Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Dying Light (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Dying Light on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Metro: Last Light, which both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival, horror, stealth and story-rich.
- Dying Light is tagged Zombies, Survival Horror, Horror, Online Co-Op, Open World, Parkour, First-Person, Survival 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.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Metro: Last Light
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival, horror, stealth and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Post-apocalyptic, FPS and Story Rich; 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 Post-apocalypticFPSStory RichHorrorFirst-PersonStealthSurvivalSurvival Horror
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Metro Exodus
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival, horror, stealth and story-rich; shares 9 player tags including Post-apocalyptic, FPS and Story Rich.
Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.
Metro Exodus at a glance Released 2020 Studio 4A Games Player sentiment 90% positive of 135,440 Price $29.99 Post-apocalypticFPSStory RichFirst-PersonHorrorSurvivalStealthSurvival Horror
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The Evil Within 2
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, survival, horror, stealth and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Story Rich; 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 HorrorSurvival HorrorStory RichGoreZombiesStealthSurvivalFirst-Person
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Killing Floor 2
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival and horror; shares 11 player tags including Zombies, Online Co-Op and Gore; released around the same time (2016).
In KILLING FLOOR 2, players descend into continental Europe after it has been overrun by horrific, murderous clones called Zeds that were created by rogue elements of the Horzine Corporation. 6-player Co-Op & 12-player VS Zed-slaughtering mayhem.
Killing Floor 2 at a glance Released 2016 Studio Tripwire Interactive Player sentiment 88% positive of 129,302 Price $2.99 ZombiesOnline Co-OpGoreFPSPost-apocalypticHack and SlashHorrorFirst-Person
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Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, open world, survival, horror and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Zombies, Parkour and Horror.
Humanity is fighting a losing battle against the virus. Experience a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by hordes of zombies, where your parkour and combat skills are key to survival. Traverse the City freely during the day, but watch the monsters take over during the night.
Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition at a glance Released 2022 Studio Techland Player sentiment 79% positive of 219,044 Price $59.99 ZombiesParkourHorrorGorePost-apocalypticSurvivalFirst-PersonAction RPG
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The Evil Within
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, survival, horror, stealth and story-rich; shares 7 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 HorrorGoreSurvivalZombiesStealthStory Rich
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Days Gone
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, open world, survival, horror and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Zombies, Survival and Post-apocalyptic.
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 ZombiesSurvivalPost-apocalypticStory RichOpen World Survival CraftHorrorSurvival HorrorGore
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Arizona Sunshine VR Legacy
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, open world, survival and horror; shares 9 player tags including Zombies, Horror and Survival; released around the same time (2016).
Built exclusively for VR, Arizona Sunshine® puts you and up to 3 fellow survivors in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. Survive solo or in co-op, handle weapons with real-life movements, and explore a post-apocalyptic world in VR. Putting the undead back to rest is more thrilling than ever before.
Arizona Sunshine VR Legacy at a glance Released 2016 Studio Vertigo Games Player sentiment 79% positive of 9,302 Price $14.99 ZombiesHorrorSurvivalOnline Co-OpGoreFPSFirst-PersonSurvival Horror
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DayZ
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, open world, survival and horror; shares 9 player tags including Survival, Online Co-Op and Zombies; released around the same time (2018).
How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story.
DayZ at a glance Released 2018 Studio Bohemia Interactive Player sentiment 78% positive of 468,392 Price $24.99 SurvivalOnline Co-OpZombiesPost-apocalypticPvPFPSHorrorSurvival Horror
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Dead Island 2
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival and horror; shares 10 player tags including Zombies, First-Person and Gore.
A deadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, turning its inhabitants into zombies. Bitten, infected, but more than just immune, uncover the truth behind the outbreak and discover who - or what - you are. Survive, evolve and become the ultimate Zombie Slayer.
Dead Island 2 at a glance Released 2023 Studio Deep Silver Dambuster Studios Player sentiment 77% positive of 29,228 Price $9.99 ZombiesFirst-PersonGorePost-apocalypticHorrorAction RPGFPSPvE
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Anarchy: Wolf's law
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, open world, survival and horror; shares 9 player tags including Survival, Zombies and Open World Survival Craft.
Action. Chaos. Power. Anarchy: Wolf Laws is a dynamic first-person shooter with elements of RPG, survival, and strategic management. Capture territories, upgrade your production, and run your business in a world of total lawlessness.
Anarchy: Wolf's law at a glance Released 2023 Studio Anarchy Games Player sentiment 77% positive of 825 Price $9.99 SurvivalZombiesOpen World Survival CraftPvEFPSPvPPost-apocalypticFirst-Person
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No More Room in Hell
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, open world, survival and horror; shares 8 player tags including Zombies, Survival and Horror; released around the same time (2013).
The chances of you surviving this all out war of society and the undead are slim to none. Already, there are millions of the walking dead shambling about, searching for food to eat. There's no known cure. One bite can possibly end it all for you. However, you aren't alone in this nightmare.
No More Room in Hell at a glance Released 2013 Studio No More Room in Hell Team Player sentiment 90% positive of 76,511 Price Free ZombiesSurvivalHorrorOnline Co-OpFPSFirst-PersonSurvival HorrorPost-apocalyptic
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Zombie Army Trilogy
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, open world, survival and horror; shares 8 player tags including Zombies, Horror and Gore; released around the same time (2015).
The cult horror shooter series comes to an apocalyptic conclusion with an epic new third chapter, a heart-pumping new horde mode, and remastered editions of the best-selling Nazi Zombie Army 1 & 2.
Zombie Army Trilogy at a glance Released 2015 Studio Rebellion Player sentiment 86% positive of 18,739 Price $44.99 ZombiesHorrorGoreSurvivalPost-apocalypticSurvival HorrorFPSFirst-Person
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Far Cry New Dawn
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival, stealth and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Post-apocalyptic and First-Person; released around the same time (2019).
Dive into a transformed vibrant post-apocalyptic Hope County, Montana, 17 years after a global nuclear catastrophe. Lead the fight against the Highwaymen, as they seek to take over the last remaining resources.
Far Cry New Dawn at a glance Released 2019 Studio Ubisoft Montreal Player sentiment 75% positive of 35,068 Price $39.99 FPSPost-apocalypticFirst-PersonOnline Co-OpStealthStory RichSurvivalAction RPG
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Far Cry
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, survival, horror, stealth and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including FPS, First-Person and Stealth.
A tropical paradise seethes with hidden evil in Far Cry®, a cunningly detailed action shooter that pushes the boundaries of combat to shocking new levels. Freelance mariner Jack Carver is cursing the day he ever came to this island.
Far Cry at a glance Released 2004 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 82% positive of 11,764 Price $9.99 FPSFirst-PersonStealthStory RichHorrorSurvivalZombies
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Back 4 Blood
Why it matched: both zombie, survival and horror; shares 10 player tags including Zombies, Online Co-Op and FPS; published by the same company.
Back 4 Blood is a thrilling cooperative first-person shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise. Experience the intense 4 player co-op narrative campaign, competitive multiplayer as human or Ridden, and frenetic gameplay that keeps you in the action.
Back 4 Blood at a glance Released 2021 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 69% positive of 73,204 Price $59.99 ZombiesOnline Co-OpFPSGoreHorrorFirst-PersonSurvivalSurvival Horror
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Left 4 Dead 2
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival and horror; shares 9 player tags including Zombies, FPS and Online Co-Op.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Left 4 Dead 2 at a glance Released 2009 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 98% positive of 1,055,804 Price $9.99 ZombiesFPSOnline Co-OpSurvivalHorrorFirst-PersonGoreSurvival Horror
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Resident Evil Village
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, survival, horror and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Survival Horror, Horror and First-Person.
Experience survival horror like never before in the 8th major installment in the Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village. With detailed graphics, intense first-person action and masterful storytelling, the terror has never felt more realistic.
Resident Evil Village at a glance Released 2021 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 96% positive of 153,329 Price $39.99 Survival HorrorHorrorFirst-PersonZombiesGoreStory RichFPSSurvival
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Codename CURE
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival and horror; shares 9 player tags including Zombies, Survival Horror and FPS; released around the same time (2017).
Codename CURE is a first person, co-operative zombie game with support for up to five players, providing dynamic, fast-paced zombie fragging with both objective, and survival-based missions.
Codename CURE at a glance Released 2017 Studio Raptor Byte Player sentiment 85% positive of 16,529 Price Free ZombiesSurvival HorrorFPSPost-apocalypticPvEOnline Co-OpFirst-PersonGore
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Call of Cthulhu
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, stealth and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Story Rich and First-Person; released around the same time (2018).
1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.
Call of Cthulhu at a glance Released 2018 Studio Cyanide Studio Player sentiment 79% positive of 13,871 Price $19.99 HorrorStory RichFirst-PersonSurvival HorrorStealthGoreFPS
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Contagion
Why it matched: both zombie, post-apocalyptic, survival and horror; shares 9 player tags including Zombies, Post-apocalyptic and Horror; released around the same time (2013).
Contagion isn't your average Zombie Shooter but instead takes a more realistic and different approach to the popular genre with unique characters, environments, weapons, items, and a built in system that makes every round completely unpredictable with resources, objectives, and paths ever changing.
Contagion at a glance Released 2013 Studio Monochrome, Inc Player sentiment 73% positive of 15,738 Price $9.99 ZombiesPost-apocalypticHorrorFPSPvEFirst-PersonPvPSurvival Horror
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Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, survival and horror; shares 9 player tags including Zombies, Gore and Survival; released around the same time (2016).
Welcome to the zombie apocalypse experience of a lifetime – more beautiful than ever. Caught in an epic zombie outbreak on the tropical island of Banoi, your only thought is: Survive!
Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2016 Studio Techland Player sentiment 71% positive of 13,002 Price $19.99 ZombiesGoreSurvivalFirst-PersonHorrorOnline Co-OpFPSSurvival Horror
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Resident Evil: Revelations 2
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Zombies, Horror and Survival Horror; 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 ZombiesHorrorSurvival HorrorSurvivalGoreOnline Co-OpStory RichAction RPG
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Prototype 2
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, horror, stealth and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Gore, Zombies and Parkour; released around the same time (2012).
Become the ultimate shape-shifting weapon!
Prototype 2 at a glance Released 2012 Studio Radical Entertainment Player sentiment 77% positive of 15,839 Price $39.99 GoreZombiesParkourHack and SlashStory RichHorrorStealth
Common questions
What game is most like Dying Light?
Metro: Last Light, on the evidence we have. It both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival, horror, stealth and story-rich. 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 Dying Light" 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 Dying Light. 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.