The dead have risen and civilization has fallen. Now it's up to you to gather survivors, scavenge for resources and build a community in a post-apocalyptic world – a world where you define what it means to survive in this ultimate zombie survival simulation.
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Dying Light 2: Stay Human is a hybrid action adventure game with elements inspired by Mirror's Edge, Assassin's Creed and Dead Rising. You play in an enormous open world during the day and night cycle, making decisions that can shape the city of Villedor and encountering characters with deep backstories. With Techland committing to 5+ years of content updates, this is a game that will keep you entertained for hundreds of hours.
What we like:
Rich world of discovery
Meaningful player choices with lasting impacts
Excellent parkour system with dynamic objectives
Challenging puzzles and rewarding combat experiences
Co-op play for more dynamic encounters
What could be improved:
Combat is not as advanced as other parts of the game
Some difficult choice moments can leave players feeling uneasy
They Are Billions is an addictive RTS game that puts you in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. You'll need to fortify your colony, fend off hordes of infected, and uncover the cause of the pandemic. With engaging gameplay modes and gorgeous 4K graphics, this game will keep you hooked for over 60 hours of playtime. Plus, you can pause the action to plan your attacks strategically and train mercenaries to defend your settlement. Just be prepared to face up to 20,000 zombies at once!
What we like:
Balanced gameplay mechanics that keep the tension high
Steampunk aesthetics executed beautifully
Rich research tree and game mode variety to explore
Easy to run on slower computers
Realistic threat from never-ending zombie hordes
What could be improved:
No in-game save points available during missions
Forced losing scenarios in some levels
Difficulty based on 'gotcha' mechanics that can be frustrating
Paradise isn't exactly what you hoped for: it's infested with zombies! Thankfully, you can control them. Capture them and teach them to farm or fight. They will help you defend our camp while you explore the world looking for… a new paradise.
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Back 4 Blood is a cooperative shooter game that lets up to four players team up to fight off hordes of zombies. Players choose characters and battle through levels with unique objectives, such as placing bombs or rescuing survivors, while using powerful weapons and cards filled with buffs for their characters.
What we like:
Co-op gameplay
Replay value thanks to randomness of enemies and level design
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.
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The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series (2019)
The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series contains all 4 Seasons, 400 Days, and The Walking Dead: Michonne, which includes over 50 hours of gameplay across 23 unique episodes.
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Top-down zombie shooter with tower defense elements featuring up to 4 players local and online co-op. Build your base by day, defend it by night, put your skills to the test to stay alive as long as possible! Darkness is coming. How long can YOU survive?
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.
Travel by train through a dying world. Look after your passengers, keep your train operational, and make sure you can always reach the next station. Make your way through swarms of infected at each station. Explore mysterious and abandoned stations looking for supplies and survivors.