Distrust: Polar Survival similar games & best alternatives

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Distrust: Polar Survival

2017

Should you play it?

DISTRUST is an isometric survival adventure with procedural generation on an Arctic research station lost in the endless dark of a polar night. A story-rich fiction with multiple endings that suits both singleplayer fans and co-op enthusiasts.

What works

  • Engaging survival resource management
  • Atmospheric visuals and soundtrack
  • Cooperative multiplayer mode
  • Randomized zones and replayability
  • Active developer support and updates

Things to keep in mind

  • High reliance on rng can cause frustration
  • Some bugs and stability issues in co-op
  • Limited narrative depth
  • Monotonous enemy design
  • Steep learning curve for new players

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Hot Brass

  • Siege Survival: Gloria Victis Prologue

  • Age of Darkness: Final Stand

  • Don't Escape: 4 Days to Survive

  • Invisible, Inc.

  • Beyond Contact

More violent

Games that feels like Distrust: Polar Survival but with more combat and destruction

  • Solstice Chronicles: MIA

  • Party Hard 2

  • SYNTHETIK 2

  • 10 Miles To Safety

  • The Red Solstice

  • War Mongrels

Less social

Games that feels like Distrust: Polar Survival but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • UnderRail

  • They Are Billions

  • Blightstone

  • Tactical Breach Wizards

  • Astral Throne

  • The Iron Oath

More expressive

Games that feels like Distrust: Polar Survival but with more self-expression and customization

  • Project Zomboid

  • Elin

  • Chroma Squad

  • The Stone of Madness

  • Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

  • Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG

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Distrust: Polar Survival: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Intimacy, Relaxation.

Last update: 21/08/2026