Best Zombies 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 zombies games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free zombies games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Zombie Rollerz: Pinball Heroes
Zombie Rollerz is the ultimate mashup of classic pinball, zombie defense and rogue-like! Shoot, slam and smash your way through hordes of zombies and epic boss fights. Select your hero, it’s time to become a pinball wizard!
Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition
Humanity is fighting a losing battle against the virus. Experience a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by hordes of zombies, where your parkour and combat skills are key to survival. Traverse the City freely during the day, but watch the monsters take over during the night.
Zombie Carnage 2
Zombie Carnage 2 is a 32 player first person shooter where you will play both as a human and zombie. By killing zombies and infecting humans you will permanently level up, unlock weapons, attachments, zombie classes and more.
Heaven Dust 2
Deep inside a research base, waking up from a cryogenic pod, you find yourself trapped in a living hell, surrounded by zombies. Heaven Dust 2 is a love letter to classic survival horror games featuring exploration, action, puzzles, and resource management.
After the Fall®
From the team that brought you Arizona Sunshine® comes an epic VR action FPS with intense co-op gameplay at its core. Team up with friends and take on a hostile VR world filled with ferocious undead--mutated and twisted by the relentless cold.
GTFO
GTFO is a hardcore cooperative horror shooter that throws you from gripping suspense to explosive action in a heartbeat. Stealth, strategy, and teamwork are necessary to survive in your deadly, underground prison. Work together or die together.
SiNiSistar Lite Version
A simple 2D action game centered on themes of masochistic tendencies, yearning for death, as well as despair at being attacked by terrifying beings.
The Last Stand: Aftermath
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.
Candy Disaster - Tower Defense
Candy Disaster is 3D trap-style tower defense game where you guard candies against alien thieves! Unlock powerful and clever traps, choose your arsenal for different bases, and find the deadliest trap combination - then watch those space goons walk into their death!
I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1
A top down twin stick zombie slaying shooter that you are sure to play again and again!
Cover Fire: Offline Shooting Game
Best Offline Shooter and Sniper Game. Warning it's addictive
M.A.R.S.
MARS is a Free-To-Play Third Person Shooter set in an evolving sci-fi world. From the hilarious Headhunter mode, to Huge Mecha vs Mecha battles, to fully customizable loadouts; whether Co-op or PvP, M.A.R.S. has something for everyone. Kill, Die, Repeat.
Dead Estate
Cornered with nowhere else to turn, can you escape the monster-filled mansion? Dead Estate is a gory, fast-paced, challenging roguelike shooter with a heavy emphasis on horror.
Back 4 Blood
Back 4 Blood is a thrilling cooperative first-person shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise. Experience the intense 4 player co-op narrative campaign, competitive multiplayer as human or Ridden, and frenetic gameplay that keeps you in the action.
Them and Us
Them and Us is a classic, survival horror game with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Discover the truth of Alicia’s past as she descends further into her strange, unending nightmare.
World War Z
World War Z is a heart-pounding coop third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring massive swarms of hundreds of zombies, focused on fast-paced, gruesomely spectacular action.
Flynn: Son of Crimson
Our valiant hero Flynn possesses the ability to influence a mysterious energy and modify his style of combat, transforming him into a force to be reckoned with. Inspired by the golden age of the SNES, Flynn: Son of Crimson is the 2D action adventure that’ll take you right back to the 90s!
死寂（Deathly Stillness）
This is a boring zombie game with no plot, not an officially released game, please don't have high expectations.
Seed of the Dead: Sweet Home
Slaughter the ghouls to save the girls! Build up your love nest and woo four heroines as you fight to survive a ruined zombie hellscape! A one-of-a-kind Post apocalyptic FPS dating sim game filled with intense zombie killing action and lusty romance!
蛊婆 Lady in Tomb
Gu Lady is a cartoon style third person action game. In the game, you'll have an adventure of nightmares and there are also puzzles for you to solve. You'll act Gu JiuXun, a Miao girl, to explore the grave filled with monsters,puzzles and traps,to save her younger sister！
The Last Stand Legacy Collection
Survive the zombie apocalypse and make humanity's last stand in this three-game legacy bundle, revamped for modern hardware. Explore, build, and survive for as long as you can in The Last Stand, The Last Stand 2, and The Last Stand: Union City.Most played zombies games on Steam
Take a look at the top zombies games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. 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. DayZ is a survival, open world and online co-op game developed and published by Bohemia Interactive. Released on December 13th 2018 has received 426,541 reviews of which 326,984 were positive and 99,557 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played zombies game, thanks to its 31,544 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.6
326,984
99,557
31,544
players
2. 7 Days to Die
7 Days to Die is an open-world game that is a unique combination of first-person shooter, survival horror, tower defense, and role-playing games. Play the definitive zombie survival sandbox RPG that came first. Navezgane awaits! 7 Days to Die is a survival, zombies and multiplayer game developed by The Fun Pimps and published by The Fun Pimps Entertainment LLC. Released on July 25th 2024 has received 367,522 reviews of which 325,645 were positive and 41,877 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 18,083 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among zombies games based on player count.
8.8
325,645
41,877
18,083
players
3. Left 4 Dead 2
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2) is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Left 4 Dead, the #1 co-op game of 2008. This co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns. Left 4 Dead 2 is a zombies, co-op and fps game developed and published by Valve. Released on November 16th 2009 has received 955,598 reviews of which 932,058 were positive and 23,540 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. While seeing 17,964 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among zombies games based on player count.
9.7
932,058
23,540
17,964
players
4. Project Zomboid
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.. Project Zomboid is a survival, zombies and open world game developed and published by The Indie Stone. Released on November 08th 2013 has received 369,979 reviews of which 348,457 were positive and 21,522 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 16,414 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played zombies games.
9.3
348,457
21,522
16,414
players
5. SCUM
Traverse punishing environments, looting, crafting and evading the constant threats to your life. The unprecedented levels of character customization and progression are your ultimate tools for survival. SCUM is a survival, open world survival craft and multiplayer game developed by Gamepires and published by Jagex Ltd. Released on August 29th 2018 has received 111,283 reviews of which 83,014 were positive and 28,269 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 9,336 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played zombies games.
7.4
83,014
28,269
9,336
players
6. Unturned
You're a survivor in the zombie infested ruins of society, and must work with your friends and forge alliances to remain among the living. Unturned is a free to play, survival and zombies game developed and published by Smartly Dressed Games. Released on July 07th 2017 has received 554,408 reviews of which 505,746 were positive and 48,662 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 8,988 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played zombies games.
9.1
505,746
48,662
8,988
players
7. Dying Light
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected. Dying Light is a zombies, survival horror and horror game developed and published by Techland. Released on January 27th 2025 has received 454,205 reviews of which 432,444 were positive and 21,761 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 3,537 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played zombies games.
9.4
432,444
21,761
3,537
players
8. Call of Duty®: Black Ops III
Call of Duty®: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles Edition includes the full base game plus the Zombies Chronicles content expansion. Call of Duty®: Black Ops III is a multiplayer, zombies and fps game developed by Treyarch and Aspyr (Mac) and published by Aspyr (Mac) and Activision. Released on November 05th 2015 has received 213,641 reviews of which 180,012 were positive and 33,629 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 3,522 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played zombies games.
8.3
180,012
33,629
3,522
players
9. Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition
Humanity is fighting a losing battle against the virus. Experience a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by hordes of zombies, where your parkour and combat skills are key to survival. Traverse the City freely during the day, but watch the monsters take over during the night. Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition is a open world, co-op and zombies game developed and published by Techland. Released on February 03rd 2022 has received 192,428 reviews of which 152,366 were positive and 40,062 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 3,189 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played zombies games.
7.8
152,366
40,062
3,189
players
10. 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 #10 spot among the most played zombies games.
7.8
59,114
16,066
2,898
players
Best deals on zombies games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of zombies 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 zombies games.
1. Dead Age
Survive the zombie apocalypse with a “Final Fantasy” turn-based combat and permanent death! Manage survivors, craft materials, and make difficult decisions. Defend your camp against hordes of the undead to prevail in this non-linear rogue-lite (comparable to FTL). Innovative Indie Survival-RPG! Dead Age is a rpg, zombies and strategy game developed by Silent Dreams and published by Headup. Released on November 04th 2016 has received 5,464 reviews of which 4,461 were positive and 1,003 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 93% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for zombies category.
7.9
4,461
1,003
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
2. Killing Floor 2
In KILLING FLOOR 2, players descend into continental Europe after it has been overrun by horrific, murderous clones called Zeds that were created by rogue elements of the Horzine Corporation. 6-player Co-Op & 12-player VS Zed-slaughtering mayhem. Killing Floor 2 is a zombies, multiplayer and online co-op game developed and published by Tripwire Interactive. Released on November 18th 2016 has received 126,532 reviews of which 111,048 were positive and 15,484 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in zombies games.
8.7
111,048
15,484
-92%
29.13€
2.33€
3. Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse
Be the Zombie. Kick A** and Take Brains. Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse is a zombies, funny and villain protagonist game developed and published by Aspyr. Released on March 16th 2021 has received 2,262 reviews of which 1,966 were positive and 296 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in zombies games.
8.3
1,966
296
-92%
19.25€
1.54€
4. Strange Brigade
Embark on an exotic journey into danger in this rip-roaring 1930s third person adventure for 1-4 players! Encounter pulse-pounding action, treacherous traps and tales of derring-do! Strange Brigade is a action, adventure and co-op game developed and published by Rebellion. Released on August 27th 2018 has received 10,667 reviews of which 8,990 were positive and 1,677 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for zombies games.
8.2
8,990
1,677
-92%
49.13€
3.93€
5. Back 4 Blood
Back 4 Blood is a thrilling cooperative first-person shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise. Experience the intense 4 player co-op narrative campaign, competitive multiplayer as human or Ridden, and frenetic gameplay that keeps you in the action. Back 4 Blood is a zombies, online co-op and multiplayer game developed by Turtle Rock Studios and published by Warner Bros. Games. Released on October 12th 2021 has received 67,866 reviews of which 46,414 were positive and 21,452 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for zombies games.
6.8
46,414
21,452
-92%
62.25€
4.98€
6. Zombie Army Trilogy
The cult horror shooter series comes to an apocalyptic conclusion with an epic new third chapter, a heart-pumping new horde mode, and remastered editions of the best-selling Nazi Zombie Army 1 & 2. Zombie Army Trilogy is a zombies, action and co-op game developed and published by Rebellion. Released on March 06th 2015 has received 17,539 reviews of which 15,182 were positive and 2,357 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for zombies games.
8.5
15,182
2,357
-91%
40.67€
3.66€
7. Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition
Welcome to the zombie apocalypse experience of a lifetime – more beautiful than ever. Caught in an epic zombie outbreak on the tropical island of Banoi, your only thought is: Survive! Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition is a zombies, co-op and multiplayer game developed by Techland and published by Deep Silver. Released on May 31st 2016 has received 11,530 reviews of which 8,230 were positive and 3,300 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for zombies games.
7.0
8,230
3,300
-90%
20.60€
2.06€
8. DESOLATE
DESOLATE is a first person horror survival experience. Form a research team with up to 4 players and explore an open world filled with mysteries and unsolved questions, or do it all on your own. DESOLATE is a survival, open world and horror game developed by Nearga and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on January 17th 2019 has received 7,862 reviews of which 5,251 were positive and 2,611 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for zombies games.
6.6
5,251
2,611
-90%
15.10€
1.51€
9. Escape Dead Island
Escape Dead Island is a Survival-Mystery adventure that lets players delve into the Dead Island universe and unravel the origins of the zombie outbreak. Escape Dead Island is a zombies, adventure and gore game developed by Fatshark and published by Deep Silver. Released on November 20th 2014 has received 1,591 reviews of which 985 were positive and 606 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for zombies games.
6.1
985
606
-90%
14.70€
1.47€
10. Dead Island Definitive Edition
Welcome to the zombie apocalypse experience of a lifetime – and now more beautiful than ever. Caught in the midst of an epic zombie outbreak on the tropical island of Banoi, your only thought is: Survive! Dead Island Definitive Edition is a zombies, open world and co-op game developed by Techland and published by Deep Silver. Released on May 31st 2016 has received 25,273 reviews of which 20,741 were positive and 4,532 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for zombies games.
8.1
20,741
4,532
-89%
19.82€
2.18€
Free zombies games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play zombies 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 zombies games.
1. Unturned
You're a survivor in the zombie infested ruins of society, and must work with your friends and forge alliances to remain among the living. Unturned is a free to play, survival and zombies game developed and published by Smartly Dressed Games. Released on July 07th 2017 has received 554,408 reviews of which 505,746 were positive and 48,662 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 8,988 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free zombies games on Steam.
9.1
505,746
48,662
8,988
players
2. Dead Frontier 2
Survival horror MMO. As one of the few survivors of the outbreak, you must scratch a living out of the decaying ruins of society. Scavenge for supplies, improve your skills, and trade with other players. All the while, keeping your eyes peeled for the infected lurking around every corner. Dead Frontier 2 is a free to play, multiplayer and survival horror game developed and published by Creaky Corpse Ltd. Released on July 15th 2019 has received 26,594 reviews of which 18,718 were positive and 7,876 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 597, this zombies game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free zombies games on Steam.
6.9
18,718
7,876
597
players
3. No More Room in Hell
The chances of you surviving this all out war of society and the undead are slim to none. Already, there are millions of the walking dead shambling about, searching for food to eat. There's no known cure. One bite can possibly end it all for you. However, you aren't alone in this nightmare. No More Room in Hell is a free to play, zombies and multiplayer game developed by No More Room in Hell Team and published by Lever Games. Released on October 31st 2013 has received 74,001 reviews of which 66,520 were positive and 7,481 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 312, this zombies game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free zombies games on Steam.
8.9
66,520
7,481
312
players
4. Counter-Strike Nexon
Counter-Strike Nexon is a Free to Play MMOFPS offering competitive PvP and PvE action including content from the original Counter-Strike and all new game modes, map creation function, weapons, and hordes of Zombies! Counter-Strike Nexon is a free to play, fps and zombies game developed by Valve and NEXON and published by NEXON. Released on October 07th 2014 has received 42,618 reviews of which 28,330 were positive and 14,288 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 219 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free zombies games on Steam.
6.6
28,330
14,288
219
players
5. SAS: Zombie Assault 4
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. SAS: Zombie Assault 4 is a free to play, zombies and multiplayer game developed and published by Ninja Kiwi. Released on October 16th 2017 has received 9,030 reviews of which 7,787 were positive and 1,243 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 116 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free zombies games on Steam.
8.4
7,787
1,243
116
players
6. 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 #6 spot among the most played free zombies games on Steam.
7.2
389
120
95
players
7. Zumbi Blocks 2 Open Alpha
Loot. Kill. Survive. Can you escape ? (probably not) Zumbi Blocks 2 is the official sequel to the 2013 free browser zombie game. Stuck on an island, cut off from the rest of humanity, you wake up. The secret to breaking free from this place lies asleep, underground. From the soil, zumbies emerge. Zumbi Blocks 2 Open Alpha is a multiplayer, action and open world survival craft game developed and published by Adrian Kaminski. Released on April 15th 2023 has received 7,730 reviews of which 6,860 were positive and 870 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free zombies games on Steam.
8.6
6,860
870
74
players
8. Walking Zombie 2
Zombie singleplayer shooter in modern polygon graphics with rich RPG elements. Walking Zombie 2 is a fps, zombies and open world survival craft game developed and published by Alda Games. Released on October 11th 2019 has received 12,406 reviews of which 10,893 were positive and 1,513 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free zombies games on Steam.
8.6
10,893
1,513
69
players
9. Zombidle : REMONSTERED
Like the song says, good guys finish last, and in this case, they also finish homeless and on fire. Welcome to Zombidle, Berzerk Studio's newest idle game, or tap game; whatever, you do you, man. Zombidle : REMONSTERED is a free to play, clicker and casual game developed and published by Berzerk Studio. Released on May 30th 2017 has received 1,736 reviews of which 1,479 were positive and 257 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free zombies games on Steam.
8.2
1,479
257
66
players
10. Dead Maze
Dead Maze is a 2D MMO game set in a destroyed contemporary world, filled with zombies. Explore the world, scavenge and craft as many items as possible, to survive the hostile environment and upgrade your gear and camp as you go. Dead Maze is a free to play, survival and zombies game developed and published by Atelier 801. Released on February 13th 2018 has received 4,706 reviews of which 3,534 were positive and 1,172 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free zombies games on Steam.
7.3
3,534
1,172
66
players