13 Co-op games like Dying Light: The Beast that you should try

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We filtered the 39 games similar to Dying Light: The Beast down to the 13 that fit the “Co-op” category. Stranded Deep, flOw and Animal Company top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dying Light: The Beast.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

The best co-op games like Dying Light: The Beast

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dying Light: The Beast. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Stranded Deep

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 74%· 47KOC64· 14

Year 2015Dev Beam Team GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#2flOw

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometric

IGDB75· 5

Year 2006Dev ThatGameCompanyOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, deep simulation and visual isometric, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#3Animal Company

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkHorror

Year 2024

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with online features, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#4Race The Sun

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkPost-ApocalypticFirst Person

Steam👍 93%· 6.3KRAWG👍 45%· 406MC79IGDB86· 2OC79· 24

Year 2013Dev FlippFly · FlippflyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and post-apocalyptic world

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#5Raft

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

MultiplayerSoloCo-opFirst PersonOnline

Steam👍 93%· 372KRAWG👍 77%· 448IGDB80· 1

Year 2022Dev Redbeet Interactive · Axolot GamesPlaytime ~8hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and open world exploration, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#6Don't Starve Together

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

MultiplayerCo-opSoloDarkHorror

Steam👍 95%· 531KRAWG👍 72%· 1.4KMC83

Year 2016Dev Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

MultiplayerSoloCo-opFirst PersonOnline

Steam👍 59%· 86KRAWG👍 31%· 73

Year 2018Dev Russian FishingPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sports simulation and vibe casual, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#8Staxel

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineCozy

Steam👍 79%· 4.8KRAWG👍 29%· 45IGDB56· 3OC58· 11

Year 2019Dev Plukit · Humble BundlePlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#9Castaway Paradise - live among the animals

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOnlineCasual

Steam👍 70%· 581

Year 2014Dev Stolen Couch GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and vibe casual, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#10Astroneer

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

MultiplayerSoloCo-opNarrativeOpen World

Steam👍 92%· 138KIGDB81· 4OC75· 26

Year 2019Dev System Era SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#11The Guild 3

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-opCozyOpen World

Steam👍 61%· 7.9KRAWG👍 45%· 22

Year 2022Dev Purple Lamp Studios · THQ NordicPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#12Elden Ring Nightreign

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

Co-opSoloMultiplayerDarkOnline

Steam👍 82%· 183KIGDB85· 4OC80· 179

Year 2025Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#13Valheim

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

Co-opMultiplayerSoloOnlineMelee

Steam👍 94%· 534KRAWG👍 77%· 642IGDB90· 1OC85· 19

Year 2021Dev Dvoid · Coffee StainPlaytime ~12hOn PC · Linux

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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