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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, Odd Remedy or DayZ.

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  1. 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 39%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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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    91% User Score Based on 149 reviews

    Escape the open-world island infested with monster spiders while on duty as a prisoner with your friends. Loot the city, destroy the caves, take some selfies on the way out in your car before you set sail. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Odd Remedy.

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  3. 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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  4. Welcome to the uncertain world of The Lost, an immersive survival game where your instincts will be your greatest asset. Stranded in a vast, lost world of wilderness, you must navigate through diverse landscapes, endure harsh weather conditions, and outsmart the relentless challenges nature throws your way. You are stranded, lost on an island. After surviving an aerial bombing on board the ISS … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost.

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  5. END US is an open-world survival game set in the ruins of a world that once thrived.The lights have gone out, and society has become nothing more than a distant echo. Now, only the primitive instinct to fight for life remains in an environment where civilization has been replaced by chaos. You will need to master the art of scavenging, vital resource management, and building desperate defenses aga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to END US.

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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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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    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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    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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  12. 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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  13. Photons is a cooperative multiplayer horror game, in which you and your friends are destined to work underground, while trying to live in total darkness beneath the earth’s surface. The only way to navigate your areas is to use specialized tools, in order to control the area around you. The job is to maintain the excavation equipment, explore vast cave systems, loot for items and to not die. Succe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PHOTONS.

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  14. 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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  15. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 2,599 reviews

    Level Zero: Extraction is a multiplayer extraction horror - a unique take on survival experience that blends the heart-pounding tension of asymmetric horrors with the high-stakes showdowns of extraction shooters. Embark on a dangerous scavenging expedition where 3 teams of up to 3 mercenaries compete for loot and dare to come back. Or take on the role of two deadly alien monsters and hunt for hum… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Level Zero: Extraction.

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  16. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    80% User Score Based on 1,142 reviews

    Sketchy's Contract is a co-op horror looting game set in outer space on a mysterious asteroid belt where you, a traveler, have caught wind of an exciting advertisement promising a grand adventure with great rewards. Your duties will be simple but fun! Whether alone or with friends, you'll be able to travel to and explore exotic planets, harvest planetary materials, fight alien lifeforms, and searc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sketchy's Contract.

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  17. 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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    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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  19. RUNNING WITH RIFLES 2 is a top-down military shooter set in a fictional Eastern Bloc-inspired country seized by the ruthless Vanguard Army. As the occupation tightens its grip, multiple factions emerge in the region, each responding to the conflict in their own way. Your journey begins as a survivor exploring an open world where scattered survivor communities struggle to endure. They scaven… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RUNNING WITH RIFLES 2.

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  20. Imagined Worlds. Ruthless Conditions. In a world where humanity’s survival hinges on a mysterious machine, players take on crucial roles to protect and maintain it. The Sanctuary, humanity's last refuge, requires constant care and resources. Portals have unleashed insectoid monsters, threatening the stability of this essential machine and humanity's future. GAME FEATURESIntense Combat and Explor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omnicopia.

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  21. 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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  22. Survive or Succumb: Extant – A Zombie Eradication Co-op Simulation The Pinnacle of Survival Gaming: Where Solo Valor Meets Unbreakable Team Bonds in a Zombie-Infested Wasteland Dive headfirst into the apocalypse with Extant: Zombie Eradication Co-op Simulation, a groundbreaking multiplayer co-op that merges first-person and third-person shooter dynamics into a military extraction narrative teemi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EXTANT: Zombie Eradication Co-op Simulation.

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  23. 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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  24. This is just the beginning. We have a long road ahead and exciting promises to deliver add Scavenger Project to your Steam Wishlist and join us early.SCP: Scavenger ProjectA 6-12 player asymmetric co-op horror game set in the SCP universe. Locate. Secure. Survive. Something is wrong with one of us.Your Scavenger team was sent to an abandoned Foundation site for a routine job. It should have been… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP: Scavenger Project.

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  25. Description: Immerse yourself in a post-apocalyptic world teeming with zombies and hostile gangs in the game "All in Vain." Explore a vast open world, engage in diverse quests, and develop your survival strategy. Utilize an advanced crafting system and weapon customization to create unique items and enhance your combat prowess. Your decisions will determine your fate in this harsh and ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALL IN VAIN.

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  26. Short IntroductionAfter a devastating alien invasion, the last survivors of humanity struggle to stay alive. While attempting to rebuild civilization, they face overwhelming alien forces that now dominate the Earth. But with the newly developed Orb Technology, humanity has one final chance to reclaim the planet. World Information & Key Features(Scroll down for gameplay details) (⚠️ The gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbfall Reclaim the Planet.

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  28. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 52 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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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    71% User Score Based on 2,844 reviews

    Overview In this first person horror game, immerse yourself in the dark otherworldly horror of the medieval. A long and dangerous road awaits the chosen Pilgrims. You will journey to find out what lies at the end of the road. Thrust from the safety of your Village, given little supplies and a powered wagon. Take yourself and your companions through a dark world to find what awaits you along this … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PILGRIM.

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  30. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 10,594 reviews

    CastleMiner Z is an infinite world filled with deep places to explore, and horrifying monsters to slay. Build structures out of blocks, craft weapons and tools from raw materials, and explore the vast and frightening world around you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CastleMiner Z.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 22,164 reviews

    You have a unique opportunity to gather a team of friends or go on a solitary expedition to the forests of wild reserves and feel like a real hunter for Bigfoots. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BIGFOOT.

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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    81% User Score Based on 1,306 reviews

    Combat in Shark Attack Deathmatch 2 is savage, gritty and brutal. Players hunt each other down in various game modes with the constant threat of terrifying sharks joining in on the bloodshed.Tear divers apart as you take on the the role as the ocean's top apex predator, The Great White. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shark Attack Deathmatch 2.

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  35. Yomaia: The Definitive Survival Experience Yomaia is a MMO Survival Horror game developed by BEWARE LLC where players can immerse themselves in the wild and challenging world of Zone C, a huge and constantly changing island with its own mind that will make everyday a real challenge. As a player, you'll have the option to choose between prowling the island like a carnivore or herbivore dinosaur o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yomaia.

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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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  37. Explore the Post-apocalyptic Open WorldRooted is a post-apocalyptic survival game. Near the year 2100. You are one of the few survivors. You must progress and adapt through the ruins of the past civilization that collapsed due to global bacteriological warfare. Over the years, nature has somehow managed to make some areas safe, even taking back terrain and cleaning residue of the devastating b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rooted.

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  38. About DMZ: Nuclear Survival Set in a new supercontinent, "Pangea," born from tectonic shifts caused by nuclear war, born from tectonic shifts caused by the war, where an intense battle for survival unfolds. Players will excavate ancient ruins scattered across the land—such as pyramids, terracotta warriors, and Roman temples—researching relics, crafting items, and even resurrecting power… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DMZ: Nuclear Survival.

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  39. KÄMPFT WEITER! About the GameMass Invasion is an open-world, survival horror game with alien parasite-infected humans, alien warriors, and their creatures. Build, craft, and struggle to survive while facing obstacles throughout your journey. There is a story to follow as chapter one of the other three episodes is coming with the first version of the game but you decide what you do, where to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MASS INVASION.

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  40. 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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  41. NOTICE:  BUSINESS INQUIRIES SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO [email protected]. USING THE DISCORD SERVER FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES WILL RESULT IN A COMMUNITY BAN. OVERVIEWPROJECT CORRUPTION is a tense and atmospheric survival-horror game set in the industrial depths of the failing I.B.I.S. space station where you play as Tanner looking for your wife who is a lead scientist aboard the station. MULIT… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Corruption.

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  42. 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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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, humor
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    About This Game The world didn’t end in a single moment. No clear beginning or end. It faded — quietly, slowly — leaving behind places filled with silence, traces, and unanswered questions. ROTEN is an open-world zombie multiplayer, PvP PvE survival experience focused on atmosphere, exploration, and environmental storytelling. The world is open, hostile, and indifferent to your presence. You … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roten.

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  44. 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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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 336,648 reviews

    You are a contracted worker for the Company. Your job is to collect scrap from abandoned, industrialized moons to meet the Company's profit quota. You can use the cash you earn to travel to new moons with higher risks and rewards--or you can buy fancy suits and decorations for your ship. Experience nature, scanning any creature you find to add them to your bestiary. Explore the wondrous outdoors a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lethal Company.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Lock and load with Strike Force Delta in this action-packed sci-fi FPS! Play solo or team up to blast through hordes of Gacrux alien invaders, save humanity’s colonies, and dominate intense PvP showdowns. Gear up, soldier, and get ready to lead the Assault on Proxima! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Assault On Proxima.

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  47. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    53% User Score Based on 5,736 reviews

    nterstellar Marines resurrects the old school tactical FPS, offering a unique blend of co-op, role-playing and nonlinear gameplay. Set in a believable future, you take on the role as an elite soldier handpicked to join Project IM, a top secret military program being assembled to protect mankind from all dangers outside our solar system. Interstellar Marines is inspired by Half-Life, System Shock … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interstellar Marines.

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  48. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 2,272 reviews

    Half dead is a multiplayer sci-fi game about a violent TV show. The players' goal is to survive in a network of rooms full of traps. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Half Dead.

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  49. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    64% User Score Based on 23,198 reviews

    Miscreated is a multiplayer online hardcore survival game set in a post-apocalyptic future. You will need to survive against mutants, players, and even mother nature herself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miscreated.

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  50. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    89% User Score Based on 30,279 reviews

    "When there's no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earth." A tribute to the highly acclaimed film series in which the above quote originated from, No More Room in Hell (PC Gamer's Mod of the Year 2011, ModDB's Editor Choice Multiplayer Mod of the Year 2011), is a co-operative realistic first person survival horror modification for the Source Engine. Taking inspiration from George Romero's… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No More Room in Hell.

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