Best Zombie Games 2025

Are you a fan of zombie games like we are? If that's the case, then this list of the best zombie games to play right now will be very useful to you.

Zombies one of the most familiar horror monsters, and countless films have been made over the 20th century and beyond.

More recently, there was a “undead revival” of sorts in the late 90s and the early 2000s, which is also when zombies started becoming more prevalent not only in movies but in video games as well.

Few subgenres are quite as overcrowded as zombie shooters, and zombie survival games are.

Yet, just because the market was inundated with generic and unpolished zombie titles over the past decade doesn’t mean that there aren’t some genuinely exceptional games out there that are worth playing.

In this game list, we will be listing some of the greatest zombie games ever created, so read on.

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What better game to kick off the list than one of the biggest survival horror classics – Resident Evil?

When the original first launched in 1996, it introduced a variety of elements that would help it stand out in the late 90s scene, and help define the future Resident Evil games.

The player needed to meticulously handle their inventory and ammo as they explored the chambers of a mysterious mansion, solving puzzles and dealing with threats that consist not only of zombies but also other, vicious creatures.

The original Resident Evil isn’t the kind of game where you’ll be charging into hordes of zombies with guns blazing.

Instead, it is a slow, meticulous survival horror game where even a single zombie can pose a substantial threat if the player is not careful or adequately prepared.

Now, if you’re interested in playing Resident Evil today, you should probably try the Resident Evil HD Remaster. This remake of the original game released for the GameCube in 2002, but it was remastered for contemporary systems in 2015.

You could always try an emulator. Still, most will agree that the HD Remaster is the perfect way to experience this classic in 2020, seeing as it does a fantastic job of improving the graphics fidelity and eliminating some of the issues that plagued the original release – most notably, the slow, tanky controls.

Resident Evil 4 was a crucial game, not only for the Resident Evil franchise but also for the video game industry as a whole.

Where the older Resident Evil games used a fixed camera perspective, Resident Evil 4 featured a novel over-the-shoulder view, something that influenced many horrifying and action games that would come after it.

It is more action-oriented than the older games. Yet, it comes across as somewhat awkward by today’s standards.

The player has access to a variety of upgradeable weapons that they can unlock throughout the game. The combat has more complexity than any of the previous entries in the series.

The player can aim for different body parts when targeting foes, execute melee attacks to conserve ammo, and sometimes also utilize the surroundings to their advantage.

All in all, while it feels outdated in 2025, Resident Evil 4 is a must-play for all fans of the genre. The in-game enemies aren’t zombies per se, at least not according to the series’ lore. However, their behavior is still unmistakably zombie-like.

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is yet another one of the stronger links in the franchise. It was a much-needed breath of fresh air for a series that had grown stagnant after the release of Resident Evil 4.

Resident Evil 7 is a slower game that thrives more on atmosphere and tension rather than on fast-paced action. 

It is the first Resident Evil game to use first-person view, something that amplifies the sense of confinement and improves immersion. This makes the game exceptionally captivating in VR.

Overall, much like the original Resident Evil, Resident Evil 7 isn’t an action-packed game, and it places a substantial focus on exploration, tension, and atmosphere.

However, there is plenty of gore as well. Much like in Resident Evil 4, the enemies found in this game aren’t your classic zombies, and if you’re into slow-paced survival horror, this game is a vital-play.

Here, we get to the fourth and final Resident Evil game on this list, and it’s the 2019 remake of the initial Resident Evil 2 from 1998. Remakes are rarely associated with quality, but Resident Evil 2’s remake has been done right.

What makes this game special is that it strikes an almost perfect balance between horror and action, as well as between the old and the new. 

The levels are non-linear, there are puzzles to be solved, and there is a restricted amount of ammo available. Because of this, the player must pick their fights, and every encounter – even if it is with a regular old zombie – can feel quite intense.

Despite being a remake, the 2019 take on Resident Evil 2 is probably one of the finest Resident Evil games and one of the greatest zombie games ever made, so we can wholeheartedly recommend it.

Of course, the Resident Evil series consists of many more games than the few we’ve selected for this list, so if you’re curious, you can see the list of all the Resident Evil games here.

Moving on, we get to an enormously popular multiplayer-oriented title that is Left 4 Dead 2. This sequel to the original Left 4 Dead improved upon the base set by the first game by adding new maps, weapons, items, enemies, and game modes.

The gameplay consists of up to four players working in harmony to navigate a series of maps that constitute different campaigns, each with varied environments and unique roadblocks that make them feel distinct from one another.

Despite its age, Left 4 Dead 2 holds up admirably even a decade later. It is a game that can be played in short bursts, and you can obtain it for what is essentially pocket change when it goes on sale.

As such, we’d say it’s another crucial play, especially if you have friends who are into collaborative games.

Next, we have another game that places a substantial accent on cooperative play, though the actual gameplay mechanics are very different. 

While Left 4 Dead 2 is a direct action game with comparatively small maps, Dead Island is an open-world RPG and its gameplay mechanics have a little more intricacy.

The game features four pre-made characters, each of whom has got some unique abilities and skill trees. On top of that, there is an inventory and a crafting system, along with plenty of side quests – basically all the stuff that you’d expect to see in a modern action RPG game.

Naturally, there is also an assortment of melee and ranged weapons available, allowing for some fascinating combinations in co-op play.

You can always give Dead Island a try even if you’re playing solo, though it’s clearly a more enjoyable experience if tackled in co-op.

The original game launched in 2011, but a remastered Definitive Edition was released in 2016, featuring enhanced graphics for PC, as well as the PS4 and the Xbox One.

Up next, we have another open-world zombie game from the developers of Dead Island, and the influence is quite evident from the get-go. However, Dying Light tones down the RPG elements somewhat in favor of a more direct action-oriented approach.

The game’s most notable feature is its heavy focus on parkour mechanics, allowing the player to quickly traverse the world and maneuver their way around urban environments.

The focus is primarily on close-quarters combat this time around, and the game fares significantly better as a solo experience, though a co-op mode is, naturally, available as well.

Next, we have something completely different: Telltale’s Walking Dead series. You’ve probably heard of this series if you’re a fan of the show. Still, even if you are not, the original game is the one that started the avalanche of episodic narrative-focused games in the mid-2010s.

Telltale’s The Walking Dead features little in terms of conventional gameplay, as it is heavily scripted and driven mostly by the story. 

There are some straightforward puzzles to solve, and the action sequences are primarily quick time events, but generally well executed, and there is more than enough tension to go around.

Now, this series has been going on for a while, and it has only finally concluded in 2019. It consists of four “seasons,” as well as The Walking Dead: Michonne and an optional DLC titled 400 Days.

You can get the entire package in the form of The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series, which was released in September 2019 for Windows, the PlayStation 4, and the Xbox One.

No zombie game list would be complete without The Last of Us, a game that is one of the most extraordinary highlights of the genre. Released in 2013 as a PlayStation 3 exclusive, The Last of Us is an exceptional game on virtually every front. 

It offers captivating gameplay, featuring action and stealth, a beautifully-crafted world, a meticulously-crafted story, and convincing characters.

Unfortunately for Xbox and PC users, the game remains a PlayStation exclusive confined to the PlayStation 3. At the same time, a revamped version featuring updated graphics and enhanced performance was released for the PlayStation 4.

If you don’t own either of those consoles, the only way to try the game out would be through PlayStation Now, though the performance would be less than optimal.

Days Gone is another PlayStation exclusive, one that has launched relatively recently, too. And while it may not be as outstanding as what we’re used to seeing with PS exclusives in recent years, it is still a solid game and is worth playing if you’re into this particular subgenre.

From a gameplay standpoint, Days Gone is similar to your typical open-world action game, with a surprisingly captivating main story and a plethora of not-so-interesting side quests.

Some of these consist of wiping out Freaker nests and hordes, bandit outposts, hunting down people with bounties on their heads, etc. It features both ranged and close-quarters combat, along with a straightforward leveling and crafting systems.

As mentioned above, Days Gone doesn’t exactly count among the greatest games of this generation, and it doesn’t live up to the same quality standard as most other first-party PS4 titles, but it is still an enjoyable game that can keep you engaged for well over 30 hours.

Next, we have Project Zomboid, an independent game whose development began back in 2011. Currently, the game is still in its alpha stage and is available as an Early Access title on Steam.

Project Zomboid places a straightforward-yet-not-so-simple task before the player: survive. There is no story, no specific goals, and the only mission that the player has is to survive as long as possible.

While it may not look like much at first glance, this is probably one of the better zombie survival sandboxes out there, and the game is not even finished yet.

Standing in stark contrast to all the slow-paced and semi-realistic zombie titles, Dead Rising is a gory, over the top game that has the player taking on seemingly endless hordes of the undead with all sorts of weapons, melee and ranged alike.

Though the franchise has never received the same kind of critical acclaim as some of the other entries on this list, it is still a fun game that many fans of the genre are bound to have a blast with.

A total of four main-series Dead Rising games were released from 2006 to 2016, and though the first two have received the best reviews, Dead Rising 3 and Dead Rising 4 are just as good if you like how these games play.

Upcoming Zombie Games

It’s 2025, and as demonstrated by some recent releases, the zombie genre isn’t dead yet – no pun intended. Several noteworthy zombie games are coming out soon, and they seem very encouraging.

Here are a few more impending zombie games that will most likely be added to this list once we give them a go!

The long-awaited sequel to The Last of Us is slated to drop in June this year for the PlayStation 4. The gameplay will mostly remain the same, combining stealth and action segments, though the game will have some innovative features, items, and weapons.

If the gameplay mechanics, environment design, narrative, and characters all come together as well as they did in the original game, then The Last of Us Part II is bound to become an instant classic.

As mentioned above, the game will launch for the PlayStation 4. However, it will also be playable on the PlayStation 5, seeing as the upcoming new console will feature backward compatibility with PS4 games.

After the immense success of the adeptly put-together remake of Resident Evil 2, it made perfect sense to remake Resident Evil 3: Nemesis as well.

Just like Resident Evil 2, the upcoming remake will be a modern reimagining of the 1999 original. Reportedly, it will be more action-oriented than the RE2 remake, but we hope that it will also manage to maintain the same kind of atmosphere.

The first quarter of 2020 seems to be filled with excellent zombie games, including Dying Light 2, a sequel to the original Dying Light.

No definite launch date has been specified, and the game is expected to hit the shelves in “Spring 2020”. However, the developers announced that the release date has been postponed indefinitely.

Dying Light 2 will play more or less the same as the original, but of course, it will feature various updates and enhancements to the formula, as well as some new toys. More importantly, it will also feature a much larger map to explore, which hopefully means more varied environments, too.

Honorable Mentions

Finally, here are some honorable mentions – a couple of games that either aren’t technically zombie games or they can’t really be thrown into the same basket as some of the greatest zombie games ever created.

Dead Space is a horror classic, a game heavily influenced by Resident Evil 4. It features a selection of captivating weapons and repurposed industrial tools that can help the player dismember and overcome hordes of hideous undead enemies known as Necromorphs while advancing through the confining corridors of a derelict spaceship.

The sequel, Dead Space 2, is just as excellent, if not better, depending on whether you prefer the slower and more suspenseful survival horror experience or a more fast-paced, action-oriented one.

In any case, Dead Space can’t be called a zombie game, but since it is Resident Evil in Space, we thought we ought to mention it.

7 Days to Die is an open-world survival game, much like Project Zomboid, but in 3D and played in the first person.

However, the reason why it didn’t make the cut – at least not yet – is because it is still an Early Access title, and has received generally mixed reviews from players and unfavorable reviews from critics.

The development has not been without obstacles either, so it’s unclear how the final product will turn out, but rest assured – if you like zombie survival games and sandbox games, and if you’re willing to overlook the clunkiness, you just might have fun with this game.

Killing Floor 2 is a sequel to the original Killing Floor from 2009, and it is a multiplayer co-op wave defense FPS game that features a variety of grotesque zombie-like enemies called ZEDs.

It has received quite positive reviews, and it is an enjoyable game in its own right. Yet, it lacks a proper single-player campaign, and it can get repetitive after a while.

Conclusion

Those were our selections for the best zombie games released so far, along with a couple of upcoming titles that might make the list in the future, as well as a few honorable mentions. These are only our picks, so if you feel that there are more games out there that deserve mention, let us know in the comments, and we’ll see about expanding the list in the future.

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