6 Simulation games like DayZ that you should try

If DayZ worked for you because of strong narrative focus, a sandbox world and multiplayer gameplay, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in tone and game mode — its own ground is offline play.

It meets DayZ on shooting mechanics, a sandbox world and tactical combat. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: third-person shooting and a sci-fi setting.

With DayZ it shares shooting mechanics, tactical combat and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting and genre: real-time strategy and historical setting.

The thread back to DayZ runs through shooting mechanics, tactical combat and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and genre: third-person shooting and historical setting.

Its point of contact with DayZ is shooting mechanics, tactical combat and co-op play. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and genre: third-person shooting and historical setting.

The thread back to DayZ runs through shooting mechanics, ranged combat and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is genre: single-player focus and an early-access release.