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We filtered the 50 games similar to Earth 2160 down to the 4 that fit the “Post-Apocalyptic” category. Hyper Light Drifter, Grim Dawn and How to Survive top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Earth 2160.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

The best games with a post-apocalyptic setting like Earth 2160

4 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Earth 2160. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

Hyper Light Drifter

75 similarity to Earth 2160

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Closest overall match

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiPost-ApocalypticIsometric

Year 2016Dev Heart MachineOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Same family as Earth 2160: melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in progression and visuals — its own ground is exploration and discovery, and fantasy world.

Released 11 years after Earth 2160.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting44Visuals34Progression0

Grim Dawn

71 similarity to Earth 2160

NGL86

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleePost-ApocalypticIsometric

Year 2016Dev Crate EntertainmentPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Xbox

Same family as Earth 2160: melee combat, post-apocalyptic world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is progression and setting: exploration and discovery, and fantasy world.

Released 11 years after Earth 2160.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals72Setting26Progression0

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How to Survive

68 similarity to Earth 2160

NGL84

Closest on visuals

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleePost-ApocalypticThird PersonIsometric

Year 2013Dev EKO Software · 505 GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

On paper it is what Earth 2160 is — melee combat, post-apocalyptic world and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in progression and setting — its own ground is tactical combat and horror setting.

Released 8 years after Earth 2160.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode80Combat58Setting28Progression0

Dead Rising 3

62 similarity to Earth 2160

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleePost-ApocalypticThird PersonIsometric

Year 2013Dev Capcom Game Studio Vancouver, Inc. · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox

The genre is the same as Earth 2160’s, and with it melee combat, post-apocalyptic world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is progression and setting: exploration and discovery, and horror setting.

Released 8 years after Earth 2160.

Genre100Combat100Game mode92Visuals79Setting26Progression0

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