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Games like War of the Worlds

Games like War of the Worlds

Games like War of the Worlds

Looking for games like War of the Worlds? Here are top open world shooter recommendations with a horror and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with 7 Days to Die, DayZ or Nimoyd - Survival Sandbox.

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  1. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 87,861 reviews
    Critic Score 36%Based on 18 reviews

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

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  2. 64%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 3 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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  3. Nimoyd is a science-fiction and fantasy sandbox adventure set on Earth, in the year 2702, or any randomly generated planet you like. A massive, open-world full of wonder, dungeons, and cities awaits you! Survive a Vast World Your only way to survive is to dig, craft, and fight through this strange world. Manage your energy supply as you explore forests, grass plains, deserts, dark caves and dung… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nimoyd - Survival Sandbox.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 7,362 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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  5. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    60% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Just Survival - The Zombie Awakening is a Post-Apocalyptic Zombie Survival Massively Multiplayer Online Player Game developed and published by Awakening Games Entertainment. This survival game, immerses you in a 4 year Post Apocalypse Zombie Infested Unique Earth Landscape where humanity is fighting endlessly & teaming up to take back control of the infected zombie hordes! This is the Early A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just Survival - The Zombie Awakening.

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  6. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    71% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Junk Survivor is a zombie post-apocalypse game where you loot, craft, build and farm in a struggle to survive. With a vast map to explore, a robust skillset to unlock this customizable sandbox awaits the adventurer. How long before you die! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Junk Survivor.

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  7. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    52% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    The Phage, a deadly virus infecting humans and animals, is decimating the human population on earth – so humanity has set out to find a new home by colonizing a hostile alien planet. GearStorm - Armored Survival is a story-driven science fiction survival game. Survive the deadly Phage virus, establish your settlement, build your defenses, explore a new world, establish trade with the inhabitants… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GearStorm - Armored Survival.

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  8. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Dransik is a retro fantasy MMORPG that offers a variety of different ways to develop your character as you explore the world of Dransik. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dransik.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    63% User Score Based on 9,516 reviews

    Hurtworld is a hardcore multiplayer survival FPS with a focus on deep survival progression that doesn't become trivial once you establish some basic needs. Built for hardcore gamers, Hurtworld aims to punish. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hurtworld.

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  10. LUGH WORLD – A Massive Online Monster-Taming Adventure Lugh World is a massive online adventure where every step unlocks new possibilities. Discover the City of Miranda, capture and evolve Lughs — one-of-a-kind, charismatic creatures — and uncover secrets scattered across a living, ever-changing world. It’s not just about battles — it’s about friendships, rivalries, and the freedom to forge your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lugh World.

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  11. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    61% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    The Dark World: The Edge of Eternity is a horror survival game. Players will fight for survival in the cruel dark world of Werewolves, Witches and Vampires, or they can embrace the darkness and become one of them. Try to save your race from total extermination in Singleplayer or Multiplayer mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark World: Edge of Eternity.

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  13. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    81% User Score Based on 2,587 reviews

    It's one year after the collapse of civilization and self-centered hedge fund manager Joe Wheeler emerges from his specially constructed bunker in search of food. This is a huge open-world RPG where you have the freedom to play how you want - but your choices have consequences. Your aim is to find other survivors, gain their respect, and build a community. You'll scavenge for supplies, trade, plan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survivalist.

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  14. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 221,570 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    Project Zomboid is the ultimate in zombie survival. Alone or in MP: you loot, build, craft, fight, farm and fish in a struggle to survive. A hardcore RPG skillset, a vast map, a massively customisable sandbox and a cute tutorial raccoon await the unwary. So how will you die? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Zomboid.

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  15. Join the community About the Game "They sold us a brighter future. They delivered the end of the world."Hello Sunshine is a mystery survival RPG set in the sun-scorched ruins of a corporate empire. You play the final employee. Your mission: reach the tower at the end of the road, and help decide the fate of what remains of this world. To survive the blistering heat and deadly sun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Sunshine.

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  16. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story
    87% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    Roadmap About the Game the Earth has become uninhabitable. You've been hired by the bunker managers. It's your only chance. Don't screw it up or you'll be kicked out of the bunker. your job is to fix the problems of the bunkers and make sure they stand. The creatures are causing problems in the bunker. their life sources are becoming unusable, find them and make them work.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bunker Invaders.

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  17. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 173 reviews

    MoonMiners is a cooperative survival simulator of miners in space, in an alternative dystopian future. You take on the role of space miners working for an evil corporation far from home, and it will be much easier for you to die than to do your job. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MoonMiners.

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  18. 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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  19. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    57% User Score Based on 424 reviews

    GAME EDITIONS Visit to see the detailed Premium and Founder Editions item list *** Please note that Premium and Founder expansion packs are not refundable About the GameThis is your story of survival, trust, and renown in the wild and unforgiving world of 1899 America. Embrace the challenge, make your choices, and see where your twisted path leads. Survival in the wild is a true test of s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Twisted Path to Renown.

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  20. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 15,630 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 42 reviews

    The dead have risen and civilization has fallen. Now it's up to you to gather survivors, scavenge for resources and build a community with up to three of your friends in a post-apocalyptic world – a world where you define what it means to survive in this ultimate zombie survival simulation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to State of Decay 2.

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  21. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    86% User Score Based on 742 reviews

    Join a Tank as a Driver, Gunner or Commander and team up with and against other Tanks in Tank Vs Tank combat Where tactics and communication is key If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steel Crew.

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  22. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 63,685 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 5 reviews

    Includes: Maxwell’s Verdant Skin Set Wigfrid’s Verdant Skin Set Woodie’s Verdant Skin Set Wes’ Verdant Skin Set Winona’s Verdant Skin Set WX-78’s Verdant Skin Set All Verdant Spring ChestSpring has sprung in the world of Don’t Starve, and it’s brought several flourishing fashions with it! In this Spring Chest you can find the original six Verdant skin sets, wearable in-game by your favorite Don’t … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Starve.

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  23. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 1,665 reviews

    It's ten years after the infection started, and rumors are swirling of a strange new terror. Long-established settlements are collapsing, one by one, amid reports of horrific violence. Survivors are running to the hills to escape, taking refuge in the more remote areas of the Pacific Northwest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survivalist: Invisible Strain.

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  24. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    87% User Score Based on 7,028 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 18 reviews

    Starship Troopers: Terran Command is a thrilling real-time strategy game set in the Starship Troopers movies universe. Take command of the Mobile Infantry and do your part in the war against the Arachnid threat. Ensure that human civilization, not insect, dominates the galaxy now and always! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starship Troopers: Terran Command.

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  25. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    62% User Score Based on 818 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    DISTRUST is an isometric survival adventure with procedural generation on an Arctic research station lost in the endless dark of a polar night. A story-rich fiction with multiple endings that suits both singleplayer fans and co-op enthusiasts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Distrust.

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  26. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 916,708 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife and other inhabitants, the environment, other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RUST.

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  27. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    57% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Post-apocalyptic, Sandbox, Crafting-survival Indie game. Explore at your own pace or team up with your friends in multiplayer. Early access game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Old Future: Post-Apocalyptic Times.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    87% User Score Based on 984 reviews

    Wayward is a turn-based, top-down, wilderness survival roguelike in beta. In Wayward, there is a large focus on simulation, survival and openness. There are no classes; there are no levels. Progression of your character depends on individual skill and stat gains by your interactions with items or objects in the world. You are free to play and explore the game in any fashion you wish. Wayward wil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wayward.

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  29. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    93% User Score Based on 616 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    In the seas of the distant future, humans have all but disappeared. In your current, newly awakened state, you are no more than a piece of seafood. But you have also been blessed with talent in leading your allies in battle. Do whatever it takes to become the Ace of Seafood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ace of Seafood.

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  30. 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 70%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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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    35% User Score Based on 226 reviews

    Voodoo is a multiplayer open-world survival game set amidst the fantasy wildlife of primal Africa. Champion the call of your tribe by hunting, gathering and crafting resources, building your village, and battling for territory and domination at the dawn of civilization. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voodoo.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    61% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    You have a unique opportunity to feel like an operator of a special squad to fight paranormal creatures and monsters (Special Paranormal Assault Team - S.P.A.T.). Solve challenging problems with unknown monsters in the dark corners of the earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to S.P.A.T..

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Explore, build, craft and survive on a mysterious forest island. - Explore the open world - Collect resources for crafting & construction - Find food and water while you build a shelter - Hunt for food or just for fun - Plan & construct shelters, campfires, defences, traps and more - Craft weapons, tools or materials for construction - Escape the island or stay and make a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Woods.

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  34. Return: Unknown Welcome to Return: Unknown, a survival-adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic Manhattan. Once a thriving metropolis, now abandoned by civilization after the outbreak of a global virus, it offers both challenges and countless possibilities. Welcome to Return: Unknown – Your ultimate survival journey begins now!Immerse yourself in a post-apocalyptic world where relentless infect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return: Unknown.

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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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. Scavenger ProjectScavenger Project is a 1–5 player, co-op focused, tactical exploration and mission-based game set in the SCP universe. Players accept missions issued by the SCP Foundation, enter abandoned zones, locate dangerous anomalies, attempt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP: Scavenger Project.

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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    86% User Score Based on 474 reviews

    In this online horror co-op, you play as a scrappy goblin, scavenging dungeons, dodging traps, and fleeing monsters to feed the Goblin King. Team up with goblin pals, or go rogue, as you dive deep and cause chaos! Fail to feed him, and you might be the next meal! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PIT OF GOBLIN.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    83% User Score Based on 6,572 reviews

    Roadmap About the Game MISERY is a co-op rogue-lite survival game.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. Neither side … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MISERY.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 155 reviews

    Fishing is not a hobby, it's a mindset. It is only reserved for the most dedicated among us. The extensive knowledge and experience required to be a full-time fisherman weeds out the weak and discourages even the strong. This job is not an easy one, but if you think you are up to it then... Who is stopping you? Hop on the Fishing Grind. Fishing Grind is a Coop/Singleplayer experience where y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishing Grind.

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  43. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    91% User Score Based on 1,308 reviews

    Kletka is a co-op horror game about going down in an elevator that is trying to eat you. Feed the elevator, explore deadly floors and descend deeper. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KLETKA.

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  44.   Fantasy Shootoff   Fantasy Shootoff is a free PvPvE fantasy game where you fight against enemy npcs or have a duel with your friends on one big map filled with crazy weapons, story and much more. Play Single player and level up your character or jump into Multiplayer and kill enemies or just hang out. Fantasy Shootoff is constantly being updated so be ready. Fantasy Shootoff is developed and pu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fantasy Shootoff.

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  45. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    83% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    The fierce and bloody battles in OPG: Clan Wars combine dynamic firefights, brutal opponents and a Survival system to create a true hybrid of genres. Raid Recycling loot into resources Capturing territories. Fortifications for the defense of the Base. Vehicles OPG: Clan Wars offers a variety of game modes so that everyone can find something to their liking. You can play Arena Sh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OPG: Clan Wars.

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  46. 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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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 4,907 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 2 reviews

    Lay claim to unspoiled lands and pave the way for a fierce Viking tribe. Craft the ultimate settlement solo or together with up to x3 friends. Trust in the Gods and the power of the Eye of Odin and summon intelligent NPC villagers to provide camaraderie and relief from the toils of survival. In ASKA, strive to build a self-sustaining Viking tribe, working, crafting, hunting and fighting together.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aska.

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  48. 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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  49. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 5,232 reviews

    We Need to Go Deeper is a 2-4-player cooperative submarine rogue-like set in a Jules Verne-inspired undersea universe. In the game, you and your crew must embark on many voyages into a mysterious undersea trench known as The Living Infinite. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We Need To Go Deeper.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 5,048 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    You play the role of a military commander hidden deep within an underground bunker. Your mission - to successfully exterminate your enemy's civilian population whilst disabling their ability to attack your own. Start by launching your battleships, submarines, and bombers in order to decimate your opponent's defences. Scramble together your alliances, but remember only one can stand victorious. Pre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEFCON.

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