Games Like The Walking Dead: A New Frontier

A secluded school might finally be Clementine’s chance for a home, but protecting it will mean sacrifice.

Why similar: Zombies 24.2%, Choices Matter 13.5%, Episodic 13.5% ★, Story Rich 9.8%, Post-apocalyptic 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This conclusion to Clementine's journey offers the most refined version of the choice-driven gameplay found in A New Frontier.

The Walking Dead: Season Two continues the story of Clementine, a young girl orphaned by the undead apocalypse. Left to fend for herself, she has been forced to learn how to survive in a world gone mad.

Why similar: Zombies 32.7%, Episodic 25.4% ★, Story Rich 7.4%, Choices Matter 5.9%, Point & Click 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the emotional narrative of the series with a focus on survival and the burden of leadership.

A five-part adventure horror series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series.

Why similar: Zombies 29.3%, Episodic 27.1% ★, Choices Matter 8.4%, Story Rich 8.3%, Point & Click 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: The original season that established the iconic choice-based formula and emotional storytelling style of the series.

The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series contains all 4 Seasons, 400 Days, and The Walking Dead: Michonne, which includes over 50 hours of gameplay across 23 unique episodes.

Why similar: Zombies 22.6%, Choices Matter 21.1%, Story Rich 13.5%, Post-apocalyptic 12.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This collection provides the complete experience of the Telltale series with updated visuals and behind-the-scenes content.

From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences.

Why similar: Episodic 40.8% ★, Choices Matter 14.7%, Story Rich 11.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.4%, Point & Click 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Another Telltale classic that features a gritty, noir-inspired atmosphere and high-stakes decision-making.

In this latest chapter from the award-winning studio behind Batman - The Telltale Series, both Bruce Wayne and Batman will be forced into precarious new roles. The Riddler has returned to terrorize Gotham City, but his gruesome puzzles merely foreshadow an even greater crisis.

Why similar: Episodic 28.5% ★, Choices Matter 22.9%, Story Rich 16%, Point & Click 7.7%, Adventure 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a complex, choice-heavy narrative that explores the psychological toll of being a hero in a crumbling city.

Detroit: Become Human puts the destiny of both mankind and androids in your hands, taking you to a near future where machines have become more intelligent than humans. Every choice you make affects the outcome of the game, with one of the most intricately branching narratives ever created.

Why similar: Choices Matter 51.5%, Story Rich 30%, Atmospheric 5.2%, Violent 4.2%, Adventure 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic narrative game where every choice significantly alters the branching paths and the fate of the protagonists.

Enter the fractured psyche of Bruce Wayne and discover the powerful and far-reaching consequences of your choices as the Dark Knight.

Why similar: Episodic 39.1% ★, Choices Matter 18.9%, Story Rich 12%, Point & Click 5.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on the duality of Bruce Wayne and Batman, utilizing the same narrative-driven mechanics as A New Frontier.

Rebuilt and enhanced for PC – Until Dawn invites you to relive the nightmare, and immerse yourself in a gripping slasher horror where every decision can make the difference between life and death.

Why similar: Choices Matter 36.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.7%, Story Rich 13.6%, Horror 12%, Atmospheric 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This cinematic horror game mirrors the Telltale style by forcing players to make life-or-death decisions for a group of teenagers.

When the sun goes down on the last night of summer camp, nine teenage counselors are plunged into an unpredictable night of horror. The only thing worse than the blood-drenched locals and creatures hunting them are the unimaginable choices you must make to help them survive.

Why similar: Choices Matter 52.8%, Story Rich 13.6%, Horror 12%, Gore 10.7%, Violent 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern interactive horror experience that emphasizes character relationships and the consequences of player actions.

Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a new three part standalone story adventure set three years before the events of the first game. This time play as Chloe Price, a rebel who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber in a dramatic new story in the BAFTA award winning franchise.

Why similar: Episodic 38.1% ★, Choices Matter 21.7%, Story Rich 17%, Atmospheric 6.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: This prequel captures the same intimate, character-focused storytelling and choice-based gameplay found in the Telltale series.

Take on the role of Camina Drummer and explore the dangerous, uncharted edges of the Belt. From scavenging wrecked ships in a zero-g environment, to combating fearsome pirates, you make the difficult choices in this latest Telltale adventure. All five episodes playable at launch!

Why similar: Choices Matter 30.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.3%, Story Rich 13.9%, Adventure 11.3%, Gore 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern Telltale title that maintains the studio's signature episodic, choice-based structure in a sci-fi setting.

Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

Why similar: Episodic 40.3% ★, Choices Matter 22.6%, Story Rich 18.9%, Atmospheric 6.2%, Female Protagonist 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional narrative adventure that focuses on the weight of choices and their long-term impact on the story.

The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries stars the iconic, blade-wielding character from Robert Kirkman's best-selling comic books.

Why similar: Zombies 26.6%, Episodic 19.8% ★, Choices Matter 10.5%, Post-apocalyptic 7.1%, Story Rich 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A focused, intense side story that maintains the core gameplay and tone of the main Walking Dead series.

Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns. The hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer. Four characters, each following their own leads, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim.

Why similar: Choices Matter 49%, Story Rich 28.4%, Violent 8.2%, Adventure 6.2%, Atmospheric 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A pioneer in the interactive drama genre, featuring multiple protagonists and a branching plot driven by player decisions.

A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes.

Why similar: Choices Matter 41%, Story Rich 25.4%, Adventure 9.5%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Violent 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This cinematic experience blends supernatural elements with a strong focus on narrative choices and character growth.

Saints & Sinners is a game unlike any other in The Walking Dead universe. Every challenge you face and decision you make is driven by YOU. Fight the undead, scavenge through the flooded ruins of New Orleans, and face gut-wrenching choices for you and the other survivors. Live The Walking Dead.

Why similar: Zombies 37.8%, Choices Matter 14.9%, Gore 13.5%, Survival 9.8%, Violent 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A visceral VR experience that forces you to make difficult survival choices in a zombie-infested New Orleans.

Explore the entangled lives of two families across thirty years in an original interactive drama from INTERIOR/NIGHT. Starting in 1998 with a robbery-gone-wrong, the character's lives depend on the choices you make.

Why similar: Choices Matter 36.7%, Story Rich 23%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.8%, Violent 11.1%, Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An interactive drama that focuses on the intersecting lives of two families, emphasizing the moral weight of every decision.

Tell Me Why is the multi-award winning episodic adventure game from Dontnod Entertainment in which twins use their supernatural bond to discover the truth of their troubled past.

Why similar: Episodic 46.3% ★, Choices Matter 23.3%, Story Rich 13.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.5%, Atmospheric 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven game that explores memory and family secrets through meaningful player-directed choices.

Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother.

Why similar: Choices Matter 31%, Episodic 28.9% ★, Story Rich 15.1%, Adventure 7.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: An episodic narrative RPG that focuses on social manipulation and the consequences of your dialogue choices.

The dead have risen and civilization has fallen. Now it's up to you to gather survivors, scavenge for resources and build a community in a post-apocalyptic world – a world where you define what it means to survive in this ultimate zombie survival simulation.

Why similar: Zombies 53.2%, Survival 18.7%, Post-apocalyptic 14.8%, Gore 4.2%, Violent 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: While more gameplay-focused, it captures the same desperate post-apocalyptic survival and base-management themes.

Hitchhike your way to freedom in this crazy procedurally generated road trip. No one's road is the same!

Why similar: Choices Matter 34.6%, Story Rich 23%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.1%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A procedural narrative adventure where your choices determine the survival and success of teenagers fleeing a totalitarian regime.

Decide the fates of altruistic scientist Anu, her ambitious, "streetwise" brother Octavio, and the fierce, frogurt-slinging Fran. Claw and con your way through five thrilling chapters!

Why similar: Episodic 39.7% ★, Choices Matter 15.8%, Gore 11.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.1%, Story Rich 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A comedy-adventure that utilizes the Telltale-style choice system to drive its character-focused narrative.

A zombie outbreak eradicated all hope of returning life back to normal, now only survival lives on. Run, hide and fight your way through the undead as Randall searches for his family in this gorgeous, gritty, destroyed world.

Why similar: Zombies 54.2%, Post-apocalyptic 19.4%, Adventure 6.5%, Story Rich 5.9%, Survival 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling survival game that captures the bleak, post-apocalyptic aesthetic of the Walking Dead universe.

Zombies rise again at the dawn of Apocalypse! In this companion to the smash-hit Zombie Exodus, can you survive the early days of society's collapse?

Why similar: Zombies 51.3%, Choices Matter 19.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.1%, Adventure 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A text-based RPG that offers an incredible amount of depth in its choice-based survival mechanics.

Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. You are Alex, and you’ve just brought your new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight island party gone horribly wrong.

Why similar: Choices Matter 35.2%, Story Rich 29.5%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Horror 7.9%, Adventure 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural thriller that uses a unique dialogue system to drive the narrative and character relationships.

Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.

Why similar: Story Rich 43.7%, Atmospheric 25.8%, Adventure 16.9%, Horror 7.5%, Singleplayer 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused experience that excels at building atmosphere and character depth through dialogue-based choices.

Tales from the Borderlands is a five-part episodic game set on the unforgiving world of Pandora between the events of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands 3. This is a story full of Borderlands' trademark humor, following two adventurers on their quest for greatness.

Why similar: Episodic 41.4% ★, Choices Matter 18.3%, Story Rich 13.2%, Point & Click 7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.3%

Escape Dead Island is a Survival-Mystery adventure that lets players delve into the Dead Island universe and unravel the origins of the zombie outbreak.

Why similar: Zombies 58.1%, Gore 14.1%, Survival 10.4%, Adventure 5%, Horror 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person adventure set in the Dead Island universe that focuses on uncovering the mystery of the zombie outbreak.

From the creators that brought you The Test Trilogy & many other experiences, comes Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator. Will you survive in the new world? Or will you become just another victim to looters, bandits, or worst of all... The Voracious Dead. There's only one way to find out...

Why similar: Zombies 34.3%, Post-apocalyptic 21.3%, Choices Matter 18.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.3%, Horror 6.1%

399 days ago, the world ended. Epimutation is a horror visual novel that follows seven survivors as they attempt to navigate life in the apocalypse. Make life or death decisions, form bonds with your fellow survivors, and attempt to unravel the mystery behind the outbreak.

Why similar: Zombies 19.8%, Choices Matter 17%, Post-apocalyptic 16.6%, Point & Click 9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9%

Change the course of AMC’s The Walking Dead history. Fight walkers, relive iconic moments, and change the destiny of The Walking Dead Universe as your choices separate heroes from villains, and the living from the dead. Will you make the same choices as Rick, or will you forge your own path?

Why similar: Zombies 41.2%, Survival 10.4%, Comic Book 8.3%, Gore 8.3%, Adventure 7.8%

The end is here. Life as you knew it has gone to hell after the mother of all zombie outbreaks. Now you and the few scattered survivors must band together to survive and rebuild in a 3rd-person action game set in a dynamic open world.

Why similar: Zombies 59.3%, Post-apocalyptic 16.3%, Survival 16%, Action 1.9%, Horror 1.9%

All of us are not dead. Our school has been infested with zombies, and we are still alive. Every day, our hopes of escaping this school become less and less likely. Follow us as we try to survive and escape our zombie-filled school. A visual novel based on the popular webcomic.

Why similar: Zombies 41.1%, Story Rich 12.8%, Gore 11.5%, Choices Matter 8.6%, Violent 8.4%

Sophie: The Girl from the Zone is a choice-based adult Visual Novel. What if your world was nothing more than a hallucination? What if you were simply insane? In that case, how could you know what is real? And you, are you really who you think you are?

Why similar: Zombies 27.9%, Post-apocalyptic 17.9%, Choices Matter 15%, Story Rich 10%, Gore 8.9%

Make your stand against the collapse of society in the ultimate zombie survival-fantasy game. Explore an open world full of dangers and opportunities that respond to your every decision. Recruit a community of playable survivors, each with their own unique skills and talents.

Why similar: Zombies 56.7%, Survival 16.6%, Post-apocalyptic 15.5%, Gore 4.2%, Atmospheric 2.4%

Step into the dangerous world of The Walking Dead: No Man's Land. Lead survivors in turn-based strategy battles, manage resources, and make tough choices to ensure their survival. Fight walkers, build your base, and face endless dangers.

Why similar: Zombies 53.5%, Post-apocalyptic 30.6%, Survival 12.1%, Action 2.7%, Multiplayer 1.1%

Ride and fight into a deadly, post pandemic America. Play as Deacon St. John, a drifter and bounty hunter who rides the broken road, fighting to survive while searching for a reason to live in this open-world action-adventure game.

Why similar: Zombies 42.1%, Post-apocalyptic 21.2%, Survival 11.2%, Story Rich 7.9%, Gore 4.6%

A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2.

Why similar: Zombies 51.4%, Gore 10.9%, Horror 7.1%, Story Rich 7%, Violent 5.8%

Gunfire rings out, shattering the safe haven of the town hall. Violent death. People driven to suicide. A mystery group behind the scenes. An imminent horde of zombies. And the intelligent zombies are finally on the move. What will become of Yuusuke and the others?

Why similar: Zombies 46.5%, Post-apocalyptic 20.9%, Gore 7.8%, Adventure 6.8%, Violent 6.4%

Z-End is a multiple choice narrative game. During the zombie apocalypse, you'll encounter the mysterious Faye while searching for new members.What secrets is she hiding? Will she join you? Will you be able to overcome the danger of this world?

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 73.3%, Adventure 26.7%

There’s no rest when survival is on the line. Step into AMC’s The Walking Dead and prepare for an onslaught of walkers as you assume the roles of your favorite characters from the show, and confront the horrors and humanity of this apocalyptic new world.

Why similar: Zombies 54.1%, Gore 18.5%, Violent 12.7%, Adventure 6.4%, Action 5.1%

7Days Origins is a single-player story game where the storyline changes based on the player's choices. For 7 days, you will meet various characters in the world of the dead. You may become allies and embark on adventures together or become enemies and fight.

Why similar: Choices Matter 22.8%, Story Rich 16.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.2%, Point & Click 12.4%, Comic Book 9.2%

Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™.

Why similar: Zombies 33.4%, Post-apocalyptic 21.2%, Story Rich 14%, Survival 9.4%, Horror 5.7%

After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel's new telekinetic power, the boys head to Mexico. Each stop on their journey brings new friends and new challenges.

Why similar: Episodic 31.8% ★, Choices Matter 29.3%, Story Rich 18.7%, Adventure 5.5%, Atmospheric 5%

Perseverance is a horror/drama visual novel about survival and redemption. In Part 1 you play as Jack, a father who is struggling to keep his family together and finds himself in the middle of horrific events.

Why similar: Zombies 29%, Episodic 14.3% ★, Choices Matter 12.7%, Story Rich 9.4%, Violent 7.5%

RE Revelations 2 continues the series acclaimed essential survival horror experience, while uncovering startling truths.

Why similar: Zombies 43.3%, Episodic 22% ★, Horror 6.5%, Gore 6.3%, Survival 6.2%

As Anling’s zombie infection sets in, her days are numbered. The struggle to survive is made ever more paramount as she must ensure her son Cody stays alive. She must teach him how to survive in this new world at any cost…

Why similar: Zombies 36.2%, Post-apocalyptic 19.8%, Story Rich 14.7%, Survival 12%, Horror 5.3%

Awakened in a bunker amidst a zombie outbreak after a car crash, guide Elise through harrowing challenges, solve puzzles, and face relentless undead hordes and uncovering the bunker's dark secrets

Why similar: Zombies 37.6%, Post-apocalyptic 14.8%, Gore 11.4%, Violent 7.8%, Horror 7.4%

The successful indie survival RPG "Dead Age" is back with a vengeance! No other game offers this mix of role-playing, rogue-like, fast-paced turn-based combat and survival all in one. Inspired by Darkest Dungeon, Fallout 1+2, This War of Mine and The Walking Dead.

Why similar: Zombies 46.7%, Post-apocalyptic 18.1%, Survival 9.3%, Choices Matter 7.4%, Adventure 5%

In this story-focused adult visual novel you will try to survive and adapt to the new world, creating and protecting your faction of survivors in this new world. Fight the infected, experience romance, fight other factions, and protect your group.

Why similar: Zombies 47.4%, Post-apocalyptic 27.8%, Survival 12.7%, Horror 4.6%, Visual Novel 4.2%

Humanity is fighting a losing battle against the virus. Experience a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by hordes of zombies, where your parkour and combat skills are key to survival. Traverse the City freely during the day, but watch the monsters take over during the night.

Why similar: Zombies 35.7%, Post-apocalyptic 16.8%, Gore 11.1%, Survival 8.4%, Choices Matter 8.3%

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.

Why similar: Zombies 34.5%, Post-apocalyptic 20.4%, Survival 15.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.6%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Driving home late one night you encounter a refugee in distress. They are looking for salvation. Do you hand them over to violent authorities? Or risk sheltering them yourself?

Why similar: Episodic 36.7% ★, Choices Matter 11.9%, Post-apocalyptic 8.9%, Story Rich 8.9%, Point & Click 6.7%

A story about discovering anomalies, finding strange energy sources, and the intertwining of peculiar spaces. Get ready to uncover hidden stories, delve into a horrifying narrative and unveil the most fundamental truth!

Why similar: Zombies 34%, Gore 15.8%, Story Rich 13%, Point & Click 9.8%, Comic Book 8.3%