5 Games with a horror setting like Unturned that you should try

On paper it is what Unturned is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, a sandbox world and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay and crafting mechanics. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: fantasy world and 2D presentation.

Shelved next to Unturned for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere, a sandbox world and horror setting. To that it adds a first-person view and single-player focus. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings fantasy world.

The genre is the same as Unturned’s, and with it a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on game mode and visuals: this one brings 3D presentation.

On paper it is what Unturned is — a sandbox world, horror setting and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to crafting mechanics. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: punishing difficulty and 2D presentation.

What it holds in common with Unturned is shape: sandbox freedom, a casual, approachable feel and open world exploration. The common ground extends to co-op play and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is progression and visuals: horror tension and cozy, relaxing feel.