Games Like Dead Rising® 2

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 44.6%, Open World 10.6%, Online Co-Op 9.5%, Co-op 9.1%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This reimagining of the original sequel offers the same core gameplay with a fan-favorite protagonist and refined mechanics.

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 45.2%, Open World 10.1%, Co-op 8.4%, Gore 6.1%, Online Co-Op 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It expands the series' signature weapon-crafting and zombie-slaying chaos into a much larger, more seamless open world.

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 51.3%, Open World 9.9%, Gore 7.1%, Third Person 5.7%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that established the series' unique time-management and sandbox survival formula.

Dead Rising returns with modern graphics in this Deluxe Remaster!

Why similar: Zombies 52.2%, Survival 9%, Sandbox 8.6%, Action 7.2%, Gore 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern visual and mechanical update to the classic experience that defined the franchise.

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 44.5%, Open World 12.3%, Co-op 10.3%, Gore 6.3%, Multiplayer 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' focus on creative, over-the-top zombie combat with a massive arsenal of makeshift weapons.

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 44.8%, Online Co-Op 14%, Open World 12.6%, Gore 9.4%, Survival 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fluid parkour movement with visceral melee combat in a dense, zombie-infested city.

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 38.6%, Co-op 14.6%, Open World 14.3%, Gore 9%, Survival 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an expanded open world with deeper parkour mechanics and intense combat against both zombies and humans.

Get ready for the most out-landish gameplay scenarios ever seen as the Third Street Saints take on the Syndicate!

Why similar: Open World 23.8%, Co-op 14.2%, Comedy 10.6%, Zombies 9.9%, Online Co-Op 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the over-the-top, comedic, open-world sandbox spirit that makes Dead Rising so entertaining.

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 46%, Co-op 20.4%, Gore 12.3%, Crafting 6.4%, Character Customization 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features visceral, gore-filled melee combat against zombies in a vibrant and colorful setting.

Sunset Overdrive transforms an open-world apocalypse into your tactical playground. Zip, grind and wall-run across Sunset City with an unconventional arsenal. Hyper-agility, unique weapons, and customizable abilities deliver an explosive and irreverent adventure in the end times.

Why similar: Zombies 31%, Open World 23.1%, Character Customization 10.8%, Comedy 8.7%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same campy, fast-paced, weapon-crafting sandbox energy found in the Dead Rising series.

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%, Open World 15%, Co-op 9.8%, Survival 9.7%, Online Co-Op 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the survival, base-building, and resource management aspects of a zombie apocalypse.

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 62.8%, Co-op 12.7%, Online Co-Op 7.6%, Multiplayer 4.9%, Gore 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for co-op zombie action, focusing on intense, fast-paced survival against hordes.

Stand and fight for humanity. This arcade shooter takes place in the year 2022, as the Earth Defense Force fends off an all-out attack by unknown life forms. Become an EDF soldier, battle against endless hordes of immense enemies, and restore peace to the earth.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 30.6%, Co-op 26.1%, Action 19.5%, Multiplayer 7.3%, Gore 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the 'slaughter thousands of enemies' campy action vibe with an emphasis on ridiculous weaponry.

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 39.5%, Online Co-Op 13.3%, Co-op 13.1%, Gore 10.6%, Survival 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers intense, wave-based zombie combat with a heavy focus on gore and cooperative play.

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 45.2%, Co-op 11.9%, Open World 11.1%, Gore 6.1%, Survival 6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic open-world experience that focuses on melee-based zombie survival in a tropical setting.

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 52%, Open World 15.3%, Survival 10.2%, Co-op 3.7%, Multiplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational survival experience that emphasizes the struggle of managing a community during a zombie outbreak.

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

Why similar: Zombies 49.3%, Co-op 16.6%, Online Co-Op 10.8%, Action 6.2%, Multiplayer 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same over-the-top, action-heavy, third-person zombie gameplay that leans into cinematic spectacle.

You are the Prototype, Alex Mercer, a man without memory armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your way to the heart of the conspiracy which created you; making those responsible pay. Fast & Deadly Shape-Shifting Combat: Reconfigure your body to the situation at hand.

Why similar: Zombies 28.6%, Open World 26.4%, Gore 15.1%, Action 10%, Third Person 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar feeling of being an overpowered entity capable of causing massive destruction in a chaotic city.

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

Why similar: Zombies 50.4%, Co-op 11.3%, Multiplayer 7.2%, Online Co-Op 5.5%, Gore 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op focused horror experience that balances action with survival elements.

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 47%, Survival 10.7%, Co-op 10.2%, Open World 9.7%, Multiplayer 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Integrates crafting and survival mechanics into a top-down zombie apocalypse setting.

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 60.1%, Co-op 14.7%, Online Co-Op 8.4%, Multiplayer 6.1%, Survival 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: The classic co-op zombie shooter that set the benchmark for team-based survival gameplay.

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

Why similar: Zombies 47.1%, Co-op 16.6%, Online Co-Op 10.1%, Gore 7.2%, Survival 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: The original wave-based survival shooter that emphasizes cooperative tactics against zombie-like specimens.

With over 1000 km² of complete freedom from sky to seabed, Rico Rodriguez returns to unleash chaos in the most creative and explosive ways imaginable.

Why similar: Open World 37.4%, Multiplayer 10.5%, Action 10.5%, Third Person 10.2%, Sandbox 9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the ultimate sandbox for creative destruction and chaotic traversal in an open environment.

Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

Why similar: Open World 23.4%, Gore 15.8%, Comedy 14.1%, Third Person 12.3%, Sandbox 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a similar brand of dark, satirical humor and sandbox freedom in an open-world setting.

Saints Row 2 brings true freedom to open-world gaming. Players can play as who they want, how they want, and with whomever they want in this sequel to the much acclaimed and tremendously successful Saints Row.

Why similar: Open World 29.2%, Co-op 14.1%, Character Customization 9.1%, Online Co-Op 9%, Comedy 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: The grittier, yet still chaotic, open-world predecessor that offers immense freedom for player expression.

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 60.9%, Open World 9.6%, Survival 7.9%, Gore 6.1%, Multiplayer 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a more grounded, survival-focused take on the zombie genre with high stakes for every encounter.

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 46.7%, Co-op 16.8%, Survival 7.5%, Gore 7.5%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced, sci-fi themed zombie action that emphasizes weapon upgrades and character progression.

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 43.1%, Co-op 13.1%, Open World 10.8%, Gore 9%, Multiplayer 5.9%

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 54.2%, Online Co-Op 13.7%, Co-op 11%, Multiplayer 7.1%, Gore 4.2%

Driven by community suggestion, 505 Games and EKO Software introduce you to a new single player 3rd person view experience that allows you to re-play the zombie crafting adventure "How to Survive" from a deeply immersive point of view.

Why similar: Zombies 43.7%, Survival 10%, Open World 9.7%, Third Person 6.8%, Crafting 6%

Why You'll Like It: Adapts survival and crafting mechanics into a third-person perspective for a more immersive experience.

Join the corps! Umbrella Corps brings a competitive experience featuring new types of strategy and technique blended with elements from the world of Resident Evil, to create a unique kind of shooter!

Why similar: Zombies 55.7%, Co-op 13.7%, Action 8.9%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Survival 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A competitive shooter set in the Resident Evil universe that focuses on fast-paced combat against both zombies and players.

** 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 60.9%, Co-op 13.8%, Action 5%, Online Co-Op 4.4%, Gore 4.3%

Resident Evil® Revelations returns redefined for PC complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience.

Why similar: Zombies 49.8%, Co-op 11.3%, Online Co-Op 7.9%, Action 7%, Third Person 5.2%

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 55.8%, Gore 9.9%, Open World 9.3%, Survival 6.7%, Third Person 6.3%

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 55.8%, Open World 14.9%, Survival 10.1%, Third Person 4.1%, Action 3.4%

** 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 60.1%, Co-op 11.7%, Gore 5.4%, Action 4.5%, Online Co-Op 4.5%

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 59.4%, Co-op 12.1%, Gore 7.1%, Multiplayer 4.8%, Survival 4.2%

Become the ultimate shape-shifting weapon!

Why similar: Zombies 31.7%, Open World 24.8%, Gore 15.1%, Action 9.1%, Third Person 8.5%

Deadburg is a co-op survival game set in a procedurally generated city with thousands of buildings to explore and zombies to kill. Every building you see can be explored, exploited and destroyed one block at a time. Play alone or with friends and discover the secrets of the city.

Why similar: Zombies 46.5%, Survival 11.4%, Co-op 8.5%, Action 8.1%, Sandbox 7.4%

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 45.8%, Online Co-Op 15.5%, Co-op 14.9%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Survival 7.5%

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 47.6%, Open World 14%, Survival 11.9%, Co-op 9%, Multiplayer 6.2%

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 62.6%, Gore 10.1%, Third Person 7.9%, Survival 4.6%, Horror 4.3%

This game is a port of the Games for Windows - Live version that was released in 2009. If you buy the Untold Stories Bundle here on Steam, it will be the same as upgrading to Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition.

Why similar: Zombies 43.6%, Co-op 18.3%, Online Co-Op 13%, Action 5.6%, Multiplayer 4.7%

Join Johnny Gat & Kinzie Kensington as you tear apart Hell in a quest to save the Boss’ soul. Historical icons, old friends, older enemies, a talking gun, a full length musical number & a whole lot more shenanigans await!

Why similar: Open World 22.8%, Co-op 17.6%, Comedy 10.9%, Third Person 9.6%, Action 8.9%

Loot. Kill. Survive. Can you escape ? (probably not) Zumbi Blocks 2 is the official sequel to the 2013 free browser zombie game. Stuck on an island, cut off from the rest of humanity, you wake up. The secret to breaking free from this place lies asleep, underground. From the soil, zumbies emerge.

Why similar: Zombies 37.8%, Co-op 12.6%, Online Co-Op 9.8%, Open World 9.7%, Survival 7.5%

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 51.2%, Open World 16.6%, Gore 11%, Multiplayer 8.1%, Action 5.5%

“A real Gem” – Destructoid at E3 “Offers a different experience for zombie game veterans” – Co-Optimus“Has a lot more going for it than smashing brains and gory, red goo ... With a surprisingly deep crafting system” – GamesRadarYou're shipwrecked on an isolated island, a desperate castaway in a total freakshow world. How will you survive?

Why similar: Zombies 46.2%, Survival 10.2%, Co-op 10.2%, Crafting 6.3%, Online Co-Op 6.2%

Experience the insane antics of Saints Row IV. The Saints have gone from the Penthouse to the White House - but Earth has been invaded and it’s up to you to save it with an arsenal of superpowers and strange weapons, in the wildest open world game ever.

Why similar: Open World 26.3%, Co-op 15.2%, Comedy 12.6%, Online Co-Op 9.3%, Action 7.8%

Grab a weapon, demolish your enemies, level up, become more powerful, let the gore flow, let the limbs fly. BrainBread 2 introduces a zombie fps mixed with RPG / Arcade elements, the game is very action-packed and generally fast-paced.

Why similar: Zombies 51.4%, Co-op 11.6%, Multiplayer 8.6%, Gore 8.4%, Survival 7.5%

Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 revives the good, old, action platform run & gun genre, but this time with a bunch of humor and buckets of blown off body parts. In this sequel to Guns, Gore & Cannoli, Vinnie Cannoli’s story continues and this time it’s personal.

Why similar: Zombies 34.1%, Co-op 17.9%, Gore 12.3%, Online Co-Op 9.7%, Action 8.7%

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

Why similar: Zombies 47.6%, Open World 15.3%, Survival 9%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Sandbox 7.1%

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 37.1%, Co-op 13.6%, Open World 12.7%, Survival 8.2%, Crafting 7.2%

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 46.2%, Open World 20.7%, Survival 8.3%, Multiplayer 5.7%, Third Person 4.7%

Be the Zombie. Kick A** and Take Brains.

Why similar: Zombies 59.4%, Gore 14.8%, Third Person 8.7%, Funny 7.2%, Action 5.6%

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 40.6%, Open World 13.1%, Online Co-Op 12%, Survival 11%, Multiplayer 6.6%

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 40.1%, Online Co-Op 12%, Gore 8.7%, Action 7.3%, Survival 7%

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

Why similar: Gore 36.2%, Co-op 25.1%, Action 16%, Multiplayer 8%, Horror 5.8%

Control a car full of jerks as they explore cities, recruit weird people, rescue dogs, argue with each other, and face gigantic swarms of slow zombies. Randomly generated for a new story and rare events every time you play!

Why similar: Zombies 57.9%, Co-op 8.5%, Survival 7.9%, Character Customization 6.8%, Comedy 6.2%