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We filtered the 41 games similar to The Long Dark down to the 34 that fit the “Adventure” category. Raft, Astroneer and Stranded Deep top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Long Dark.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

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Year 2014Dev Hinterland Studio

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to The Long Dark is Raft — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. Astroneer and Stranded Deep follow close behind.

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The best adventure games like The Long Dark

34 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Long Dark. 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.

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Raft

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldCraftingExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 93%· 372KRAWG👍 77%· 448IGDB80· 1

Year 2022Dev Redbeet Interactive · Axolot GamesPlaytime ~8hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, co op and online features, while skipping shooter

80

Astroneer

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCrafting

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: setting space, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

#3Stranded Deep

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Stranded Deep

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCraftingFirst Person

Steam👍 74%· 47KOC64· 14

Year 2015Dev Beam Team GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting, while skipping shooter

Steam Epic Xbox

#4Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

91

Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeFirst PersonTacticalStealth

IGDB86· 3

Year 2004Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Japan · Konami

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, stealth mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

91

The Alters

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeSci-FiIsometricThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 17KIGDB87· 5OC86· 115

Year 2025Dev 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping shooter

#6Deliver Us the Moon

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Deliver Us the Moon

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeExplorationFirst 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 scifi, while skipping shooter

#7Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake

90

Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloTacticalStealthCyberpunkIsometric

Year 1990Dev Konami

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

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, stealth mechanics and setting cyberpunk, while skipping deep simulation

89

Metal Gear

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloExplorationTacticalStealthSci-Fi

Year 1987Dev Konami

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, stealth mechanics and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

87

Dino Crisis

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-Fi

IGDB60· 1

Year 1999Dev Capcom Planning Room 2 · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

#10The Planet Crafter

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The Planet Crafter

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldCraftingExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 70KRAWG👍 67%· 35OC81· 13

Year 2022Dev Miju GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings setting space, setting scifi and co op, while skipping deep simulation

#11Russian Fishing 4

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Russian Fishing 4

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationCraftingFirst Person

Steam👍 59%· 86KRAWG👍 31%· 73

Year 2018Dev Russian FishingPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, deep RPG systems and vibe casual, while skipping shooter

#12Influent Language Learning Game

90

Influent Language Learning Game

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloExplorationFirst PersonMeleeTactical

Year 2024Dev Murat Doğançay · Butik Game StudiosOn PC

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping deep simulation

#13FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED

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FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeFirst PersonDarkHorror

IGDB90· 1OC52· 10

Year 2020Dev Steel Wool Studios · Steel Wool GamesPlaytime ~2hOn Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep RPG systems and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

#14Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare

87

Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person

IGDB80· 1

Year 2001Dev Darkworks · InfogramesOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

#15Minecraft: Story Mode

87

Minecraft: Story Mode

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeCraftingCasualDark

Steam👍 77%· 8.3KIGDB66· 7

Year 2015Dev Mojang StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

Steam GOG Nintendo

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Survival · Puzzle

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Survival · Adventure

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Survival · Adventure

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Survival · Adventure

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Survival · Adventure

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Survival · Puzzle

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Survival · Puzzle

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Survival · Adventure

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Survival · Adventure

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