Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Pavlov (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Pavlov 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 Pavlov 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.
- Multi-platform
- PC
- Xbox
Every point links to that game's entry. The value map and the reception map are fixed views of the same data.
How positions are decided
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The short version
- Closest match: Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, which both zombie and war.
- Pavlov is tagged VR, Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, FPS, Military, Zombies, 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.
- 6 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Pavlov
The five things Steam players tag Pavlov 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
- Shooter
- Action
- Multiplayer
- FPS
| Reception | on Steam (89% of 40,539) |
|---|---|
| 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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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
Why it matched: both zombie and war; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Zombies and Shooter; released around the same time (2023).
Black Ops Cold War, the direct sequel to Call of Duty®: Black Ops, will drop fans into the depths of the Cold War’s volatile geopolitical battle of the early 1980s.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War at a glance Released 2023 Studio Treyarch Player sentiment 80% positive of 23,046 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (80% of 23,046)
Matches Pavlov on: 4 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, FPS
Why players like it: Singleplayer, FPS, Multiplayer, Action, Zombies — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pavlov: $59.99 — $35.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pavlov:FPSZombiesShooterFirst-PersonMilitaryOnline Co-OpGorePvP
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A.V.A
Why it matched: both zombie and war; shares 9 player tags including FPS, PvP and Shooter; released around the same time (2022).
A.V.A is a classic FPS shooter game featuring various types game Modes. Depending on the battlefield, you can choose Pointman, Rifleman, and Sniper and enjoy strategic team play.
A.V.A at a glance Released 2022 Studio Valiant Player sentiment 48% positive of 7,770 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 4.8/10 · Steam: (48% of 7,770)
Matches Pavlov on: 4 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, FPS
Why players like it: FPS, Free to Play, PvP, Shooter, Competitive — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pavlov: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pavlov:FPSPvPShooterCompetitiveFirst-PersonMilitaryViolentOnline Co-Op
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Insurgency
Why it matched: both war; shares 10 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Military.
Take to the streets for intense close quarters combat, where a team's survival depends upon securing crucial strongholds and destroying enemy supply in this multiplayer and cooperative Source Engine based experience.
Insurgency at a glance Released 2014 Studio New World Interactive Player sentiment 92% positive of 124,644 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (92% of 124,644)
Matches Pavlov on: 4 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, FPS
Why players like it: FPS, Realistic, Tactical, Multiplayer, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pavlov: $14.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pavlov:FPSShooterMilitaryTeam-BasedFirst-PersonOnline Co-OpCompetitiveIndie
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Bodycam
Why it matched: both zombie and war; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Military; released around the same time (2024).
Bodycam is the first tactical multiplayer FPS with a true body-camera view in Unreal Engine 5. Close-quarters combats feel raw and loud. Every angle, callout, and bullet matters. Play Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and Wingman on photoreal maps where teamplay, tactics, and clutch skill are key.
Bodycam at a glance Released 2024 Studio Reissad Studio Player sentiment 78% positive of 47,668 Price $33.32 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (78% of 47,668)
Matches Pavlov on: 5 of 5 — VR, Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, FPS
Why players like it: Early Access, FPS, Realistic, Shooter, Military — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pavlov: $33.32 — $8.33 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pavlov:FPSShooterMilitaryZombiesTeam-BasedPvPFirst-PersonVR
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Why it matched: both zombie and war; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Military.
Experience a visceral Campaign or assemble your team in the ultimate online playground with multiple Special Ops challenges and a mix of Multiplayer maps and modes.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare at a glance Released 2019 Studio Sledgehammer Games Player sentiment 79% positive of 44,794 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (79% of 44,794)
Matches Pavlov on: 4 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, FPS
Why players like it: Action, Singleplayer, FPS, Multiplayer, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pavlov: $59.99 — $35.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, will not launch or install, performance and stutter, servers and connection (details)
Shared with Pavlov:FPSShooterMilitaryFirst-PersonPvPGoreViolentOnline Co-Op
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The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
Why it matched: both zombie; shares 9 player tags including VR, Zombies and Gore; released around the same time (2020).
Saints & Sinners is a game unlike any other in The Walking Dead universe. Every challenge you face and decision you make is driven by YOU. Fight the undead, scavenge through the flooded ruins of New Orleans, and face gut-wrenching choices for you and the other survivors. Live The Walking Dead.
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners at a glance Released 2020 Studio Skydance Interactive Player sentiment 86% positive of 10,074 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (86% of 10,074)
Matches Pavlov on: 5 of 5 — VR, Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, FPS
Why players like it: VR, Zombies, Action, Gore, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pavlov: $9.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pavlov:VRZombiesGoreShooterViolentIndieSimulationFirst-Person
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Hell Let Loose
Why it matched: both war; shares 9 player tags including Shooter, FPS and Military; released around the same time (2021).
Join the ever expanding experience of Hell Let Loose - a hardcore World War Two first person shooter with epic battles of 100 players with infantry, tanks, artillery, a dynamically shifting front line and a unique resource based RTS-inspired meta-game.
Hell Let Loose at a glance Released 2021 Studio Expression Games Player sentiment 82% positive of 149,565 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (82% of 149,565)
Matches Pavlov on: 4 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, FPS
Why players like it: Shooter, Realistic, World War II, Multiplayer, FPS — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pavlov: $49.99 — $25.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pavlov:ShooterFPSMilitarySimulationFirst-PersonGorePvPViolent
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction
Why it matched: both zombie and war; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Online Co-Op and Shooter; released around the same time (2022).
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Extraction is a tactical, co-op, PvE first-person shooter where you and your squad face an evolving alien threat. Teamwork, tactics, and flawless execution are key to your survival.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction at a glance Released 2022 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 66% positive of 3,159 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.6/10 · Steam: (66% of 3,159)
Matches Pavlov on: 4 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, FPS
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Online Co-Op, PvE, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pavlov: $39.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report servers and connection, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Pavlov:FPSOnline Co-OpShooterFirst-PersonTeam-BasedMilitaryViolentZombies
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Ironsight
Why it matched: both war; shares 10 player tags including FPS, Shooter and PvP.
Online FPS game, near future background, Resource Warfare between Military Forces and PMC. More than 50 kinds of original weapons with customization option. Use Peripheral objects, Tactical drones, Active objects to experience dynamic warfare.
Ironsight at a glance Released 2019 Studio WipleGames Inc., Player sentiment 73% positive of 22,298 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (73% of 22,298)
Matches Pavlov on: 4 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, FPS
Why players like it: Free to Play, Action, FPS, Multiplayer, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pavlov:FPSShooterPvPTeam-BasedViolentFirst-PersonCompetitiveOnline Co-Op
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Day of Defeat: Source
Why it matched: both war; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Military.
Valve's WWII Multiplayer Classic - Now available for Mac.
Day of Defeat: Source at a glance Released 2010 Studio Valve Player sentiment 92% positive of 23,601 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (92% of 23,601)
Matches Pavlov on: 4 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, FPS
Why players like it: FPS, World War II, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pavlov: $9.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pavlov:FPSShooterMilitaryTeam-BasedFirst-PersonOnline Co-OpGoreSimulation
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Codename CURE
Why it matched: both zombie and war; shares 8 player tags including Zombies, Shooter and FPS.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (85% of 16,529)
Matches Pavlov on: 4 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, FPS
Why players like it: Zombies, Shooter, Free to Play, Survival Horror, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pavlov: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pavlov:ZombiesShooterFPSMilitaryOnline Co-OpFirst-PersonGorePvP
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Insurgency: Sandstorm
Why it matched: both war; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Military.
Insurgency: Sandstorm is a hardcore tactical FPS built on lethal close-quarters combat and ruthless intensity. Every bullet count, every step matters, and teamwork is your only path to survival in the brutality of modern warfare.
Insurgency: Sandstorm at a glance Released 2018 Studio New World Interactive Player sentiment 85% positive of 133,079 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (85% of 133,079)
Matches Pavlov on: 4 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, FPS
Why players like it: FPS, Realistic, Shooter, Military, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pavlov: $29.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pavlov:FPSShooterMilitaryFirst-PersonOnline Co-OpGoreViolentSimulation
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Day of Infamy
Why it matched: both war; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Military.
Experience close-quarters battles in iconic WWII settings. Defend the line, storm the beach, torch the enemy, or use a radio to call in fire support. Day of Infamy is a teamwork-oriented shooter that will keep you on your toes and coming back for more with its diverse game modes and authentic arsenal.
Day of Infamy at a glance Released 2017 Studio New World Interactive Player sentiment 82% positive of 22,100 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (82% of 22,100)
Matches Pavlov on: 4 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, FPS
Why players like it: World War II, FPS, Multiplayer, War, Realistic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pavlov: $14.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pavlov:FPSShooterMilitaryFirst-PersonGoreIndieOnline Co-OpSimulation
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BLOCKPOST
Why it matched: both zombie; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person.
Procedural cubic 3D-shooter in the best traditions of the genre. The game is a rich cocktail consisting of the most popular and functional gaming solutions. Customization of characters, opening cases and improving the existing arsenal — all this is available in the game now!
BLOCKPOST at a glance Released 2019 Studio Skullcap Studios Player sentiment 75% positive of 16,456 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (75% of 16,456)
Matches Pavlov on: 4 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, FPS
Why players like it: Free to Play, FPS, Multiplayer, Pixel Graphics, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pavlov: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pavlov:FPSShooterFirst-PersonIndieOnline Co-OpFunnyZombiesGore
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NightClub Simulator
Why it matched: both zombie; shares 8 player tags including VR, FPS and Violent; released around the same time (2026).
Step into the wild world of Nightclub Simulator VR! Experience an exclusive party where you can dance, mingle, fight, or flirt your way through a chaotic nightclub scene. Interact with lifelike NPCs, build relationships, cause a little mayhem, or just enjoy the music. Your night, your rules..
NightClub Simulator at a glance Released 2026 Studio mandegames Player sentiment 92% positive of 907 Price $7.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (92% of 907)
Matches Pavlov on: 4 of 5 — VR, Shooter, Action, FPS
Why players like it: VR, Action, Physics, 3D Fighter, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pavlov: $7.99 — $17.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pavlov:VRFPSViolentIndieGoreSimulationZombiesShooter
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Holdfast: Nations At War
Why it matched: both war; shares 8 player tags including Shooter, FPS and Military; released around the same time (2020).
Fight on multiple fronts in Holdfast: Nations At War - A multiplayer first and third-person shooter set during the great Napoleonic Era and WW1. Charge into battle with over 150 players per server!
Holdfast: Nations At War at a glance Released 2020 Studio Anvil Game Studios Player sentiment 90% positive of 29,480 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (90% of 29,480)
Matches Pavlov on: 4 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, FPS
Why players like it: Shooter, FPS, Multiplayer, War, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pavlov: $19.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pavlov:ShooterFPSMilitarySimulationPvPMemesFirst-PersonTeam-Based
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GROUND BRANCH
Why it matched: both war; shares 8 player tags including Military, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2026).
From one of the developers behind the original Rainbow Six® and Ghost Recon® games, comes a thinking-man's first-person shooter featuring in-depth character and weapon customization. Take your time. Think ahead. Get the job done.
GROUND BRANCH at a glance Released 2026 Studio BlackFoot Studios Player sentiment 84% positive of 24,908 Price $23.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (84% of 24,908)
Matches Pavlov on: 4 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, FPS
Why players like it: Tactical, Realistic, Military, FPS, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pavlov: $23.99 — $1.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pavlov:MilitaryFPSShooterSimulationFirst-PersonOnline Co-OpIndieTeam-Based
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Enlisted
Why it matched: both war; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and PvP; released around the same time (2021).
In Enlisted, you are not only commanding a single soldier, but an entire squad! This MMO squad based shooter recreates the key battles of the bloodiest war of the 20th century, with hundreds of soldiers, tanks and aircraft taking part in each battle.
Enlisted at a glance Released 2021 Studio Darkflow Software Player sentiment 80% positive of 47,191 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (80% of 47,191)
Matches Pavlov on: 4 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, FPS
Why players like it: FPS, World War II, Multiplayer, Shooter, PvP — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pavlov: Free — free
Watch-outs: players report monetisation inside the game, servers and connection, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Pavlov:FPSShooterPvPFirst-PersonTeam-BasedSimulationOnline Co-OpGore
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Enlisted: Reinforced
Why it matched: both war; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and PvP; released around the same time (2024).
In Enlisted, you are not only commanding a single soldier, but an entire squad! This MMO squad based shooter recreates the key battles of the bloodiest war of the 20th century, with hundreds of soldiers, tanks and aircraft taking part in each battle.
Enlisted: Reinforced at a glance Released 2024 Studio Darkflow Software Player sentiment 80% positive of 47,229 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (80% of 47,229)
Matches Pavlov on: 4 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, FPS
Why players like it: FPS, World War II, Multiplayer, Shooter, PvP — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pavlov: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pavlov:FPSShooterPvPFirst-PersonTeam-BasedSimulationOnline Co-OpGore
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Zero Hour
Why it matched: both war; shares 8 player tags including Shooter, FPS and Military; released around the same time (2024).
Zero Hour is a tactical FPS with online team-based game play that takes place in a variety of fictional locations interpreted in Bangladesh with Real-life scale & resource management. It brings a grounded, close quarter combat experience to the game.
Zero Hour at a glance Released 2024 Studio AttritoM7 Productions Player sentiment 77% positive of 33,371 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (77% of 33,371)
Matches Pavlov on: 4 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, FPS
Why players like it: Tactical, Shooter, FPS, Realistic, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pavlov: $9.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pavlov:ShooterFPSMilitaryFirst-PersonOnline Co-OpPvPTeam-BasedSimulation
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Gray Zone Warfare
Why it matched: both war; shares 8 player tags including Online Co-Op, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2024).
Enter a high-stakes PvE-first open-world tactical shooter set on a quarantined Southeast Asian island torn apart by faction warfare. Deploy as an elite operator, fight solo or with your squad to carry out missions, earn reputation, and explore the truth behind the Event igniting the conflict.
Gray Zone Warfare at a glance Released 2024 Studio MADFINGER Games, a.s. Player sentiment 72% positive of 78,632 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (72% of 78,632)
Matches Pavlov on: 4 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, FPS
Why players like it: Early Access, Online Co-Op, Tactical, FPS, Realistic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pavlov: $39.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pavlov:Online Co-OpFPSShooterFirst-PersonMilitaryCompetitivePvPTeam-Based
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Arizona Sunshine VR Legacy
Why it matched: both zombie; shares 9 player tags including VR, Zombies and Online Co-Op.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (79% of 9,302)
Matches Pavlov on: 5 of 5 — VR, Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, FPS
Why players like it: Action, VR, Zombies, Horror, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pavlov: $14.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pavlov:VRZombiesOnline Co-OpGoreFPSShooterFirst-PersonIndie
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America's Army 3
Why it matched: both zombie and war; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Military and Simulation.
Download AA3 Today and Become a Member of the elite America's Army Team! America's Army fans and new players alike can now experience America's Army 3, the official U.S. Army game.
America's Army 3 at a glance Released 2009 Studio U.S. Army Player sentiment 71% positive of 2,481 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.3/10 · Steam: (71% of 2,481)
Matches Pavlov on: 4 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, FPS
Why players like it: Action, Free to Play, FPS, Multiplayer, Military — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pavlov: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pavlov:FPSMilitarySimulationShooterFirst-PersonTeam-BasedZombies
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Titanfall 2
Why it matched: both war; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person; released around the same time (2020).
Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.
Titanfall 2 at a glance Released 2020 Studio Respawn Entertainment Player sentiment 96% positive of 285,715 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: (96% of 285,715)
Matches Pavlov on: 4 of 5 — Shooter, Action, Multiplayer, FPS
Why players like it: FPS, Mechs, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pavlov: $29.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pavlov:FPSShooterFirst-PersonPvPMilitaryTeam-BasedViolentGore
Common questions
What game is most like Pavlov?
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, on the evidence we have. It both zombie and war. 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 Pavlov" 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 Pavlov. 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.