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games like

DayZ

DayZ leans Variance (Grand Arena). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Tactical - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION6 /10READS6 /10VARIANCE7 /10OPTIMIZATION5 /10

Like DayZ, but easier

Same cheat-test neighborhood, lower Execution demand - the hands aren't as punishing.

12 games like DayZ

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

Sea of Thieves cover art
Sea of ThievesCompetitive PvP · pirate sandbox PvPvE

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: variance (7 vs 5) - Server encounters, weather, loot vary

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Arena Breakout: InfiniteGrand Arena · extraction shooter

Both lean on reads about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: optimization (5 vs 7) - Ammo tiers, insurance economy and map routes reward deep study

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Fortnite cover art
FortniteGrand Arena · build-fight battle royale

Both lean on reads about the same (6 vs 7). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 8) - Build-edit-aim combos punish slow hands

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World of Tanks cover art
World of TanksMind & Math · tank PvP shooter

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 5). Biggest difference: variance (7 vs 5) - Shell RNG and matchmaking swing fights

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War Thunder cover art
War ThunderGrand Arena · vehicle combat sim

Both lean on reads about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: variance (7 vs 5) - Shell ballistics and matchmaking vary

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FIFA 21 cover art
FIFA 21Competitive PvP · football sim

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: variance (7 vs 4) - Deflections, finishing RNG and pack luck colour outcomes

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Arma 2 cover art
Arma 2Competitive PvP · military simulation

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: variance (7 vs 4) - Vast terrain hides enemy positions

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PlayerUnknown's BattlegroundsGrand Arena · battle royale shootercross-genre

Both lean on reads about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 7) - Recoil control and long-range ballistics

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ARC Raiders cover art
ARC RaidersGrand Arena · extraction shootercross-genre

Both lean on reads about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 7) - Gunplay and movement under machine fire

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PUBG Mobile cover art
PUBG MobileGrand Arena · mobile battle royalecross-genre

Both lean on reads about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 7) - Touchscreen aim and recoil control set the ceiling

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Mario Kart World cover art
Mario Kart WorldTwitch Chaos · kart racercross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: reads (6 vs 4) - Human racers bait items and contest lines in knockouts

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Dead by DaylightCompetitive PvP · asymmetric horror PvPcross-genre

Both lean on optimization about the same (5 vs 5). Biggest difference: variance (7 vs 4) - map, perk, and pallet RNG shapes each trial

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Game details

Released
2018
Developer
Bohemia Interactive
Platforms
Series X|S, PS4, Switch 2, PC, PS5, XONE
Modes
Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO), Battle Royale
IGDB critics
69/100
IGDB users
51/100
ShooterRole-playing (RPG)SimulatorTacticalAdventureIndieActionHorrorThrillerSurvivalDramaSandboxOpen worldWarfare