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11 Games with a post-apocalyptic setting like Crossout that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Crossout down to the 11 that fit the “Post-Apocalyptic” category. The Last of Us, Days Gone and Gears of War 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Crossout.

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Within the “Post-Apocalyptic” category, the closest game to Crossout is The Last of Us — scoring 57/100 on our similarity scale. Days Gone and Gears of War 2 follow close behind.

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The best games with a post-apocalyptic setting like Crossout

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Crossout. Each one has been evaluated across 20 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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The Last of Us

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The Last of Us
Closest overall match
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerMeleeRangedPost-ApocalypticLootCraftingThird Person
Year 2013Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

Its point of contact with Crossout is melee combat, post-apocalyptic world and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on loot and gear systems, and a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is single-player focus.

Genre100Visuals100Combat74Setting73Progression70Game mode27
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Days Gone

57
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Days Gone
Closest on world
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerMeleeSandbox WorldPost-ApocalypticCraftingThird Person
Year 2019Dev Bend Studio · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · PS5

On paper it is what Crossout is — a sandbox world, melee combat and post-apocalyptic world — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds crafting mechanics and a third-person camera. They part company on game mode and progression: this one brings open world exploration and single-player focus.

Genre100Visuals100Setting71World63Combat41Progression37
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Gears of War 2

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Gears of War 2
Closest on combat
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedPost-ApocalypticThird Person
Year 2008Dev Epic Games · Microsoft Game Studios

With Crossout it shares melee combat, post-apocalyptic world and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on game mode: this one brings offline play.

It predates Crossout by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Setting75Game mode44
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Contra III: The Alien Wars

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Contra III: The Alien Wars
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerCo-opPost-ApocalypticThird PersonOffline
Year 1992Dev Konami

The genre is the same as Crossout’s, and with it post-apocalyptic world, multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is game mode and visuals: offline play and an isometric view.

It predates Crossout by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting75Visuals50Game mode44
5

Rogue Trooper

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NGL81
Rogue Trooper
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedPost-ApocalypticThird Person
Year 2006Dev RebellionPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to Crossout for good reason: melee combat, post-apocalyptic world and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is game mode and setting: a sci-fi setting and offline play.

It predates Crossout by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Combat75Setting57Game mode45
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ARC Raiders

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NGL86
ARC Raiders
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerCo-opPost-ApocalypticCraftingThird Person
Year 2025Dev Embark StudiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

On paper it is what Crossout is — post-apocalyptic world, multiplayer gameplay and crafting mechanics — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in progression and game mode — its own ground is skill tree progression.

Released 8 years after Crossout.

Genre100Visuals100Setting75Game mode56Progression42
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Bionic Commando

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Bionic Commando
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerMeleePost-ApocalypticThird PersonSolo
Year 2009Dev GRIN · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

On paper it is what Crossout is — melee combat, post-apocalyptic world and multiplayer gameplay — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode and combat — its own ground is single-player focus.

It predates Crossout by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Setting75Combat51Game mode27
8

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition

49
NGL79
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerMeleePost-ApocalypticThird PersonSolo
Year 2006Dev K2 LLC · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Same family as Crossout: melee combat, post-apocalyptic world and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode and combat — its own ground is single-player focus.

It predates Crossout by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Setting73Combat51Game mode28
9

Gears of War 3

49
NGL97
Gears of War 3
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerCo-opPost-ApocalypticLootThird Person
Year 2011Dev Epic Games · Microsoft Studios

On paper it is what Crossout is — loot and gear systems, post-apocalyptic world, and multiplayer gameplay — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in progression and game mode — its own ground is horror setting and offline play.

Genre100Visuals100Setting59Game mode44Progression36
10

Shadow the Hedgehog

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NGL46
Shadow the Hedgehog
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerPost-ApocalypticThird PersonOfflineSolo
Year 2005Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3

With Crossout it shares post-apocalyptic world, multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera. They part company on game mode: this one brings offline play.

It predates Crossout by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Setting75Game mode22
11

Twisted Metal 2

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Twisted Metal 2
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerPost-ApocalypticThird PersonOfflineSolo
Year 1996Dev SingleTrac · Sony Online EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

What carries over from Crossout is post-apocalyptic world, multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is game mode: offline play.

It predates Crossout by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Setting73Game mode22

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