Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Dead Space 2 (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Dead Space 2 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: Dead Space (2008), which both survival, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric.
- Dead Space 2 is tagged Horror, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Shooter, Survival, Third Person, Action, Story Rich 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.
- 1 are from the same studio: Dead Space 3.
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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Dead Space (2008)
Why it matched: both survival, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 12 player tags including Horror, Sci-fi and Space; published by the same company; released around the same time (2009).
You are Isaac Clarke, an engineer on the spacecraft USG Ishimura. You're not a warrior. You're not a soldier. You are, however, the last line of defense for the remaining living crew.
Dead Space (2008) at a glance Released 2009 Studio EA Redwood Shores Player sentiment 92% positive of 29,163 Price $19.99 HorrorSci-fiSpaceSurvival HorrorThird PersonThird-Person ShooterGoreShooter
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Dead Space
Why it matched: both survival, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 11 player tags including Horror, Third-Person Shooter and Sci-fi; published by the same company.
The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.
Dead Space at a glance Released 2023 Studio Motive Studio Player sentiment 91% positive of 70,458 Price $59.99 HorrorThird-Person ShooterSci-fiSpaceSurvival HorrorShooterThird PersonSurvival
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Dead Space 3
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Visceral Games; both survival, horror and science fiction; shares 11 player tags including Horror, Sci-fi and Shooter.
Journey across space to the icy planet of Tau Volantis with Isaac Clarke and Sgt. John Carver to discover and destroy the source of the Necromorph outbreak.
Dead Space 3 at a glance Released 2020 Studio Visceral Games Player sentiment 72% positive of 14,960 Price $19.99 HorrorSci-fiShooterSurvivalThird-Person ShooterSpaceSurvival HorrorFuturistic
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Resident Evil: Revelations
Why it matched: both survival, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Third-Person Shooter; released around the same time (2012).
Resident Evil® Revelations returns redefined for PC complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience.
Resident Evil: Revelations at a glance Released 2012 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 81% positive of 18,426 Price $19.99 HorrorSurvival HorrorThird-Person ShooterThird PersonSurvivalShooterGoreSci-fi
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Resident Evil Revelations
Why it matched: both survival, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Third-Person Shooter; released around the same time (2013).
Resident Evil® Revelations returns redefined for PC complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience.
Resident Evil Revelations at a glance Released 2013 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 81% positive of 18,430 Price $19.99 HorrorSurvival HorrorThird-Person ShooterThird PersonSurvivalShooterGoreSci-fi
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Aliens: Fireteam Elite
Why it matched: both survival, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Shooter, Aliens and Horror.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a cooperative third-person survival game set in the iconic Alien Universe. Battle through hordes of different types of Xenomorph, customize your character and gear, and level-up as you try to contain this ever-growing threat.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite at a glance Released 2021 Studio Cold Iron Studios Player sentiment 80% positive of 27,048 Price $29.99 ShooterAliensHorrorThird-Person ShooterSci-fiSurvivalSpaceSurvival Horror
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The Callisto Protocol
Why it matched: both survival, horror, science fiction and story-rich; shares 9 player tags including Horror, Sci-fi and Survival Horror.
Survive to escape the horrors of Callisto and uncover the dark secrets of Jupiter’s dead moon.
The Callisto Protocol at a glance Released 2022 Studio Striking Distance Studios Player sentiment 65% positive of 43,632 Price $59.99 HorrorSci-fiSurvival HorrorThird-Person ShooterSpaceShooterThird PersonStory Rich
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Alien: Isolation
Why it matched: both survival, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2014).
Discover the true meaning of fear in Alien: Isolation, a survival horror set in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger.
Alien: Isolation at a glance Released 2014 Studio Creative Assembly Player sentiment 93% positive of 66,658 Price $11.99 HorrorSurvival HorrorSci-fiAliensSpaceSurvivalGoreShooter
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Aliens vs. Predator
Why it matched: both survival, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Aliens, Sci-fi and Horror; released around the same time (2010).
Survive, hunt and prey in the deadly jungles and swamps in distinctly new and thrilling first person gameplay.
Aliens vs. Predator at a glance Released 2010 Studio Rebellion Player sentiment 91% positive of 21,551 Price $1.49 AliensSci-fiHorrorShooterGoreSurvivalBloodSurvival Horror
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The Evil Within
Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Gore; released around the same time (2014).
Developed by Shinji Mikami -- creator of the seminal Resident Evil series -- and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension.
The Evil Within at a glance Released 2014 Studio Tango Gameworks Player sentiment 85% positive of 33,579 Price $19.99 HorrorSurvival HorrorGoreThird PersonSurvivalThird-Person ShooterShooterStory Rich
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Prey
Why it matched: both survival, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Sci-fi, Space and Horror.
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 Sci-fiSpaceHorrorStory RichAliensSurvival HorrorFuturistic
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Resident Evil: Revelations 2
Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Third-Person Shooter; released around the same time (2015).
RE Revelations 2 continues the series acclaimed essential survival horror experience, while uncovering startling truths.
Resident Evil: Revelations 2 at a glance Released 2015 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 78% positive of 32,092 Price $19.99 HorrorSurvival HorrorThird-Person ShooterSurvivalThird PersonGoreStory RichShooter
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Metro: Last Light
Why it matched: both survival, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Horror and Shooter; released around the same time (2013).
It is the year 2034. Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside – and within. Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface, and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above.
Metro: Last Light at a glance Released 2013 Studio 4A Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 81,499 Price $19.99 Story RichHorrorShooterSurvivalSurvival HorrorSci-fi
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F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
Why it matched: both survival, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Gore and Shooter; released around the same time (2009).
Assume the role of Special Forces Sgt. Becket as your routine mission quickly turns into a fight for survival against the wrath of Alma Wade. As Alma's terrifying power surges out of control, your squad is forced to battle through an apocalyptic landscape in search of clues for how to destroy her!
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin at a glance Released 2009 Studio Monolith Player sentiment 85% positive of 9,496 Price $14.99 HorrorGoreShooterSci-fiStory RichSurvival Horror
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Resident Evil
Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Survival Horror, Horror and Survival.
The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.
Resident Evil at a glance Released 1996 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 92% positive of 36,244 Price $19.99 Survival HorrorHorrorSurvivalThird PersonStory RichGoreShooterThird-Person Shooter
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Resident Evil
Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Survival Horror, Horror and Survival.
The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.
Resident Evil at a glance Released 2002 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 92% positive of 36,244 Price $19.99 Survival HorrorHorrorSurvivalThird PersonStory RichGoreShooterThird-Person Shooter
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The Evil Within 2
Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Story Rich.
Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.
The Evil Within 2 at a glance Released 2017 Studio Tango Gameworks Player sentiment 92% positive of 30,959 Price $39.99 HorrorSurvival HorrorStory RichGoreThird-Person ShooterThird PersonSurvivalShooter
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Resident Evil 0
Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Third Person.
Before the mansion, before the destruction of Raccoon City, there was Resident Evil 0. Now remastered with improved visuals and sounds, as well as the all-new Wesker Mode, there's never been a better time to experience the origins of the Resident Evil story.
Resident Evil 0 at a glance Released 2016 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 80% positive of 19,622 Price $19.99 HorrorSurvival HorrorThird PersonSurvivalStory RichGoreThird-Person ShooterShooter
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Alan Wake
Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Third Person and Story Rich; released around the same time (2012).
A Dark Presence stalks the small town of Bright Falls, pushing Alan Wake to the brink of sanity in his fight to unravel the mystery and save his love.
Alan Wake at a glance Released 2012 Studio Remedy Entertainment Player sentiment 90% positive of 59,228 Price $1.49 HorrorThird PersonStory RichThird-Person ShooterSurvival HorrorShooterSurvival
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Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition
Why it matched: both survival, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Sci-fi, Shooter and Aliens; published by the same company; released around the same time (2011).
Aliens are decimating New York City, only you have the technology to survive. Be The Weapon.
Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition at a glance Released 2011 Studio Crytek Studios Player sentiment 85% positive of 13,866 Price $29.99 Sci-fiShooterAliensFuturisticStory RichSurvival
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F.E.A.R.
Why it matched: both survival, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Shooter and Gore.
Experience the original F.E.A.R. along with F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate.
F.E.A.R. at a glance Released 2005 Studio Monolith Productions Player sentiment 94% positive of 19,502 Price $9.99 HorrorShooterGoreStory RichSci-fiSurvival Horror
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Subnautica: Below Zero
Why it matched: both survival, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Survival, Horror and Survival Horror.
Dive into a freezing underwater adventure on an alien planet. Below Zero is set two years after the original Subnautica. Return to Planet 4546B to uncover the truth behind a deadly cover-up. Survive by building habitats, crafting tools, & diving deeper into the world of Subnautica.
Subnautica: Below Zero at a glance Released 2021 Studio Unknown Worlds Entertainment Player sentiment 90% positive of 108,227 Price $29.99 SurvivalHorrorSurvival HorrorSci-fiAliensStory Rich
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Alan Wake's American Nightmare
Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Third Person and Third-Person Shooter; released around the same time (2012).
A thrilling new storyline, hordes of creepy enemies, serious firepower and beautiful Arizona locations, combined with a fun and challenging new game mode!
Alan Wake's American Nightmare at a glance Released 2012 Studio Remedy Entertainment Player sentiment 74% positive of 10,751 Price $0.89 HorrorThird PersonThird-Person ShooterShooterSurvival HorrorStory RichSurvival
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Half-Life: Alyx
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Horror and Shooter.
Half-Life: Alyx is Valve’s VR return to the Half-Life series. It’s the story of an impossible fight against a vicious alien race known as the Combine, set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2. Playing as Alyx Vance, you are humanity’s only chance for survival.
Half-Life: Alyx at a glance Released 2020 Studio Campo Santo Player sentiment 98% positive of 105,097 Price $59.99 Story RichHorrorShooterSci-fiAliensFuturisticGore
Common questions
What game is most like Dead Space 2?
Dead Space (2008), on the evidence we have. It both survival, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric. 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 Dead Space 2" 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 Dead Space 2. 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.
What else did the makers of Dead Space 2 do?
Dead Space 3 is also from Visceral Games, and appears in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
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.