Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Dead Space (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Dead Space 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 on a map
Compare the whole catalogueThe 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
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The short version
- Closest match: Dead Space 2, which both survival, horror, science fiction and atmospheric.
- Dead Space is tagged Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Sci-fi, Space, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Shooter, Action-Adventure 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 free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Dead Space
The five things Steam players tag Dead Space 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.
- Horror
- Third-Person Shooter
- Sci-fi
- Space
- Survival Horror
| Reception | on Steam (91% of 70,458) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes |
| Price | $59.99 |
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: both survival, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 11 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Third-Person Shooter; published by the same company.
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 on: 5 of 5 — Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Sci-fi, Space, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Shooter, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space: $19.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space:HorrorSurvival HorrorThird-Person ShooterShooterSurvivalThird PersonSci-fiSpace
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Dead Space (2008)
Why it matched: both survival, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 10 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 on: 5 of 5 — Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Sci-fi, Space, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Sci-fi, Action, Space, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space: $19.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space:HorrorSci-fiSpaceSurvival HorrorThird PersonThird-Person ShooterShooterAliens
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Dead Space 3
Why it matched: both survival, horror and science fiction; shares 11 player tags including Horror, Sci-fi and Shooter; published by the same company; released around the same time (2020).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (72% of 14,960)
Matches Dead Space on: 5 of 5 — Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Sci-fi, Space, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Action, Horror, Online Co-Op, Sci-fi, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space: $19.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space:HorrorSci-fiShooterSurvivalThird-Person ShooterSpaceDarkSurvival Horror
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Alien: Isolation
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 8 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 on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Sci-fi, Space, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Sci-fi, Aliens, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space: $11.99 — $48.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space:HorrorSurvival HorrorSci-fiAliensSpaceSurvivalPsychological HorrorShooter
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SIGNALIS
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Survival Horror, Psychological Horror and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2022).
A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.
SIGNALIS at a glance Released 2022 Studio rose-engine Player sentiment 97% positive of 34,220 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (97% of 34,220)
Matches Dead Space on: 3 of 5 — Third-Person Shooter, Sci-fi, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Female Protagonist, Sci-fi, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space: $19.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space:Survival HorrorPsychological HorrorSci-fiDarkViolentShooterAction-AdventureThird-Person Shooter
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Resident Evil 4
Why it matched: both survival, horror and psychological; shares 10 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 on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Action, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space: $39.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Dead Space:HorrorSurvival HorrorThird-Person ShooterSurvivalDarkRemakeThird PersonViolent
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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; 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 on: 5 of 5 — Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Sci-fi, Space, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Co-op, Shooter, Aliens, Action, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space: $29.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space:ShooterAliensHorrorThird-Person ShooterSci-fiSurvivalSpaceSurvival Horror
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The Evil Within 2
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror.
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 on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space: $39.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorThird-Person ShooterThird PersonViolentSurvivalShooter
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Manhunt
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Violent, Horror and Psychological Horror.
You awake to the sound of your own panicked breath. In Manhunt, you must run, hide and fight to survive. If you can stay alive long enough, you may find out who did this to you. This is a brutal blood sport.
Manhunt at a glance Released 2003 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 71% positive of 9,522 Price $3.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (71% of 9,522)
Matches Dead Space on: 2 of 5 — Horror, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Gore, Violent, Stealth, Horror, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space: $3.49 — $56.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Dead Space:ViolentHorrorPsychological HorrorDarkBloodSurvival HorrorThird PersonSurvival
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The Evil Within
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror.
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 on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Gore, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space: $19.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install, visual glitches (details)
Shared with Dead Space:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorThird PersonSurvivalDarkThird-Person ShooterShooter
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Deep Rock Galactic
Why it matched: both survival, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; 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 on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Sci-fi, Space
Why players like it: Dwarf, Co-op, PvE, FPS, Procedural Generation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space: $29.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space:ShooterSci-fiSpaceCombatSurvivalHorrorDark
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Lethal Company
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2023).
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Lethal Company at a glance Released 2023 Studio Zeekerss Player sentiment 97% positive of 510,597 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.9/10 · Steam: (97% of 510,597)
Matches Dead Space on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Sci-fi, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Online Co-Op, Horror, First-Person, Co-op, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space: $9.99 — $50.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorSci-fiAliensAction-Adventure
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Pacify
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Survival Horror; released around the same time (2019).
An online co-op horror game where you pacify, weaken and capture supernatural creatures for PAH Inc. Each level has a different story, unique monsters, and multiple endings. Play single player or together with up to 6 friends. Includes proximity voice chat with fun effects.
Pacify at a glance Released 2019 Studio Shawn Hitchcock Player sentiment 86% positive of 42,748 Price $2.19 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (86% of 42,748)
Matches Dead Space on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Sci-fi, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, Psychological Horror, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space: $2.19 — $57.80 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space:HorrorPsychological HorrorSurvival HorrorDarkSci-fiAction-Adventure
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SCP: Secret Laboratory
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Shooter.
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 on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Sci-fi, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Free to Play, Multiplayer, Horror, First-Person, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space:HorrorSurvival HorrorShooterSurvivalSci-fiPsychological Horror
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Alan Wake
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Third Person and Psychological Horror.
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 on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Action, Horror, Third Person, Adventure, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space: $1.49 — $58.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space:HorrorThird PersonPsychological HorrorThird-Person ShooterDarkSurvival HorrorShooterSurvival
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Scorn
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Dark and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2022).
Scorn is an atmospheric first-person horror adventure game set in a nightmarish universe of odd forms and somber tapestry.
Scorn at a glance Released 2022 Studio Ebb Software Player sentiment 77% positive of 19,678 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (77% of 19,678)
Matches Dead Space on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Sci-fi, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Gore, Horror, Atmospheric, Puzzle, Sexual Content — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space: $39.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space:HorrorDarkPsychological HorrorViolentSci-fiSurvival Horror
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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 on: 5 of 5 — Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Sci-fi, Space, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Sci-fi, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Space — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space: $59.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, lost progress or broken saves (details)
Shared with Dead Space:HorrorSci-fiSurvival HorrorThird-Person ShooterSpaceShooterAction-AdventureThird Person
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Outlast
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror.
Hell is an experiment you can't survive in Outlast, a first-person survival horror game developed by veterans of some of the biggest game franchises in history. As investigative journalist Miles Upshur, explore Mount Massive Asylum and try to survive long enough to discover its terrible secret... if you dare.
Outlast at a glance Released 2013 Studio Red Barrels Player sentiment 96% positive of 138,407 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (96% of 138,407)
Matches Dead Space on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Sci-fi, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Horror, First-Person, Survival Horror, Atmospheric, Psychological Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space: $14.99 — $45.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorSurvivalDarkSci-fi
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F.E.A.R.
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Shooter and Psychological Horror.
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 on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Sci-fi, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Horror, FPS, Action, Bullet Time, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space: $9.99 — $50.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Dead Space:HorrorShooterPsychological HorrorDarkSci-fiSurvival Horror
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The Last of Us Part I
Why it matched: both survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Shooter, Action-Adventure and Horror; released around the same time (2023).
Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™.
The Last of Us Part I at a glance Released 2023 Studio Naughty Dog LLC Player sentiment 84% positive of 108,422 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (84% of 108,422)
Matches Dead Space on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Story Rich, Post-apocalyptic, Zombies, Shooter, Action-Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space: $59.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space:ShooterAction-AdventureHorrorThird-Person ShooterThird PersonSurvivalSurvival HorrorRemake
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Aliens vs. Predator
Why it matched: both survival, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Aliens, Sci-fi and Horror.
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 on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Sci-fi, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Action, FPS, Aliens, Multiplayer, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space: $1.49 — $58.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space:AliensSci-fiHorrorShooterSurvivalBloodSurvival Horror
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Prey
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 6 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (91% of 54,539)
Matches Dead Space on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Sci-fi, Space, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Sci-fi, Immersive Sim, Space, Singleplayer, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space: $29.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space:Sci-fiSpaceHorrorAliensSurvival HorrorPsychological Horror
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F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Shooter and Psychological Horror.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (85% of 9,496)
Matches Dead Space on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Sci-fi, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Horror, FPS, Action, Gore, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space: $14.99 — $45.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dead Space:HorrorShooterPsychological HorrorSci-fiViolentSurvival Horror
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Resident Evil: Revelations
Why it matched: both survival, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 7 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 on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Sci-fi, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Action, Zombies, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dead Space: $19.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Dead Space:HorrorSurvival HorrorThird-Person ShooterThird PersonSurvivalShooterSci-fi
Common questions
What game is most like Dead Space?
Dead Space 2, on the evidence we have. It both survival, horror, science fiction 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" 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. 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.