# Games like Survive the Nights

> The closest matches to Survive the Nights: 7 Days to Die, Contagion, Miscreated, Night of the Dead, and VEIN. 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. [7 Days to Die](https://imho.run/games/251570/7-days-to-die) — Also Zombies and Post-apocalyptic, like Survive the Nights. 124,117 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/251570/)
2. [Contagion](https://imho.run/games/238430/contagion) — A frequent pick in Survive the Nights players' libraries, and another Action. 5,535 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/238430/)
3. [Miscreated](https://imho.run/games/299740/miscreated) — Also Massively Multiplayer and Zombies, like Survive the Nights. 11,535 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/299740/)
4. [Night of the Dead](https://imho.run/games/1377380/night-of-the-dead) — Also Zombies, like Survive the Nights. 3,150 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1377380/)
5. [VEIN](https://imho.run/games/1857950/vein) — A frequent pick in Survive the Nights players' libraries, and another RPG. 6,877 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1857950/)
6. [SCUM](https://imho.run/games/513710/scum) — Also Massively Multiplayer and Zombies, like Survive the Nights. 37,396 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/513710/)
7. [Deadside](https://imho.run/games/895400/deadside) — Also Post-apocalyptic, like Survive the Nights. 15,911 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/895400/)
8. [Project Zomboid](https://imho.run/games/108600/project-zomboid) — Also Zombies and Post-apocalyptic, like Survive the Nights. 147,516 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/108600/)
9. [Unturned](https://imho.run/games/304930/unturned) — Shares survival gameplay with Survive the Nights. 220,437 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/304930/)
10. [Mist Survival](https://imho.run/games/914620/mist-survival) — Also Zombies, like Survive the Nights. 7,226 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/914620/)
11. [Don't Starve Together](https://imho.run/games/322330/don-t-starve-together) — Same stressful mood as Survive the Nights. 80,691 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/322330/)
12. [Zombie Survival Game Online](https://imho.run/games/2268560/zombie-survival-game-online) — Also Zombies and Post-apocalyptic, like Survive the Nights. 173 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2268560/)
13. [HumanitZ](https://imho.run/games/1766060/humanitz) — Also Zombies and Post-apocalyptic, like Survive the Nights. 3,908 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1766060/)
14. [Conan Exiles](https://imho.run/games/440900/conan-exiles) — Also Massively Multiplayer, like Survive the Nights. 37,574 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/440900/)
15. [Zompiercer](https://imho.run/games/1262460/zompiercer) — Shares zombie combat with Survive the Nights. 973 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1262460/)
16. [DayZ](https://imho.run/games/221100/dayz) — Also Massively Multiplayer and Zombies, like Survive the Nights. 175,514 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/221100/)
17. [Green Hell](https://imho.run/games/815370/green-hell) — Same stressful mood as Survive the Nights. 25,819 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/815370/)
18. [DeadPoly](https://imho.run/games/1621070/deadpoly) — Also Zombies and Post-apocalyptic, like Survive the Nights. 3,869 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1621070/)
19. [Next Day: Survival](https://imho.run/games/519190/next-day-survival) — Also Post-apocalyptic, like Survive the Nights. 3,094 Steam reviews, 58% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/519190/)
20. [No One Survived](https://imho.run/games/1963370/no-one-survived) — Also Zombies and Post-apocalyptic, like Survive the Nights. 2,271 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1963370/)
21. [Rust](https://imho.run/games/252490/rust) — Same stressful mood as Survive the Nights. 519,643 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252490/)
22. [Junk Survivor](https://imho.run/games/1861630/junk-survivor) — Also Zombies and Post-apocalyptic, like Survive the Nights. 51 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1861630/)
23. [State of Decay](https://imho.run/games/241540/state-of-decay) — Also Zombies and Post-apocalyptic, like Survive the Nights. 8,821 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/241540/)
24. [Left 4 Dead 2](https://imho.run/games/550/left-4-dead-2) — Also Zombies and Post-apocalyptic, like Survive the Nights. 226,496 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/550/)

## 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=541300&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=541300&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=541300&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=541300
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/541300
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Survive the Nights

Survive the Nights is a challenging post-apocalyptic survival game set in an open-world sandbox environment. Developed by a2z Interactive, the multiplayer experience supports online co-op play where players scavenge resources, craft tools, and fortify bases against zombie threats. The game features vehicle mechanics for traversal and transportation across the harsh landscape. Players describe the atmosphere as dark and stressful, with reviewers highlighting the unique vehicle mechanics and fun initial gameplay as notable hooks. Currently holding a 68% positive rating from over 2,000 Steam reviews, the game is marked as playable on Steam Deck. Priced at $19.99 USD and released in 2025, the experience offers a medium-length session suitable for those seeking a challenging cooperative survival adventure.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 541300
- **Developer:** a2z Interactive
- **Publisher:** a2z Interactive
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Stats, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Workshop, In-App Purchases, Online PvP, Online Co-op, Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Remote Play on TV, LAN PvP, LAN Co-op, PvP, Family Sharing, Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime, Co-op
- **Released:** Dec 5, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/541300/survive-the-nights)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=541300&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/541300/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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