Comparison guide
Directive 8020 works because fast decisions, readable runs, and meaningful progression all click together. This guide starts from those signals and links you directly to our full reviews.
Picked by shared tags, review scores, short verdicts, and editorial fit. The list is curated rather than a purely automatic sort.
9.0Fresh races, new classes, and delightful chaos.
Jan 29, 2026
If you liked Directive 8020, Barony: Deserters & Disciples delivers familiar action, adventure and co-op for a seamless next pick. We scored it 9.0/10.
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8.3Paranoid door-choice horror with haunting atmosphere.
Sep 15, 2025
No, I'm not a Human leans into choice-driven, horror and narrative, hitting the same notes that make Directive 8020 click. We scored it 8.3/10.
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8.3Exploration-first, puzzle-heavy atmospheric action.
Sep 4, 2025
Shared strengths in action, adventure and narrative make Hell is Us an easy follow-up to Directive 8020. We scored it 8.3/10.
8.3A strange, ruthless narrative about medicine, time and consequences.
Jan 9, 2026
Pathologic 3 builds on adventure, choice-driven and narrative, giving Directive 8020 fans a comparable feel. We scored it 8.3/10.
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8.3A hilarious, brutal walking simulator about putting one foot forward.
Sep 23, 2025
If you liked Directive 8020, Baby Steps delivers familiar action, adventure and co-op for a seamless next pick. We scored it 8.3/10.
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8.3Kid-friendly chaotic sandbox with jobs and co-op
Sep 18, 2025
Wobbly Life leans into action, adventure and co-op, hitting the same notes that make Directive 8020 click. We scored it 8.3/10.
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8.2Addictive sci‑fi FPS roguelite with satisfying gunplay
Aug 11, 2025
Shared strengths in action, co-op and sci‑fi make Deadzone: Rogue an easy follow-up to Directive 8020. We scored it 8.2/10.
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8.2Versatile spellcaster DLC with steep learning curve
Jan 19, 2026
Ravenswatch - Merlin builds on action, adventure and co-op, giving Directive 8020 fans a comparable feel. We scored it 8.2/10.
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