14 Survival games like 7 Days to Die that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to 7 Days to Die down to the 14 that fit the “Survival” category. Craft The World, Kingdom Two Crowns and Castle Story top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to 7 Days to Die.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

The best survival games like 7 Days to Die

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to 7 Days to Die. Each one has been evaluated across 28 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Craft The World

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldOpen WorldProceduralBase BuildingCraftingExplorationSkill Tree

Steam👍 88%· 17KRAWG👍 75%· 157

Year 2014Dev Dekovir EntertainmentPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping shooter

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnlineBase Building

Steam👍 90%· 38KOC78· 25

Year 2018Dev Noio · Raw FuryOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping shooter

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldOpen WorldBase BuildingExplorationCrafting

Steam👍 65%· 11KRAWG👍 59%· 27

Year 2012Dev Sauropod StudioPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, combat magic and historical setting, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloRangedProceduralBase BuildingCasual

Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB70· 2

Year 2015Dev Licorice · Raw FuryOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of tower defense games: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloDarkHorrorCraftingSkill Tree

Steam👍 82%· 638

Year 2014Dev Hammer LabsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloSandbox WorldProceduralBase BuildingFantasy

Steam👍 88%· 7.7KRAWG👍 68%· 40

Year 2019Dev Raymond Doerr · SixtyGig GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing tower defense planning, deep simulation and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, fantasy world and resource management, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldProceduralBase Building

Steam👍 78%· 1.1KRAWG👍 18%· 56

Year 2011Dev Power of 2 · Tripwire InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloProceduralOpen WorldBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 86%· 12KIGDB75· 2OC73· 12

Year 2016Dev Licorice · Raw FuryOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of tower defense games: tower defense planning, deep simulation and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMeleeProceduralTacticalCozy

Steam👍 93%· 14KIGDB67· 2OC71· 29

Year 2018Dev Plausible Concept · Raw FuryOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of tower defense games: deep simulation, tower defense planning and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, real-time strategy and puzzle design, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#10Bloons TD 6

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineRangedMeleeSandbox WorldSkill Tree

Steam👍 97%· 386KRAWG👍 81%· 208

Year 2018Dev Ninja KiwiPlaytime ~8hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep simulation

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#11Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerDarkHorrorTactical

IGDB80· 1

Year 2013Dev PopCap Games · Electronic ArtsOn Android · iOS

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and tower defense planning

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

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#12Thronefall

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMeleeBase BuildingTacticalMedieval

Steam👍 96%· 23KRAWG👍 85%· 37OC86· 9

Year 2023Dev GrizzlyGamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, deep simulation and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, combat tactical and setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#13Plants vs. Zombies

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloDarkHorrorTacticalCasual

Steam👍 98%· 152KRAWG👍 93%· 733MC87IGDB80· 1

Year 2010Dev PopCap Games · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, deep simulation and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, real-time strategy and vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkProceduralHorror

Steam👍 90%· 439MC75

Year 2010Dev Cadenza InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

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