Games Like Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition

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 19.9%, Parkour 19.1%, Open World 10.8%, Post-apocalyptic 9.2%, Gore 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is the clearest alternative because it has the same first-person parkour, day-night zombie escalation, open-world scavenging, and drop-in co-op structure that define Dying Light 2.

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: Parkour 18.4%, Zombies 17.1%, Open World 10.9%, Gore 8.1%, Post-apocalyptic 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This follow-up keeps the series' signature blend of zombie survival, open environments, and mobility-driven combat while feeling even closer in tone and mechanics than most non-Techland games.

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 21.6%, Co-op 18.1%, Post-apocalyptic 13.2%, Gore 12.7%, Action RPG 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers first-person zombie brawling, co-op play, detailed gore, and environmental exploration in a way that scratches much of the same combat-heavy survival itch.

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 29.5%, Co-op 14.3%, Open World 14%, Survival 9.2%, Gore 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-zone structure, melee-focused zombie combat, loot progression, and co-op gameplay make it one of the most natural companions to Dying Light 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 24.9%, Open World 21.6%, Post-apocalyptic 14.9%, Survival 10.6%, Multiplayer 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Although single-player, it nails the open-world post-apocalyptic feel, dangerous roaming infected, crafting, and survival tension that Dying Light 2 fans often want more of.

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 27.1%, Co-op 15.3%, Open World 13.1%, Gore 12.3%, Multiplayer 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Like Dying Light 2, it leans on co-op survival, zombie-packed exploration, improvised weapons, and constant pressure while moving through infected areas.

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 26.4%, Survival 16.9%, Open World 16.5%, Post-apocalyptic 15.1%, Multiplayer 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a huge zombie-infested world, co-op survival, scavenging, crafting, and terrifying nights that echo Dying Light 2's shift from day safety to night danger.

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 26.7%, Open World 18.8%, Survival 14.9%, Co-op 11.7%, Multiplayer 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-world zombie survival, scavenging runs, co-op support, and constant resource pressure capture the broader survival fantasy behind Dying Light 2.

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 40.3%, Co-op 15.2%, Multiplayer 13%, Post-apocalyptic 8%, Gore 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is more mission-based, but its co-op structure, overwhelming swarms, and frantic teamwork appeal strongly to players who loved Dying Light 2's combat intensity.

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 37.9%, Open World 16.4%, Co-op 12.9%, Gore 11.5%, Survival 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It trades parkour for sandbox chaos, but the open city, co-op zombie slaughter, crafting, and nonstop horde action line up well with Dying Light 2's larger-scale carnage.

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 32.9%, Gore 14.7%, Co-op 13.7%, Multiplayer 11%, Horror 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is a strong pick if you mainly want more fast-paced co-op zombie action, special infected pressure, and teamwork-focused survival combat.

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 32.4%, Open World 19.2%, Post-apocalyptic 16.1%, Survival 14.8%, Co-op 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on first-person open-world zombie survival, looting, and tense exploration in a way that feels very adjacent to Dying Light 2's scavenging-heavy side.

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 21.8%, Open World 16.8%, Survival 14.1%, Post-apocalyptic 11.1%, Co-op 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its multiplayer zombie survival, base management, crafting, and open-world scavenging make it a good fit if your favorite part of Dying Light 2 was surviving with friends.

Explore, adapt, and survive in Undawn, a free-to-play open-world survival RPG for mobile and PC developed by LightSpeed Studios and published by Level Infinite. Embark on an adventure with other survivors four years after a worldwide disaster where hordes of infected roam a shattered world.

Why similar: Open World 23%, Post-apocalyptic 20.1%, Survival 15.5%, Zombies 14.7%, Co-op 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: This one matches well through its open-world zombie setting, multiplayer survival loop, exploration, and persistent post-apocalyptic atmosphere.

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 46.1%, Co-op 17.3%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Gore 6.5%, Survival 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It remains one of the best zombie co-op games on Steam, delivering relentless infected encounters and team-based survival even without the open-world side of Dying Light 2.

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 30.7%, Survival 18.1%, Open World 17.4%, Post-apocalyptic 11.7%, Co-op 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is far more systemic and less action-focused, but few games match its depth of zombie survival, scavenging, and desperate post-apocalyptic decision-making.

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 33%, Co-op 19.7%, Multiplayer 13.4%, Survival 12.7%, Horror 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes co-op zombie survival, high-risk scavenging, and a more grounded horror tone that will appeal to players who liked Dying Light 2's danger and tension.

Sent to find a missing billionaire on a remote island, you find yourself in a cannibal-infested hellscape. Craft, build, and struggle to survive, alone or with friends, in this terrifying new open-world survival horror simulator.

Why similar: Open World 21.5%, Co-op 20.3%, Survival 17.9%, Multiplayer 13.2%, Horror 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It replaces zombies with mutant horror, but the open-world survival, co-op play, crafting, and day-versus-night fear curve feel very familiar.

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: Open World 27.6%, Post-apocalyptic 19.7%, Co-op 19.2%, Multiplayer 11.9%, First-Person 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the colorful post-apocalyptic open world, first-person combat, exploration, and co-op option, even though it is lighter on survival horror.

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 21.9%, Post-apocalyptic 15.2%, Co-op 14.8%, Open World 14.5%, Survival 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Despite its simpler look, it offers open-world zombie survival, multiplayer, looting, and exploration in a very flexible sandbox format.

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 32.2%, Co-op 17.1%, Gore 12.7%, Multiplayer 11.1%, Violent 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is a good match for players who want more co-op undead shooting, gore, and constant monster pressure, even if it is less open-ended.

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 38.8%, Co-op 14.5%, Open World 14.2%, Gore 9.1%, Survival 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its co-op zombie sandbox, improvised weapons, and constant pressure from huge crowds make it a worthwhile pick for fans of action-heavy undead games.

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: Parkour 36.1%, Open World 22.4%, Zombies 15.6%, Post-apocalyptic 9.2%, Violent 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its acrobatic movement, open-world traversal, colorful apocalypse, and mutant-slaying combat make it a great recommendation for players who loved Dying Light 2's mobility.

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 37.7%, Survival 11.6%, Open World 11.5%, Gore 8.3%, Horror 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its urban zombie survival, limited resources, and oppressive danger channel the harsher horror side of Dying Light 2's infected world.

Become the ultimate shape-shifting weapon!

Why similar: Open World 24.2%, Parkour 18.7%, Gore 16.9%, Zombies 16%, Violent 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-world traversal, brutal combat, infected-themed chaos, and high mobility make it a solid pick if you loved Dying Light 2's power fantasy side.

Mirror's Edge™ Catalyst raises the action-adventure bar through fluid, first person action and immerses players in Faith's story as she fights for freedom.

Why similar: Parkour 46.6%, Open World 20.1%, First-Person 8.7%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Multiplayer 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It lacks zombies, but it is one of the closest matches for the first-person freerunning and fluid traversal that make moving through Dying Light 2 so satisfying.

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 33.9%, Survival 18.2%, Co-op 13.6%, Open World 13.5%, Multiplayer 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is a lighter and more crafting-focused take on zombie survival, but the co-op scavenging and undead pressure still overlap with Dying Light 2's core appeal.

RAGE 2 brings together two studio powerhouses – Avalanche Studios, masters of open world insanity, and id Software, creators of the first-person shooter – to deliver a carnival of carnage where you can go anywhere, shoot anything, and explode everything.

Why similar: Open World 23.9%, Post-apocalyptic 22%, Gore 19%, Violent 11%, First-Person 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers fast first-person combat, open-world wasteland exploration, and aggressive movement-heavy action that can appeal to players who liked Dying Light 2's combat flow.

In a city where information is heavily monitored, couriers called Runners transport sensitive data. In this seemingly utopian paradise, a crime has been committed, & you are being hunted. You are a Runner called Faith and this innovative first-person action-adventure is your story.

Why similar: Parkour 58.8%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, First-Person 10.1%, Exploration 8.6%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is here mainly for players chasing the pure first-person parkour thrill, which remains one of Dying Light 2's most distinctive features even outside the zombie genre.

Discover the vast Chornobyl Exclusion Zone full of dangerous enemies, deadly anomalies and powerful artifacts. Unveil your own epic story as you make your way to the Heart of Chornobyl. Make your choices wisely, as they will determine your fate in the end.

Why similar: Open World 30.1%, Post-apocalyptic 26.2%, Survival 17.2%, Exploration 6.7%, First-Person 6.3%

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 34.6%, Open World 19.6%, Survival 16%, Post-apocalyptic 11.3%, Multiplayer 6%

Saints & Sinners is a game unlike any other in The Walking Dead universe. Every challenge you face and decision you make is driven by YOU. Fight the undead, scavenge through the flooded ruins of New Orleans, and face gut-wrenching choices for you and the other survivors. Live The Walking Dead.

Why similar: Zombies 27%, Gore 16.2%, Violent 12.2%, Survival 11.1%, Horror 9.7%

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 38.9%, Gore 15.8%, Open World 12.5%, Survival 11%, Horror 6.1%

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 36.6%, Open World 18.9%, Survival 15.7%, Post-apocalyptic 11.9%, Multiplayer 4.6%

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 33.1%, Action RPG 12%, Horror 12%, Action-Adventure 6.5%, Survival 5.5%

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 30.6%, Open World 16.2%, Co-op 13.2%, Gore 9.4%, Multiplayer 8.2%

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 24%, Open World 17.3%, Post-apocalyptic 14.9%, Survival 11.1%, Multiplayer 10.6%

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 42.9%, Open World 16%, Gore 13.1%, Survival 9.8%, Horror 6.4%

Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 25.7%, Open World 20%, Survival 10.8%, Horror 9.2%, First-Person 6.9%

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 19.5%, Survival 14.3%, Post-apocalyptic 13.8%, Open World 13.4%, Co-op 13%

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 30.3%, Post-apocalyptic 19.3%, Multiplayer 12.5%, Horror 9.5%, Action-Adventure 8.8%

A zombie outbreak eradicated all hope of returning life back to normal, now only survival lives on. Run, hide and fight your way through the undead as Randall searches for his family in this gorgeous, gritty, destroyed world.

Why similar: Zombies 43.5%, Post-apocalyptic 18.5%, Parkour 18.2%, Action 6.8%, Survival 6.6%

The chances of you surviving this all out war of society and the undead are slim to none. Already, there are millions of the walking dead shambling about, searching for food to eat. There's no known cure. One bite can possibly end it all for you. However, you aren't alone in this nightmare.

Why similar: Zombies 36.8%, Co-op 12.9%, Survival 11.7%, Multiplayer 11.3%, Horror 8.6%

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 29.4%, Co-op 21%, Gore 15.4%, Horror 9.7%, Multiplayer 8.6%

In the gripping world of VORAX survival takes on a new terrifying dimension. As you step into this Open World Survival Horror game brace yourself for a journey where every moment is a battle for survival. Every choice, every move, every breath could be your last. Are you ready to face the unknown?

Why similar: Zombies 18.7%, Open World 14%, Post-apocalyptic 13.7%, Gore 11.8%, Survival 9.7%

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 24.3%, Gore 11.6%, Survival 10%, Multiplayer 9.2%, Horror 8.5%

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 41.4%, Open World 19%, Co-op 15.6%, Gore 8.3%, Action 5.4%

Dreadzone is a survival game set in a deadly quarantine zone. Scavenge for resources, craft tools, build shelter, and survive against dangerous animals, zombies, mutants, and other survivors. Explore the zone where desperation drives everyone to do whatever it takes to survive.

Why similar: Zombies 17.1%, Open World 14.5%, Co-op 14.4%, Post-apocalyptic 12%, Survival 10.7%

Experience survival horror like never before in the 8th major installment in the Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village. With detailed graphics, intense first-person action and masterful storytelling, the terror has never felt more realistic.

Why similar: Zombies 24.8%, Gore 15.3%, Horror 13.4%, Violent 9.8%, First-Person 9.2%

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 22.1%, Gore 15.9%, Post-apocalyptic 14.3%, Co-op 13.6%, Survival 9.4%

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 27.8%, Co-op 17.2%, Multiplayer 11.5%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Combat 8.7%

As Anling’s zombie infection sets in, her days are numbered. The struggle to survive is made ever more paramount as she must ensure her son Cody stays alive. She must teach him how to survive in this new world at any cost…

Why similar: Zombies 23.5%, Post-apocalyptic 15.3%, Action RPG 14.1%, Survival 12.4%, Open World 12.1%

Outriders’ brutal and bloody combat combines frenetic gunplay, violent powers and deep RPG systems to create a true genre hybrid.

Why similar: Co-op 34.3%, Multiplayer 14.7%, Gore 12.4%, Open World 10.9%, Violent 9%

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 21.8%, Post-apocalyptic 15%, Open World 14.9%, Survival 10.7%, Horror 7.8%

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 42.3%, Gore 15%, Horror 13.6%, Violent 8.8%, Survival 7.3%

After a rampant viral outbreak causes global society to collapse, you must survive the harsh wilderness of the Canadian Rockies amidst vast hordes of Infected and rival survivors.

Why similar: Zombies 22.1%, Post-apocalyptic 15.1%, Open World 14.6%, Co-op 14.6%, Multiplayer 10.7%

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 29.7%, Multiplayer 19.3%, Horror 18.6%, Survival 8.3%, First-Person 8%