- #1 Arizona Sunshine® VR Legacy
97% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,306 reviews2016
Dev: Vertigo Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: VR 25.3%, Zombies 22.6%, Survival 11.8%, Multiplayer 9%, FPS 8.2%
- #2 Survival Nation: Lost Horizon
96% matchMixed58% of 127 reviews2024
Dev: Wenkly Studio Sp. z o.o.Pub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Survival Nation: Lost Horizon is an open-world, top-down zombie survival game. Keep yourself and other survivors alive in a world gone to the zombies, upgrade your gear and skills, and keep civilization going in a world where humans are the top pick on the menu.
Why similar: Zombies 14.7%, Fishing 13.7% ★, Post-apocalyptic 12.7%, Survival 9.4%, Open World 9.3%
- #3 SURV1V3
96% matchVery Positive81% of 1,796 reviews2021
Dev: Candymakers
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 40.1%, VR 38.7%, Survival 6.9%, Multiplayer 6.2%, Action 5%
- #4 Propagation VR
95% matchVery Positive94% of 5,886 reviews2020
Dev: WanadevStudio
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Combining survival horror and static wave shooting, Propagation VR will get your adrenaline pumping as you try to survive a zombie apocalypse. Armed only with your guns and your fists, fight off terrifying zombies and other multi-species mutants. Will you get out alive?
Why similar: VR 37.9%, Zombies 20.7%, Survival 10.2%, Multiplayer 9%, FPS 8.6%
- #5 HumanitZ
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 13,984 reviews2026
Dev: Yodubzz StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
HumanitZ is an isometric, open-world sandbox survival game set in a world ended by a zombie outbreak. Survive alone or with friends by scavenging, crafting, building, and fighting to last as long as ‘humanly’ possible. You can’t change the past, but you can fight for the future of humanity.
Why similar: Zombies 24.2%, Survival 15.4%, Post-apocalyptic 14.9%, Open World 14.1%, Crafting 12.8%
- #6 The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
94% matchVery Positive86% of 10,069 reviews2020
Dev: Skydance Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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: VR 30.3%, Zombies 28.2%, Survival 14.7%, RPG 6%, Open World 5.9%
- #7 Z.O.N.A: Origin
92% matchVery Positive84% of 573 reviews2025
Dev: AGaming+
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Z.O.N.A: Origin is an immersive adventure in a harsh post-apocalyptic world. Dive into a captivating story, explore a stunning open world, avoid dangerous anomalies, and hunt for powerful artifacts. Every choice you make can be decisive in this unpredictable world.
Why similar: VR 22.1%, Post-apocalyptic 19.1%, Open World 14.9%, Action RPG 11.3%, Survival 7.3%
- #8 REQUISITION VR
93% matchMixed63% of 483 reviews2023
Dev: ArcadiaPub: Spheroom
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
REQUISITION VR is a first physics-based co-op game where you can use duct tape to link any objects together to create a unique weapon. You can experiment with crafting, connecting any unthinkable combinations: a katana + a circular saw, or an axe + a ball. Inspired by Dead Rising & Walking Dead: S&S
Why similar: Zombies 22.6%, VR 21.9%, Crafting 13.8%, FPS 11.1%, Multiplayer 10%
- #9 Contagion VR: Outbreak
91% matchMixed64% of 699 reviews2020
Dev: Monochrome, Inc
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: VR 28.6%, Zombies 27.5%, Post-apocalyptic 11.5%, Open World 7.3%, Survival 7.3%
- #10 Into the Radius VR
90% matchVery Positive94% of 11,291 reviews2020
Dev: CM IMMERSIVE
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Into the Radius is a single-player survival shooter in VR. Explore the Pechorsk zone filled with surreal landscapes and dangerous anomalies. Defend yourself with realistic firearms, recover strange artifacts, scavenge for loot, and uncover the mysteries of this unforgiving dystopian environment.
Why similar: VR 32%, Post-apocalyptic 17%, Survival 15.1%, Open World 13.2%, FPS 13%
- #11 No One Survived
89% matchMixed64% of 7,777 reviews2025
Dev: Cat Play Studio
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 21.5%, Survival 17.7%, Open World 15.2%, Post-apocalyptic 13%, Crafting 11.4%
- #12 VEIN
87% matchVery Positive88% of 12,003 reviews2025
Dev: Ramjet Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
VEIN is a post-apocalyptic survival multiplayer sandbox game. Gather supplies to survive, explore abandoned buildings, defend your home, and rebuild society, whether alone or with friends.
Why similar: Zombies 19.6%, Survival 14%, Open World 13.8%, Post-apocalyptic 13.6%, Crafting 8.7%
- #13 Z.O.N.A Project X VR
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 312 reviews2023
Dev: AGaming+
Windows
Z.O.N.A Project X - thrilling single-player VR shooter. Explore Chornobyl's exclusion zone, a hazardous apocalyptic world filled with anomalies. Survive using your weapons, scavenge for resources, and save humanity from doom.
Why similar: VR 25.7%, Post-apocalyptic 19.2%, Open World 15.8%, Action RPG 10.2%, Survival 9.8%
- #14 Miscreated
86% matchMixed66% of 31,591 reviews2018
Dev: Entrada Interactive LLC
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 38.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Zombies 22.3%, Survival 20.9%, Open World 16.5%, Post-apocalyptic 14.1%, Multiplayer 10.4%
- #15 Polygeddon
85% matchMixed41% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: Digital Dreamworks
Windows
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 21.4%, Post-apocalyptic 17.9%, Open World 12.1%, Survival 12.1%, Crafting 10.7%
- #16 SURVIVAL: Postapocalypse Now
86% matchMixed56% of 8,877 reviews2019
Dev: TB Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Want to survive? - Arm yourself and survive. Crafting, shooting, transport and much more awaits you in the Survival game. What happened to the world around and why he died - you may find out. But is this the main question now?
Why similar: Survival 22.4%, Post-apocalyptic 17.4%, Open World 15.5%, Multiplayer 11.1%, Zombies 10.7%
- #17 Winter Survivor Protocol
84% matchMixed69% of 189 reviews2026
Dev: RECAST
Windows
Survive a zombie apocalypse: scavenge supplies, craft weapons, build a camp, repair your vehicle, and uncover its secrets amid unknown dangers. Switch between 1st and 3rd person views. Solo-developed. Multiplayer coming after testing. Hope you enjoy!
Why similar: Zombies 29.4%, Post-apocalyptic 22.7%, Open World 17%, RPG 8.7%, Survival 8.1%
- #18 SurrounDead
83% matchVery Positive91% of 26,489 reviews2022
Dev: ZurvivorPub: PlaySurrounDead
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 31.7%, Post-apocalyptic 18.9%, Survival 18.7%, Open World 17.8%, Exploration 4.3%
- #19 Next Day: Survival
84% matchMixed62% of 10,257 reviews2018
Dev: SOFF GamesPub: Last Level
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Next Day is a multi-player SURVIVAL game with elements of RPG, in an imaginary country in Eastern Europe. Carry out an array of tasks, learn skills, and develop your character. Have shootouts with opponents and earn a reputation.
Why similar: Survival 25.6%, Post-apocalyptic 22%, Open World 21.2%, Multiplayer 13%, Crafting 11.3%
- #20 Grim
81% matchMixed57% of 149 reviews2025
Dev: Spoonfed Interactive
Windows
GRIM is an Exclusive VR Multiplayer Survival game where you must immerse yourself, stranded on a secluded part of Earth. Survival is not just a choice but a grueling battle against nature and other players. Gather resources, craft, and build your base, all to stay alive.
Why similar: VR 20.3%, Survival 13.7%, Crafting 13.4%, Post-apocalyptic 13.3%, Open World 12%
- #21 Survive the Nights
80% matchMixed66% of 6,719 reviews2025
Dev: a2z Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Hardcore open-world survival where preparation is everything. Scavenge, craft, fortify during the day. When night falls, the infected hunt in numbers. Play solo or with friends in a brutal post-apocalyptic sandbox where survival is earned through smart decisions. How many Nights will you survive?
Why similar: Zombies 26.3%, Post-apocalyptic 22.1%, Survival 15.8%, Multiplayer 11.6%, FPS 11.4%
- #22 ZomDay
82% matchVery Positive84% of 835 reviews2020
Dev: Intostudio
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
As zombie crisis broke out around the world,you will play one of the warrior of S.E.A.T(Special Event Action Team)to fight against the zombies all over the world.ZomDay is a fast pace VR shooting game contains multi-player mod,exciting Boss fight,character perk and hardcore weapon system.
Why similar: Zombies 41.5%, VR 32.9%, Post-apocalyptic 11.3%, RPG 5.3%, Multiplayer 5%
- #23 Gone: Survival
82% matchMixed44% of 316 reviews2020
Dev: Coden StudioPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Gone Survival is a first-person survival game for one player. Where you have many opportunities and a completely open world
Why similar: Zombies 19.9%, Post-apocalyptic 18.8%, Survival 14.1%, Crafting 14%, Open World 12.1%
- #24 Zenith: Nexus
81% matchMixed66% of 4,513 reviews2022
Dev: Ramen VR
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Fight, explore, and lose yourself in an anime-inspired world built for VR. Two action-packed game modes available. How will you use your power?
Why similar: VR 32.4%, Open World 18.4%, Action RPG 15.1%, RPG 7%, Character Customization 7%
- #25 Zombie Survival Game Online
79% matchMixed69% of 316 reviews2023
Dev: Zombie Survival Game Online LLC
Windows
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 21.9%, Post-apocalyptic 16.5%, Crafting 13.5%, Survival 13.2%, Open World 10.7%
- #26 SCUM
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 126,382 reviews2025
Dev: Gamepires
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 104.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Welcome to SCUM, a ruthless open-world survival game where deep character customization defines the prisoner you become. Loot, craft, hunt, build, and fight to outlast a hostile island where every choice can change your fate. Stay alive. Stay dangerous. Become harder to kill.
Why similar: Hunting 19.1% ★, Zombies 17.6%, Open World 13.7%, Survival 13.4%, Crafting 11.3%
- #27 State of Decay: YOSE
78% matchVery Positive82% of 13,143 reviews2015
Dev: Undead LabsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 33.5%, Survival 19.6%, Open World 17.6%, Post-apocalyptic 13%, Multiplayer 6.1%
- #28 After the Fall®
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,122 reviews2021
Dev: Vertigo Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
From the team that brought you Arizona Sunshine® comes an epic VR action FPS with intense co-op gameplay at its core. Team up with friends and take on a hostile VR world filled with ferocious undead--mutated and twisted by the relentless cold.
Why similar: VR 24.1%, Zombies 23%, Post-apocalyptic 14%, FPS 11.1%, Crafting 9.8%
- #29 7 Days to Die
73% matchVery Positive87% of 405,507 reviews2024
Dev: The Fun PimpsPub: The Fun Pimps Entertainment LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 17.3 hrsMean: 110.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 22.1%, Survival 17.9%, Post-apocalyptic 14.9%, Open World 12.7%, Multiplayer 9.2%
- #30 Eternity Warriors VR
78% matchVery Positive81% of 323 reviews2017
Dev: Vanimals
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Packed with classical action game essences, high-definition visual, and real-time multiplayer features.
Why similar: VR 32.7%, Zombies 29.7%, Post-apocalyptic 22.1%, Survival 5.1%, Multiplayer 4.5%
- #31 Sunrise: survival
79% matchMixed48% of 531 reviews2017
Dev: Fedorov Ilya & Andrew Konovalov
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 34.3 hrs≥1hr: 46%
"Sunrise" - an online shooter with elements of survival from the first person. Your task is to survive in the harsh conditions of the post-apocalyptic world. Explore new regions, team up with other players in groups, survive with them and create your own rules of survival!
Why similar: Survival 25.3%, Post-apocalyptic 18.2%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Open World 10.6%, FPS 8.1%
- #32 DayZ
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 468,041 reviews2018
Dev: Bohemia Interactive
Windows
Median: 39.7 hrsMean: 280.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 20.6%, Survival 19.1%, Post-apocalyptic 17.2%, Open World 13.1%, FPS 10%
- #33 Unturned
74% matchVery Positive91% of 564,532 reviews2017
Dev: Smartly Dressed Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 72.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Unturned is an open-world zombie survival sandbox game. As one of the few not yet turned, you must fight to remain among the living.
Why similar: Zombies 19.2%, Post-apocalyptic 15.9%, Survival 12.7%, Crafting 12.1%, Open World 11.8%
- #34 Epicenter VR
75% matchMixed65% of 50 reviews2023
Dev: FiveVolt Games
Windows
Save the last survivors after a deadly zombie virus has taken over your island home. Protect those closest to you at all costs and evacuate before supplies run out.
Why similar: VR 22.4%, Zombies 22.2%, Post-apocalyptic 17.1%, Survival 13.1%, FPS 7.3%
- #35 Ghosts of Tabor
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 10,442 reviews2023
Dev: Combat Waffle StudiosPub: Neem Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Ghosts of Tabor is VRs only FPS PVP and PVE survival game where you will use your wits, skills and resources to survive. Inspired by games such as Escape from Tarkov and DayZ, featuring different scenarios from scavenging to looting and crafting. Will you survive long enough to make it out alive?
Why similar: VR 38.8%, Crafting 15.8%, Character Customization 14.5%, Exploration 10.5%, Multiplayer 7.9%
- #36 Crafting Dead
77% matchMixed57% of 160 reviews2017
Dev: Ferullo Gaming
Windows
Crafting Dead is a post-apocalyptic multiplayer-based zombie survival game with a voxel theme. Aim high and punch low, survive at all costs!
Why similar: Zombies 21.5%, Post-apocalyptic 17.9%, Survival 13.4%, Open World 12%, Crafting 11.7%
- #37 DARKEST DAYS
73% matchMixed49% of 5,125 reviews2025
Dev: NHN
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 23.8%, Post-apocalyptic 17.3%, Open World 15.8%, Survival 14%, Multiplayer 10.9%
- #38 Junk Survivor
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 82 reviews2023
Dev: Neojac Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Junk Survivor is a zombie post-apocalypse game where you loot, craft, build and farm in a struggle to survive. With a vast map to explore, a robust skillset to unlock this customizable sandbox awaits the adventurer. How long before you die!
Why similar: Zombies 25%, Post-apocalyptic 21.5%, Survival 15.8%, Open World 14.8%, Crafting 11.6%
- #39 Night of the Dead
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 11,856 reviews2024
Dev: Jackto Studios
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
'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 21.9%, Hunting 21.1% ★, Crafting 13%, Open World 12.8%, Survival 12.1%
- #40 Ice Station Z
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 209 reviews2021
Dev: Wobbly Tooth
Windows
Thirdperson Open World Zombie Survival.
Why similar: Zombies 29.3%, Character Customization 21.2%, Open World 21%, Exploration 13.7%, 3D 5.8%
- #41 Walking Zombie 2
71% matchVery Positive87% of 13,297 reviews2019
Dev: Alda Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Zombie singleplayer shooter in modern polygon graphics with rich RPG elements.
Why similar: Zombies 18.6%, Post-apocalyptic 13.2%, Open World 10.7%, Survival 10.4%, FPS 9.8%
- #42 The Walking Dead Onslaught
73% matchMixed48% of 1,160 reviews2020
Dev: Survios
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
There’s no rest when survival is on the line. Step into AMC’s The Walking Dead and prepare for an onslaught of walkers as you assume the roles of your favorite characters from the show, and confront the horrors and humanity of this apocalyptic new world.
Why similar: VR 45.9%, Zombies 34.1%, RPG 8%, Action 7.6%, Adventure 4.5%
- #43 DeadPoly
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 6,136 reviews2022
Dev: TFL Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%
DeadPoly is a polygon arcade zombie survival looter shooter with base building, crafting, scavenging, leveling, questing, and more, but your only goal is survival, everything else is optional.
Why similar: Zombies 26.8%, Post-apocalyptic 22.2%, Survival 16.5%, Crafting 15.6%, Multiplayer 11.6%
- #44 Dead District: Survival
71% matchMixed47% of 483 reviews2023
Dev: BadBit Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Open-world survival sandbox with base-building, crafting, farming and multiplayer. Explore a dangerous island, fight, build and stay alive.
Why similar: Zombies 14.8%, Survival 14.1%, Post-apocalyptic 13.8%, Crafting 13%, FPS 10.5%
- #45 Green Hell VR
70% matchMixed57% of 1,254 reviews2022
Dev: Incuvo
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Green Hell VR is an Open World Survival game set in the Amazon rainforest, based on the successful PC title Green Hell. You are left alone in the jungle with no food or equipment. To survive, you must learn real-life survival techniques, and crafting weapons can be a matter of life and death
Why similar: VR 24.9%, Hunting 22.3% ★, Survival 15.2%, Crafting 12.7%, Open World 11.2%
- #46 DREADZONE
69% matchMixed51% of 1,210 reviews2025
Dev: Eshed
Windows
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 18.1%, Post-apocalyptic 15%, Survival 14.3%, Open World 14.2%, Crafting 13.1%
- #47 State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition
68% matchVery Positive83% of 69,686 reviews2020
Dev: Undead LabsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 39.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 30.6%, Survival 21.6%, Open World 19.9%, Post-apocalyptic 12%, Multiplayer 11.2%
- #48 INCUR Survival
69% matchVery Positive83% of 109 reviews2022
Dev: INCUR
Windows
A survival open-world game, where you can gather resources, Hunt, Craft tools and armor, Tame Animals, Ride Animals, Build, and defend your base from creatures, and other players.
Why similar: Zombies 26%, Crafting 15.6%, Survival 15.1%, Open World 14.4%, Exploration 7.7%
- #49 Shadows of Kurgansk
71% matchMixed67% of 224 reviews2016
Dev: Yadon StudioPub: Gaijin inCubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
“Shadows of Kurgansk” is an adventure game, where you need to survive in an area full of danger and mystery. Your goal is to stay alive and find the way out, fighting monsters and completing story driven missions. Fight zombies, build asylums, find your way back home!
Why similar: Zombies 25.5%, Survival 20.2%, Crafting 12.9%, Post-apocalyptic 9.1%, RPG 7.5%
- #50 The Last Disease Z
67% matchMixed56% of 68 reviews2026
Dev: Bublig
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Last Disease Z is a co-op survival experience where everything is against you. Abandoned cities, zombies and bandits, a struggle for resources and a place to live. Build, unite, and survive.
Why similar: Zombies 18.6%, Hunting 17.8% ★, Post-apocalyptic 14.7%, Open World 11.1%, Survival 10.9%
- #51 Undead Development
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 349 reviews2021
Dev: Masterstrike
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
How long would you survive in this unrealistic representation of the zombie apocalypse? Scavenge for supplies, find a base, and construct your defenses. Break down furniture and board up your home. Set bear traps, nail your axe to a gun, or find your own ways to fight off the undead. VR required.
Why similar: VR 33.6%, Zombies 32.1%, Crafting 15.1%, Survival 14.8%, Action 4.5%
- #52 Project Zomboid
67% matchVery Positive94% of 475,049 reviews2013
Dev: The Indie Stone
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.6 hrsMean: 87.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 28.7%, Survival 21.5%, Open World 15.2%, Post-apocalyptic 13.1%, Multiplayer 9.6%
- #53 Fargone
68% matchMixed69% of 600 reviews2022
Dev: RedDot Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Fargone is an RPG-based survival game with a strong focus on creating a living, breathing world through dynamic events, and NPC interactions. Set in a fictional land known only as The Barrens, you must survive by any means, whether that be alone or by allying yourself with a faction.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 15%, Crafting 12.8%, Survival 12.2%, Action RPG 11.6%, FPS 10.7%
- #54 Deadside
65% matchMostly Positive76% of 40,499 reviews2024
Dev: Bad Pixel
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 44.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
An Open World Survival Shooter blending hardcore PVP and PVE action. Secure precious loot in safe zones or build your own fortress in the wild. With intense gunfights, stunning visuals, and performance smooth enough for any system, the challenge awaits!
Why similar: Survival 19.6%, Crafting 17.6%, Open World 16.2%, Post-apocalyptic 14.9%, FPS 13.2%
- #55 Strayed
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 424 reviews2024
Dev: Crustacean Interactive
Windows
Strayed is a fast paced open world VR survival game where every session feels like a new adventure. Start with nothing on a fresh island, gather materials, craft weapons, build bases, and battle other players for the best loot.
Why similar: VR 22.8%, Post-apocalyptic 16.9%, Crafting 15%, Survival 14.3%, Open World 14.1%
- #56 World War Z VR
66% matchMixed43% of 178 reviews2025
Dev: Saber Interactive Inc.
Windows
World War Z VR is an immersive single-player first-person shooter experience that challenges you to take on huge swarms of zombies. Based on the hit game World War Z that has now captivated over 25 million players.
Why similar: VR 24.9%, Zombies 23.9%, Post-apocalyptic 19.1%, FPS 15.3%, Action 9.3%
- #57 Into Black
64% matchVery Positive88% of 132 reviews2025
Dev: The Binary Mill
Windows
Explore, mine, craft, & fight for survival in the dark depths of this solo or co-op VR action adventure.
Why similar: Action RPG 21.8%, Crafting 15.7%, Character Customization 15.1%, VR 14.5%, Multiplayer 14.2%