Metro Exodus similar games & best alternatives

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Metro Exodus

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One • 2020

Should you play it?

Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.

What works

  • Immersive post-apocalyptic atmosphere
  • Deep narrative with emotional character development
  • Semi-open world exploration with secrets
  • Weapon customization and crafting system
  • High-quality graphics and sound design

Things to keep in mind

  • Some bugs and technical issues reported
  • Main character does not speak, limiting expression
  • Stealth mechanics can be clunky or frustrating
  • Some linear sections reduce open-world feel
  • Controversy over initial epic store exclusivity

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • God of War

  • Days Gone

  • Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

  • BioShock Infinite

  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

  • Metro: Last Light Redux

Less intimate

Games that feels like Metro Exodus but with less focus on close relationships

  • Witchfire

  • Dead Space

  • Wolfenstein: The New Order

  • Resident Evil Village

  • Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

  • DOOM Eternal

Less fellowship-oriented

Games that feels like Metro Exodus but with less of a community feel

  • The Last of Us™ Part I

  • God of War Ragnarök

  • A Plague Tale: Innocence

  • NieR:Automata™

  • Luna Abyss

  • South of Midnight

More social

Games that feels like Metro Exodus but with more teamwork and cooperation

  • Dead Space™ 3

  • Warhammer: Vermintide 2

  • Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition

  • Dying Light: The Beast

  • Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem

  • Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition

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Metro Exodus: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Fellowship, Story.

Last update: 21/08/2026