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We filtered the 50 games similar to Murder Miners down to the 19 that fit the “Xbox” category. Rust, Grand Theft Auto Online and Quake top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Murder Miners.

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Year 2014Dev JForce Games

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Murder Miners is Rust — scoring 71/100 on our similarity scale. Grand Theft Auto Online and Quake follow close behind.

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The best games like Murder Miners on Xbox

19 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Murder Miners. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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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Rust

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Rust
Closest on genre
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeRangedSandbox WorldFirst Person
Year 2018Dev Facepunch StudiosPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Murder Miners and shares a sandbox world, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on setting and world: this one brings open world exploration and post-apocalyptic world.

Released 4 years after Murder Miners.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode63World52Setting0
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Grand Theft Auto Online

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NGL94
Grand Theft Auto Online
Closest on world
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldFirst Person
Year 2014Dev Rockstar North · Rockstar GamesOn Xbox · PlayStation 3 · PS4

With Murder Miners it shares a sandbox world, single-player focus and a first-person view. They part company on game mode: this one brings adventure storytelling and open world exploration.

Genre100Visuals72World71Game mode62
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Quake

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Quake
Closest overall match
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPRangedMeleeDarkHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Year 1996Dev id Software · SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What carries over from Murder Miners is dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and horror setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is tone: strong narrative focus.

It predates Murder Miners by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Setting83Game mode82Tone37
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DOOM 3

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DOOM 3
Closest on setting
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedDarkHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2004Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Murder Miners worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting, the same is here. The common ground extends to a first-person view and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and game mode: strong narrative focus.

It predates Murder Miners by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Game mode63Tone36
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Aliens vs. Predator

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NGL76
Aliens vs. Predator
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedDarkSci-FiHorrorFirst Person
Year 2010Dev SEGAPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as Murder Miners: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds single-player focus and a first-person view. They part company on tone and game mode: this one brings strong narrative focus.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Combat85Game mode63Tone36
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Star Wars Battlefront

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NGL74
Star Wars Battlefront
Closest on game mode
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOfflinePvPMeleeSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2015Dev EA Digital Illusions CE · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Murder Miners, and so does melee combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is a space setting.

Genre100Game mode89Visuals71Combat53Setting39
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Portal 2

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NGL96
Portal 2
ShooterFPS
Co-opOfflineSoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2011Dev Valve Software · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Murder Miners is — melee combat, a sci-fi setting and co-op play — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is strong narrative focus.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode86Setting58Tone0
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Left 4 Dead 2

66
NGL91
Left 4 Dead 2
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerCo-opSoloRangedMeleeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2009Dev Valve Software · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

Same family as Murder Miners: dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and horror setting. The common ground extends to a first-person view and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is tone and game mode: online features.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Setting77Game mode57Tone43
9

Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2

66
NGL87
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2
ShooterFPS
PvPMultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeDarkCasualHorror
Year 2016Dev PopCap Games · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Shelved next to Murder Miners for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings cozy, relaxing feel and a cartoon aesthetic.

Genre100Game mode80Tone56Combat55Setting51Visuals0
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Left 4 Dead

66
NGL90
Left 4 Dead
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2008Dev Valve Software · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

Genre puts it alongside Murder Miners, and so does dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on a first-person view and single-player focus. The distance is in tone and game mode — its own ground is strong narrative focus and post-apocalyptic world.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Setting61Game mode59Tone40
11

Shotgun Farmers

66
NGL93
Shotgun Farmers
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerSoloCo-opPvPMeleeRangedFirst Person
Year 2017Dev Megastorm GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Murder Miners is — melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: a cartoon aesthetic and 3D presentation.

Released 3 years after Murder Miners.

Genre100Combat100Game mode73Visuals65Setting0
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World War Z

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NGL78
World War Z
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2019Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Shelved next to Murder Miners for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. To that it adds single-player focus and a first-person view. They part company on tone and game mode: this one brings post-apocalyptic world and online features.

Released 5 years after Murder Miners.

Genre100Combat100Setting61Visuals61Game mode55Tone43
13

Overwatch

64
NGL58
Overwatch
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2023Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

What carries over from Murder Miners is a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and a first-person view. They part company on setting: this one brings a third-person camera and free-to-play access.

Released 9 years after Murder Miners.

Genre100Game mode81Visuals72Setting56
14

Quake 4

64
NGL79
Quake 4
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeDarkHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2005Dev Aspyr Media · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

It shares the essentials of what Murder Miners does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in tone and game mode — its own ground is strong narrative focus.

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

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Game mode41Tone37
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F.E.A.R.

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NGL87
F.E.A.R.
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeDarkHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2005Dev Monolith Productions · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Murder Miners worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and horror setting, the same is here. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is tone and game mode: strong narrative focus.

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

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Game mode40Tone36

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