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An enormously deep open-source survival roguelike in a post-apocalyptic New England where you juggle hunger, illness and zombies, build vehicles and shelters, and carve out your own goals with no fixed objective.
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An unforgiving zombie survival sandbox where you loot, build, craft and train skills until your inevitable death. Its deep simulation and highly customisable rules turn every run into a personal survival story, solo or with friends.
88 %
14.79 €
Open world
A brutal survival game set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland around Detroit, where you manage hunger, thirst, cold and injuries while uncovering the mystery of who you are. Text-driven encounters, crafting and tough choices make every run unpredictable.
88 %
19.99 €
Strong character progression
A punishing top-down extraction shooter set in an irradiated wasteland: you run raids, loot gear, upgrade your hideout, and risk everything you carry on every trip.
87 %
26.99 €
Open world
Kenshi is a brutal sandbox RPG set in a vast, harsh wasteland where you decide whether to become a trader, mercenary, slave or warlord. Instead of a scripted story, you build your squad, base and reputation in a world that gives you nothing for free.
86 %
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Dark, serious atmosphere
Dreadzone is a survival shooter set in a lethal quarantine zone where you scavenge, craft tools, build shelter, and fight off animals, zombies, mutants, and other desperate survivors.
86 %
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You fix up a battered RV and roam a procedurally generated post-apocalyptic world, scavenging resources and upgrading your vehicle. Each trip plays out differently, and the goal is to survive as long as you can.
85 %
free
Open world
A harsh survival RPG inspired by Stalker and Roadside Picnic, where teams of specialized players explore a dangerous unknown zone. Combat is unforgiving and cooperation is key.
85 %
30.49 €
Open world
An extremely deep science-fantasy roguelike where you explore a vast, part handcrafted, part procedural world turn by turn. Dozens of mutations and interlocking simulation systems enable unusual builds and emergent stories where you can do almost anything.
84 %
free
Dark, serious atmosphere
A zombie survival game in an open world where you build up a home base, scavenge supplies and manage a roster of survivors with their own skills. Death is permanent for fallen characters, which gives every decision weight.
84 %
19.99 €
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An atmospheric survival shooter set in the Zone around Pripyat, where you dodge anomalies, hunt artifacts and fight mutants and rival stalker factions. Its open hubs, consequential side quests and oppressive mood make it a cult classic.
