Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Dead Space 3 (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Dead Space 3 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 Dead Space 3 on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: Dead Space 2, which made by the same studio, Visceral Games.
- Dead Space 3 is tagged Action, Horror, Online Co-Op, Sci-fi, Co-op, Shooter, Survival, Third-Person Shooter 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.
- 2 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 1 are from the same studio: Dead Space 2.
Why players value Dead Space 3
The five things Steam players tag Dead Space 3 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.
- Action
- Horror
- Online Co-Op
- Sci-fi
- Co-op
| Reception | on Steam (72% of 14,960) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $19.99 |
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
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Dead Space 2
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Visceral Games; both survival, horror and science fiction; shares 11 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Third-Person Shooter.
Three years after the Necromorph infestation aboard the USS Ishimura, Isaac Clarke awakens from a coma, confused, disoriented, and on a space station called The Sprawl. Explore this world and its zero-g environments to discover the truth about the Unitology and its role in the Necromorph epidemic.
Dead Space 2 at a glance Released 2011 Studio Visceral Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 29,751 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (94% of 29,751)
Matches Dead Space 3 on: 4 of 5 — Action, Horror, Sci-fi, Co-op
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Shooter, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space 3: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space 3:HorrorSurvival HorrorThird-Person ShooterShooterSurvivalThird PersonSci-fiSpace
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Dead Space
Why it matched: both survival, horror and science fiction; shares 11 player tags including Horror, Third-Person Shooter and Sci-fi; published by the same company; released around the same time (2023).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (91% of 70,458)
Matches Dead Space 3 on: 3 of 5 — Action, Horror, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Sci-fi, Space, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space 3: $59.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Dead Space 3:HorrorThird-Person ShooterSci-fiSpaceSurvival HorrorShooterThird PersonSurvival
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Dead Space (2008)
Why it matched: both survival, horror and science fiction; shares 11 player tags including Horror, Sci-fi and Space; published by the same company.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (92% of 29,163)
Matches Dead Space 3 on: 3 of 5 — Action, Horror, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Horror, Sci-fi, Action, Space, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space 3: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space 3:HorrorSci-fiSpaceSurvival HorrorThird PersonThird-Person ShooterGoreShooter
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Aliens: Fireteam Elite
Why it matched: both survival, horror and science fiction; shares 9 player tags including Shooter, Horror and Third-Person Shooter; released around the same time (2021).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (80% of 27,048)
Matches Dead Space 3 on: 5 of 5 — Action, Horror, Online Co-Op, Sci-fi, Co-op
Why players like it: Co-op, Shooter, Aliens, Action, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space 3: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space 3:ShooterHorrorThird-Person ShooterOnline Co-OpSci-fiSurvivalSpaceSurvival Horror
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Resident Evil: Revelations
Why it matched: both survival, horror and science fiction; shares 9 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Third-Person Shooter.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (81% of 18,426)
Matches Dead Space 3 on: 5 of 5 — Action, Horror, Online Co-Op, Sci-fi, Co-op
Why players like it: Horror, Action, Zombies, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space 3: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Dead Space 3:HorrorSurvival HorrorThird-Person ShooterThird PersonOnline Co-OpSurvivalShooterGore
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Resident Evil Revelations
Why it matched: both survival, horror and science fiction; shares 9 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Third-Person Shooter.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (81% of 18,430)
Matches Dead Space 3 on: 5 of 5 — Action, Horror, Online Co-Op, Sci-fi, Co-op
Why players like it: Horror, Action, Zombies, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space 3: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space 3:HorrorSurvival HorrorThird-Person ShooterThird PersonOnline Co-OpSurvivalShooterGore
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The Callisto Protocol
Why it matched: both survival, horror and science fiction; shares 9 player tags including Horror, Sci-fi and Survival Horror; released around the same time (2022).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.7/10 · Steam: (65% of 43,632)
Matches Dead Space 3 on: 3 of 5 — Action, Horror, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Horror, Sci-fi, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Space — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space 3: $59.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, lost progress or broken saves (details)
Shared with Dead Space 3:HorrorSci-fiSurvival HorrorThird-Person ShooterSpaceShooterThird PersonDark
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The Evil Within 2
Why it matched: both survival and horror; shares 9 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Gore; released around the same time (2017).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (92% of 30,959)
Matches Dead Space 3 on: 2 of 5 — Action, Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space 3: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space 3:HorrorSurvival HorrorGoreThird-Person ShooterThird PersonViolentSurvivalShooter
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Deep Rock Galactic
Why it matched: both survival, horror and science fiction; shares 7 player tags including Shooter, Sci-fi and Space; released around the same time (2020).
Deep Rock Galactic is a 1-4 player co-op FPS featuring dwarven space miners, procedurally-generated destructible environments, and endless hordes of alien monsters. Explore cave systems, mine for minerals, and work together to survive!
Deep Rock Galactic at a glance Released 2020 Studio Ghost Ship Games Player sentiment 97% positive of 379,460 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (97% of 379,460)
Matches Dead Space 3 on: 4 of 5 — Action, Horror, Sci-fi, Co-op
Why players like it: Dwarf, Co-op, PvE, FPS, Procedural Generation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space 3: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space 3:ShooterSci-fiSpaceCombatSurvivalHorrorDark
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SAS: Zombie Assault 4
Why it matched: both survival, horror and science fiction; shares 7 player tags including Shooter, Survival and Online Co-Op; 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 Released 2017 Studio Ninja Kiwi Player sentiment 86% positive of 9,668 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (86% of 9,668)
Matches Dead Space 3 on: 5 of 5 — Action, Horror, Online Co-Op, Sci-fi, Co-op
Why players like it: Free to Play, Zombies, Multiplayer, Top-Down Shooter, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space 3: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space 3:ShooterSurvivalOnline Co-OpHorrorGoreSci-fiViolent
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World War Z
Why it matched: both survival and horror; shares 9 player tags including Online Co-Op, Shooter and Third-Person Shooter; released around the same time (2021).
World War Z is a heart-pounding coop third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring massive swarms of hundreds of zombies, focused on fast-paced, gruesomely spectacular action.
World War Z at a glance Released 2021 Studio Saber Interactive Inc Player sentiment 82% positive of 32,551 Price $14.79 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (82% of 32,551)
Matches Dead Space 3 on: 4 of 5 — Action, Horror, Online Co-Op, Co-op
Why players like it: Zombies, Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Action, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space 3: $14.79 — $5.20 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space 3:Online Co-OpShooterThird-Person ShooterSurvival HorrorGoreThird PersonHorrorCombat
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Days Gone
Why it matched: both survival and horror; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Third Person and Horror; released around the same time (2021).
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.
Days Gone at a glance Released 2021 Studio Bend Studio Player sentiment 93% positive of 116,763 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (93% of 116,763)
Matches Dead Space 3 on: 2 of 5 — Action, Horror
Why players like it: Open World, Zombies, Survival, Singleplayer, Post-apocalyptic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space 3: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space 3:SurvivalThird PersonHorrorCraftingThird-Person ShooterSurvival HorrorViolentGore
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Alien: Isolation
Why it matched: both survival, horror and science fiction; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Sci-fi.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 66,658)
Matches Dead Space 3 on: 3 of 5 — Action, Horror, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Sci-fi, Aliens, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space 3: $11.99 — $8.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space 3:HorrorSurvival HorrorSci-fiSpaceSurvivalGoreShooter
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Aliens vs. Predator
Why it matched: both survival, horror and science fiction; shares 7 player tags including Sci-fi, Horror and Shooter.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (91% of 21,551)
Matches Dead Space 3 on: 5 of 5 — Action, Horror, Online Co-Op, Sci-fi, Co-op
Why players like it: Action, FPS, Aliens, Multiplayer, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space 3: $1.49 — $18.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space 3:Sci-fiHorrorShooterGoreSurvivalSurvival HorrorOnline Co-Op
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RAGE
Why it matched: both survival, horror and science fiction; shares 7 player tags including Shooter, Sci-fi and Gore.
Powered by id’s revolutionary id Tech® 5 technology, RAGE is an intense first-person shooter with breakneck vehicle combat, an expansive world to explore, and jaw-dropping graphics!
RAGE at a glance Released 2011 Studio id Software Player sentiment 78% positive of 18,288 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (78% of 18,288)
Matches Dead Space 3 on: 5 of 5 — Action, Horror, Online Co-Op, Sci-fi, Co-op
Why players like it: FPS, Post-apocalyptic, Action, Open World, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space 3: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space 3:ShooterSci-fiGoreHorrorCraftingSurvivalOnline Co-Op
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Barotrauma
Why it matched: both survival, horror and science fiction; shares 6 player tags including Survival, Survival Horror and Horror; released around the same time (2023).
Barotrauma is a 2D co-op submarine simulator – in space, with survival horror and RPG elements. Steer your submarine, complete missions, fight monsters, fix leaks, operate machinery, man the guns and craft items, and stay alert: danger in Barotrauma doesn’t announce itself!
Barotrauma at a glance Released 2023 Studio FakeFish Player sentiment 94% positive of 89,445 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (94% of 89,445)
Matches Dead Space 3 on: 4 of 5 — Action, Horror, Sci-fi, Co-op
Why players like it: Co-op, Multiplayer, Survival, Submarine, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space 3: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space 3:SurvivalSurvival HorrorHorrorSci-fiGoreViolent
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SCP: Secret Laboratory
Why it matched: both survival, horror and science fiction; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Shooter; released around the same time (2017).
Deep within a secure underground facility, a sudden containment breach allows many of the secured anomalies to escape from their chambers. Assist the Foundation in re-securing the facility, help the Insurgency in their goal to capture it, or wreak havoc as an SCP in a frantic bid to escape.
SCP: Secret Laboratory at a glance Released 2017 Studio Northwood Studios Player sentiment 91% positive of 234,020 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (91% of 234,020)
Matches Dead Space 3 on: 5 of 5 — Action, Horror, Online Co-Op, Sci-fi, Co-op
Why players like it: Free to Play, Multiplayer, Horror, First-Person, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space 3: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space 3:HorrorSurvival HorrorShooterOnline Co-OpSurvivalSci-fi
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Resident Evil 4
Why it matched: both survival and horror; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Third-Person Shooter.
Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.
Resident Evil 4 at a glance Released 2005 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 97% positive of 274,646 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: (97% of 274,646)
Matches Dead Space 3 on: 2 of 5 — Action, Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Action, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space 3: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Dead Space 3:HorrorSurvival HorrorThird-Person ShooterSurvivalDarkThird PersonGoreViolent
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Resident Evil 2
Why it matched: both survival and horror; shares 8 player tags including Survival Horror, Horror and Third Person.
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.
Resident Evil 2 at a glance Released 1998 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 97% positive of 221,677 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (97% of 221,677)
Matches Dead Space 3 on: 2 of 5 — Action, Horror
Why players like it: Zombies, Survival Horror, Horror, Singleplayer, Remake — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space 3: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space 3:Survival HorrorHorrorThird PersonGoreViolentSurvivalDarkShooter
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F.E.A.R.
Why it matched: both survival, horror and science fiction; shares 7 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (94% of 19,502)
Matches Dead Space 3 on: 3 of 5 — Action, Horror, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Horror, FPS, Action, Bullet Time, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space 3: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Dead Space 3:HorrorShooterGoreDarkSci-fiSurvival HorrorThriller
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Alan Wake
Why it matched: both survival and horror; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Third Person and Thriller.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (90% of 59,228)
Matches Dead Space 3 on: 2 of 5 — Action, Horror
Why players like it: Action, Horror, Third Person, Adventure, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space 3: $1.49 — $18.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space 3:HorrorThird PersonThrillerThird-Person ShooterDarkSurvival HorrorShooterSurvival
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Resident Evil 5
Why it matched: both survival and horror; shares 8 player tags including Third-Person Shooter, Online Co-Op and Horror.
This game is a port of the Games for Windows - Live version that was released in 2009. If you buy the Untold Stories Bundle here on Steam, it will be the same as upgrading to Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition.
Resident Evil 5 at a glance Released 2009 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 87% positive of 67,336 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (87% of 67,336)
Matches Dead Space 3 on: 4 of 5 — Action, Horror, Online Co-Op, Co-op
Why players like it: Co-op, Action, Zombies, Co-op Campaign, Third-Person Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space 3: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space 3:Third-Person ShooterOnline Co-OpHorrorThird PersonSurvival HorrorShooterSurvivalGore
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The Evil Within
Why it matched: both survival and horror; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Gore.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (85% of 33,579)
Matches Dead Space 3 on: 2 of 5 — Action, Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Gore, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space 3: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install, visual glitches (details)
Shared with Dead Space 3:HorrorSurvival HorrorGoreThird PersonSurvivalDarkThird-Person ShooterShooter
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HELLDIVERS 2
Why it matched: both horror and science fiction; shares 8 player tags including Online Co-Op, Third-Person Shooter and Shooter; released around the same time (2024).
The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.
HELLDIVERS 2 at a glance Released 2024 Studio Arrowhead Game Studios Player sentiment 75% positive of 1,159,493 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (75% of 1,159,493)
Matches Dead Space 3 on: 4 of 5 — Action, Online Co-Op, Sci-fi, Co-op
Why players like it: Online Co-Op, PvE, Third-Person Shooter, Multiplayer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space 3: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, monetisation inside the game (details)
Shared with Dead Space 3:Online Co-OpThird-Person ShooterShooterSci-fiSpaceThird PersonGoreViolent
Common questions
What game is most like Dead Space 3?
Dead Space 2, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Visceral Games. 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 3" 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 3. 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 3 do?
Dead Space 2 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.