The 15 Best Zombie Games Ever Made

It's safe to say that the zombie trope is slowly dying off, but for the past decade, zombie themes haven't just dominated our TVs and Imax screens, they've been a huge part of gaming lore as well.

By Toonacious

Published 4 years ago in Wow

It's safe to say that the zombie trope is slowly dying off, but for the past decade, zombie themes haven't just dominated our TVs and Imax screens, they've been a huge part of gaming lore as well.

And while it may be played out, luckily, there are quite a few zombie games out there, we think are worth your time.

1
Days Gone - Sony’s first major zombie game in like, forever, has to be a good one, right? Well, that’s debatable, but the game has managed to build a loyal community of staunch supporters. Days Gone is an open-world title that is full of DayZ like zombies. The PlayStation exclusive is now playable on PC as well, and it’s certainly a good one.

2
Dying Light - It's been a while since Techland released a game, and it’s all because they're working on the sequel to their best zombie game, Dying Light. With their past success in the genre, you know a new zombie game from Techland is going to be good.

3
Dead Space - What’s better than human zombies? How about space zombies? Playing as an astronaut, the Dead Space series is sincerely one of the greatest horror shooters out that you need to experience if you're a fan of the genre.
4
Resident Evil 2 Remake - Capcom has been busy lately. With Resident Evil 8 almost here, they have somehow still found the time to rework Resident Evil 2, which is a great step in the right direction. The game is not a one-to-one remake of the original, but a brand new game with the story of the classic Resident Evil 2.

5
DayZ - DayZ is a game that people love to hate, and it is not without its issues. But despite the tense debate, it is one of the most authentic zombie experiences out there. The biggest reason for that is that it’s built on ARMA 2, making this open-world military simulation a game worth playing.
6
Telltale's The Walking Dead - This title gets overlooked nowadays, especially since Telltale’s older games aged poorly in terms of visuals. But the first season of The Walking Dead remains the greatest in the series. The entire Telltale TWD series, while more story-telling based is a fan favorite among zombie lovers.
7
Left 4 Dead 2 - Valve is known for making some seriously great shooters and Left 4 Dead 2 is one of them. The music, the ambiance, and the co-op gameplay all live up to the hype. This one-of-a-kind zombie shooter is a must-play, and for fans of L4D2, its spiritual successor, Back 4 Blood, is set to release in 2021.

8
World War Z - World War Z sort of came from nowhere in 2019, and while being relatively unknown made a decent name for itself. While it's not the best, it certainly deserves a mention for its attention to detail and obvious homage to the zombie genre.
9
State of Decay 2 - The first installment in the State of Decay series was regarded as the ultimate open-world zombie experience. And State of Decay 2 improved on this winning formula and though it suffered from a lackluster release, it soon became a highly rated sequel. If you're thinking of playing, the Juggernaut Edition is the best way to experience this open-world zombie survival video game.
10
Dead Rising 2 - Capcom loves making post-apocalyptic games, which is why they’ve built an impressive portfolio spanning numerous franchises. And Dead Rising 2 is one of their best. Dead Rising 2 improves on the original title in nearly every way. The custom weapons, fast-paced story, and third-person gameplay are still worth it today.

11
Resident Evil HD Remaster - The first game in the Resident Evil franchise is still one greatest zombie games ever. And the HD Remaster takes it many steps further, giving players a close-up view of one of the best Resident Evil stories ever told. We cannot recommend this game enough!
12
The Last of Us - Naughty Dog’s version of zombie apocalypse comes from the concept of cordyceps infection. This real-life backstory is enough to give TLOU a realistic tone that works. The first part of the series is still considered one of the best PS3 games ever, and it’s all because of the hard-hitting story. Though the LOU2 is more contested, few will disagree that it does a disservice to the genre.
13
Resident Evil 4 - The list would be incomplete if we do not include the game that made the horror-survival genre what it is today. Resident Evil 4 is Capcom’s crowned jewel, and the upcoming remake is bound to make some heads turn. Go play this game, what are you doing reading this!

14
Killing Floor 2 - Killing Floor 2 is a game for people who enjoy wave-based shooters. This game has some great blood and gore effects, so killing waves of undead really never gets old. With tons of weapons to be purchased and incredibly fun gameplay, KF2 stands out as one of the best undead shooters on steam.
15
Zombie Army - The Zombie Army series has been a bit of a hype train in recent years and that's all thanks to developer, Rebellion Developments, and their attempts at giving players something unique in the genre. Zombie Army is a spin-off of the popular Sniper Elite series and provides similar gameplay, except it's the mid-1900s, and there are zombies all around.