Games like Metro Exodus
If Metro Exodus is your kind of game, the closest matches are Metro: Last Light Redux, Metro 2033 Redux and S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its cinematic russian landscapes, crew relationships feel personal and dynamic open world exploration. 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.
Get personalized picks →Metro Exodus is a post-apocalyptic first-person action game developed by 4A Games. Set across the vast Russian wilderness, it offers a survival experience where dynamic weather, resource management, and weapon maintenance create constant tension. Players describe the atmosphere as contemplative and immersive, with morality choices shaping how the narrative unfolds. Reviewers highlight how the crew relationships feel personal, and how story decisions ripple through to different endings. The non-linear open world supports both stealth and combat approaches, with environmental storytelling drawn across an entire in-game year. The game holds an 87% positive rating from over 33,000 Steam reviews and runs at a playable level on Steam Deck.
About Metro Exodus: Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.
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Metro: Last Light Redux
WHY THIS
Shares resource management and an atmospheric mood with Metro Exodus.
Top pick for Metro Exodus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
It is the year 2034. Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside – and within. Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface, and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above.
Metro 2033 Redux
WHY THIS
Shares resource management and an atmospheric mood with Metro Exodus.
Second-strongest match for Metro Exodus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the Earth's surface into a poisonous wasteland. A handful of survivors took refuge in the depths of the Moscow underground, and human civilization entered a new Dark Age. The year is 2033.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Metro Exodus.
Third-strongest match for Metro Exodus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl tells a story about survival in the Zone – a very dangerous place, where you fear not only the radiation, anomalies and deadly creatures, but other S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s, who have their own goals and wishes.
Dying Light
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Metro Exodus.
Ranked #4 for Metro Exodus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Metro Exodus.
Ranked #5 for Metro Exodus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat is the direct sequel of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl. As a Major Alexander Degtyarev you should investigate the crash of the governmental helicopters around the Zone and find out, what happened there.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Metro Exodus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
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.
Chernobylite Complete Edition
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for Metro Exodus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
Chernobylite is a science-fiction survival horror RPG. Set in the hyper-realistic, 3D-scanned wasteland of Chernobyl’s Exclusion Zone, explore a non-linear storyline in your search to uncover the truth of your tortured past.
Far Cry® New Dawn
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for Metro Exodus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
Dive into a transformed vibrant post-apocalyptic Hope County, Montana, 17 years after a global nuclear catastrophe. Lead the fight against the Highwaymen, as they seek to take over the last remaining resources.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Metro Exodus
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Stalker
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Metro Exodus cross-mention this title as a similar play.
The background story of "Stalker" is that a teenager encounters various events on the road following a young girl. The teenager(player) can selectively interact and give repairs / help due to these events. How you will lead to different ending. The game was developed during the Global Game Jam 2020.
Fallout 4
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Metro Exodus.
Reviewers of Metro Exodus cross-mention this title as a similar play.
From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Metro Exodus.
Reviewers of Metro Exodus cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl tells a story about survival in the Zone – a very dangerous place, where you fear not only the radiation, anomalies and deadly creatures, but other S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s, who have their own goals and wishes.
Chernobylite Complete Edition
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Metro Exodus cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
Chernobylite is a science-fiction survival horror RPG. Set in the hyper-realistic, 3D-scanned wasteland of Chernobyl’s Exclusion Zone, explore a non-linear storyline in your search to uncover the truth of your tortured past.
Metro 2033 Redux
WHY THIS
Shares resource management and an atmospheric mood with Metro Exodus.
Reviewers of Metro Exodus cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the Earth's surface into a poisonous wasteland. A handful of survivors took refuge in the depths of the Moscow underground, and human civilization entered a new Dark Age. The year is 2033.
Metro: Last Light Redux
WHY THIS
Shares resource management and an atmospheric mood with Metro Exodus.
Reviewers of Metro Exodus cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
It is the year 2034. Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside – and within. Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface, and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Metro Exodus.
Reviewers of Metro Exodus cross-mention this title as a similar play.
You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.
Prey
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Metro Exodus.
Reviewers of Metro Exodus cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Metro Exodus at current Steam store prices.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Metro Exodus on Steam right now. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Metro Exodus on Steam right now. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
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.
Hollow Knight
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Metro Exodus on Steam right now. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
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.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Metro Exodus on Steam right now. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Metro Exodus on Steam right now. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Metro Exodus on Steam right now. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
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.
STRAFTAT
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
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.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
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More from 4A Games
Other recommendable Steam games by 4A Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Metro Exodus
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Metro Exodus.
Another title from 4A Games, the studio behind Metro Exodus. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.
Metro 2033 Redux
WHY THIS
Shares resource management and an atmospheric mood with Metro Exodus.
Another title from 4A Games, the studio behind Metro Exodus. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the Earth's surface into a poisonous wasteland. A handful of survivors took refuge in the depths of the Moscow underground, and human civilization entered a new Dark Age. The year is 2033.
Metro: Last Light Redux
WHY THIS
Shares resource management and an atmospheric mood with Metro Exodus.
Another title from 4A Games, the studio behind Metro Exodus. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
It is the year 2034. Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside – and within. Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface, and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above.
Metro 2033
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Metro Exodus.
Another title from 4A Games, the studio behind Metro Exodus. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
Set in the shattered subway of a post apocalyptic Moscow, Metro 2033 is a story of intensive underground survival where the fate of mankind rests in your hands. In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the earth’s surface into a poisonous wasteland.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Metro: Last Light Redux
WHY THIS
Shares resource management and an atmospheric mood with Metro Exodus.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
It is the year 2034. Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside – and within. Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface, and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above.
Metro 2033 Redux
WHY THIS
Shares resource management and an atmospheric mood with Metro Exodus.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the Earth's surface into a poisonous wasteland. A handful of survivors took refuge in the depths of the Moscow underground, and human civilization entered a new Dark Age. The year is 2033.
Dying Light
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Metro Exodus.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Metro Exodus.
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.
Frequently asked about Metro Exodus
- Does Metro Exodus run on Steam Deck?
- Metro Exodus 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 Metro Exodus cost?
- Metro Exodus is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Metro Exodus?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Metro Exodus are Metro: Last Light Redux, Metro 2033 Redux, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl.
- Who developed Metro Exodus?
- Metro Exodus was developed by 4A Games and published by Deep Silver.
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