63
iRank88
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloThird PersonNarrativeSci-FiIsometric
Steam👍 90%· 17KIGDB87· 5OC86· 115
Year 2025Dev 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5
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The best games like Cairn on Xbox
11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Cairn. 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.
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloThird PersonMeleeNarrativeSci-Fi
Steam👍 88%· 9.2KIGDB78· 5OC74· 67
Year 2019Dev KeokeN Interactive · Wired ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
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, adventure storytelling and deep simulation
≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and sandbox freedom, while skipping sports simulation
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 Cairn: visuals.
It predates Cairn by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals0
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloThird PersonMultiplayerCo-opNarrative
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: sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping sports simulation
Where it drifts furthest from Cairn: game mode.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode31
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloThird PersonMeleeNarrativeProcedural
Steam👍 76%· 7.3KIGDB77· 17OC75· 91
Year 2016Dev The Molasses FloodOn PS4 · PC · Mac
✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, strong narrative focus and procedural generation, while skipping sports simulation
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Cairn.
It predates Cairn by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloThird PersonMeleeDarkNarrative
Steam👍 69%· 2.1KRAWG👍 31%· 96MC54IGDB61· 4
Year 2011Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · iOS
✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping sports simulation
Security systems have failed and the creatures of the park roam free. Now, a rogue corporation will stop at nothing to acquire the dinosaur embryos stolen and lost by Dennis Nedry.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Cairn.
It predates Cairn by 15 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloThird PersonNarrativeCasualDark
Steam👍 77%· 8.3KIGDB66· 7
Year 2015Dev Mojang StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android
✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping sports simulation
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Cairn.
It predates Cairn by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals63
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldSci-Fi
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 single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping sports simulation
Where it drifts furthest from Cairn: visuals.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals0
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
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 single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep RPG systems and strong narrative focus, while skipping sports simulation
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted is a collection of classic and original mini-games set in the Five Nights universe. Survive terrifying encounters with your favorite killer animatronics in a collection of new and classic FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S™ experiences. “Where fantasy and fun come to life!
Where it drifts furthest from Cairn: visuals.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals0
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkHorror
Steam👍 87%· 68KIGDB82· 7OC81· 126
Year 2025Dev TechlandOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping sports simulation
Where it drifts furthest from Cairn: visuals and game mode.
Genre100Game mode34Visuals0
#11Race The Sun
38
iRank77
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloThird PersonMultiplayerCo-opMelee
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 visual third person
≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping sports simulation
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 Cairn: game mode and visuals.
It predates Cairn by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals41Game mode34