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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 42 games similar to Lifeless Planet down to the 4 that fit the “Post-Apocalyptic” category. Deadlight, The Talos Principle II and Submerged top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Lifeless Planet.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2014Dev Stage 2 Studios

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Within the “Post-Apocalyptic” category, the closest game to Lifeless Planet is Deadlight — scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. The Talos Principle II and Submerged follow close behind.

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The best games with a post-apocalyptic setting like Lifeless Planet

4 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Lifeless Planet. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Deadlight
Deadlight
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorPost-Apocalyptic
Steam👍 79%· 13KIGDB71· 7
Year 2012Dev Tequila Works · Microsoft StudiosOn PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Lifeless Planet: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting51Visuals0
#2The Talos Principle II
The Talos Principle II
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiPost-ApocalypticExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 13KIGDB90· 6
Year 2023Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings linear, story-driven structure, visual first person and visual 3d, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Lifeless Planet: visuals.

Released 9 years after Lifeless Planet.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone74Setting60
#3Submerged
Submerged
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkPost-ApocalypticHorrorExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 76%· 4.8KIGDB57· 9OC54· 52
Year 2015Dev Uppercut GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping horror tension

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting55Tone54
Far: Lone Sails
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativePost-ApocalypticSci-FiExploration
Steam👍 95%· 26KIGDB78· 2OC80· 40
Year 2018Dev Okomotive · Assemble EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, survival mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Lifeless Planet: visuals.

Released 4 years after Lifeless Planet.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone75Setting57

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