Games Like Dead Rising 4

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 43%, Open World 14%, Co-op 9.1%, Gore 7.8%, Survival 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the closest experience to the seed game with its massive open-world zombie hordes and extensive weapon crafting system.

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 45%, Open World 15.5%, Co-op 10.4%, Action 6%, Gore 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title retains the classic Dead Rising sandbox formula while featuring the iconic Frank West as the protagonist.

Dead Rising returns with modern graphics in this Deluxe Remaster!

Why similar: Zombies 54%, Survival 13.5%, Gore 8.2%, Action 7.6%, Horror 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern visual overhaul of the classic experience that maintains the core gameplay loop of the original.

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

Why You'll Like It: It is a quintessential entry in the series that emphasizes creative weapon combinations and time-pressured survival.

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 47.2%, Open World 13.2%, Gore 8.7%, Survival 6.6%, Action 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: The original game that established the series' signature blend of mall-based survival and over-the-top zombie combat.

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 46.8%, Co-op 23.8%, Gore 16.7%, Horror 6.6%, Action 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features visceral, gore-filled melee combat and a vibrant, satirical tone that mirrors the energy of the Dead Rising series.

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 38.8%, Open World 13.7%, Co-op 11.6%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Survival 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a large open-world setting focused on melee-centric zombie survival and cooperative play.

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 30.4%, Open World 16.3%, Co-op 13.2%, Gore 9.5%, Multiplayer 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines parkour-based movement with intense zombie combat in a massive, reactive open world.

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: Open World 31.9%, Zombies 29.5%, Violent 11.3%, Comedy 9%, Action 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same irreverent humor and over-the-top, arcade-style action found in the Dead Rising franchise.

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 36.1%, Open World 19.1%, Survival 12.4%, Co-op 9.8%, Multiplayer 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the survival and base-building aspects of a zombie apocalypse within a persistent open world.

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 38.4%, Open World 24.9%, Survival 10%, Multiplayer 8.1%, Gore 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features massive, terrifying zombie hordes that require tactical planning and high-octane action to survive.

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 38.7%, Open World 15.7%, Gore 10.8%, Survival 8.1%, Multiplayer 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A landmark zombie game that excels at blending first-person combat with fluid traversal and survival mechanics.

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 52.3%, Co-op 12.1%, Multiplayer 11.8%, Online Co-Op 5.7%, Gore 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fast-paced, cooperative horde combat that feels like a more focused version of the Dead Rising swarm mechanics.

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 43.8%, Co-op 11.4%, Multiplayer 10.2%, Gore 9.4%, Online Co-Op 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to classic zombie shooters that emphasizes team-based survival and intense combat encounters.

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

Why similar: Open World 35%, Co-op 16.5%, Comedy 11.6%, Zombies 10%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an absurd, sandbox-style open world filled with chaotic weaponry and a comedic tone similar to Frank West's adventures.

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 42.8%, Co-op 14%, Multiplayer 10.3%, Gore 9.9%, Violent 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fun, arcade-style shooter that focuses on mowing down waves of undead with satisfying precision.

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 24.7%, Co-op 21.9%, Violent 15.5%, Multiplayer 13.5%, Comedy 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane shooter that prioritizes fighting thousands of enemies at once with ridiculous weaponry.

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: Co-op 29.8%, Action 19.9%, Online Co-Op 13.2%, Multiplayer 12.6%, Violent 8%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers the same 'horde-slaying' satisfaction as Dead Rising, but on a much larger, more chaotic scale.

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 31.7%, Zombies 23.8%, Gore 16.8%, Violent 10%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a power-fantasy experience with massive destruction and superhuman abilities in an open-world urban environment.

Step into the boots of Grayson Hunt after a crash landing on an old resort planet forces him to make a hard choice: survival or revenge. Execute masterful kills with Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition’s unique combat system that rewards you for performing the most creative and deadly kills imaginable.

Why similar: Gore 31.5%, Violent 24.5%, Action 13%, Comedy 11.1%, Multiplayer 8%

Why You'll Like It: Features creative, over-the-top combat mechanics and a crude, humorous tone that matches the Dead Rising vibe.

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 43.6%, Survival 14.4%, Open World 13%, Co-op 10.8%, Multiplayer 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines crafting and survival mechanics with a top-down perspective for a unique take on the zombie genre.

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 34.2%, Co-op 17.4%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Violent 7.9%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, cooperative action game that focuses on fighting supernatural hordes with a 1930s adventure aesthetic.

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 51.3%, Open World 11.7%, Survival 9.7%, Gore 6.8%, Multiplayer 6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a grittier, first-person take on urban zombie survival that emphasizes tension and resource management.

Rogue agent Rico Rodriguez journeys to Solis, a huge South American world home of conflict, oppression and extreme weather conditions. Strap into your wingsuit, equip your fully customizable grappling hook, and get ready to bring the thunder!

Why similar: Open World 44.1%, Violent 12.2%, Action 9.7%, Gore 9.6%, Co-op 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate sandbox for destruction, allowing for the same level of creative mayhem found in the Dead Rising series.

Shadow Warrior 2 is the stunning evolution of Flying Wild Hog’s offbeat first-person shooter starring the brash warrior Lo Wang, who must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world.

Why similar: Gore 23.2%, Co-op 22.8%, Open World 15.9%, Multiplayer 14.3%, Action 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Blends fast-paced melee and ranged combat with gore and humor in a highly replayable action format.

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 36.3%, Co-op 24.7%, Multiplayer 18%, Online Co-Op 9.8%, Action 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a massive open world with chaotic combat and a wide variety of improvised, 'guerrilla' weaponry.

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 40.3%, Open World 18.9%, Gore 11.6%, Multiplayer 10.9%, Violent 7.4%

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 36%, Co-op 13.6%, Gore 12.9%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Survival 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A pure horde-survival game that emphasizes gore, weapon variety, and intense cooperative action.

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 54.1%, Survival 16.4%, Action 11.2%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Third Person 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features brutal melee combat and vehicle-based destruction in a harsh, open-world wasteland.

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 36.7%, Open World 13.3%, Co-op 12.7%, Gore 10.2%, Multiplayer 8.6%

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 46.8%, Open World 19.9%, Survival 13.3%, Multiplayer 5.5%, Co-op 3.8%

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: Open World 24.6%, Co-op 20.8%, Multiplayer 15.9%, Gore 10%, Online Co-Op 8.2%

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 52.3%, Co-op 12.1%, Gore 8.3%, Multiplayer 7.3%, Survival 5.4%

POSTAL 4: No Regerts is a satirical and outrageous comedic open world first person shooter and the long-awaited true sequel to what’s been fondly dubbed as "The Worst Game Ever™", POSTAL 2!

Why similar: Gore 27.5%, Open World 26.7%, Comedy 11.7%, Survival 11.4%, Third Person 7.2%

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 49.1%, Open World 11.9%, Gore 11.7%, Survival 8.5%, Multiplayer 3.9%

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 29.4%, Open World 18.4%, Gore 11.3%, Survival 10.8%, Violent 10.7%

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 49.8%, Co-op 14%, Multiplayer 12.7%, Action 8.1%, Survival 5.3%

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

Why similar: Zombies 39.6%, Co-op 15.9%, Survival 8.7%, Gore 8%, Violent 7.7%

DAYMARE: 1998 is a third-person survival horror game that recreates the mood of iconic titles from the '90s, with a fresh storyline. An incident that turns a small town into a deadly zone, three characters to play with and little time to find the truth, before its mutated citizens abruptly end your mission.

Why similar: Zombies 47.1%, Gore 10.9%, Violent 9.9%, Horror 7.3%, Survival 7.1%

** 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 56.6%, Co-op 12.6%, Gore 6.8%, Multiplayer 5.4%, Action 4.3%

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 59.4%, Co-op 13.8%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Gore 4.8%, Survival 4.8%

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

Why similar: Zombies 46.4%, Co-op 12%, Horror 8.8%, Action 6.6%, Multiplayer 5.7%

METAL GEAR SURVIVE builds upon MGSV’s stealth action gameplay with elements of exploration and survival creating a bold new experience. *An internet connection is required to play the game.

Why similar: Zombies 31.3%, Open World 13.3%, Co-op 12.1%, Survival 11.2%, Multiplayer 7.9%

Call of Duty®: WWII - a breathtaking experience that redefines World War II.

Why similar: Zombies 46.4%, Multiplayer 14.1%, Co-op 11.4%, Violent 8.5%, Gore 7.8%

** 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 58.6%, Co-op 15.1%, Gore 5.5%, Multiplayer 5.3%, Action 4.9%

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 57.4%, Co-op 16%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Survival 5.4%, Horror 4.1%

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 34.6%, Gore 10%, Multiplayer 9.1%, Survival 8.7%, Open World 7.2%

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 50.6%, Co-op 13.7%, Multiplayer 13%, Survival 6.4%, Gore 4.1%

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 50.6%, Open World 19.5%, Survival 13.3%, Multiplayer 4.4%, Action 3.1%

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 40.9%, Co-op 16.8%, Survival 9.5%, Gore 8.7%, Multiplayer 8.4%

They Are Hundreds is an evolving Third-person wave based zombie game, co-op with up to 4 friends with endless ammo and guns!

Why similar: Zombies 33.2%, Open World 16.8%, Co-op 13.3%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Survival 11.1%

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 50.5%, Gore 10.8%, Violent 7.3%, Horror 6.9%, Multiplayer 5.9%

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 56.2%, Survival 11.1%, Co-op 9.4%, Multiplayer 7.5%, Comedy 6.5%

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 40.3%, Survival 13.3%, Open World 12.9%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Co-op 5.7%

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

Why similar: Zombies 50.7%, Gore 16.8%, Violent 16.2%, Funny 5.8%, Third Person 5.1%

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

Why similar: Zombies 45%, Co-op 11.5%, Multiplayer 11.1%, Horror 6.7%, Gore 6.5%

Forget what you have played so far, SURV1V3 is a unique realistic zombie survival fps game expressly designed for VIRTUAL REALITY that will let you test your survival skills. Play the thrilling story in single mode or coop with your friends (up to 4 players) and survive the apocalypse!

Why similar: Zombies 53.4%, Co-op 10.3%, Gore 8.1%, Violent 7.9%, Multiplayer 5.5%