Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like TheDawn (2026)
Every game below overlaps with TheDawn 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 TheDawn 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
- Nintendo
- PC
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
No paid placement, no favouritism, live third-party data
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- Nothing here is paid for. No sponsored placements, no promoted slots, no arrangement of any kind affects a position. If that ever changes it will be labelled and sit outside the ranking.
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- A position is not an endorsement. It says how a game was received and what it costs, not that we recommend it. Where we do recommend something, it carries a written review with a name on it.
- Fetched from live third-party data. Player sentiment from Steam, critic aggregates as published on store pages, prices checked hourly, attention from Wikipedia. Each figure carries its source and the date it was read, and we do not adjust any of them.
The short version
- Closest match: Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade, which both science fiction, strategy and difficult.
- TheDawn is tagged Anime, Action, Third-Person Shooter, Cute, Shooter, Time Manipulation, Adventure, Singleplayer 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.
- 5 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value TheDawn
The five things Steam players tag TheDawn 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.
- Anime
- Action
- Third-Person Shooter
- Cute
- Shooter
| Reception | on Steam (93% of 8,588) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | Free |
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
- 1
Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade
Why it matched: both science fiction, strategy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Third-Person Shooter, Free to Play and Shooter; released around the same time (2016).
Eldar, Orks, Chaos or Space Marines, in the fiercest battles for universal peace, through any means. Try the Free Demo - or buy the Full Premium Game below. We will not give up.
Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade at a glance Released 2016 Studio Behaviour Interactive Inc. Player sentiment 50% positive of 12,500 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 4.9/10 · Steam: (50% of 12,500)
Matches TheDawn on: 3 of 5 — Action, Third-Person Shooter, Shooter
Why players like it: Warhammer 40K, Action, Third-Person Shooter, Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with TheDawn:Third-Person ShooterFree to PlayShooterPvETacticalFuturistic
- 2
Binary Domain
Why it matched: both cyberpunk, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Third-Person Shooter, Robots and Cyberpunk.
Set in futuristic Tokyo, take control of the robotic community before they control everything!
Binary Domain at a glance Released 2012 Studio Devil's Details Player sentiment 86% positive of 8,298 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (86% of 8,298)
Matches TheDawn on: 3 of 5 — Action, Third-Person Shooter, Shooter
Why players like it: Action, Third-Person Shooter, Sci-fi, Robots, Cyberpunk — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs TheDawn: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with TheDawn:Third-Person ShooterRobotsCyberpunkShooterThird PersonFuturistic
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Predecessor
Why it matched: both science fiction and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Shooter and Third Person; released around the same time (2024).
The tactical depth and iconic heroes of a hardcore MOBA meets the explosive verticality of a 5v5 3D shooter.
Predecessor at a glance Released 2024 Studio Omeda Studios Player sentiment 71% positive of 17,619 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (71% of 17,619)
Matches TheDawn on: 3 of 5 — Action, Third-Person Shooter, Shooter
Why players like it: MOBA, Free to Play, Shooter, Multiplayer, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs TheDawn: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with TheDawn:Free to PlayShooterThird PersonThird-Person Shooter3DTacticalPvE
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War Robots
Why it matched: both science fiction and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Robots, Free to Play and Shooter; released around the same time (2018).
War Robots is an online third-person 6v6 PvP shooter—we’re talking dozens of combat robots, hundreds of weapons combinations, and heated clan battles.
War Robots at a glance Released 2018 Studio MY.GAMES Player sentiment 60% positive of 30,799 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.7/10 · Steam: (60% of 30,799)
Matches TheDawn on: 3 of 5 — Action, Third-Person Shooter, Shooter
Why players like it: Robots, Mechs, Free to Play, PvP, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs TheDawn: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with TheDawn:RobotsFree to PlayShooterThird-Person Shooter3DThird PersonTactical
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SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
Why it matched: both cyberpunk, strategy and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Shooter, Robots and Cyberpunk; released around the same time (2018).
SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?
SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising at a glance Released 2018 Studio Flow Fire Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 13,093 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (94% of 13,093)
Matches TheDawn on: 2 of 5 — Action, Shooter
Why players like it: Top-Down Shooter, Rogue-lite, Indie, Action, Action Roguelike — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs TheDawn: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with TheDawn:ShooterRobotsCyberpunkBullet HellTactical
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Due Process
Why it matched: both cyberpunk, science fiction and strategy; shares 5 player tags including 3D, Futuristic and Tactical; released around the same time (2020).
A PVP tactical FPS about PLANNING & EXECUTION. Sound strategy and good teamwork are essential for victory because new PROCEDURALLY-GENERATED MAPS are delivered every week. You'll face a new tactical challenge every round.
Due Process at a glance Released 2020 Studio Giant Enemy Crab Player sentiment 81% positive of 8,556 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (81% of 8,556)
Matches TheDawn on: 1 of 5 — Shooter
Why players like it: Early Access, Adventure, 3D, Futuristic, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs TheDawn: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with TheDawn:3DFuturisticTacticalCyberpunkShooter
- 7
Apex Legends
Why it matched: both cyberpunk, science fiction and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, Shooter and Hero Shooter; released around the same time (2019).
Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale.
Apex Legends at a glance Released 2019 Studio Iron Galaxy Studios Player sentiment 68% positive of 1,066,464 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (68% of 1,066,464)
Matches TheDawn on: 2 of 5 — Action, Shooter
Why players like it: Free to Play, Battle Royale, Multiplayer, FPS, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs TheDawn: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with TheDawn:Free to PlayShooterHero ShooterTacticalCyberpunk
- 8
The Callisto Protocol
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 8 player tags including Third-Person Shooter, Shooter and Third Person; released around the same time (2022).
Survive to escape the horrors of Callisto and uncover the dark secrets of Jupiter’s dead moon.
The Callisto Protocol at a glance Released 2022 Studio Striking Distance Studios Player sentiment 65% positive of 43,632 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.7/10 · Steam: (65% of 43,632)
Matches TheDawn on: 3 of 5 — Action, Third-Person Shooter, Shooter
Why players like it: Horror, Sci-fi, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Space — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs TheDawn: $59.99 — $59.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, lost progress or broken saves (details)
Shared with TheDawn:Third-Person ShooterShooterThird PersonPvE3DRobotsDarkFuturistic
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Ghostrunner
Why it matched: both cyberpunk, science fiction, strategy and difficult; shares 3 player tags including Cyberpunk, Futuristic and Shooter; released around the same time (2020).
Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive.
Ghostrunner at a glance Released 2020 Studio One More Level Player sentiment 91% positive of 66,721 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (91% of 66,721)
Matches TheDawn on: 2 of 5 — Action, Shooter
Why players like it: Action, Cyberpunk, Fast-Paced, First-Person, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs TheDawn: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with TheDawn:CyberpunkFuturisticShooter
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Furi
Why it matched: both cyberpunk, science fiction, atmospheric and difficult; shares 3 player tags including Bullet Hell, Third Person and Cyberpunk; released around the same time (2016).
The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.
Furi at a glance Released 2016 Studio The Game Bakers Player sentiment 90% positive of 14,026 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (90% of 14,026)
Matches TheDawn on: 1 of 5 — Action
Why players like it: Bullet Hell, Hack and Slash, Difficult, Shoot 'Em Up, Beat 'em up — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs TheDawn: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with TheDawn:Bullet HellThird PersonCyberpunk
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RUINER
Why it matched: both cyberpunk, science fiction, atmospheric and difficult; shares 3 player tags including Cyberpunk, Shooter and Third Person; released around the same time (2017).
RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.
RUINER at a glance Released 2017 Studio Reikon Games Player sentiment 89% positive of 12,481 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (89% of 12,481)
Matches TheDawn on: 2 of 5 — Action, Shooter
Why players like it: Cyberpunk, Action, Top-Down Shooter, Great Soundtrack, Violent — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs TheDawn: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with TheDawn:CyberpunkShooterThird Person
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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Why it matched: both science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Tactical, Third Person and Third-Person Shooter.
Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain at a glance Released 2015 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 92% positive of 107,873 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (92% of 107,873)
Matches TheDawn on: 3 of 5 — Action, Third-Person Shooter, Shooter
Why players like it: Stealth, Open World, Action, Story Rich, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs TheDawn: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with TheDawn:TacticalThird PersonThird-Person ShooterShooterDark
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Marvel Rivals
Why it matched: both science fiction and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Hero Shooter and Third-Person Shooter; released around the same time (2024).
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
Marvel Rivals at a glance Released 2024 Studio NetEase Games Player sentiment 76% positive of 412,470 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (76% of 412,470)
Matches TheDawn on: 3 of 5 — Action, Third-Person Shooter, Shooter
Why players like it: Free to Play, Multiplayer, Hero Shooter, Third-Person Shooter, Superhero — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs TheDawn: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report servers and connection, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with TheDawn:Free to PlayHero ShooterThird-Person ShooterShooter3DThird Person
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
Why it matched: both science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Third-Person Shooter, Tactical and Shooter.
In Ghost Recon Future Soldier join an elite team of highly trained, cut-throat special-ops soldiers. Armed to the teeth with unrivalled combat technology, Ghost Recon takes you to the globe’s most deadly warzones to hunt down the highest value targets.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier at a glance Released 2012 Studio Ubisoft Paris Player sentiment 71% positive of 6,170 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: (71% of 6,170)
Matches TheDawn on: 3 of 5 — Action, Third-Person Shooter, Shooter
Why players like it: Action, Stealth, Third-Person Shooter, Tactical, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs TheDawn: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, servers and connection (details)
Shared with TheDawn:Third-Person ShooterTacticalShooterThird PersonFuturistic
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Stray
Why it matched: both cyberpunk, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Cyberpunk, Cute and Robots; released around the same time (2022).
Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.
Stray at a glance Released 2022 Studio BlueTwelve Studio Player sentiment 97% positive of 177,458 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (97% of 177,458)
Matches TheDawn on: 2 of 5 — Action, Cute
Why players like it: Cats, Adventure, Atmospheric, Cyberpunk, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs TheDawn: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with TheDawn:CyberpunkCuteRobotsThird Person
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SIGNALIS
Why it matched: both cyberpunk, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Dark, Cyberpunk and Shooter; released around the same time (2022).
A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.
SIGNALIS at a glance Released 2022 Studio rose-engine Player sentiment 97% positive of 34,220 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (97% of 34,220)
Matches TheDawn on: 3 of 5 — Action, Third-Person Shooter, Shooter
Why players like it: Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Female Protagonist, Sci-fi, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs TheDawn: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with TheDawn:DarkCyberpunkShooterThird-Person Shooter
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Detroit: Become Human
Why it matched: both cyberpunk, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Futuristic, Robots and Third Person; released around the same time (2020).
Detroit: Become Human puts the destiny of both mankind and androids in your hands, taking you to a near future where machines have become more intelligent than humans. Every choice you make affects the outcome of the game, with one of the most intricately branching narratives ever created.
Detroit: Become Human at a glance Released 2020 Studio Quantic Dream Player sentiment 96% positive of 261,110 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (96% of 261,110)
Matches TheDawn on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Choices Matter, Story Rich, Multiple Endings, Cinematic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs TheDawn: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with TheDawn:FuturisticRobotsThird PersonCyberpunk
- 18
ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON
Why it matched: both science fiction, atmospheric and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Robots, Third Person and 3D; released around the same time (2023).
A new action game based on the concept of the ARMORED CORE series that uses the knowledge gained from FromSoftware's recent action game development.
ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON at a glance Released 2023 Studio FromSoftware, Inc. Player sentiment 92% positive of 85,669 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (92% of 85,669)
Matches TheDawn on: 1 of 5 — Action
Why players like it: Mechs, Character Customization, Action, Robots, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs TheDawn: $59.99 — $59.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with TheDawn:RobotsThird Person3DFuturistic
- 19
RoboCop: Rogue City
Why it matched: both cyberpunk, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Shooter, Cyberpunk and Robots; released around the same time (2023).
Become the legendary part man, part machine, all cop hero and deliver justice in Old Detroit.
RoboCop: Rogue City at a glance Released 2023 Studio Teyon Player sentiment 87% positive of 36,962 Price $4.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (87% of 36,962)
Matches TheDawn on: 2 of 5 — Action, Shooter
Why players like it: FPS, Action, First-Person, Singleplayer, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs TheDawn: $4.49 — $4.49 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with TheDawn:ShooterCyberpunkRobotsFuturistic
- 20
SUPERHOT VR
Why it matched: both cyberpunk, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Shooter, Time Manipulation and Cyberpunk; released around the same time (2017).
Lose track of what’s real. Commit yourself, body and mind. Confront the evocative, elegantly brutal world of SUPERHOT VR. Enemies pouring into the room from all sides, dozens of bullets coursing through the air... Wait. Something seems different in here...
SUPERHOT VR at a glance Released 2017 Studio SUPERHOT Team Player sentiment 82% positive of 9,672 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (82% of 9,672)
Matches TheDawn on: 2 of 5 — Action, Shooter
Why players like it: VR, Shooter, Bullet Time, FPS, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs TheDawn: $24.99 — $24.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with TheDawn:ShooterTime ManipulationCyberpunkHero Shooter
- 21
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 7 player tags including Third-Person Shooter, Shooter and Free to Play; released around the same time (2022).
Bloodhunt is a thrilling free-to-play battle royale game set in Prague consumed by a ruthless war between vampire factions. Use your supernatural powers, weapons, and wit to hunt your rivals and dominate the night!
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt at a glance Released 2022 Studio Sharkmob AB Player sentiment 77% positive of 59,413 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (77% of 59,413)
Matches TheDawn on: 3 of 5 — Action, Third-Person Shooter, Shooter
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Battle Royale, Vampire, PvP, Third-Person Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with TheDawn:Third-Person ShooterShooterFree to PlayThird PersonDark3DTactical
- 22
The Surge
Why it matched: both cyberpunk, science fiction and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Third Person, Robots and Cyberpunk; released around the same time (2017).
Welcome to CREO, the megacorporation saving the world! A catastrophic event has knocked you out during the first day on the job… you wake up equipped with a heavy-grade exoskeleton, in a destroyed section of the complex.
The Surge at a glance Released 2017 Studio Deck13 Player sentiment 75% positive of 12,215 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (75% of 12,215)
Matches TheDawn on: 1 of 5 — Action
Why players like it: Souls-like, Action, RPG, Sci-fi, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs TheDawn: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with TheDawn:Third PersonRobotsCyberpunkFuturistic
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SCP: Secret Laboratory
Why it matched: both science fiction, atmospheric, strategy and difficult; shares 2 player tags including Free to Play and Shooter; released around the same time (2017).
Deep within a secure underground facility, a sudden containment breach allows many of the secured anomalies to escape from their chambers. Assist the Foundation in re-securing the facility, help the Insurgency in their goal to capture it, or wreak havoc as an SCP in a frantic bid to escape.
SCP: Secret Laboratory at a glance Released 2017 Studio Northwood Studios Player sentiment 91% positive of 234,020 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (91% of 234,020)
Matches TheDawn on: 2 of 5 — Action, Shooter
Why players like it: Free to Play, Multiplayer, Horror, First-Person, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs TheDawn: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with TheDawn:Free to PlayShooter
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Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
Why it matched: both science fiction, atmospheric, strategy and difficult; shares 2 player tags including Tactical and Robots; released around the same time (2018).
MECHANICUS II ANNOUNCED! Take control of one of the most technologically advanced factions in the Imperium: the Adeptus Mechanicus. In this turn-based tactical game, your every decision will weigh heavily on the outcome of the conflict. Will you be blessed by the Omnissiah?
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus at a glance Released 2018 Studio Bulwark Studios Player sentiment 91% positive of 14,603 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (91% of 14,603)
Matches TheDawn on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Warhammer 40K, Strategy, Turn-Based Tactics, Games Workshop, Turn-Based Combat — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs TheDawn: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with TheDawn:TacticalRobots
Common questions
What game is most like TheDawn?
Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade, on the evidence we have. It both science fiction, strategy and difficult. 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 TheDawn" 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 TheDawn. 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.