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Best Free to Play 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 September 23rd 2026. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play post-apocalyptic games on Steam.

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1. STALZONE

STALZONE is the PvPvE extraction shooter where you don't have to start over — and the only one with persistent world worth belonging to. You are invited to explore the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone twisted by anomalies and divided between rival factions whose territories shape the danger around you STALZONE is a extraction shooter, online co-op and open world game. Released on December 09th 2022 has received 108,945 reviews of which 78,605 were positive and 30,340 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played post-apocalyptic game, thanks to its 5,531 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.2
78,605
30,340

5,531
players

2. 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 base-building, survival and post-apocalyptic game. 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. While seeing 1,252 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among post-apocalyptic games based on player count.
8.7
65,847
8,601

1,252
players

3. 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, multiplayer and open world game. 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. While seeing 236 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among post-apocalyptic games based on player count.
6.9
12,263
5,314

236
players

4. 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. Released on July 30th 2024 has received 1,076 reviews of which 804 were positive and 272 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played post-apocalyptic games.
7.2
804
272

69
players

5. Codename CURE II

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. Codename CURE II is a survival horror, co-op and zombies game. Released on July 24th 2026 has received 1,290 reviews of which 1,003 were positive and 287 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played post-apocalyptic games.
7.5
1,003
287

51
players

6. FoE Remains

Remains is a hardcore mix of platformer, 2D-shooter and roguelike with RPG elements. Travel around a post-apocalyptic world and explore its various corners, communicate with locals and help them, level up and fight enemies using a vast arsenal of weapons and magic. FoE Remains is a post-apocalyptic, 2d platformer and exploration game. Released on August 29th 2025 has received 713 reviews of which 687 were positive and 26 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played post-apocalyptic games.
9.0
687
26

8
players

7. Frostrain

Be the last train conductor roaming the postapocalyptic frozen world! Expand, strengthen, and build synergies on your train. The promised land beyond the toxic zone awaits you and your passengers. Frostrain is a roguelike deckbuilder, strategy and trains game. Released on January 10th 2024 has received 2,778 reviews of which 2,567 were positive and 211 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played post-apocalyptic games.
8.9
2,567
211

8
players

8. 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. 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 #8 spot among the most played post-apocalyptic games.
8.1
445
66

2
players

9. Colony Simulator

Can your Colony survive 10 days or more in the desert? Find food, build your colony, recruit new workers, feed your population, craft tools and equipment, cook food and research technologies! Colony Simulator is a simulation, city builder and colony sim game. Released on February 08th 2022 has received 420 reviews of which 278 were positive and 142 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played post-apocalyptic games.
6.4
278
142

1
players

10. 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. Released on November 16th 2023 has received 536 reviews of which 503 were positive and 33 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played post-apocalyptic games.
8.7
503
33