7 Survival games like Palworld that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Palworld down to the 7 that fit the “Survival” category. Once Human, Niffelheim and The Haunted: Hells Reach top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Palworld.

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The best survival games like Palworld

7 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Palworld. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Once Human

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 78%· 173KIGDB85· 2OC74· 16

Year 2024Dev Starry StudioOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Palworld, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, turn-based strategy and single-player focus, while skipping ranged combat

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Co-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldCraftingBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 71%· 2.3KRAWG👍 38%· 44IGDB74· 3OC65· 14

Year 2018Dev Ellada GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Palworld, expect deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, deep simulation and precision platforming, while skipping third-person shooting

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#3The Haunted: Hells Reach

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeRanged

Steam👍 85%· 765RAWG👍 25%· 20MC51

Year 2011Dev KTX Software · ValuSoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Shared with Palworld: deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, first-person shooting and horror tension, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCrafting

Steam👍 78%· 8.7KIGDB81· 9

Year 2010Dev Blue Castle Games · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Palworld, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping third-person shooting

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleePvP

Steam👍 78%· 674MC69IGDB55· 1

Year 2015Dev FatsharkPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Palworld, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, MOBA team gameplay and sports simulation, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MultiplayerCo-opOfflineSoloDark

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Year 1988Dev Team Shinobi · ActivisionOn Android · iOS · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Palworld, expect deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#7MORDHAU

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRanged

Steam👍 80%· 113KRAWG👍 80%· 267MC81OC82· 21

Year 2019Dev TriternionPlaytime ~7hOn PC

✓ Shared with Palworld: deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

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