Games like Shadows of Kurgansk
If Shadows of Kurgansk is your kind of game, the closest matches are ZOMBI, The Forest and SURVIVAL: Postapocalypse Now — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, mysterious and stressful. 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 →About Shadows of Kurgansk: “Shadows of Kurgansk” is an adventure game, where you need to survive in an area full of danger and mystery. Your goal is to stay alive and find the way out, fighting monsters and completing story driven missions. Fight zombies, build asylums, find your way back home!
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ZOMBI
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Shadows of Kurgansk.
Top pick for Shadows of Kurgansk fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Shadows of Kurgansk.
London is falling. Are you prepared? The Last Blight is upon us. It was foretold. For the second time in history, a great plague has shrouded London in a fog of death. Big Ben tolls as thousands of unprepared die, or worse, are infected by a sickness more gruesome than death.
The Forest
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Shadows of Kurgansk.
Second-strongest match for Shadows of Kurgansk fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shadows of Kurgansk.
As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator.
SURVIVAL: Postapocalypse Now
WHY THIS
Shares a stressful mood with Shadows of Kurgansk.
Third-strongest match for Shadows of Kurgansk fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shadows of Kurgansk.
Want to survive? - Arm yourself and survive. Crafting, shooting, transport and much more awaits you in the Survival game. What happened to the world around and why he died - you may find out. But is this the main question now?
Unturned
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for Shadows of Kurgansk fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shadows of Kurgansk.
You're a survivor in the zombie infested ruins of society, and must work with your friends and forge alliances to remain among the living.
Hurtworld
WHY THIS
Shares a stressful mood with Shadows of Kurgansk.
Ranked #5 for Shadows of Kurgansk fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Shadows of Kurgansk.
Hurtworld is a hardcore multiplayer survival FPS with a focus on competitive gunplay and strategic map control. Built for hardcore gamers, Hurtworld aims to punish.
SKYHILL
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Shadows of Kurgansk.
Ranked #6 for Shadows of Kurgansk fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shadows of Kurgansk.
World War III is over, the world's infested with mutants and your supplies are running out. Fight your way down this damned hotel, from your penthouse on top to the first floor. Craft weapons, search for food and reach the exit. Otherwise you'll be torn apart, starve to death or maybe both...
DESOLATE
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Shadows of Kurgansk.
Ranked #7 for Shadows of Kurgansk fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Shadows of Kurgansk.
DESOLATE is a first person horror survival experience. Form a research team with up to 4 players and explore an open world filled with mysteries and unsolved questions, or do it all on your own.
Just Survive
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for Shadows of Kurgansk fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Shadows of Kurgansk.
Just Survive is a post-apocalyptic survival game that immerses you in a world where humanity is fighting to take back control from the zombie hordes.
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The Long Dark
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Shadows of Kurgansk.
Reviewers of Shadows of Kurgansk cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shadows of Kurgansk.
THE LONG DARK is a thoughtful, exploration-survival experience that challenges solo players to think for themselves as they explore an expansive frozen wilderness in the aftermath of a geomagnetic disaster. There are no zombies -- only you, the cold, and all the threats Mother Nature can muster.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Shadows of Kurgansk.
Reviewers of Shadows of Kurgansk cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Shadows of Kurgansk.
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.
Borderlands 2
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Shadows of Kurgansk cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Shadows of Kurgansk.
The Ultimate Vault Hunter’s Upgrade lets you get the most out of the Borderlands 2 experience.
The Walking Dead
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Shadows of Kurgansk.
Reviewers of Shadows of Kurgansk cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Shadows of Kurgansk.
A five-part adventure horror series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series.
Rust
WHY THIS
Shares a stressful mood with Shadows of Kurgansk.
Reviewers of Shadows of Kurgansk cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Shadows of Kurgansk.
The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night.
H.E.N.T.A.L.K.E.R.
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Shadows of Kurgansk cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Shadows of Kurgansk.
Forget about the rules, there are none here. Just you, your weapon and the endless, ominous wastelands waiting for you to plunge into them. So, are you ready to become a predator among predators? Then welcome to H.E.N.T.A.L.K.E.R.. It will hurt, but damn it will be fun!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Shadows of Kurgansk at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Shadows of Kurgansk on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Shadows of Kurgansk.
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?
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Shadows of Kurgansk on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shadows of Kurgansk.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
WHY THIS
Priced ~70% under Shadows of Kurgansk on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shadows of Kurgansk.
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.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Shadows of Kurgansk on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Shadows of Kurgansk.
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.
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Shadows of Kurgansk on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Shadows of Kurgansk.
The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.
STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Shadows of Kurgansk on Steam right now. Shares Action with Shadows of Kurgansk.
You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.
shapez
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Shadows of Kurgansk on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Shadows of Kurgansk.
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!
STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Shadows of Kurgansk on Steam right now. Shares Action with Shadows of Kurgansk.
Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.
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. Shares Indie with Shadows of Kurgansk.
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 and Adventure with Shadows of Kurgansk.
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 and Indie with Shadows of Kurgansk.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Shadows of Kurgansk.
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?
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shadows of Kurgansk.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
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 Shadows of Kurgansk.
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 Shadows of Kurgansk.
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. Shares Indie with Shadows of Kurgansk.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
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Frequently asked about Shadows of Kurgansk
- Does Shadows of Kurgansk run on Steam Deck?
- Shadows of Kurgansk 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 Shadows of Kurgansk cost?
- Shadows of Kurgansk is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Shadows of Kurgansk?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shadows of Kurgansk are ZOMBI, The Forest, SURVIVAL: Postapocalypse Now.
- Who developed Shadows of Kurgansk?
- Shadows of Kurgansk was developed by Yadon Studio and published by Gaijin inCubator.
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