Games Like Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition

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

Why You'll Like It: This sequel shares the core weapon-crafting and chaotic zombie-slaying mechanics that define the series.

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 46.2%, Open World 12.9%, Co-op 8.6%, Action 5.3%, Online Co-Op 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A reimagining of the second game that retains the series' signature humor and sandbox zombie combat.

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 48.7%, Open World 11%, Gore 8.6%, Survival 6.1%, Third Person 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that established the series' focus on time-sensitive missions and creative improvised weaponry.

Dead Rising returns with modern graphics in this Deluxe Remaster!

Why similar: Zombies 52.7%, Survival 11.7%, Sandbox 8.1%, Gore 7.6%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modernized version of the classic experience that keeps the original's charm while improving visual fidelity and controls.

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%, Open World 14%, Co-op 9.1%, Gore 7.8%, Survival 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' tradition of over-the-top action and massive zombie-slaying set in an open-world environment.

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 35.2%, Open World Survival Craft 16.8% ★, Open World 11.6%, Gore 9.4%, Survival 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fluid parkour movement with intense, visceral first-person zombie combat in a dense open world.

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 37.7%, Open World 16.3%, Co-op 13.1%, Gore 11.3%, Survival 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the parkour-heavy combat of the original with a larger map and more complex traversal options.

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 43.9%, Open World 12.6%, Co-op 10.5%, Gore 7.6%, Survival 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on melee-centric combat and exploration in a tropical setting, sharing the same DNA as the Dead Rising series.

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

Why You'll Like It: Features highly detailed gore systems and satisfying, arcade-style melee combat against hordes of zombies.

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 39.4%, Open World 11.6%, Co-op 10.9%, Gore 10.5%, Survival 6%

Why You'll Like It: A direct follow-up to the first game that maintains the focus on co-op survival and environmental combat.

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 40.5%, Open World 17.4%, Survival 12.3%, Co-op 8.8%, Multiplayer 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a deeper focus on base-building and community management while maintaining a dangerous open-world zombie 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 48.4%, Open World 16.6%, Survival 12.2%, Gore 3.5%, Multiplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a gritty, survival-focused experience where every decision impacts the safety of your survivor group.

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 34%, Open World 29.6%, Comedy 10.9%, Action 7.7%, Funny 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same chaotic, over-the-top energy and colorful open-world traversal as Dead Rising 3.

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 37.9%, Open World 19.9%, Open World Survival Craft 11.6% ★, Survival 8.8%, Multiplayer 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features massive, terrifying zombie hordes that require strategic planning and heavy firepower to overcome.

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 63.9%, Co-op 11.8%, Multiplayer 5%, Gore 5%, Survival 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive co-op zombie shooter that captures the frantic, high-intensity action found in Dead Rising's multiplayer modes.

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

Why similar: Open World 30.2%, Co-op 14.1%, Comedy 13%, Zombies 10.7%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same irreverent, comedic, and chaotic sandbox spirit found in the Dead Rising series.

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 12.1%, Open World 10.4%, Survival 8.2%, Third Person 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A spin-off title that focuses on narrative and exploration within the Dead Island universe.

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 36.9%, Open World Survival Craft 18% ★, Survival 10.8%, Open World 8.9%, Co-op 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down survival game that emphasizes crafting and base defense against persistent zombie threats.

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%, Gore 13.4%, Co-op 11.8%, Survival 9%, Online Co-Op 7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-octane, wave-based combat with a heavy emphasis on gore and weapon variety.

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 55.7%, Open World 10.3%, Survival 9.3%, Gore 7.1%, Multiplayer 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A more grounded, survival-horror take on the zombie apocalypse that emphasizes tension and resource management.

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 50%, Co-op 13.1%, Gore 11.1%, Multiplayer 7.1%, Third Person 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a polished, co-op focused experience with satisfying long-range and close-quarters zombie combat.

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: Open World 29.5%, Zombies 27.3%, Gore 18.5%, Action 8.3%, Third Person 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world sandbox game where you wield absurd, over-the-top powers to cause massive destruction.

“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 37.5%, Open World Survival Craft 16.8% ★, Survival 10.6%, Co-op 7.5%, Crafting 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the basics of survival, crafting, and combat in a hostile, zombie-ridden environment.

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 32.3%, Co-op 23.9%, Comedy 11.9%, Multiplayer 10.9%, Action 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A pure arcade shooter that pits you against thousands of enemies at once, mirroring the horde-slaying feel of Dead Rising.

Play as Mad Max, a reluctant hero and survivor who wants nothing more than to leave the madness behind and find solace.

Why similar: Open World 47.3%, Survival 15.7%, Action 10.3%, Third Person 10%, Multiplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a brutal open world with heavy emphasis on vehicle combat and scavenging for survival.

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: Open World 29.4%, Co-op 19.8%, Online Co-Op 12.1%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Crafting 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world shooter that encourages creative weapon use and guerrilla tactics against overwhelming odds.

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 42.8%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Action 8.9%, Third Person 8.4%, Sandbox 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the ultimate sandbox playground for creating massive, explosive chaos in an open world.

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 48.7%, Open World 18.5%, Gore 13.4%, Multiplayer 7.8%, Action 4.5%

Miscreated is a multiplayer online hardcore survival game set in a post-apocalyptic future. You will need to survive against mutants, players, and even mother nature herself.

Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 29.9% ★, Zombies 28.1%, Open World 13.7%, Survival 11.3%, Multiplayer 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore survival game that pits players against both environmental hazards and zombie threats.

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 58.2%, Co-op 10.8%, Online Co-Op 7.8%, Multiplayer 7.8%, Gore 5.8%

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 53%, Open World 16.6%, Survival 12.3%, Third Person 3.3%, Action 2.8%

This is a multiplayer cooperative open world construction survival sandbox game, where you and your friends must find supplies and build shelters in this world. You have to keep an eye on your character's needs state at all times, a bad state is likely to lead to death.

Why similar: Zombies 33.6%, Open World 15.6%, Survival 11.8%, Co-op 7.4%, Crafting 6.1%

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 46.8%, Open World 16.6%, Open World Survival Craft 13% ★, Survival 11.6%, Co-op 5.2%

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 34.1%, Open World Survival Craft 18% ★, Survival 10%, Open World 8.9%, Crafting 5.3%

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 36.3%, Open World Survival Craft 18.2% ★, Open World 12.5%, Survival 11.7%, Co-op 6.3%

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 57.3%, Co-op 10.6%, Gore 8.7%, Survival 5.3%, Multiplayer 4.7%

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 32.9%, Open World Survival Craft 14.3% ★, Co-op 11.2%, Open World 9.3%, Survival 8%

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 47.6%, Survival 15.1%, Co-op 8%, Action 7.2%, 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 35.8%, Open World 14.4%, Co-op 12%, Survival 10.1%, Crafting 7.8%

Explore a city thrust into disarray by an unknown event and survive the hordes of mutated abominations that lurk at every corner. You’ll have to fight through enemies & bosses, scavenge loot and survive the hostile city.

Why similar: Zombies 38.3%, Open World 15.9%, Survival 10.2%, Crafting 8.4%, Online Co-Op 7.4%

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 34%, Open World Survival Craft 21.3% ★, Open World 12.9%, Survival 11.9%, Multiplayer 5.6%

You are on an island where everyone wants to kill you, ranging from weather conditions to dangerous enemies, your goal is to survive. Survive alone or together. Build, craft, grow, explore, fight!

Why similar: Zombies 39.4%, Open World 14.7%, Co-op 11.5%, Survival 9.6%, Crafting 6.8%

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 39.6%, Gore 11%, Survival 8.9%, Open World 6.7%, Online Co-Op 6.3%

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 41.1%, Open World 17.7%, Survival 10.2%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Gore 6%

DESOLATE is a first person horror survival experience. Form a research team with up to 4 players and explore an open world filled with mysteries and unsolved questions, or do it all on your own.

Why similar: Zombies 36.4%, Open World 22.6%, Survival 16%, Gore 10.2%, Horror 5.2%

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

Why similar: Zombies 52%, Co-op 16.1%, Online Co-Op 6%, Action 5.7%, Multiplayer 5.1%

A toxic waste spill finds its way into the water supply, causing the recently deceased to rise from their graves. Now it's up to you to blast your way through the hordes of undead if you're going to escape the city. On the way to your rescue, you'll search stores and houses for supplies, and trade with other survivors.

Why similar: Zombies 74.7%, Co-op 7.2%, Survival 6.8%, Action 6.3%, Gore 2.4%

Zombie Survival Game Online is an open-world, post-apocalyptic, looter shooter. Craft, quest, explore, build, and fight for survival. Parkour up a mountainside, ramp a truck over a horde, and grab a gasmask to explore the sewers. Can you survive? Doubtful.

Why similar: Zombies 34.6%, Open World Survival Craft 22.9% ★, Open World 11%, Survival 8.9%, Crafting 7.4%

'Night of the Dead' is an open-world game that combines elements of exploration, tower defense, survival, and crafting. Traverse a world dominated by zombies while collecting various resources and powerful equipment. Build a fortress to survive the hordes of zombies that swarm every night!

Why similar: Zombies 29.8%, Open World Survival Craft 20.7% ★, Open World 11.4%, Survival 7.1%, Crafting 6.1%

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 12.5%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Action 7.7%, Survival 5.2%

Traverse punishing environments, looting, crafting and evading the constant threats to your life. The unprecedented levels of character customization and progression are your ultimate tools for survival.

Why similar: Zombies 25.1%, Open World Survival Craft 21.4% ★, Open World 12.8%, Gore 9.3%, Survival 8.2%

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 30.9%, Open World Survival Craft 20.5% ★, Co-op 9.4%, Open World 9.3%, Survival 7.8%

All the horrors of zombie apocalypse in adorable pixelated form! Craft, explore and rescue people in a city overrun by the zombie horde. Good luck, survivors!

Why similar: Zombies 45%, Open World 14%, Open World Survival Craft 12.5% ★, Survival 11.6%, Online Co-Op 5.7%

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 32.2%, Open World 13.4%, Survival 12.8%, Co-op 10.6%, Online Co-Op 6.3%

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 26.7%, Co-op 16.1%, Comedy 12.4%, Third Person 8.1%, Action 7.7%

LifeZ - Survival is a third-person sandbox-survival game. Build your hideout, search for water and food, mine resources and fight against zombies and finally find ways to contact the outside world and leave Catastrophie Area.

Why similar: Zombies 36.8%, Open World Survival Craft 25% ★, Survival 10.3%, Open World 6.8%, Crafting 4.5%