Games like Survivalist

80% positive from 2,568 reviewsReleased 20151% finish itSteam Deck Verified

What it is

Open-world RPG with RTS elements. Scavenge, build community, and face moral choices in a post-apocalyptic world.

The catch

Clunky controls and sloppy, repetitive combat make basic tasks feel like tedious work.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 80% positive, but with 2,568 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Survivalist

Decision: Red Daze

74% positive from 886 reviews202232% finish itDeck Playable

Isometric action RPG with survival and tower defense. Explore, loot, and build settlements to fight mutated creatures.

What players likedPlayers compare it to Dying Light, praising its zombie-smashing action.

Both are tagged Zombies, Survival and Open World.

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Terminus: Zombie Survivors

94% positive from 4,438 reviews20241% finish itDeck Verified

Turn-based survival roguelike with strategic action point management. Explore a procedurally generated city, scavenge, craft, and fight zombies to reach Terminus.

What players likedPlayers praise its refreshing turn-based zombie survival crafting, comparing it to X-COM, Darkest Dungeon, and FPS games.

The catchWeapons and gear wear out absurdly fast, breaking after only a few zombie hits.

Both are tagged Zombies, Survival and Open World.

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ZED ZONE

80% positive from 3,592 reviews2023

This is an open-world survival crafting game with vehicle exploration and base building. Players fight zombies and mutated enemies using crafted weapons and vehicles.

What players likedPlayers praise "ZED ZONE" as a unique, action-packed passion project with cool weapons and mechanics, reminiscent of "Zomboid."

The catchYears into early access the same bugs persist and real updates rarely arrive.

Both are tagged Zombies, Survival and Open World.

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Tunguska: The Visitation - Final Cut

88% positive from 1,841 reviews20212% finish itDeck Verified

Survival horror game with stealth and crafting. Explore a dangerous zone, scavenge resources, and fight mutants.

What players likedPlayers praise its STALKER-like atmosphere and gameplay, with elements reminiscent of Project Zomboid, offering player agency and a good story.

The catchClunky controls and unreliable aiming make the combat frustrating rather than tense.

Both are tagged Zombies, Survival and RPG.

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Zombie Defense

84% positive from 2,169 reviews2016

This is a real-time strategy and tower defense hybrid where players recruit and position soldiers to defend against zombie waves. It features strategic unit placement, upgrades, and active combat abilities.

The catchProgress is gated behind heavy grinding, pushed along by mobile style microtransactions.

Both are tagged Zombies, Survival and Strategy.

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Anarchy: Wolf's law

77% positive from 821 reviews2023Deck Unsupported

This is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi shooter with RPG, survival, and management elements. Players battle for territory and resources in a lawless open world.

What players likedIt's a unique blend of Tarkov, FarCry, Stalker, and PUBG, praised for its engaging location-taking gameplay.

Both are tagged Zombies, Survival and Strategy.

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