Look, zombies are a key part of pop culture, and video games are an excellent platform for them to be shown off as these games will showcase.
#10 Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
In a world of remasters and remakes, Capcom is trying to do right by fans with the Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster. The game is a “graphical overhaul” of the original title, while also adding some necessary modern improvements like auto-saves and other “quality-of-life improvements.” Don’t worry, the main gameplay and the game’s plot are intact, it’s just been refined to fit the modern age.
Once again, or for the first time, you’ll play Frank West, a reporter who goes to a small town to figure out the truth behind a quarantine. However, he’s now trapped with others inside a zombie outbreak! You have to last 72 hours before you can be saved. Do you think you can do that?
#9 The Last of Us Part II Remastered
Platform: PS5
Release Date: January 19, 2024
Yes, we know that technically, the creatures in The Last of Us Part II Remastered aren’t “zombies” in the traditional sense.
However, they act like zombies; you need to kill them quickly to not get infected yourself, and they’re really freaky to look at! So yeah, they’re zombies in the ways that matter, okay?
And in this remastered sequel, you’ll have plenty of time to refine your zombie-killing techniques as you use whatever weapons you have on hand to beat back the Clickers, Bloaters, and other infected that you come across. Will you survive? Well, if you play it smart, you at least have a chance!
#8 Wanderlost
Wanderlost is a much more “homey” game than the others that we’ve talked about on this list. Because in it, you play as a person who is just trying to survive the apocalypse world they now live in by building their home, collecting supplies, and just living their best life.
Don’t get us wrong, there are zombies in the game, they line the woods and you’ll need to be very careful around them. But, you’ll also be able to go hunting and fishing, exploring, doing some farming, and yes, fighting off zombies.
So jump into Wanderlost and get a glimpse of what it’s like to possibly live in a post-apocalyptic world.
#7 Night of the Dead
Going off the title, this game’s story needs no introduction, but we’ll give you it anyway. Players take control of Lucy, who wakes up from a human experiment and gets trapped in a city covered with zombies. Every night, Lucy will need to survive wave after wave of these zombies, while also communicating with a group of survivors that are key to escaping this isolated area. A game that emphasizes exploration, building fortresses, crafting several items and weapons, and solving various clues to help you along the way. Like every good survival game, success in Night of the Dead depends on the time you put into it, so make sure you utilize all the minutes that you have. So far this game has been in early access but we might see the full launch in 2024.
#6 John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando
Next up, we’re going to something with zombies, or at the very least zombie-like monsters, via John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando. While not a direct adaptation of the movie, the original, or the remake version, the game will still have you tangling with the Sludge God and his minions.
In this case, you’ll team up with friends to handle the threats that have emerged from the Earth’s core and attempt to return them from whence they came!
The challenges will be fierce, so you’ll need to constantly upgrade your weapons and abilities to take on the threats. Do you have what it takes to be a true commando?
#5 Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl
If you wonder what would happen if another nuclear blast affected the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, you’ll find out in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. The game takes place years after the second nuclear explosion and reveals that things haven’t improved.
There are still plenty of mutants and other monsters that lurk within the radioactive zone. However, because of the rare items and valuables within the zone, Stalkers like you are ready to venture in and get rich.
Or perhaps you’ll go inside to see what really happened and learn the truth behind the whole place. A non-linear action-packed adventure awaits!
#4 Showa American Story
In Showa American Story, the future isn’t what you’d expect. The game brings you to a version of the United States, where Japan has bought much of its land and immigrated many of its people there. Things quickly fuse to create a new version of the country.
Then, everything goes wrong. You play a young girl who wakes up after a certain amount of time and finds zombies and monsters everywhere. She must travel this new version of the USA and figure out the truth. What happened here? Where are all the people? Why was she asleep when everything went down? Those questions and more await you!
#3 Echoes of the Living
While many horror titles attempt to “reinvent the genre” in one form or another, some are willing to pay tribute to the past. Echoes of the Living is one such title. The game returns to the “fixed camera” style of gameplay that certain horror franchises made famous but ensures that the game has next-gen graphics, music, and controls.
You’ll play multiple characters inside a small town that has been consumed by a fog that has somehow turned people into zombies. They must learn the truth about their new situation while also trying to find out where their loved ones are in this madness.
#2 No More Room in Hell 2
No More Room in Hell 2 is the sequel to the beloved mod and embraces all the first game did while expanding the world you must survive in.
The dead are everywhere, and you are a group of survivors trying to get to safety. Within your group of up to eight players, you must work together and overcome the zombie horde. The zombies are relentless, so cut loose on them to ensure they stay down.
Each map you go to will be randomized in some way, and you’ll search for weapons, ammo, and ways out so that you can live and not become part of the undead.
#1 Quantum Error
There’s a lot to get into with Quantum Error, not the least of which is a future where AI isn’t just prevalent; it’s in every person on the planet, and they can be “activated” or “deactivated” based on needs in their professions. So basically, everything humanity fears right now.
When a fire occurs at a research place where the AI creators do their work, you and your firefighting partner are sent in to see if anyone can be saved. But soon, you’re the one that needs saving. Dive into a “cosmic journey” and fight all sorts of monsters as you seek the truth behind what’s happening and attempt to endure the experience.
Disclaimer:
The House of the Dead 2: Remake, Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days, Plants vs. Zombies 3, Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle (Switch 2025), Nakwon: Last Paradise, Projekt Z, ILL and Killing Floor 3 were removed as they are now slated for 2025.
