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Games like Lazarus

If Lazarus is your kind of game, the closest matches are Elite Dangerous, Gangs of Space and Astroflux — picked from the ranked list below. 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 Lazarus: Lazarus was a lightning-fast action mmo for thousands of players in a shared & persistent open world. Sadly, it was canceled halfway through 2019.

2018ActionAdventureWindowsby Spilt Milk Studios Ltd
Lazarus — Steam game cover

Players who liked Lazarus also play

Steam players who put hours into Lazarus 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. Elite Dangerous

    WHY THIS

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

    Take control of your own starship and blaze your trail in an ever-changing galaxy. Master the arts of combat, mining and trade or venture out into the unknown across a 1:1 scale universe.

    2015ActionStrategyAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Gangs of Space

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Lazarus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Lazarus.

    Gangs of Space is a massively-multiplayer Rogue Shmup where Gangs of players compete for the conquest of the galaxy.

    2017ActionIndieMassively MultiplayerFreeSteam ↗
  3. Astroflux

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Lazarus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Lazarus.

    Play Astroflux - a retro styled, action packed MMO space shooter.

    2016ActionAdventureMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Lost Ark

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Lazarus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Lazarus.

    Embark on an odyssey for the Lost Ark in a vast, vibrant world: explore new lands, seek out lost treasures, and test yourself in thrilling action combat in this action-packed free-to-play RPG.

    2022ActionAdventureMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Lazarus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Lazarus.

    Eldar, Orks, Chaos or Space Marines, in the fiercest battles for universal peace, through any means. Try the Free Demo - or buy the Full Premium Game below. We will not give up.

    2016ActionAdventureMassively MultiplayerSteam ↗
  6. Spiral Knights

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Lazarus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Lazarus.

    Join the ranks of the Spiral Knights. Stranded on an alien world, you must explore the ever-changing Clockworks beneath its surface.

    2011ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Isle

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Lazarus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Lazarus.

    Experience fierce open world survival gameplay as you attempt to stay alive on an unforgiving island inhabited by dinosaurs! Hunt. Grow. Survive.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. ARK: Survival Evolved

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Lazarus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Lazarus.

    Stranded on the shores of a mysterious island, you must learn to survive. Use your cunning to kill or tame the primeval creatures roaming the land, and encounter other players to survive, dominate... and escape!

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  2. Warframe

    WHY THIS

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

    Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game

    2013ActionRPGFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Unturned

    WHY THIS

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

    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.

    2017ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Path of Exile

    WHY THIS

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

    You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.

    2013ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Paladins®

    WHY THIS

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

    Paladins is the ultimate fantasy team-based shooter experience, with over 50 customizable Champions fighting in 5v5 action across a diverse Realm of modes and maps!

    2018ActionStrategyAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  6. SCP: Secret Laboratory

    WHY THIS

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

    Deep within a secure underground facility, a sudden containment breach allows many of the secured anomalies to escape from their chambers. Assist the Foundation in re-securing the facility, help the Insurgency in their goal to capture it, or wreak havoc as an SCP in a frantic bid to escape.

    2017ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Aimlabs

    WHY THIS

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

    Aimlabs is the aim trainer of choice for over 45 Million players, from beginners to esports pros. Our unique aim analysis optimizes your gameplay, targets your weaknesses & builds key skills for any FPS game! Time to warm up with our unlimited scenarios & rank up in-game!

    2023ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Where Winds Meet

    WHY THIS

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

    Step into an open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China. Uncover the secrets of your own identity as you rise from a humble village wanderer to the sword master of the imperial capital. Learn martial arts and build your reputation as a hero or a bringer of chaos in this free wuxia world.

    2025ActionAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Spilt Milk Studios Ltd

Other recommendable Steam games by Spilt Milk Studios Ltd, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Trash Goblin

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Spilt Milk Studios Ltd, the studio behind Lazarus.

    A wholesome, cosy shopkeeping game with no pressures, no stress, and endless good vibes! Uncover and clean trinkets then upcycle them to sell to endless colourful and quirky customers. Spend your savings to upgrade your shop, buy better tools, plus expand and customise your space.

    2025SimulationCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Tango Fiesta

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Spilt Milk Studios Ltd, the studio behind Lazarus. Shares Action with Lazarus.

    Tango Fiesta is a top-down cooperative shooter for 1-4 players. Imagine the events from every single 80’s action film ever made really happened to one guy - you & up to 3 friends get to blast, shoot & knife your way through procedurally generated levels as the ultimate one (or 2, 3, or 4) man army!

    2015ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Legend of Tango

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Spilt Milk Studios Ltd, the studio behind Lazarus. Shares Adventure with Lazarus.

    The Legend Of Tango is a short comedy JRPG that tells the story of how Tango Fiesta was born through the medium of a classic fantasy JRPG.

    2015IndieAdventureRPGFreeSteam ↗
  4. HELP: THE GAME

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Spilt Milk Studios Ltd, the studio behind Lazarus.

    HELP: The Game is a project which brings together the top developers, studios and gaming industry superstars - all to raise money for children in war.

    2016Indie14.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. A Verdant Hue

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Spilt Milk Studios Ltd, the studio behind Lazarus.

    A single screen farming game, you play as an orphan who's survived recent attacks and is determined to bring back some life to his family farm, as well as the community around it.

    2016IndieSimulationCasual14.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. King of Crabs

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Spilt Milk Studios Ltd, the studio behind Lazarus. Shares Action with Lazarus.

    Battle Royale with crabs! Intense multiplayer action, with up to 100 players! Scrap, scavenge and slaughter your way to becoming the King of Crabs!

    2023ActionMassively MultiplayerFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  7. Picture Everything: Puzzle Cross Galaxy

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Spilt Milk Studios Ltd, the studio behind Lazarus.

    A chilled out & stimulating nonogram puzzle game with endless logic puzzles to solve. Uncover a huge variety of 3D objects, and discover new puzzles - never run out of fun!

    2023Casual4.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Lazarus

Does Lazarus have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Lazarus supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to Lazarus?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Lazarus are Elite Dangerous, Gangs of Space, Astroflux.
Who developed Lazarus?
Lazarus was developed by Spilt Milk Studios Ltd.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Lazarus.

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