Games Like Escape Dead Island

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 72.8%, Action 8.6%, Survival 8.5%, Adventure 8%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares a similar third-person perspective and stylized aesthetic while focusing on survival and platforming in a post-apocalyptic setting.

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 53.3%, Gore 12.1%, Open World 10.4%, Survival 8.2%, Third Person 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential third-person zombie action game that leans into the chaotic combat and exploration found in the Dead Island universe.

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 42.3%, Open World 16.5%, Survival 13.7%, Gore 6%, Third Person 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-fidelity third-person open-world game that emphasizes survival, scavenging, and dealing with massive zombie hordes.

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 50.3%, Survival 12%, Gore 11.4%, Open World 10.7%, Multiplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: The core entry in the franchise that provides the essential open-world zombie survival experience that inspired the spin-off.

Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™.

Why similar: Zombies 47.9%, Survival 16.3%, Third Person 12%, Horror 9.2%, Adventure 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a premier third-person narrative experience that perfectly captures the tension and desperation of a zombie-ravaged world.

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 51.5%, Survival 18.2%, Open World 13.2%, Gore 4.9%, Third Person 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the survival and base-building aspects of a zombie outbreak, providing a deep, systemic open-world experience.

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 69.4%, Gore 9.1%, Multiplayer 6.6%, Third Person 3.8%, Action 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: This third-person shooter focuses on cooperative action and intense zombie encounters, mirroring the high-octane combat of the Dead Island series.

Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.

Why similar: Zombies 42.7%, Survival 12%, Gore 11.7%, Horror 10.6%, Third Person 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive third-person action-horror game that set the standard for managing resources while fighting through waves of infected enemies.

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 40.8%, Gore 14.4%, Survival 10.7%, Open World 10%, Horror 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: While first-person, it is the gold standard for zombie survival gameplay, featuring parkour and visceral combat that fans of the genre will appreciate.

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

Why You'll Like It: A classic third-person zombie action game that emphasizes creative weapon crafting and exploration in a contained, hostile environment.

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 47%, Gore 16.5%, Open World 10.3%, Survival 10.1%, Multiplayer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A direct continuation of the Dead Island experience, offering more of the same zombie-slaying action and open-world exploration.

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

Why You'll Like It: The modern evolution of the Dead Island formula, featuring high-fidelity gore and visceral first-person combat.

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 54.2%, Survival 12.7%, Gore 9.1%, Open World 7.4%, Horror 5%

Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes the harsh reality of survival and the constant threat of death, fitting for those who enjoyed the survival-mystery elements of the seed game.

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 43.1%, Survival 17.7%, Third Person 8.8%, Open World 8.3%, Gore 7%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused game that provides a unique third-person perspective on crafting and managing needs during a zombie outbreak.

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

Why similar: Zombies 51.2%, Gore 9.3%, Survival 8.8%, Horror 8.6%, Multiplayer 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A strong third-person survival-horror experience that balances action and puzzle-solving in a tense, isolated setting.

Developed by Shinji Mikami -- creator of the seminal Resident Evil series -- and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension.

Why similar: Zombies 26.5%, Gore 23.1%, Horror 14%, Survival 10.1%, Third Person 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person horror game that focuses on mystery and survival, capturing the unsettling atmosphere found in Escape Dead Island.

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

Why You'll Like It: A more accessible third-person zombie action game that prioritizes fun and over-the-top combat mechanics.

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 45.7%, Gore 13.4%, Survival 8.6%, Horror 8%, Third Person 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror game that pays homage to classic genre tropes, focusing on limited resources and tense third-person combat.

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 50.5%, Survival 14.6%, Gore 13.6%, Horror 8.7%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game that blends sci-fi elements with zombie-like enemies, offering a different flavor of survival.

A Dark Presence stalks the small town of Bright Falls, pushing Alan Wake to the brink of sanity in his fight to unravel the mystery and save his love.

Why similar: Third Person 32.3%, Horror 25.8%, Adventure 13.5%, Action 12.9%, Survival 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: While not strictly a zombie game, its focus on third-person mystery, light-based mechanics, and narrative-driven exploration aligns well with the seed game's tone.

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 50.4%, Survival 20.7%, Open World 9%, Gore 6.8%, Multiplayer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original's survival mechanics with more robust crafting and multiplayer options for zombie fans.

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 46.5%, Survival 19.9%, Open World 14.9%, Multiplayer 4.8%, Gore 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: An expansive survival simulation that builds upon the base-building and community management mechanics of its predecessor.

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 39%, Gore 15.4%, Open World 12.6%, Survival 11.1%, Horror 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A massive open-world sequel that refines the parkour and combat mechanics of the original for a modern audience.

** 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 68.1%, Gore 8.1%, Survival 4.9%, Horror 4.3%, Action 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person shooter that focuses on tactical combat against hordes of undead, emphasizing precision and positioning.

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 33.2%, Survival 20.5%, Open World 15.4%, Gore 12.3%, Horror 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person survival game that captures the eerie, abandoned atmosphere of a world gone wrong.

The world has been thrown into chaos by an ancient evil from another dimension. As one of the last remnants of humanity, you must set out alone or alongside up to two other survivors to face down hordes of deadly enemies to try to carve a foothold, rebuild, and retake what was lost.

Why similar: Survival 29.6%, Adventure 16.7%, Action 16%, Multiplayer 15.4%, Horror 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person action game that features challenging combat and exploration, perfect for players who enjoy the action-adventure side of the genre.

Deadfall Adventures is an action-driven first-person shooter, spiced up with elements from action-adventure games. Become an adventurer, hunt for treasures, explore unknown regions of the world and rescue the damsel in distress from the clutches of enemies, both earthly and not-so-earthly.

Why similar: Zombies 44.1%, Adventure 18.9%, Action 13.3%, Multiplayer 9.5%, Survival 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that features exploration and mystery-solving, capturing the adventurous spirit of the seed game.

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 49.9%, Gore 11.6%, Survival 8.7%, Open World 8.4%, Third Person 7.3%

Merging the smash hit indie game The Escapists with the world wide phenomenon that is The Walking Dead, Team17 have taken the very best of both worlds and are now providing players with the opportunity to play Rick Grimes as he takes on hordes of zombies let loose upon the world.

Why similar: Zombies 58.9%, Survival 16%, Open World 9.5%, Gore 5.8%, Multiplayer 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique take on the zombie genre that uses strategy and survival mechanics to navigate iconic locations from the franchise.

“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 52.8%, Survival 21%, Gore 6.4%, Open World 4.3%, Multiplayer 3.3%

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 46.3%, Gore 16.8%, Open World 13.1%, Horror 7.8%, Multiplayer 5.3%

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 54.7%, Survival 17.9%, Open World 12.7%, Third Person 5.3%, Action 2.5%

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 57.4%, Open World 11.9%, Gore 8.4%, Third Person 7.1%, Action 5.6%

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 48.6%, Third Person 13.1%, Adventure 7.8%, Action 6.2%, Multiplayer 5.9%

** 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 65.9%, Gore 10%, Survival 4.9%, Action 3.7%, Third Person 3.6%

The island of Eden-Nadir, has fallen to a vicious mind consuming fungal parasite. Fight through the ashes of humanity to track down the truth behind the infection as one of four playable survivors before the outbreak spreads throughout the world.

Why similar: Zombies 41.2%, Gore 17.1%, Survival 17%, Adventure 5.7%, Open World 5.5%

Your main task is to find out who is involved in the spread and experiment on the "E" virus - Ebola, you need to stop the spread of the virus, and at the same time survive yourself! Millions of people may die.

Why similar: Zombies 38.6%, Gore 18.9%, Survival 11.9%, Horror 8.2%, Violent 5.1%

Radiation Island is a survival adventure game where you craft your own destiny in a huge open world environment. As part of the Philadelphia Experiment you have become stranded in a parallel, alternate reality. Discover this new and mysterious world, with all its surprises.

Why similar: Zombies 43.4%, Survival 26%, Open World 10.8%, Adventure 7.6%, Action 5.1%

Awaking on an island with no memory, you have just one memento of the life you led before… A child's photograph. Who is this? You must search the island for useful tools that will aid in your escape. As time passes and hopes of survival hang by a thread, you realise that this island is not as it seems.

Why similar: Survival 30.7%, Zombies 30.3%, Open World 18.1%, Multiplayer 6.3%, Third Person 5.1%

Fight for your life in the INDIE SCI-FI FPS game fit for both casual and hard-core gamers with a passion for hunting down hordes of zombies. Prepare yourselves for the incoming nightmare!

Why similar: Zombies 57.7%, Gore 12.9%, Survival 10.2%, Horror 7.5%, Action 5.1%

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 60.5%, Gore 12.1%, Survival 7.8%, Horror 4.9%, Third Person 3.6%

On a deserted island, a recurring phenomenon of large numbers of infected individuals appearing and disappearing continued. It was discovered that the cause was a virus, and efforts to uncover the virus and eradicate it have begun.

Why similar: Zombies 54%, Survival 17%, Open World 10.7%, Third Person 7.4%, Action 5.4%

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 55.4%, Survival 19.2%, Open World 14.7%, Third Person 5.8%, Adventure 1.9%

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 73.1%, Gore 7.5%, Survival 7.3%, Multiplayer 4.1%, Horror 3.7%

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 39.8%, Survival 19.6%, Open World 13.7%, Gore 7.4%, Third Person 6.9%

Become the ultimate shape-shifting weapon!

Why similar: Zombies 26.7%, Gore 21.4%, Open World 18.2%, Third Person 9.4%, Action 5.7%

Survival Zombies is a bloody chaotic survival first person shooter that pits heavily armed players against humanity's greatest fear - hordes of undead.

Why similar: Zombies 50.3%, Gore 22.3%, Violent 6.4%, Adventure 6.2%, Action 5.4%

As an ex-scientist on a mission, you find yourself in a toxic and infected island, where humans are no where to be seen. Build, explore and survive.

Why similar: Zombies 56%, Survival 21.7%, Open World 8.2%, Adventure 5.3%, Action 5%

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 55.7%, Gore 15.1%, Survival 8.4%, Horror 5.6%, Multiplayer 5.5%

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 41.1%, Gore 15%, Survival 12.9%, Horror 6.9%, Action 5.6%

You and up to three friends fight to survive the Zombie outbreak in this game inspired by early '80s horror films!

Why similar: Zombies 89.3%, Action 8.5%, Adventure 2.2%

Contagion VR: Outbreak will immerse you into the middle of a zombie apocalypse. Relive stories of the survivors in the Single Player campaign, take your time in Free Roam, or check out the Firing Range!

Why similar: Zombies 46.6%, Gore 17.8%, Survival 7.4%, Open World 6%, Horror 5.3%

Why similar: Zombies 57.4%, Survival 25.1%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Open World 5%, Action 2.7%

Survive on a remote Island, where a mysterious Outbreak awakens bloodthirsty monsters at night. Craft, build and defend your base in the brutal world of Outbreak Island, an open-world sandbox survival horror game.

Why similar: Zombies 39.7%, Survival 24.4%, Open World 13.4%, Horror 12.5%, Adventure 4.4%

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 60.6%, Survival 8%, Action 7.2%, Multiplayer 6.5%, Gore 5.4%

The Black Masses is an open world first-person fantasy co-op RPG. You find yourself stranded on an island corrupted by a strange black substance. Its unsuspecting inhabitants, once a strong flourishing society, have been possessed into mindless creatures, bent on the destruction of life.

Why similar: Zombies 45.1%, Gore 18%, Adventure 11.3%, Open World 10.3%, Action 9.3%