Games Like Dead Island 2

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 21.4%, Co-op 17.9%, Post-apocalyptic 13.4%, Gore 12.7%, Action RPG 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel expands on the parkour and melee combat mechanics in a dense, urban environment that mirrors the exploration style of the seed game.

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 36.7%, Co-op 21.2%, Gore 12.6%, Horror 6.3%, FPS 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: As the original entry in the series, it provides the foundational experience of tropical zombie survival and melee-heavy combat.

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 33.7%, Co-op 22.4%, Gore 17.8%, Horror 6.4%, First-Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the narrative and gameplay style of the first game, offering more of the same visceral, weapon-crafting zombie action.

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 34.6%, Co-op 17.3%, Gore 14.1%, FPS 11.1%, Horror 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creators of Left 4 Dead, it features modern graphics and a card-based system that adds depth to the cooperative zombie-slaying experience.

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 45.1%, Co-op 20.1%, FPS 10%, Gore 6.9%, Post-apocalyptic 5%

Why You'll Like It: It remains the definitive cooperative zombie shooter, providing the fast-paced, team-based chaos that inspired much of the genre.

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 46.4%, Co-op 18.9%, Gore 15.9%, Crafting 7.3%, Horror 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the over-the-top, sandbox nature of zombie killing with a massive focus on improvised weaponry and gore.

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 18.3%, Co-op 13.4%, Post-apocalyptic 13.2%, Gore 12.5%, FPS 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses heavily on gore and wave-based combat, making it a perfect match for players who enjoy the dismemberment mechanics of Dead Island 2.

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 18.2%, Co-op 15.9%, FPS 8.9%, Horror 8.8%, Hack and Slash 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers intense, high-fidelity first-person combat against hordes of enemies, emphasizing both melee and ranged weapon synergy.

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: Co-op 30.5%, Gore 18.7%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, PvE 9%, Action RPG 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: While set in a fantasy world, it features some of the most satisfying and visceral first-person melee combat available on Steam.

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 38.7%, Co-op 17.3%, Post-apocalyptic 8.4%, Gore 7.6%, FPS 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at rendering massive, swarming hordes of zombies that require intense cooperative coordination to overcome.

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 46.2%, Co-op 24.2%, Post-apocalyptic 17.2%, Gore 7%, Horror 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: It adds a layer of base-building and community management to the zombie survival formula, offering a more strategic take on the genre.

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 37.5%, Post-apocalyptic 25.2%, Gore 8%, Crafting 7.2%, Action-Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This open-world title features massive, terrifying zombie hordes and a strong focus on survival and exploration in a post-apocalyptic setting.

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 36.3%, Gore 26.7%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It features punchy, third-person melee and ranged combat that feels very satisfying and focuses on high-octane action.

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%, Co-op 20.4%, Gore 12.3%, Crafting 6.4%, Character Customization 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is a classic entry in the series known for its creative weapon crafting and humorous, action-packed approach to zombie survival.

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 23.1%, Gore 16.1%, Horror 6.7%, PvE 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a fun, arcade-style cooperative experience with a heavy focus on cinematic kills and supernatural zombie threats.

No More Room in Hell 2 is a terrifying 8 player co-op action horror experience. Find your friends in the dark and survive - in a dynamic, endlessly replayable zombie apocalypse.

Why similar: Zombies 29%, Co-op 20.7%, FPS 10.2%, Survival Horror 9%, Horror 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes the tension of survival and cooperative exploration in a modern, realistic zombie apocalypse setting.

The original shooter-looter returns, packing bazillions of guns and a mayhem-fueled adventure! Blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four new Vault Hunters.

Why similar: Co-op 40.6%, FPS 24.3%, Gore 19.3%, First-Person 8.4%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: While not a zombie game, its vibrant art style, loot-driven gameplay, and emphasis on chaotic co-op action align closely with the tone of Dead Island 2.

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 27.1%, FPS 17.2%, Crafting 13%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, PvE 9%

Why You'll Like It: The open-world exploration and chaotic combat encounters in a tropical setting provide a similar sense of freedom and action-adventure gameplay.

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 31.1%, Post-apocalyptic 18.9%, Dark 11.6%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Horror 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers deep RPG character progression and challenging cooperative combat that rewards players for mastering their build.

In a mad and sublime utopian world, take part in explosive encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each opponent, use your environment and upgrade your equipment to fulfill your mission. If you want to reach the truth, you'll have to pay in blood.

Why similar: Gore 20.3%, FPS 20.3%, Horror 16.9%, Action-Adventure 15.8%, First-Person 14%

Why You'll Like It: This first-person shooter features unique melee and ability-based combat in a visually striking, surreal environment.

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 23.8%, Gore 16.7%, Horror 6.6%, Action 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: It leans further into the action-sandbox elements of the series, allowing for massive amounts of zombie kills with absurd weapons.

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 20.3%, Co-op 17.3%, Gore 12.2%, FPS 10.8%, PvE 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: As the latest entry in the series, it brings modern visuals and refined cooperative shooter mechanics to the classic wave-based formula.

Take an adrenaline-fueled journey through a mythical Japanese realm in the Definitive Edition of Shadow Warrior 3, packed with new features, and enjoy an ultraviolent blend of fast-paced gunplay, razor-sharp melee combat, and spectacular free-running movement.

Why similar: Gore 31.8%, FPS 25.1%, Dark 15.2%, First-Person 15.2%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a fast-paced, visceral first-person experience that blends melee swordplay with gunplay in a highly stylized manner.

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 45.4%, Gore 11.4%, Horror 9%, Survival Horror 8.5%, First-Person 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a more grounded, survival-horror experience that focuses on the vulnerability of the player against the undead.

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 23.8%, Co-op 19.5%, Post-apocalyptic 16.7%, Crafting 10.4%, Action RPG 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game introduces a unique twist on the zombie genre by allowing players to control and customize their own zombie companions.

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 29.3%, Gore 16%, Post-apocalyptic 15.3%, Horror 10.5%, First-Person 9.2%

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 44.3%, Dark Humor 21.5%, Character Customization 21.4%, Adventure 7.1%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the over-the-top, satirical tone and open-world chaos that players often enjoy in the Dead Island series.

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 46.6%, Co-op 22.2%, Crafting 13.7%, Gore 9.4%, Dark Humor 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines survival crafting with isometric zombie action, offering a different perspective on the classic survival loop.

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 59.6%, Post-apocalyptic 21.7%, Co-op 6.1%, Horror 4.5%, Survival Horror 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: The original game established the series' focus on permadeath and community management, making every encounter feel significant.

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 53.3%, Gore 24%, Horror 8.5%, Adventure 5.1%, Hack and Slash 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This spin-off offers a different, cel-shaded perspective on the Dead Island universe, focusing on mystery and narrative exploration.

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 23.6%, Gore 12.5%, Post-apocalyptic 12.2%, Horror 8.8%, Survival Horror 8.4%

Dead Rising returns with modern graphics in this Deluxe Remaster!

Why similar: Zombies 39.6%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Horror 13%, Dark 11.9%, Gore 11.3%

Join The Division in this open world tactical shooter. Engage in intense cover-based combat, team up with friends, and build your ultimate agent to save Washington, D.C.

Why similar: Co-op 33.4%, Post-apocalyptic 29.7%, Character Customization 12.4%, PvE 11.7%, Adventure 6.7%

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 55.9%, Gore 19.5%, Horror 8.5%, Survival Horror 6.8%, Adventure 4.7%

VEIN is a post-apocalyptic survival multiplayer sandbox game. Gather supplies to survive, explore abandoned buildings, defend your home, and rebuild society, whether alone or with friends.

Why similar: Zombies 25.2%, Co-op 17.9%, Post-apocalyptic 17%, Crafting 10%, Action RPG 6.6%

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 50.9%, Co-op 22.7%, Gore 11.2%, Action 5.5%, Adventure 4.8%

You're a survivor in the zombie infested ruins of society, and must work with your friends and forge alliances to remain among the living.

Why similar: Zombies 24.2%, Co-op 19.4%, Post-apocalyptic 18.8%, Crafting 13%, FPS 10.9%

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 51.7%, Post-apocalyptic 18.8%, Co-op 8.2%, Gore 7.3%, Crafting 5.7%

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 21.8%, Post-apocalyptic 15.5%, Dark Humor 12.9%, Crafting 9.7%, Hack and Slash 9.1%

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 44.1%, Gore 17.9%, Horror 14.4%, Survival Horror 14.2%, Dark 5.4%

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 27.5%, Horror 14.8%, Survival Horror 10.1%, Dark Humor 8.8%, First-Person 7.4%

Dive into a transformed vibrant post-apocalyptic Hope County, Montana, 17 years after a global nuclear catastrophe. Lead the fight against the Highwaymen, as they seek to take over the last remaining resources.

Why similar: Co-op 29.4%, Post-apocalyptic 28.3%, FPS 18.9%, First-Person 9.8%, Adventure 4.1%

An intense first person shooter that delivers a twisted and gripping narrative of tragedy, modern crime drama, and supernatural horror.

Why similar: Gore 28.9%, FPS 21.9%, Co-op 17.4%, Dark 11.2%, Horror 8.7%

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 18.7%, Gore 16.8%, Co-op 14%, Post-apocalyptic 8.8%, FPS 8.5%

Journey across space to the icy planet of Tau Volantis with Isaac Clarke and Sgt. John Carver to discover and destroy the source of the Necromorph outbreak.

Why similar: Co-op 31.5%, Horror 20.4%, Gore 12.8%, Dark 11.3%, Survival Horror 8.4%

SurrounDead is an open world survival game. Taking place in a world ravaged by an apocalyptic catastrophe. The dead reign free and will stop at nothing to kill you.

Why similar: Zombies 47.2%, Post-apocalyptic 26.6%, Co-op 12.5%, PvE 5.7%, First-Person 4.6%

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 19.7%, Co-op 17.4%, Gore 14.3%, Post-apocalyptic 11.3%, FPS 8.8%

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 27.8%, Gore 15.2%, Co-op 10.5%, Horror 9.9%, FPS 9.4%

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 31.8%, Horror 11.8%, Action RPG 11.6%, Survival Horror 11.1%, FPS 7.9%

Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.

Why similar: Action RPG 35.3%, Co-op 22.7%, Hack and Slash 22.6%, Gore 9.7%, PvE 7.5%

An intense round-based zombie survival FPS, play solo or co-op. Shoot your way through relentless waves of vicious horrors with high-octane objectives, upgrading steampunk weapons, collecting Celtic God powers, and surviving the onslaught of the Quiet Ones.

Why similar: Co-op 24.9%, Zombies 19.9%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, FPS 9.5%, Horror 7.8%

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%

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 29.2%, Co-op 13.5%, FPS 12.4%, PvE 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.5%

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 19.9%, Post-apocalyptic 15.9%, FPS 12.6%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Gore 10.7%

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

Why similar: Zombies 38%, Co-op 18.7%, Horror 13.6%, Survival Horror 10.9%, Gore 10.4%

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 34.4%, Dark Humor 18.6%, FPS 18.3%, PvE 9.4%, First-Person 9.3%

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

Why similar: Zombies 26.6%, Post-apocalyptic 17.8%, FPS 13.1%, Dark Humor 12.2%, Action RPG 10.7%

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 27.5%, Post-apocalyptic 19.3%, 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 20.6%, Post-apocalyptic 14.2%, Dark Humor 13.5%, Co-op 11.8%, FPS 8.9%