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Breathedge is hard to replace: few games combine survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and sandbox world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 17 gameplay attributes and found 40 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Deliver Us the Moon, The Alters and Diamo XL lead the list, with Deliver Us the Moon reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Breathedge special.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival
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NarrativeSolo
Year 2018Dev RedRuins Softworks

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The closest game to Breathedge is Deliver Us the Moon — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. The Alters and Diamo XL follow close behind.

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Deliver Us the Moon
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiSpaceExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 88%· 9.2KIGDB78· 5OC74· 67
Year 2019Dev KeokeN Interactive · Wired ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom

93
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The Alters
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloNarrativeSci-FiIsometricThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 17KIGDB87· 5OC86· 115
Year 2025Dev 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom

89
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Diamo XL
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMeleeHardcoreCasual2D
Steam👍 93%· 550
Year 2017Dev Nickervision StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, punishing difficulty and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

92
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The Long Dark
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Steam👍 89%· 122KRAWG👍 78%· 881MC76IGDB82· 5OC77· 53
Year 2014Dev Hinterland StudioPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping deep RPG systems

91
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The Invincible
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiSpaceExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 89%· 9.4KIGDB79· 5OC73· 85
Year 2023Dev Starward Industries · 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

91
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Pac-Man
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloIsometricPixel Art
IGDB79· 1
Year 1980Dev Namco · Midway Manufacturing

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric and visual pixel, while skipping deep simulation

88
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Silent Hill 2
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationDark
IGDB90· 1OC87· 160
Year 2001Dev Team Silent · Konami

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

84
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ARMORED HEAD
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 98%· 1.3K
Year 2020Dev Egor RezenovPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty and ranged combat, while skipping deep simulation

Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person
IGDB80· 1
Year 2001Dev Darkworks · InfogramesOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

87
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Domestic Dog
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationCasual
Steam👍 81%· 491
Year 2015Dev Sean DavyPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping adventure storytelling

85
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Astroneer
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSpaceSci-FiExplorationBase BuildingCrafting
Steam👍 92%· 138KIGDB81· 4OC75· 26
Year 2019Dev System Era SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, co op and visual third person, while skipping deep RPG systems

FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloNarrativeFirst PersonDarkHorror
IGDB90· 1OC52· 10
Year 2020Dev Steel Wool Studios · Steel Wool GamesPlaytime ~2hOn Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

93
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Unclaimed World
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloSci-FiIsometric
Steam👍 51%· 215
Year 2016Dev Refactored Games OÜPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

Minecraft: Story Mode
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloNarrativeCraftingCasualDark
Steam👍 77%· 8.3KIGDB66· 7
Year 2015Dev Mojang StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

83
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Silent Hill 3
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration
IGDB88· 3
Year 2003Dev Team Silent · KonamiOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Breathedge?
The closest game to Breathedge is Deliver Us the Moon, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Breathedge?
The three closest games to Breathedge are: 1. Deliver Us the Moon (96/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. The Alters (93/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Diamo XL (89/100, 3 shared attributes). All share Breathedge's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 40 candidates across 17 dimensions.
Is The Alters similar to Breathedge?
Yes, very much so — The Alters scores 93/100 similarity to Breathedge. They share 6 attributes, including survival mechanics and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Survival games are similar to Breathedge?
The best Survival games similar to Breathedge are Deliver Us the Moon, The Alters, Diamo XL and The Long Dark. All share the Survival genre alongside other key Breathedge attributes like survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation.
How is similarity to Breathedge calculated?
We compare Breathedge against every game in our catalog using 17 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 Breathedge experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Breathedge?
Yes — Russian Fishing 4 is free and scores well on similarity to Breathedge. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.