- #1 Survival Nation
97% matchMostly Positive71% of 252 reviews2023
Dev: Wenkly Studio Sp. z o.o.
Windows
An open-world online RPG, survival game designed for VR. In this game, you will kill hundreds of zombies, acquire weapons, learn new skills, craft, explore the world, complete quests, and fight for survival. Choose from three modes: Solo, PVE, and PVP. Will you join a Survival Nation?
Why similar: Zombies 14.4%, Fishing 14% ★, Post-apocalyptic 12.7%, Survival 9.4%, Open World 9.1%
- #2 HumanitZ
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 11,640 reviews2026
Dev: Yodubzz StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 18.6%, Post-apocalyptic 13%, Survival 12.4%, Open World 11.3%, Crafting 11%
- #3 No One Survived
95% matchMixed65% of 7,577 reviews2025
Dev: Cat Play Studio
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 22.9 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 19.9%, Survival 17.5%, Open World 14.6%, Post-apocalyptic 13.3%, Crafting 11.4%
- #4 Last Hope Bunker: Zombie Survival
94% matchMixed61% of 343 reviews2024
Dev: Bazura GamesPub: Dreland Enterprises
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 48%
You wake up in a bunker! The Earth became a battlefield. Dangerous creatures at every turn. We give you everything you need: medicine, weapons, shelter. Your task is to find your family. And please try to survive in this post-apocalypse.
Why similar: Zombies 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Post-apocalyptic 17.8%, Crafting 12.2%, Survival 10.5%
- #5 Last Whisper
94% matchMixed66% of 191 reviews2024
Dev: 12Studio
Windows
Last Whisper Survival is a cooperative zombie survival game where exploration of the open world is key. As you venture further, you'll need to upgrade your gear and level up your character and skill tree to handle the increasing challenges as you move through the world.
Why similar: Zombies 17%, Online Co-Op 14.5%, Survival 13.5%, PvP 12.1%, Open World 10.1%
- #6 Dead Maze
93% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,790 reviews2018
Dev: Atelier 801
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Dead Maze is a 2D MMO game set in a destroyed contemporary world, filled with zombies. Explore the world, scavenge and craft as many items as possible, to survive the hostile environment and upgrade your gear and camp as you go.
Why similar: Zombies 27.4%, Survival 19.7%, Open World 10.7%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Post-apocalyptic 9.2%
- #7 Soviet Survival
92% matchMostly Positive78% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Hunt Studio
Windows
Soviet Survival is an isometric, open-world survival game where you must find your place in the ruined Soviet Union.
Why similar: Zombies 17.7%, Post-apocalyptic 13.5%, Survival 11.8%, Open World 11.1%, Crafting 10.9%
- #8 DREADZONE
91% matchMixed51% of 1,171 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 17.1%, Post-apocalyptic 15.6%, Survival 14.5%, Open World 13.9%, Crafting 13.5%
- #9 Unturned
90% matchVery Positive91% of 561,138 reviews2017
Dev: Smartly Dressed Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 71.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 19.9%, Post-apocalyptic 18.1%, Survival 14.1%, Crafting 13.7%, Open World 12.7%
- #10 Crafting Dead
91% matchMixed57% of 158 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 19.2%, Post-apocalyptic 17.5%, Survival 12.8%, Crafting 11.3%, Open World 11.1%
- #11 Taora : Survival
89% matchMixed63% of 395 reviews2024
Dev: Tulpar Games
Windows
Taora is an open world survival game with unique character building and crafting. Build and upgrade your base, and survive the zombie apocalypse !
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 23.3%, Crafting 17.7%, Online Co-Op 17.2%, Survival 15.8%, Action RPG 15.8%
- #12 DeadPoly
88% matchMostly Positive77% of 5,800 reviews2022
Dev: TFL Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 18.1%, Post-apocalyptic 16.6%, Online Co-Op 12.7%, Survival 12%, Crafting 11.7%
- #13 Next Day: Survival
89% 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 24%, Post-apocalyptic 21%, Open World 19.1%, Multiplayer 12%, Crafting 10.7%
- #14 Survivors Of The Zombie World
87% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Dafu Game Studio
Windows
Survivors Of The Zombie World is a 3D pixel-style zombie survival game. Survivors fight in a world full of zombies. Your goal is to survive, find food, ammunition, medicine and other supplies on the map and try to survive.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Zombies 21.7%, Post-apocalyptic 19.3%, Survival 14.7%, Top-Down 6.7%
- #15 SurrounDead
86% matchVery Positive92% of 23,544 reviews2022
Dev: ZurvivorPub: PlaySurrounDead
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 15.2 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 32.7%, Post-apocalyptic 21.6%, Survival 20.2%, Open World 18.4%, Action 2.5%
- #16 Junk Survivor
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 78 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 23%, Post-apocalyptic 21.8%, Survival 15.7%, Open World 14.1%, Crafting 11.6%
- #17 Zombie Survival Game Online
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 298 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 19.9%, Post-apocalyptic 16.5%, Crafting 13.4%, Online Co-Op 13.4%, Survival 12.9%
- #18 Gone: Survival
85% matchMixed44% of 308 reviews2020
Dev: Coden StudioPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Gone Survival is a first-person survival game for one player. Where you have many opportunities and a completely open world
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 19.6%, Zombies 18.9%, Crafting 14.5%, Survival 14.5%, Open World 11.9%
- #19 Dead Matter
84% matchMostly Negative21% of 882 reviews2023
Dev: QI Games
Windows
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 18.3%, Post-apocalyptic 16.3%, Survival 11.7%, Open World 11.6%, Online Co-Op 11.3%
- #20 VEIN
80% matchVery Positive90% of 9,542 reviews2025
Dev: Ramjet Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 19.8%, Post-apocalyptic 15.7%, Survival 15.4%, Open World 14.4%, Crafting 10.1%
- #21 ZOMBIE RAID: No One Survives
82% matchMixed53% of 157 reviews2024
Dev: Red Dot Studio
Windows
Join the fight for survival in a top-down shooter with realistic-looking combat. Raid the infected city and fight for survival in team battles.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Zombies 13%, Survival 11.3%, Online Co-Op 9.6%, PvP 9.4%
- #22 iZolated
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 116 reviews2024
Dev: Crooked RoadPub: LT-Games
Windows
iZolated - This is a post-apocalyptic 2D action game with elements of survival and RPG, which throws you into a harsh open world where the slightest mistake costs you your life. Find equipment, engage in fights, and prove that you are the top of the food chain in this chaos!
Why similar: Gun Customization 22.5% ★, Post-apocalyptic 16.6%, Zombies 13.7%, Open World 10.6%, Character Customization 10.6%
- #23 Sunrise: survival
83% matchMixed48% of 526 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 24.5%, Post-apocalyptic 18%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Action 9.7%, Open World 9.4%
- #24 How to Survive 2
82% matchMixed69% of 10,988 reviews2016
Dev: Eko SoftwarePub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 30.5%, Survival 22.4%, Open World 11.6%, Crafting 11.5%, Multiplayer 10.5%
- #25 Blood Night
78% matchVery Positive96% of 107 reviews2026
Dev: Team
Windows
(Multiplayer | COOP) THE FOREST IS DEAD. YOU ARE NOT. Survive. Build. Kill everyone. A world where zombies are smarter than they look. Inventory, crafting, and building are your tools in the war for tomorrow.
Why similar: Zombies 23.1%, Crafting 14.9%, Survival 14.4%, Open World 10.5%, Post-apocalyptic 10.4%
- #26 Miscreated
79% matchMixed66% of 31,585 reviews2018
Dev: Entrada Interactive LLC
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 38.3 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: Survival 20.6%, Zombies 20.5%, Open World 15.7%, Post-apocalyptic 14.2%, Multiplayer 10.1%
- #27 DARKEST DAYS
77% matchMixed49% of 4,678 reviews2025
Dev: NHN
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 41%
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 19%, Post-apocalyptic 15.5%, Open World 12.9%, Survival 11.8%, Multiplayer 9.2%
- #28 SURVIVAL: Postapocalypse Now
79% matchMixed56% of 8,877 reviews2019
Dev: TB Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 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 23.2%, Post-apocalyptic 18.3%, Open World 15.4%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Zombies 10.3%
- #29 Nomad
78% matchMixed60% of 4,634 reviews2015
Dev: Diminished Studios
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Try and survive in the world of Nomad. Build a base and protect it from raiding players. Scavenge food, weapons and medical supplies across the island. Team up with others and make a base. Make your mark on the world of Nomad.
Why similar: Zombies 23.7%, Survival 20.6%, Open World 14.9%, Multiplayer 14.6%, Crafting 11.4%
- #30 Survive the Nights
74% matchMixed66% of 6,335 reviews2025
Dev: a2z Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.3 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 21.4%, Post-apocalyptic 19.8%, Survival 13.8%, Online Co-Op 13.4%, Realistic 11.3%
- #31 Project Zomboid
75% matchVery Positive94% of 440,877 reviews2013
Dev: The Indie Stone
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.8 hrsMean: 82.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 26.5%, Survival 21.4%, Open World 14.4%, Post-apocalyptic 13.3%, Multiplayer 9.4%
- #32 Invasion 2037
77% matchMixed60% of 157 reviews2019
Dev: Little Beavers Games
Windows
Become a survival scientist in a savage post-apocalyptic world where aliens have the control of the world and find a cure, manage your shelter and fight to survive
Why similar: Zombies 24.4%, Survival 20.1%, Open World 14.4%, Crafting 14.3%, Adventure 9.4%
- #33 IfSunSets
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,127 reviews2024
Dev: POLYMORPHPub: Smilegate
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
「IfSunSets」 is a survival RPG adventure game. During the day, secure necessary supplies across the island, and survive the night against strong and terrifying monsters that track you down. You can utilize resources you've secured to build a base to fend off threatening monsters.
Why similar: Zombies 17.4%, Crafting 12.5%, Online Co-Op 12.4%, Action RPG 12%, Survival 11.5%
- #34 SurvivalZ
76% matchMixed60% of 316 reviews2019
Dev: RewindApp
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 36%
A virus ravaged the planet, and you are one of the last survivors! Alone or in groups you will have to survive in a hostile world populated by living dead!
Why similar: Survival 29.1%, Zombies 25.7%, Multiplayer 18.4%, Adventure 13.7%, Action 13.1%
- #35 Ice Station Z
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 204 reviews2021
Dev: Wobbly Tooth
Windows
Thirdperson Open World Zombie Survival.
Why similar: Zombies 20.6%, PvP 18.6%, Character Customization 16.3%, Open World 15.3%, Realistic 11.7%
- #36 Zombie Watch
75% matchMixed42% of 84 reviews2021
Dev: Wildlak
Windows
Top-down open world single player / survival / RPG game with zombies and wildlife.
Why similar: Zombies 37.4%, Survival 33.8%, Adventure 16.2%, Multiplayer 12.6%
- #37 DayZ
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 456,703 reviews2018
Dev: Bohemia Interactive
Windows
Median: 39.6 hrsMean: 272.0 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 16.9%, Survival 16.9%, Post-apocalyptic 15.6%, Online Co-Op 12.3%, Open World 11.1%
- #38 Taora : Beginning
71% matchVery Positive87% of 2,228 reviews2023
Dev: Tulpar Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Taora : Beginning offers the limited introduction experience to Taora : Survival, an open world survival game with unique character building and crafting. Build and upgrade your base, and survive the zombie apocalypse!
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 19.9%, Zombies 18.8%, Action RPG 16.8%, Open World 13.7%, Multiplayer 10.3%
- #39 SmallZ
73% matchMixed47% of 109 reviews2023
Dev: skins.dog
Windows
SmallZ is a third person zombie survival game. Form a team or go solo to survive from many threats such as zombies, boss zombies and other players. Build fortifications on different buildings or build your own base from scratch. There are plenty of build parts available for you to craft!
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 21.5%, Crafting 17.4%, Survival 14.4%, Open World 12.6%, PvP 11.3%
- #40 INCUR Survival
71% matchVery Positive84% of 103 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 24.3%, Crafting 15.9%, Survival 15.2%, Open World 13.9%, Realistic 8.1%
- #41 Lost World
71% matchMixed56% of 278 reviews2023
Dev: C.S. GamesPub: C.S. Games publishing
Windows
Lost World is a survival video game with single and co-op modes. Open world and first person view.
Why similar: Zombies 19.7%, Post-apocalyptic 16.9%, Survival 15.5%, Crafting 13%, Open World 8.9%
- #42 Walking Zombie 2
70% matchVery Positive88% of 13,034 reviews2019
Dev: Alda Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Zombie singleplayer shooter in modern polygon graphics with rich RPG elements.
Why similar: Zombies 17.8%, Gun Customization 16.1% ★, Post-apocalyptic 13.9%, Survival 10.8%, Open World 10.6%
- #43 Shadows of Kurgansk
72% matchMixed66% of 222 reviews2016
Dev: Yadon StudioPub: Gaijin inCubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.3 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 26.7%, Survival 22.8%, Crafting 14.7%, Post-apocalyptic 10.5%, Action 8.4%
- #44 The Last One
73% matchMostly Negative35% of 132 reviews2018
Dev: Phoenix Interactive Studio
Windows
Once a prosperous city Istanbul is fallen. Prepare your gear, defeat zombie hordes and reclaim your hometown. Uncover hidden story behind the disaster and learn what controls the zombies. Select your side between military and rebels and fight for the control of the city.
Why similar: Zombies 28.3%, Survival 22%, Multiplayer 13.6%, Open World 8.2%, PvP 7.7%
- #45 Dead District: Survival
70% matchMixed49% of 465 reviews2023
Dev: BadBit Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Open-world survival sandbox with base-building, crafting, farming and multiplayer. Explore a dangerous island, fight, build and stay alive.
Why similar: Survival 14.4%, Post-apocalyptic 14.4%, Zombies 14.1%, Crafting 13.4%, PvP 10.8%
- #46 Survival: Lost Way
70% matchMostly Negative37% of 287 reviews2023
Dev: SimplePlanPub: SimplePlan Studio
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
An open-world post-apocalyptic survival sandbox. Scavenge, craft, build, and survive solo or in co-op.
Why similar: Crafting 21.7%, Survival 21%, Post-apocalyptic 20.5%, Multiplayer 14.7%, Action 8.3%
- #47 ZED ZONE
68% matchVery Positive80% of 3,539 reviews2023
Dev: Leven LiuPub: INDIECN
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A great catastrophe has come, and you, who are on duty, crash and trapped in a Zed Zone. There are zombies and monsters everywhere, In order to escape, by collecting materials, upgrading skills, building shelters, defeating zombie waves and mysterious mechs, chasing a glimmer of hope.
Why similar: Zombies 22.8%, Post-apocalyptic 20.3%, Survival 15.3%, Open World 14.2%, Crafting 13.3%
- #48 Bad 2 Bad: Apocalypse
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 868 reviews2024
Dev: DAWINSTONE
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The open-world survival role-playing game "Bad 2 Bad: Apocalypse" tells the story of Delta Team and his comrades as they work to rebuild a world devastated by humans and their race turned into zombies.
Why similar: Gun Customization 21.1% ★, Zombies 17.5%, Post-apocalyptic 16.7%, Action RPG 12.3%, Open World 11%
- #49 Polygeddon
68% matchMixed42% of 64 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 21.6%, Post-apocalyptic 19.9%, Survival 13.2%, Open World 12.7%, Crafting 11.8%
- #50 7 Days to Die
64% matchVery Positive87% of 396,805 reviews2024
Dev: The Fun PimpsPub: The Fun Pimps Entertainment LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 16.8 hrsMean: 107.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 20.7%, Survival 18.1%, Post-apocalyptic 15.5%, Open World 12.4%, Online Co-Op 12%
- #51 Night of the Dead
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 11,732 reviews2024
Dev: Jackto Studios
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 32.6 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 19.9%, Online Co-Op 13.9%, Crafting 12.9%, Open World 12%, Survival 11.8%
- #52 Remain
67% matchVery Negative19% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: XTop Game
Windows
Remain is an MMO game. Within this open world, you can tame "zombies", making them your labor force, or commanding them to fight your foes. Apart from zombies, you will still have to face the survival challenges of food and water. Remaining warriors, don't let your guard down, and keep surviving...
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 17.9%, Open World 16.9%, Survival 16.3%, Online Co-Op 13.4%, Crafting 12.4%
- #53 SCUM
64% matchMostly Positive74% of 122,922 reviews2025
Dev: Gamepires
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 102.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 16.4%, Survival 13.3%, Open World 13.1%, Crafting 11.5%, Online Co-Op 11.4%
- #54 Fallen Region
69% matchMixed41% of 185 reviews2020
Dev: WayUpGamesPub: HandMade Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Fallen Region is a third-person survival sandbox game in an open, post-apocalyptic world.
Why similar: Zombies 21.7%, Survival 16.5%, Open World 12.3%, Post-apocalyptic 12.2%, Crafting 11.1%
- #55 Survivor Squad
69% matchMixed69% of 884 reviews2015
Dev: Endless Loop Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Survivor Squad is a Strategy Action game where you control a Squad of up to four survivors and guide them through a highly randomized world looking for supplies to aid you on your journey.
Why similar: Zombies 36.4%, Survival 17.8%, Post-apocalyptic 9.9%, Crafting 9.4%, Action 9.2%
- #56 Fargone
67% matchMixed69% of 559 reviews2022
Dev: RedDot Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 45%
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 18.7%, Crafting 16%, Survival 15%, Action RPG 14.1%, Open World 12.5%
- #57 State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition
65% matchVery Positive83% of 67,089 reviews2020
Dev: Undead LabsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 9.1 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 26.6%, Survival 20.3%, Open World 18%, Post-apocalyptic 11.6%, Multiplayer 10.3%