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We filtered the 41 games similar to Ground Zero down to the 11 that fit the “Xbox” category. Jurassic Park: The Game, Minecraft: Story Mode and FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ground Zero.

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The best games like Ground Zero on Xbox

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ground Zero. Each one has been evaluated across 5 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.

#1Jurassic Park: The GameClosest overall match

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 69%· 2.1KRAWG👍 31%· 96MC54IGDB61· 4

Year 2011Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

Security systems have failed and the creatures of the park roam free. Now, a rogue corporation will stop at nothing to acquire the dinosaur embryos stolen and lost by Dennis Nedry.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Ground Zero.

It predates Ground Zero by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Minecraft: Story Mode

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorThird PersonNarrative

Steam👍 77%· 8.3KIGDB66· 7

Year 2015Dev Mojang StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Ground Zero.

It predates Ground Zero by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTEDClosest on setting

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorNarrativeFirst Person

IGDB90· 1OC52· 10

Year 2020Dev Steel Wool Studios · Steel Wool GamesPlaytime ~2hOn Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems, while skipping visual third person

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted is a collection of classic and original mini-games set in the Five Nights universe. Survive terrifying encounters with your favorite killer animatronics in a collection of new and classic FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S™ experiences. “Where fantasy and fun come to life!

Where it drifts furthest from Ground Zero: visuals.

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#4Dying Light: The BeastClosest on tone

iRank84

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 87%· 68KIGDB82· 7OC81· 126

Year 2025Dev TechlandOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping visual third person

Where it drifts furthest from Ground Zero: visuals and game mode.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkNarrativeOpen WorldSci-Fi

Steam👍 89%· 9.4KIGDB79· 5OC73· 85

Year 2023Dev Starward Industries · 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping horror setting

Where it drifts furthest from Ground Zero: setting and visuals.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 74%· 47KOC64· 14

Year 2015Dev Beam Team GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and sandbox freedom, while skipping visual third person

Where it drifts furthest from Ground Zero: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Ground Zero.

It predates Ground Zero by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Don't Starve Together

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 95%· 531KRAWG👍 72%· 1.4KMC83

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

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping visual third person

Don't Starve Together is surrealistic and grim survival game made up for six people simultaneously. Initially, Don't Starve is a single-player game with a core mechanic of going through various problems of your character. You have to sleep and eat well.

Where it drifts furthest from Ground Zero: visuals and game mode.

It predates Ground Zero by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8The Flame in the Flood

iRank76

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloThird PersonMeleeNarrativeProcedural

Steam👍 76%· 7.3KIGDB77· 17OC75· 91

Year 2016Dev The Molasses FloodOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, single-player focus and visual third person

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and strong narrative focus, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Ground Zero: tone and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Ground Zero.

It predates Ground Zero by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloThird PersonNarrativeSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 17KIGDB87· 5OC86· 115

Year 2025Dev 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, single-player focus and visual third person

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Ground Zero: tone and setting.

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#10Deliver Us the Moon

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloThird PersonMeleeNarrativeSci-Fi

Steam👍 88%· 9.2KIGDB78· 5OC74· 67

Year 2019Dev KeokeN Interactive · Wired ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, single-player focus and visual third person

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and deep simulation, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Ground Zero: tone and setting.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldPost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 89%· 122KRAWG👍 78%· 881MC76IGDB82· 5OC77· 53

Year 2014Dev Hinterland StudioPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and shooter, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

The Long Dark is a game about surviving in the unforgiving conditions of frozen North Canadian taiga. The Arctic wilderness may be breathtakingly beautiful, thanks to the game’s artful visual style, but it is also deadly.

Where it drifts furthest from Ground Zero: tone and setting.

It predates Ground Zero by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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