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Kona is hard to replace: few games combine survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 13 gameplay attributes and found 18 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Resident Evil 4, Horizon Forbidden West and 12 Labours of Hercules lead the list, with Resident Evil 4 reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Kona special.

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The closest game to Kona is Resident Evil 4 — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Horizon Forbidden West and 12 Labours of Hercules follow close behind.

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Games like Kona

18 similar games found

#1Resident Evil 4

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Resident Evil 4

GenreStrategySubgenreTycoon / Management

SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorManagementExploration

Steam👍 97%· 250KRAWG👍 94%· 621IGDB95· 6OC82· 49

Year 2023Dev CapcomPlaytime ~24hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Kona, it's known for horror tension, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, shooter and melee combat, while skipping vibe casual

#2Horizon Forbidden West

87

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Horizon Forbidden West

GenreStrategySubgenreTycoon / Management

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationManagement

IGDB92· 10OC88· 196

Year 2022Dev Guerrilla Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Kona, expect adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping survival mechanics

#312 Labours of Hercules

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12 Labours of Hercules

GenreStrategySubgenreTycoon / Management

SoloCasualManagementFantasyMythology

Steam👍 93%· 3.0KRAWG👍 35%· 72

Year 2013Dev Plug In Digital · Jetdogs StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Kona: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, setting mythology and visual isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

Steam Nintendo itch.io

90

The Dig

GenreStrategySubgenreTycoon / Management

SoloDarkHorrorManagementSci-Fi

Year 2021Dev 1CreditOn Web

✓ If you enjoyed Kona, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

#5Silent Hill f

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Silent Hill f

GenreStrategySubgenreTycoon / Management

SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorExplorationManagement

Steam👍 81%· 27KIGDB86· 5OC86· 178

Year 2025Dev NeoBards Entertainment · KonamiOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Like Kona, it's known for adventure storytelling, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with linear, story-driven structure, melee combat and visual third person, while skipping survival mechanics

#6Desktop Dungeons

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Desktop Dungeons

GenreStrategySubgenreTycoon / Management

SoloCasualManagementHardcoreProcedural

Steam👍 84%· 2.3KRAWG👍 50%· 48MC82IGDB86· 2

Year 2013Dev Finji · QCF DesignPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Shared with Kona: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy, while skipping survival mechanics

#7Plants vs. Zombies

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Plants vs. Zombies

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloDarkCasualHorrorTactical

Steam👍 98%· 152KRAWG👍 93%· 733MC87IGDB80· 1

Year 2010Dev PopCap Games · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Kona, expect puzzle design, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, deep simulation and real-time strategy, while skipping adventure storytelling

#8Lara Croft Go

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Lara Croft Go

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeHorrorAnime

Steam👍 93%· 4.0KIGDB86· 5OC83· 19

Year 2015Dev Square Enix Montréal · Square EnixOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Kona: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, card game strategy and precision platforming, while skipping survival mechanics

#9This War of Mine

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This War of Mine

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorManagement

Steam👍 94%· 97KRAWG👍 83%· 1.2KMC83OC85· 57

Year 2014Dev 11 Bit Studios · 11 bit studiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Shared with Kona: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, stealth mechanics and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

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Shelter

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloNarrativeCasualDarkOpen WorldHorrorExploration

Steam👍 85%· 3.7KRAWG👍 62%· 128MC69IGDB75· 2

Year 2013Dev Might and Delight · 4EversGamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Kona: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs, while skipping puzzle design

49

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Sunless Sea

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExploration

Steam👍 83%· 9.5KIGDB85· 4OC81· 28

Year 2015Dev Failbetter GamesOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Like Kona, it's known for survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, deep RPG systems and roguelike runs, while skipping puzzle design

#12Farm for your Life

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Farm for your Life

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloCasualDarkHorrorManagement

Steam👍 82%· 638

Year 2014Dev Hammer LabsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Kona, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, tower defense planning and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping horror tension

#13Poker Night 2

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Poker Night 2

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 7.4KRAWG👍 68%· 220MC75IGDB65· 3

Year 2013Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Kona, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, sports simulation and turn-based strategy, while skipping survival mechanics

#1418 Wheels of Steel: American Long Haul

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18 Wheels of Steel: American Long Haul

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 73%· 516IGDB70· 1

Year 2007Dev SCS Software · RetroismPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like Kona, it's known for open world exploration, single-player focus and exploration and discovery

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, deep simulation and racing gameplay, while skipping survival mechanics

#15Unholy Heights

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Unholy Heights

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloCasualNarrativeOpen WorldManagement

Steam👍 89%· 1.6KRAWG👍 30%· 20IGDB80· 1OC66· 10

Year 2013Dev Teyon · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Kona, expect puzzle design, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, real-time strategy and tower defense planning, while skipping survival mechanics

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Kona?: The closest game to Kona is Resident Evil 4, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including horror tension, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Kona?: The three closest games to Kona are: 1. Resident Evil 4 (96/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Horizon Forbidden West (87/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. 12 Labours of Hercules (86/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Kona's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 18 candidates across 13 dimensions.
Is Horizon Forbidden West similar to Kona?: Yes, very much so — Horizon Forbidden West scores 87/100 similarity to Kona. They share 6 attributes, including adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Survival games are similar to Kona?: The best Survival games similar to Kona are Resident Evil 4, Plants vs. Zombies, This War of Mine and Shelter. All share the Survival genre alongside other key Kona attributes like horror tension, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Kona calculated?: We compare Kona against every game in our catalog using 13 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 Kona experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.