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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 20 games similar to H1Z1 down to the 10 that fit the “Xbox” category. DayZ, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and Apex Legends™ top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to H1Z1.

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GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

The best games like H1Z1 on Xbox

10 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to H1Z1. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1DayZClosest overall match

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GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerPvPOnlineDarkOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 461KRAWG👍 43%· 465MC44IGDB69· 1OC41· 17

Year 2013Dev Bohemia InteractivePlaytime ~17hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the battle royale shooters cluster, with shooter, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, deep RPG systems and sandbox freedom

What once used to be a mod for the Arma 3 became a standalone title with the same name. DayZ is an open world survival game, which is based on gathering food and water for survival and weapons and clothing for self-defense.

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#2PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

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GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerPvPOnlineFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 60%· 2.7MRAWG👍 46%· 2.0KMC81IGDB75· 16

Year 2017Dev Krafton · KRAFTONPlaytime ~29hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the battle royale shooters cluster, with shooter, survival mechanics and battle royale tension

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, competitive edge and ranged combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS is battle-royale shooter made only for the multiplayer experience. Players should do their best to become the last one alive. Matches are held on 3 main maps of a large size (Erangel, Miramar, and Sanhok). Each match has 100 participants fighting for themselves.

Where it drifts furthest from H1Z1: tone.

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GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerPvPFirst PersonCo-opTactical

Steam👍 68%· 1.0MRAWG👍 64%· 2.4KMC80IGDB88· 11OC80· 84

Year 2019Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the battle royale shooters cluster, with shooter, battle royale tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, ranged combat and melee combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Conquer with character in Apex Legends, a free-to-play* Battle Royale shooter where legendary characters with powerful abilities team up to battle for fame and fortune on the fringes of the Frontier.

Where it drifts furthest from H1Z1: setting and progression.

Released 4 years after H1Z1.

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#4The CullingClosest on world

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GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerPvPDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 57%· 17KRAWG👍 18%· 102

Year 2016Dev Xaviant · Xaviant GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Linux

✓ Same family of battle royale shooters: shooter, survival mechanics and battle royale tension

≠ Stands apart with competitive edge, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

**IMPORTANT NOTICE** The Cullings servers will be shut down on May 15, 2019. This means online matches, the culling store, and all online features will no longer be available. Welcome to The Culling.

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GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerPvPOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

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Year 2020Dev Epic GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Both are battle royale shooters — sharing shooter, battle royale tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, deep RPG systems and sandbox freedom, while skipping first-person shooting

Where it drifts furthest from H1Z1: tone.

Released 5 years after H1Z1.

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GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerPvPFirst PersonCo-opSolo

Steam👍 47%· 324KRAWG👍 38%· 319IGDB69· 9OC65· 158

Year 2021Dev Electronic Arts DICE · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the battle royale shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, strong narrative focus and ranged combat, while skipping survival mechanics

Battlefield™ 2042 is a first-person shooter that marks the return to the iconic all-out warfare of the franchise. Adapt and overcome in a near-future world transformed by disorder.

Where it drifts furthest from H1Z1: tone and setting.

Released 6 years after H1Z1.

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#7Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

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