6 Games like This War of Mine on Xbox that you should try

Same family as This War of Mine: post-apocalyptic world, single-player focus and base building. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and a sci-fi setting.

On paper it is what This War of Mine is — single-player focus, crafting mechanics and 2D presentation — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world.

It comes from the same genre as This War of Mine and shares single-player focus and base building. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: a space setting and an isometric view.

Genre puts it alongside This War of Mine, and so does dark, oppressive atmosphere, single-player focus and resource management. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is melee combat and a sci-fi setting.

Its point of contact with This War of Mine is deep simulation, strong narrative focus and post-apocalyptic world. To that it adds single-player focus and base building. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings real-time strategy and a sci-fi setting.

Held in common with This War of Mine: survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and resource management. The distance is in visuals and progression — its own ground is exploration and discovery, and puzzle design.