Games Like World War Z

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 36.8%, Online Co-Op 15.8%, Multiplayer 10%, Co-op 8.2%, Shooter 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers the same chapter-based 4-player co-op structure and constant pressure from special infected and rushing hordes, just from a first-person view.

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 37.8%, Third-Person Shooter 11.9%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Co-op 11.2%, Shooter 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its third-person gunplay, undead swarms, and linear co-op missions make it one of the closest overall matches in feel.

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 52.3%, Co-op 10.4%, Online Co-Op 8.7%, Multiplayer 8.2%, FPS 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: World War Z owes a lot to this classic, with its tightly paced co-op campaigns, frantic teamwork, and nonstop zombie pressure.

From Valve (the creators of Counter-Strike, Half-Life and more) comes Left 4 Dead, a co-op action horror game for the PC and Xbox 360 that casts up to four players in an epic struggle for survival against swarming zombie hordes and terrifying mutant monsters.

Why similar: Zombies 49.1%, Co-op 11.8%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Online Co-Op 9.5%, FPS 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is still one of the purest versions of the co-op horde-shooter formula that World War Z builds on.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a cooperative third-person survival game set in the iconic Alien Universe. Battle through hordes of different types of Xenomorph, customize your character and gear, and level-up as you try to contain this ever-growing threat.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 18.7%, Online Co-Op 18%, Co-op 16.8%, Shooter 10.7%, Survival Horror 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Swap zombies for xenomorphs and you get a class-based third-person co-op shooter built around tight objective runs and overwhelming waves.

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 27.7%, Online Co-Op 13%, Co-op 9%, Multiplayer 8.7%, Gore 7%

Why You'll Like It: If your favorite part of World War Z is mowing down masses of monsters with friends, this is one of Steam's best co-op slaughterhouses.

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 30.1%, Online Co-Op 14.6%, Co-op 13.3%, Multiplayer 10.2%, Third-Person Shooter 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its four-player third-person co-op, supernatural enemies, and arcade-style swarm fights line up well with World War Z's action-heavy side.

GTFO is a hardcore cooperative horror shooter that throws you from gripping suspense to explosive action in a heartbeat. Stealth, strategy, and teamwork are necessary to survive in your deadly, underground prison. Work together or die together.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 19.2%, Zombies 17.1%, Co-op 12.1%, Multiplayer 10.9%, Shooter 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is much tenser and more tactical, but the focus on co-op coordination, PvE survival, and catastrophic enemy rushes is very similar.

NOW AVAILABLE! When the Earth falls to an extra-terrestrial invasion, humanity becomes an endangered species. Earthfall is a four-player cooperative shooter that challenges players to survive hordes of ruthless alien drones and their inscrutable masters.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 23.6%, Co-op 16.9%, Zombies 13.2%, FPS 9.8%, Multiplayer 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the Left 4 Dead-style mission structure with 4-player teamwork, special enemy types, and big defensive battles against hordes.

Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the new co-op focused experience from the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series. As Tertium falls, Rejects Will Rise.

Why similar: Zombies 32.9%, Co-op 13.6%, Shooter 8.3%, Gore 7.9%, PvE 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This objective-driven co-op PvE shooter captures the same desperate teamplay and huge-wave intensity, even with a different setting.

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 48.3%, Multiplayer 13.7%, Online Co-Op 12.8%, Co-op 11.2%, Post-apocalyptic 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This leans more into survival systems, yet it scratches a similar itch with co-op zombie fighting, scavenging, and large-scale undead threats.

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 38%, Co-op 17.4%, Post-apocalyptic 8.3%, Gore 7.8%, Multiplayer 6%

Why You'll Like It: It is more RPG-like and close-quarters, but the co-op zombie carnage and aggressive pacing make it a natural follow-up.

Tear through endless waves of supernatural enemies in this co-op horror horde shooter. Play solo or with up to 4 players, unleash god-like Miracle powers, supercharge your arsenal, and survive devastating boss encounters on Sker Island.

Why similar: Zombies 24.1%, Co-op 13.5%, Online Co-Op 12.3%, Third-Person Shooter 12%, Multiplayer 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This wave-heavy co-op shooter is great if you want more class builds, boss fights, and undead-infested PvE action.

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 48.6%, Third-Person Shooter 10.4%, Co-op 9.7%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Gore 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It has the same basic appeal as Zombie Army 4: co-op third-person shooting, undead enemies, and lots of crowd control moments.

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 47.8%, Multiplayer 12%, Online Co-Op 11.1%, Co-op 8.9%, FPS 4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a grittier, more survival-horror take on co-op zombie missions while keeping the same emphasis on teamwork under pressure.

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

Why similar: Zombies 38.2%, Co-op 13.2%, Online Co-Op 11.4%, Multiplayer 8.5%, FPS 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: The original still delivers satisfying squad-based wave survival against fast, nasty hordes of infected enemies.

The critically acclaimed Vermintide 2 is a visually stunning and groundbreaking melee action game pushing the boundaries of the first person co-op genre. Join the fight now!

Why similar: Co-op 24.3%, Online Co-Op 23.8%, Multiplayer 16%, Gore 10.1%, PvE 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Though more melee-focused, it nails the same co-op horde-clearing rhythm, class teamwork, and desperate last-stand energy.

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 36.6%, Online Co-Op 15.8%, Survival Horror 8.7%, Multiplayer 8.6%, Post-apocalyptic 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its zombie parkour changes the movement, but the constant PvE pressure and co-op survival action hit many of the same notes.

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 40.1%, Co-op 15%, Multiplayer 12.7%, Post-apocalyptic 8.2%, Gore 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel adds more co-op-friendly open-world zombie action while preserving the same high-pressure infected combat loop.

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 49.9%, Multiplayer 11.8%, Post-apocalyptic 10.8%, Third-Person Shooter 8.7%, Survival Horror 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Even as a single-player game, its massive freaker hordes are one of the closest things on Steam to World War Z's swarm spectacle.

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 47.9%, Co-op 12.4%, Multiplayer 11.4%, Online Co-Op 8.6%, Gore 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is a rougher, more survival-oriented cousin, but the co-op zombie progression loop remains very appealing.

Blending action and survival horror, Resident Evil 6 promises to be the dramatic horror experience of 2013.

Why similar: Zombies 39%, Co-op 13.2%, Third-Person Shooter 12.9%, Online Co-Op 12.2%, Multiplayer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It doubles down on cinematic co-op gunplay and infected chaos, making it a good fit if you like a more explosive style of zombie action.

Purge the undead! Intense action-shooter with deep rpg elements, including upgradeable guns and armor, unique class skills, and class special abilities. Entire game can be played single player or as a 4-player online co-op game, including PvP events like Last Man Standing.

Why similar: Zombies 49.7%, Multiplayer 14.8%, Co-op 11.5%, Online Co-Op 8.3%, Shooter 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Even from a different camera angle, it captures the same appeal of class-based co-op progression and endless zombie mowing.

Contagion isn't your average Zombie Shooter but instead takes a more realistic and different approach to the popular genre with unique characters, environments, weapons, items, and a built in system that makes every round completely unpredictable with resources, objectives, and paths ever changing.

Why similar: Zombies 45.6%, Co-op 11.5%, Post-apocalyptic 8.1%, Shooter 7.3%, Survival Horror 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is a slower, harsher co-op zombie shooter, but it still centers on surviving missions through teamwork and disciplined gunplay.

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 58.5%, Co-op 10.7%, Multiplayer 7.5%, Online Co-Op 7.4%, Gore 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is more open-ended and goofy, but it offers huge zombie crowds and satisfying third-person mass-murder spectacle.

This game is a port of the Games for Windows - Live version that was released in 2009. If you buy the Untold Stories Bundle here on Steam, it will be the same as upgrading to Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition.

Why similar: Zombies 33.7%, Co-op 14.3%, Online Co-Op 14.1%, Third-Person Shooter 12.9%, Multiplayer 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This action-focused co-op campaign pairs third-person shooting with infected enemies and a strong emphasis on partner coordination.

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 33.5%, Online Co-Op 15.9%, Multiplayer 10.8%, Co-op 10.4%, Survival Horror 7%

Pick a character and team up with three friends ‘cause it’s time to save the world. Experience intense FPS action as you obliterate hordes of terrifying monsters! You may not be on the best team of mercenaries, but you are… a Toxic Commando!

Why similar: Zombies 36.3%, Online Co-Op 17.8%, Shooter 8.6%, Co-op 7.6%, FPS 6.8%

Battle for survival against endless alien hordes with your friends! The Anacrusis is a first-person shooter that dynamically adjusts difficulty to you. Experience intense 1-4 player co-op action or play as the aliens and stop your friends in 1-8 player Versus mode. Full Steam Workshop support!

Why similar: Zombies 32.9%, Co-op 15.9%, Multiplayer 10.9%, Shooter 10.4%, PvE 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its four-player campaign format, special enemy disruptions, and defensive holdout fights feel very close to the broader WWZ formula.

Codename CURE II is a co-operative first person shooter set in the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse. Create an elite military squad with up to five players and fight your way through hordes of zombies in a variety of dynamic objective missions.

Why similar: Zombies 33.5%, Co-op 12.5%, Online Co-Op 9.9%, Survival Horror 8.7%, Post-apocalyptic 8.5%

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 33.3%, Co-op 12.5%, Shooter 8.1%, Multiplayer 7.9%, FPS 7.8%

Space Hulk: Deathwing - Enhanced Edition is a First-Person Shooter based on Games Workshop’s cult classic board game set in Warhammer 40,000 universe. Expanding upon the original game, and featuring a host of new content, new features and a richer multiplayer mode.

Why similar: Co-op 21.4%, Online Co-Op 20.7%, Multiplayer 13.4%, Shooter 11.9%, FPS 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: It replaces zombies with tyranids, yet its co-op corridor pushes and overwhelming swarm assaults feel very familiar.

RAID: World War II is an action-packed four player cooperative shooter set during a time when the Nazi war machine was still winning, and hope was in short supply.

Why similar: Co-op 21.1%, Multiplayer 19.8%, FPS 13.3%, Shooter 13.2%, Gore 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its objective-based four-player co-op and constant firefight pressure make it a decent non-zombie alternative for the teamwork side of WWZ.

Take on a city overrun by zombies with 1 to 4 players online — co-op or PvP! Hold the line against running, leaping, spitting hordes. Fight by day, hunt in the dark of night. Tear off limbs and unlock cosmetics with every kill. Stand together... or hunt each other down.

Why similar: Zombies 35.4%, Online Co-Op 16.5%, Co-op 10.5%, Multiplayer 7.2%, FPS 6.4%

Codename CURE is a first person, co-operative zombie game with support for up to five players, providing dynamic, fast-paced zombie fragging with both objective, and survival-based missions.

Why similar: Zombies 32%, Online Co-Op 11.5%, Co-op 8.8%, Shooter 8.1%, Multiplayer 7.4%

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: Zombies 40.4%, FPS 10.8%, Post-apocalyptic 9.9%, Action 8.8%, PvE 6.2%

Blood, guts, meat. Humanity's waging total war against a horrific zombie apocalypse. Lead one of four of humanity's deadliest survivors against the horde in this first person, wave defense shooter. Load up your guns, set up turrets, sharpen your skills, and maybe you'll make it through the night.

Why similar: Zombies 26.6%, Online Co-Op 16.5%, Co-op 10.3%, Multiplayer 9.5%, Survival Horror 7.5%

Team up or face it alone in this top down zombie slaying defense adventure! Featuring up to 4 player online co-op, cleanse the infected wave by wave and upgrade your base with traps & defenses to build the Ultimate Zombie Defense. Can YOU stop them?

Why similar: Zombies 43.7%, Online Co-Op 17.7%, Co-op 9.6%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Gore 5.6%

KILLGUN - is a ruthless FPS for players who crave pure, aggressive combat, high difficulty, and an atmosphere of constant survival.

Why similar: Zombies 46%, Co-op 9.1%, FPS 8.9%, Online Co-Op 7.5%, Shooter 6.7%

4-player co-op, zombie slaying, base building, boss battling mayhem! Cleanse the infected wave by wave and upgrade your base with traps & defenses in Ultimate Zombie Defense 2!

Why similar: Zombies 33.3%, Online Co-Op 16.5%, Gun Customization 10%, Survival Horror 8.1%, Post-apocalyptic 7.6%

Dive into the zombie apocalypse with Zombie Panic! Source: a cooperative, survival-horror first-person-shooter. A fast-paced standalone modification.

Why similar: Zombies 46.5%, Multiplayer 12.3%, Online Co-Op 9.6%, Co-op 8%, FPS 4.7%

** 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 52.3%, Co-op 11.6%, Third-Person Shooter 9.3%, Multiplayer 5.6%, Online Co-Op 5.2%

** 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 51.9%, Co-op 9.9%, Third-Person Shooter 9.5%, Multiplayer 5.8%, Online Co-Op 5.4%

Team up with 64 players to fight off the horde of zombies in this post-apocalyptic FPS or join the horde against the living! Turn on your teammates and tear them apart. Level up and unlock new weapons, perks, clothing options and more! Equip your favourite loadout and join the fight!

Why similar: Zombies 33.9%, Co-op 11.5%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Shooter 7%, FPS 6.7%

Call of Duty®: Vanguard includes a deeply engaging single player Campaign, a massive Multiplayer offering featuring over 20 maps including 16 built for core Multiplayer and an exciting new Zombies experience developed by Treyarch.

Why similar: Zombies 33.9%, Shooter 9.9%, Multiplayer 9.2%, FPS 7.9%, Online Co-Op 7.9%

Team up with up to 8 players and take on endless waves of Nasty Zombies in a high-intensity, movement-focused boomer shooter. Use agility and smart positioning to survive semi-procedural maps and unlock permanent upgrades like Blessings, Miracles, Invocations, and cosmetics.

Why similar: Zombies 29.9%, Online Co-Op 17.8%, Multiplayer 11.3%, Shooter 9.5%, FPS 7.6%

Control a team of 4 characters, switching between them to use their unique abilities. ZIC: Zombies In City is a first person zombie survival shooter.

Why similar: Zombies 29.7%, Online Co-Op 14.7%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Co-op 10.3%, Shooter 8%

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Extraction is a tactical, co-op, PvE first-person shooter where you and your squad face an evolving alien threat. Teamwork, tactics, and flawless execution are key to your survival.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 25.6%, Gun Customization 13.3%, FPS 11.3%, Shooter 10.8%, PvE 10.2%

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

Why similar: Zombies 38.2%, Online Co-Op 17.1%, Multiplayer 15%, Co-op 13.2%, Survival Horror 8.4%

In Village of Zombies you can fight against zombies and mutants together with other players or alone on different maps, the goal is to survive as many levels as possible. The game always starts at level 1 and with each level increase, more zombies and stronger zombies come.

Why similar: Zombies 27.2%, Online Co-Op 14.8%, Third-Person Shooter 12.6%, Multiplayer 9.5%, Co-op 8.9%

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 40.6%, Multiplayer 14.5%, Post-apocalyptic 9.1%, Online Co-Op 8.7%, Shooter 8%

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 41.2%, Third-Person Shooter 14%, Multiplayer 12.3%, Co-op 9.9%, Shooter 8.5%

In Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7, Treyarch and Raven Software are bringing players the biggest Black Ops ever across an innovative Co-Op Campaign, an electrifying Multiplayer experience, and the legendary Round-Based Zombies mode.

Why similar: Zombies 32%, Multiplayer 11.4%, Shooter 8.8%, Online Co-Op 8%, FPS 7.9%

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 65.2%, Multiplayer 9.2%, Post-apocalyptic 7.7%, Co-op 4.7%, Survival Horror 4.2%

The Corrupted is a high-octane sci-fi PVE shooter defined by satisfying progression and intense boss encounters. Plunge into battlefields consumed by the Anomaly, fighting through relentless swarms, elite hunters, and colossal bosses.

Why similar: Zombies 28.2%, Online Co-Op 11%, Shooter 9.8%, Co-op 8.6%, Gun Customization 8.6%

Black Ops Cold War, the direct sequel to Call of Duty®: Black Ops, will drop fans into the depths of the Cold War’s volatile geopolitical battle of the early 1980s.

Why similar: Zombies 35.2%, Multiplayer 12.6%, Online Co-Op 8.6%, FPS 7.7%, Shooter 7.2%

C.A.S.T is a third-person PvE extraction shooter playable solo or in co-op. Select your character and loadout to battle enemy hordes, evade anomalies, and complete objectives across handcrafted maps with dynamic procedural elements.

Why similar: Zombies 23.5%, Online Co-Op 14.6%, Third-Person Shooter 13.8%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Co-op 9.4%

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 52.5%, Co-op 12%, Multiplayer 11.5%, Gore 5.6%, Online Co-Op 5.5%