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24 games like CS2D (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with CS2D 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 games like CS2D on a map

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The same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.

24 games have both

Axes are fitted to these 24 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.

Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.

Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.

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How positions are decided

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  • Fetched from live third-party data. Player sentiment from Steam, critic aggregates as published on store pages, prices checked hourly, attention from Wikipedia. Each figure carries its source and the date it was read, and we do not adjust any of them.

The short version

  • Closest match: BLOCKADE, which both zombie, survival and relaxing.
  • CS2D is tagged Free to Play, 2D, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action, Top-Down Shooter, Casual, Indie 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.
  • 19 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value CS2D

The five things Steam players tag CS2D with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

  1. Free to Play
  2. 2D
  3. Shooter
  4. Multiplayer
  5. Action
CS2D at a glance
ReceptionVery Positive on Steam (90% of 10,349)
Watch-outsno widespread problems reported by players
PriceFree

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

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

  1. 1

    BLOCKADE

    Why it matched: both zombie, survival and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2019).

    BLOCKADE Classic! First Person Shooter in an editable procedural cubic world. A large arsenal of weapons, 4 teams at the same time and up to 32 players on one map. A large number of game modes!

    BLOCKADE at a glance
    Released2019StudioNovalink
    Player sentiment75% positive of 11,533PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (75% of 11,533)

    Matches CS2D on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Action, FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs CS2D: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with CS2D:Free to PlayFPSShooterPixel GraphicsIndieZombiesSurvivalCasual

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  2. 2

    Brick-Force

    Why it matched: both zombie, survival and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2014).

    Brick-Force is a sandbox shooter that lets you BUILD your own battlefields, SHARE them with other players, and PLAY many challenging game modes in fast-paced PvP matches!

    Brick-Force at a glance
    Released2014StudioExe Games Inc.
    Player sentiment42% positive of 3,774PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 4.3/10 · Steam: Mixed (42% of 3,774)

    Matches CS2D on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Multiplayer, FPS, Building, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs CS2D: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with CS2D:Free to PlayFPSShooterZombiesCompetitiveFunnySurvivalCasual

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  3. 3

    SAS: Zombie Assault 4

    Why it matched: both zombie, survival and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, Zombies and Top-Down Shooter; released around the same time (2017).

    Purge the undead! Intense action-shooter with deep rpg elements, including upgradeable guns and armor, unique class skills, and class special abilities. Entire game can be played single player or as a 4-player online co-op game, including PvP events like Last Man Standing.

    SAS: Zombie Assault 4 at a glance
    Released2017StudioNinja Kiwi
    Player sentiment86% positive of 9,668PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 9,668)

    Matches CS2D on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, 2D, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Zombies, Multiplayer, Top-Down Shooter, Action — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs CS2D: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with CS2D:Free to PlayZombiesTop-Down ShooterShooterTop-Down2DSurvivalGore

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  4. 4

    Line of Sight

    Why it matched: both zombie, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2017).

    Fast paced FPS with high customizational freedom. From game mode customization to an in depth weapon tuning and attachment system up to detailed character customizations, while it was developed so you can choose to either go for high performance or graphical fidelity without an high end PC.

    Line of Sight at a glance
    Released2017StudioBlackSpot Entertainment
    Player sentiment60% positive of 9,005PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.5/10 · Steam: Mixed (60% of 9,005)

    Matches CS2D on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

    Why players like it: Free to Play, FPS, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs CS2D: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with CS2D:Free to PlayFPSShooterZombiesSurvivalCompetitiveStrategyIndie

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  5. 5

    Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition

    Why it matched: both zombie, survival, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Zombies, Strategy and Casual.

    Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.

    Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition at a glance
    Released2009StudioPopCap Games, Inc.
    Player sentiment98% positive of 155,468Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 155,468)

    Matches CS2D on: 1 of 5 — 2D

    Why players like it: Tower Defense, Zombies, Strategy, Singleplayer, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs CS2D: $4.99 — $4.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with CS2D:ZombiesStrategyCasual2DFunnySurvivalIndie

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  6. 6

    The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners

    Why it matched: both zombie, survival and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Zombies, Gore and Shooter; released around the same time (2020).

    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.

    The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners at a glance
    Released2020StudioSkydance Interactive
    Player sentiment86% positive of 10,074Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 10,074)

    Matches CS2D on: 3 of 5 — Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

    Why players like it: VR, Zombies, Action, Gore, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs CS2D: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with CS2D:ZombiesGoreShooterSurvivalIndieStrategyFPS

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  7. 7

    Deceit

    Why it matched: both zombie, survival and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Shooter and FPS; released around the same time (2017).

    Test your instincts at trust and deception in an action-filled, multiplayer first-person shooter. You wake up in unknown surroundings to the sound of the Game Master’s unfamiliar voice, surrounded by five others. A third of your group have been infected with a virus, but who will escape?

    Deceit at a glance
    Released2017StudioWorld Makers
    Player sentiment79% positive of 92,193PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (79% of 92,193)

    Matches CS2D on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

    Why players like it: PvP, Multiplayer, Horror, Social Deduction, Free to Play — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with CS2D:Free to PlayShooterFPSStrategyFunnyZombiesSurvival

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  8. 8

    Art of War: Red Tides

    Why it matched: both zombie, survival, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and Indie; released around the same time (2016).

    Art of War: Red Tides is a fair multiplayer strategy game that allows different teams on the same platform (e.g. smartphones, PC, etc.) to battle against each other. You will encounter players around the world!

    Art of War: Red Tides at a glance
    Released2016StudioGame Science
    Player sentiment79% positive of 6,954PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (79% of 6,954)

    Matches CS2D on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Action

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Strategy, Multiplayer, RTS, Early Access — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs CS2D: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with CS2D:Free to PlayStrategyIndieCasualZombiesSurvival

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  9. 9

    BLOCKPOST

    Why it matched: both zombie and survival; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Pixel Graphics; released around the same time (2019).

    Procedural cubic 3D-shooter in the best traditions of the genre. The game is a rich cocktail consisting of the most popular and functional gaming solutions. Customization of characters, opening cases and improving the existing arsenal — all this is available in the game now!

    BLOCKPOST at a glance
    Released2019StudioSkullcap Studios
    Player sentiment75% positive of 16,456PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (75% of 16,456)

    Matches CS2D on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

    Why players like it: Free to Play, FPS, Multiplayer, Pixel Graphics, Action — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs CS2D: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with CS2D:Free to PlayFPSPixel GraphicsShooterIndieFunnyZombiesSurvival

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  10. 10

    Zombie Panic! Source

    Why it matched: both zombie, survival and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Zombies and Survival.

    Dive into the zombie apocalypse with Zombie Panic! Source: a cooperative, survival-horror first-person-shooter. A fast-paced standalone modification.

    Zombie Panic! Source at a glance
    Released2008StudioZombie Panic! Team
    Player sentiment85% positive of 7,862PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 7,862)

    Matches CS2D on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Zombies, Multiplayer, Action, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs CS2D: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with CS2D:Free to PlayZombiesSurvivalFPSIndieShooterGoreCasual

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  11. 11

    KUBOOM

    Why it matched: both survival and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2016).

    Cross-platform hurricane online 3D Shooter

    KUBOOM at a glance
    Released2016Studionobodyshot
    Player sentiment64% positive of 4,563PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.7/10 · Steam: Mixed (64% of 4,563)

    Matches CS2D on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Action, Multiplayer, FPS, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs CS2D: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with CS2D:Free to PlayFPSShooterIndiePixel GraphicsCasualSurvivalGore

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  12. 12

    Last Man Standing

    Why it matched: both zombie, survival and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Survival and Shooter; released around the same time (2017).

    The Ultimate BATTLE ROYALE! Sharpen your skills and kill everyone in your way as you hunt for guns, gear and glory in a massive battlefield where only ONE can be crowned the LAST MAN STANDING. Earn cash prizes in a monthly competitions,

    Last Man Standing at a glance
    Released2017StudioFree Reign Entertainment
    Player sentiment61% positive of 17,338PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.8/10 · Steam: Mixed (61% of 17,338)

    Matches CS2D on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with CS2D:Free to PlaySurvivalShooterFPSStrategyIndieZombies

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  13. 13

    Ninja Kiwi Archive

    Why it matched: both survival, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Casual, Strategy and Top-Down Shooter; released around the same time (2020).

    Enjoy some of the best loved Flash games of the past in this awesome time capsule of over 60 Ninja Kiwi classics. Experience a piece of history and play the original Flash games that spawned the worldwide phenomenon of Bloons TD.

    Ninja Kiwi Archive at a glance
    Released2020StudioNinja Kiwi
    Player sentiment93% positive of 5,804PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 5,804)

    Matches CS2D on: 3 of 5 — 2D, Multiplayer, Action

    Why players like it: Casual, Arcade, Strategy, Tower Defense, Action — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs CS2D: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with CS2D:CasualStrategyTop-Down Shooter2DPixel GraphicsTop-DownSurvival

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  14. 14

    Kingdom: Classic

    Why it matched: both survival, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and 2D; released around the same time (2015).

    Kingdom is a 2D sidescrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic.

    Kingdom: Classic at a glance
    Released2015StudioNoio
    Player sentiment91% positive of 22,707PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 22,707)

    Matches CS2D on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, 2D

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Strategy, Singleplayer, Simulation, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs CS2D: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with CS2D:Free to PlayStrategy2DPixel GraphicsSurvivalCasualIndie

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  15. 15

    Transformice

    Why it matched: both survival, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Funny and 2D; released around the same time (2015).

    Transformice is an MMO platformer about dozens of mice running to bring back the cheese! Will the almighty Shaman help you or just ruin everything? Millions of levels, hectic physics, skill trees, and more importantly... hats!

    Transformice at a glance
    Released2015StudioAtelier 801
    Player sentiment88% positive of 28,934PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 28,934)

    Matches CS2D on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, 2D, Multiplayer, Action

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer, Funny, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs CS2D: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with CS2D:Free to PlayFunny2DCasualIndieSurvivalStrategy

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  16. 16

    Mitos.is: The Game

    Why it matched: both survival, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and 2D; released around the same time (2015).

    Step into the microscopic world of Mitos.is! Eat or be eaten—become the ultimate cell in a highly addictive multiplayer game. Diverse modes, daily tournaments, guilds, and gear await! The BEST game of 2015 is back!

    Mitos.is: The Game at a glance
    Released2015StudioFreakinware Studios
    Player sentiment81% positive of 12,054PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (81% of 12,054)

    Matches CS2D on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, 2D, Multiplayer

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer, Strategy, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs CS2D: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with CS2D:Free to PlayStrategy2DSurvivalFunnyCasualIndie

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  17. 17

    ONRAID

    Why it matched: both survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, 2D and Shooter; released around the same time (2017).

    Onraid is a challenging 2D shooter game, where you are free to develop your own play style and tactics to destroy your enemies.

    ONRAID at a glance
    Released2017StudioPragmatix Ltd
    Player sentiment75% positive of 1,768PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (75% of 1,768)

    Matches CS2D on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, 2D, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Action, 2D, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs CS2D: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with CS2D:Free to Play2DShooterIndieStrategySurvivalGoreFPS

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  18. 18

    Iron Snout

    Why it matched: both survival and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, 2D Fighter and Funny; released around the same time (2016).

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    Iron Snout at a glance
    Released2016StudioSnoutUp
    Player sentiment98% positive of 17,480PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 17,480)

    Matches CS2D on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, 2D, Action

    Why players like it: Free to Play, 2D Fighter, Action, Funny, Fighting — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs CS2D: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with CS2D:Free to Play2D FighterFunnyGore2DIndieSurvivalCasual

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  19. 19

    Darwin Project

    Why it matched: both survival, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Survival, Indie and Shooter; released around the same time (2020).

    In Darwin Project, ten inmates must survive the elements, track each other, fight, craft tools, and use their social skills to be the last one standing. It's a unique take on battle royale with a Show Director to influence the match and Spectator Interactions to create a one-of-a-kind game show.

    Darwin Project at a glance
    Released2020StudioScavengers Studio
    Player sentiment82% positive of 18,460PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 18,460)

    Matches CS2D on: 3 of 5 — Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

    Why players like it: Battle Royale, Multiplayer, Survival, Action, PvP — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs CS2D: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with CS2D:SurvivalIndieShooterStrategyFPSCasual

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  20. 20

    Worm.is: The Game

    Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Casual and Funny; released around the same time (2016).

    Unleash the apex worm in you! Join a world where you eat to grow and aim to become the largest worm around. Dodge viruses, cut off enemy paths, and indulge in addictive multiplayer action. Custom skins, game modes, and more await!

    Worm.is: The Game at a glance
    Released2016StudioFreakinware Studios
    Player sentiment81% positive of 4,723PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (81% of 4,723)

    Matches CS2D on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, 2D, Multiplayer, Action

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Multiplayer, Casual, Funny, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs CS2D: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with CS2D:Free to PlayCasualFunny2DStrategyCompetitiveFPSIndie

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  21. 21

    Combat Arms: Reloaded

    Why it matched: both zombie, survival and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Shooter and FPS; released around the same time (2018).

    Combat Arms is a multiplayer game, free-to-play modern first-person shooter. The game enlists players into various battlefields across the globe to face-off against other ambitious soldiers of fortune, delivering gamers a high-quality FPS with an extensive arsenal of weapons.

    Combat Arms: Reloaded at a glance
    Released2018StudioVALOFE
    Player sentiment55% positive of 3,035PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.1/10 · Steam: Mixed (55% of 3,035)

    Matches CS2D on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Action, Shooter, FPS, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs CS2D: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with CS2D:Free to PlayShooterFPSStrategyZombiesSurvival

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  22. 22

    Fallout Shelter

    Why it matched: both survival, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Survival and Strategy; released around the same time (2015).

    Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.

    Fallout Shelter at a glance
    Released2015StudioBethesda Game Studios
    Player sentiment88% positive of 82,585PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 82,585)

    Matches CS2D on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, 2D, Multiplayer, Action

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Base-Building, Survival, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs CS2D: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, monetisation inside the game, lost progress or broken saves (details)

    Shared with CS2D:Free to PlaySurvivalStrategy2DCasualFunny

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  23. 23

    Town of Salem

    Why it matched: both survival, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Indie and Casual; released around the same time (2014).

    Inspired by the party games Werewolf and Mafia, Town of Salem is a game of murder, mystery and deception.

    Town of Salem at a glance
    Released2014StudioBlankMediaGames
    Player sentiment88% positive of 36,262Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 36,262)

    Matches CS2D on: 3 of 5 — 2D, Multiplayer, Action

    Why players like it: Multiplayer, Strategy, Mystery, Indie, Social Deduction — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs CS2D: $4.99 — $4.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with CS2D:StrategyIndieCasualFunnySurvival2D

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  24. 24

    King Arthur's Gold

    Why it matched: both zombie and strategy; shares 8 player tags including 2D, Pixel Graphics and Indie; released around the same time (2013).

    Would you enjoy building CASTLES, traps and siege machines in MULTIPLAYER? And then undermine your opponents castle and collapse it with 2D PHYSICS & DESTRUCTION?

    King Arthur's Gold at a glance
    Released2013StudioTranshuman Design
    Player sentiment84% positive of 5,228PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 5,228)

    Matches CS2D on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, 2D, Multiplayer, Action

    Why players like it: Multiplayer, 2D, Action, Pixel Graphics, Building — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs CS2D: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with CS2D:2DPixel GraphicsIndieCompetitiveFree to PlayStrategyFunnyZombies

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Common questions

What game is most like CS2D?

BLOCKADE, on the evidence we have. It both zombie, survival and relaxing. 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 CS2D" 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 CS2D. 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.

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