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 September 15th 2025. Want to explore even more post-apocalyptic titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best post-apocalyptic games.
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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 game developed and published by . 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 15,504 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.2
326,054
66,233
15,504
players
2. Once Human
Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world. Once Human is a game developed and published by . Released on July 09th 2024 has received 146,860 reviews of which 111,150 were positive and 35,710 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. While seeing 14,913 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among post-apocalyptic games based on player count.
7.5
111,150
35,710
14,913
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 game developed and published by . 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 9,412 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
89,334
33,215
9,412
players
4. Fallout: New Vegas
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay! Fallout: New Vegas is a game developed and published by . 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 6,225 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
6,225
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 game developed and published by . 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 3,320 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
3,320
players
6. 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 game developed and published by . 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 3,159 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played post-apocalyptic games.
8.7
7,347
853
3,159
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 game developed and published by . 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 2,345 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
2,345
players
8. 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 game developed and published by . 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. With 2,335 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played post-apocalyptic games.
8.9
22,421
2,353
2,335
players
9. 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 game developed and published by . 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 1,377 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played post-apocalyptic games.
7.9
63,713
16,142
1,377
players
10. 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 game developed and published by . 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 1,249 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played post-apocalyptic games.
9.2
95,697
7,446
1,249
players
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