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We filtered the 50 games similar to SOS down to the 14 that fit the “Survival” category. Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Down To One and Hunt: Showdown 1896 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to SOS.

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Within the “Survival” category, the closest game to SOS is Shadow of the Tomb Raider — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. Down To One and Hunt: Showdown 1896 follow close behind.

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The best survival games like SOS

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to SOS. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider
ActionOpen World Action
Co-opMultiplayerMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 85%· 86KIGDB80· 17OC80· 169
Year 2018Dev Eidos Montréal · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus, while skipping battle royale tension

Down To One
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerPvPCo-opMeleeRangedOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 40%· 2.1K
Year 2016Dev Gadget GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with survival mechanics, shooter and battle royale tension

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting, single-player focus and visual first person, while skipping adventure storytelling

Hunt: Showdown 1896
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineRangedMeleeDarkOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 74%· 272KRAWG👍 74%· 317MC79IGDB75· 5OC80· 9
Year 2018Dev CrytekPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world action games: shooter, survival mechanics and battle royale tension

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, roguelike runs and horror tension, while skipping adventure storytelling

Homefront: The Revolution
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 61%· 17KIGDB48· 22OC48· 83
Year 2016Dev Deep Silver Dambuster Studios · Deep SilverOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world action games: shooter, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping battle royale tension

The Darkness II
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 92%· 21KIGDB77· 11
Year 2012Dev Digital Extremes · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with shooter, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping battle royale tension

Far Cry New Dawn
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 75%· 34KIGDB72· 11OC73· 146
Year 2019Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are open-world action games — sharing shooter, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, deep RPG systems and strong narrative focus, while skipping battle royale tension

Far Cry 6
ActionOpen World Action
Co-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 71%· 34KIGDB82· 11OC77· 185
Year 2021Dev Ubisoft Toronto · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are open-world action games — sharing shooter, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping battle royale tension

Far Cry 3
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 88%· 129KIGDB90· 15
Year 2012Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are open-world action games — sharing shooter, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping battle royale tension

Resident Evil Village
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerMeleeRangedDarkOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 96%· 147KRAWG👍 91%· 1.1KMC83IGDB87· 15OC84· 216
Year 2021Dev CapcomPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus, while skipping battle royale tension

Far Cry 4
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 85%· 69KIGDB86· 19OC84· 97
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of open-world action games: shooter, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting, sandbox freedom and deep RPG systems, while skipping battle royale tension

AXYOS
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opRangedMeleeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 51%· 2.3KRAWG👍 8%· 24
Year 2014Dev Axyos GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Both are open-world action games — sharing shooter, survival mechanics and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, turn-based strategy and MOBA team gameplay, while skipping battle royale tension

Trailmakers
ActionOpen World Action
Co-opOnlineMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 92%· 36KRAWG👍 59%· 70OC69· 5
Year 2020Dev FlashbulbPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, racing gameplay and sandbox freedom, while skipping battle royale tension

The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkOpen WorldThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 11KIGDB76· 9OC73· 123
Year 2021Dev Supermassive Games · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping battle royale tension

Far Cry® 5
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 81%· 185KRAWG👍 68%· 2.2KMC80OC82· 184
Year 2018Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~19hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, stealth mechanics and visual first person, while skipping battle royale tension

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