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We filtered the 34 games similar to DayZ down to the 15 that fit the “Survival” category. Fortnite, Hunger Dungeon and Rust top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to DayZ.

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GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

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DarkNarrativeMultiplayerCo-op

Year 2013Dev Bohemia Interactive

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Within the “Survival” category, the closest game to DayZ is Fortnite — scoring 88/100 on our similarity scale. Hunger Dungeon and Rust follow close behind.

#1Fortnite88 #2Hunger Dungeon55 #3Rust50 #4Z1 Battle Royale90 #5Z1 Battle Royale: Test Server90

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The best survival games like DayZ

15 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to DayZ. Each one has been evaluated across 26 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.

88

Fortnite

GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerCo-opPvPNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

IGDB83· 5

Year 2020Dev Epic GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Both are battle royale shooters — sharing shooter, battle royale tension and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings offline, single-player focus and free to play, while skipping first-person shooting

#2Hunger Dungeon

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Hunger Dungeon

GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerPvPCo-opMeleeSolo

Steam👍 73%· 2.3KRAWG👍 30%· 33

Year 2016Dev Buka Game Studio · PQubePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are battle royale shooters — sharing shooter, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, action RPG combat and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep simulation

50

Rust

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeRangedSandbox WorldOpen WorldPost-ApocalypticExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 87%· 1.4MRAWG👍 52%· 864MC66IGDB78· 4OC67· 29

Year 2018Dev Facepunch StudiosPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with DayZ: shooter, first-person shooting and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings procedural generation, crafting mechanics and base building, while skipping battle royale tension

#4Z1 Battle Royale

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Z1 Battle Royale

GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerPvPOnlineCo-opRangedMeleeDarkOpen WorldPost-ApocalypticHorrorExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 56%· 203KRAWG👍 7%· 66IGDB66· 4

Year 2018Dev Daybreak Games CompanyOn PC · PS

✓ Same family of battle royale shooters: shooter, survival mechanics and battle royale tension

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, free to play and early access, while skipping deep simulation

#5Z1 Battle Royale: Test Server

90

Z1 Battle Royale: Test Server

GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerPvPOnlineCo-opRangedMeleeDarkOpen WorldPost-ApocalypticHorrorExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 56%· 203KRAWG👍 7%· 66IGDB66· 4

Year 2018Dev Daybreak Games CompanyOn PC · PS

✓ Same family of battle royale shooters: shooter, survival mechanics and battle royale tension

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, free to play and early access, while skipping deep simulation

#6Last Man Standing

89

Last Man Standing

GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opRangedMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 61%· 17KRAWG👍 15%· 114

Year 2017Dev Free Reign EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of battle royale shooters: shooter, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting and free to play, while skipping deep simulation

#7PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

89

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineRangedTacticalMeleeFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 60%· 2.7MRAWG👍 46%· 2.0KMC81IGDB75· 16

Year 2017Dev Krafton · KRAFTONPlaytime ~29hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the battle royale shooters cluster, with shooter, survival mechanics and battle royale tension

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, competitive edge and single-player focus, while skipping deep simulation

Steam Epic Xbox

#8Apex Legends™

87

Apex Legends™

GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerCo-opPvPTacticalRangedMeleeFirst Person

Steam👍 68%· 1.0MRAWG👍 64%· 2.4KMC80IGDB88· 11OC80· 84

Year 2019Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the battle royale shooters cluster, with shooter, battle royale tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, setting cyberpunk and crafting mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

49

Fallout 76

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineDarkNarrativeOpen WorldPost-ApocalypticHorrorExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 72%· 138KIGDB51· 14OC54· 149

Year 2018Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with DayZ: shooter, first-person shooting and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, single-player focus and base building, while skipping adventure storytelling

#10INTERSHELTER

88

INTERSHELTER

GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleePost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 67%· 1.0KRAWG👍 12%· 33

Year 2016Dev Skies TechnologiesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Fits the battle royale shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings early access, while skipping adventure storytelling

86

The Culling

GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerPvPCo-opMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 57%· 17KRAWG👍 18%· 102

Year 2016Dev Xaviant · Xaviant GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Linux

✓ Same family of battle royale shooters: shooter, survival mechanics and battle royale tension

≠ Stands apart with competitive edge, crafting mechanics and free to play, while skipping adventure storytelling

49

Left 4 Dead

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeHorrorPost-ApocalypticFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 67KRAWG👍 87%· 1.7KMC89IGDB85· 7

Year 2008Dev Valve Software · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed DayZ, expect shooter, first-person shooting and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with single-player focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

#13Killing Floor

49

Killing Floor

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

Co-opMultiplayerOnlineRangedMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorPost-ApocalypticFirst Person

Steam👍 95%· 69KRAWG👍 59%· 856MC72IGDB68· 5

Year 2009Dev Tripwire InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with DayZ: shooter, first-person shooting and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, single-player focus and skill tree progression, while skipping adventure storytelling

#14Ring of Elysium

91

Ring of Elysium

GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerPvPCo-opOnlineRangedMeleeTacticalDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 75%· 99KRAWG👍 35%· 383

Year 2018Dev Tencent GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of battle royale shooters: shooter, battle royale tension and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting, MOBA team gameplay and single-player focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

#15My Hero Ultra Rumble

87

My Hero Ultra Rumble

GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerCo-opPvPThird PersonSolo

Steam👍 68%· 26K

Year 2023Dev Byking Inc. · Bandai Namco Entertainment AmericaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are battle royale shooters — sharing shooter, battle royale tension and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics and single-player focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

Steam PS Nintendo

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