Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Generation Zero (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Generation Zero 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 Generation Zero 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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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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The short version
- Closest match: Subnautica: Below Zero, which both open world, survival, horror, science fiction and atmospheric.
- Generation Zero is tagged Open World, Survival, Co-op, FPS, Multiplayer, Base-Building, Robots, Post-apocalyptic 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.
- 4 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Generation Zero
The five things Steam players tag Generation Zero 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.
- Open World
- Survival
- Co-op
- FPS
- Multiplayer
| Reception | on Steam (72% of 42,169) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $24.99 |
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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Subnautica: Below Zero
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Horror and Exploration; released around the same time (2021).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (90% of 108,227)
Matches Generation Zero on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Underwater, Singleplayer, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Generation Zero: $29.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Generation Zero:SurvivalHorrorExplorationBase-BuildingCraftingSurvival HorrorSci-fiSandbox
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Metro: Last Light
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Post-apocalyptic, FPS and Horror.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 81,499)
Matches Generation Zero on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, FPS, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Atmospheric, Action, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Generation Zero: $19.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Generation Zero:Post-apocalypticFPSHorrorShooterSurvivalSurvival HorrorSci-fi
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RAGE
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Post-apocalyptic and Shooter.
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 Generation Zero on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Co-op, FPS, Multiplayer
Why players like it: FPS, Post-apocalyptic, Action, Open World, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Generation Zero: $9.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Generation Zero:FPSPost-apocalypticShooterSci-fiHorrorCraftingSurvival
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Just Survive
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival and horror; shares 9 player tags including Survival, Crafting and Post-apocalyptic; released around the same time (2015).
Just Survive is a post-apocalyptic survival game that immerses you in a world where humanity is fighting to take back control from the zombie hordes.
Just Survive at a glance Released 2015 Studio Daybreak Game Company Player sentiment 59% positive of 76,763 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: (59% of 76,763)
Matches Generation Zero on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Co-op, FPS, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Zombies, Survival, Open World, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Generation Zero:SurvivalCraftingPost-apocalypticSurvival HorrorShooterSandboxExplorationFPS
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Subnautica
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Horror and Exploration.
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.
Subnautica at a glance Released 2014 Studio Unknown Worlds Entertainment Player sentiment 97% positive of 379,053 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (97% of 379,053)
Matches Generation Zero on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Horror, Open World, Underwater — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Generation Zero: $29.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Generation Zero:SurvivalHorrorExplorationCraftingBase-BuildingSci-fiSandboxSurvival Horror
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DayZ
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Post-apocalyptic and Shooter; 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (78% of 468,392)
Matches Generation Zero on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Co-op, FPS, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Online Co-Op, Zombies, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Generation Zero: $24.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)
Shared with Generation Zero:SurvivalPost-apocalypticShooterFPSHorrorSandboxSurvival Horror
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Metro Exodus
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Post-apocalyptic, FPS and Horror; released around the same time (2020).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (90% of 135,440)
Matches Generation Zero on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, FPS, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Singleplayer, Open World, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Generation Zero: $29.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Generation Zero:Post-apocalypticFPSHorrorSurvivalShooterExplorationSurvival Horror
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Chernobylite Complete Edition
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, survival, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Post-apocalyptic, Survival and Horror; released around the same time (2021).
Chernobylite is a science-fiction survival horror RPG. Set in the hyper-realistic, 3D-scanned wasteland of Chernobyl’s Exclusion Zone, explore a non-linear storyline in your search to uncover the truth of your tortured past.
Chernobylite Complete Edition at a glance Released 2021 Studio The Farm 51 Player sentiment 82% positive of 15,553 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (82% of 15,553)
Matches Generation Zero on: 1 of 5 — Survival
Why players like it: Post-apocalyptic, Survival, Horror, RPG, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Generation Zero: $29.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Generation Zero:Post-apocalypticSurvivalHorrorExplorationSurvival HorrorBase-BuildingSci-fiCrafting
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Fallout 4
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Post-apocalyptic, Exploration and Shooter; released around the same time (2015).
From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.
Fallout 4 at a glance Released 2015 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 428,604 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (81% of 428,604)
Matches Generation Zero on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Survival, FPS
Why players like it: Open World, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer, Exploration, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Generation Zero: $19.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Generation Zero:Post-apocalypticExplorationShooterSci-fiFPSSandboxSurvival
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Fallout 76
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Post-apocalyptic, Survival and Base-Building; released around the same time (2018).
Bethesda Game Studios welcome you to Fallout 76. Twenty-five years after the bombs fall, you and your fellow Vault Dwellers emerge into post-nuclear America. Explore a vast wasteland in this open-world multiplayer addition to the Fallout story.
Fallout 76 at a glance Released 2018 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 72% positive of 140,429 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (72% of 140,429)
Matches Generation Zero on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Co-op, FPS, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Open World, Multiplayer, Post-apocalyptic, Dark Comedy, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Generation Zero: $39.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report monetisation inside the game, crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Generation Zero:Post-apocalypticSurvivalBase-BuildingShooterHorrorExplorationFPS
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Post-apocalyptic and Survival.
Enter the Chornobyl Anomalous Zone — a vast open world where anomalies, mutants, and rivals stand in your way. Explore, scavenge, and try to survive in this brutal and dangerous land. Evolving with every update, now overhauled and crowned with UPDATE 2.0.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl at a glance Released 2024 Studio GSC Game World Player sentiment 80% positive of 138,669 Price $41.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (80% of 138,669)
Matches Generation Zero on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Survival, FPS
Why players like it: Open World, FPS, Post-apocalyptic, Survival, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Generation Zero: $41.99 — $17.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install, controller and input (details)
Shared with Generation Zero:FPSPost-apocalypticSurvivalShooterExplorationSci-fi
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Fallout: New Vegas
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Post-apocalyptic, Exploration and FPS.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Fallout: New Vegas at a glance Released 2010 Studio Obsidian Entertainment Player sentiment 96% positive of 261,194 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (96% of 261,194)
Matches Generation Zero on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Survival, FPS
Why players like it: Open World, RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Generation Zero: $9.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Generation Zero:Post-apocalypticExplorationFPSSci-fiSurvivalSandboxShooter
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State of Decay
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Post-apocalyptic and Base-Building.
The end is here. Life as you knew it has gone to hell after the mother of all zombie outbreaks. Now you and the few scattered survivors must band together to survive and rebuild in a 3rd-person action game set in a dynamic open world.
State of Decay at a glance Released 2013 Studio Undead Labs Player sentiment 85% positive of 17,480 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (85% of 17,480)
Matches Generation Zero on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Co-op, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Zombies, Survival, Open World, Action, Post-apocalyptic — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Generation Zero:SurvivalPost-apocalypticBase-BuildingSandboxExplorationHorrorSurvival Horror
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Fallout 3
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Post-apocalyptic, Exploration and Sci-fi.
Vault-Tec engineers have worked around the clock on an interactive reproduction of Wasteland life for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own vault. Included is an expansive world, unique combat, shockingly realistic visuals, tons of player choice, and an incredible cast of dynamic characters.
Fallout 3 at a glance Released 2008 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 22,174 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (81% of 22,174)
Matches Generation Zero on: 2 of 5 — Open World, FPS
Why players like it: Open World, Post-apocalyptic, RPG, Singleplayer, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Generation Zero: $9.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Generation Zero:Post-apocalypticExplorationSci-fiFPSShooterSandboxHorror
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State of Decay: YOSE
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Survival, Base-Building and Post-apocalyptic; released around the same time (2015).
Make your stand against the collapse of society in the ultimate zombie survival-fantasy game. Explore an open world full of dangers and opportunities that respond to your every decision. Recruit a community of playable survivors, each with their own unique skills and talents.
State of Decay: YOSE at a glance Released 2015 Studio Undead Labs Player sentiment 82% positive of 13,145 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (82% of 13,145)
Matches Generation Zero on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Co-op, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Zombies, Survival, Open World, Base-Building, Post-apocalyptic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Generation Zero: $19.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Generation Zero:SurvivalBase-BuildingPost-apocalypticSurvival HorrorSandboxCrafting
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Anarchy: Wolf's law
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival and horror; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Crafting and Shooter; released around the same time (2023).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: (77% of 825)
Matches Generation Zero on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, FPS, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Survival, Realistic, Multiplayer, Zombies, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Generation Zero: $9.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Generation Zero:SurvivalCraftingShooterPvEFPSPost-apocalypticSurvival Horror
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Far Cry
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Sci-fi.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (82% of 11,764)
Matches Generation Zero on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Co-op, FPS, Multiplayer
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Classic, Shooter, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Generation Zero: $9.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Generation Zero:FPSShooterSci-fiHorrorSandboxSurvival
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XERA: Survival
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Base-Building, Survival and Crafting; released around the same time (2021).
Action-focused, open world survival shooter, PvPvE against fellow mercenaries and lethal XOIDS. Raid for resources alone or with team-mates, build and defend your base, stash your gear and survive against the odds. You are the hunters. You are the hunted. And the robots never sleep…
XERA: Survival at a glance Released 2021 Studio Spotted Kiwi Interactive Player sentiment 66% positive of 7,941 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: (66% of 7,941)
Matches Generation Zero on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, FPS, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Base-Building, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Generation Zero: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Generation Zero:Base-BuildingSurvivalCraftingPost-apocalypticRobotsSandboxShooterFPS
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No More Room in Hell
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Survival, Horror and FPS.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (90% of 76,511)
Matches Generation Zero on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Co-op, FPS, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Zombies, Multiplayer, Survival, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Generation Zero: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Generation Zero:SurvivalHorrorFPSSurvival HorrorShooterPost-apocalyptic
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Dead Frontier 2
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Survival Horror, Horror and Survival; released around the same time (2019).
Survival horror MMO. As one of the few survivors of the outbreak, you must scratch a living out of the decaying ruins of society. Scavenge for supplies, improve your skills, and trade with other players. All the while, keeping your eyes peeled for the infected lurking around every corner.
Dead Frontier 2 at a glance Released 2019 Studio Creaky Corpse Ltd Player sentiment 70% positive of 28,382 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (70% of 28,382)
Matches Generation Zero on: 2 of 5 — Survival, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Multiplayer, Survival Horror, Zombies, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Generation Zero: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Generation Zero:Survival HorrorHorrorSurvivalPvESandboxPost-apocalyptic
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Deep Rock Galactic
Why it matched: both survival, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including PvE, FPS and Shooter; 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 Generation Zero on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Co-op, FPS
Why players like it: Dwarf, Co-op, PvE, FPS, Procedural Generation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Generation Zero: $29.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Generation Zero:PvEFPSShooterExplorationSci-fiSurvivalHorror
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Dying Light
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival and horror; shares 6 player tags including Survival Horror, Horror and Survival; released around the same time (2015).
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.
Dying Light at a glance Released 2015 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 95% positive of 494,569 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (95% of 494,569)
Matches Generation Zero on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Survival, FPS, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Zombies, Survival Horror, Horror, Online Co-Op, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Generation Zero: $24.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Generation Zero:Survival HorrorHorrorSurvivalFPSPvEPost-apocalyptic
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Transmissions: Element 120
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Shooter, Horror and FPS; released around the same time (2016).
TE120 is a short single player experience set in the Half-Life Universe featuring a gravity defying weapon that allows you to jump buildings and sustain large falls. The story takes place at a mysterious date & location. Where are you? Why have you been sent?
Transmissions: Element 120 at a glance Released 2016 Studio Shokunin Player sentiment 95% positive of 9,952 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (95% of 9,952)
Matches Generation Zero on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Survival, Co-op, FPS, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Action, Shooter, Zombies, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Generation Zero: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Generation Zero:ShooterHorrorFPSSurvivalSci-fi
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Killing Floor 2
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Post-apocalyptic and Horror; 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (88% of 129,302)
Matches Generation Zero on: 4 of 5 — Survival, Co-op, FPS, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Zombies, Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Gore, FPS — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Generation Zero: $2.99 — $22.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Generation Zero:FPSPost-apocalypticHorrorShooterSurvivalSurvival HorrorPvE
Common questions
What game is most like Generation Zero?
Subnautica: Below Zero, on the evidence we have. It both open world, 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 Generation Zero" 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 Generation Zero. 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.