# Games like Dead Space

> The closest matches to Dead Space: Dead Space™ 2, Resident Evil 4, Alien: Isolation, Prey, and The Callisto Protocol™. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Dead Space™ 2](https://imho.run/games/47780/dead-space-2) — Also Aliens and Third-Person Shooter, like Dead Space. 11,516 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/47780/)
2. [Resident Evil 4](https://imho.run/games/2050650/resident-evil-4) — Also Remake and Third-Person Shooter, like Dead Space. 64,552 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2050650/)
3. [Alien: Isolation](https://imho.run/games/214490/alien-isolation) — Also Aliens and Survival Horror, like Dead Space. 26,101 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/214490/)
4. [Prey](https://imho.run/games/480490/prey) — A frequent pick in Dead Space players' libraries, and another Action. 21,804 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/480490/)
5. [The Callisto Protocol™](https://imho.run/games/1544020/the-callisto-protocol) — Also Third-Person Shooter and Survival Horror, like Dead Space. 16,074 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1544020/)
6. [The Evil Within](https://imho.run/games/268050/the-evil-within) — Also Third-Person Shooter and Survival Horror, like Dead Space. 7,495 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/268050/)
7. [SILENT HILL 2](https://imho.run/games/2124490/silent-hill-2) — Also Remake and Survival Horror, like Dead Space. 22,316 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2124490/)
8. [Cronos: The New Dawn](https://imho.run/games/2101960/cronos-the-new-dawn) — Also Third-Person Shooter and Survival Horror, like Dead Space. 3,630 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2101960/)
9. [ROUTINE](https://imho.run/games/606160/routine) — Also Survival Horror and Space, like Dead Space. 4,122 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/606160/)
10. [Dead Space (2008)](https://imho.run/games/17470/dead-space-2008) — Also Aliens and Third-Person Shooter, like Dead Space. 11,870 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/17470/)
11. [The Last of Us™ Part I](https://imho.run/games/1888930/the-last-of-us-part-i) — Also Third-Person Shooter and Survival Horror, like Dead Space. 27,610 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1888930/)
12. [Aliens: Dark Descent](https://imho.run/games/1150440/aliens-dark-descent) — Also Aliens and Space, like Dead Space. 9,060 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1150440/)
13. [METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER](https://imho.run/games/2417610/metal-gear-solid-snake-eater) — Also Remake and Third-Person Shooter, like Dead Space. 7,547 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2417610/)
14. [System Shock](https://imho.run/games/482400/system-shock) — Also Remake and Survival Horror, like Dead Space. 7,516 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/482400/)
15. [Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2](https://imho.run/games/2183900/warhammer-40-000-space-marine-2) — Also Third-Person Shooter and Space, like Dead Space. 90,341 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2183900/)
16. [Syndrome](https://imho.run/games/409320/syndrome) — Also Survival Horror and Space, like Dead Space. 147 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/409320/)
17. [Black Mesa](https://imho.run/games/362890/black-mesa) — Also Remake and Aliens, like Dead Space. 69,272 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/362890/)
18. [Dead Effect](https://imho.run/games/286040/dead-effect) — Also Survival Horror and Space, like Dead Space. 1,347 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/286040/)
19. [Daymare: 1998](https://imho.run/games/842100/daymare-1998) — Also Third-Person Shooter and Survival Horror, like Dead Space. 1,273 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/842100/)
20. [The Persistence](https://imho.run/games/1140100/the-persistence) — Also Survival Horror, like Dead Space. 63 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1140100/)
21. [Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition](https://imho.run/games/1328670/mass-effect-legendary-edition) — A frequent pick in Dead Space players' libraries, and another RPG. 39,925 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1328670/)
22. [Tormented Souls 2](https://imho.run/games/2464280/tormented-souls-2) — Also Third-Person Shooter and Survival Horror, like Dead Space. 610 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2464280/)
23. [CONTROL Ultimate Edition](https://imho.run/games/870780/control-ultimate-edition) — Also Third-Person Shooter, like Dead Space. 24,216 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/870780/)
24. [Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy](https://imho.run/games/1088850/marvel-s-guardians-of-the-galaxy) — Also Third-Person Shooter and Space, like Dead Space. 18,478 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1088850/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1693980&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1693980&n=20&coop=true
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1693980
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1693980
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Dead Space

Dead Space (2023) is a survival horror action-adventure developed by Motive and published by Electronic Arts. Set in deep space, the game blends third-person shooter combat with psychological horror, placing players in a tense sci-fi environment where they must survive against terrifying threats. Reviewers highlight the atmospheric tension and immersive design that define the experience. Available at $14.99, it holds a Metacritic score of 87 and maintains a 90% positive rating from more than 29,000 Steam reviews. The game runs on Steam Deck in playable mode, allowing players to experience the rebuilt survival horror title on a handheld device. The sci-fi setting and horror elements combine to create an intense single-player journey through hostile space.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1693980
- **Developer:** Motive
- **Publisher:** Electronic Arts
- **Genres:** Action, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, HDR available, Family Sharing, Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Keyboard Only Option, Adjustable Difficulty
- **Released:** Jan 27, 2023
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 87
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1693980/dead-space)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1693980&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1693980/)
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