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Dead Island: Riptide 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 14 gameplay attributes and found 54 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Grounded, Dead Island 2 and Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition lead the list, with Grounded reaching a 91/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Dead Island: Riptide special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

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DarkSoloMultiplayer

Year 2013Dev Techland

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The closest game to Dead Island: Riptide is Grounded — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. Dead Island 2 and Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition follow close behind.

#1Grounded91 #2Dead Island 292 #3Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition91 #4Dead Island92 #5Warhammer 40,000: Darktide91

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Games like Dead Island: Riptide

54 similar games found

91

iRank85

Grounded

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

MultiplayerSoloMeleeOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst 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 open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and sandbox freedom, while skipping action RPG combat

#2Dead Island 2

92

iRank76

Dead Island 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExplorationSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 77%· 26KIGDB74· 6OC75· 159

Year 2023Dev Deep Silver Dambuster Studios · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and post-apocalyptic world

Steam Epic Xbox

#3Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition

91

iRank75

Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

MultiplayerSoloMeleeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst 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 survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Steam Epic Xbox

92

iRank70

Dead Island

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerDarkHorrorSkill TreeFirst Person

IGDB70· 8

Year 2011Dev Techland · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with post-apocalyptic world and co op, while skipping open world exploration

#5Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

91

iRank74

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkHorrorSkill 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 shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

#6Killing Floor 2

86

iRank84

Killing Floor 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

MultiplayerSoloMeleeDarkHorrorSkill 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 horror tension, strong narrative focus and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping open world exploration

Steam Epic Xbox

88

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 horror tension, puzzle design and adventure storytelling, while skipping survival mechanics

#8Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide

86

iRank79

Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkHorrorSkill TreeFirst 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 adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping open world exploration

#9RoboCop: Rogue City

85

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: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and setting cyberpunk, while skipping survival mechanics

#10Bright Memory: Infinite

86

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: adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and setting scifi, while skipping survival mechanics

#11The Ship: Murder Party

87

iRank72

The Ship: Murder Party

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

MultiplayerSoloMeleeFirst PersonStealth

Steam👍 86%· 6.0KRAWG👍 41%· 179MC76IGDB80· 2

Year 2006Dev Outerlight · Blazing GriffinPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and stealth mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

#12Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

81

iRank91

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 182KRAWG👍 85%· 153IGDB93· 4OC89· 172

Year 2025Dev Warhorse Studios · Deep SilverPlaytime ~28hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

#13Chernobylite

83

iRank79

Chernobylite

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst 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 shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, adventure storytelling and deep simulation, while skipping action RPG combat

79

iRank89

Below Kryll

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 89%· 105

Year 2015Dev Team KryllPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Dead Island: Riptide, it's known for deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, precision platforming and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

80

iRank82

Arx Fatalis

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst 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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Dead Island: Riptide?: The closest game to Dead Island: Riptide is Grounded, scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Dead Island: Riptide?: The three closest games to Dead Island: Riptide are: 1. Grounded (91/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Dead Island 2 (92/100, 14 shared attributes) 3. Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition (91/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Dead Island: Riptide's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 54 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is Dead Island 2 similar to Dead Island: Riptide?: Yes, very much so — Dead Island 2 scores 92/100 similarity to Dead Island: Riptide. They share 14 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: Riptide?: The best RPG games similar to Dead Island: Riptide are Grounded, Dead Island 2, Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition and Dead Island. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Dead Island: Riptide attributes like deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and multiplayer gameplay.
How is similarity to Dead Island: Riptide calculated?: We compare Dead Island: Riptide against every game in our catalog using 14 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: Riptide experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Dead Island: Riptide?: Yes — Path of Exile is free and scores well on similarity to Dead Island: Riptide. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.