Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition similar games & best alternatives

Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Xbox One • 2016

Should you play it?

Welcome to the zombie apocalypse experience of a lifetime – more beautiful than ever. Caught in an epic zombie outbreak on the tropical island of Banoi, your only thought is: Survive!

What works
  • Fun and satisfying zombie combat
  • Cooperative multiplayer with up to 4 players
  • Weapon crafting and upgrades
  • Open world exploration with collectibles
  • Improved graphics over original
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive missions and gameplay
  • Technical bugs and glitches
  • Clunky vehicle controls
  • Shallow story and character development
  • Low active multiplayer population

What to play next

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Top picks

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  • Dead Island Definitive Edition

  • STUFFED

  • Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition

  • Zombie Army 4: Dead War

  • Dead Island 2

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  • 10 Miles To Safety

  • The Ascent

  • Darkstone
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • STUFFED

  • Darkstone

  • HeXen II
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Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Leadership.

Why this game works

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