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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.

We filtered the 50 games similar to Chornobyl Liquidators down to the 35 that fit the “Narrative” category. Chernobylite, Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition and Atomic Heart top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Chornobyl Liquidators.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2024Dev Frozen Way

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Chornobyl Liquidators is Chernobylite — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition and Atomic Heart follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Chornobyl Liquidators

35 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Chornobyl Liquidators. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Chernobylite
Chernobylite
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorPost-ApocalypticExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 82%· 15KIGDB76· 3OC76· 104
Year 2021Dev The Farm 51 · All In! GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and stealth mechanics, while skipping historical setting

Where it drifts furthest from Chornobyl Liquidators: progression and game mode.

Genre100Tone100World100Visuals100Setting72Combat49
Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorPost-ApocalypticExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 79%· 213KRAWG👍 65%· 444MC77IGDB77· 11OC76· 184
Year 2022Dev Techland · Techland PublishingPlaytime ~23hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, co op and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

Dying Light 2 brings to life a unique post-apocalyptic vision of the Modern Dark Ages - a brutal, bleak and unforgiving reality where you are as likely to perish at the hand of a human as you are by the infected.

Where it drifts furthest from Chornobyl Liquidators: game mode.

Genre100Combat100Tone100World100Progression100Visuals100
#3Atomic Heart
Atomic Heart
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 81%· 48KIGDB72· 4OC74· 141
Year 2023Dev Mundfish · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, horror tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Chornobyl Liquidators: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100
Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativePost-ApocalypticHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 80%· 21KIGDB80· 8OC77· 45
Year 2015Dev FatsharkOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Chornobyl Liquidators: progression and game mode.

It predates Chornobyl Liquidators by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Setting60Game mode22
Dying Light
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorPost-ApocalypticExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 95%· 486KRAWG👍 84%· 1.4KMC74IGDB72· 17OC74· 117
Year 2015Dev Techland · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~22hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, first-person shooting and shooter, while skipping deep simulation

Dying Light is a first-person action horror game with the elements of survival. It is a first part of the Dying light series followed by Dying Light 2. The game is set in the open-world environment of fictional Harran city.

Where it drifts furthest from Chornobyl Liquidators: game mode and combat.

It predates Chornobyl Liquidators by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100World100Visuals100Setting81Progression70
Darkwood
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExploration
Steam👍 95%· 24KIGDB80· 8OC77· 44
Year 2017Dev Acid Wizard Studio · Crunching KoalasOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Shared with Chornobyl Liquidators: deep RPG systems, horror tension and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: crafting mechanics, visual topdown and visual isometric, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Chornobyl Liquidators: visuals and setting.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100World100Genre75Progression59
Arx Fatalis
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorPost-ApocalypticExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 88%· 2.5KRAWG👍 79%· 171MC77IGDB78· 2
Year 2002Dev Arkane Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, stealth mechanics and combat magic, while skipping deep simulation

This critically acclaimed first-person RPG takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. The game mixes intelligent story with immersive and actual medieval surroundings. Arx Fatalis allows the player to feel that all his actions have a direct consequence on those around him.

Where it drifts furthest from Chornobyl Liquidators: combat.

It predates Chornobyl Liquidators by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Visuals100Setting67
Onimusha: Warlords
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHistoricalHorror
Steam👍 94%· 3.3KRAWG👍 92%· 103MC86IGDB75· 8
Year 2001Dev Capcom · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Chornobyl Liquidators: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Capcom’s riveting samurai adventure returns! This version includes the original game’s intense swordplay and dramatic revenge story, plus a host of enhancements. Improved controls allow players to move and fight with analog-stick precision.

Where it drifts furthest from Chornobyl Liquidators: visuals.

It predates Chornobyl Liquidators by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Genre75Setting62Visuals0
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHistoricalHorror
Steam👍 90%· 76KIGDB84· 22OC84· 156
Year 2017Dev Ninja TheoryOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Chornobyl Liquidators, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, setting mythology and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Chornobyl Liquidators: visuals.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Genre75Setting50Visuals0
Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkPost-ApocalypticHorror
Steam👍 82%· 7.3KIGDB74· 9OC73· 56
Year 2015Dev Spike ChunsoftOn PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Chornobyl Liquidators, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, puzzle design and shooter, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Chornobyl Liquidators: visuals and setting.

It predates Chornobyl Liquidators by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Genre75Setting48Visuals0
Killing Floor 2
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorPost-ApocalypticFirst Person
Steam👍 88%· 129KIGDB81· 13OC78· 62
Year 2016Dev Tripwire Interactive · Iceberg InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Chornobyl Liquidators: progression and game mode.

It predates Chornobyl Liquidators by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Setting74Game mode21
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 71%· 132KIGDB78· 5OC75· 80
Year 2022Dev FatsharkOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, horror tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Chornobyl Liquidators: progression and game mode.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Setting41Game mode34
The Sinking City
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExploration
Steam👍 76%· 5.3KIGDB70· 15OC69· 159
Year 2019Dev Frogwares · Bigben InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Chornobyl Liquidators, it's known for deep RPG systems, horror tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Chornobyl Liquidators: visuals and setting.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100Genre75
Maneater
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 87%· 25KIGDB73· 14OC71· 168
Year 2020Dev Blindside Interactive · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Chornobyl Liquidators: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and visual third person, while skipping survival mechanics

You play the shark. Eat fish, wildlife and swimmers to evolve, upgrade your bite and hunt the hunters back, all narrated as a straight-faced wildlife documentary. The B-movie tone is the appeal and it commits to it. The recurring complaint is technical rather than creative: crashes, stutter and startup failures on modern Windows come up constantly, even from players who finished it.

Where it drifts furthest from Chornobyl Liquidators: visuals.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100Genre75
Cyberpunk 2077
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 86%· 938KRAWG👍 83%· 3.0KMC73IGDB75· 21OC76· 226
Year 2020Dev CD Projekt Red · CD PROJEKT REDPlaytime ~29hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping deep simulation

Cyberpunk 2077 is a science fiction game loosely based on the role-playing game Cyberpunk 2020. ###Setting The game is set in the year 2077 in a fictional futuristic metropolis Night City in California.

Where it drifts furthest from Chornobyl Liquidators: setting and combat.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression80Visuals73World69

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