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 September 14th 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 45,215 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.6
330,349
99,903
45,215
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 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. While seeing 26,712 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among zombies games based on player count.
8.8
327,889
42,157
26,712
players
3. 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 24,039 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among zombies games based on player count.
9.3
355,171
21,892
24,039
players
4. 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. With 23,228 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played zombies games.
9.7
940,221
23,762
23,228
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 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 12,114 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played zombies games.
7.4
83,704
28,411
12,114
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 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 9,009 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played zombies games.
9.0
506,516
48,852
9,009
players
7. 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 5,083 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played zombies games.
8.4
181,306
33,720
5,083
players
8. 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 game developed and published by . Released on February 03rd 2022 has received 194,830 reviews of which 154,122 were positive and 40,708 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 4,330 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played zombies games.
7.8
154,122
40,708
4,330
players
9. 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 4,148 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played zombies games.
9.4
435,687
21,945
4,148
players
10. 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 game developed and published by . Released on November 18th 2016 has received 126,866 reviews of which 111,325 were positive and 15,541 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 3,008 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played zombies games.
8.7
111,325
15,541
3,008
players
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