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Dying Light 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 23 gameplay attributes and found 55 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Chernobylite, Killing Floor 2 and Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide lead the list, with Chernobylite reaching a 91/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Dying Light special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG
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DarkNarrativeCo-opMultiplayer
Year 2015Dev Techland

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The closest game to Dying Light is Chernobylite — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. Killing Floor 2 and Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide follow close behind.

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55 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Chernobylite
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorPost-ApocalypticExplorationCraftingFirst 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 horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, setting scifi and base building, while skipping action RPG combat

Killing Floor 2
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorPost-ApocalypticFirst 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 setting scifi and skill tree progression, while skipping adventure storytelling

Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
Co-opOnlineSoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativePost-ApocalypticHorrorCraftingFirst 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 fantasy world, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping open world exploration

Stalcraft: X
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 73%· 99K
Year 2022Dev EXBOOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and free to play, while skipping action RPG combat

Dead Island
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkHorrorPost-ApocalypticFirst 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 skill tree progression, while skipping horror tension

Grounded
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldHorrorCraftingExplorationFirst 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and base building, while skipping action RPG combat

Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorPost-ApocalypticExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 79%· 213KRAWG👍 65%· 444MC77IGDB77· 11OC76· 184
Year 2022Dev Techland · Techland PublishingPlaytime ~23hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Missing: first-person shooting.

MORDHAU
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
MultiplayerPvPCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedDarkFirst Person
Steam👍 80%· 113KRAWG👍 80%· 267MC81OC82· 21
Year 2019Dev TriternionPlaytime ~7hOn PC

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, competitive edge and setting medieval, while skipping horror tension

Dead Island 2
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkOpen WorldHorrorPost-ApocalypticCraftingExplorationFirst 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings skill tree progression, while skipping strong narrative focus

Arena Breakout: Infinite
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPFirst Person
Steam👍 74%· 55K
Year 2025Dev Morefun Studio GroupOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical and free to play, while skipping action RPG combat

Dark and Darker
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPStealthExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 65%· 83K
Year 2023Dev IRONMACEOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, combat magic and loot and gear systems, while skipping action RPG combat

Arx Fatalis
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorPost-ApocalypticExplorationFirst 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, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst 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 horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world and skill tree progression, while skipping survival mechanics

Fallout: New Vegas
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMeleeRangedNarrativeOpen WorldPost-ApocalypticExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Steam👍 96%· 257KRAWG👍 89%· 2.6KMC84IGDB82· 9
Year 2010Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

The Ship: Murder Party
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
MultiplayerSoloMeleeStealthNarrativeFirst Person
Steam👍 86%· 6.0KRAWG👍 41%· 179MC76IGDB80· 2
Year 2006Dev Outerlight · Blazing GriffinPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, shooter and first-person shooting.

≠ Missing: action RPG combat.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Dying Light?
The closest game to Dying Light is Chernobylite, scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. They share 19 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and horror tension. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Dying Light?
The three closest games to Dying Light are: 1. Chernobylite (91/100, 19 shared attributes) 2. Killing Floor 2 (89/100, 16 shared attributes) 3. Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide (89/100, 18 shared attributes). All share Dying Light's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 55 candidates across 23 dimensions.
Is Killing Floor 2 similar to Dying Light?
Yes, very much so — Killing Floor 2 scores 89/100 similarity to Dying Light. They share 16 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Dying Light?
The best RPG games similar to Dying Light are Chernobylite, Killing Floor 2, Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide and Stalcraft: X. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Dying Light attributes like deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and horror tension.
How is similarity to Dying Light calculated?
We compare Dying Light against every game in our catalog using 23 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 Dying Light experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.