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We filtered the 43 games similar to Twisted Metal down to the 15 that fit the “Xbox” category. Race The Sun, The Long Dark and Don't Starve Together top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Twisted Metal.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

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Year 2012Dev Eat Sleep Play Inc.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Twisted Metal is Race The Sun — scoring 57/100 on our similarity scale. The Long Dark and Don't Starve Together follow close behind.

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The best games like Twisted Metal on Xbox

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Twisted Metal. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1Race The SunClosest overall match

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Race The Sun

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeDarkCo-op

Steam👍 93%· 6.3KRAWG👍 45%· 406MC79IGDB86· 2OC79· 24

Year 2013Dev FlippFly · FlippflyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and vibe relaxing, while skipping shooter

In Race the Sun you control a spaceship powered by solar energy. You have to dodge objects on your way, for example, from laser beams, other ships and various obstacles, while collecting blue pyramids that will boost the player.

Where it drifts furthest from Twisted Metal: visuals and tone.

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#2The Long Dark

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The Long Dark

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, shooter and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and first-person shooting, while skipping racing gameplay

The Long Dark is a game about surviving in the unforgiving conditions of frozen North Canadian taiga. The Arctic wilderness may be breathtakingly beautiful, thanks to the game’s artful visual style, but it is also deadly.

Where it drifts furthest from Twisted Metal: visuals and game mode.

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#3Don't Starve TogetherClosest on visuals

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Don't Starve Together

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

MultiplayerSoloDarkNarrativeIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 531KRAWG👍 72%· 1.4KMC83

Year 2016Dev Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping racing gameplay

Don't Starve Together is surrealistic and grim survival game made up for six people simultaneously. Initially, Don't Starve is a single-player game with a core mechanic of going through various problems of your character. You have to sleep and eat well.

Where it drifts furthest from Twisted Metal: game mode.

Released 4 years after Twisted Metal.

Genre100Visuals81Tone79Game mode45

#4Stranded DeepClosest on tone

49

Stranded Deep

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerDarkNarrativeCo-op

Steam👍 74%· 47KOC64· 14

Year 2015Dev Beam Team GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and sandbox freedom, while skipping racing gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Twisted Metal: visuals and game mode.

Released 3 years after Twisted Metal.

Genre100Tone100Game mode45Visuals0

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#5Elden Ring Nightreign

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Elden Ring Nightreign

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerDarkNarrativeCo-op

Steam👍 82%· 183KIGDB85· 4OC80· 179

Year 2025Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and roguelike runs, while skipping racing gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Twisted Metal: visuals and game mode.

Released 13 years after Twisted Metal.

Genre100Tone57Game mode36Visuals0

#6Dying Light: The Beast

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Dying Light: The Beast

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerDarkCo-opHorror

Steam👍 87%· 68KIGDB82· 7OC81· 126

Year 2025Dev TechlandOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and horror setting, while skipping racing gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Twisted Metal: visuals.

Released 13 years after Twisted Metal.

Genre100Tone71Game mode51Visuals0

Steam Epic Xbox

45

Astroneer

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

MultiplayerSoloNarrativeCo-opOpen World

Steam👍 92%· 138KIGDB81· 4OC75· 26

Year 2019Dev System Era SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and sandbox freedom, while skipping racing gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Twisted Metal: visuals.

Released 7 years after Twisted Metal.

Genre100Tone57Game mode52Visuals0

#8Castaway Paradise - live among the animals

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Castaway Paradise - live among the animals

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeIsometricCo-op

Steam👍 70%· 581

Year 2014Dev Stolen Couch GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling, while skipping racing gameplay

Featured DLCThe Summer is magic!!! About the GameYour adventure starts when you get stranded on a tropical island. This is your island, your adventure! Do whatever you like! It's the ultimate Sandbox sim! Do you like Animal Crossing or Harvest Moon? Castaway Paradise is the game for you!

Where it drifts furthest from Twisted Metal: tone and game mode.

Genre100Visuals69Game mode39Tone28

#9The Invincible

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The Invincible

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldSci-Fi

Steam👍 89%· 9.4KIGDB79· 5OC73· 85

Year 2023Dev Starward Industries · 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and setting scifi, while skipping racing gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Twisted Metal: visuals and game mode.

Released 11 years after Twisted Metal.

Genre100Tone100Game mode31Visuals0

#10Jurassic Park: The Game

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Jurassic Park: The Game

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkNarrativeMeleeSci-Fi

Steam👍 69%· 2.1KRAWG👍 31%· 96MC54IGDB61· 4

Year 2011Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and melee combat, while skipping racing gameplay

Security systems have failed and the creatures of the park roam free. Now, a rogue corporation will stop at nothing to acquire the dinosaur embryos stolen and lost by Dennis Nedry.

Where it drifts furthest from Twisted Metal: visuals and game mode.

Genre100Tone100Game mode31Visuals0

#11FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED

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FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person

IGDB90· 1OC52· 10

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

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems, while skipping racing gameplay

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted is a collection of classic and original mini-games set in the Five Nights universe. Survive terrifying encounters with your favorite killer animatronics in a collection of new and classic FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S™ experiences. “Where fantasy and fun come to life!

Where it drifts furthest from Twisted Metal: visuals and game mode.

Released 8 years after Twisted Metal.

Genre100Tone100Game mode30Visuals0

#12Minecraft: Story Mode

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Minecraft: Story Mode

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeDarkCasualFantasy

Steam👍 77%· 8.3KIGDB66· 7

Year 2015Dev Mojang StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping racing gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Twisted Metal: visuals and game mode.

Released 3 years after Twisted Metal.

Genre100Tone87Game mode31Visuals0

Steam GOG Nintendo

41

The Alters

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeIsometricSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 17KIGDB87· 5OC86· 115

Year 2025Dev 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep simulation and setting scifi, while skipping racing gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Twisted Metal: game mode.

Released 13 years after Twisted Metal.

Genre100Visuals71Tone57Game mode30

#14Deliver Us the Moon

39

Deliver Us the Moon

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeMeleeSci-FiSpace

Steam👍 88%· 9.2KIGDB78· 5OC74· 67

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

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and deep simulation, while skipping racing gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Twisted Metal: visuals and game mode.

Released 7 years after Twisted Metal.

Genre100Tone64Game mode31Visuals0

#15The Flame in the Flood

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The Flame in the Flood

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeMeleeProceduralPost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 76%· 7.3KIGDB77· 17OC75· 91

Year 2016Dev The Molasses FloodOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping racing gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Twisted Metal: visuals and game mode.

Released 4 years after Twisted Metal.

Genre100Tone59Game mode31Visuals0

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