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Games like Yet Another Zombie Survivors

If you like Yet Another Zombie Survivors (roguelite, survivors-like and zombies), these 10 games are similar in what you do and how you play. They go from most to least similar.

  1. 01 · Very similar

    Megabonk

    Roguelite · Survivors-like · Action

    • In common: short sessions and progression

    When you want short, chaotic runs you can play with a podcast on and that keep showering you with rewards.

  2. 02 · Very similar

    Halls of Torment

    Roguelite · Survivors-like · Retro style

    • In common: short sessions and progression

    For 30 minutes of simple action and constant progression, with a more serious tone than others in the genre.

  3. 03 · Very similar

    Boneraiser Minions

    Roguelite · Survivors-like · Undead

    • In common: short sessions and progression

    When you want short runs where your army grows by itself and you always unlock something new.

  4. 04 · Very similar

    Brotato

    Roguelite · Survivors-like · Arena shooter

    • In common: short sessions and progression
    • Difference: more co-op

    Ideal for a short session with a bit of spark: each wave lasts under a minute and the shop gives you small decisions without overwhelming you.

  5. 05 · Very similar

    Vampire Survivors

    Roguelite · Survivors-like · Action

    • In common: short sessions and progression
    • Difference: more co-op

    Perfect when you have little time and little energy but want to end the session feeling you've made progress: every run unlocks characters, weapons or maps.

  6. 06 · Similar

    BALL x PIT

    Roguelite · Brick breaker · Building

    • In common: progression and short sessions

    When you want short, explosive runs where every ball combination brings something new.

  7. 07 · Similar

    Rogue Legacy

    Roguelite · Platformer · Challenging

    • In common: progression and short sessions
    • Difference: more intense

    When you want each attempt to be worth it: the gold you gather buys permanent upgrades for the next heir.

  8. 08 · Similar

    Hades

    Roguelite · Action · Narrative

    • In common: progression and short sessions
    • Difference: more story

    An attempt lasts between 20 and 40 minutes and you always return home with something: upgrades, new dialogue or story progress.

  9. 09 · Similar

    The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

    Roguelike · Action · Grotesque horror

    • In common: short sessions and progression
    • Difference: more co-op

    When you want a quick run with the thrill of seeing which combination of items you get this time.

  10. 10 · Similar

    Bills Must Be Paid

    Incremental · Active · Humour

    • In common: short sessions and progression

    When you want an active incremental for a couple of afternoons: runs are short and you always upgrade something.

How we pick them

We compare the tags the Steam community gives each game with our own classification: what you do (action, story, building…), the difficulty, how long sessions last and whether you play alone or with others. Nobody pays to appear.

About Yet Another Zombie Survivors

A top-down zombie survivors-like: you move while your squad shoots on its own, and you can add up to two more survivors. In the normal mode, surviving 20 minutes clears the level and unlocks the next one.

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