Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Half-Life: Alyx (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Half-Life: Alyx 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 Half-Life: Alyx 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
Axes are fitted to these 24 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.
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: Black Mesa, which both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric.
- Half-Life: Alyx is tagged VR, FPS, Story Rich, Horror, Female Protagonist, Shooter, Singleplayer, First-Person 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 Half-Life: Alyx
The five things Steam players tag Half-Life: Alyx 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.
- VR
- FPS
- Story Rich
- Horror
- Female Protagonist
| Reception | on Steam (98% of 105,097) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter |
| 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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Black Mesa
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including FPS, Sci-fi and First-Person; released around the same time (2020).
Relive Half-Life.
Black Mesa at a glance Released 2020 Studio Crowbar Collective Player sentiment 95% positive of 144,554 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (95% of 144,554)
Matches Half-Life: Alyx on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Story Rich, Horror
Why players like it: FPS, Remake, Action, Sci-fi, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Alyx: $19.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Half-Life: Alyx:FPSSci-fiFirst-PersonShooterStory RichGreat SoundtrackAliensZombies
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Half-Life: Source
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including FPS, Sci-fi and First-Person.
Winner of over 50 Game of the Year awards, Half-Life set new standards for action games when it was released in 1998. Half-Life: Source is a digitally remastered version of the critically acclaimed and best selling PC game, enhanced via Source technology to include physics simulation, enhanced effects, and more.
Half-Life: Source at a glance Released 2004 Studio Valve Player sentiment 69% positive of 16,699 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: (69% of 16,699)
Matches Half-Life: Alyx on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Story Rich, Horror
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Classic, Sci-fi, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Alyx: $9.99 — $50.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Alyx:FPSSci-fiFirst-PersonShooterAliensZombiesStory RichHorror
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Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Horror, First-Person and Gore; released around the same time (2017).
Fear and isolation seep through the walls of an abandoned southern farmhouse. "7" marks a new beginning for survival horror with the “Isolated View” of the visceral new first-person perspective.
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard at a glance Released 2017 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 95% positive of 126,252 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (95% of 126,252)
Matches Half-Life: Alyx on: 4 of 5 — VR, FPS, Story Rich, Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, First-Person, Singleplayer, Gore — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Alyx: $19.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Alyx:HorrorFirst-PersonGoreZombiesVRPsychological HorrorStory RichFPS
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Prey
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Sci-fi, Horror and FPS; released around the same time (2017).
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 Half-Life: Alyx on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Story Rich, Horror
Why players like it: Sci-fi, Immersive Sim, Space, Singleplayer, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Alyx: $29.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Alyx:Sci-fiHorrorFPSFirst-PersonStory RichAliensFuturisticPsychological Horror
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Alien: Isolation
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 11 player tags including Horror, Sci-fi and Aliens.
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 Half-Life: Alyx on: 4 of 5 — VR, FPS, Horror, Female Protagonist
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Sci-fi, Aliens, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Alyx: $11.99 — $48.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Alyx:HorrorSci-fiAliensFirst-PersonFemale ProtagonistPsychological HorrorGreat SoundtrackFPS
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Half-Life 2
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Sci-fi and Story Rich.
Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.
Half-Life 2 at a glance Released 2004 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 98% positive of 278,618 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 9.0/10 · Steam: (98% of 278,618)
Matches Half-Life: Alyx on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Story Rich, Horror
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Classic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Alyx: $9.99 — $50.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Half-Life: Alyx:FPSSci-fiStory RichShooterFirst-PersonZombiesAliensGreat Soundtrack
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F.E.A.R.
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Horror, FPS and Shooter.
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 Half-Life: Alyx on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Story Rich, Horror
Why players like it: Horror, FPS, Action, Bullet Time, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Alyx: $9.99 — $50.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Half-Life: Alyx:HorrorFPSShooterGoreFirst-PersonPsychological HorrorStory RichSci-fi
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Resident Evil Village
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, First-Person and Zombies; released around the same time (2021).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (96% of 153,329)
Matches Half-Life: Alyx on: 4 of 5 — VR, FPS, Story Rich, Horror
Why players like it: Survival Horror, Horror, First-Person, Singleplayer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Alyx: $39.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Alyx:HorrorFirst-PersonZombiesGoreStory RichFPSPsychological HorrorVR
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The Evil Within 2
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Psychological 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (92% of 30,959)
Matches Half-Life: Alyx on: 2 of 5 — Story Rich, Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Alyx: $39.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Alyx:HorrorPsychological HorrorStory RichGoreZombiesShooterFirst-PersonGreat Soundtrack
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Halo: The Master Chief Collection
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Great Soundtrack, FPS and Story Rich; released around the same time (2019).
The Master Chief’s iconic journey includes six games, built for PC and collected in a single integrated experience. Whether you’re a long-time fan or meeting Spartan 117 for the first time, The Master Chief Collection is the definitive Halo gaming experience.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection at a glance Released 2019 Studio 343 Industries Player sentiment 92% positive of 262,222 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (92% of 262,222)
Matches Half-Life: Alyx on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Story Rich, Horror
Why players like it: Great Soundtrack, FPS, Classic, Multiplayer, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Alyx: $39.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Alyx:Great SoundtrackFPSStory RichSci-fiFirst-PersonShooterAliensBeautiful
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Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Gore.
Wolfenstein®: The Old Blood™ is a standalone prequel to the critically acclaimed first-person action-adventure shooter, Wolfenstein®: The New Order. This adventure spans eight chapters and features the hallmarks of MachineGames – thrilling action, immersive story, and intense FPS combat.
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood at a glance Released 2015 Studio MachineGames Player sentiment 90% positive of 23,595 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (90% of 23,595)
Matches Half-Life: Alyx on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Story Rich, Horror
Why players like it: FPS, Action, World War II, Alternate History, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Alyx: $19.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Alyx:FPSShooterGoreFirst-PersonZombiesStory RichSci-fiHorror
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F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, FPS and Gore.
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 Half-Life: Alyx on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Story Rich, Horror
Why players like it: Horror, FPS, Action, Gore, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Alyx: $14.99 — $45.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Alyx:HorrorFPSGoreShooterPsychological HorrorFirst-PersonSci-fiStory Rich
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Far Cry
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person.
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 Half-Life: Alyx on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Story Rich, Horror
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Classic, Shooter, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Alyx: $9.99 — $50.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Half-Life: Alyx:FPSShooterFirst-PersonStory RichSci-fiHorrorGreat SoundtrackZombies
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Resident Evil: Revelations
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Zombies and Female Protagonist.
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 Half-Life: Alyx on: 3 of 5 — Story Rich, Horror, Female Protagonist
Why players like it: Horror, Action, Zombies, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Alyx: $19.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Half-Life: Alyx:HorrorZombiesFemale ProtagonistShooterGoreSci-fiGreat SoundtrackStory Rich
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F.E.A.R. 3
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Horror and Shooter.
F.E.A.R. 3 delivers all the hallmarks that define the F.E.A.R. brand: terrifying paranormal experience, frenetic combat and a dramatic storyline.
F.E.A.R. 3 at a glance Released 2011 Studio Day 1 Studios Player sentiment 71% positive of 13,667 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (71% of 13,667)
Matches Half-Life: Alyx on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Story Rich, Horror
Why players like it: FPS, Horror, Co-op, Action, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Alyx: $19.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Alyx:FPSHorrorShooterGoreFirst-PersonSci-fiZombiesStory Rich
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Dead Space (2008)
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Sci-fi and Gore.
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 Half-Life: Alyx on: 2 of 5 — Story Rich, Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Sci-fi, Action, Space, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Alyx: $19.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Alyx:HorrorSci-fiGoreShooterAliensFuturisticStory RichZombies
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Inside the Backrooms
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and First-Person; released around the same time (2022).
Inside the Backrooms is a horror multiplayer game mixed with different mechanics that will make you spend an intense night with friends. Explore, think, interact, but be careful, it is rumored that there are several entities wishing to find you...
Inside the Backrooms at a glance Released 2022 Studio MrFatcat Player sentiment 80% positive of 46,767 Price $6.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (80% of 46,767)
Matches Half-Life: Alyx on: 4 of 5 — VR, FPS, Story Rich, Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Multiplayer, Survival Horror, Puzzle, Psychological Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Alyx: $6.99 — $53.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Alyx:HorrorPsychological HorrorFirst-PersonFPSSci-fiVRStory Rich
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Resident Evil Revelations
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Zombies and Female Protagonist.
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 Half-Life: Alyx on: 3 of 5 — Story Rich, Horror, Female Protagonist
Why players like it: Horror, Action, Zombies, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Alyx: $19.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Alyx:HorrorZombiesFemale ProtagonistShooterGoreSci-fiGreat SoundtrackStory Rich
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DOOM
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Gore and Shooter; released around the same time (2016).
Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression.
DOOM at a glance Released 2016 Studio id Software Player sentiment 96% positive of 221,344 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (96% of 221,344)
Matches Half-Life: Alyx on: 2 of 5 — FPS, Horror
Why players like it: FPS, Gore, Action, Shooter, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Alyx: $19.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Alyx:FPSGoreShooterGreat SoundtrackFirst-PersonSci-fiHorrorZombies
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Metro Exodus
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Story Rich and First-Person; 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 Half-Life: Alyx on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Story Rich, Horror
Why players like it: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Singleplayer, Open World, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Alyx: $29.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Alyx:FPSStory RichFirst-PersonHorrorShooterGreat SoundtrackGorePsychological Horror
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Resident Evil 7 Teaser: Beginning Hour
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Gore and First-Person; released around the same time (2016).
You wake up alone on the floor of an abandoned farmhouse. Daylight is quickly fading. You must find a way out. A thrilling horror experience for the five senses. This full model change to the "Isolated View", and photorealistic graphics of RE Engine mark a new beginning for survival horror.
Resident Evil 7 Teaser: Beginning Hour at a glance Released 2016 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 89% positive of 4,839 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (89% of 4,839)
Matches Half-Life: Alyx on: 3 of 5 — VR, FPS, Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Gore, Free to Play, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Alyx: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Alyx:HorrorGoreFirst-PersonZombiesPsychological HorrorFPSShooterVR
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CONTROL Ultimate Edition
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Female Protagonist, Story Rich and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2020).
Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
CONTROL Ultimate Edition at a glance Released 2020 Studio Remedy Entertainment Player sentiment 86% positive of 63,191 Price $3.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (86% of 63,191)
Matches Half-Life: Alyx on: 3 of 5 — Story Rich, Horror, Female Protagonist
Why players like it: Action, Supernatural, Female Protagonist, Story Rich, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Alyx: $3.99 — $56.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Alyx:Female ProtagonistStory RichSci-fiHorrorPsychological HorrorShooterGreat Soundtrack
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Call of Duty: Black Ops III
Why it matched: both zombie, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Zombies, FPS and Shooter.
Call of Duty®: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles Edition includes the full base game plus the Zombies Chronicles content expansion.
Call of Duty: Black Ops III at a glance Released 2015 Studio Treyarch Player sentiment 85% positive of 232,717 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (85% of 232,717)
Matches Half-Life: Alyx on: 2 of 5 — FPS, Story Rich
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Zombies, FPS, Shooter, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Alyx: $59.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Alyx:ZombiesFPSShooterFirst-PersonFuturisticSci-fiGoreGreat Soundtrack
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Outer Wilds
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Great Soundtrack and Sci-fi.
Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.
Outer Wilds at a glance Released http Studio Mobius Digital Player sentiment 96% positive of 107,214 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (96% of 107,214)
Matches Half-Life: Alyx on: 2 of 5 — Story Rich, Horror
Why players like it: Exploration, Space, Mystery, Story Rich, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Alyx: $14.99 — $45.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Alyx:Story RichGreat SoundtrackSci-fiHorrorFirst-PersonBeautifulPsychological Horror
Common questions
What game is most like Half-Life: Alyx?
Black Mesa, on the evidence we have. It both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Half-Life: Alyx" 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 Half-Life: Alyx. 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.