- #1 The Last Stand: Aftermath
97% matchVery Positive81% of 6,552 reviews2021
Dev: Con Artist GamesPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
From the creators of The Last Stand: Union City and Dead Zone comes an all-new singleplayer rogue-lite action adventure. After you become infected by the zombie virus, you set out to explore the post-apocalypse and find hope for your fellow survivors. You can still make a difference. Don't give up.
Why similar: Zombies 29.7%, Post-apocalyptic 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Violent 6.9%, Shooter 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, top-down post-apocalyptic survival experience with a focus on scavenging and combat against the undead.
- #2 Nation Red
96% matchVery Positive88% of 2,776 reviews2009
Dev: DiezelPower
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Nation Red is an ultra fast infinite play arena-based shooter providing an exceptional close-quarter battlefield experience. Fight thousands of zombie mutants and their bosses in frantic bloody gameplay while earning close to 100 perks. Fight in Barricade, Survival or Free Play mode.
Why similar: Zombies 53.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Action 8.7%, Violent 4.1%, Multiplayer 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, top-down zombie shooter that mirrors the arcade intensity and horde-clearing gameplay of the seed game.
- #3 Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop
96% matchVery Positive95% of 23,448 reviews2017
Dev: Reactive Drop Team
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Co-operative top-down shooter game available for free. An epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics.
Why similar: Zombies 35.3%, Top-Down Shooter 33.8%, Shooter 13.2%, Third Person 10.1%, Sci-fi 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the squad-based, top-down tactical combat and intense zombie-like alien encounters found in Zomborg.
- #4 Strain Tactics
95% matchVery Positive85% of 239 reviews2017
Dev: Touch Dimensions Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Strain Tactics is a real-time-with-pause tactical game, where you command a squad of soldiers to liberate earth from an alien infestation. Using your helibase, deploy your custom squad and provide air support. Remember to keep your crew sane and motivated while staying clear of alien contamination!
Why similar: Zombies 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Post-apocalyptic 19.6%, Strategy 9.7%, Action 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, top-down real-time strategy game that emphasizes squad management and intense combat against alien infestations.
- #5 Tunguska: The Visitation - Final Cut
94% matchVery Positive88% of 1,757 reviews2021
Dev: Rotorist Workshop
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Tunguska: The Visitation is a single player top-down shooter RPG. Seek fortune as a Ghoul Hunter in an abandoned Soviet Exclusion Zone. Use your grit and ingenuity to survive deadly radiation, mysterious anomalies, and poisonous mutants. Go in guns-blazing, or stay in the shadows - your choice.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 29.4%, Zombies 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Survival Horror 7.2%, Shooter 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: This top-down survival shooter provides a gritty, atmospheric post-apocalyptic world filled with dangerous mutants and zombies.
- #6 Dead Sky
94% matchMostly Negative36% of 222 reviews2013
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Dead Sky takes place admist the chaos of a mysterious outbreak where you will fight tooth-and-nail through hordes of undead creatures in order to escape the epidemic and survive. At its core, Dead Sky is an action-packed survival shooter that ties in several strategic tower defense elements.
Why similar: Zombies 63.4%, Action 23.3%, Indie 13.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic top-down shooter that focuses on frantic zombie survival and resource management.
- #7 Survivor Squad
93% 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 49.2%, Post-apocalyptic 14.1%, Strategy 12.6%, Action 10.2%, Multiplayer 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines strategy and survival elements as you manage a squad of survivors through zombie-infested environments.
- #8 10 Miles To Safety
91% matchMostly Positive72% of 998 reviews2020
Dev: Trickjump Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The Apocalypse has arrived and your goal is simple: Make it 10 miles to safety through a limitless procedurally-generated world overrun with The Infected and packed with the tools and weapons to fight them.
Why similar: Zombies 31.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Post-apocalyptic 17%, Violent 11%, Strategy 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that emphasizes top-down exploration and survival against massive zombie hordes.
- #9 Deadstone
92% matchMostly Positive80% of 70 reviews2014
Dev: Timeslip Softworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Based on the inhospitable frontier world of Mars, against the backdrop of a bacterial outbreak, Deadstone offers a compelling blend of frantic combat and tower defense, backed by a highly nuanced character development system and strategic elements of resource management.
Why similar: Zombies 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 26%, Violent 16.7%, Action 12.7%, Strategy 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-strategy game that tasks you with defending your base against waves of violent creatures.
- #10 HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition
91% matchVery Positive90% of 32,984 reviews2015
Dev: Arrowhead Game StudiosPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
HELLDIVERS™ is a hardcore, cooperative, twin stick shooter. As part of the elite unit called the HELLDIVERS, players must work together to protect SUPER EARTH and defeat the enemies of mankind in an intense intergalactic war.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 48.2%, Multiplayer 14.1%, Shooter 9.8%, Action 9.4%, Difficult 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features chaotic, top-down, squad-based combat that requires high levels of coordination and firepower to survive.
- #11 Red Solstice 2: Survivors
90% matchMixed70% of 3,299 reviews2021
Dev: IronwardPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Sequel to the best-seller The Red Solstice. Plan your strategy and infiltrate a real-time tactical battlefield - alone or with up to 7 squad members. Can you demonstrate the combat prowess to survive and secure a future for humanity?
Why similar: Zombies 39%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Multiplayer 13%, Third Person 10.4%, Strategy 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, top-down shooter that focuses on squad survival and strategic combat in a hostile, sci-fi environment.
- #12 Zombotron
89% matchVery Positive89% of 3,501 reviews2019
Dev: Ant.Karlov Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Fight to survive on a mysterious alien planet, outwit its vicious inhabitants, and do whatever it takes to find a way off that wretched rock.
Why similar: Zombies 34.5%, Shooter 12%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Action 9%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D action game that captures the same arcade-style, violent, and fast-paced zombie-slaying fun.
- #13 Guns n Zombies
89% matchMixed69% of 978 reviews2014
Dev: Krealit
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
This is the world after a zombie apocalypse in which the main characters have to go through many perils. It is a story about ordinary people who, when faced with danger, decided not to run away from it, but to fight back. As the story goes along, you will learn what caused the disaster and help other survivors to overcome its aftermath.
Why similar: Zombies 55.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Action 13.5%, Adventure 6.1%, Robots 5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that blends zombie-slaying with RPG elements and squad-based progression.
- #14 Ultimate Zombie Defense
86% matchVery Positive85% of 4,653 reviews2020
Dev: Terror Dog Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 37.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Action 10.2%, Multiplayer 7.2%, Violent 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down, tower-defense hybrid that focuses on fortifying positions against overwhelming zombie waves.
- #15 Zombie Shooter
88% matchVery Positive83% of 1,315 reviews2009
Dev: Sigma Team Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%
The human race is in danger again. This time scientists could not cope the imminent threat and became monsters themselves. Crowds of zombie people filled the secret research base. The dreadful contagion is about to spread earth wide. Use the last chance to save the humanity from total annihilation!
Why similar: Zombies 40.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Shooter 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Action 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential top-down zombie shooter that focuses on pure action and massive enemy counts.
- #16 Crimsonland
86% matchVery Positive93% of 3,083 reviews2014
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.6%, Shooter 14.5%, Zombies 13.8%, Action 11.8%, Post-apocalyptic 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down arena shooter that captures the same satisfying horde-clearing feel as Zomborg.
- #17 Dead Purge: Outbreak
87% matchMixed44% of 87 reviews2017
Dev: Microlith Games
Windows
Dead Purge: Outbreak is a modern first-person shooter set in an unforgiving post-apocalyptic world where every minute can be your last.
Why similar: Zombies 28.8%, Violent 22.6%, Action 10.1%, Shooter 8%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: An indie action game that focuses on survival and combat against waves of zombies in a gritty world.
- #18 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
84% matchVery Positive94% of 13,002 reviews2018
Dev: Flow Fire Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 46%, Difficult 10.8%, Action 9.1%, Shooter 7.4%, Robots 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, top-down shooter with deep weapon customization and high-intensity combat encounters.
- #19 Dead Motherland: Zombie Co-op
85% matchMixed49% of 121 reviews2020
Dev: DEKLAZON
Windows
A dark co-op top-down shooter in a post-soviet zombie apocalypse setting. You appear at a random location in the city. The goal is to get to the transport, and you will make the path yourself. In the day - look for resources and build fortifications. At night - destroy the dead and their bosses!
Why similar: Zombies 24%, Violent 15.7%, Post-apocalyptic 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Action 12%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op focused action game that emphasizes teamwork and violent combat against the undead.
- #20 Shadowgrounds
84% matchVery Positive81% of 1,601 reviews2006
Dev: Frozenbyte
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Shadowgrounds breathes fresh air into the action genre with explosive combat sequences, an innovative weapon upgrade system, and an intriguing storyline. The adrenaline-pumping, top-down gameplay and audiovisual fireworks set the scene for this new action experience which also includes single computer (split keyboard or joystick) co-op...
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 41.2%, Shooter 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%, Action 9.5%, Sci-fi 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that delivers intense combat against waves of hostile creatures in a dark, atmospheric setting.
- #21 Teleglitch: Die More Edition
83% matchVery Positive85% of 2,891 reviews2013
Dev: Test3 ProjectsPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
In a cold, dark future dominated by mega-corporations, a small lonely planet on the edge of habitable space is the site of a shadowy research facility specializing in necrotic tissue reactivation. You are a scientist who has suddenly awoken to the realization that you are the lone survivor.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 45.3%, Difficult 18.7%, Action 10.1%, Sci-fi 7.1%, Indie 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, top-down survival shooter that emphasizes tension and tactical movement in a post-apocalyptic facility.
- #22 Project Zomboid
80% 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 50.3%, Post-apocalyptic 26.7%, Multiplayer 13.3%, Survival Horror 6%, Indie 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: While more simulation-heavy, it offers the definitive top-down, post-apocalyptic zombie survival experience.
- #23 RUNNING WITH RIFLES
81% matchVery Positive88% of 16,550 reviews2015
Dev: Osumia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
RUNNING WITH RIFLES is a top-down tactical shooter with open world RPG elements. In RWR, you join the ranks of an army as a common soldier, just like the thousands around you.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 54.7%, Multiplayer 17%, Shooter 16.1%, Action 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, top-down shooter that focuses on squad-based warfare and large-scale combat scenarios.
- #24 Dark Sector
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,387 reviews2009
Dev: Digital Extremes
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%
A third-person Action/Shooter that thrusts players into a sci-fi flavored nightmare scenario set in the post Cold War era.
Why similar: Action 24.4%, Violent 22.7%, Shooter 18.4%, Third Person 13.4%, Sci-fi 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person shooter that shares the gritty, violent, and post-apocalyptic tone of the seed game.
- #25 Super Cyborg
81% matchVery Positive86% of 831 reviews2015
Dev: Artur Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Super Cyborg is an old school non-stop hardcore run'n'gun action game! You are an elite battle cyborg who is sent in to investigate a series of anomalies on a mysterious island. The merciless alien known as the 'Xirxul life form' has been awakened by unwitting scientists and now: all humanity is in danger!
Why similar: Action 28.7%, Shooter 22.9%, Difficult 19.2%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Indie 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired, fast-paced action shooter that focuses on challenging combat and boss encounters.
- #26 Paradox Soul
82% matchMixed43% of 623 reviews2018
Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Paradox Soul is a chilling fight for exploration and survival; a Metroidvania pixel action-shooter hybrid!
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 33.9%, Robots 12.8%, Difficult 11%, Action 8.4%, Dark 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic adventure game that features top-down exploration and survival-focused combat.
- #27 Door Kickers: Action Squad
79% matchVery Positive95% of 10,451 reviews2018
Dev: PixelShardPub: KillHouse Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Rescue hostages, disarm bombs and save the day in this old school, side-scroller action game with retro graphics and retro sensibilities. Online and Couch Coop Included.
Why similar: Zombies 49.8%, Shooter 18.9%, Multiplayer 14%, Action 12.2%, Indie 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, side-scrolling shooter that emphasizes the same mercenary-style squad coordination found in Zomborg.
- #28 Nuclear Throne
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,420 reviews2015
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Post-apocalyptic 20.6%, Difficult 15.4%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down action-roguelike that rewards aggressive play and quick reflexes.
- #29 Hotline Miami
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 121,152 reviews2012
Dev: Dennaton GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.4%, Violent 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Action 10.9%, Difficult 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A hyper-violent, top-down shooter that emphasizes tactical planning and fast-paced execution.
- #30 Last Hope Bunker: Zombie Survival
77% 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 26.7%, Post-apocalyptic 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Survival Horror 9.2%, Shooter 8.1%
- #31 Undeads
74% matchMostly Positive86% of 292 reviews2025
Dev: Sezual Pte LtdPub: Undeads Interactive Limited
Windows · Mac
Embark on a risky but exciting journey through the world of Undeads. Search for weapons, armor, supplies and medicine. Survive or hunt survivors. Enjoy unique matches, sell your loot, and fight bloody and challenging battles against the background of the zombie apocalypse!
Why similar: Zombies 27.5%, Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Post-apocalyptic 19.3%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Shooter 8.8%
- #32 Zombie Shooter: Ares Virus
78% matchMostly Negative38% of 181 reviews2022
Dev: joynow
Windows
In YEAR 2037, a pandemic of an unknown plague virus infection wiped out most of world animals and citizens. The world turns into a DEAD ZONE and survivors’ lives are threatened with zombies! How will you survive in this Zombie Pandemic game?
Why similar: Zombies 32.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shooter 10.9%, Violent 9.1%, Action 6.4%
- #33 Post Soviet Zombies
77% matchVery Positive89% of 88 reviews2019
Dev: Ascension Studio
Windows
Post soviet zombies - is an action shooter with a top view, in which you have to get out of the virus infected post-Soviet city for one of the four unique characters. On the way you will meet a variety of zombies, military, marauders and people who need your help in 1993.
Why similar: Zombies 31.9%, Post-apocalyptic 24.9%, Violent 14%, Action 10.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.2%
- #34 ZomDay
76% 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 47.4%, Violent 16.2%, Post-apocalyptic 15%, Shooter 7.5%, Action 6.2%
- #35 Invention 3
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2022
Dev: Falco SoftwarePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
In this game you have to fight your way through hordes of zombies in search of a safe place.
Why similar: Zombies 31.8%, Post-apocalyptic 28.9%, Shooter 11.8%, Action 8.9%, Violent 7.4%
- #36 Survivors Of The Zombie World
74% 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: Zombies 27.1%, Post-apocalyptic 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Shooter 9.5%, Action 5.7%
- #37 FALL
73% matchVery Positive87% of 163 reviews2024
Dev: 谭浩翔
Windows
In the past, the world was almost invaded by zombies.You will play the commander of the remaining survivor camp, searching for hope for the last surviving companions, forming and assigning your special police squad to explore this post-apocalyptic world filled with zombies!
Why similar: Zombies 31.7%, Post-apocalyptic 30.5%, Top-Down Shooter 25.9%, Action 4.8%, Strategy 3.8%
- #38 GUNTOUCHABLES
71% matchVery Positive85% of 4,029 reviews2025
Dev: Game SwingPub: Ghost Ship Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Guntouchables is an online co-op doomsday roguelite for 1-4 players. You play as a gun-toting group of 'preppers' trying to reclaim the world from an ever-evolving horde of mutants, constantly working to develop new unique ways to kill you.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 26.7%, Zombies 25.9%, Difficult 9.7%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Survival Horror 7.6%
- #39 Survivor
75% matchMixed55% of 223 reviews2021
Dev: kolacape
Windows
Get ready for an intense survival battle against an ever-growing horde of zombies. Play solo or co-op with friends, test your shooting skills and luck in this relentless combat and see how long you can stay alive.
Why similar: Zombies 32.3%, Post-apocalyptic 24.8%, Robots 10.7%, Shooter 9.1%, Multiplayer 8.1%
- #40 HVOR
75% matchMixed60% of 60 reviews2020
Dev: OFFMONREALPub: OFFMONREAL GAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
HVOR - a dynamic top-down shooter, which takes place in the world,affected by an unknown infection.Kill the infected - and try not to join him.
Why similar: Zombies 36.5%, Violent 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Action 13.4%, Multiplayer 6.1%
- #41 The Day Of Survival
73% matchMixed46% of 92 reviews2024
Dev: xHARDHeMPuS
Windows
The Day Of Survival Immerse yourself in a post-apocalyptic world where every decision is crucial. "The Day Of Survival" is a thrilling survival game that challenges players to explore a harsh, unforgiving landscape filled with zombies and enemy soldiers.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 32.7%, Zombies 21.1%, Shooter 12.2%, Action 8.4%, Third Person 8.1%
- #42 CRYPTARK
73% matchVery Positive82% of 1,913 reviews2017
Dev: Alientrap
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Cryptark is a 2D sci-fi shooter where you take on the role of a heavily armed privateer seeking to earn government contracts by boarding deadly alien space-hulks. It's up to you to strategize a plan of attack, pick an equipment loadout, and destroy the central core to be victorious.
Why similar: Action 22.1%, Strategy 15.9%, Bullet Hell 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Adventure 9.1%
- #43 Blackout Z: Slaughterhouse Edition
72% matchVery Positive82% of 1,900 reviews2017
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Blackout Z' is a super fast top-down view shooter where you face ZOMBIES, SAWS and the DARK. Do you have what it takes to have what it takes to survive the zombie apocalypse with only your gun and an old flashlight?
Why similar: Zombies 28.5%, Top-Down Shooter 26.4%, Action 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.9%, Difficult 7.6%
- #44 Zombie Desperation
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 118 reviews2018
Dev: Ominous Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Zombie Desperation is a small horror game where you shoot hordes of zombies until you die, aiming to obtain a higher rank in the online leaderboards while unlocking new scenarios and weapons.
Why similar: Zombies 27.4%, Violent 22.9%, Post-apocalyptic 19.1%, Action 10.3%, Shooter 6.4%
- #45 ZOMVIRUS
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: DMONG Co., Ltd.
Windows
"ZOMVIRUS" is a first-person zombie apocalypse survival shooting game set in Hongdae, Korea. Within the quarantined zone, gather survival supplies and weapons to protect yourself from zombies, and move to safe zones to stay alive. the zombies won't wait for your transformation.
Why similar: Zombies 39.9%, Shooter 19.9%, Action 13.4%, Adventure 7.7%, Survival Horror 6.9%
- #46 Temporal Purge: Z
67% matchVery Positive88% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: Exec Games
Windows
Become an interdimensional zombie slayer in Temporal Purge: Z, an action-packed zombie-survival FPS. Face the zombie onslaught as you eradicate countless undead monsters on your quest to save the future.
Why similar: Zombies 40.3%, Post-apocalyptic 35.3%, Shooter 9.4%, Action 7%, Sci-fi 5.2%
- #47 FatalZone: Outbreak
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 304 reviews2023
Dev: Midhard GamesPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Outbreak is the demo version of FatalZone, a bullet heaven zombie apocalypse shooter where you'll have to upgrade your base, hone your mercs' skills, and put them to the test to survive.
Why similar: Zombies 33.1%, Top-Down Shooter 26.2%, Post-apocalyptic 21.8%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Action 7%
- #48 FatalZone
67% matchMixed67% of 2,256 reviews2024
Dev: Midhard GamesPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
FatalZone is an auto shooter with roguelike and RPG elements set in a savage world of zombies. Exterminate zombie hordes, collect resources, upgrade your camp, and level up mercenaries. Humanity must survive at any cost!
Why similar: Zombies 33.9%, Top-Down Shooter 27.1%, Post-apocalyptic 20.9%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Action 6.3%
- #49 Iron Core: Mech Survivor
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 419 reviews2025
Dev: Soda Game Studio
Windows
100 years after a nuclear apocalypse, an AI-managed shelter and its guardian mechs await human survivors. The shelter’s reactor creates safe zones to improve living conditions. Players control mechs to gather reactor fuel, fend off mutants, complete missions, and protect survivors.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 39.2%, Multiplayer 25.4%, Action 15.9%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Adventure 6%
- #50 SAS: Zombie Assault 4
67% matchVery Positive86% of 9,502 reviews2017
Dev: Ninja Kiwi
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 39.4%, Top-Down Shooter 29.5%, Multiplayer 11.9%, Shooter 8.2%, Action 5.3%
- #51 Survivor Squad: Gauntlets
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 161 reviews2015
Dev: Endless Loop Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Command your Squad of Survivors in a game where Line of Sight is extremely important, you cannot shoot what you cannot see. Develop your formations, move as a unit and cover every corner. Leave no man behind!
Why similar: Zombies 36.5%, Post-apocalyptic 29.7%, Strategy 14.2%, Action 12.8%, Indie 6.8%
- #52 Final Directive
69% matchVery Positive83% of 88 reviews2018
Dev: Lazy Monday GamesPub: Lazy Monday Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Final Directive is a story driven shooter set in a space station disastrously infested by alien mutants. Find the crew, contain the infestation, and most importantly: make it out alive.
Why similar: Zombies 36.1%, Action 19.7%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Strategy 11.5%, Adventure 10.5%
- #53 Grey Phobia
71% matchMixed50% of 64 reviews2016
Dev: Blackturn Ltd
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Grey Phobia is a Hack and Slash, third person shooter game, which is based on post apocalyptic, sci-fi, comix scenario.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 50.2%, Action 19.1%, Great Soundtrack 15.8%, Indie 9.2%, Atmospheric 5.7%
- #54 Radiant Silvergun
65% matchVery Positive93% of 213 reviews2023
Dev: Live Wire
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Post-apocalyptic 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Difficult 10.3%, Shooter 9.5%
- #55 Z.I.O.N.
69% matchMostly Negative68% of 598 reviews2016
Dev: VGstudio
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Z.I.O.N. - First-person shooter in a post-apocalyptic setting, where robotic creatures take over the planet and Z.I.O.N. group agents are trying to save the world.
Why similar: Action 78.4%, Adventure 21.6%
- #56 Killbot
70% matchMostly Negative39% of 121 reviews2016
Dev: nobodyshotPub: diman production
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
ZOMBIE CO-OP SHOOTER
Why similar: Zombies 48.5%, Action 28.2%, Indie 11.8%, Adventure 11.4%
- #57 Dead Horde
71% matchMostly Negative34% of 658 reviews2011
Dev: DnS Development
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%
As a survivor of the mutant virus, make your way through the city and wipe out the hordes of flesh eating mutants. Teamwork is the key to survive the DEAD HORDE...
Why similar: Zombies 70.9%, Action 15.3%, Multiplayer 6.9%, Indie 6.9%
- #58 Atom Zombie Smasher
68% matchVery Positive90% of 2,085 reviews2011
Dev: Blendo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
The zombie apocalypse is upon us and it's up to you to evacuate everyone before they fall prey to the undead. Conduct massive rescue operations with a helping hand from snipers, artillery crews, orbital bombardments, and more.
Why similar: Zombies 55%, Multiplayer 13.6%, Strategy 11.8%, Action 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%
- #59 DEADBOLT
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,556 reviews2016
Dev: Hopoo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
DEADBOLT is an extremely challenging stealth-action hybrid that allows you to take control of the reaper to quell the recent undead uprising.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 23.4%, Zombies 17.3%, Difficult 15.2%, Action 9.7%, Violent 9.2%