Games Like Dead Island 2

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 36.8%, Co-op 21.5%, Gore 12.6%, Horror 6.2%, FPS 6%

Why You'll Like It: It is the clearest alternative because it established the same first-person, melee-focused, co-op zombie formula that Dead Island 2 modernizes.

Humanity is fighting a losing battle against the virus. Experience a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by hordes of zombies, where your parkour and combat skills are key to survival. Traverse the City freely during the day, but watch the monsters take over during the night.

Why similar: Zombies 21.6%, Co-op 18.1%, Post-apocalyptic 13.2%, Gore 12.7%, Action RPG 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers fast first-person zombie combat, drop-in co-op, progression systems, and a more mobile spin on the same open-ended undead-slaying loop.

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 23.9%, Gore 12.5%, Post-apocalyptic 12.1%, Horror 8.8%, Survival Horror 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its day-night tension, brutal first-person combat, and co-op zombie survival make it one of the closest overall matches in feel and perspective.

BECOME THE BEAST. SURVIVE THE NIGHT. A terrifying new chapter in the Dying Light universe begins. As Kyle Crane, explore the vast and unpredictable wilderness, uncover a deadly evolution of the infected, and learn to control the beastly powers awakening inside you.

Why similar: Zombies 29.7%, Gore 15.9%, Post-apocalyptic 15.3%, Horror 10.6%, First-Person 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: If you want another modern first-person zombie action game with co-op, gore, and an emphasis on brutal close-quarters survival, it is a very natural next step.

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 33.8%, Co-op 22.9%, Gore 17.5%, Horror 6.3%, First-Person 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It keeps the original Dead Island structure of co-op, loot, melee carnage, and zombie-infested environments that directly feed into Dead Island 2’s DNA.

Explore the zombie-infested city of Los Perdidos, and find a way to escape before a military strike wipes the entire city, and everyone in it, off the map.

Why similar: Zombies 46.5%, Co-op 19%, Gore 16%, Crafting 7.1%, Horror 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Although third-person, it shares Dead Island 2’s over-the-top zombie slaughter, dark comedy, crafting, and satisfying power-fantasy momentum.

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 18%, Gore 14.7%, Co-op 13.2%, Post-apocalyptic 12.7%, FPS 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is a great fit if your favorite part of Dead Island 2 was the chunky gore, co-op teamwork, and relentless first-person dismemberment.

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 38.8%, Co-op 17.5%, Post-apocalyptic 8.4%, Gore 7.9%, FPS 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It trades melee emphasis for huge hordes, but it nails the co-op zombie chaos, progression, and nonstop apocalyptic intensity.

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 20.5%, Co-op 17.6%, Gore 12.2%, FPS 10.7%, PvE 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the same co-op, gore-soaked first-person slaughterhouse appeal with modern presentation and similarly aggressive enemy pressure.

Back 4 Blood is a thrilling cooperative first-person shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise. Experience the intense 4 player co-op narrative campaign, competitive multiplayer as human or Ridden, and frenetic gameplay that keeps you in the action.

Why similar: Zombies 33.6%, Gore 17.2%, Co-op 16.8%, FPS 10.6%, Horror 7%

Why You'll Like It: Its co-op zombie runs, build customization, and modernized Left 4 Dead-style pacing make it a strong choice if you want repeatable undead action with friends.

Dead Effect 2 is the newest addition to the acclaimed Dead Effect franchise. This action sci-fi shooter is looking to push the boundaries of first-person shooters to new levels with slick graphics, rich narrative and RPG elements.

Why similar: Zombies 30.5%, Co-op 24.3%, FPS 13.5%, Gore 12.6%, Horror 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: It swaps sunny apocalypse for sci-fi horror, but its first-person gore, RPG progression, melee options, and nonstop mutated enemy combat make it surprisingly close.

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 45%, Co-op 20.3%, FPS 9.9%, Gore 7.2%, Post-apocalyptic 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It remains one of the best co-op zombie action games on Steam, with superb pacing and teamwork-driven survival even if it is less RPG-like than Dead Island 2.

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 46.4%, Co-op 24.5%, Post-apocalyptic 16.8%, Gore 7%, Horror 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: If you want more open-world scavenging and zombie pressure with co-op support, it offers a broader survival take on a similar undead outbreak fantasy.

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

Why similar: Zombies 42.9%, Co-op 32.4%, Horror 10.7%, Action 4.5%, Survival Horror 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its co-op-heavy, action-forward zombie campaigns and melee-infused combat appeal strongly to players who liked Dead Island 2 more for spectacle than survival realism.

7 Days to Die is an open-world game that is a unique combination of first-person shooter, survival horror, tower defense, and role-playing games. Play the definitive zombie survival sandbox RPG that came first. Navezgane awaits!

Why similar: Zombies 39.2%, Post-apocalyptic 24.6%, FPS 12.9%, Horror 10.7%, Character Customization 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is much more survival- and crafting-focused, but the first-person co-op zombie combat, looting, and post-apocalyptic sandbox still overlap nicely.

London is falling. Are you prepared? The Last Blight is upon us. It was foretold. For the second time in history, a great plague has shrouded London in a fog of death. Big Ben tolls as thousands of unprepared die, or worse, are infected by a sickness more gruesome than death.

Why similar: Zombies 45.7%, Gore 11.4%, Horror 8.9%, Survival Horror 8.5%, First-Person 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is a strong pick if you want the first-person zombie immersion and urban horror atmosphere of Dead Island 2 but with a harsher survival edge.

The sequel to the million-plus selling Dead Rising, Dead Rising 2 takes the zombie survival horror to Fortune City, America’s latest and greatest entertainment playground.

Why similar: Zombies 46.1%, Co-op 20.7%, Gore 12.3%, Crafting 6.2%, Character Customization 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers another sandbox of ridiculous zombie carnage, improvised weapons, and over-the-top action for players who liked Dead Island 2’s less serious mood.

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 29.3%, Co-op 20.9%, FPS 10.2%, Survival Horror 9%, Horror 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It leans more grounded and punishing, but the co-op first-person zombie survival and constant danger make it a solid darker alternative.

You are Frank West – photojournalist and original hero of the Dead Rising Willamette incident – taking center stage experiencing the re-imagined Fortune City outbreak.

Why similar: Zombies 50.5%, Co-op 22.8%, Gore 11.5%, Action 5.5%, Adventure 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its goofy-yet-gory tone, huge zombie crowds, and co-op-friendly action make it a good match for Dead Island 2’s pulpier side.

Ride and fight into a deadly, post pandemic America. Play as Deacon St. John, a drifter and bounty hunter who rides the broken road, fighting to survive while searching for a reason to live in this open-world action-adventure game.

Why similar: Zombies 38%, Post-apocalyptic 24.9%, Gore 7.9%, Crafting 7%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is single-player and more grounded, but the open-world zombie threat, crafting, and large-scale freaker encounters hit a similar outbreak-survival appeal.

Dead Rising returns with modern graphics in this Deluxe Remaster!

Why similar: Zombies 40%, Action-Adventure 14%, Horror 13%, Dark 11.6%, Gore 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers classic zombie-sandbox chaos with updated presentation, making it a worthwhile option if you want more stylish undead crowd-clearing.

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 46.8%, Co-op 24.2%, Gore 16.4%, Horror 6.5%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: While lighter on tension, it still scratches the itch for absurd zombie massacre gameplay and flashy improvised weapon fun.

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 36.6%, Co-op 23.2%, Gore 16.4%, Horror 6.6%, PvE 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its co-op progression, pulpy horror tone, and nonstop undead dismemberment make it a good fit even though it is more of a shooter than a melee brawler.

Dead or Alive? Make up your mind, stranger. We don’t like that undead business here in Louisiana…Survive solo or with friends as you look to fulfill your basic needs of food, water and shelter, crafting your own tools and weapons while you secure your camp and face flesh hungry zombies.

Why similar: Zombies 46.7%, Co-op 22.4%, Crafting 13.5%, Gore 9.4%, Dark Humor 3%

Why You'll Like It: It approaches the theme from a different camera angle, but the co-op scavenging, crafting, and zombie survival loop remain very compatible with Dead Island 2 tastes.

RE Revelations 2 continues the series acclaimed essential survival horror experience, while uncovering startling truths.

Why similar: Zombies 37.9%, Co-op 19.1%, Horror 13.3%, Survival Horror 10.8%, Gore 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its co-op structure, horror-action mix, and emphasis on fighting grotesque infected make it a worthwhile pick for players who want a moodier version of the formula.

Zombie singleplayer shooter in modern polygon graphics with rich RPG elements.

Why similar: Zombies 27%, Post-apocalyptic 17.6%, FPS 13.1%, Dark Humor 12.1%, Action RPG 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its first-person zombie shooting, RPG progression, and lighter tone make it a lower-budget but still relevant alternative for more undead questing and combat.

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: Zombies 33.1%, Gore 18%, Survival Horror 13.7%, Horror 13.2%, Post-apocalyptic 12%

Why You'll Like It: Its online zombie survival, scavenging, and constant risk make it a decent fit for players willing to trade polish for persistent outbreak atmosphere.

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 28.8%, Co-op 16.3%, Post-apocalyptic 15.4%, FPS 8.9%, Horror 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is a good choice if you want first-person zombie combat and co-op with a more tactical, survival-horror flavor than Dead Island 2.

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: Zombies 23.2%, Co-op 18.5%, Post-apocalyptic 17.9%, FPS 10.3%, Horror 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is much slower and harsher, but if the infected apocalypse setting and survival tension matter more to you than Dead Island 2’s arcade feel, it is a strong option.

Project Zomboid is the ultimate in zombie survival. Alone or in MP: you loot, build, craft, fight, farm and fish in a struggle to survive. A hardcore RPG skillset, a vast map, massively customisable sandbox and a cute tutorial raccoon await the unwary. So how will you die? All it takes is a bite..

Why similar: Zombies 44.8%, Post-apocalyptic 18.8%, Co-op 18.7%, Crafting 10.4%, Survival Horror 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Despite the isometric view, it is one of the deepest zombie survival games on Steam and works well for players who want the apocalypse fantasy pushed into hardcore simulation.

A dark menace consumes the Old West. In solo or coop, fight with style in visceral, explosive combat against bloodthirsty monstrosities. Eradicate the vampiric hordes with your lightning-fueled gauntlet and become a Wild West Superhero.

Why similar: Co-op 36.9%, Gore 26.5%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Action 3.7%

The end is here. Life as you knew it has gone to hell after the mother of all zombie outbreaks. Now you and the few scattered survivors must band together to survive and rebuild in a 3rd-person action game set in a dynamic open world.

Why similar: Zombies 59.9%, Post-apocalyptic 21.4%, Co-op 6.2%, Horror 4.5%, Survival Horror 3.3%

Welcome to Santo Ileso, a vibrant fictional city in the American Southwest. In a world rife with crime, where lawless factions fight for power, a group of young friends embark on their own criminal venture, as they rise to the top in their bid to become Self Made.

Why similar: Co-op 45%, Dark Humor 21.1%, Character Customization 21.1%, Adventure 7.1%, Action 5.8%

You are Frank West. A hard-edged photojournalist hellbent on investigating the mystery at Willamette Mall. It's swarming with zombies. You have 72 hours. Chop 'till you drop!

Why similar: Zombies 56.1%, Gore 19.5%, Horror 8.5%, Survival Horror 6.7%, Action 4.6%

Escape Dead Island is a Survival-Mystery adventure that lets players delve into the Dead Island universe and unravel the origins of the zombie outbreak.

Why similar: Zombies 53.1%, Gore 24.5%, Horror 8.4%, Adventure 5%, Hack and Slash 4.3%

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 29.4%, Co-op 14%, FPS 12.2%, PvE 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.3%

Enter the adrenaline-filled world of a modern-day guerrilla revolution. With stunning vistas, visceral gunplay, and a huge variety of gameplay experiences, there's never been a better time to join the fight.

Why similar: Co-op 22.2%, FPS 16.2%, Crafting 15.8%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, First-Person 9.8%

Paradise isn't exactly what you hoped for: it's infested with zombies! Thankfully, you can control them. Capture them and teach them to farm or fight. They will help you defend our camp while you explore the world looking for… a new paradise.

Why similar: Zombies 24%, Co-op 19.8%, Post-apocalyptic 16.5%, Crafting 10.2%, Action RPG 9.8%

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 15.3%, Co-op 13.9%, Gore 11.8%, Crafting 8.3%, Action RPG 8.3%

Make your stand against the collapse of society in the ultimate zombie survival-fantasy game. Explore an open world full of dangers and opportunities that respond to your every decision. Recruit a community of playable survivors, each with their own unique skills and talents.

Why similar: Zombies 51.9%, Post-apocalyptic 18.5%, Co-op 8.5%, Gore 7.3%, Crafting 5.6%

See how long you can survive in a world full of brainless zombies and heartless humans! Find your place among hundreds of other characters spread across several warring factions, and battle to reclaim every corner of a sprawling city in real-time.

Why similar: Zombies 22.1%, Post-apocalyptic 15.4%, Dark Humor 12.8%, Crafting 9.6%, Hack and Slash 9.2%

REMNANT II® pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself.

Why similar: Co-op 32%, Post-apocalyptic 18.6%, Dark 11.4%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Horror 8.4%

A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2.

Why similar: Zombies 44.3%, Gore 17.9%, Horror 14.4%, Survival Horror 14.2%, Dark 5.3%

Red Barrels invites you to experience mind-numbing terror, this time with friends. Whether you go through the trials alone or in teams, if you survive long enough and complete the therapy, Murkoff will happily let you leave… but will you be the same?

Why similar: Co-op 28.1%, Horror 14.8%, Survival Horror 10%, Dark Humor 8.6%, First-Person 7.2%

Crime Boss: Rockay City is a 1-4 player co-op FPS heist game with enjoyable stealth and epic killing spree combat. Featuring a solo roguelike campaign that combines FPS and strategy elements with the most hilariously cheesy voice acting that make you laugh.

Why similar: Co-op 44.4%, FPS 24.6%, PvE 15%, Combat 9.9%, Action 6%

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 19.8%, Co-op 17.7%, Gore 14.1%, Post-apocalyptic 11.1%, FPS 8.7%

World War Z VR is an immersive single-player first-person shooter experience that challenges you to take on huge swarms of zombies. Based on the hit game World War Z that has now captivated over 25 million players.

Why similar: Zombies 20.1%, Post-apocalyptic 15.8%, FPS 12.6%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Gore 10.6%

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 18.8%, Gore 16.7%, Co-op 14.3%, Post-apocalyptic 8.7%, FPS 8.4%

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 27.9%, Gore 15.1%, Co-op 10.8%, Horror 9.8%, FPS 9.3%

Hunted by the seemingly unstoppable Axeman and facing off against the Tower’s latest push for total dominance, discover what connects these new threats together before it’s too late. New faces, places, weapons and gear all await you on your journey to a final showdown for the city's fate.

Why similar: Zombies 32.1%, Horror 11.7%, Action RPG 11.5%, Survival Horror 11.1%, FPS 7.9%

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 27.9%, Post-apocalyptic 19.1%, FPS 12.4%, Survival Horror 10%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

Drunk or Dead is a fun party game. A virus has turned all sober people into zombies. Go bar hopping in the midst of the apocalypse! Drink in the company of survivors and finish off hordes of zombies! Set your own record!

Why similar: Zombies 20.9%, Post-apocalyptic 14.1%, Dark Humor 13.4%, Co-op 12.1%, FPS 8.9%

Time for some 16-bit retro revenge! When his beloved cat gets kidnapped, Max sets out across a zombie-infested California to get him back by force!

Why similar: Zombies 86.8%, Action 13.2%

Arizona Sunshine® Remake elevates the original, award-winning game, completely rebuilt with GORE-geous VR graphics and next-gen VR combat and weapons. Face the undead alone or with up to three fellow survivors in a post-apocalyptic southwestern America overrun by zombies.

Why similar: Zombies 26.5%, Dark Humor 18.5%, FPS 15.3%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, First-Person 9.9%

Experience the ultimate power fantasy as the apex predator of the seas - a giant Shark! Terrorize the coastal waterways. Tear swimmers and divers limb from limb, give the humans a reason to fear you!

Why similar: Gore 27.1%, Dark Humor 25%, Action RPG 15.6%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Action-Adventure 11.3%

PAYDAY 3 is the ultimate co-op FPS crime fantasy. Choose between stealth or loud playstyles, customize your character, and get ready to pull off the perfect heist.

Why similar: Co-op 35.1%, Dark Humor 18.3%, FPS 18.3%, PvE 9.2%, First-Person 9.1%

A deadly virus plagues the city and the residents now roam the streets as flesh-eating zombies. Loot the apocalyptic open world and build a self-sustaining zombie-killing fortress. Will you survive the apocalypse or become one of the undead?

Why similar: Zombies 36.5%, Post-apocalyptic 20.4%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Character Customization 10.8%, Horror 9%

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

Why similar: Zombies 40.5%, Co-op 15.5%, Horror 10.1%, FPS 8.8%, Gore 6.3%

From the creators of The Last Stand: Union City and Dead Zone comes an all-new singleplayer rogue-lite action adventure. After you become infected by the zombie virus, you set out to explore the post-apocalypse and find hope for your fellow survivors. You can still make a difference. Don't give up.

Why similar: Zombies 41.9%, Post-apocalyptic 27.1%, Crafting 9.7%, Action RPG 8.2%, Dark 7.4%