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Dead Island 2 is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 19 gameplay attributes and found 52 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition, Dead Island and Grounded lead the list, with Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition reaching a 98/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Dead Island 2 special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

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Year 2023Dev Deep Silver Dambuster Studios

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The closest game to Dead Island 2 is Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. Dead Island and Grounded follow close behind.

#1Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition98 #2Dead Island99 #3Grounded93 #4Killing Floor 293 #5Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide94

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Games like Dead Island 2

52 similar games found

#1Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition

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iRank75

Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeDarkOpen 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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Steam Epic Xbox

99

iRank70

Dead Island

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkHorrorPost-ApocalypticSkill TreeFirst Person

IGDB70· 8

Year 2011Dev Techland · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

93

iRank85

Grounded

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeOpen WorldHorrorCraftingExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 90%· 94KIGDB78· 5OC82· 58

Year 2022Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and online features, while skipping action RPG combat

#4Killing Floor 2

93

iRank84

Killing Floor 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeDarkHorrorPost-ApocalypticSkill TreeFirst 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, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, setting scifi and online features, while skipping adventure storytelling

Steam Epic Xbox

#5Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide

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Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkPost-ApocalypticHorrorSkill TreeCraftingFirst Person

Steam👍 80%· 21KIGDB80· 8OC77· 45

Year 2015Dev FatsharkOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, fantasy world and online features, while skipping open world exploration

#6Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

95

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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkHorrorSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 71%· 132KIGDB78· 5OC75· 80

Year 2022Dev FatsharkOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

92

iRank79

Chernobylite

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkOpen WorldHorrorPost-ApocalypticExplorationCraftingFirst 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 deep simulation, strong narrative focus and stealth mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

#8Dead Island: Riptide

92

iRank64

Dead Island: Riptide

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExplorationSkill TreeFirst Person

IGDB64· 11

Year 2013Dev Techland · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

87

iRank83

Dying Light

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeDarkOpen WorldHorrorPost-ApocalypticExplorationCraftingFirst 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, action RPG combat and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, stealth mechanics and ranged combat, while skipping skill tree progression

#10Stalcraft: X

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Stalcraft: X

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 73%· 99K

Year 2022Dev EXBOOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, online features and free to play, while skipping action RPG combat

#11The Outer Worlds

84

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The Outer Worlds

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloCo-opMeleeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 28KIGDB86· 15OC83· 215

Year 2019Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Private DivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, setting scifi and setting space, while skipping horror tension

#12Atomic Heart

84

iRank77

Atomic Heart

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkOpen 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, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping survival mechanics

81

iRank86

Grim Dawn

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkOpen WorldHorrorPost-ApocalypticExplorationSkill TreeCrafting

Steam👍 94%· 105KRAWG👍 80%· 579MC83IGDB82· 4OC82· 23

Year 2016Dev Crate EntertainmentPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Dead Island 2: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, loot and gear systems and visual isometric, while skipping horror tension

#14RoboCop: Rogue City

82

iRank80

RoboCop: Rogue City

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkFirst PersonNarrative

Steam👍 87%· 34KIGDB74· 6OC73· 114

Year 2023Dev Teyon · NaconOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, setting cyberpunk and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

#15Bright Memory: Infinite

82

iRank79

Bright Memory: Infinite

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 92%· 40KIGDB67· 5OC63· 95

Year 2021Dev FYQD-Studio · PLAYISMOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Dead Island 2?: The closest game to Dead Island 2 is Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition, scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. They share 15 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Dead Island 2?: The three closest games to Dead Island 2 are: 1. Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition (98/100, 15 shared attributes) 2. Dead Island (99/100, 13 shared attributes) 3. Grounded (93/100, 13 shared attributes). All share Dead Island 2's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 52 candidates across 19 dimensions.
Is Dead Island similar to Dead Island 2?: Yes, very much so — Dead Island scores 99/100 similarity to Dead Island 2. They share 13 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Dead Island 2?: The best RPG games similar to Dead Island 2 are Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition, Dead Island, Grounded and Killing Floor 2. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Dead Island 2 attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Dead Island 2 calculated?: We compare Dead Island 2 against every game in our catalog using 19 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 Dead Island 2 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Dead Island 2?: Yes — Path of Exile is free and scores well on similarity to Dead Island 2. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.