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Kenshi

201884/100
Real Time Strategy (RTS)Role-playing (RPG)StrategyAdventureIndie

Fantasy · Open World · Sandbox · Sci-Fi · Stealth · Survival

Kenshi throws you into a brutal, persistent open world where survival is a constant struggle. You're free to forge your own path, whether that means building a bustling settlement, becoming a fearsome bandit, or simply scraping by as a wandering mercenary. Its core appeal lies in its emergent storytelling, with player actions and the harsh realities of the world shaping the narrative in unpredictable and often unforgiving ways.

About Kenshi

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A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Research new equipment and craft new gear. Purchase and upgrade your own buildings to use as safe fortified havens when things go bad, or use them to start up a business. Aid or oppose the various factions in the world while striving for the strength and wealth necessary to simply survive in the harsh desert. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors. Carry your wounded squad mates to safety and get them all home alive.

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Rating
Critic & community
85
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Recommendation strength
78%

Death Stranding

2019 · Adventure

Trading Kenshi's harsh survival for a post-apocalyptic delivery service, Death Stranding still emphasizes solitary exploration of a vast, dangerous world, and the slow, deliberate work of building something from nothing.

Why recommended

  • Criteria — Singleplayer experience focused on navigating a vast open world and overcoming environmental challenges
  • Exploration and discovery are central to the core gameplay, as players uncover the mysteries of the world and find ways to traverse it
  • While less explicit than some RPGs, the narrative is driven by named characters with arcs and dialogue-driven plot points
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Rating
Critic & community
75
Match
Recommendation strength
75%

If you enjoy Kenshi's blend of survival and base-building, 7 Days to Die offers a similar experience with a focus on zombie hordes and crafting.

Why recommended

  • Criteria — Singleplayer experience with a focus on surviving in a harsh environment
  • Exploration and discovery are central to the core gameplay, as players uncover the mysteries of the world and find ways to survive
  • The game features a large open world for exploration and survival.
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Rating
Critic & community
70
Match
Recommendation strength
72%

If Kenshi's post-apocalyptic setting and survival mechanics appeal, Miscreated offers a similar experience, but with a focus on a more modern, desolate landscape.

Why recommended

  • The game features a large open world for exploration and survival
  • Criteria — Singleplayer experience with a focus on surviving in a harsh environment
  • While not the primary focus, the game has some narrative elements and lore to discover, fitting the Adventure criteria

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