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Games like Survival Nation

If Survival Nation is your kind of game, the closest matches are After the Fall®, REQUISITION VR and VEIN — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, contemplative and immersive. 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.

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About Survival Nation: An open-world online RPG, survival game designed for VR. In this game, you will kill hundreds of zombies, acquire weapons, learn new skills, craft, explore the world, complete quests, and fight for survival. Choose from three modes: Solo, PVE, and PVP. Will you join a Survival Nation?

2023ActionIndieAdventureRPG29.99 USDWindowsby Wenkly Studio Sp. z o.o.
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Steam players who put hours into Survival Nation also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. After the Fall®

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Survival Nation.

    Top pick for Survival Nation fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Survival Nation.

    From the team that brought you Arizona Sunshine® comes an epic VR action FPS with intense co-op gameplay at its core. Team up with friends and take on a hostile VR world filled with ferocious undead--mutated and twisted by the relentless cold.

    2021ActionAdventure5.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. REQUISITION VR

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource scavenging and an immersive mood with Survival Nation.

    Second-strongest match for Survival Nation fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Survival Nation.

    REQUISITION VR is a first physics-based co-op game where you can use duct tape to link any objects together to create a unique weapon. You can experiment with crafting, connecting any unthinkable combinations: a katana + a circular saw, or an axe + a ball. Inspired by Dead Rising & Walking Dead: S&S

    2023ActionAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. VEIN

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Survival Nation.

    Third-strongest match for Survival Nation fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Survival Nation.

    VEIN is a post-apocalyptic survival multiplayer sandbox game. Gather supplies to survive, explore abandoned buildings, defend your home, and rebuild society, whether alone or with friends.

    2025ActionSimulationRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Fallen Earth Classic

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Survival Nation.

    Ranked #4 for Survival Nation fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Survival Nation.

    Fallen Earth Classic is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online role-playing game developed by Reloaded Productions and operated by Little Orbit. The game takes place in a post-apocalyptic wasteland located around the American Grand Canyon.

    2012Massively MultiplayerRPGFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. 7 Days to Die

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Survival Nation.

    Ranked #5 for Survival Nation fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Survival Nation.

    7 Days to Die is an open-world game that is a unique combination of first-person shooter, survival horror, tower defense, and role-playing games. Play the definitive zombie survival sandbox RPG that came first. Navezgane awaits!

    2024ActionStrategyIndie44.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Private Property

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Survival Nation fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Survival Nation.

    Private Property - the brand new VR zombie shooter set at the end of the XIX century Montana provides endless hours of great fun! This coop multiplayer allows players to team up to jointly defend the Private Property from hordes of Zombies.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure12.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Grim

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Survival Nation.

    Ranked #7 for Survival Nation fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Survival Nation.

    GRIM is an Exclusive VR Multiplayer Survival game where you must immerse yourself, stranded on a secluded part of Earth. Survival is not just a choice but a grueling battle against nature and other players. Gather resources, craft, and build your base, all to stay alive.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Fargone

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Survival Nation.

    Ranked #8 for Survival Nation fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Survival Nation.

    Fargone is an RPG-based survival game with a strong focus on creating a living, breathing world through dynamic events, and NPC interactions. Set in a fictional land known only as The Barrens, you must survive by any means, whether that be alone or by allying yourself with a faction.

    2022ActionSimulationRPG8.39 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Survival Nation at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Survival Nation on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Survival Nation.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Survival Nation on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Survival Nation.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Stardew Valley

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Survival Nation on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Survival Nation.

    You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

    2016IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Survival Nation on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Survival Nation.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Survival Nation on Steam right now. Shares Action with Survival Nation.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Hollow Knight

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Survival Nation on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Survival Nation.

    Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Survival Nation on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Survival Nation.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Survival Nation on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Survival Nation.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Survival Nation.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  2. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Survival Nation.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Survival Nation.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Survival Nation.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Survival Nation.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Survival Nation.

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Survival Nation.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Survival Nation.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Wenkly Studio Sp. z o.o.

Other recommendable Steam games by Wenkly Studio Sp. z o.o., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Elven Assassin

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Survival Nation.

    Another title from Wenkly Studio Sp. z o.o., the studio behind Survival Nation. Shares Action and Indie with Survival Nation.

    Take a bow and kill hordes of orcs in the epic town defense game. You can play alone to conquer the leaderboards or unite with other assassins in online co-op mode. PS. Be careful to avoid massive axes thrown at you by orc warriors.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Frost Survival VR

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Survival Nation.

    Another title from Wenkly Studio Sp. z o.o., the studio behind Survival Nation. Shares Indie and Adventure with Survival Nation.

    Sandbox Survival in VR. Face a frozen wilderness solo or in co-op - build a shelter, craft tools, hunt for food, and manage your resources to endure harsh conditions. Strategize your moves against unpredictable weather and lurking dangers. And remember to keep yourself safe and sane!

    2025IndieAdventureSimulation14.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Survival Nation: Lost Horizon

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Survival Nation.

    Another title from Wenkly Studio Sp. z o.o., the studio behind Survival Nation. Shares Action and Indie with Survival Nation.

    Survival Nation: Lost Horizon is an open-world, top-down zombie survival game. Keep yourself and other survivors alive in a world gone to the zombies, upgrade your gear and skills, and keep civilization going in a world where humans are the top pick on the menu.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Battle of Kings VR

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Survival Nation.

    Another title from Wenkly Studio Sp. z o.o., the studio behind Survival Nation. Shares Indie with Survival Nation.

    The time of war has come! Take the command of your kingdom and use your strategic skills to defend the siege against your fortifications. You can’t win only by defending your Kingdom. Develop your economics, assemble and upgrade your army to defeat the enemy forces in a real Battle of Kings.

    2018StrategyIndieSimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Battle of Kings

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Wenkly Studio Sp. z o.o., the studio behind Survival Nation. Shares Indie with Survival Nation.

    The time of war has come! Take the command of your kingdom and use your strategic skills to defend the siege against your fortifications. You can’t win only by defending your Kingdom. Develop your economics, assemble and upgrade your army to defeat the enemy forces in a real Battle of Kings.

    2018StrategyIndieSimulation6.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Private Property

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Wenkly Studio Sp. z o.o., the studio behind Survival Nation. Shares Action and Indie with Survival Nation.

    Private Property - the brand new VR zombie shooter set at the end of the XIX century Montana provides endless hours of great fun! This coop multiplayer allows players to team up to jointly defend the Private Property from hordes of Zombies.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure12.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Astro Hunters VR

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource scavenging and a challenging mood with Survival Nation.

    Another title from Wenkly Studio Sp. z o.o., the studio behind Survival Nation. Shares Action and Indie with Survival Nation.

    Become one of the Hunters in Astro Hunters VR - PvPvE extraction shooter set in space. Explore a unique planet, fight with different enemies, craft, gather resources, and upgrade your weapons. But remember there are also other hunters on the planet. Will you ally, fight, or betray - it's up to you!

    2024ActionIndie19.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Survival Nation

Does Survival Nation work on Steam Deck?
Survival Nation is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Survival Nation cost?
Survival Nation is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Survival Nation have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Survival Nation supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to Survival Nation?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Survival Nation are After the Fall®, REQUISITION VR, VEIN.
Who developed Survival Nation?
Survival Nation was developed by Wenkly Studio Sp. z o.o..

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