Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition similar games & best alternatives

Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S • 2022

Should you play it?

Humanity is fighting a losing battle against the virus. Experience a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by hordes of zombies, where your parkour and combat skills are key to survival. Traverse the City freely during the day, but watch the monsters take over during the night.

What works
  • Fluid and satisfying parkour system
  • Visceral and engaging melee combat
  • Large, vertical open world with exploration
  • Meaningful player choices affecting factions and world
  • Active developer support with frequent updates
Things to keep in mind
  • Story and characters often considered weak or unengaging
  • Bugs and technical issues especially in co-op
  • Some repetitive side quests and grind
  • Lack of pvp or competitive modes
  • Limited customization and world modification

What to play next

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Top picks

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  • Ys IX: Monstrum Nox

  • ELEX II

  • Dead Island 2

  • Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • The Baconing

  • Darkstone

  • Perennial Order
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  • Autonomy

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  • Competence

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Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded 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

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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  • Growth

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  • Health

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  • Idle

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  • Intimacy

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    "Players manage resources and threats to keep humans alive and progressing, involving survival elements."

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