Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Cruelty Squad (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Cruelty Squad on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Metro Exodus, which both post-apocalyptic, horror, psychological and stealth.
- Cruelty Squad is tagged Capitalism, Surreal, Immersive Sim, FPS, Psychological Horror, Psychedelic, Shooter, Cyberpunk by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 3 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Metro Exodus
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, horror, psychological and stealth; shares 6 player tags including Post-apocalyptic, FPS and First-Person; released around the same time (2020).
Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.
Metro Exodus at a glance Released 2020 Studio 4A Games Player sentiment 90% positive of 135,440 Price $29.99 Post-apocalypticFPSFirst-PersonShooterStealthPsychological Horror
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Hello Neighbor
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, stealth and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Stealth, First-Person and FPS; released around the same time (2017).
Hello Neighbor is a Stealth Horror Game about sneaking into your neighbor's house and figuring out what he's hiding in the basement. Play against an advanced AI that learns from your actions.
Hello Neighbor at a glance Released 2017 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 86% positive of 32,548 Price $29.99 StealthFirst-PersonFPSPsychological HorrorDark HumorSurreal
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Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, stealth and cyberpunk; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Cyberpunk and Shooter.
Far Cry® 3: Blood Dragon is THE Kick-Ass Cyber Shooter.Welcome to an 80’s vision of the future. The year is 2007 and you are Sargent Rex Colt, a Mark IV Cyber Commando. Your mission: get the girl, kill the baddies, and save the world.
Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon at a glance Released 2013 Studio Ubisoft Montreal Player sentiment 87% positive of 19,720 Price $14.99 FPSCyberpunkShooterStealthRetroFirst-PersonPost-apocalyptic
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The Ship: Murder Party
Why it matched: both psychological, stealth and strategy; shares 7 player tags including First-Person, Stealth and Assassin.
The Ship is a murder mystery multiplayer.
The Ship: Murder Party at a glance Released 2006 Studio Outerlight Ltd. Player sentiment 86% positive of 5,950 Price $9.99 First-PersonStealthAssassinFPSSimulationShooterStylized
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One-armed robber
Why it matched: both stealth and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, FPS and First-Person; released around the same time (2023).
One-armed robber is a chaotic first-person heist game that centers around a uniquely challenging premise. Players take the role of a determined robber equipped with only one arm, tasked with pulling off daring heists on banks, shops, and various establishments.
One-armed robber at a glance Released 2023 Studio Duhndal Player sentiment 91% positive of 52,823 Price Free SimulationFPSFirst-PersonShooterStealthTacticalStylized
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GhostWire: Tokyo
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and cyberpunk; shares 6 player tags including First-Person, Surreal and Lore-Rich; released around the same time (2022).
Tokyo's population has vanished, and deadly supernatural forces prowl the streets. Use an arsenal of elemental abilities to unravel the truth behind the disappearance and save Tokyo.
GhostWire: Tokyo at a glance Released 2022 Studio Tango Gameworks Player sentiment 83% positive of 21,047 Price $59.99 First-PersonSurrealLore-RichFPSCyberpunkPsychological Horror
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Zero Hour
Why it matched: both stealth and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Tactical, Shooter and FPS; released around the same time (2024).
Zero Hour is a tactical FPS with online team-based game play that takes place in a variety of fictional locations interpreted in Bangladesh with Real-life scale & resource management. It brings a grounded, close quarter combat experience to the game.
Zero Hour at a glance Released 2024 Studio AttritoM7 Productions Player sentiment 77% positive of 33,371 Price $9.99 TacticalShooterFPSFirst-PersonSimulationImmersive SimStealth
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Buckshot Roulette
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and strategy; shares 5 player tags including First-Person, Psychological Horror and Simulation; released around the same time (2024).
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
Buckshot Roulette at a glance Released 2024 Studio Mike Klubnika Player sentiment 95% positive of 125,085 Price $1.49 First-PersonPsychological HorrorSimulationSurrealFPS
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Crysis 2 Remastered
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic and strategy; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person; released around the same time (2022).
Relive the legendary single-player campaign from the classic first-person shooter, Crysis 2, optimized for today's hardware in Crysis 2 Remastered.
Crysis 2 Remastered at a glance Released 2022 Studio Crytek Player sentiment 89% positive of 9,459 Price $11.99 FPSShooterFirst-PersonDark HumorDystopian Post-apocalypticTactical
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The Long Drive
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, horror and psychological; shares 5 player tags including Post-apocalyptic, First-Person and Simulation; released around the same time (2019).
Random generated open world semi-post apocalyptic survival car driving game.
The Long Drive at a glance Released 2019 Studio Genesz Player sentiment 88% positive of 56,256 Price $15.99 Post-apocalypticFirst-PersonSimulationShooterPsychological Horror
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Deathloop
Why it matched: both stealth and strategy; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Stealth and Immersive Sim; released around the same time (2021).
DEATHLOOP is a next-gen FPS from Arkane Lyon, the award-winning studio behind Dishonored. In DEATHLOOP, two rival assassins are trapped in a mysterious timeloop on the island of Blackreef, doomed to repeat the same day for eternity.
Deathloop at a glance Released 2021 Studio Arkane Studios Player sentiment 76% positive of 30,449 Price $59.99 FPSStealthImmersive SimFirst-PersonShooterAssassinTactical
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Perfect Heist 2
Why it matched: both psychological, stealth and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Stealth, Shooter and FPS; released around the same time (2021).
Perfect Heist 2 is a round-based online game, where robbers try to hide in plain sight while robbing a bank without being noticed by the cop team!
Perfect Heist 2 at a glance Released 2021 Studio yeswecamp Player sentiment 93% positive of 4,731 Price $3.99 StealthShooterFPSFirst-PersonTactical
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Prey
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and stealth; shares 5 player tags including Immersive Sim, FPS and First-Person; released around the same time (2017).
In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.
Prey at a glance Released 2017 Studio Arkane Studios Player sentiment 91% positive of 54,539 Price $29.99 Immersive SimFPSFirst-PersonStealthPsychological Horror
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Deus Ex
Why it matched: both stealth and cyberpunk; shares 7 player tags including Cyberpunk, Stealth and Immersive Sim.
The year is 2052. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider. Worst of all, an ages old conspiracy bent on world domination has decided that the time is right to emerge from the shadows and take control.
Deus Ex at a glance Released 2000 Studio Ion Storm Player sentiment 95% positive of 15,619 Price $6.99 CyberpunkStealthImmersive SimFPSDystopian First-PersonShooter
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Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
Why it matched: both stealth and cyberpunk; shares 7 player tags including Cyberpunk, Stealth and Immersive Sim.
The year is 2052. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider. Worst of all, an ages old conspiracy bent on world domination has decided that the time is right to emerge from the shadows and take control.
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition at a glance Released 2007 Studio Ion Storm Player sentiment 95% positive of 15,619 Price $6.99 CyberpunkStealthImmersive SimFPSDystopian First-PersonShooter
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GTFO
Why it matched: both horror, stealth and strategy; shares 5 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Stealth; released around the same time (2021).
GTFO is a hardcore cooperative horror shooter that throws you from gripping suspense to explosive action in a heartbeat. Stealth, strategy, and teamwork are necessary to survive in your deadly, underground prison. Work together or die together.
GTFO at a glance Released 2021 Studio 10 Chambers Player sentiment 84% positive of 66,650 Price $39.99 FPSShooterStealthTacticalFirst-Person
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FPS Chess
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and strategy; shares 5 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person; released around the same time (2022).
Battle a friend in this fast paced 1v1 class-based first-person shooter. Chess takes a back-seat to FPS as you win duel after duel and capture the opponent's pieces until you've beaten their king and won the game.
FPS Chess at a glance Released 2022 Studio Meta Fork Player sentiment 84% positive of 43,953 Price Free FPSShooterFirst-PersonPsychological HorrorStylized
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Crysis 2
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic and strategy; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person.
Relive the legendary single-player campaign from the classic first-person shooter, Crysis 2, optimized for today's hardware in Crysis 2 Remastered.
Crysis 2 at a glance Released 2011 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 89% positive of 9,447 Price $11.99 FPSShooterFirst-PersonDark HumorDystopian Post-apocalypticTactical
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Ready or Not
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Tactical, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2023).
Become an elite SWAT commander and bring order to a city overwhelmed by chaos and corruption.
Ready or Not at a glance Released 2023 Studio VOID Interactive Player sentiment 79% positive of 344,226 Price $49.99 TacticalFPSShooterFirst-PersonPsychological Horror
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Frostpunk 2
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, horror, psychological and strategy; shares 3 player tags including Post-apocalyptic, Simulation and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2024).
Develop, expand, and advance your city in a society survival game set 30 years after an apocalyptic blizzard ravaged Earth. In Frostpunk 2, you face not only the perils of never-ending winter, but also the powerful factions that watch your every step inside the Council Hall.
Frostpunk 2 at a glance Released 2024 Studio 11 bit studios Player sentiment 75% positive of 26,953 Price $44.99 Post-apocalypticSimulationPsychological Horror
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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Why it matched: both stealth and cyberpunk; shares 7 player tags including Cyberpunk, Stealth and First-Person.
You play as Adam Jensen, an experienced covert operative operating in a world that despises his kind: augmented humans. Choose from an arsenal of state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations to build your playstyle, and decide who you'll trust, to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided at a glance Released 2016 Studio Eidos Montreal Player sentiment 76% positive of 42,238 Price $29.99 CyberpunkStealthFirst-PersonImmersive SimFPSShooterDystopian
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Stray
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, stealth and cyberpunk; shares 3 player tags including Cyberpunk, Dystopian and Stealth; released around the same time (2022).
Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.
Stray at a glance Released 2022 Studio BlueTwelve Studio Player sentiment 97% positive of 177,458 Price $14.99 CyberpunkDystopian Stealth
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Deus Ex: Invisible War
Why it matched: both stealth and cyberpunk; shares 7 player tags including Cyberpunk, FPS and Stealth.
Approximately 20 years after Deus Ex, the world is only beginning to recover from a catastrophic worldwide depression. In this techno-nightmare, take part in the dark struggle to raise the world from its own ashes.
Deus Ex: Invisible War at a glance Released 2007 Studio Ion Storm Player sentiment 57% positive of 2,498 Price $1.74 CyberpunkFPSStealthImmersive SimFirst-PersonDystopian Shooter
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Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and strategy; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, First-Person and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2017).
Start your own Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria with Freddy Fazbear Pizzeria Simulator!
Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator at a glance Released 2017 Studio Scott Cawthon Player sentiment 94% positive of 33,261 Price Free SimulationFirst-PersonPsychological HorrorRetro
Common questions
What game is most like Cruelty Squad?
Metro Exodus, on the evidence we have. It both post-apocalyptic, horror, psychological and stealth. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Cruelty Squad" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Cruelty Squad. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.