Games Like Back 4 Blood

World War Z is a heart-pounding coop third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring massive swarms of hundreds of zombies, focused on fast-paced, gruesomely spectacular action.

Why similar: Zombies 36.9%, Online Co-Op 15.6%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Co-op 8.1%, Shooter 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its objective-based co-op campaigns and enormous climbing zombie swarms deliver similarly frantic team shooting, though from a third-person perspective.

Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

Why similar: Zombies 43.7%, FPS 10%, Co-op 9.4%, Online Co-Op 8.8%, Multiplayer 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: The defining four-player zombie campaign shooter, with director-driven hordes, special infected, rescue finales, and nearly the exact cooperative rhythm Back 4 Blood builds upon.

From Valve (the creators of Counter-Strike, Half-Life and more) comes Left 4 Dead, a co-op action horror game for the PC and Xbox 360 that casts up to four players in an epic struggle for survival against swarming zombie hordes and terrifying mutant monsters.

Why similar: Zombies 41.7%, FPS 11.1%, Co-op 10.9%, Online Co-Op 9.8%, Multiplayer 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Back 4 Blood's foundational predecessor offers the same focused four-survivor campaigns, special infected threats, and AI-directed zombie pressure.

In KILLING FLOOR 2, players descend into continental Europe after it has been overrun by horrific, murderous clones called Zeds that were created by rogue elements of the Horzine Corporation. 6-player Co-Op & 12-player VS Zed-slaughtering mayhem.

Why similar: Zombies 22.1%, Gore 13.6%, Online Co-Op 12.6%, FPS 9.6%, Co-op 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A polished co-op FPS centered on surviving increasingly vicious waves of grotesque specimens with perk-based loadouts and lots of gore.

Hitler’s hordes are back for more in this spine-chilling shooter from the makers of Sniper Elite 4! Abominable occult enemies, epic weapons and a harrowing new campaign for 1-4 players await in 1940s Europe, as you fight to save humankind from undead Armageddon!

Why similar: Zombies 37.7%, Gore 12.8%, Co-op 12.1%, Multiplayer 11.6%, Shooter 11%

Why You'll Like It: Four-player missions combine undead hordes, elite zombie enemies, traps, and satisfying cooperative shooting in a pulpy horror setting.

Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the new co-op focused experience from the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series. As Tertium falls, Rejects Will Rise.

Why similar: Zombies 26.2%, Gore 15.4%, FPS 13.7%, Co-op 11.7%, Shooter 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It replaces zombies with cultists and mutants, but its four-player first-person missions, classes, special enemies, and overwhelming hordes feel very familiar.

It’s 2091 and megacorp Horzine has produced the ultimate army: an obedient horde of bioengineered monsters called zeds. Now, join the rebel group Nightfall in this co-op action/horror FPS that puts you and your teammates in a battle for the future of humanity.

Why similar: Zombies 27.3%, FPS 14.7%, Gore 12.2%, Co-op 11.1%, Shooter 9%

Why You'll Like It: Its squad-based FPS combat against waves of bioengineered horrors is a direct modern alternative for players who enjoy Back 4 Blood's gunplay and gore.

NOW AVAILABLE! When the Earth falls to an extra-terrestrial invasion, humanity becomes an endangered species. Earthfall is a four-player cooperative shooter that challenges players to survive hordes of ruthless alien drones and their inscrutable masters.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 20.1%, FPS 15.7%, Co-op 12.8%, Gore 10%, Zombies 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is a close Left 4 Dead-style co-op FPS structure with four-player campaigns, swarms, special enemies, and defensive set pieces, only against aliens.

A deadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, turning its inhabitants into zombies. Bitten, infected, but more than just immune, uncover the truth behind the outbreak and discover who - or what - you are. Survive, evolve and become the ultimate Zombie Slayer.

Why similar: Zombies 33.3%, Gore 16.7%, Co-op 16.5%, FPS 10.4%, Horror 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-impact first-person zombie action game with drop-in co-op, extensive gore, character builds, and dense encounters full of special infected.

The chances of you surviving this all out war of society and the undead are slim to none. Already, there are millions of the walking dead shambling about, searching for food to eat. There's no known cure. One bite can possibly end it all for you. However, you aren't alone in this nightmare.

Why similar: Zombies 39.9%, Online Co-Op 11.2%, Multiplayer 10.3%, Co-op 8.1%, FPS 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A more grounded and punishing co-op zombie FPS where scarce ammunition, infected crowds, and player coordination create intense survival-horror tension.

First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.

Why similar: Zombies 28.8%, Online Co-Op 15.1%, Gore 11.3%, FPS 9.6%, Multiplayer 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its four-player first-person zombie co-op combines melee and firearms with dangerous nighttime chases, emergent encounters, and open-world scavenging.

GTFO is a hardcore cooperative horror shooter that throws you from gripping suspense to explosive action in a heartbeat. Stealth, strategy, and teamwork are necessary to survive in your deadly, underground prison. Work together or die together.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 18.3%, Zombies 13.5%, FPS 12.5%, Co-op 10.3%, Multiplayer 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is a far more tactical and difficult four-player horror FPS, emphasizing coordinated expeditions, scarce resources, and terrifying creature encounters.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a cooperative third-person survival game set in the iconic Alien Universe. Battle through hordes of different types of Xenomorph, customize your character and gear, and level-up as you try to contain this ever-growing threat.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 23.1%, Co-op 19.2%, Shooter 15.4%, Horror 9.8%, Survival 9%

Why You'll Like It: This class-based three-player shooter swaps the undead for Xenomorphs but retains linear co-op campaigns, elite enemies, defensive holds, and constant swarms.

Tear through endless waves of supernatural enemies in this co-op horror horde shooter. Play solo or with up to 4 players, unleash god-like Miracle powers, supercharge your arsenal, and survive devastating boss encounters on Sker Island.

Why similar: Zombies 21.6%, Online Co-Op 13.3%, Co-op 13.1%, FPS 10.5%, Multiplayer 8%

Why You'll Like It: A four-player co-op FPS built around surviving supernatural monster waves, upgrading weapons, and using perk-like abilities in a horror atmosphere.

No More Room in Hell 2 is an intense 8 player zombie shooter. Overcome the endless undead. Avoid infection. Survive hell together.

Why similar: Zombies 27.8%, Online Co-Op 15.8%, FPS 9.5%, Multiplayer 9.2%, Co-op 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its slower, more tactical co-op approach makes zombie survival feel especially dangerous, with scavenging, objectives, and large infected groups.

The critically acclaimed Vermintide 2 is a visually stunning and groundbreaking melee action game pushing the boundaries of the first person co-op genre. Join the fight now!

Why similar: Online Co-Op 21.6%, Co-op 19.8%, Gore 18.6%, Multiplayer 12.4%, FPS 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Although melee-focused and set in dark fantasy, its four-player missions, boss enemies, specials, and horde-clearing teamwork strongly echo the Left 4 Dead formula.

The cult horror shooter series comes to an apocalyptic conclusion with an epic new third chapter, a heart-pumping new horde mode, and remastered editions of the best-selling Nazi Zombie Army 1 & 2.

Why similar: Zombies 46.6%, Gore 10.8%, Co-op 10.1%, Multiplayer 7.8%, Shooter 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op third-person campaign series focused on shooting through supernatural Nazi zombie hordes, including memorable sniper-focused combat.

Contagion isn't your average Zombie Shooter but instead takes a more realistic and different approach to the popular genre with unique characters, environments, weapons, items, and a built in system that makes every round completely unpredictable with resources, objectives, and paths ever changing.

Why similar: Zombies 38.2%, FPS 12.2%, Co-op 10.4%, Shooter 8.2%, Horror 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This co-op zombie FPS offers slower, more survival-horror-oriented scenarios in which limited supplies and unpredictable infected make every run tense.

Battle for survival against endless alien hordes with your friends! The Anacrusis is a first-person shooter that dynamically adjusts difficulty to you. Experience intense 1-4 player co-op action or play as the aliens and stop your friends in 1-8 player Versus mode. Full Steam Workshop support!

Why similar: Zombies 27.8%, FPS 17.8%, Co-op 14.5%, Shooter 11.9%, Multiplayer 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful sci-fi take on the Left 4 Dead format, with four-player campaigns, alien swarms, special enemies, and teamwork-centered firefights.

6-player co-op survival horror at its finest! Free updates, free special events and a ridiculous amount of fun!

Why similar: Zombies 28.1%, FPS 13.9%, Co-op 10.5%, Online Co-Op 10.1%, Gore 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: The original remains a solid co-op wave shooter where distinct perk roles and increasingly dangerous mutant rounds reward coordinated teams.

Welcome to the zombie apocalypse experience of a lifetime – and now more beautiful than ever. Caught in the midst of an epic zombie outbreak on the tropical island of Banoi, your only thought is: Survive!

Why similar: Zombies 37.2%, Co-op 10.5%, Gore 9.6%, Multiplayer 9.1%, Online Co-Op 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person zombie RPG with four-player co-op, loot-driven weapon upgrades, brutal melee combat, and open areas to clear with friends.

Space Hulk: Deathwing - Enhanced Edition is a First-Person Shooter based on Games Workshop’s cult classic board game set in Warhammer 40,000 universe. Expanding upon the original game, and featuring a host of new content, new features and a richer multiplayer mode.

Why similar: FPS 17.8%, Online Co-Op 17.6%, Co-op 16.2%, Shooter 11.3%, Multiplayer 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A claustrophobic co-op FPS where armored teammates push through corridors packed with alien hordes and dangerous specialist foes.

Starship Troopers: Extermination is an up to 16-player co-op FPS that puts you on the far-off frontlines of an all-out battle against the Bugs! Squad up, grab your rifle, and do your part as an elite Deep Space Vanguard Trooper to take back planets from the Arachnid threat!

Why similar: Online Co-Op 24.7%, FPS 18.5%, Co-op 14.8%, Multiplayer 13.3%, Shooter 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: It expands the squad-versus-swarm fantasy into large-scale online battles where players build defenses and repel massive bug assaults together.

Call of Duty®: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles Edition includes the full base game plus the Zombies Chronicles content expansion.

Why similar: Zombies 34%, Multiplayer 17.7%, FPS 16.2%, Shooter 9.9%, Co-op 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its extensive Zombies mode provides fast-paced cooperative survival, perk progression, unlockable weapons, elaborate maps, and endless undead waves.

Welcome to the zombie apocalypse experience of a lifetime – more beautiful than ever. Caught in an epic zombie outbreak on the tropical island of Banoi, your only thought is: Survive!

Why similar: Zombies 35.4%, Gore 14%, Co-op 11.5%, Multiplayer 10%, Online Co-Op 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel continues Dead Island's drop-in co-op zombie action while adding more areas, defenses, weapons, and group-oriented objectives.

Deep Rock Galactic is a 1-4 player co-op FPS featuring dwarven space miners, procedurally-generated destructible environments, and endless hordes of alien monsters. Explore cave systems, mine for minerals, and work together to survive!

Why similar: Co-op 26.1%, FPS 24.2%, Shooter 15.4%, Survival 8.1%, PvE 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is not a zombie game, but its class-based first-person co-op, procedural missions, swarms, revives, and strong teamwork make it an excellent mechanical alternative.

The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 30.7%, Multiplayer 14.9%, Co-op 13.5%, Shooter 13%, Gore 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its four-player squads, escalating enemy swarms, friendly-fire chaos, and objective-based missions capture a similarly frantic cooperative PvE energy.

Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weaponry to obliterate the relentless Tyranid swarms. Defend the Imperium in spectacular third-person action in solo or multiplayer modes.

Why similar: Co-op 31.5%, Multiplayer 27%, Gore 15.5%, PvE 10.2%, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: The co-op Operations mode delivers spectacular third-person battles against dense Tyranid swarms, elite threats, and class-based team coordination.

Blood, guts, meat. Humanity's waging total war against a horrific zombie apocalypse. Lead one of four of humanity's deadliest survivors against the horde in this first person, wave defense shooter. Load up your guns, set up turrets, sharpen your skills, and maybe you'll make it through the night.

Why similar: Zombies 20.8%, Online Co-Op 15.6%, FPS 10.7%, Gore 8.7%, Co-op 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A smaller-scale cooperative FPS that mixes zombie waves, gun upgrades, survival pressure, and roguelite-style replayability.

Ripout is an online Co-Op horror FPS that will have players fight their way through procedurally generated derelict ships filled with mutants capable of reconfiguring their alien bodies. Survive with your trusty Pet Gun companion, collect loot, and customize your character to fit your playstyle.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 27%, FPS 20.5%, Shooter 12.9%, Horror 10.4%, Survival 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This co-op sci-fi horror FPS sends teams through procedural derelict ships full of mutated enemies, loot gathering, and high-pressure extraction runs.

Pick a character and team up with three friends ‘cause it’s time to save the world. Experience intense FPS action as you obliterate hordes of terrifying monsters! You may not be on the best team of mercenaries, but you are… a Toxic Commando!

Why similar: Zombies 30.7%, Online Co-Op 18.1%, FPS 13%, Shooter 9.7%, Co-op 7%

Embark on an exotic journey into danger in this rip-roaring 1930s third person adventure for 1-4 players! Encounter pulse-pounding action, treacherous traps and tales of derring-do!

Why similar: Zombies 29.8%, Online Co-Op 17.4%, Co-op 14.2%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Shooter 10%

From the team that brought you Arizona Sunshine® comes an epic VR action FPS with intense co-op gameplay at its core. Team up with friends and take on a hostile VR world filled with ferocious undead--mutated and twisted by the relentless cold.

Why similar: Zombies 28.9%, Gore 15.5%, FPS 13.3%, Co-op 12.4%, Shooter 8.6%

Team up or face it alone in this top down zombie slaying defense adventure! Featuring up to 4 player online co-op, cleanse the infected wave by wave and upgrade your base with traps & defenses to build the Ultimate Zombie Defense. Can YOU stop them?

Why similar: Zombies 35.5%, Online Co-Op 17.4%, Gore 11.2%, Co-op 8.4%, Multiplayer 7%

Dead Rising 4 marks the return of photojournalist Frank West in an all-new chapter of one of the most popular zombie game franchises of all time. With an unmatched level of weapon and character customization, ambitious new features including new zombie classes and EXO Suits, Dead Rising 4 delivers a heart-pounding experience as players...

Why similar: Zombies 43.7%, Gore 11.5%, Co-op 10.7%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Online Co-Op 5.5%

Dive into the zombie apocalypse with Zombie Panic! Source: a cooperative, survival-horror first-person-shooter. A fast-paced standalone modification.

Why similar: Zombies 37.2%, Multiplayer 10.1%, Online Co-Op 9.3%, FPS 8.5%, Co-op 6.9%

Serious Sam 4 reignites the classic FPS series in a high-powered prequel loaded with an explosive arsenal, intergalactic carnage, and perfectly timed one-liners.

Why similar: Gore 26.4%, FPS 20.9%, Co-op 14%, Multiplayer 11.3%, Shooter 11%

Codename CURE is a first person, co-operative zombie game with support for up to five players, providing dynamic, fast-paced zombie fragging with both objective, and survival-based missions.

Why similar: Zombies 27.9%, Online Co-Op 12.1%, Gore 10.3%, FPS 9.8%, Shooter 9.5%

The dead have risen and civilization has fallen. Now it's up to you to gather survivors, scavenge for resources and build a community in a post-apocalyptic world – a world where you define what it means to survive in this ultimate zombie survival simulation.

Why similar: Zombies 41.6%, Online Co-Op 13.3%, Multiplayer 12.2%, Survival 12.2%, Co-op 10.4%

** Please note: a remastered and improved edition of this game is now available in Zombie Army Trilogy.**Experience a terrifyingly intense co-op campaign for up to four players in this gut-wrenching sequel to Steam best-seller, Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army.

Why similar: Zombies 49.3%, Co-op 11.8%, Gore 6.8%, Online Co-Op 5.9%, Multiplayer 5.4%

Call of Duty®: Vanguard includes a deeply engaging single player Campaign, a massive Multiplayer offering featuring over 20 maps including 16 built for core Multiplayer and an exciting new Zombies experience developed by Treyarch.

Why similar: Zombies 27.9%, FPS 14.7%, Shooter 11%, Gore 8%, Multiplayer 8%

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Extraction is a tactical, co-op, PvE first-person shooter where you and your squad face an evolving alien threat. Teamwork, tactics, and flawless execution are key to your survival.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 27.6%, FPS 23%, Shooter 13.1%, Co-op 7.6%, PvE 6.3%

4-player co-op, zombie slaying, base building, boss battling mayhem! Cleanse the infected wave by wave and upgrade your base with traps & defenses in Ultimate Zombie Defense 2!

Why similar: Zombies 35.9%, Online Co-Op 21.5%, FPS 16.6%, Survival Horror 7.4%, Multiplayer 6.7%

Purge the undead! Intense action-shooter with deep rpg elements, including upgradeable guns and armor, unique class skills, and class special abilities. Entire game can be played single player or as a 4-player online co-op game, including PvP events like Last Man Standing.

Why similar: Zombies 42.3%, Multiplayer 13%, Co-op 10.6%, Online Co-Op 8.6%, Shooter 8.3%

Deadzone: Rogue is a roguelite FPS set in space. Blast through swarms of hostile machines, combine powerful augments and elements to forge your build, and grow stronger with each run — solo or in co-op.

Why similar: Zombies 27.1%, Online Co-Op 22.3%, FPS 17.5%, Shooter 9.8%, Horror 7.1%

Black Ops Cold War, the direct sequel to Call of Duty®: Black Ops, will drop fans into the depths of the Cold War’s volatile geopolitical battle of the early 1980s.

Why similar: Zombies 29.9%, FPS 14.7%, Multiplayer 10.9%, Online Co-Op 8.7%, Shooter 8.2%

The classic Painkiller series is back! Battle through Purgatory in fast-paced co-op action, wielding infernal weapons against relentless demonic hordes. Condemned for your sins, the Voice of the Creator offers you a chance at redemption. Will you seize it or be lost to darkness?

Why similar: Gore 19%, FPS 15.7%, Online Co-Op 14.8%, Shooter 12.7%, Co-op 8%

** Please note: a remastered and improved edition of this game is now available in Zombie Army Trilogy.**Featuring a co-op campaign for 1 to 4 players, Nazi Zombie Army is a horrifying new stand-alone expansion of the award-winning Sniper Elite series.

Why similar: Zombies 48.4%, Co-op 10.1%, Gore 8.4%, Online Co-Op 6.1%, FPS 5.9%

Nation Red is an ultra fast infinite play arena-based shooter providing an exceptional close-quarter battlefield experience. Fight thousands of zombie mutants and their bosses in frantic bloody gameplay while earning close to 100 perks. Fight in Barricade, Survival or Free Play mode.

Why similar: Zombies 52.8%, Online Co-Op 14.7%, Gore 10.6%, Co-op 5.4%, Survival 4.5%

Take on a city overrun by zombies with 1 to 4 players online — co-op or PvP! Hold the line against running, leaping, spitting hordes. Fight by day, hunt in the dark of night. Tear off limbs and unlock cosmetics with every kill. Stand together... or hunt each other down.

Why similar: Zombies 30.5%, Online Co-Op 16.9%, FPS 12.1%, Co-op 9.4%, Multiplayer 6.3%

Killing Floor: Incursion is a fully-realized, multi-hour, story-driven adventure with an additional endless mode. In solo or co-op mode, travel diverse environments, from creepy farmhouses to the catacombs of Paris, in order to uncover who... or what is behind the Zed menace.

Why similar: Zombies 24.3%, Gore 16.2%, FPS 11.3%, Co-op 8.8%, Online Co-Op 8%

Built exclusively for VR, Arizona Sunshine® puts you and up to 3 fellow survivors in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. Survive solo or in co-op, handle weapons with real-life movements, and explore a post-apocalyptic world in VR. Putting the undead back to rest is more thrilling than ever before.

Why similar: Zombies 25.1%, Online Co-Op 12.6%, Gore 10.2%, FPS 8.7%, Multiplayer 8%

Guntouchables is an online co-op doomsday roguelite for 1-4 players. You play as a gun-toting group of 'preppers' trying to reclaim the world from an ever-evolving horde of mutants, constantly working to develop new unique ways to kill you.

Why similar: Zombies 27.1%, Online Co-Op 17.4%, Gore 13%, Co-op 10.8%, Multiplayer 10.3%

Vermintide is an epic co-operative action combat adventure set in the End Times of the iconic Warhammer Fantasy world.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 26.5%, Gore 17.4%, Co-op 15.9%, FPS 12%, Multiplayer 11%

KILLGUN - is a ruthless FPS for players who crave pure, aggressive combat, high difficulty, and an atmosphere of constant survival.

Why similar: Zombies 36.7%, FPS 16.2%, Co-op 7.8%, Shooter 7.3%, Online Co-Op 7.2%

Outriders’ brutal and bloody combat combines frenetic gunplay, violent powers and deep RPG systems to create a true genre hybrid.

Why similar: Co-op 26.3%, Online Co-Op 17.7%, Multiplayer 16.4%, Gore 14%, Shooter 10.4%

Blending action and survival horror, Resident Evil 6 promises to be the dramatic horror experience of 2013.

Why similar: Zombies 39.5%, Online Co-Op 15%, Co-op 14.5%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Horror 6.1%