11 Offline games like How to Survive that you should try

Games like How to Survive · Find similar →

We filtered the 50 games similar to How to Survive down to the 11 that fit the “Offline” category. Dungeon Defenders, Baldur's Gate 3 and Victor Vran top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to How to Survive.

iRank80/ 100

Did you find what you were looking for?

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

The best offline games like How to Survive

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to How to Survive. Each one has been evaluated across 22 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.

#1Dungeon Defenders

iRank77

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloOfflineMeleeTacticalSkill TreeLootThird PersonIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 19KRAWG👍 51%· 284MC81IGDB78· 4

Year 2010Dev Trendy Entertainment · Reverb CommunicationsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, turn-based strategy and combat magic, while skipping horror tension

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnlineTacticalDarkSkill TreeExplorationLootCraftingIsometric

Steam👍 97%· 839KMC97IGDB95· 10OC96· 163

Year 2023Dev Larian StudiosPlaytime ~20hOn Mac · PC · Xbox Series S/X

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnlineMeleeLootExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 6.4KIGDB72· 6OC75· 38

Year 2015Dev Haemimont Games · EuroVideo MedienOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineOfflineTacticalMeleeOpen WorldCraftingSkill TreeExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 33KIGDB75· 9OC75· 65

Year 2017Dev Mouldy Toof Studios · Team17On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, puzzle design and sandbox freedom, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloOfflineMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 74%· 24KIGDB71· 9OC73· 116

Year 2021Dev Neon Giant · Curve DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and setting cyberpunk, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeDarkExplorationLootIsometricThird Person

Steam👍 82%· 13KIGDB75· 11OC78· 142

Year 2019Dev Airship Syndicate · THQ NordicOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

Details →

Steam GOG Epic

#7R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War

iRank41

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

OfflineCo-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeIsometric

Steam👍 51%· 828RAWG👍 9%· 56MC46IGDB60· 1

Year 2012Playtime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and visual topdown, while skipping survival mechanics

Details →

Steam PS

#8Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II

iRank74

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloOfflineMeleeTacticalExplorationLootSkill TreeIsometricThird Person

Steam👍 79%· 649IGDB76· 2OC62· 17

Year 2004Dev Black Isle Studios · Acclaim EntertainmentOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

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

Details →

Steam GOG

#9Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance

iRank78

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeTacticalExplorationLootSkill TreeThird PersonIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 998IGDB85· 2OC64· 10

Year 2001Dev Snowblind Studios · Pacific Century CyberWorksOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

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

Details →

Steam GOG Epic

#10Heroes of Might and Magic V

iRank86

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerOfflineTacticalIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 4.2KIGDB82· 3

Year 2006Dev Nival Interactive · Freeverse SoftwareOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, combat tactical and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Details →

Steam

#11Pyre

iRank88

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeTacticalSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 9.3KIGDB86· 18OC84· 82

Year 2017Dev Supergiant GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

Details →

Steam GOG PS

Explore games similar to How to Survive by category

Rankings in the same genre

Best Isometric Action RPGs Best Action RPGs Best RPG Games