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We filtered the 39 games similar to Dying Light: The Beast down to the 9 that fit the “RPG” category. Russian Fishing 4, Staxel and Castaway Paradise - live among the animals top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dying Light: The Beast.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival
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DarkSoloMultiplayer
Year 2025Dev Techland
Stores
Steam ↗Epic ↗Xbox ↗PS ↗

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Within the “RPG” category, the closest game to Dying Light: The Beast is Russian Fishing 4 — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. Staxel and Castaway Paradise - live among the animals follow close behind.

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The best rPG games like Dying Light: The Beast

9 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.

#1Russian Fishing 4
84
iRank48
Russian Fishing 4
SurvivalCo-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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Steam
#2Staxel
84
iRank58
Staxel
SurvivalCo-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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SteamGOG
#3Castaway Paradise - live among the animals
83
iRank70
Castaway Paradise - live among the animals
SurvivalCo-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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SteamXboxPS
#4FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED
81
iRank71
FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloDarkHorrorFirst PersonNarrative
IGDB90· 1OC52· 10
Year 2020Dev Steel Wool Studios · Steel Wool GamesPlaytime ~2hOn Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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XboxNintendo
#5Parasite Eve
81
iRank60
Parasite Eve
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloDarkHorrorStealthFantasy
IGDB60· 1
Year 1998Dev Squaresoft · Square Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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#6Valheim
78
iRank87
Valheim
SurvivalCo-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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Steam
#7The Guild 3
83
iRank55
The Guild 3
SurvivalCo-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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SteamGOGEpic
#8Elden Ring Nightreign
81
iRank82
Elden Ring Nightreign
SurvivalCo-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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SteamXboxPS
#9Parasite Eve II
80
Parasite Eve II
SurvivalCo-op PvE Survival
SoloDarkHorrorNarrativeSci-Fi
Year 1999Dev Square Product Development Division 5 · SquareOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

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