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Games like Dead Space

2008USK 18PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified92 % positive19.99 €

As engineer Isaac Clarke, you fight through the derelict mining ship USG Ishimura, strategically dismembering grotesque Necromorphs limb by limb. Its diegetic HUD-free interface, scarce ammo and oppressive sound design make it a landmark of sci-fi horror.

Dread and tension
Resources and survival
Dark, serious atmosphere
Sci-fi setting

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In short: Games like Dead Space

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Dead Space special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Doom 3

96 %Match

2004PEGI 18PC, Xbox, Steam Deck playable89 % positive

A grim first-person shooter set on a Mars research base where hell breaks loose. Cramped, pitch-black corridors, jump scares and scarce resources make it feel more like survival horror than the fast-paced classic Doom.

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The Callisto Protocol

Lavish presentation

A brutal sci-fi survival horror set in a prison on a moon of Jupiter, where you play convict Jacob Lee fighting mutated inmates with melee, dodging and scarce ammo. Its grim, cinematic presentation and graphic gore define the experience.

The Evil Within

Dread and tension

Shinji Mikami's brutal survival horror sends detective Sebastian Castellanos through a shifting, nightmarish world. Scarce ammo, deadly traps and grotesque monsters keep the tension constantly high.

System Shock 2

Sci-fi setting

A landmark immersive sim horror RPG set aboard an infested starship, where scarce resources, flexible skill builds and the unforgettable AI SHODAN create relentless dread.

Cryostasis

Dread and tension

An atmospheric first-person survival horror set aboard a Soviet nuclear icebreaker frozen in Arctic ice, where you hunt for heat to survive and relive the crew's final moments.

Alien: Rogue Incursion

Sci-fi setting

A single-player VR horror shooter set in the Alien universe that puts you right in the middle of tense xenomorph encounters. The blend of gunplay and dread makes the threat feel intensely immediate.

Resident Evil

Resources and survival

The survival horror blueprint: scarce ammo, tight inventory and interlocking puzzles in a zombie-infested mansion, with fixed camera angles building constant dread and a campy charm.

Resident Evil: Revelations

Dread and tension

A survival-horror shooter set aboard an eerie luxury liner, mixing claustrophobic exploration with scarce ammo and chapters that switch between characters. The HD version brings the handheld adventure to consoles and PC with improved visuals.

Resident Evil 0

Resources and survival

This prequel to the original Resident Evil sends you through a train and a gloomy estate with two characters you can swap between at any time. Scarce ammo, puzzles and fixed camera angles deliver classic survival horror.

System Shock

Sci-fi setting

This remake of the cult classic leaves you alone on the Citadel space station, ruled by the deranged AI SHODAN. You explore sprawling interconnected levels, fight to survive, solve puzzles and piece together the story through audio logs in a bleak cyberpunk atmosphere.