# Games like Generation Zero®

> The closest matches to Generation Zero®: 7 Days to Die, Fallout 76, Zombie Survival Game Online, The Forever Winter, and Deadside. 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 Base-Building and Post-apocalyptic, like Generation Zero. 124,117 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/251570/)
2. [Fallout 76](https://imho.run/games/1151340/fallout-76) — A frequent pick in Generation Zero players' libraries, and another RPG. 45,529 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1151340/)
3. [Zombie Survival Game Online](https://imho.run/games/2268560/zombie-survival-game-online) — Shares scavenging and crafting with Generation Zero. 173 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2268560/)
4. [The Forever Winter](https://imho.run/games/2828860/the-forever-winter) — Shares crafting with Generation Zero. 15,319 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2828860/)
5. [Deadside](https://imho.run/games/895400/deadside) — A frequent pick in Generation Zero players' libraries, and another Action. 15,911 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/895400/)
6. [ZERO Sievert](https://imho.run/games/1782120/zero-sievert) — Also Post-apocalyptic, like Generation Zero. 7,696 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1782120/)
7. [State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition](https://imho.run/games/495420/state-of-decay-2-juggernaut-edition) — Also Base-Building and Post-apocalyptic, like Generation Zero. 21,377 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/495420/)
8. [Volcanoids](https://imho.run/games/951440/volcanoids) — Shares base defense and vehicle combat with Generation Zero. 4,861 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/951440/)
9. [Atomic Heart](https://imho.run/games/668580/atomic-heart) — Also Robots, like Generation Zero. 12,972 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/668580/)
10. [PIONER](https://imho.run/games/3105890/pioner) — Shares scavenging and skill tree progression with Generation Zero. 1,152 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3105890/)
11. [Pacific Drive](https://imho.run/games/1458140/pacific-drive) — Shares scavenging and crafting with Generation Zero. 13,492 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1458140/)
12. [S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl](https://imho.run/games/4500/s-t-a-l-k-e-r-shadow-of-chernobyl) — Also Post-apocalyptic, like Generation Zero. 15,019 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4500/)
13. [Sons Of The Forest](https://imho.run/games/1326470/sons-of-the-forest) — Shares base defense with Generation Zero. 113,459 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1326470/)
14. [Metro Exodus](https://imho.run/games/412020/metro-exodus) — Also Post-apocalyptic, like Generation Zero. 33,790 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/412020/)
15. [Sunkenland](https://imho.run/games/2080690/sunkenland) — Also Base-Building and Post-apocalyptic, like Generation Zero. 8,775 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2080690/)
16. [The Surge](https://imho.run/games/378540/the-surge) — Also Mechs and Robots, like Generation Zero. 4,366 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/378540/)
17. [DAEMON X MACHINA](https://imho.run/games/1167450/daemon-x-machina) — Also Mechs and Robots, like Generation Zero. 2,299 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1167450/)
18. [Zompiercer](https://imho.run/games/1262460/zompiercer) — Shares crafting with Generation Zero. 973 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1262460/)
19. [Terminator: Resistance](https://imho.run/games/954740/terminator-resistance) — Also Robots and Post-apocalyptic, like Generation Zero. 9,410 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/954740/)
20. [XERA: Survival](https://imho.run/games/625340/xera-survival) — Also Base-Building and Robots, like Generation Zero. 2,413 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/625340/)
21. [The Forest](https://imho.run/games/242760/the-forest) — Same atmospheric mood as Generation Zero. 175,474 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242760/)
22. [DayZ](https://imho.run/games/221100/dayz) — Also Post-apocalyptic, like Generation Zero. 175,514 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/221100/)
23. [Green Hell](https://imho.run/games/815370/green-hell) — Also Base-Building, like Generation Zero. 25,819 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/815370/)
24. [Valheim](https://imho.run/games/892970/valheim) — Shares crafting with Generation Zero. 558,366 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/892970/)

## 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=704270&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=704270&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=704270&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=704270
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/704270
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Generation Zero®

Generation Zero is a survival shooter set in a massive open world inspired by 1980s Sweden, released in 2019 by Systemic Reaction. Players can engage solo or team up with up to three others in seamless online co-op as they scavenge, craft, and build bases against lethal mechanical enemies. The game features skill-tree progression, stealth takedowns, companion recruitment, and base-defense mechanics alongside traditional survival elements. Reviewers note the 1980s Swedish aesthetic feels immersive and nostalgic, with machine enemies described as fast and tactically challenging, while exploration rewards players with secrets and Easter eggs. The 77% positive rating from over 18,000 Steam reviews reflects broad player satisfaction with the atmospheric, tense survival experience. The game is verified on Steam Deck and currently priced at $24.99.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 704270
- **Developer:** Systemic Reaction™
- **Publisher:** Avalanche Studios
- **Genres:** Action, Adventure
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, Online Co-op, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Mar 26, 2019
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/704270/generation-zero)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=704270&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/704270/)
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