If you're a gamer, you've probably played at least one zombie game in your life. We can say this because there are thousands of games with this theme and many have left their mark on generations of players. In today's list, we'll rank the 9 best zombie games ever released that you can still play today!
To compile this list, we will take into account the popularity, gameplay, innovation and longevity of the games when ranking them. Are you excited to find out if your favorite zombie game made it into the top 9? Then let's get to the list!
Project Zomboid
Nowadays, it's very difficult to be a fan of survival games and not know about Project Zomboid, the best zombie apocalypse "simulator" ever made. We can call it a simulator because that's exactly what the game aims to be: resources are scarce, you face problems such as thirst, pain and even boredom.
Furthermore, Project Zomboid is one of the best multiplayer zombie games, so if you have friends who like this type of game, there is no reason to play it alone! The game is still in early access due to the ambition of the creators, however, it can be purchased on Steam for R$59.99.
DayZ
DayZ is, without a doubt, one of the greatest classics on our list of the best zombie games. The first-person open-world survival game promises and delivers an extremely immersive experience for its players, full of challenges and difficulties to be solved.
It is also considered one of the most complex online zombie games ever made, largely due to the fact that the relationships you have with other players during your gameplay depend solely on your choices. The possibilities are endless! The game is available for PC, Xbox One and PS4. On Steam the game can be purchased for R$149.99.
Dead Island 2
Moving on from the more realistic zombie games, where access to water and basic resources is a central part of the gameplay, let's now move on to one of the less realistic, but no less fun, Dead Island 2. If you're looking for a game where you can eliminate thousands of zombies in different ways while trying to be rescued, this is the game for you.
In Dead Island 2, set 17 years after the events of the first game, California has been isolated from the rest of the United States due to a zombie outbreak that has taken over the region. Your character, who discovers at the beginning of the game that he is immune to the virus, has the main objective of escaping the American state while helping other survivors. The game is available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and PC through Steam, where it can be purchased for R$250.00.
Resident Evil 4 Remake
We can't talk about the best zombie games of all time without mentioning Resident Evil. The latest entry in the series developed by Capcom is a remake of one of the fan favorite titles and, despite high expectations, it managed to become something that lives up to the original.
The story is the same as the 2005 game, Leon must rescue the daughter of the President of the United States, Ashley Graham, who is trapped in a European village full of infected. The game is available for Playstation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC through Steam for R$139.00.
Left for Dead 2
If we're talking about zombie games, we have to mention the game in this genre with the best multiplayer among all the others. Left for Dead 2 is guaranteed fun for you and 3 friends for dozens, if not hundreds of hours. This game will test your teamwork skills, your nerves, and even your courage.
The game follows a group of four people who come together shortly after zombies take over the United States. The goal of the game is to reach the “safe room” at the end of each mission and eventually find a permanent place for the survivors to live. The game is available for Xbox 360 and PC via Steam, where it can be purchased for R$32.99.
Dead Rising 2
If you're looking for a "lighter" zombie game, with less horror and more humor, Dead Rising 2 is a perfect choice. Do you want to eliminate zombies using practically anything as a tool? Do you want to get in a car and run over hundreds of zombies at once? All of this is possible in this game.
The game's protagonist, Chuck Greene, a former motocross racer, finds himself in the middle of a zombie outbreak at a resort in Nevada, United States. His goal is to survive the waves of infected people and discover what is behind the outbreak. The game is available for Xbox 360, PS3 and 4, Xbox One and PC. On Steam, the game costs R$34.99.
State of Decay 2
Zombie games with strategy, RPG elements and base building are rare, now, games like this with stealth mechanics and powerful graphics for the time of its release only State of Decay 2. A few years after the game's release, the developers released an updated version called “State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition”, where several new contents were added and certain mechanics were fixed.
In the game, you must find survivors who are willing to join you at your base, expanding it and improving its protections against zombies. In addition, after they join you, you can control these survivors, who have unique abilities that your initial character often does not have. The game is available on Xbox One and PC via Steam for R$80.00.
Days Gone
Days Gone is, without a doubt, one of the zombie games that best combines the “best of both worlds”. It has a strong focus on narrative like Resident Evil 4 while having the gigantic hordes of zombies like Dead Rising 2 and Left for Dead.
The game is set in Oregon, two years after the start of the pandemic that started the zombie apocalypse. Deacon St. John, the game's protagonist, discovers that his wife Sarah, whom he believed to be dead, may still be alive. The game's unique feature is the protagonist's motorcycle, his main means of transportation and, sometimes, even a tool for eliminating zombies. The game is available for PS4 and PC. On Steam it costs R$199.00
The Last of Us
First on our list of the best zombie games is what many consider to be one of the best games of all time, The Last of Us. Looking for a powerful and moving narrative without sacrificing captivating and challenging gameplay? Play The Last of Us and you'll get all of that and more.
The game follows Joe, a survivor of the zombie apocalypse who lives in an autonomous community. When faced with the mission of taking a girl, Ellie, to the other side of the country, Joe is forced to face his greatest fears that he had long buried. The game is available for PS3, PS4 and PC. Available on Steam for R$249.90.
Conclusion
So, what did you think of our list of the best zombie games? Was your favorite game on our list? Which of these is the game you played the most? Let us know in the comments! Want to know more about games? Then take a look at our article about the best games in the Assassin's Creed franchise ranked. Now, if you want to know more about zombie games, watch the video below.
