Rank 01Why this
Also Zombies and Post-apocalyptic, like Days Gone.
- $59.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Games like Days Gone
- 34 games
- Updated Nov 5, 2026
Players who liked Days Gone also play
The closest matches to Days Gone: The Last of Us™ Part I, Dying Light, State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Mad Max. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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- 857 new reviews this week
Why this
Also Open World Survival Craft and Zombies, like Days Gone.
- $2.49 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2015
Rank 03- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2020
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Red Dead Redemption 2
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Days Gone.
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Project Zomboid
Why this: Shares crafting with Days Gone.
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Also Open World Survival Craft and Post-apocalyptic, like Days Gone.
- 88% of 40,071 reviews
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Shares skill tree progression and crafting with Days Gone.
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- Released: 2021
- Developer: Bend Studio
- Price: $39.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 92% of 35,974 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Bike upgrades matter for exploration
- Hordes create unforgettable panic inducing moments
- Motorcycle feels weighty and realistic
- Atmospheric
- Immersive
- Intense
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Days Gone
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.
Far Cry® 5
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Days Gone.
World War Z
Why this: Also Zombies and Post-apocalyptic, like Days Gone.
Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition
Why this: Shares skill tree progression and crafting with Days Gone.
RAGE 2
Why this: Same intense mood as Days Gone.
Far Cry® Primal
Why this: Shares crafting with Days Gone.
Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Zombies, like Days Gone.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Days Gone at current Steam store prices.
How to Survive
Why this: Shares skill tree progression with Days Gone.
The Long Dark
Why this: Shares crafting with Days Gone.
Green Hell
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Crafting, like Days Gone.
UNDYING - "KINGDOM"
Why this: Also Zombies and Post-apocalyptic, like Days Gone.
Zombie Survival Game Online
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Zombies, like Days Gone.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Days Gone, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Unturned
Why this: Also Zombies and Post-apocalyptic, like Days Gone.
Walking Zombie 2
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Zombies, like Days Gone.
CHKN
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Crafting, like Days Gone.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
The Last of Us™ Part I
Why this: Also Zombies and Post-apocalyptic, like Days Gone.
- 857 new reviews this week
- Trending
Dying Light
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Zombies, like Days Gone.
Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Days Gone.
Project Zomboid
Why this: Shares crafting with Days Gone.
About Days Gone
The closest matches to Days Gone: The Last of Us™ Part I, Dying Light, State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Mad Max. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Days Gone is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Last of Us™ Part I, Dying Light and State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, immersive and intense, and single out its bounty hunting 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.
Days Gone is a 2021 action-adventure game from Bend Studio set in post-pandemic America, following drifter and bounty hunter Deacon St. John across a devastated open world. The mechanics include motorcycle management, crafting, skill tree progression, fast travel, and large-scale horde encounters alongside bounty-hunting objectives. Players describe the atmosphere as immersive and melancholic, with reviewers noting that the motorcycle feels weighty and realistic, and that bike upgrades matter significantly for exploration. Players also highlight that horde encounters create intense, panic-inducing moments, while the narrative resonates with themes of grief and loneliness. The open world exploration feels alive according to players. The game holds a 92% positive rating from over 35,000 Steam reviews and runs verified on Steam Deck.
About Days Gone: Ride and fight into a deadly, post pandemic America. Play as Deacon St. John, a drifter and bounty hunter who rides the broken road, fighting to survive while searching for a reason to live in this open-world action-adventure game.
Is Days Gone worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 92% of 35,974 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 91% positive across 554 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $39.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 50 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 14 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Bike upgrades matter for exploration
- Hordes create unforgettable panic inducing moments
- Motorcycle feels weighty and realistic
- Open world exploration feels alive
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Good Graphics and and scenery .... that's about that's good about this game. I couldn't bear playing it for more than 1 hour, why? - Very Corny / Goofy Dialogue - Controls feel extremely frustrating - Fights don't have any impact feel to…”
People who play it also play: The Last of Us™ Part I, Dying Light, State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition
Frequently asked about Days Gone
Can I run it?
Is Days Gone verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Days Gone 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 Days Gone cost?
Days Gone is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Days Gone?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Days Gone are The Last of Us™ Part I, Dying Light, State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition.
Who developed Days Gone?
Days Gone was developed by Bend Studio and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC.