. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    70% User Score Based on 622 reviews

    Hail to the King! In Crestfallen: Medieval Survival, players clash for dominance over the realm through strategic castle building and fierce combat. Craft epic armor, forge deadly medieval weapons, and build a kingdom worthy of legend. Create a Guild, trade goods, and prevail! Build Thy Kingdom: A Humble Abode - Begin with a small Keep, a hovel from wood and plaster, then progress through differen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crestfallen: Medieval Survival.

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  8. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 79,363 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 6 reviews

    Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once Human.

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  9. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    74% User Score Based on 205,833 reviews
    Critic Score 20%Based on 1 reviews

    How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DayZ.

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  10. 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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  11. 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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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    Dead Event is a multiplayer open world class based survival game in which the player grows up as a creature. The creature will get bigger overtime and grow with interactions in-game and lose some growth on death. Become part of a player-created ecosystem. Objective is to survive, eat or be eaten.. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Event.

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  13. 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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    10%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    17% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    JOIN THE DISCORDWant to be part of the Badlands community? Join our Discord. About the GameBadlands is a PVE-focused multiplayer open world sandbox set in a destroyed world. Be a post-apocalyptic scavenger and attempt to survive in a hostile environment. Use found resources to craft vital items and build a base to keep your horde safe. Befriend friendly scavengers and explore the environments … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Badlands.

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  15. Gameplay Features: Looting and Defensive Structures Scavenge abandoned homes and structures for weapons, supplies, and materials. Fortify buildings to defend yourself and your team against zombie hordes and hostile players. Survival Essentials: Food and Water Hunting: Track and hunt wildlife to obtain meat. Farming: Grow crops for a steady food supply. Foraging: Gather wild plants and berri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreadsite Survival.

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  16. Welcome to You Will Rot, an immersive open-world survival experience where realism meets intense multiplayer combat. In a massive, dynamic world shaped by real-world weather and time, you must scavenge for supplies, loot other players, and craft everything you need to survive. Whether you're a lone wolf or part of a clan, the world is unforgiving. The question is: how long can you last? Set in th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Will Rot.

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  17. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 1,780 reviews

    Salt 2 is a pirate-themed open world adventure focused on exploration, crafting, and survival. Play solo or with up to 5 friends, sailing the sea with your ship as a mobile base. Discover islands full of quests, towns, caves, and secrets. Level up, craft gear, hunt, fish, and customize your ship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salt 2: Shores of Gold.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    69% User Score Based on 131 reviews

    Ars Notoria is an open-world survival crafting game set in a rich fantasy world. Blending classic gameplay elements like building, crafting, and survival, it invites you on a journey filled with wonder, mystery, and discovery. Venture out alone or team up with friends to explore a land full of secrets and danger. Build your base, gather resources, expand your influence, and stand against the ever-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ars Notoria.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    68% User Score Based on 1,143 reviews

    Renown is a multiplayer survival experience set in a vast and ever changing medieval world. Players begin with nothing, gathering resources, building a kingdom and fighting to survive in the hopes of becoming renowned across the land. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Renown.

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  20. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    You can also get the game at a lower price on our new store ... Created By A Solo Developer ... Shatterland blends survival, exploration, and story-driven mystery. Uncover memory fragments, craft your base, and fight back against your brother’s infected army to reclaim the world that was once yours. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ..STOR… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shatterland.

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  22. 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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  23. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 1,024 reviews

    Ragnarok shattered the world, the gods have chosen you to shape the next one. Cloudheim is a cooperative action RPG blending crafting with chaotic physics-based combat. Gather your allies, craft your weapons, and upgrade your shop in the sky to bring harmony to a broken realm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cloudheim.

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  24. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    84% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    The gods have abandoned this world, leaving it at the mercy of endless storms and the howls of the Black Wailers hunting in the dark. In this vast, procedurally generated wilderness, every night is a fight to survive, and every dawn is a hard-earned victory. Playable solo or with up to 6 players in online co-op, Whisper of the Swallows is a brutal survival experience where your goal is not just to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisper of the Swallows.

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  25. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    66% User Score Based on 3,838 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 7 reviews

    Dead or Alive? Make up your mind, stranger. We don’t like that undead business here in Louisiana… Survive solo or with friends as you look to fulfill your basic needs of food, water and shelter, crafting your own tools and weapons while you secure your camp and face flesh hungry zombies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How To Survive 2.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    65% User Score Based on 202 reviews

    Explore a world in ruins, scavenge resources, craft weaponry & equipment and fight for every inch of terrain. Set up and defend your outposts & blow up your enemies' bases. Unlock crafting recipes, skills, and skins. Let the best team tactics win! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNITED 1944.

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  27. 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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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    76% User Score Based on 1,731 reviews

    Salt is an ocean based adventure and exploration game set in a infinite procedurally generated world. Experience pure freedom to play the way you want as you sail across a vast ocean and explore huge islands in your search for adventure. During your travels you will fight pirates, bosses and other creatures, complete quests, customize your ships, hunt wildlife, sail huge waves, loot and craft item… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salt.

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  29. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    55% User Score Based on 1,329 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    You’re a castaway stranded in the middle of nowhere. The storm is gone, the worst certainly not. Look for food and resources, craft gear, make a shelter. These are the basics, you will need much more to stay alive on this cut-off-the-world, yet not desert island. Build and burn, sail and explore, stay out of reach! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of Reach.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    43% User Score Based on 131 reviews

    New Dawn is a survival sandbox open-world multiplayer, set on an island in pirate age. Terrible pirates land on an unknown island of Southern America at the end of 1800, occupying it with brutality and immorality. These sea men are brutal and pitiless, killing them will be hard! A new dawn will rise for natives. Their life will change radically and they’ll have to hide and find solution to surviv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New Dawn.

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  31. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    69% User Score Based on 3,890 reviews

    This is a multiplayer cooperative open world construction survival sandbox game, where you and your friends must find supplies and build shelters in this world. You have to keep an eye on your character's needs state at all times, a bad state is likely to lead to death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No One Survived.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    49% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    Stone Rage is a prehistoric openworld survival game in where you either play as a humanoid, neanderthal or as a creature. You will find friends and create enemies as you struggle for survival through a prehistoric landscape filled with dangerous animals, scarce resources, and a harsh climate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stone Rage.

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  33. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    64% User Score Based on 3,423 reviews

    Unique FPS multiplayer survival game focusing on teamwork, fortification, creativity and strategy. Secure a structure or roam free, the choice is yours. Test your survival skills against the dead and see how many nights you can survive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive the Nights.

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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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  35. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    59% User Score Based on 3,318 reviews

    Outlaws of the Old West is a massively multiplayer survival MMO with a huge world, thousands of items and a modular building system. Survive the wild, build your own homestead, defeat villainous bandits and work with others to tame the Wild West. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outlaws of the Old West.

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  36. JOIN OUR DISCORD About the GameWhen the RHAB-14 virus broke out, the world fell within weeks. Cities fell silent, order collapsed, and humanity turned into restless, mutated beings driven by hunger and rage. Years later, civilization is nothing but a memory. Nature has reclaimed the land, power grids lie in ruins, and every day is a fight to survive. In Ardem, you decide whom to trust, where… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ardem.

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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. Massive Multiplayer MapExplore a massive 1,200 km² open-world map on an epic journey with 5,000 other players on a single server. Travel through 12 distinct terrains and bio-environments, finding, collecting, and hunting hundreds of unique items, vegetation, resources, and wild animals. Endure hot and cold environments, facing their harsh effects on your body. From western-style towns to hidden l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CrisisX.

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    34%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    53% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    "Broken World" is an exciting adventure in the post-apocalypse world, where players will have to survive in a dangerous environment inhabited by zombies and other threats. At the same time, players must build and strengthen their shelters to protect themselves from attacks and provide the necessary resources for survival. Features: The style of low-poly graphics creates a unique atmosphere of the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken World.

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  41. 20%Game Brain Score
    20% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to the World of Survival Horror!DeadHAPPY is a Co-op/PVP, Single Player/Multi Player, Survival and Crafting game in a Persistent Open World with a Unique and Colourful Stylized look.Survive Alone or with Friends. Gather Food, Water and Weapons, Fight against the Zombie horde or Other Players! Craft Gear, Harvest Resources from Nature or Loot your Fellow man!The World Has Ended. The Zombie … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DeadHAPPY.

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    26%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Explore a new worldEmbark on an epic journey in Before1700, a PvP/PvE survival adventure set in a captivating medieval era. Navigate through varied landscapes, either on your own in B1700's dedicated servers or alongside others in player-hosted worlds. Discover a world alive with animals, magic, demons, and AI-driven NPCs, all contributing to a dynamic ecosystem.Arm Yourself for AdventureEquip you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to B1700.

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  43. 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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  44. Lost Souls takes you and your friends on an epic adventure! In single player mode, you can test yourself by passing the most difficult tests: Gather supplies - craft powerful weapons to fight against various opponents. - build a temporary shelter to take a breath from the huge number of deaths. Explore the dungeon - study each level carefu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Souls.

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  45. It is the late 21st century. The world is dying, consumed by unchecked capitalism and technology run amok. Beset by genetic horrors, biological warfare, and a collapsing ecosystem, humanity struggles to find a way to survive. You are one of the survivors, a so-called Newborn, immune to the most devastating plague in the history of man–the Von Aegis Syndrome (VAS). You and your fellow Newborn may y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of The Newborns.

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  46. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    55% User Score Based on 6,754 reviews

    PLAY PAX DEI NOW! Begin your adventure into the world of Pax Dei. Use the public crafting stations to build your first tools and gear. Explore the wilds, battle enemies for Gold and loot, and trade, or fight, with other players. Accumulate Grace to perform Miracles and claim your own Plot of land inside the game. Welcome to our world. Includes: - Game access - 2x Character Slots - 1 Plot Token* … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pax Dei.

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  47. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    71% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    “Singularity Survivors” throws you into the heart of a post-apocalyptic realm where the very essence of survival is put to the test in a vast, open-world environment. As a multiplayer survival game that demands wit, will, and strategy, you’re not just fighting to live — you’re crafting a new world from the ashes of the old. Build, collaborate, and battle against the remnants of a society overrun b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Singularity Survivors.

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  48. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    53% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    WELCOME =============== Journey into the world of Kando. Take on creatures, craft awesome weapons, help villagers and cut down tree's. Will you slay your way to the top? Or become a master craftsman. It's all down to you. SKILLS =============== Kando Realm focuses not only on the combat side of the game but has a separate skill levelling system inspired by that of Old School Runescape for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kando Realm.

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  49. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 89,178 reviews

    Discover V Rising on the official PlayStation website - gameplay details, purchase options, trailers and screenshots of this vampire-themed survival-based action-RPG If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to V Rising.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    59% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    ROADMAP About the GameAfter a catastrophic event on a remote island, the area has been sealed off under strict international quarantine. With most of the civilian population evacuated, a handful of factions have moved in to uncover the island's secrets. Each faction has its own agenda, hired by shadowy clients to search for valuable resources, artifacts, and anything that can be exploited for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PolyZ.

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