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Games like Survivor Squad

If Survivor Squad is your kind of game, the closest matches are Survivor Squad: Gauntlets, Death Nomad and FALL — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its procedural generation offers replayability, atmospheric and challenging. 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 Survivor Squad: Survivor Squad is a Strategy Action game where you control a Squad of up to four survivors and guide them through a highly randomized world looking for supplies to aid you on your journey.

2015ActionStrategyIndie2.99 USDDeck PlayableWindows · macOS · Linuxby Endless Loop Studios
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Steam players who put hours into Survivor Squad 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. Survivor Squad: Gauntlets

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Survivor Squad.

    Top pick for Survivor Squad fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Survivor Squad.

    Command your Squad of Survivors in a game where Line of Sight is extremely important, you cannot shoot what you cannot see. Develop your formations, move as a unit and cover every corner. Leave no man behind!

    2015ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Death Nomad

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Survivor Squad fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Survivor Squad.

    Death nomad is a survival game with procedurally generated environments. The environment will force you to improve your equipment, defense and constantly move around the world, prolonging your chances of survive.

    2025ActionIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. FALL

    WHY THIS

    Shares permadeath and an atmospheric mood with Survivor Squad.

    Third-strongest match for Survivor Squad fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Survivor Squad.

    In the past, the world was almost invaded by zombies.You will play the commander of the remaining survivor camp, searching for hope for the last surviving companions, forming and assigning your special police squad to explore this post-apocalyptic world filled with zombies!

    2024ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Envy the Dead

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource scavenging, crafting and a tense mood with Survivor Squad.

    Ranked #4 for Survivor Squad fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Survivor Squad.

    Envy the Dead is zombie survival roguelike, in which you are leading group of unique, randomly generated characters through destroyed lands, infested with zombies.

    2016StrategySimulationRPG2.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Atom Zombie Smasher

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Survivor Squad.

    Ranked #5 for Survivor Squad fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Survivor Squad.

    The zombie apocalypse is upon us and it's up to you to evacuate everyone before they fall prey to the undead. Conduct massive rescue operations with a helping hand from snipers, artillery crews, orbital bombardments, and more.

    2011StrategyIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Strain Tactics

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Survivor Squad.

    Ranked #6 for Survivor Squad fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Survivor Squad.

    Strain Tactics is a real-time-with-pause tactical game, where you command a squad of soldiers to liberate earth from an alien infestation. Using your helibase, deploy your custom squad and provide air support. Remember to keep your crew sane and motivated while staying clear of alien contamination!

    2017ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. DeadPoly

    WHY THIS

    Shares crafting with Survivor Squad.

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

    DeadPoly is a polygon arcade zombie survival looter shooter with base building, crafting, scavenging, leveling, questing, and more, but your only goal is survival, everything else is optional.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Deadly Days

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Survivor Squad fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Survivor Squad.

    Deadly Days is a unique strategic rogue-lite in the zombie apocalypse. Manage and protect a group of survivors and help them to stop the catastrophe. Discover and use a large number of wild and crazy objects, even wilder and crazier survivors, special abilities, and deadly weapons.

    2019ActionStrategyIndie11.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Survivor Squad on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Survivor Squad.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Survivor Squad on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Survivor Squad.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Survivor Squad on Steam right now. Shares Action with Survivor Squad.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Survivor Squad on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Survivor Squad.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Survivor Squad on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Survivor Squad.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Survivor Squad on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Survivor Squad.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Bejeweled® 3

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Survivor Squad on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Survivor Squad.

    The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.

    2010StrategyCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Survivor Squad on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Survivor Squad.

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 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 Survivor Squad.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  2. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  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 Survivor Squad.

    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. Awaria

    WHY THIS

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

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  6. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

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

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

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

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

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

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Endless Loop Studios

Other recommendable Steam games by Endless Loop Studios, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Game Corp DX

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Endless Loop Studios, the studio behind Survivor Squad. Shares Indie with Survivor Squad.

    Manage your Game Studio, earn big bucks, impress the critics, beat rival studios and clean up at the awards!

    2015IndieSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Blueprint Tycoon

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Survivor Squad.

    Another title from Endless Loop Studios, the studio behind Survivor Squad. Shares Indie with Survivor Squad.

    Build your settlement, gather goods, ensure maximum efficiency and make a profit!

    2016IndieSimulationCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Hyper Knights

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Endless Loop Studios, the studio behind Survivor Squad. Shares Action and Indie with Survivor Squad.

    Slash and Dash, raise your army, learn powerful combos and take back your land!

    2017ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Battle Royale Tycoon

    WHY THIS

    Shares a stressful mood with Survivor Squad.

    Another title from Endless Loop Studios, the studio behind Survivor Squad. Shares Strategy and Indie with Survivor Squad.

    Design and build arenas for your guests to fight in, keep them happy, your workers paid and make a profit!

    2019StrategyIndieSimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Ninja Tycoon

    WHY THIS

    Shares a stressful mood with Survivor Squad.

    Another title from Endless Loop Studios, the studio behind Survivor Squad. Shares Strategy and Indie with Survivor Squad.

    Recruit Ninjas, Hire Workers, build your base, train your Ninjas and send them on Missions!

    2018StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Survivor Squad: Gauntlets

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Survivor Squad.

    Another title from Endless Loop Studios, the studio behind Survivor Squad. Shares Action and Strategy with Survivor Squad.

    Command your Squad of Survivors in a game where Line of Sight is extremely important, you cannot shoot what you cannot see. Develop your formations, move as a unit and cover every corner. Leave no man behind!

    2015ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Hyper Knights: Battles

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Endless Loop Studios, the studio behind Survivor Squad. Shares Strategy and Indie with Survivor Squad.

    Spartans vs Persians, Ogres vs Chickens, Marines vs Archers. Create your own units, customize their AI and watch them fight!

    2017StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Learn Game Development, Unity Code Monkey

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Survivor Squad.

    Another title from Endless Loop Studios, the studio behind Survivor Squad.

    Learn Game Development from a Professional Indie Game Developer. Make your own games and bring your ideas to life!

    2020SimulationFreeSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Survivor Squad

Does Survivor Squad run on Steam Deck?
Survivor Squad is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Survivor Squad cost?
Survivor Squad is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Survivor Squad have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Survivor Squad supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer).
What games are most similar to Survivor Squad?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Survivor Squad are Survivor Squad: Gauntlets, Death Nomad, FALL.
Who developed Survivor Squad?
Survivor Squad was developed by Endless Loop Studios.

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