4 Survival games like How to Survive that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to How to Survive down to the 4 that fit the “Survival” category. Dungeon Defenders, Dead Rising 3 and V Rising top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to How to Survive.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

The best survival games like How to Survive

4 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

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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-opOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldHorrorPost-ApocalypticExplorationLootSkill TreeCraftingThird PersonIsometric

Steam👍 77%· 20KIGDB76· 16OC78· 66

Year 2013Dev Capcom Game Studio Vancouver, Inc. · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and sandbox world, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationCraftingIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 134KIGDB89· 5OC83· 71

Year 2024Dev Stunlock StudiosOn PC · PS5

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opTacticalMeleeDarkHorrorIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 36K

Year 2014Dev BlankMediaGamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

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