#10: ‘State of Decay 2’

State of Decay 2 - Gameplay Launch Trailer

‘State of Decay 2’ is an open-world zombie survival game. Set in a post-apocalyptic world that is overrun by the undead. Where it’s up to you to lead a group of survivors through the chaos.

The game was developed by Undead Labs and published by Microsoft Studios. Available on Microsoft Windows and Xbox. Players must manage a group, working together to stay alive. Gathering resources, building and fortifying bases, as well as leveling up the characters gaining new skills. 

#9: ‘Yet Another Zombie Survivors’  

Yet Another Zombie Survivors - Gameplay Launch Trailer

A horde is on its way to you. Quickly; you must assemble your team. Deciding on their enhancements, finding the most efficient actions to take against the undead. Evolve, survive, and break the limits as you play a SWAT soldier. 

Players must focus on evolving their team through customized decisions as they play. Focusing on their favorite character, altering their gear. Gaining their ultimate abilities. 

#8: ‘Dying Light’ 

Dying Light - Gameplay Launch Trailer

The city is overrun. The only rule that matters: survive. Embrace the darkness, master parkour, and fight for your life as day turns into night. Will you endure the horrors of a world where light is dying? Or will you become one of the night’s creatures? 

Living in a zombie-infested, open-world environment of Harran. Players take on various missions and tasks to progress the story. All while trying to avoid or combat the hoards. Ultimately the overarching goal is to uncover the truth behind the outbreak. As well as ensuring the safety of the remaining survivors. 

#7: ‘The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners’

The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners - Gameplay Launch Trailer

In this gripping survival adventure, you are plunged into the unforgiving post-apocalyptic world of The Walking Dead. You will face dilemmas, navigating the flooded streets of New Orleans. Confront both the living and the dead as you strive to survive. Making critical decisions that will either label you a saint, or that of a sinner. Upholding your humanity or giving in to violence. 

Players are faced with morally complex decision-making. They strive to ensure their character’s safety in this immersive VR game. With their actions influencing the route they go down. Completing missions, aligning with factions, and uncovering mysteries in New Orleans. 

#6: ‘DYSMANTLE’

DYSMANTLE - Gameplay Launch Trailer

Welcome to a post-apocalyptic world where you can destroy just about anything! With the right equipment, destroy things for materials and collect powerful items. Along the way explore the ruins of the past. But you are not alone. This new world is filled with dangerous monsters, and be wary of the frozen lands up North. 

Explore and conquer this vast open world. Players search for the perfect campsite. Working to expand them to Outposts establishing their presence. Unlike most survival games, players do not have to worry about starvation. Instead, all they have to worry about other than the monsters is to get more powerful and unlock upgrades as they go. 

#5: ‘Stay Out’ 

Stay Out - Gameplay Launch Trailer

‘Stay Out’ is a relentless first-person online survival game. As a stalker in the mysterious Zone, take on mutated horrors. Unearth deadly anomalies, and face off against fellow survivors. Test your limits in what you can endure in this harrowing world. 

Developed by Mobile Technologies LLC, the game is inspired by the S.T.A.L.K.E.R series. It features an open-world environment filled with various creatures, anomalies, and other hazards. Players explore the Zone, scavenging for resources, and engaging in PvP combat with other players. 

#4: ‘Dead Frontier 2’ 

Dead Frontier 2 - Gameplay Launch Trailer

In a world gone mad ‘Dead Frontier 2’ is an exhilarating online survival horror. The game is set in a world that is overrun by hordes of the undead. Scavenge, team up with other survivors, and battle terrifying zombies in a wide open-world environment. With deep character progression and a constant sense of danger, this game will keep you on the edge of your seat as you fight for survival. 

The game offers a variety of missions and quests for players. Some of these may involve taking on unique challenges as players uncover the game's secrets. Players craft items and weapons from resources they find along their way, with the ability to engage in trade with other survivors. It excels in creating a tense and frightening atmosphere. Making every encounter thrilling to experience. 

#3: ‘HumanitZ’   

HumanitZ - Gameplay Launch Trailer

With the outbreak of the zombie virus, civilization as we know it has been wiped out. Hordes tear through the global population, becoming top of the food chain. Will you choose to attempt to loot the city crawling with Zeeks? Or will you live off the land? 

Players attempt to see how long they will last. Crafting, and building, while defending against the zombies. Exploring the open-world for resources with the weather system keeps players on their toes. 

#2: ‘SCUM’ 

Scum - Gameplay Launch Trailer

Join the ultimate death match where prisoners fight to survive. On a stunning island, outsmart zombies and rivals. Fending off the hunger and thirst. Customizing your character and their development.  

The primary goal is to survive and thrive on a fictional island. Where the player's character is being televised in a death match. They must manage their needs such as hunger, thirst, and body temperature. Working on improving their abilities and skills.

#1: ‘Project Zomboid’ 

Project Zombie - Gameplay Launch Trailer

‘Project Zomoid’ throws you into a relentless fight for survival in a post-apocalyptic world. Overrun by the undead. With deep survival mechanics, you must scavenge, build, and strategize to stay alive. Being the last living soul in a world consumed.

There’s no heroic mission or quest. Instead, players must endure relentless onslaughts of zombies. While also maintaining character needs as they adapt to an ever-evolving world. The objective is for players to see how long they will keep themselves alive. With each day being a small victory.