Games Like Dead Rising (Series) Similar Horror Games like Dead Rising (Series)

Dead Rising is described as '4 marks the return of photojournalist Frank West in an all-new chapter of one of the most popular zombie game franchises of all time. All of the classic hallmarks of the ground breaking series return, including a huge array of weapons and vehicles players can combine' and is a Horror Game in the games category. There are more than 25 games similar to Dead Rising for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Steam, Mac, Linux and Android apps. The best Dead Rising alternative is Outlast. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Cry of Fear or Dead Meets Lead. Other Dead Rising like games are Metro, Left 4 Dead, Alone in the Dark and Resident Evil.

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    Outlast

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    Outlast is a series of first-person survival horror video games developed by Red Barrels. The plot centers around each game's protagonist trying to survive from a pursuing enemy whilst exploring poorly-lit environments with their camcorder and attempting to uncover the...

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    • Outlast is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Dead Rising.

    • Outlast is the most popular commercial alternative to Dead Rising.

    • Outlast is Paid and ProprietaryDead Rising is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Metro

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    Metro is a survival horror first-person shooter video game series, based on the novel Metro 2033 by Russian author Dmitry Glukhovsky.

    45 Metro alternatives

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    • Pay once
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  5. Alone in the Dark icon

    Alone in the Dark

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    Single-player survival horror set in a 1930s Louisiana mansion, offering narrative-driven exploration, two distinctive protagonists, psychological and Southern Gothic themes, item-based puzzles, combat against supernatural creatures, and detailed resource management.

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    • Pay once
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    • Windows
    • Steam
    • GOG.com
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    • Nintendo Wii / Wii U
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  6. Resident Evil icon

    Resident Evil

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    Resident Evil, known as Biohazard in Japan, is a survival horror video game-based media franchise created by Shinji Mikami and Tokuro Fujiwara and owned by the video game company Capcom.

    29 Resident Evil alternatives

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    • Pay once
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    • Windows
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  7. 7 Days to Die icon

    7 Days to Die

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    In the year 2034 nuclear attacks have decimated the Earth and the remaining population is infected by an unknown virus. The infected die within 7 days and soon reanimate becoming blood-thirsty zombies. No one believed it; nobody expected it and nothing can stop it!

    32 7 Days to Die alternatives

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  9. Cry of Fear icon

    Cry of Fear

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    Cry of Fear is a psychological single-player and co-op horror game set in a deserted town filled with horrific creatures and nightmarish delusions.

    29 Cry of Fear alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Windows
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    • Cry of Fear is the most popular free alternative to Dead Rising.

    • Cry of Fear is Free and ProprietaryDead Rising is Paid and Proprietary
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    Aliens vs Predator

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    Aliens vs. Predator is a science fiction first-person shooter video game, developed by Rebellion Developments

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  11. Killing Floor Mod icon

    Killing Floor Mod

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    Killing Floor is a "Total Conversion" mod for Unreal Tournament 2004 game. Playing as a squad of marines, you must use firepower and teamwork to drive back massive hordes of bloodthirsty zombies.

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  12. The Last of Us icon

    The Last of Us

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    The Last of Us is a critically acclaimed post-apocalyptic survival game following the emotional journey of Joel and Ellie in a world overrun by a deadly infection.

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    • Pay once
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  13. Dead Meets Lead icon

    Dead Meets Lead

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    Dead Meets Lead is every bit and piece of what a challenging zombie-slaying action game should be. Enter the role of the 18th century commander who’s on a mission to obliterate evil, by fighting your way through the island of El Mirando.

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    • Windows
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    Penumbra

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    Penumbra: Overture is the first in a series of episodic survival horror games developed by Swedish developer Frictional Games. It was originally intended as the first episode of a trilogy. With the announcement of the second episode, Penumbra: Black Plague, it was stated that...

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