Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like XERA: Survival (2026)
Every game below overlaps with XERA: Survival 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.
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The short version
- Closest match: Deadside, which both post-apocalyptic, open world and survival.
- XERA: Survival is tagged Base-Building, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Survival, Crafting, Open World, 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.
- 6 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value XERA: Survival
The five things Steam players tag XERA: Survival 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.
- Base-Building
- Open World Survival Craft
- Multiplayer
- Free to Play
- Survival
| Reception | on Steam (66% of 7,941) |
|---|---|
| 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
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Deadside
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world and survival; shares 12 player tags including Survival, Open World Survival Craft and FPS; released around the same time (2024).
An Open World Survival Shooter blending hardcore PVP and PVE action. Secure precious loot in safe zones or build your own fortress in the wild. With intense gunfights, stunning visuals, and performance smooth enough for any system, the challenge awaits!
Deadside at a glance Released 2024 Studio Bad Pixel Player sentiment 76% positive of 40,512 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (76% of 40,512)
Matches XERA: Survival on: 4 of 5 — Base-Building, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Survival
Why players like it: Survival, Open World Survival Craft, FPS, Post-apocalyptic, PvP — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs XERA: Survival: $24.99 — $24.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with XERA: Survival:SurvivalOpen World Survival CraftFPSPost-apocalypticPvPThird-Person ShooterBase-BuildingShooter
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Undawn
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world and survival; shares 12 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, Survival and Post-apocalyptic; released around the same time (2023).
Explore, adapt, and survive in Undawn, a free-to-play open-world survival RPG for mobile and PC developed by LightSpeed Studios and published by Level Infinite. Embark on an adventure with other survivors four years after a worldwide disaster where hordes of infected roam a shattered world.
Undawn at a glance Released 2023 Studio Lightspeed Studios Player sentiment 54% positive of 6,602 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.1/10 · Steam: (54% of 6,602)
Matches XERA: Survival on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Free to Play, Survival
Why players like it: Open World, Massively Multiplayer, Survival, RPG, MMORPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs XERA: Survival: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with XERA: Survival:Massively MultiplayerSurvivalPost-apocalypticCraftingShooterSandboxPvPThird-Person Shooter
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Anarchy: Wolf's law
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Survival, Crafting and Open World Survival Craft; 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 XERA: Survival on: 3 of 5 — Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Survival
Why players like it: Survival, Realistic, Multiplayer, Zombies, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs XERA: Survival: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with XERA: Survival:SurvivalCraftingOpen World Survival CraftShooterPvEFPSPvPPost-apocalyptic
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Rust
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Survival, Crafting and Open World Survival Craft; released around the same time (2018).
The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night.
Rust at a glance Released 2018 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 87% positive of 1,394,551 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (87% of 1,394,551)
Matches XERA: Survival on: 3 of 5 — Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Survival
Why players like it: Survival, Crafting, Multiplayer, Open World, Open World Survival Craft — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs XERA: Survival: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with XERA: Survival:SurvivalCraftingOpen World Survival CraftBuildingPvPSandboxFPSShooter
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Infestation: Survivor Stories 2020
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world and survival; shares 10 player tags including Survival, Massively Multiplayer and PvP.
Infestation is a Survival Horror MMO that immerses players in a zombie-infested, post-apocalyptic world in which a viral outbreak has decimated the human population leaving in its wake, a nightmare of epic proportion.
Infestation: Survivor Stories 2020 at a glance Released Not recorded Studio Fredaikis AB Player sentiment 42% positive of 25,385 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 4.6/10 · Steam: (42% of 25,385)
Matches XERA: Survival on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Free to Play, Survival
Why players like it: Zombies, Survival, Massively Multiplayer, Open World, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs XERA: Survival: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with XERA: Survival:SurvivalMassively MultiplayerPvPFPSPost-apocalypticShooterPvEFree to Play
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Empyrion - Galactic Survival
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Open World Survival Craft, Survival and Building; released around the same time (2020).
Build and explore in a true space sandbox survival adventure. Construct mighty capital vessels, sprawling planetary settlements, and vast space stations in your galactic journey to discover the mysteries of Empyrion!
Empyrion - Galactic Survival at a glance Released 2020 Studio Eleon Game Studios Player sentiment 78% positive of 34,399 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (78% of 34,399)
Matches XERA: Survival on: 3 of 5 — Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Survival
Why players like it: Simulation, Co-op, Open World Survival Craft, Space, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs XERA: Survival: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with XERA: Survival:Open World Survival CraftSurvivalBuildingSandboxPvEPvPCraftingFPS
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Generation Zero
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Survival, FPS and Base-Building; released around the same time (2019).
Generation Zero is a stealth-action shooter where you wage guerilla warfare against lethal mechanical enemies. Explore a vast open world map inspired by the Swedish Cold War era, take part in the resistance alone or with up to three friends in seamless co-op.
Generation Zero at a glance Released 2019 Studio Systemic Reaction™ Player sentiment 72% positive of 42,169 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (72% of 42,169)
Matches XERA: Survival on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Multiplayer, Survival
Why players like it: Open World, Survival, Co-op, FPS, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs XERA: Survival: $24.99 — $24.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with XERA: Survival:SurvivalFPSBase-BuildingRobotsPost-apocalypticShooterSandboxCrafting
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PixARK
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Massively Multiplayer and Sandbox; released around the same time (2019).
Enter a world of mystery, danger, ancient dinosaurs, mythical beasts, and cubes! Work by yourself or with a tribe of others to gather materials, craft useful items, tame wild creatures, and build huge bases to survive in PixARK!
PixARK at a glance Released 2019 Studio Snail Games USA Player sentiment 72% positive of 13,440 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (72% of 13,440)
Matches XERA: Survival on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Multiplayer, Survival
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Adventure, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs XERA: Survival: $4.99 — $4.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with XERA: Survival:SurvivalMassively MultiplayerSandboxBuildingCraftingBase-BuildingPvPFPS
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Last Oasis
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, Survival and Crafting; released around the same time (2020).
Nomadic Survival MMO. Build wooden walking machines to travel to new lands. Create clans and fight for territory. Resources deplete fast, so take your sword and scavenge, pirate, and trade to stay alive.
Last Oasis at a glance Released 2020 Studio Donkey Crew Player sentiment 62% positive of 24,212 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.8/10 · Steam: (62% of 24,212)
Matches XERA: Survival on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, Survival
Why players like it: Massively Multiplayer, Survival, Open World, RPG, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs XERA: Survival: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with XERA: Survival:Massively MultiplayerSurvivalCraftingBuildingPvPSandboxThird PersonPost-apocalyptic
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Tom Clancy's The Division
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Looter Shooter, Third-Person Shooter and Shooter.
A tactical open world third-person shooter set in New York after a deadly pandemic. Team up or go solo to restore order against deadly factions, secure loot, and conquer high-risk endgame challenges.
Tom Clancy's The Division at a glance Released 2016 Studio Ubisoft Reflections Player sentiment 71% positive of 96,706 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (71% of 96,706)
Matches XERA: Survival on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, Survival
Why players like it: Open World, Looter Shooter, Multiplayer, Third-Person Shooter, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs XERA: Survival: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, servers and connection (details)
Shared with XERA: Survival:Looter ShooterThird-Person ShooterShooterPost-apocalypticSurvivalMassively MultiplayerThird PersonFPS
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Tom Clancy’s The Division
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Looter Shooter, Third-Person Shooter and Shooter.
A tactical open world third-person shooter set in New York after a deadly pandemic. Team up or go solo to restore order against deadly factions, secure loot, and conquer high-risk endgame challenges.
Tom Clancy’s The Division at a glance Released 2016 Studio Massive Entertainment Player sentiment 71% positive of 96,713 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (71% of 96,713)
Matches XERA: Survival on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, Survival
Why players like it: Open World, Looter Shooter, Multiplayer, Third-Person Shooter, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs XERA: Survival: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with XERA: Survival:Looter ShooterThird-Person ShooterShooterPost-apocalypticSurvivalMassively MultiplayerThird PersonFPS
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Fallen Earth Free2Play
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, Survival and Post-apocalyptic.
Fallen Earth Classic is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online role-playing game developed by Reloaded Productions and operated by Little Orbit. The game takes place in a post-apocalyptic wasteland located around the American Grand Canyon.
Fallen Earth Free2Play at a glance Released 2012 Studio Little Orbit Player sentiment 60% positive of 7,569 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: (60% of 7,569)
Matches XERA: Survival on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Free to Play, Survival
Why players like it: Free to Play, Survival, Open World, Multiplayer, Post-apocalyptic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs XERA: Survival: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with XERA: Survival:Free to PlaySurvivalPost-apocalypticMassively MultiplayerCraftingShooterFPSSandbox
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Will To Live Online
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Free to Play and Post-apocalyptic; released around the same time (2018).
Will To Live is a MMORPG-shooter whose action takes place in a severe post-apocalyptic world. Explore the world, engage in fights with mutants and other survivors, join the clans in the struggle for existence and prove your right to Live.
Will To Live Online at a glance Released 2018 Studio AlphaSoft LLC Player sentiment 69% positive of 18,389 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: (69% of 18,389)
Matches XERA: Survival on: 4 of 5 — Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Survival
Why players like it: Survival, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Open World, Post-apocalyptic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs XERA: Survival: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with XERA: Survival:SurvivalFree to PlayPost-apocalypticOpen World Survival CraftFPSMassively MultiplayerShooterCrafting
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Defiance
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, Looter Shooter and Massively Multiplayer.
Join the futuristic online open-world shooter where thousands of players scour a transformed Earth competing for alien technology.
Defiance at a glance Released 2014 Studio Trion Worlds Player sentiment 77% positive of 12,617 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (77% of 12,617)
Matches XERA: Survival on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Free to Play, Survival
Why players like it: Free to Play, Looter Shooter, Open World, Action, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with XERA: Survival:Free to PlayLooter ShooterMassively MultiplayerThird-Person ShooterShooterSurvivalFPSPost-apocalyptic
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Next Day: Survival
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Post-apocalyptic and Crafting; released around the same time (2018).
Next Day is a multi-player SURVIVAL game with elements of RPG, in an imaginary country in Eastern Europe. Carry out an array of tasks, learn skills, and develop your character. Have shootouts with opponents and earn a reputation.
Next Day: Survival at a glance Released 2018 Studio SOFF Games Player sentiment 62% positive of 10,230 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.7/10 · Steam: (62% of 10,230)
Matches XERA: Survival on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, Survival
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Multiplayer, Post-apocalyptic, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs XERA: Survival: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with XERA: Survival:SurvivalPost-apocalypticCraftingShooterPvPSandboxPvEThird-Person Shooter
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Last Man Standing
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Survival and Shooter; released around the same time (2017).
The Ultimate BATTLE ROYALE! Sharpen your skills and kill everyone in your way as you hunt for guns, gear and glory in a massive battlefield where only ONE can be crowned the LAST MAN STANDING. Earn cash prizes in a monthly competitions,
Last Man Standing at a glance Released 2017 Studio Free Reign Entertainment Player sentiment 61% positive of 17,338 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.8/10 · Steam: (61% of 17,338)
Matches XERA: Survival on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Free to Play, Survival
Why players like it: Free to Play, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with XERA: Survival:Free to PlaySurvivalShooterMassively MultiplayerPvPFPSThird-Person ShooterThird Person
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New Frontier
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 10 player tags including Free to Play, Survival and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2019).
New Frontier is a pvp free-to-play online survival game set in an alternate reality wild west world. Work with your friends, Build your base, Fight hellish monsters and forge alliances with other players to conquer the land.
New Frontier at a glance Released 2019 Studio Free Reign Entertainment Player sentiment 49% positive of 3,699 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 4.7/10 · Steam: (49% of 3,699)
Matches XERA: Survival on: 4 of 5 — Base-Building, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Survival
Why players like it: Free to Play, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World, Western — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with XERA: Survival:Free to PlaySurvivalMassively MultiplayerBase-BuildingCraftingPvPBuildingShooter
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TerraTech
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Building, Sandbox and Open World Survival Craft; released around the same time (2018).
TerraTech is an open-world, sandbox adventure game, where you design and build your own creations through a mix of crafting, combat and discovery. Design vehicles from a huge library of blocks. Scavenge, craft and buy new parts to survive and become the ultimate planetary prospector.
TerraTech at a glance Released 2018 Studio Payload Studios Player sentiment 91% positive of 24,934 Price $6.24 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 24,934)
Matches XERA: Survival on: 3 of 5 — Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Survival
Why players like it: Building, Sandbox, Open World, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs XERA: Survival: $6.24 — $6.24 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with XERA: Survival:BuildingSandboxOpen World Survival CraftRobotsCraftingSurvivalThird PersonPvP
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Darwin Project
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Survival, PvP and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2020).
In Darwin Project, ten inmates must survive the elements, track each other, fight, craft tools, and use their social skills to be the last one standing. It's a unique take on battle royale with a Show Director to influence the match and Spectator Interactions to create a one-of-a-kind game show.
Darwin Project at a glance Released 2020 Studio Scavengers Studio Player sentiment 82% positive of 18,460 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (82% of 18,460)
Matches XERA: Survival on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, Survival
Why players like it: Battle Royale, Multiplayer, Survival, Action, PvP — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs XERA: Survival: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with XERA: Survival:SurvivalPvPMassively MultiplayerShooterCraftingThird PersonFPSThird-Person Shooter
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Conan Exiles Enhanced
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Building and Open World Survival Craft; released around the same time (2018).
Conan Exiles Enhanced is an open world survival game set in the mythical lands of Hyboria, now fully upgraded to Unreal Engine 5 with stunning visuals and improved performance. SURVIVE, BUILD, and DOMINATE alone or with friends in a world brimming with adventure!
Conan Exiles Enhanced at a glance Released 2018 Studio Funcom Player sentiment 79% positive of 117,272 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (79% of 117,272)
Matches XERA: Survival on: 3 of 5 — Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Survival
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Nudity, Building, Open World Survival Craft — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs XERA: Survival: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with XERA: Survival:SurvivalBuildingOpen World Survival CraftCraftingSandboxMassively MultiplayerPvP
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Fallout Shelter
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Base-Building and Survival.
Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.
Fallout Shelter at a glance Released 2015 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 82,585 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (88% of 82,585)
Matches XERA: Survival on: 4 of 5 — Base-Building, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Survival
Why players like it: Free to Play, Base-Building, Survival, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs XERA: Survival: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, monetisation inside the game, lost progress or broken saves (details)
Shared with XERA: Survival:Free to PlayBase-BuildingSurvivalPost-apocalypticBuildingCraftingSandbox
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DayZ
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world and survival; 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 XERA: Survival on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, Survival
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Online Co-Op, Zombies, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs XERA: Survival: $24.99 — $24.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)
Shared with XERA: Survival:SurvivalPost-apocalypticShooterPvPMassively MultiplayerFPSSandbox
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Hurtworld
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Survival, FPS and Open World Survival Craft; released around the same time (2019).
Hurtworld is a hardcore multiplayer survival FPS with a focus on competitive gunplay and strategic map control. Built for hardcore gamers, Hurtworld aims to punish.
Hurtworld at a glance Released 2019 Studio Bankroll Studios Player sentiment 76% positive of 30,966 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (76% of 30,966)
Matches XERA: Survival on: 3 of 5 — Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Survival
Why players like it: Survival, FPS, Open World, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs XERA: Survival: $24.99 — $24.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with XERA: Survival:SurvivalFPSOpen World Survival CraftCraftingBuildingPvPSandboxShooter
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ARK: Survival Of The Fittest
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Survival and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2017).
ARK: The Survival of the Fittest is a prototype spin-off of ARK: Survival Evolved, pitting up to 60 combatants against each other in a fast-paced, action-packed struggle for survival, where players are ultimately pushed into an epic final showdown leading their Dinosaur Armies into battle.
ARK: Survival Of The Fittest at a glance Released 2017 Studio Studio Wildcard Player sentiment 66% positive of 11,804 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.0/10 · Steam: (66% of 11,804)
Matches XERA: Survival on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Free to Play, Survival
Why players like it: Free to Play, Survival, Dinosaurs, Multiplayer, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with XERA: Survival:Free to PlaySurvivalMassively MultiplayerPvPCraftingFPSSandbox
Common questions
What game is most like XERA: Survival?
Deadside, on the evidence we have. It both post-apocalyptic, open world and survival. 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 XERA: Survival" 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 XERA: Survival. 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.