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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Few titles capture what makes Alienation unique: survival mechanics, setting scifi and single-player focus. After measuring 6 attributes across over 6,700 games, these are the 43 most faithful alternatives. Dino Crisis, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater and Metal Gear top the ranking, with Dino Crisis at number one (62/100).

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The closest game to Alienation is Dino Crisis — scoring 62/100 on our similarity scale. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater and Metal Gear follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Alienation

43 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Alienation. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

#1Dino Crisis
Dino Crisis
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloSci-FiIsometricDarkNarrative
IGDB60· 1
Year 1999Dev Capcom Planning Room 2 · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, shooter and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping co op

Where it drifts furthest from Alienation: game mode.

It predates Alienation by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Setting64Game mode47
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloIsometricTacticalStealthNarrative
IGDB86· 3
Year 2004Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Japan · Konami

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, shooter and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Alienation: setting and game mode.

It predates Alienation by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals53Game mode47Setting0
#3Metal Gear
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Metal Gear
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloSci-FiIsometricTacticalStealth
Year 1987Dev Konami

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, shooter and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, combat tactical and stealth mechanics, while skipping co op

Where it drifts furthest from Alienation: game mode.

It predates Alienation by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals75Game mode47
Astroneer
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloCo-opSci-FiMultiplayerNarrative
Steam👍 92%· 138KIGDB81· 4OC75· 26
Year 2019Dev System Era SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and sandbox freedom, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Alienation: visuals and setting.

Released 3 years after Alienation.

Genre100Game mode76Setting43Visuals0
The Planet Crafter
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
Co-opSoloSci-FiOnlineNarrative
Steam👍 96%· 70KRAWG👍 67%· 35OC81· 13
Year 2022Dev Miju GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, setting scifi and co op

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

From Hostile to Habitable You are sent on an hostile planet with one mission: Make it habitable for Humans. You'll have to survive, collect resources, build your base and machines in order to heat the planet, create an atmosphere with enough oxygen and eventually geo-engineer an entire planet!

Where it drifts furthest from Alienation: visuals and setting.

Released 6 years after Alienation.

Genre100Game mode64Setting49Visuals0
The Long Dark
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldPost-Apocalyptic
Steam👍 89%· 122KRAWG👍 78%· 881MC76IGDB82· 5OC77· 53
Year 2014Dev Hinterland StudioPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, shooter and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and first-person shooting, while skipping setting scifi

The Long Dark is a game about surviving in the unforgiving conditions of frozen North Canadian taiga. The Arctic wilderness may be breathtakingly beautiful, thanks to the game’s artful visual style, but it is also deadly.

Where it drifts furthest from Alienation: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode48Setting0Visuals0
The Alters
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloSci-FiIsometricNarrativeThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 17KIGDB87· 5OC86· 115
Year 2025Dev 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Alienation: game mode.

Released 9 years after Alienation.

Genre100Setting100Visuals71Game mode47
Don't Starve Together
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
Co-opSoloIsometricMultiplayerOnline
Steam👍 95%· 531KRAWG👍 72%· 1.4KMC83
Year 2016Dev Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, co op and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping shooter

Don't Starve Together is surrealistic and grim survival game made up for six people simultaneously. Initially, Don't Starve is a single-player game with a core mechanic of going through various problems of your character. You have to sleep and eat well.

Where it drifts furthest from Alienation: setting.

Genre100Visuals81Game mode67Setting0
#9flOw
flOw
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloCo-opIsometricMultiplayer
IGDB75· 5
Year 2006Dev ThatGameCompanyOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, single-player focus and co op

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, deep simulation and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

It predates Alienation by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode79
ARMORED HEAD
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloSci-FiRangedMeleeHardcore
Steam👍 98%· 1.3K
Year 2020Dev Egor RezenovPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

ARMORED HEAD is a miniature shooter, where all the action takes place in one arena. The main character is a gladiator who fights against his opponents in pursuit of the grand prize. His task is to defeat 30 waves of opponents, unravel all the secrets of the arena, and win the gold cup.

Where it drifts furthest from Alienation: visuals and game mode.

Released 4 years after Alienation.

Genre100Setting100Game mode45Visuals0
FTL: Faster Than Light
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloSci-FiIsometricTacticalHardcore
Steam👍 95%· 78KRAWG👍 88%· 964MC84IGDB91· 2
Year 2012Dev Subset GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, deep simulation and adventure storytelling, while skipping shooter

FTL: Faster Than Light is a roguelike strategy game set in space civil war in the Galactic Federation. You control a spaceship that has to deliver an essential package of data to the Federation headquarters. This data can help defeat the rebel’s army and finish the war.

Where it drifts furthest from Alienation: setting and game mode.

Genre100Visuals60Game mode48Setting47
Dying Light: The Beast
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloCo-opMultiplayerDarkHorror
Steam👍 87%· 68KIGDB82· 7OC81· 126
Year 2025Dev TechlandOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, single-player focus and co op

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Alienation: setting and visuals.

Released 9 years after Alienation.

Genre100Game mode79Setting0Visuals0
Raft
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloCo-opMultiplayerOnlineOpen World
Steam👍 93%· 372KRAWG👍 77%· 448IGDB80· 1
Year 2022Dev Redbeet Interactive · Axolot GamesPlaytime ~8hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, single-player focus and co op

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep simulation and sandbox freedom, while skipping shooter

By yourself or with friends, your mission is to survive an epic oceanic adventure across a perilous sea! Gather debris to survive, expand your raft and be wary of the dangers of the ocean!

Where it drifts furthest from Alienation: visuals.

Released 6 years after Alienation.

Genre100Game mode66Visuals0
Race The Sun
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeHardcore
Steam👍 93%· 6.3KRAWG👍 45%· 406MC79IGDB86· 2OC79· 24
Year 2013Dev FlippFly · FlippflyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, single-player focus and co op

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping shooter

In Race the Sun you control a spaceship powered by solar energy. You have to dodge objects on your way, for example, from laser beams, other ships and various obstacles, while collecting blue pyramids that will boost the player.

Where it drifts furthest from Alienation: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode79Setting0Visuals0
Valheim
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMelee
Steam👍 94%· 534KRAWG👍 77%· 642IGDB90· 1OC85· 19
Year 2021Dev Dvoid · Coffee StainPlaytime ~12hOn PC · Linux

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, co op and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and sandbox freedom, while skipping shooter

Prove your worth! Are you worthy of entering Valhalla? You have been sent to Valheim, the 10th Norse world. Only by defeating the mighty beasts of these lands will you win the favor of the gods. This quest will take you to the far reaches of this world, from the deepest forest to the highest mountain peak.

Where it drifts furthest from Alienation: setting and visuals.

Released 5 years after Alienation.

Genre100Game mode56Setting0Visuals0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Alienation?
The closest game to Alienation is Dino Crisis, scoring 62/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including survival mechanics, shooter and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Alienation?
The three closest games to Alienation are: 1. Dino Crisis (62/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (55/100, 4 shared attributes) 3. Metal Gear (63/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Alienation's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 43 candidates across 6 dimensions.
Is Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater similar to Alienation?
Yes — Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater scores 55/100 similarity to Alienation. They share 4 attributes, including survival mechanics and shooter. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.
What Survival games are similar to Alienation?
The best Survival games similar to Alienation are Dino Crisis, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Metal Gear and Astroneer. All share the Survival genre alongside other key Alienation attributes like survival mechanics, shooter and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Alienation calculated?
We compare Alienation against every game in our catalog using 6 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Alienation experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Alienation?
Yes — Russian Fishing 4 is free and scores well on similarity to Alienation. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.