- #1 Will To Live Online
97% matchMixed69% of 18,150 reviews2018
Dev: AlphaSoft LLC
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 35.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Will To Live is a MMORPG-shooter whose action takes place in a severe post-apocalyptic world. Explore the world, engage in fights with mutants and other survivors, join the clans in the struggle for existence and prove your right to Live.
Why similar: Survival 25.9%, Massively Multiplayer 24.6%, Post-apocalyptic 14.9%, Open World 12.7%, Multiplayer 8.1%
- #2 Infestation: The New Z
96% matchMixed54% of 33,896 reviews2016
Dev: Fredaikis ABPub: OP Productions LLC
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
The New Z is a FREE TO PLAY multi-game mode experience. SURVIVE with friends and gather loot, stash and trade. Go into wars against other groups in a massive OPEN WORLD or face them 5 v 5 in COMPETITIVE.
Why similar: Zombies 27.4%, Massively Multiplayer 23.8%, Survival 18.1%, Open World 11%, Multiplayer 7%
- #3 STALCRAFT: X
95% matchMostly Positive73% of 96,351 reviews2022
Dev: EXBO
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 92.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
STALCRAFT: X is the largest open-world online game in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Explore the world full of mutants and anomalies alone or with friends — unforgettable emotions guaranteed.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 54.1%, Multiplayer 13.5%, RPG 13.1%, Shooter 10.9%, Action 8.5%
- #4 Stay Out
94% matchMixed68% of 29,668 reviews2019
Dev: MOBITECH LLC
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Stay Out - is a MMORPG with shooter elements, based on spirit of “stalking” - an urban exploration, searching and exploring mysterious, abandoned and forgotten by humanity pieces of our planet.
Why similar: Survival 20.6%, Post-apocalyptic 18.1%, Open World 14.8%, RPG 14.7%, Multiplayer 8.8%
- #5 DARKEST DAYS
93% matchMixed49% of 4,678 reviews2025
Dev: NHN
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 41%
DARKEST DAYS is a zombie shooting RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world devastated by a sudden zombie outbreak. Explore a dark yet captivating open world, build a sanctuary with fellow survivors, grow stronger, and fight for survival.
Why similar: Zombies 20.9%, Survival 16%, Post-apocalyptic 12.9%, Open World 12.4%, RPG 10.6%
- #6 Sunrise: survival
94% matchMixed48% of 526 reviews2017
Dev: Fedorov Ilya & Andrew Konovalov
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 34.3 hrs≥1hr: 46%
"Sunrise" - an online shooter with elements of survival from the first person. Your task is to survive in the harsh conditions of the post-apocalyptic world. Explore new regions, team up with other players in groups, survive with them and create your own rules of survival!
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 32%, Survival 20.9%, RPG 10.4%, Post-apocalyptic 9.4%, Action 6.7%
- #7 Infestation: Battle Royale
91% matchMixed49% of 336 reviews2020
Dev: Fredaikis ABPub: OP Productions LLC
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Infestation: Battle Royale is a free-to-play, zombie-infested Battle Royale game. Fight in groups of 3 or solo until only one team remains standing. Discover a wide selection of maps, guns and customizations. Join in and let the good memories come back in this massively revamped all-time classic!
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 57.6%, Zombies 14.6%, Survival 11.4%, Action 7.4%, RPG 4.7%
- #8 UFO Online: Invasion
91% matchMixed58% of 618 reviews2016
Dev: Bad Pixel
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 54%
UFO Online: Invasion is a turn-based tactical combat MMORPG set in the post-apocalyptic world
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 55.6%, RPG 14.9%, Open World 9.8%, Multiplayer 5.5%, Action 4%
- #9 WARMODE
89% matchMixed62% of 16,454 reviews2019
Dev: Novalink
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Free to play shooter about the confrontation of two irreconcilable sides, represented by the government military housings and the armed hirelings. Try your hand at virtual battles with off-scale dynamics and hurricane gameplay in the spirit of the classical shooters.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 27.2%, Multiplayer 17.5%, Shooter 15.1%, Zombies 12.9%, Action 9.7%
- #10 Infestation: The New Beginning
90% matchMixed42% of 25,431 reviews
Dev: Fredaikis ABPub: OP Productions LLC
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 58.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Infestation is a Survival Horror MMO that immerses players in a zombie-infested, post-apocalyptic world in which a viral outbreak has decimated the human population leaving in its wake, a nightmare of epic proportion.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 33.9%, Zombies 27%, Survival 16.1%, Open World 7.1%, RPG 4.1%
- #11 Dead Maze
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,790 reviews2018
Dev: Atelier 801
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Dead Maze is a 2D MMO game set in a destroyed contemporary world, filled with zombies. Explore the world, scavenge and craft as many items as possible, to survive the hostile environment and upgrade your gear and camp as you go.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 33.1%, Zombies 21.9%, Survival 19.3%, Open World 7.4%, Multiplayer 5.9%
- #12 Lost Light
87% matchMixed56% of 27,603 reviews2022
Dev: NetEase Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Join the "Firefly" task force and unveil the sinister plot behind the exclusion zone in the world of Lost Light. You could either scavenge for supplies or go out with guns blazing and plunder. Survive the brutal domain where danger lurks in every corner!
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 33%, Survival 24.6%, Multiplayer 11%, Shooter 10.9%, Open World 8.8%
- #13 DayZ
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 456,703 reviews2018
Dev: Bohemia Interactive
Windows
Median: 39.6 hrsMean: 272.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 27.9%, Survival 17.7%, Zombies 14.5%, Post-apocalyptic 10.1%, Online Co-Op 8.3%
- #14 Undawn
84% matchMixed54% of 6,521 reviews2023
Dev: Lightspeed StudiosPub: Level Infinite
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Explore, adapt, and survive in Undawn, a free-to-play open-world survival RPG for mobile and PC developed by LightSpeed Studios and published by Level Infinite. Embark on an adventure with other survivors four years after a worldwide disaster where hordes of infected roam a shattered world.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 36.4%, Survival 14.7%, Post-apocalyptic 11.2%, Open World 10.9%, RPG 9.7%
- #15 XERA: Survival
82% matchMixed66% of 7,888 reviews2021
Dev: Spotted Kiwi Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Action-focused, open world survival shooter, PvPvE against fellow mercenaries and lethal XOIDS. Raid for resources alone or with team-mates, build and defend your base, stash your gear and survive against the odds. You are the hunters. You are the hunted. And the robots never sleep…
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 34.4%, Survival 20.1%, Post-apocalyptic 14.4%, Open World 11.9%, Multiplayer 9%
- #16 Fallen Earth Classic
84% matchMixed60% of 7,558 reviews2012
Dev: Little Orbit
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 30.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Fallen Earth Classic is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online role-playing game developed by Reloaded Productions and operated by Little Orbit. The game takes place in a post-apocalyptic wasteland located around the American Grand Canyon.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 24.5%, Survival 18.8%, Zombies 14.7%, Post-apocalyptic 12.8%, Open World 11.6%
- #17 Once Human
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 167,251 reviews2024
Dev: Starry Studio
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 50.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 33.5%, Survival 14.6%, Post-apocalyptic 12%, Open World 9.6%, Online Co-Op 9.5%
- #18 Next Day: Survival
81% matchMixed62% of 10,257 reviews2018
Dev: SOFF GamesPub: Last Level
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Next Day is a multi-player SURVIVAL game with elements of RPG, in an imaginary country in Eastern Europe. Carry out an array of tasks, learn skills, and develop your character. Have shootouts with opponents and earn a reputation.
Why similar: Survival 34.4%, Open World 19.5%, Post-apocalyptic 18.6%, Multiplayer 10.4%, RPG 7.2%
- #19 Hanz Puppetguns
82% matchMixed61% of 104 reviews2018
Dev: DimleTeam
Windows
HANZ Puppetguns is a multiplayer top-down shooter in the setting of a puppetpocalypse. Look for the best weapons, avoid meeting zombie-wolves, act unexpectedly! Become the most plush player! Every man for himself!
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 68.3%, Survival 13.7%, Action 8.7%, Indie 4.8%, Shooter 4.6%
- #20 Deadside
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 40,013 reviews2024
Dev: Bad Pixel
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 44.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
An Open World Survival Shooter blending hardcore PVP and PVE action. Secure precious loot in safe zones or build your own fortress in the wild. With intense gunfights, stunning visuals, and performance smooth enough for any system, the challenge awaits!
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 26.8%, Survival 22.7%, Post-apocalyptic 16.5%, Open World 13%, Multiplayer 6.6%
- #21 Anarchy: Wolf's law : Prologue
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 624 reviews2021
Dev: Anarchy GamesPub: Street's Game
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Anarchy: Wolf's Law – Action, fun, and total control! Capture territories, grow your business, and spread chaos throughout the world of Anarchy. Strengthen your grip on the regions, develop and establish production, crushing all those who stand in your way. A dynamic shooter with elements of RPG, survival, and management.
Why similar: Zombies 27.6%, Survival 21.4%, Post-apocalyptic 14.2%, Open World 10.6%, Multiplayer 8.9%
- #22 Anarchy Online
78% matchVery Positive83% of 281 reviews2017
Dev: Funcom
Windows
Anarchy Online – the first ever science fiction MMO – is now on Steam! Compete and cooperate with thousands of players simultaneously on a vast, alien world. Join humanity nearly 30,000 years in the future in a world of perpetual conflict and scientific marvel.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 65.4%, RPG 17.2%, Open World 9%, Action 4.7%, Multiplayer 3.6%
- #23 Z.O.N.A: Origin
73% matchVery Positive84% of 486 reviews2025
Dev: AGaming+
Windows
Z.O.N.A: Origin is an immersive adventure in a harsh post-apocalyptic world. Dive into a captivating story, explore a stunning open world, avoid dangerous anomalies, and hunt for powerful artifacts. Every choice you make can be decisive in this unpredictable world.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 24.5%, Open World 20.7%, RPG 18.8%, Survival 14.7%, Shooter 11.8%
- #24 Dead Frontier 2
75% matchMostly Positive70% of 27,956 reviews2019
Dev: Creaky Corpse Ltd
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Survival horror MMO. As one of the few survivors of the outbreak, you must scratch a living out of the decaying ruins of society. Scavenge for supplies, improve your skills, and trade with other players. All the while, keeping your eyes peeled for the infected lurking around every corner.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 27.1%, Zombies 19.1%, Survival 13.1%, Online Co-Op 10.1%, Violent 9.6%
- #25 Affected Zone Tactics
78% matchMixed55% of 341 reviews2015
Dev: Light Vision Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Welcome to Affected Zone Tactics, a tactical online game with cooperative turn-based PvP combats. Travel through the Tesla portal to a dangerous parallel world, lead the squad of reckless mercenaries, and outrage mighty corporations and cliques.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 87%, Post-apocalyptic 13%
- #26 Lifeless
77% matchMostly Negative38% of 552 reviews2016
Dev: Desync Donkeys
Windows
Immerse yourself in the post-apocalyptic co-op world of Lifeless, where base building and crafting are key. Collect weapons, gear, and food as you embark on thrilling missions to level up in a vast open world. But stay alert—relentless zombies lurk around every corner!
Why similar: Zombies 27.2%, Massively Multiplayer 19.9%, Survival 18.2%, Violent 13.2%, Action 8.5%
- #27 MISERY
69% matchVery Positive85% of 17,893 reviews2025
Dev: Platypus EntertainmentPub: Ytopia
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
MISERY is a 1–5 player co-op survival game set in a nuclear disaster zone. Here, every day is a struggle: search radioactive ruins for resources, build your bunker, craft weapons, and explore a weird, procedurally-generated world with your friends. Beware of anomalies, monsters, and armed bandits.
Why similar: Survival 26.2%, Post-apocalyptic 21.6%, Online Co-Op 18.4%, Open World 16%, Multiplayer 10.5%
- #28 HVOR
74% matchMixed60% of 60 reviews2020
Dev: OFFMONREALPub: OFFMONREAL GAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
HVOR - a dynamic top-down shooter, which takes place in the world,affected by an unknown infection.Kill the infected - and try not to join him.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 44.5%, Zombies 20.8%, Violent 18.4%, Action 9.3%, Indie 3.6%
- #29 Past Fate
71% matchMixed48% of 96 reviews2026
Dev: Icy North Games
Windows
Past Fate is an open world MMORPG set in medieval fantasy world where the players freedom is the key element. Choose what you will become and explore the vast world and its continents for hidden secrets and mysteries. What is your fate?
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 61.1%, RPG 17.3%, Action 8.2%, Violent 5.2%, Indie 4.6%
- #30 PIONER
70% matchMixed65% of 3,315 reviews2025
Dev: GFAGAMES
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
PIONER drops players into a vast, grim world, where survival hinges on exploration, crafting, and smart resource management. As an MMO FPS, it offers both PvE missions and intense PvP zones, with unique crafting mechanics, hundreds of weapons and a deep story to explore.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 35.1%, Survival 14.9%, Post-apocalyptic 13.5%, Open World 11%, RPG 9.8%
- #31 Madness Cubed
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,277 reviews2016
Dev: epic dreamsPub: diman production
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Online shooter with a variety of game modes and a huge arsenal of weapons. Fight with other players, or team up with them to defeat hordes of zombies and mutants!
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 55.8%, Zombies 16.9%, Action 11.2%, Multiplayer 5.9%, Shooter 5.4%
- #32 Undeads
68% matchMostly Positive86% of 292 reviews2025
Dev: Sezual Pte LtdPub: Undeads Interactive Limited
Windows · Mac
Embark on a risky but exciting journey through the world of Undeads. Search for weapons, armor, supplies and medicine. Survive or hunt survivors. Enjoy unique matches, sell your loot, and fight bloody and challenging battles against the background of the zombie apocalypse!
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 27.4%, Zombies 22.6%, Survival 16.3%, Post-apocalyptic 11.3%, Action 8.1%
- #33 Mortal Online
73% matchMixed52% of 2,957 reviews2015
Dev: Star Vault AB
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Mortal Online is a first-person medieval fantasy MMORPG, set in a huge, open, unforgiving world. Choose your race, choose your playstyle, choose a profession, choose where to place your loyalties - if you have any...
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 49.4%, Open World 14.6%, Survival 13.1%, RPG 9.5%, Multiplayer 4.5%
- #34 SURVIVAL: Postapocalypse Now
71% matchMixed56% of 8,877 reviews2019
Dev: TB Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Want to survive? - Arm yourself and survive. Crafting, shooting, transport and much more awaits you in the Survival game. What happened to the world around and why he died - you may find out. But is this the main question now?
Why similar: Survival 28%, Massively Multiplayer 19.9%, Post-apocalyptic 13.6%, Open World 13.2%, Zombies 10.2%
- #35 Wild Terra Online
72% matchMixed60% of 1,830 reviews2017
Dev: Juvty Worlds
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Wild Terra Online is a sandbox RPG, in a completely player-controlled medieval world. You will have to survive in a forest full of predators, build a shelter and improve your crafts skills, tame animals and fight for treasures. You can become anyone and do whatever you want!
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 48.1%, Survival 16.8%, RPG 13.5%, Open World 11.3%, Multiplayer 4.2%
- #36 Mahlone One
72% matchMixed50% of 157 reviews2018
Dev: VM World Studio
Windows
Malhone game fps coop
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 71.2%, Zombies 15.5%, Survival 13.3%
- #37 Deuterium Wars
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 602 reviews2019
Dev: Disquire
Windows
Deuterium Wars is a rapid 2D shooter. Create your own aircraft and plunge into heated battle with other players. What awaits you: an extensive role-playing system, craft, trading, and much more on a single server for all platforms.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 48.5%, RPG 11.2%, Multiplayer 7.5%, Survival 7.3%, Action 6.9%
- #38 Striker Zone: Gun Games Online
69% matchMixed58% of 76 reviews2023
Dev: XDEVS LTD
Windows · Mac · Linux
Join in with friends in a online shooter about modern warfare!
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 54.7%, Violent 17.9%, Shooter 11.3%, Action 9.4%, Multiplayer 6.6%
- #39 OPG: Clan Wars
66% matchMostly Positive78% of 109 reviews2025
Dev: Anarchy GamesPub: Street's Game
Windows
OPG: Clan Wars — a multiplayer action game with survival elements. Arena shooter, open world, crafting, and resource battles — fight, evolve, and survive alone or with your team.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 37.4%, Survival 18.8%, Open World 13.5%, Post-apocalyptic 13%, Multiplayer 6.6%
- #40 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
64% matchMostly Positive80% of 130,480 reviews2024
Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC Game World (worldwide)
Windows
Median: 28.7 hrsMean: 53.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Discover the vast Chornobyl Exclusion Zone full of dangerous enemies, deadly anomalies and powerful artifacts. Unveil your own epic story as you make your way to the Heart of Chornobyl. Make your choices wisely, as they will determine your fate in the end.
Why similar: Survival 26.8%, Post-apocalyptic 24.2%, Open World 23.4%, RPG 12.3%, Shooter 8.2%
- #41 Lost Lives
64% matchVery Positive90% of 158 reviews2025
Dev: Maystra
Windows
Lost Lives is a multiplayer 2D shooter with RPG elements, in which you will find yourself in the conditions of post-Soviet devastation. As you play, you will have to fight other players and local factions, as well as find and sell loot. Choose your equipment wisely and defeat your enemies!
Why similar: Online Co-Op 30.7%, Post-apocalyptic 21.8%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 13.9%, Multiplayer 13.5%
- #42 Left to Survive: Zombie Shooter
68% matchMixed58% of 517 reviews2021
Dev: MY.GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 26.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Left to Survive is an action shooter game with the post-apocalyptic world setting with a base building feature. Become a hero, challenge other players, join tournaments, raid bases. Would you be able to survive in a dead world?
Why similar: Zombies 29.2%, Survival 22.4%, Post-apocalyptic 12.8%, Online Co-Op 11.3%, Multiplayer 9.6%
- #43 Dead District: Survival
68% matchMixed49% of 465 reviews2023
Dev: BadBit Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Open-world survival sandbox with base-building, crafting, farming and multiplayer. Explore a dangerous island, fight, build and stay alive.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 38.1%, Survival 15.5%, Zombies 12.4%, Post-apocalyptic 9.5%, Open World 7.2%
- #44 Crossout
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 68,141 reviews2017
Dev: Targem GamesPub: Gaijin Network Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 55.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Crossout - the postapocalyptic MMO action game where you can create a unique design for an armoured vehicle from dozens of parts and then drive it into multiplayer battles raging on land and in the skies alike.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 32.2%, Online Co-Op 25.6%, Multiplayer 15.7%, Shooter 14.2%, Action 12.2%
- #45 BLOCKADE
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 11,548 reviews2019
Dev: Novalink
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
BLOCKADE Classic! First Person Shooter in an editable procedural cubic world. A large arsenal of weapons, 4 teams at the same time and up to 32 players on one map. A large number of game modes!
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 44.6%, Zombies 12.9%, Shooter 11.5%, Action 11.3%, Multiplayer 10.3%
- #46 Remain
66% matchVery Negative19% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: XTop Game
Windows
Remain is an MMO game. Within this open world, you can tame "zombies", making them your labor force, or commanding them to fight your foes. Apart from zombies, you will still have to face the survival challenges of food and water. Remaining warriors, don't let your guard down, and keep surviving...
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 39%, Survival 15%, Open World 11%, Post-apocalyptic 10.1%, Online Co-Op 7.9%
- #47 Anarchy: Wolf's law
65% matchMostly Positive78% of 812 reviews2023
Dev: Anarchy Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Action. Chaos. Power. Anarchy: Wolf Laws is a dynamic first-person shooter with elements of RPG, survival, and strategic management. Capture territories, upgrade your production, and run your business in a world of total lawlessness.
Why similar: Zombies 26.7%, Survival 22.6%, Post-apocalyptic 15.3%, Open World 12.7%, Multiplayer 9.4%