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 October 29th 2025. Want to explore even more zombies titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best zombies games.

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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 game developed and published by . Released on December 13th 2018 has received 430,252 reviews of which 330,349 were positive and 99,903 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 32,441 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.6
330,349
99,903

32,441
players

2. 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 game developed and published by . Released on November 08th 2013 has received 377,063 reviews of which 355,171 were positive and 21,892 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 22,971 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among zombies games based on player count.
9.3
355,171
21,892

22,971
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 game developed and published by . Released on November 16th 2009 has received 963,983 reviews of which 940,221 were positive and 23,762 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. While seeing 20,793 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among zombies games based on player count.
9.7
940,221
23,762

20,793
players

4. 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 game developed and published by . Released on July 25th 2024 has received 370,046 reviews of which 327,889 were positive and 42,157 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 17,080 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played zombies games.
8.8
327,889
42,157

17,080
players

5. 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 game developed and published by . Released on July 07th 2017 has received 555,368 reviews of which 506,516 were positive and 48,852 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 9,586 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played zombies games.
9.0
506,516
48,852

9,586
players

6. 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 game developed and published by . Released on June 17th 2025 has received 112,115 reviews of which 83,704 were positive and 28,411 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 9,545 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played zombies games.
7.4
83,704
28,411

9,545
players

7. VEIN

VEIN is a post-apocalyptic survival multiplayer sandbox game. Gather supplies to survive, explore abandoned buildings, defend your home, and rebuild society, whether alone or with friends. VEIN is a game developed and published by . Released on October 24th 2025 has received 1,248 reviews of which 1,117 were positive and 131 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 5,562 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played zombies games.
8.5
1,117
131

5,562
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 game developed and published by . Released on November 05th 2015 has received 215,026 reviews of which 181,306 were positive and 33,720 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 5,081 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played zombies games.
8.4
181,306
33,720

5,081
players

9. Dying Light: The Beast

You are Kyle Crane, and after years of brutal experiments, you want revenge. Experience a unique blend of open world and survival horror as you hunt down the man who transformed you into half man, half beast. Dying Light: The Beast is a game developed and published by . Released on September 18th 2025 has received 48,924 reviews of which 42,740 were positive and 6,184 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 4,807 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played zombies games.
8.6
42,740
6,184

4,807
players

10. 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 game developed and published by . Released on January 26th 2015 has received 457,632 reviews of which 435,687 were positive and 21,945 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 4,197 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played zombies games.
9.4
435,687
21,945

4,197
players