What is the best game similar to Hollow Survivors?

The closest game to Hollow Survivors is Elden Ring Nightreign, scoring 66/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including survival mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Hollow Survivors?

The three closest games to Hollow Survivors are: 1. Elden Ring Nightreign (66/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. The Flame in the Flood (63/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. FTL: Faster Than Light (57/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Hollow Survivors's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 42 candidates across 16 dimensions.

Is The Flame in the Flood similar to Hollow Survivors?

Yes — The Flame in the Flood scores 63/100 similarity to Hollow Survivors. They share 8 attributes, including survival mechanics and adventure storytelling. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.

What Survival games are similar to Hollow Survivors?

The best Survival games similar to Hollow Survivors are Elden Ring Nightreign, The Flame in the Flood, FTL: Faster Than Light and ARMORED HEAD. All share the Survival genre alongside other key Hollow Survivors attributes like survival mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems.

How is similarity to Hollow Survivors calculated?

We compare Hollow Survivors against every game in our catalog using 16 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 Hollow Survivors experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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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.

If Hollow Survivors left you wanting more, this list of 42 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and procedural generation — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 16 attributes. Elden Ring Nightreign comes closest (66/100).

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Top games similar to Hollow Survivors

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Hollow Survivors. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Elden Ring NightreignClosest overall match

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeProceduralExploration

Steam👍 82%· 183KIGDB85· 4OC80· 179

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

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Hollow Survivors: visuals and game mode.

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#2The Flame in the FloodClosest on game mode

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeNarrativeProceduralExploration

Steam👍 76%· 7.3KIGDB77· 17OC75· 91

Year 2016Dev The Molasses FloodOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: post-apocalyptic world, crafting mechanics and visual third person, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Hollow Survivors: visuals and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Hollow Survivors.

It predates Hollow Survivors by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3FTL: Faster Than Light

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloHardcoreProceduralIsometric2D

Steam👍 95%· 78KRAWG👍 88%· 964MC84IGDB91· 2

Year 2012Dev Subset GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, roguelike runs and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, combat tactical and setting space, while skipping shooter

FTL: Faster Than Light is a roguelike strategy game set in space civil war in the Galactic Federation. You control a spaceship that has to deliver an essential package of data to the Federation headquarters. This data can help defeat the rebel’s army and finish the war.

Where it drifts furthest from Hollow Survivors: combat.

It predates Hollow Survivors by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#4ARMORED HEADClosest on tone

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration

Steam👍 98%· 1.3K

Year 2020Dev Egor RezenovPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, setting scifi and visual first person, while skipping shooter

ARMORED HEAD is a miniature shooter, where all the action takes place in one arena. The main character is a gladiator who fights against his opponents in pursuit of the grand prize. His task is to defeat 30 waves of opponents, unravel all the secrets of the arena, and win the gold cup.

Where it drifts furthest from Hollow Survivors: visuals and progression.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationDark

IGDB90· 1OC87· 160

Year 2001Dev Team Silent · Konami

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Hollow Survivors: visuals and tone.

It predates Hollow Survivors by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Deliver Us the Moon

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationSci-Fi

Steam👍 88%· 9.2KIGDB78· 5OC74· 67

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

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, deep simulation and setting scifi, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Hollow Survivors: visuals and progression.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone48Progression47Visuals0

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeProceduralExplorationPixel Art

Steam👍 81%· 491

Year 2015Dev Sean DavyPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, roguelike runs and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter

Warning: Content Below may not be suitable for Cats, any similarities to real dogs is purely coincidental. In Domestic Dog, you take control of a randomized dog in a randomized house and survive the harsh domestic life! Explore the city and interact with the world for discover items and secrets.

Where it drifts furthest from Hollow Survivors: tone.

It predates Hollow Survivors by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeIsometricSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 17KIGDB87· 5OC86· 115

Year 2025Dev 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Hollow Survivors: visuals and tone.

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Steam GOG Epic

#9FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person

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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping shooter

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 Hollow Survivors: visuals and tone.

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#10Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeIsometricTacticalStealth

IGDB86· 3

Year 2004Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Japan · Konami

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

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, stealth mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Hollow Survivors: combat and visuals.

It predates Hollow Survivors by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Dino Crisis

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeIsometricDarkHorror

IGDB60· 1

Year 1999Dev Capcom Planning Room 2 · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Hollow Survivors: tone and visuals.

It predates Hollow Survivors by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Silent Hill 3

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationStealth

IGDB88· 3

Year 2003Dev Team Silent · KonamiOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Hollow Survivors: visuals and tone.

It predates Hollow Survivors by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Race The Sun

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeProcedural

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, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, dark, oppressive atmosphere and vibe relaxing, while skipping shooter

In Race the Sun you control a spaceship powered by solar energy. You have to dodge objects on your way, for example, from laser beams, other ships and various obstacles, while collecting blue pyramids that will boost the player.

Where it drifts furthest from Hollow Survivors: visuals and game mode.

It predates Hollow Survivors by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Diamo XL

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeHardcore2DCasual

Steam👍 93%· 550

Year 2017Dev Nickervision StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and social trading, while skipping shooter

This is an 'XL' version of my unreleased mobile game 'Diamo'. I have added/changed a variety of things to make it more suitable for the Steam platform. I have been learning to make games in my free time and love making small-yet-solid arcade games with simple mechanics.

Where it drifts furthest from Hollow Survivors: visuals.

It predates Hollow Survivors by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam

#15Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person

IGDB80· 1

Year 2001Dev Darkworks · InfogramesOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Hollow Survivors: visuals and tone.

It predates Hollow Survivors by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

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Complete list of Hollow Survivors alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Hollow Survivors, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Minecraft: Story Mode

Survival · Adventure

Metal Gear

Survival · Shooter

Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem

Survival · Puzzle

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly

Survival · Adventure

Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake

Survival · Shooter

Jurassic Park: The Game

Survival · Adventure

Influent Language Learning Game

Survival · Adventure

Bit Blaster XL

Survival

Dying Light: The Beast

Survival · RPG

Fatal Frame

Survival · Adventure

Silent Hill: Origins

Survival · Puzzle

Pac-Man

Survival

The Long Dark

Survival · Adventure

Silent Hill

Survival · Puzzle

Silent Hill: Shattered Memories

Survival · Adventure

Silent Hill 4: The Room

Survival · Adventure

Haunting Ground

Survival · Adventure

Silent Hill: Downpour

Survival · Adventure

Parasite Eve II

Survival · RPG

Parasite Eve

Survival · RPG

Rule of Rose

Survival · Puzzle

The Invincible

Survival · Adventure

Slender: The Eight Pages

Survival · Adventure

flOw

Survival · Puzzle

Unclaimed World

Survival · Simulation

P.T.

Survival · Puzzle

Animal Company

Survival · Adventure

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Hollow Survivors?: The closest game to Hollow Survivors is Elden Ring Nightreign, scoring 66/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including survival mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Hollow Survivors?: The three closest games to Hollow Survivors are: 1. Elden Ring Nightreign (66/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. The Flame in the Flood (63/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. FTL: Faster Than Light (57/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Hollow Survivors's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 42 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is The Flame in the Flood similar to Hollow Survivors?: Yes — The Flame in the Flood scores 63/100 similarity to Hollow Survivors. They share 8 attributes, including survival mechanics and adventure storytelling. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.
What Survival games are similar to Hollow Survivors?: The best Survival games similar to Hollow Survivors are Elden Ring Nightreign, The Flame in the Flood, FTL: Faster Than Light and ARMORED HEAD. All share the Survival genre alongside other key Hollow Survivors attributes like survival mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems.
How is similarity to Hollow Survivors calculated?: We compare Hollow Survivors against every game in our catalog using 16 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 Hollow Survivors experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.