Best Post-apocalyptic games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated post-apocalyptic games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free post-apocalyptic games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Infectonator 3: Apocalypse
A campy, crazy pixelart zombie apocalypse arcade sim where you're the bad guy. Drop your virus and spread it across the globe while you unlock a whole horde of bizarre undead to do your bidding.
Judgment: Apocalypse Survival Simulation
Build, scavenge, craft, and perform occult rituals to survive in a demon-infested, post-apocalyptic colony simulation. Will you survive Judgment day?
Frostpunk
Frostpunk is the first society survival game. As the ruler of the last city on Earth, it is your duty to manage both its citizens and infrastructure. What decisions will you make to ensure your society's survival? What will you do when pushed to breaking point? Who will you become in the process?
Will To Live Online
Will To Live is a MMORPG-shooter whose action takes place in a severe post-apocalyptic world. Explore the world, engage in fights with mutants and other survivors, join the clans in the struggle for existence and prove your right to Live.
Bio Inc. Redemption
Bio Inc.: Redemption is a realistic simulation and strategy game in which you make life or death decisions. Create a deadly illness to infect and torment your victim or play as the head of a medical team and hopefully find a cure to save your human patient. Will you be the plague or preserve humanity?
Apocalipsis
Apocalipsis is a point-and-click adventure game, in the vain of Samorost and Machinarium, where all puzzles have a hidden meaning. With a unique artstyle inspired by 15th century engravings it tells a story about heartbreak, redemption and, quite literally, the end of the world.
Muv-Luv Alternative
Playtime's over. Time for despair. Experience the definitive version of a masterpiece in the Muv-Luv trilogy's thrilling conclusion. Note: therapy not included.
Muv-Luv
One of the most highly-acclaimed visual novel series arrives on Steam, newly revamped and officially in English! An interdimensional love story that takes high school romance on a roller-coaster ride through the depths of despair, culminating in a sci-fi grand finale of epic proportions.
OPUS: Rocket of Whispers
Rocket of Whispers is an award-winning post-apocalyptic adventure that follows two survivors on a journey to launch a space burial for the lost souls of their desolate world. Help them search the snowy wasteland for supplies and the courage to say goodbye.
Walking Zombie: Shooter
The Walking Zombie is a stationary FPS with an online co-op mode in a world full of zombies to kill. Buy and upgrade your weapons, kill all enemies in 200 levels and destroy mighty boss monsters before they eat you alive!
Survive the Nights
Survive the Nights is a unique FPS survival game focusing on teamwork, fortification, creativity & strategy. Secure a structure or roam free, the choice is yours. Gameplay focuses on realistic survival, post zombie infestation. Prepare during the day for nightfall. How many nights will you survive?
Seven: Enhanced Edition
Seven: Enhanced Edition is an open-world, isometric stealth and action role-playing game, in which you play as Teriel, a master thief sent on a mission that will shake the foundations of the Vetrall Empire. Includes the Drowned Past expansion.
Tasty Planet
Control a tiny ball of grey goo with the ability to eat anything smaller than itself. The more it eats, the bigger it gets! Soon you'll be able to eat the entire planet!
Our End of the World
Filled with puzzles, the story between she and me at the end of the world. English Subtitle Released on 2018/11/22!
Codename CURE
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.
GTTOD: Get To The Orange Door
RISE. FALL. REPEAT. Ascend to the level of the Gods as you battle your way out of a shattered and chaotic dimension in this fast paced parkour FPS rogue-like.
ELEX
ELEX is a handcrafted action role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic series, set in a brand new post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe that puts players into a huge seamless game world full of original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action.
Fight'N Rage
Fight’N Rage is a brand new old-school side-scroller beat’em up. Inspired by the classics from the “golden age”, and with an art style that mimics the aesthetic from the 90's arcade gems, this game pays homage to all classic gameplay features that makes this genre one of the best from its time!
Eternity Warriors VR
Packed with classical action game essences, high-definition visual, and real-time multiplayer features.
ICY: Frostbite Edition
ICY: Frostbite Edition is a narrative-driven post-apocalyptic survival RPG set in a new Ice Age. Create your character, lead your family, make difficult choices, and try to survive in a frozen world.
War Robots VR: The Skirmish
War Robots VR: The Skirmish is a short, but highly immersive teaser-shooter for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive set in the universe of the War Robots franchise.Most played post-apocalyptic games on Steam
Take a look at the top post-apocalyptic games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Fallout 4
Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Fallout 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, welcome you to the world of Fallout 4 – their most ambitious game ever, and the next generation of open-world gaming. Fallout 4 is a open world, post-apocalyptic and singleplayer game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on November 09th 2015 has received 390,364 reviews of which 324,290 were positive and 66,074 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played post-apocalyptic game, thanks to its 11,693 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.2
324,290
66,074
11,693
players
2. The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered
Experience the winner of over 300 Game of the Year awards, now on PC. Discover Ellie and Abby’s story with graphical enhancements, gameplay modes like the roguelike survival experience No Return, and more. The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered is a story rich, post-apocalyptic and third-person shooter game developed by Naughty Dog LLC, Nixxes Software and Iron Galaxy Studios and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC. Released on April 03rd 2025 has received 17,562 reviews of which 15,749 were positive and 1,813 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 8,659 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among post-apocalyptic games based on player count.
8.8
15,749
1,813
8,659
players
3. Fallout 76
Bethesda Game Studios welcome you to Fallout 76. Twenty-five years after the bombs fall, you and your fellow Vault Dwellers emerge into post-nuclear America. Explore a vast wasteland in this open-world multiplayer addition to the Fallout story. Fallout 76 is a open world, multiplayer and post-apocalyptic game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on April 14th 2020 has received 121,851 reviews of which 88,873 were positive and 32,978 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. While seeing 7,462 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among post-apocalyptic games based on player count.
7.2
88,873
32,978
7,462
players
4. Fallout: New Vegas
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay! Fallout: New Vegas is a open world, rpg and post-apocalyptic game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on October 21st 2010 has received 226,078 reviews of which 217,239 were positive and 8,839 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 4,253 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played post-apocalyptic games.
9.5
217,239
8,839
4,253
players
5. XCOM® 2
XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity. XCOM® 2 is a isometric, post-apocalyptic and turn-based combat game developed by Firaxis Games and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and 2K. Released on February 04th 2016 has received 101,020 reviews of which 85,555 were positive and 15,465 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 2,906 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played post-apocalyptic games.
8.4
85,555
15,465
2,906
players
6. The Last of Us™ Part I
Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™. The Last of Us™ Part I is a story rich, post-apocalyptic and shooter game developed by Naughty Dog LLC and Iron Galaxy Studios and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC. Released on March 28th 2023 has received 75,180 reviews of which 59,114 were positive and 16,066 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 2,898 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played post-apocalyptic games.
7.8
59,114
16,066
2,898
players
7. Days Gone
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. Days Gone is a open world, zombies and survival game developed by Bend Studio and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC. Released on May 17th 2021 has received 101,151 reviews of which 93,964 were positive and 7,187 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 2,520 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played post-apocalyptic games.
9.2
93,964
7,187
2,520
players
8. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Discover the vast Chornobyl Exclusion Zone full of dangerous enemies, deadly anomalies and powerful artifacts. Unveil your own epic story as you make your way to the Heart of Chornobyl. Make your choices wisely, as they will determine your fate in the end. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a open world, fps and post-apocalyptic game developed by GSC Game World and published by GSC Game World (worldwide), SEGA (Japan) and 4divinity (China and South East Asia). Released on November 20th 2024 has received 111,487 reviews of which 90,084 were positive and 21,403 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 2,327 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played post-apocalyptic games.
8.0
90,084
21,403
2,327
players
9. Metro 2033 Redux
In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the Earth's surface into a poisonous wasteland. A handful of survivors took refuge in the depths of the Moscow underground, and human civilization entered a new Dark Age. The year is 2033. Metro 2033 Redux is a post-apocalyptic, fps and atmospheric game developed by 4A Games and published by Deep Silver. Released on August 27th 2014 has received 103,741 reviews of which 94,593 were positive and 9,148 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 1,780 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played post-apocalyptic games.
9.0
94,593
9,148
1,780
players
10. Deadside
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! Deadside is a survival, fps and open world survival craft game developed by Bad Pixel and published by Bad Pixel and tinyBuild. Released on December 05th 2024 has received 38,199 reviews of which 29,249 were positive and 8,950 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 1,232 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played post-apocalyptic games.
7.6
29,249
8,950
1,232
players
Best deals on post-apocalyptic games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of post-apocalyptic games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted post-apocalyptic games.
1. RAD
RAD is a 3D action rogue-like set in a post-post-apocalyptic world, where humanity has faced armageddon not once, but twice. RAD is a action, rogue-lite and post-apocalyptic game developed by Double Fine Productions and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.. Released on August 19th 2019 has received 935 reviews of which 693 were positive and 242 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for post-apocalyptic category.
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693
242
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
2. Metro 2033 Redux
In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the Earth's surface into a poisonous wasteland. A handful of survivors took refuge in the depths of the Moscow underground, and human civilization entered a new Dark Age. The year is 2033. Metro 2033 Redux is a post-apocalyptic, fps and atmospheric game developed by 4A Games and published by Deep Silver. Released on August 27th 2014 has received 103,741 reviews of which 94,593 were positive and 9,148 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in post-apocalyptic games.
9.0
94,593
9,148
-92%
18.75€
1.50€
3. Frostpunk
Frostpunk is the first society survival game. As the ruler of the last city on Earth, it is your duty to manage both its citizens and infrastructure. What decisions will you make to ensure your society's survival? What will you do when pushed to breaking point? Who will you become in the process? Frostpunk is a city builder, survival and resource management game developed and published by 11 bit studios. Released on April 24th 2018 has received 122,181 reviews of which 113,027 were positive and 9,154 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 91% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in post-apocalyptic games.
9.1
113,027
9,154
-91%
30.00€
2.70€
4. Surviving the Aftermath
Survive and thrive in a post-apocalyptic future — resources are scarce, but opportunity calls! Build the ultimate disaster proof colony, protect your colonists, and restore civilization to a devastated world. Surviving the Aftermath is a strategy, simulation and city builder game developed by Iceflake Studios and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on November 16th 2021 has received 4,332 reviews of which 3,062 were positive and 1,270 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for post-apocalyptic games.
6.9
3,062
1,270
-91%
30.78€
2.77€
5. SKYHILL
World War III is over, the world's infested with mutants and your supplies are running out. Fight your way down this damned hotel, from your penthouse on top to the first floor. Craft weapons, search for food and reach the exit. Otherwise you'll be torn apart, starve to death or maybe both... SKYHILL is a survival, action roguelike and adventure game developed by Mandragora and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on October 06th 2015 has received 5,136 reviews of which 4,003 were positive and 1,133 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for post-apocalyptic games.
7.6
4,003
1,133
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
6. Metro: Last Light Redux
It is the year 2034. Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside – and within. Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface, and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above. Metro: Last Light Redux is a post-apocalyptic, fps and atmospheric game developed by 4A Games and published by Deep Silver. Released on August 27th 2014 has received 69,394 reviews of which 62,870 were positive and 6,524 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for post-apocalyptic games.
8.9
62,870
6,524
-89%
20.55€
2.26€
7. Endzone - A World Apart
Endzone is a post-apocalyptic survival city builder, where you start a new civilization with a group of people after an ecological disaster. Build them a new home and ensure their survival in a shattered world, threatened by constant radiation, toxic rain, sandstorms and droughts. Endzone - A World Apart is a city builder, survival and strategy game developed by Gentlymad Studios and published by Assemble Entertainment and WhisperGames. Released on March 18th 2021 has received 9,402 reviews of which 7,241 were positive and 2,161 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for post-apocalyptic games.
7.5
7,241
2,161
-89%
28.91€
3.18€
8. Undungeon
Undungeon is a gorgeous Action/RPG driven by intense real-time combat and an immensely rich science fiction story. Travel between dimensions and change the world around you in an attempt to reconstruct the shattered Multiverse. Undungeon is a action rpg, atmospheric and pixel graphics game developed by Laughing Machines and published by tinyBuild. Released on November 18th 2021 has received 367 reviews of which 238 were positive and 129 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for post-apocalyptic games.
6.2
238
129
-89%
18.82€
2.07€
9. Sheltered
Sheltered is a deep and emotional survival management game. You take on the role of protecting four family members who, after a global apocalypse, have found their way to a deserted shelter. Sheltered is a survival, base-building and post-apocalyptic game developed by Unicube and Team 17 Digital Ltd and published by Team17 Digital Ltd. Released on March 15th 2016 has received 6,081 reviews of which 4,962 were positive and 1,119 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for post-apocalyptic games.
7.9
4,962
1,119
-88%
12.75€
1.53€
10. The Final Station
Travel by train through a dying world. Look after your passengers, keep your train operational, and make sure you can always reach the next station. Make your way through swarms of infected at each station. Explore mysterious and abandoned stations looking for supplies and survivors. The Final Station is a pixel graphics, post-apocalyptic and survival game developed by DO MY BEST and published by tinyBuild. Released on August 30th 2016 has received 8,775 reviews of which 7,651 were positive and 1,124 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for post-apocalyptic games.
8.5
7,651
1,124
-87%
14.46€
1.88€
Free post-apocalyptic games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play post-apocalyptic games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play post-apocalyptic games.
1. Fallout Shelter
Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland. Fallout Shelter is a free to play, base-building and survival game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on March 29th 2017 has received 73,924 reviews of which 65,394 were positive and 8,530 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 949 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free post-apocalyptic games on Steam.
8.7
65,394
8,530
949
players
2. Will To Live Online
Will To Live is a MMORPG-shooter whose action takes place in a severe post-apocalyptic world. Explore the world, engage in fights with mutants and other survivors, join the clans in the struggle for existence and prove your right to Live. Will To Live Online is a survival, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by AlphaSoft LLC. Released on April 05th 2018 has received 17,505 reviews of which 12,228 were positive and 5,277 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 307, this post-apocalyptic game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free post-apocalyptic games on Steam.
6.9
12,228
5,277
307
players
3. The Walking Dead: No Man's Land
Step into the dangerous world of The Walking Dead: No Man's Land. Lead survivors in turn-based strategy battles, manage resources, and make tough choices to ensure their survival. Fight walkers, build your base, and face endless dangers. The Walking Dead: No Man's Land is a free to play, turn-based combat and zombies game developed and published by Deca Games. Released on July 30th 2024 has received 509 reviews of which 389 were positive and 120 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free post-apocalyptic games on Steam.
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389
120
95
players
4. Idle Atomic
Idle Atomic is an Incremental Idle RPG in a post-apocalyptic world. Level up skills, refine your salvaged materials and hunt mutant creatures to survive! Idle Atomic is a post-apocalyptic, idler and simulation game developed by Checkbox Entertainment and published by Iron Horse Games. Released on July 15th 2021 has received 435 reviews of which 271 were positive and 164 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free post-apocalyptic games on Steam.
6.0
271
164
13
players
5. Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game
The critically acclaimed digital card game. Outplay your opponent with simultaneous turns and unique combat zone movement. Use all 1000+ cards in online PvP with zero payment or grinding. Build a deck helmed by 3 commanders across 8 factions, combining the unique strengths of each. Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game is a turn-based tactics, pvp and post-apocalyptic game developed and published by Lightmare Studios. Released on September 05th 2014 has received 3,464 reviews of which 2,677 were positive and 787 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free post-apocalyptic games on Steam.
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2,677
787
3
players
6. Milthm
Rhythm in rains. Realization in dreams. "All the words, belong to a melody of rain. Resonating within ripples, dreams of human remain. Wading through unknown dreams, our understanding shall be gained..." Milthm is a rhythm, casual and anime game developed and published by 森零工作室. Released on November 16th 2023 has received 375 reviews of which 356 were positive and 19 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free post-apocalyptic games on Steam.
8.7
356
19
1
players
7. The Savior From Above
A sidescrolling 3D adventure shortgame that combines multiple genres and features various action and puzzle sequences. Its artistic approach is supported by powerful visuals, intense atmosphere and a unique game narrative on the boundaries of science-fiction and fantasy. The Savior From Above is a atmospheric, side scroller and post-apocalyptic game developed and published by kóborfotonok. Released on December 06th 2021 has received 353 reviews of which 335 were positive and 18 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free post-apocalyptic games on Steam.
8.7
335
18
1
players
8. The Bottom of the Well
Play as Alice who has just had an unsettingly life-like dream about the end of the world, and is retelling it to her friend. A single play-through might take as little as 20 minutes, but experiencing all the possible paths Alice can take through the ruins of her city will take you many hours. The Bottom of the Well is a free to play, visual novel and choose your own adventure game developed and published by Red Nettle Studio. Released on March 03rd 2016 has received 573 reviews of which 486 were positive and 87 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free post-apocalyptic games on Steam.
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486
87
1
players
9. Blind Fate: Edo no Yami — Dojo
Dive into a world that mixes Sci-Fi and ancient tradition. Slash through robots with a trusty katana, use hi-tech implants to navigate the surroundings, dodge enemy attacks, and land devastating finishers. Reclaim the past following the way of the Japanese samurai in the fantastic period of New Edo. Blind Fate: Edo no Yami — Dojo is a post-apocalyptic, side scroller and sci-fi game developed by Troglobytes Games and published by 101XP. Released on December 16th 2021 has received 511 reviews of which 445 were positive and 66 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free post-apocalyptic games on Steam.
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66