7 Simulation games like The Alters that you should try

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We filtered the 39 games similar to The Alters down to the 7 that fit the “Simulation” category. Deliver Us the Moon, The Long Dark and FTL: Faster Than Light top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Alters.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

The best simulation games like The Alters

7 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Alters. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Deliver Us the Moon

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeSci-FiThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 88%· 9.2KIGDB78· 5OC74· 67

Year 2019Dev KeokeN Interactive · Wired ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, melee combat and setting space, while skipping visual isometric

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldPost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 89%· 122KRAWG👍 78%· 881MC76IGDB82· 5OC77· 53

Year 2014Dev Hinterland StudioPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and sandbox freedom, while skipping setting scifi

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#3FTL: Faster Than Light

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloSci-FiIsometricTacticalHardcore

Steam👍 95%· 78KRAWG👍 88%· 964MC84IGDB91· 2

Year 2012Dev Subset GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and procedural generation, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeSci-FiThird PersonMultiplayer

Steam👍 92%· 138KIGDB81· 4OC75· 26

Year 2019Dev System Era SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, open world exploration and sandbox world, while skipping visual isometric

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 51%· 215

Year 2016Dev Refactored Games OÜPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: survival mechanics, deep simulation and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeCasualCozyOpen World

Steam👍 81%· 491

Year 2015Dev Sean DavyPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping adventure storytelling

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloIsometricMultiplayerCo-op

IGDB75· 5

Year 2006Dev ThatGameCompanyOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

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