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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ATOM RPG: Post-apocalyptic indie game
ATOM RPG is a post-apocalyptic indie game, inspired by classic CRPGs: Fallout, Wasteland, Deus Ex, Baldur's Gate and many others.
Miscreated
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.
DayZ
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.
Kenshi
A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors.
Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden
A tactical game combining the turn-based combat of XCOM with story, exploration, stealth, and strategy. Take control of a team of Mutants navigating a post-human Earth. Created by a team including former HITMAN leads and the designer of PAYDAY.
Darksiders III
Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.
Sunset Overdrive
Sunset Overdrive transforms an open-world apocalypse into your tactical playground. Zip, grind and wall-run across Sunset City with an unconventional arsenal. Hyper-agility, unique weapons, and customizable abilities deliver an explosive and irreverent adventure in the end times.
Despotism 3k
Humanity is enslaved by an AI… which is awesome, because we’re on the right side of the conflict. Exploit puny humans to extract power and build your own empire!
Tasty Planet Forever
Bigger. Better. Tastier.
ReCore: Definitive Edition
From creator Keiji Inafune and the makers of Metroid Prime comes the ReCore: Definitive Edition, an action-adventure crafted for a new generation. As one of the last humans, forge friendships with robotic companions and lead them on an epic adventure through a dynamic world.
Dustwind
ARE YOU READY FOR CLASSIC REALTIME TACTICS? Be the nameless heroine in the wastelands of DUSTWIND's story campaign or find with two friends a new home or fight against and with human players in the elaborate Multiplayer mode or design your very own story campaigns and maps in the mighty map editor!
The Walking Dead: The Final Season
A secluded school might finally be Clementine’s chance for a home, but protecting it will mean sacrifice.
Scheming Through The Zombie Apocalypse: The Beginning
Join Hank and Larry, two small defenseless animals, as they manipulate their way through the zombie apocalypse. Meet various characters and get them to scavenge for you while guiding them to "safety." Make life-or-death decisions, bargain, manage inventory, trade, and gamble.
Bunker Punks
Bunker Punks is a fast paced rogue-light FPS set in a dystopian future. Run a group of revolutionaries and raid corporate strongholds for supplies, weapons and armor. Customize your bunker, train your gang and tear down the corporate government.
Next Day: Survival
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.
FAR: Lone Sails
Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?
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.
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 June 16th 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 392,287 reviews of which 326,054 were positive and 66,233 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 13,568 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.2
326,054
66,233
13,568
players
2. 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 122,549 reviews of which 89,334 were positive and 33,215 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. While seeing 8,848 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among post-apocalyptic games based on player count.
7.2
89,334
33,215
8,848
players
3. 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 24,774 reviews of which 22,421 were positive and 2,353 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 4,505 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among post-apocalyptic games based on player count.
8.9
22,421
2,353
4,505
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 227,700 reviews of which 218,763 were positive and 8,937 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 4,399 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played post-apocalyptic games.
9.5
218,763
8,937
4,399
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, turn-based combat and post-apocalyptic 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 101,701 reviews of which 86,187 were positive and 15,514 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 3,374 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played post-apocalyptic games.
8.4
86,187
15,514
3,374
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 zombies game developed by Naughty Dog LLC and Iron Galaxy Studios and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC. Released on March 28th 2023 has received 79,855 reviews of which 63,713 were positive and 16,142 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 3,331 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played post-apocalyptic games.
7.9
63,713
16,142
3,331
players
7. 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 113,346 reviews of which 91,274 were positive and 22,072 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 2,727 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played post-apocalyptic games.
8.0
91,274
22,072
2,727
players
8. 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 103,143 reviews of which 95,697 were positive and 7,446 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 1,966 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played post-apocalyptic games.
9.2
95,697
7,446
1,966
players
9. 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 123,546 reviews of which 114,315 were positive and 9,231 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 1,394 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played post-apocalyptic games.
9.1
114,315
9,231
1,394
players
10. SurrounDead
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. SurrounDead is a zombies, survival and open world game developed by Zurvivor and published by PlaySurrounDead. Released on June 24th 2022 has received 8,200 reviews of which 7,347 were positive and 853 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 1,312 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played post-apocalyptic games.
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7,347
853
1,312
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 June 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted post-apocalyptic games.
1. Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG
A tactical sci-fi RPG set in an alternative 1970's, where an enormous and inexplicable artifact –the Dome– is discovered in a remote desert. Fight enemies, explore the anomalous wasteland, level up your character, join one of the forces in the ruined world. Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG is a crpg, turn-based combat and strategy game developed by Dark Crystal Games and published by Prime Matter. Released on September 07th 2021 has received 4,542 reviews of which 3,519 were positive and 1,023 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for post-apocalyptic category.
7.5
3,519
1,023
-99%
29.99€
0.55€
2. Dome Keeper
Defend against waves of alien attackers in this innovative roguelike survival miner. Dig for resources and choose from powerful upgrade paths. Is there enough time to mine a little deeper and get back to defend before the monsters attack your dome? Dome Keeper is a singleplayer, post-apocalyptic and rogue-like game developed by Bippinbits and published by Raw Fury. Released on September 27th 2022 has received 16,212 reviews of which 14,952 were positive and 1,260 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in post-apocalyptic games.
9.0
14,952
1,260
-98%
17.99€
0.44€
3. Nowhere Prophet
Prepare your decks and go on a pilgrimage through the wasteland! Nowhere Prophet is a unique single-player card game. Travel across randomly generated maps and lead your followers in deep tactical combat. Discover new cards and build your deck as you explore this strange, broken world. Nowhere Prophet is a rogue-like, deckbuilding and card game game developed by Sharkbomb Studios and published by No More Robots. Released on July 19th 2019 has received 1,120 reviews of which 803 were positive and 317 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in post-apocalyptic games.
6.9
803
317
-98%
20.99€
0.52€
4. 1000xRESIST
1000xRESIST is a thrilling sci-fi adventure. The year is unknown, and a disease spread by an alien invasion keeps you underground. You are Watcher. You dutifully fulfil your purpose in serving the ALLMOTHER, until the day you discover a shocking secret that changes everything. 1000xRESIST is a female protagonist, thriller and futuristic game developed by sunset visitor 斜陽過客 and published by Fellow Traveller. Released on May 09th 2024 has received 4,280 reviews of which 4,109 were positive and 171 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for post-apocalyptic games.
9.2
4,109
171
-97%
19.50€
0.60€
5. 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 123,546 reviews of which 114,315 were positive and 9,231 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for post-apocalyptic games.
9.1
114,315
9,231
-97%
29.99€
0.92€
6. 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 110,967 reviews of which 101,543 were positive and 9,424 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for post-apocalyptic games.
9.0
101,543
9,424
-97%
19.99€
0.62€
7. Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead
Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead combines the legendary and challenging puzzle gameplay of Bridge Constructor™ with the post-apocalyptic zombie universe of AMC’s The Walking Dead. Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead is a simulation, zombies and post-apocalyptic game developed by ClockStone and published by Headup. Released on November 19th 2020 has received 300 reviews of which 223 were positive and 77 were negative resulting in a rating of 7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for post-apocalyptic games.
7
223
77
-97%
9.99€
0.37€
8. 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 4,363 reviews of which 3,084 were positive and 1,279 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for post-apocalyptic games.
6.9
3,084
1,279
-97%
29.99€
0.90€
9. FAR: Lone Sails
Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find? FAR: Lone Sails is a atmospheric, adventure and post-apocalyptic game developed by Okomotive and published by Assemble Entertainment. Released on May 17th 2018 has received 22,315 reviews of which 21,211 were positive and 1,104 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for post-apocalyptic games.
9.3
21,211
1,104
-96%
14.99€
0.70€
10. Mad Max
Play as Mad Max, a reluctant hero and survivor who wants nothing more than to leave the madness behind and find solace. Mad Max is a open world, vehicular combat and post-apocalyptic game developed by Avalanche Studios and published by Warner Bros. Games and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released on September 01st 2015 has received 82,660 reviews of which 76,230 were positive and 6,430 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for post-apocalyptic games.
9.1
76,230
6,430
-96%
19.99€
0.99€
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 June 16th 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 74,448 reviews of which 65,847 were positive and 8,601 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 983 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
65,847
8,601
983
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 17,577 reviews of which 12,263 were positive and 5,314 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 388, this post-apocalyptic game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free post-apocalyptic games on Steam.
6.9
12,263
5,314
388
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 zombies, turn-based strategy and tactical rpg game developed and published by Deca Games. Released on July 30th 2024 has received 574 reviews of which 438 were positive and 136 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 108, this post-apocalyptic game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free post-apocalyptic games on Steam.
7.2
438
136
108
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 439 reviews of which 273 were positive and 166 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
273
166
11
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 3,467 reviews of which 2,675 were positive and 792 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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2,675
792
3
players
6. 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 #6 spot among the most played free post-apocalyptic games on Steam.
8.0
486
87
1
players
7. 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 391 reviews of which 371 were positive and 20 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.
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20
8. 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 356 reviews of which 337 were positive and 19 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free post-apocalyptic games on Steam.
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19
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.
8.1
445
66