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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.

If Death Note: Killer Within left you wanting more, this list of 5 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — survival mechanics, vibe casual and open world exploration — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 13 attributes. Among Us comes closest (67/100).

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreOpen World PvP Survival
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CasualNarrativeMultiplayerCo-op
Year 2024Dev Grounding Inc

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The closest game to Death Note: Killer Within is Among Us — scoring 67/100 on our similarity scale. NARAKA: BLADEPOINT and Minecraft: Java Edition follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Death Note: Killer Within

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Death Note: Killer Within. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Among Us
Among Us
SurvivalOpen World PvP Survival
MultiplayerCo-opPvPCasualNarrativeDarkSkill TreeIsometricTop-Down
Steam👍 92%· 730KRAWG👍 75%· 1.3KMC82IGDB82· 4OC80· 15
Year 2018Dev InnerslothPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are PvP survival games — sharing survival mechanics, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, melee combat and setting space, while skipping open world exploration

Join your crewmates in a multiplayer game of teamwork and betrayal! Play online or over local wifi with 4-10 players as you attempt to hold your spaceship together and return back to civilization. But beware...as there may be an alien impostor aboard!

Where it drifts furthest from Death Note: Killer Within: combat and setting.

Genre100Tone100Progression100Visuals84Game mode68Combat0
#2NARAKA: BLADEPOINT
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT
SurvivalOpen World PvP Survival
MultiplayerPvPCo-opDarkAnimeSkill Tree
Steam👍 73%· 300KRAWG👍 38%· 67MC71IGDB61· 3OC72· 22
Year 2021Dev 24 ENTERTAINMENT · NeteasePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are PvP survival games — sharing survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting anime

≠ Where it differs: brings battle royale tension, fighting mechanics and shooter, while skipping vibe casual

NARAKA: BLADEPOINT offers close-range action set on the mysterious Eastern region called Morus. The game features a boundless movement system that allows players to climb, hang, and even parkour.

Where it drifts furthest from Death Note: Killer Within: combat and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Death Note: Killer Within.

Genre100Progression100Game mode93Setting76Tone44Combat0
Minecraft: Java Edition
SurvivalOpen World PvP Survival
MultiplayerCo-opPvPDarkOpen WorldSkill Tree
IGDB84· 14
Year 2011Dev Mojang StudiosOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the PvP survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Death Note: Killer Within: combat and setting.

It predates Death Note: Killer Within by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode60World41Tone32Progression28Combat0
#4Conan Exiles Enhanced
Conan Exiles Enhanced
SurvivalOpen World PvP Survival
MultiplayerCo-opPvPDarkOpen World
Steam👍 79%· 114KRAWG👍 33%· 457MC67IGDB71· 10
Year 2017Dev FuncomPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are PvP survival games — sharing survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems, while skipping vibe casual

Now includes THE FROZEN NORTH expansion update Far to the north, a vast new land has been discovered. A cold and rugged landscape where snow-capped mountains and dark, haunted forests stretch as far as the eye can see.

Where it drifts furthest from Death Note: Killer Within: combat and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Death Note: Killer Within.

Genre100Game mode70World70Tone30Combat0Setting0
ARK: Survival Evolved
SurvivalOpen World PvP Survival
MultiplayerCo-opPvPOpen WorldSolo
Steam👍 83%· 767KRAWG👍 40%· 670MC70IGDB69· 8OC61· 53
Year 2015Dev Instinct Games · Studio WildcardPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of PvP survival games: survival mechanics, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, battle royale tension and deep RPG systems, while skipping vibe casual

As a man or woman stranded naked, freezing and starving on the shores of a mysterious island called ARK, you must hunt, harvest resources, craft items, grow crops, research technologies, and build shelters to withstand the elements.

Where it drifts furthest from Death Note: Killer Within: combat and setting.

It predates Death Note: Killer Within by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode64World60Combat0Setting0Progression0

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What is the best game similar to Death Note: Killer Within?
The closest game to Death Note: Killer Within is Among Us, scoring 67/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including survival mechanics, multiplayer gameplay and co op. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Death Note: Killer Within?
The three closest games to Death Note: Killer Within are: 1. Among Us (67/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. NARAKA: BLADEPOINT (60/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Minecraft: Java Edition (51/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Death Note: Killer Within's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 5 candidates across 13 dimensions.
Is NARAKA: BLADEPOINT similar to Death Note: Killer Within?
Yes — NARAKA: BLADEPOINT scores 60/100 similarity to Death Note: Killer Within. They share 7 attributes, including survival mechanics and multiplayer gameplay. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.
What Survival games are similar to Death Note: Killer Within?
The best Survival games similar to Death Note: Killer Within are Among Us, NARAKA: BLADEPOINT, Minecraft: Java Edition and Conan Exiles Enhanced. All share the Survival genre alongside other key Death Note: Killer Within attributes like survival mechanics, multiplayer gameplay and co op.
How is similarity to Death Note: Killer Within calculated?
We compare Death Note: Killer Within against every game in our catalog using 13 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 Death Note: Killer Within experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Death Note: Killer Within?
Yes — NARAKA: BLADEPOINT is free and scores well on similarity to Death Note: Killer Within. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.