Rank 01Why this
Shares turn based combat with Stories from the Outbreak.
- $17.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
Games like Stories from the Outbreak
- 24 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Stories from the Outbreak also play
The closest matches to Stories from the Outbreak: Dead Age 2: The Zombie Survival RPG, March of the Living, Infectonator: Survivors, Draft of Darkness, and Dead State: Reanimated. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares resource management with Stories from the Outbreak.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
Rank 03Why this
Also Perma Death and Zombies, like Stories from the Outbreak.
- $0.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
Rank 04 
Draft of Darkness
Why this: Shares turn based combat and resource management with Stories from the Outbreak.
Rank 05 
Dead State: Reanimated
Why this: Also Zombies and Post-apocalyptic, like Stories from the Outbreak.
Rank 06 
SKYHILL
Why this: Also Zombies and Rogue-like, like Stories from the Outbreak.
Rank 07 
Insurmountable
Why this: Shares random encounters and resource management with Stories from the Outbreak.
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Stories from the Outbreak
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Dead Age 2: The Zombie Survival RPG
Shares turn based combat with Stories from the Outbreak.
- 78% of 419 reviews
- 2
- 3Infectonator: Survivors
Also Perma Death and Zombies, like Stories from the Outbreak.
- 61% of 581 reviews
- 4Draft of Darkness
Shares turn based combat and resource management with Stories from the Outbreak.
- 94% of 197 reviews
- 5Dead State: Reanimated
Also Zombies and Post-apocalyptic, like Stories from the Outbreak.
- 71% of 1,503 reviews
- 6
- 7Insurmountable
Shares random encounters and resource management with Stories from the Outbreak.
- 77% of 421 reviews
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- 16The Dungeon Beneath
Also Perma Death and Rogue-like, like Stories from the Outbreak.
- 89% of 582 reviews
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Coldwild Games
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 7
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 80% of 132 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, RPG
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Emergent storytelling from random encounters
- Latvian setting and atmosphere stand out
- Party composition drastically changes runs
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Stories from the Outbreak at current Steam store prices.
Overland
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Post-apocalyptic, like Stories from the Outbreak.
Organ Trail: Director's Cut
Why this: Shares resource management with Stories from the Outbreak.
Deadly Days
Why this: Also Perma Death and Zombies, like Stories from the Outbreak.
Overfall
Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and Rogue-like, like Stories from the Outbreak.
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For The King
Why this: Shares turn based combat and resource management with Stories from the Outbreak.
Wanna Survive
Why this: Also Zombies and Rogue-like, like Stories from the Outbreak.
10 Miles To Safety
Why this: Also Zombies and Post-apocalyptic, like Stories from the Outbreak.
More from Coldwild Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Coldwild Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Lazy Galaxy 2
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Stories from the Outbreak.
Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Stories from the Outbreak.
Crown of Pain
Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Stories from the Outbreak.
About Stories from the Outbreak
The closest matches to Stories from the Outbreak: Dead Age 2: The Zombie Survival RPG, March of the Living, Infectonator: Survivors, Draft of Darkness, and Dead State: Reanimated. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Stories from the Outbreak is your kind of game, the closest matches are Dead Age 2: The Zombie Survival RPG, March of the Living and Infectonator: Survivors — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its character leveling and initiative based initiative. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Stories from the Outbreak: Stories from the Outbreak is a turn-based roguelike zombie RPG. Lead a group of survivors from the doomed city of Riga towards a ferry sailing across the North Sea. Scavenge for supplies, battle the undead, decide the fate of your team. What are you willing to sacrifice in order to survive?
Is Stories from the Outbreak worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 80% of 132 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 6 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 4 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Emergent storytelling from random encounters
- Latvian setting and atmosphere stand out
- Party composition drastically changes runs
- Survival scarcity feels real
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Its OK. I think its overpriced. Even on sale for $12.99 on steam summer sale ( Canadian ) its a bit much. I played for almost 2 hours and did several runs, and I kinda just felt like I experienced most of what it has to offer. If it was…”
People who play it also play: Dead Age 2: The Zombie Survival RPG, March of the Living, Infectonator: Survivors
Frequently asked about Stories from the Outbreak
Can I run it?
Is Stories from the Outbreak verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Stories from the Outbreak is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Stories from the Outbreak cost?
Stories from the Outbreak is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Stories from the Outbreak?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Stories from the Outbreak are Dead Age 2: The Zombie Survival RPG, March of the Living, Infectonator: Survivors.
Who developed Stories from the Outbreak?
Stories from the Outbreak was developed by Coldwild Games.