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Games Like LIFE EFFECT Survival

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Survival, Crafting, Zombies.

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Survive in a harsh and dangerous world after an alien invasion. Gather resources, craft equipment, fight mutants and massive monsters, use weapons, vehicles and robots, explore territories, defend strongholds and fight for survival.

Reviews: Very Positive — 88% — of 435 reviews
Released: 2026-03-26
Developer: LIFE EFFECT
Publisher: EFFECT STUDIO
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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  2. #2 Survive the Nights
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  39. #39 HumanitZ
    70% matchMostly Positive75% of 12,745 reviews2026
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    69% matchVery Positive94% of 2,940 reviews2025
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    71% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,392 reviews2016
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    Dev: Bloodwolf Studio
    Windows · Mac

    [Alpha] Explore, hunt, be hunted, kill, destroy, build... Fight in a colorful, devastated world that everyone is trying to take for themselves. Do it yours, but remember your main goal at the start of the day; try to survive one last day.

    Why similar: Zombies 33.5%, Survival 22.1%, Sandbox 20.3%, Adventure 12.6%, Action 11.5%

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