Games Like Desperation

Explore the silent echoes of a fallen open-world in REMNANT: Rebirth. Navigate lush, overgrown ruins where nature has reclaimed its throne and zombies lurk in the shadows. Master survival, uncover secrets of a lost civilization, and endure the challenges of an untamed post-apocalyptic era.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 23.4%, FPS 17.5%, Action RPG 14.6%, RPG 9.3%, Third Person 7%

Dead Underground is a sci-fi survival game with RPG elements inspired by horror movies and the game Dead Space

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 26.9%, Action RPG 20.5%, Crafting 9.7%, Survival Horror 9.5%, RPG 9.4%

Swanfield Survival is a Post-Apocalyptic Zombie Survival game, with PvE and PvP Elements with Online Co-Op & Multiplayer. You can connect via Dedicated Servers, or host a session with up to 5 friends. Climbing, Swimming, Looting, Crafting, Building, Fishing, Farming are all available from start!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 16.7%, FPS 11.6%, Gun Customization 11.5% ★, Base Building 8.4%, Survival 8%

Broken Betrayal aims to evolve the multiplayer open world survival game with unprecedented levels of character customization, Open worlds to explore, where knowledge and skills are the ultimate weapons for long-term open world survival.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 19.6%, Action RPG 15.3%, FPS 14.1%, Realistic 8.5%, RPG 7.7%

In 2057 entertainment is not experienced but lived as injected nanobots react to your VR contact lens HUD to give pain and pleasure and where AI can self learn and mutate to eliminate crime and terror.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 24.3%, Action RPG 17.4%, FPS 16%, Realistic 9.8%, Third Person 8.1%

Survive a brutal desert wasteland after a devastating outbreak. Scavenge, build, and defend yourself in a hostile open-world filled with ruins, wreckage, and deadly infected.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 17.9%, Base Building 16.2%, Crafting 14.2%, Survival 13.4%, RPG 11.1%

Kanka is a sci-fi multiplayer Action RPG! Team up with your 'Kankas' (buddies) for intense Third-Person Shooter combat in a universe waiting to be explored. Early development - join our journey!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 24.8%, Gun Customization 15.9% ★, Action RPG 15.2%, Crafting 8.1%, Realistic 7.6%

First-person single-player / survival / RPG game with zombies and wildlife.

Why similar: Action RPG 19.6%, FPS 16.5%, Crafting 10.5%, RPG 10.4%, Realistic 10%

Uncover the truth in a city consumed by mutation as you fight, survive, and adapt in this action-driven survival shooter. Play as Levi, a special ops soldier sent into the chaos, where every battle brings you closer to the secrets buried within.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 20.6%, Action RPG 15.8%, FPS 14.2%, Survival 9.9%, Realistic 8.6%

Ravage immerses you in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. Survive by battling hunger, thirst, and enemies. Build and fortify bases, raid for resources, engage in intense PvP, and join clans. Experience immersive realism. Are you ready to face the challenge?

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 22.6%, FPS 14.9%, Base Building 11%, Realistic 8%, Third Person 8%

Find yourself stranded on a mysterious, uncharted island after a devastating plane crash. With no signs of rescue, your only goal is to survive

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 23.2%, Base Building 14.7%, Crafting 13%, Survival Horror 12.9%, Inventory Management 11.5%

You’re trapped in a city ravaged by the undead - can you make it out alive? Join Lydia in her desperate struggle to escape, either alone or with a friend in co-op, in this chilling love letter to classic 90s survival horror.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 20.7%, Action RPG 15.6%, FPS 14.4%, Crafting 10.5%, Third Person 8%

A deadly virus wiped out civilization. Now, survivors must build bases, set traps, and fight endless waves of zombies to stay alive.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 18.7%, Base Building 15.7%, Survival Horror 14.5%, Survival 13.8%, Crafting 13.7%

You have been abducted and you must learn to survive on this unknown planet. You will need to explore the planet, feed yourself, find supplies and build a base.

Why similar: Crafting 14.3%, Base Building 14%, FPS 13.5%, Third-Person Shooter 12.7%, Survival 11.3%

survive the island you survive from skeletons and humans you can build and mine and level up your stats you can build whatever you want you can raid enemies you can mine and cut down trees and you have to hunt for your own food and you can grow your own crops and you can craft weapons

Why similar: Action RPG 20.1%, RPG 14.4%, Crafting 10.4%, Base Building 10%, Survival 9.6%

A victim fighting for survival and a detective searching for the truth. Dive into the brutal action of two characters' nightmares, piece together the evidence, and uncover the conspiracy behind the madness in this cinematic horror game.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 26.5%, FPS 19.1%, Survival Horror 18%, Realistic 9.4%, Action 8.1%

Dive into Aftermath Z: Red Pine Lake, a survival horror game with a chilling 80s slasher vibe. Experience a gripping single-player story and thrilling multiplayer modes. Unravel the virus mystery, battle zombies in Horde Mode, or outwit the infected slasher in the unique asymmetrical Infected Mode.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27.3%, FPS 19.6%, Realistic 9.9%, Action 8.9%, Third Person 8.1%

Landiscape is a relaxed 1–4 player open-world survival sandbox set on a zombie-infested island. Build bases, scavenge resources, explore dangerous landmarks, grow crops, and survive together — or turn on your friends.

Why similar: Base Building 16.7%, Crafting 16.3%, Third-Person Shooter 13.3%, Survival 12.9%, FPS 10.4%

Technitive is a first-person open world tower defense set in 2043, where you advance from primitive tools to machines and modern weapons. A colonization attempt is set on an Earth-like planet after an extinction threat to Earth. Colonize the planet and save mankind!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 26.5%, FPS 18.6%, Realistic 10.5%, Third Person 8.5%, Base Building 7.8%

Lone City is a first/third-person open-world survival shooter. The world is gone—only you, a dog, and a sleek car remain. No missions, no hope. Just ruins, silence, and a flicker of life refusing to die.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 22.6%, FPS 14.1%, Action RPG 12.9%, Survival Horror 10.9%, Realistic 10.3%

“Live your Wild West fantasy in Frontier Legends, an open-world frontier adventure where survival, crafting and exploration shape your story. Stake your claim, build your place in the West and uncover what lies beyond the rails.”

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 20.7%, Action RPG 16%, Base Building 10.1%, Crafting 9.1%, Inventory Management 8.4%

Last Contingency is a survival game blending intense gunplay, crafting, and farming. Battle for resources, build your base, and adapt to a harsh environment. Developed by a small team, this evolving low-budget project offers ongoing updates and community-driven improvements

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 20.8%, Action RPG 16.7%, Crafting 11.1%, Base Building 9.8%, Realistic 9.6%

After a plane crash, you are the only survivor. You will quickly find out that you are in a remote place, surrounded by unknown creatures.

Why similar: FPS 14.9%, Action RPG 14.6%, Base Building 14%, Survival Horror 13.2%, Survival 10.2%

Embark on a journey of self-reliance in 'The Huntter,' a survival game crafted by a solo developer. Explore vast natural landscapes, hone your hunting and gathering skills, and build a base to secure your essentials. Will you be the Hunter or the Hunted?

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 26%, FPS 18.3%, Crafting 11.8%, Third Person 9.5%, Base Building 9.1%

[Dive Into The Survival] is a cooperative zombie apocalypse survival game.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 21.8%, Action RPG 16.6%, Base Building 15.6%, Survival 11.8%, Crafting 7.9%

In the post-Soviet space, among the abandoned alleys of the city, broken houses, everyone is trying to survive, in search of food, weapons and ammunition, you will stumble upon enemies or friends who will later become your companions and support in these harsh conditions.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 29.7%, FPS 22.7%, Survival 12.3%, Third Person 7.1%, First-Person 5.9%

A third-person shooter game, play the protagonist, walk in this apocalypse that has nothing to do with you, and experience the truth behind it.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 32.1%, Action RPG 23.2%, RPG 17.7%, Action 11.4%, Third Person 8.9%

Play as a military officer tasked with rebuilding civilization by establishing a fortified settlement and recruiting survivors. Explore ruined towns and uncover the truth behind the outbreak.

Why similar: Action RPG 16.3%, FPS 16%, Survival 11.5%, Base Building 9.8%, Survival Horror 8.6%

In Dreadsite Survival, players awaken in a world destroyed by a mysterious cataclysm. Surrounded by infected hordes and ruthless drifters, they must scavenge, build, and fight to survive, uncovering the secrets of the apocalypse while battling to stay alive.

Why similar: Base Building 14%, FPS 13.1%, Crafting 11.7%, Survival 10.1%, Third Person 8.4%

Embark on a heart-pounding journey in this survival open-world game, where a relentless creature, Humanoids prowls the landscape. Explore, craft, build, and fight for your life as you navigate the dangerous world.

Why similar: Action RPG 18.5%, FPS 15.4%, Survival 11%, RPG 10.7%, Base Building 8.2%

The year is 1809, and you have set out to find your fortune on the new frontier! But beware: the cryptic creatures of legend are more than just campfire stories out here... Wendigos, Skinwalkers, Yetis and more are all too real in this newfound wilderness. Build, craft, and fight to survive!

Why similar: Crafting 15.2%, Survival Horror 14.2%, Base Building 13.1%, Survival 12.1%, FPS 11.7%

In the year 2079, the United States crumbled under the weight of climate catastrophe, resource wars, and political collapse. Once a beacon of prosperity, it has now become a desolate wasteland where survival is the only law.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 28.7%, Survival Horror 12.7%, Base Building 12.2%, Third Person 11.1%, Survival 11%

This is a realistic and terrifying shooting game. It collects resources and creates a shelter in the battle situation, and modifies your weapons to fight against the terrorist mutant monsters and armed thugs online with your friends.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 21%, FPS 14.4%, Base Building 11.9%, Crafting 11.7%, Realistic 8.9%

A Survival horror shooter blending first- and third-person combat. Engage in tactical firefights, manage scarce resources, and survive intense hybrid encounters as shifting perspectives and unique environments heighten tension and immersion.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 28.1%, FPS 22.4%, Realistic 11%, Third Person 8.8%, Action 8.7%

Test your survival skills in this third person shooter. Defend your base against a never ending zombie horde. How long will you survive?

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 29.9%, Gun Customization 23.6% ★, Base Building 16.5%, Third Person 6.9%, Action 6%

Aika, a "gifted" fighter pilot, was able to escape her previoius employer. Throughout the game, Aika and players learn about the secrets behind rapid advancement of technology over recent years and about herself.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 30.8%, Action RPG 23.5%, RPG 18.4%, Action 11.5%, Third Person 9.9%

NEKO COMMANDO is an Anime MMOFPS that features the ability to switch between Ranged and Melee. In ranged form you have a vast assortment of weapons at your disposal, giving you an advantage at a distance. Melee form has no ranged attacks but is faster, stronger, and more robust.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 34.9%, FPS 26.8%, PvE 8.4%, Third Person 8.1%, PvP 7%

Beyond Polaris Guardian is a action-rpg and TPS on a flexible campaign system with different stories. Incarne 3 unique characters and develop your personal story thanks to the innovative Galactic Network system.

Why similar: Action RPG 22.6%, FPS 21.1%, RPG 12.3%, Realistic 11.7%, Third Person 11.4%

Experience the definitive survival experience on a open world full of dangers as you attempt to stay alive on an unforgiving land inhabited by dinosaurs and mutants! Be the Hunter. Be the Survivor. Be the Prey.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 23.4%, FPS 16.4%, Crafting 10%, Realistic 9.9%, Third Person 8.2%

Bloody Fate is a single-player, story-driven action shooter set in Sicily. Players complete missions, engage in gunfights, and experience a dark revenge story that progresses through dialogue, using both third-person and first-person perspectives.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27.7%, Action RPG 23.3%, FPS 21%, RPG 10.3%, Third Person 6.2%

A survival mystery set in the ruins of a corporate empire. Walk in the shadow of a giant robot during the sweltering days; stay close to keep warm during the cold nights. Scavenge, craft, upgrade — and piece together the broken puzzle of a world ruled by machines that refuse to shut down.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 17.9%, Action RPG 14.6%, Crafting 12.1%, Survival 11.6%, Inventory Management 11.5%

Fight off waves of zombies in this a single-player or multiplayer cross platform first- and third-person shooter game. Battle of Rebels Winner of the Unreal Florida Game Competition

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 24.1%, FPS 16.7%, Survival Horror 13.5%, Third Person 9.3%, Survival 8.9%

"Awakened One, you who behold the two flames, must rouse the king of these lands from his slumber, or the shade of the crumbling world will once again dim your light."

Why similar: Action RPG 17.3%, Base Building 13%, Crafting 11.2%, Third Person 9.4%, Inventory Management 9.3%

An asymmetric horror game where, in a haunting forest, a team of hunters tracks a creature lurking in the shadows. But what they seek is hunting them too. Every clue brings them closer to the truth—and to their demise.

Why similar: Action RPG 24.9%, Survival Horror 20.8%, Realistic 10.7%, PvP 10.2%, Third Person 10%

On a deserted island, a recurring phenomenon of large numbers of infected individuals appearing and disappearing continued. It was discovered that the cause was a virus, and efforts to uncover the virus and eradicate it have begun.

Why similar: Survival Horror 19.5%, FPS 19.4%, Third-Person Shooter 18%, Survival 12.2%, Action 6.7%

Zombase is a survival sandbox set in a fallen city with unique 2.5D visuals. Build or take over homes, scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, drive vehicles, and hold out through the day and night. There’s no ending—only how long you can last.

Why similar: Gun Customization 15.4% ★, FPS 14%, Base Building 13.5%, Survival Horror 10.7%, Crafting 9.9%

An single/multiplayer game of survival in a desolated post-war future world. A group of clone challenges the dangers of a forbidden Earth trying to survive against monsters made of pure radiation.

Why similar: FPS 15.6%, Third-Person Shooter 14.8%, Base Building 14.7%, Crafting 11.8%, Survival 10.7%

You are Masku, an explorer who crash-landed in an unknown world carrying a rare cure for your son! To breathe you need special Masks, each one grants you a unique ability! Repair your balloon and get supplies, fight you way back home! His life depends on you! You need to SURVIVE!

Why similar: Crafting 19.5%, Survival 16.1%, Survival Horror 15.5%, RPG 11.6%, Third-Person Shooter 9.9%

Defend and Clean Mr. Wong’s suburban supermarket. By day shoppers will come shop but they leave a mess! And by night the hungry "Zombies" come for their revenge. As his trusted Agent that was hired for this job, it’s up to you to protect the store and your own skin!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 28%, Gun Customization 22.1% ★, FPS 14%, First-Person 8.4%, Third Person 8%

Divine Reckoning is a third-person horror shooting game adapted from Dante's Divine Comedy. Players will see multi-stage transforming, capturing, and jump-scare horror monsters. The hellish landscapes, along with terrifying bosses will provide unique visual shock experience.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 39.3%, Gun Customization 19.5% ★, Third Person 12.5%, Survival Horror 7.4%, Survival 7.4%

Feral Echoes is an exciting survival adventure where every step counts. The game combines elements of survival, exploration, magic, and combat. Explore wild lands, build shelters, fight monsters, solve puzzles, and create your unique story.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 22%, Action RPG 17.2%, FPS 16%, RPG 8.6%, Crafting 8.2%

It's an action shooting game that combines the elements of survival and action RPG, Weapons are enhanced with different parts, skills are upgraded to remove SCP. It deals with the unique SCP of the SCP world view, and enjoy casual survival and combat.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27.8%, Action RPG 20.4%, RPG 11.9%, Third Person 10.2%, First-Person 8.6%

In a zombie apocalypse, survival is your main goal. All in Vain offers a unique experience: craft weapons, explore a vast open world, fight hordes of zombies and gangs, complete quests, and uncover the mysteries of a shattered world.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 21.7%, Realistic 15.2%, Crafting 14.3%, RPG 10.8%, Survival Horror 8.3%

A zombie survival game with upgrades and weapons set in a biomechanical fantasy island. Includes a unique drilling system for resource extraction and defense against different zombie types with unique abilities.is a mix of sci-fi, fantasy, and anime with vibrant colors and abandoned tech.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 28.9%, FPS 20.7%, Gun Customization 20.2% ★, Survival Horror 9.7%, Survival 8.6%

Dex Survival is a single player Drone action game made by an Haitian indie game studio in Canada. The game is focus on quick combat and an enjoyable gameplay. You'll play as a little drone and be send to different mission to survive and defend.

Why similar: Action RPG 29.8%, Third Person 15.3%, RPG 14.7%, Third-Person Shooter 14.3%, Action 9.4%

Unleash fireballs, lightning storms, frost novas, and more in brutal free-for-all deathmatches. Every duel is pure chaos: spells clash, shields shatter, and only one mage claims victory. Instant matches, bots fill until players arrive, then climb the ranks.

Why similar: Action RPG 27.2%, FPS 24%, RPG 20.5%, Action 12.9%, 3D 7.3%

Big group of people will be dropped into a deserted island where they will have to survive.

Why similar: Base Building 18.1%, Crafting 17.7%, FPS 15.5%, Action RPG 14.7%, Survival 14.2%

Step into the boots of Santa Claus himself, facing a nightmare like no other. A peaceful North Pole is thrown into disarray when an alien spacecraft crashes near Santa's village, unleashing a deadly virus that infects his loyal elves.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 23.4%, Action RPG 18.5%, FPS 16.5%, RPG 9%, Third Person 8.4%

Step into a high-stakes, sci-fi FPS adventure where survival, base-building, and high time-to-kill combat merge in a dynamic, fully explorable spherical world.

Why similar: FPS 18.6%, Gun Customization 18.1% ★, Crafting 12.6%, Survival 12.5%, Base Building 12.1%

EPIC ZOMBIES - This Game is in Early Access, The Story and Structure are still in Development. You are the last remaining Human on Earth. Can You Survive?

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 37%, Action RPG 28.2%, Crafting 14.3%, Action 12.8%, 3D 7.6%