41 Co-op games like Dead Island 2 that you should try

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ Fits the first-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, stealth mechanics and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

✓ Fits the first-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and punishing difficulty, while skipping action RPG combat

✓ 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

✓ Like Dead Island 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and sandbox world, while skipping action RPG combat

✓ Like Dead Island 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and roguelike runs, while skipping action RPG combat

✓ Shared with Dead Island 2: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and visual third person, while skipping action RPG combat

✓ If you enjoyed Dead Island 2, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, punishing difficulty and setting cyberpunk, while skipping adventure storytelling