Rank 01Games like Project Zomboid
- 34 games
- Updated Nov 2, 2026
Players who liked Project Zomboid also play
The closest matches to Project Zomboid: DayZ, 7 Days to Die, Rust, Terraria, and Don't Starve Together. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Shares skill based progression with Project Zomboid.
- $44.99 (Price checked Nov 2)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
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Terraria
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Project Zomboid.
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Don't Starve Together
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Survival Horror, like Project Zomboid.
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857 new reviews this week- Trending
Dying Light
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Zombies, like Project Zomboid.
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Kenshi
Why this: Also Post-apocalyptic and Crafting, like Project Zomboid.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Project Zomboid
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Also Open World Survival Craft and Survival Horror, like Project Zomboid.
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- Released: 2013
- Developer: The Indie Stone
- Price: $24.99checked Nov 2
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 94% of 147,516 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Every death teaches a lesson
- Isometric camera enhances tactical depth
- Mods extend longevity and replayability
- Dark
- Immersive
- Stressful
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Project Zomboid
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
RimWorld
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Project Zomboid.
State of Decay
Why this: Also Zombies and Post-apocalyptic, like Project Zomboid.
Cyberpunk 2077
Why this: Same dark mood as Project Zomboid.
The Forest
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Survival Horror, like Project Zomboid.
Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead
Why this: Shares crafting with Project Zomboid.
Valheim
Why this: Shares crafting and procedural generation with Project Zomboid.
The Long Dark
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Post-apocalyptic, like Project Zomboid.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Project Zomboid at current Steam store prices.
NEO Scavenger
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Project Zomboid.
PolyZ
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Zombies, like Project Zomboid.
Zombie Survival Game Online
Why this: Shares crafting with Project Zomboid.
Left 4 Dead 2
Why this: Also Zombies and Post-apocalyptic, like Project Zomboid.
285 new reviews this week- Trending
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Project Zomboid, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Unturned
Why this: Also Zombies and Post-apocalyptic, like Project Zomboid.
Walking Zombie 2
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Zombies, like Project Zomboid.
Zumbi Blocks 2 Open Alpha
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Project Zomboid.
CHKN
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Crafting, like Project Zomboid.
Fallout Shelter
Why this: Also Post-apocalyptic and Crafting, like Project Zomboid.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
7 Days to Die
Why this: Shares skill based progression with Project Zomboid.
Terraria
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Project Zomboid.
Don't Starve Together
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Survival Horror, like Project Zomboid.
- 857 new reviews this week
- Trending
Dying Light
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Zombies, like Project Zomboid.
About Project Zomboid
The closest matches to Project Zomboid: DayZ, 7 Days to Die, Rust, Terraria, and Don't Starve Together. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Project Zomboid is your kind of game, the closest matches are DayZ, 7 Days to Die and Rust — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as dark, immersive and stressful, and single out its character creation and crafting. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Project Zomboid: Project Zomboid is the ultimate in zombie survival. Alone or in MP: you loot, build, craft, fight, farm and fish in a struggle to survive. A hardcore RPG skillset, a vast map, massively customisable sandbox and a cute tutorial raccoon await the unwary. So how will you die? All it takes is a bite..
Is Project Zomboid worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 147,516 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 92% positive across 5,215 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Early Access: unfinished, and it can change a lot before release.
- Price: $24.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 99 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 123 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Every death teaches a lesson
- Isometric camera enhances tactical depth
- Mods extend longevity and replayability
- Panic feels authentic and emergent
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I bought this game back when build 41 had just come out and that was nearly four years ago. do you know what build 41 was referred to as? the animation overhaul. it took eight years after launch for a major animation overhaul. at this…”
“Honestly it's just not a fun game. It's well made and does exactly what it is supposed to do - put you in a realisticish situation of a zombie apocalypse. It is hopeless and difficult and yadda yadda yadda. Hardcore gamers will love it…”
People who play it also play: DayZ, 7 Days to Die, Rust
Frequently asked about Project Zomboid
Can I run it?
Is Project Zomboid verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Project Zomboid is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Project Zomboid cost?
Project Zomboid is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Project Zomboid have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Project Zomboid supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to Project Zomboid?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Project Zomboid are DayZ, 7 Days to Die, Rust.
Who developed Project Zomboid?
Project Zomboid was developed by The Indie Stone.