Single-player games like THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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Isle of Survival: The New Dawn
Single-player alternative to THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival.
“Survive and rebuild on a mysterious island. Explore diverse biomes, battle zombies, craft, farm, trade, and harness electricity in this open-world sandbox adventure — alone or with friends.”
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VEIN
Single-player alternative to THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Simulation with THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival.
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.
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Ars Notoria
Single-player alternative to THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival.
Ars Notoria is an open-world survival crafting game set in a rich fantasy world. Learn six distinct schools of magic, gather resources, build your base, expand your influence, and stand against the ever-shifting threat of the Enthralled. You are the one destined to change the kingdom.
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Medieval Dynasty
Single-player alternative to THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival.
Hunt, survive, build and lead in the harsh Middle Ages: Create your own Medieval Dynasty and ensure its long-lasting prosperity or die trying! Play alone or team up with friends to enjoy the ultimate medieval experience.
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Shamania
Single-player alternative to THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival.
Shamania is an open world survival game where you can CRAFT, FIGHT, and EXPLORE a vibrant sandbox world with friends in CO-OP. Expand your base as a hub for survival, gather resources, and master professions to unlock new tools and opportunities!
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Windrose
Single-player alternative to THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival.
Embark on a PvE survival adventure in the Age of Piracy. Fight on land and sea, solo or with friends. Build, craft and explore vast open world filled with dark secrets. Master soulslite combat and take on challenging bosses, command your ship and plunder unspoken treasures!
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DREADZONE
Single-player alternative to THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival.
Dreadzone is a survival game set in a deadly quarantine zone. Scavenge for resources, craft tools, build shelter, and survive against dangerous animals, zombies, mutants, and other survivors. Explore the zone where desperation drives everyone to do whatever it takes to survive.
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DeadPoly
Single-player alternative to THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival.
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.