If you have ever fought to reclaim what was rightfully yours, thenV Risingmight be more than a game for you. Your survival instincts, as well as crafting and building skills, will be put to the test when you find yourself in a world that’s not too keen on the undead. One minute you are managing your castle, the next you are sneaking into human settlements for a midnight snack.
Review: V Rising
Resourceful but challenging where it matters, V Rising’s power-fantasy climb to the top winds sandbox-survival around a cleverly-structured loot grind
Whether you are all about the survival aspects, can’t get enough of thesacred silver, or just want to experience the excitement of findingspectral dust, here are some other fresh meats to sink your fangs into while waiting for the next V Rising update.
These games were chosen based on how similar they are to V Rising in terms of survival mechanics, crafting, base-building, adventuring, and their open world.
Everyone wants freedom to carve out their own path in life, and that’s what you get inOutward, as you step into the world of Aurai. But as you probably already know, freedom is not always fun because you have to fend for yourself while fending off threats like bandits, wolves, and crocodiles.
This is quite similar toV Rising, where you will be feeding on blood while holding your own against vampires, werewolves, and humans. And just likeV Rising, you will be doing a lot of crafting and building in Outward.Co-op RPGsdon’t get better thanOutward, so it’s a great replacement forV Rising.
9Don’t Starve Together
InDon’t StarveTogether,you are plunged into a strange dark world where, to survive, you have to fend off eerie creatures like Krampus, tree monsters, and a giant, one-eyed monster called Crystal Deerclops. These creatures contribute to the game’s tense atmosphere, similar to how V Rising challenges you with various bosses as you build your vampire empire.
Review: Don’t Starve (PS4)
Both games require you to gather resources and construct bases for your survival and progress in the game. InDon’t Starve Together, you have to gather essential materials like twigs, grass, flint, and berries, while V Rising puts you in a position to fetch for blood, bones, lumber and stones.
As a fallen Viking warrior inValheim, your job is to prove yourself worthy of Valhalla by defeating bosses like Eikthyr, Bonemass, and Moder. To do this, you will be given basic tools and weapons like a stone ax, wooden club, and wooden shield at the start of the game. As you progress, you will be able to acquire stronger weapons like a bronze ax, sword, and iron mace.
Just like inV Rising, where you have to hunt for blood and gather materials to build your base and craft weapons, you also have to gather wood, stone, and other basic resources to create essential tools and shelter in the early stages ofValheim. While the combat in both games is survival-based,V Risingis more fast-aced and bloody bloodthirsty combat, whileValheimrequires more strategic use of weapons and tactics.
7The Forest
You might say a plane crash is one of the most horrific experiences ever. But what if after a crash, your child goes missing and you find yourself on an island with mutated inhabitants, remains of previous explorers, and ancient artifacts locked away in eerie underground labyrinths? That’s the situation Eric Leblanc finds himself and his job is to rescue his son Timmy and unearth the island’s mysteries.
BothThe ForestandV Risingfocus on survival and gathering, so you will be gathering resources like woods and stones, crafting weapons, and building bases to survive against threats. And if you like the gothic feel ofV Rising, you will also appreciate the dark, eerie atmosphere in The Forest.
6Project Zomboid
When the zombie apocalypse comes, what’s your escape plan? How long can you survive? These are some of the questions that beg to be answered before you find yourself in the land of the undead.Project Zomboid’splot is pretty straightforward—scavenge for food, secure a shelter, and build your defenses against zombies lurking in the dark.
V Risingfans will notice some familiar elements in thiszombie game, particularly in the area of survival, resource management, and building of safe havens.Project Zomboiddoesn’t dictate a specific storyline but lets you craft your own path, making every playthrough a new adventure. So, if you want a slower apocalypse, go for it. And if you prefer the zombies to sprint faster, more power to you.
5Conan Exiles
Finding yourself in the unforgiving world of Conan the Barbarian means you have to do whatever it takes to survive. That includes fighting a massive dragon like the Red Mother and a giant snake called the Abyssal Remnant. As you journey across the Exiled Lands, you will come across an ancient fortress like Black Keep and dungeons, where you will battle it out with more enemies.
Review: Conan Exiles
Despite its issues, Conan Exiles is actually an enjoyable survival game that can easily suck hours away from your life before you even realize it.
Just like inV Rising, where you have to gather materials and hunt for blood, you will be doing a lot of wood chopping, stone mining and wildlife hunting inConan Exiles. You might even findConan Exilesas a more exciting survival RPG thanV Risingbecause of its thrall system, which allows you to capture NPCs and make them work for you.
4Savage Lands
As a lone survivor washed ashore on a mysterious island, your mission is simple—stay alive against the odds. Well, that’s easier said than done, because you will come across dragons, wolves, and mythical threats that put your survival, crafting, and base-building skills to the test.
BothSavage LandsandV Risingthrow you into a hostile, unfamiliar territory, where you are left to fend for yourself. Every little decision you make, from what to craft to where to set up camp, can mean the difference between life and a very cold death.
3ARK: Survival Evolved
Have you ever woken up in a strange place before? That’s the state you are thrown into inARK: Survival Evolved, and you have to figure out what’s going on while trying not to be the next meal of a Tyrannosaurus Rex, flying reptiles or a giant shark called Megalodon.
If you manage to escape from these prehistoric creatures in thisJurassic Park-meets-survival game, you will also come across mysterious things like Obelisks and caves that contain valuable artifacts. Just like in the early stages ofV Rising, you will do some gathering of wood, stone, and berries to craft tools and shelter.
27 Days To Die
7 Days to Diedoesn’t come with any fancy intro or detailed backstory. You just have to do everything you can to survive the relentless attacks of zombies when the blood moon rises. Everywhere you turn to in7 Days to Dieis filled with the undead. This constant need to adapt and survive closely mirrors the adventurous spirit found inV Rising.
You will spend a great deal of time scavenging for resources, crafting weapons, and fortifying your base to withstand the onslaught that will hit on the seventh day.
If you have ever been to a place that’s supposed to be great and all, but turns out to be the complete opposite, you will love the survival gameIcarus. It’s set in a place that’s supposed to be humanity’s second Earth but turned out to be a bit of a death trap.
Just like inV Rising, where your ability to build shelters keeps you safe from vampires and werewolves, your crafting and base-building skills will keep you alive inIcarus. You will be attacked by wolves, bears, and other predators. If you somehow manage to survive, then be prepared for some violent storms, heavy rainfall, and blizzards.
Best Armor Sets In V Rising
Boost spell power or enhance physical damage and lifesteal? These are the questions to ask when finding the best armor sets in V Rising.
