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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 42 games similar to Hollow Survivors down to the 19 that fit the “Narrative” category. Elden Ring Nightreign, ARMORED HEAD and Race The Sun top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Hollow Survivors.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

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Year 2025Dev Danny Deer

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Hollow Survivors is Elden Ring Nightreign — scoring 66/100 on our similarity scale. ARMORED HEAD and Race The Sun follow close behind.

#1Elden Ring Nightreign66 #2ARMORED HEAD55 #3Race The Sun51 #4The Flame in the Flood63 #5Dino Crisis56

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The best narrative games like Hollow Survivors

19 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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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Elden Ring Nightreign

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.

Genre100Combat100Tone89World80Progression51Game mode21

#2ARMORED HEADClosest on game mode

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ARMORED HEAD

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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#3Race The SunClosest on world

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Race The Sun

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.

Genre100Combat100World100Tone66Game mode35Visuals0

#4The Flame in the Flood

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The Flame in the Flood

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Tone44Progression36

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Dino Crisis

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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals45Tone34

#6FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED

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FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED

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.

Genre100Game mode100Tone39Visuals0

#7Deliver Us the Moon

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Deliver Us the Moon

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

#8Domestic DogClosest on visuals

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Domestic Dog

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.

Genre100Game mode100World71Visuals60Progression55Tone25

#9Silent Hill 2

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Silent Hill 2

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression46Tone38Visuals0

#10Jurassic Park: The Game

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Jurassic Park: The Game

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-Fi

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

It predates Hollow Survivors by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone35Visuals0

#11Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

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Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

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.

Genre100Game mode100Tone46Visuals32Combat0

50

The Alters

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.

Genre100Game mode100Tone42Visuals38

#13Silent Hill 3

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Silent Hill 3

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.

Genre100Game mode100Combat52Progression46Tone38Visuals0

#14Minecraft: Story Mode

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Minecraft: Story Mode

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativePixel ArtCasualDark

Steam👍 77%· 8.3KIGDB66· 7

Year 2015Dev Mojang StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

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

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

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

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

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

Genre100Game mode100Visuals47Tone39Progression0

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#15Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare

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Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare

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.

Genre100Game mode100Tone38Visuals0

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The Long Dark

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