What games are most similar to Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead?

The most similar games to Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead include Caves of Qud, RimWorld, Cataclysm: Bright Future Ahead, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead?

Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead is a Adventure, RPG game with popular tags including Traditional Roguelike, Sandbox, RPG, Zombies, Survival.

Best traditional roguelike games like Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead?

If you're looking for more traditional roguelike games like Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead, try Caves of Qud, RimWorld, Cataclysm: Bright Future Ahead. These share the Traditional Roguelike tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead but more sandbox?

To find games emphasizing sandbox, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Sandbox alongside Traditional Roguelike. You can also explore the sandbox tag page directly.

Games Like Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead

Top Similar Games to Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead

Caves of Qud (2024) — Shared: Traditional Roguelike, Roguelike, RPG. Also features procedural generation and turn-based combat. Tags: Traditional Roguelike, Roguelike, RPG
RimWorld (2018) — Shared: Survival, Sandbox, 2D. Also features colony sim and base building. Tags: Survival, Sandbox, 2D
Cataclysm: Bright Future Ahead (2025) — Shared: Traditional Roguelike, RPG, Sandbox. Also features exploration and immersive sim. Tags: Traditional Roguelike, RPG, Sandbox
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online (2014) — Shared: RPG, Adventure. Also features mmorpg and massively multiplayer. Tags: RPG, Adventure
Elin (2024) — Shared: Roguelike, RPG, Traditional Roguelike. Also features early access and character customization. Tags: Roguelike, RPG, Traditional Roguelike
Kenshi (2018) — Shared: Sandbox, RPG, Survival. Also features open world and strategy. Tags: Sandbox, RPG, Survival
Dwarf Fortress (2022) — Shared: Sandbox, Survival, Roguelike. Also features dwarf and colony sim. Tags: Sandbox, Survival, Roguelike
Tales of Maj'Eyal (2013) — Shared: Traditional Roguelike, Roguelike, RPG. Also features turn-based and dungeon crawler. Tags: Traditional Roguelike, Roguelike, RPG
Fallout: New Vegas (2010) — Shared: RPG, Adventure, Survival. Also features open world and post-apocalyptic. Tags: RPG, Adventure, Survival
Soulash 2 (2023) — Shared: Sandbox, RPG, Traditional Roguelike. Also features early access and procedural generation. Tags: Sandbox, RPG, Traditional Roguelike
Cataclysm: The Last Generation (2025) — Shared: RPG, Roguelike, Traditional Roguelike. Also features simulation and post-apocalyptic. Tags: RPG, Roguelike, Traditional Roguelike
Terminus: Zombie Survivors (2024) — Shared: Survival, Zombies, Roguelike. Also features open world survival craft and turn-based strategy. Tags: Survival, Zombies, Roguelike
NEO Scavenger (2014) — Shared: Survival, Roguelike, RPG. Also features post-apocalyptic and turn-based. Tags: Survival, Roguelike, RPG
Project Zomboid (2013) — Shared: Survival, Zombies, Sandbox. Also features open world and multiplayer. Tags: Survival, Zombies, Sandbox
Wayward (2016) — Shared: Survival, Roguelike, Traditional Roguelike. Also features open world survival craft and pixel graphics. Tags: Survival, Roguelike, Traditional Roguelike
Dungeons of Dredmor (2011) — Shared: Traditional Roguelike, Roguelike, RPG. Also features turn-based and dungeon crawler. Tags: Traditional Roguelike, Roguelike, RPG
Dungeonmans (2014) — Shared: Traditional Roguelike, Roguelike, RPG. Also features grid-based movement and turn-based. Tags: Traditional Roguelike, Roguelike, RPG
Path of Achra (2024) — Shared: Roguelike, RPG, Traditional Roguelike. Also features character customization and turn-based combat. Tags: Roguelike, RPG, Traditional Roguelike
Crusader Kings III (2020) — Shared: RPG, Sandbox. Also features strategy and medieval. Tags: RPG, Sandbox
UnReal World (2016) — Shared: Survival, Roguelike, Sandbox. Also features open world and immersive sim. Tags: Survival, Roguelike, Sandbox
Abiotic Factor (2025) — Shared: Survival, Sandbox, Adventure. Also features online co-op and open world survival craft. Tags: Survival, Sandbox, Adventure
Jupiter Hell (2021) — Shared: Roguelike, Traditional Roguelike, RPG. Also features turn-based and strategy. Tags: Roguelike, Traditional Roguelike, RPG
Battle Brothers (2017) — Shared: RPG, Sandbox, Adventure. Also features medieval and strategy. Tags: RPG, Sandbox, Adventure
Parasite (2022) — Shared: Roguelike, Sandbox, RPG. Also features early access and survival horror. Tags: Roguelike, Sandbox, RPG
Cogmind (2017) — Shared: Traditional Roguelike, Roguelike, RPG. Also features early access and atmospheric. Tags: Traditional Roguelike, Roguelike, RPG
ZED ZONE (2023) — Shared: Survival, Zombies, Sandbox. Also features early access and open world. Tags: Survival, Zombies, Sandbox
Factorio (2020) — Shared: Sandbox, Survival, 2D. Also features automation and base building. Tags: Sandbox, Survival, 2D
Keplerth (2022) — Shared: Adventure, Sandbox, Survival. Also features exploration and open world. Tags: Adventure, Sandbox, Survival
SurrounDead (2022) — Shared: Zombies, Survival, RPG. Also features open world and post-apocalyptic. Tags: Zombies, Survival, RPG
Spaceman Wakes Up In A New World, The Government Has Been Experimenting On People On the Moon and Created Crazy Vine Monsters (2024) — Shared: Roguelike, Traditional Roguelike, Aliens. Also features action and singleplayer. Tags: Roguelike, Traditional Roguelike, Aliens
Days Gone (2021) — Shared: Zombies, Survival, Adventure. Also features open world and singleplayer. Tags: Zombies, Survival, Adventure
Entity Strike (2025) — Shared: Adventure, Roguelike, Traditional Roguelike. Also features early access and action. Tags: Adventure, Roguelike, Traditional Roguelike
Foxhole (2022) — Shared: Sandbox, RPG. Also features massively multiplayer and wargame. Tags: Sandbox, RPG
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader (2023) — Shared: Adventure, RPG. Also features crpg and turn-based strategy. Tags: Adventure, RPG
A Scoundrel in the Underlair (2025) — Shared: RPG, Traditional Roguelike, Roguelike. Also features pixel graphics and top-down. Tags: RPG, Traditional Roguelike, Roguelike
Victoria 3 (2022) — Shared: Sandbox. Also features grand strategy and economy. Tags: Sandbox
Subterrain (2016) — Shared: Survival, Zombies, 2D. Also features top-down and crafting. Tags: Survival, Zombies, 2D
Songs of Syx (2020) — Shared: Sandbox, Survival. Also features early access and city builder. Tags: Sandbox, Survival
ZERO Sievert (2024) — Shared: Survival, Adventure. Also features extraction shooter and post-apocalyptic. Tags: Survival, Adventure
Rogue Fable III (2021) — Shared: Traditional Roguelike, Roguelike, RPG. Also features indie and strategy. Tags: Traditional Roguelike, Roguelike, RPG
No More Light0 — Shared: Survival, Horror, Zombies. Also features early access and post-apocalyptic. Tags: Survival, Horror, Zombies
Shadows of Doubt (2024) — Shared: Sandbox, Adventure, RPG. Also features detective and immersive sim. Tags: Sandbox, Adventure, RPG
The Green Earth0 — Shared: RPG, Roguelike, Traditional Roguelike. Also features pixel graphics and fantasy. Tags: RPG, Roguelike, Traditional Roguelike
Rogue's Tale (2014) — Shared: Roguelike, Traditional Roguelike, RPG. Also features indie and turn-based. Tags: Roguelike, Traditional Roguelike, RPG
Barotrauma (2023) — Shared: Survival, Horror, 2D. Also features co-op and multiplayer. Tags: Survival, Horror, 2D
Oxidus Tales (2025) — Shared: RPG, Adventure, Roguelike. Also features strategy and pixel graphics. Tags: RPG, Adventure, Roguelike
NetHack: Legacy (2018) — Shared: Traditional Roguelike, Roguelike, Adventure. Also features indie and dungeon crawler. Tags: Traditional Roguelike, Roguelike, Adventure
Europa Universalis IV (2013) — Shared: Sandbox. Also features grand strategy and strategy. Tags: Sandbox
Europa Universalis V (2025) — Features grand strategy and resource management.
Stoneshard (2020) — Shared: RPG, Roguelike, Survival. Also features pixel graphics and strategy. Tags: RPG, Roguelike, Survival
Quasimorph (2023) — Shared: Roguelike, RPG. Also features early access and turn-based. Tags: Roguelike, RPG
疫地求生 (2023) — Shared: RPG, Survival, Zombies. Also features exploration and top-down shooter. Tags: RPG, Survival, Zombies
Necesse (2025) — Shared: Sandbox, Survival, Adventure. Also features open world survival craft and multiplayer. Tags: Sandbox, Survival, Adventure
Hack, Slash, Loot (2012) — Shared: Traditional Roguelike, Roguelike, RPG. Also features indie and pixel graphics. Tags: Traditional Roguelike, Roguelike, RPG
MidBoss (2017) — Shared: Traditional Roguelike, Roguelike, RPG. Also features indie and turn-based. Tags: Traditional Roguelike, Roguelike, RPG
XLarn (2015) — Shared: Traditional Roguelike, Roguelike, RPG. Also features indie and procedural generation. Tags: Traditional Roguelike, Roguelike, RPG
Xenomarine (2019) — Shared: Traditional Roguelike, Roguelike, Adventure. Also features procedural generation and perma death. Tags: Traditional Roguelike, Roguelike, Adventure
Beyond the Bridge (2024) — Shared: RPG, Roguelike, Traditional Roguelike. Also features dungeon crawler and pixel graphics. Tags: RPG, Roguelike, Traditional Roguelike
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition (2019) — Shared: 2D, Adventure. Also features strategy and rts. Tags: 2D, Adventure
Age of Empires II (Retired) (2013) — Shared: 2D, Adventure. Also features strategy and rts. Tags: 2D, Adventure