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We filtered the 50 games similar to Trailmakers down to the 11 that fit the “Survival” category. Far Cry 6, Far Cry 3 and Far Cry 4 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Trailmakers.

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Year 2020Dev Flashbulb

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Within the “Survival” category, the closest game to Trailmakers is Far Cry 6 — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. Far Cry 3 and Far Cry 4 follow close behind.

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The best survival games like Trailmakers

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Trailmakers. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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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Far Cry 6

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NGL75
Far Cry 6
Closest overall match
ActionOpen World Action
Co-opMultiplayerSoloOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCrafting
Year 2021Dev Ubisoft Toronto · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

What brings it close to Trailmakers is open world exploration, melee combat and co-op play, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on setting: this one brings a contemporary setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Progression77Setting0
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Far Cry 3

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NGL89
Far Cry 3
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCrafting
Year 2012Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Its point of contact with Trailmakers is open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on combat: this one brings stealth mechanics.

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

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression71Combat46
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Far Cry 4

73
NGL85
Far Cry 4
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCrafting
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It comes from the same genre as Trailmakers and shares open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: tactical combat and historical setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression72Combat36Setting0
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Generation Zero

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NGL62
Generation Zero
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCrafting
Year 2019Dev Systemic ReactionOn PS4 · PC · PS5

Held in common with Trailmakers: open world exploration, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on setting: this one brings post-apocalyptic world.

Genre100Combat100World100Game mode77Progression71Setting0
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Far Cry 2

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NGL70
Far Cry 2
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration
Year 2008Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Same family as Trailmakers: open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in game mode and combat — its own ground is stealth mechanics.

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

Genre100World82Progression60Combat57Game mode49
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Homefront: The Revolution

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NGL55
Homefront: The Revolution
Closest on progression
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldExplorationCrafting
Year 2016Dev Deep Silver Dambuster Studios · Deep SilverOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

On paper it is what Trailmakers is — open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on crafting mechanics. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is tactical combat and historical setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World64Combat51Setting0
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Far Cry New Dawn

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NGL74
Far Cry New Dawn
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldExploration
Year 2019Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Genre puts it alongside Trailmakers, and so does open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: post-apocalyptic world.

Genre100Game mode100Combat74World65Progression60Setting0
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Rise of the Tomb Raider

58
NGL90
Rise of the Tomb Raider
ActionOpen World Action
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldExplorationCrafting
Year 2015Dev Crystal Dynamics · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · Linux · PC

On paper it is what Trailmakers is — open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to crafting mechanics. Where the two diverge is combat and world: stealth mechanics.

Genre100Game mode73Progression72World60Combat47
9

SOS

56
NGL26
SOS
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeOpen WorldExploration
Dev Outpost GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

Shelved next to Trailmakers for good reason: open world exploration, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on progression and world: this one brings ranged combat.

Genre100Game mode75Combat67World52Progression46
10

The Darkness II

56
NGL87
The Darkness II
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldExploration
Year 2012Dev Digital Extremes · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

On paper it is what Trailmakers is — open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: horror setting.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode76World59Progression53Setting0
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Down To One

49
NGL40
Down To One
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeOpen WorldExploration
Year 2016Dev Gadget GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

Same family as Trailmakers: open world exploration, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is progression and game mode: PvP competition.

Genre100Combat73Game mode61World61Progression55

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